The purpose of this study was to examine how membership in one of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities impacted California first-generation college students. The researcher utilized a mixed-methods approach with a document analysis, st . . .

Today there is an achievement gap between white students and minority black students. According to the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) which has kept records since 1992 reading and math scores assessment of White 4th-8th and 8-12th . . .

There is a significant achievement gap for students in foster care, evidenced by low academic performance, high rates of absenteeism and disciplinary referrals, and an overrepresentation in special education programs. Research indicates that the diffi . . .

The purpose of this project was to develop a group counseling curriculum using study skills to enhance academic achievement in middle school students. Students who are transitioning from elementary school to middle school often see a drop in their gra . . .

This thesis examined how social networking for academic purposes can be utilized to support students' science learning at the seven-grade level. As part of the study on social networking three factors were measured: a) academic achievement, b) motivat . . .

Purpose This study is a comparison of characteristics of successful and unsuccessful foreign students at California State University, Northridge. Procedures A structured interview was administered to 70 foreign students who attended California State U . . .

This research addresses the larger social context of a nursing shortage and the supply of registered nurses. This quantitative, correlational, predictive design has explored the use of prerequisite coursework grade point average, and the Test of Essen . . .