Search Constraints
Search Results
-
CollectionTheses, Dissertations, Graduate, and Honors Projects by students at California State University, Fullerton -
CollectionEffective December 2014, the University Library has developed submission instructions so that graduate students may upload their own work into ScholarWorks, including Masters theses, projects, and dissertations. The following link provides information . . .
-
DissertationJohnson, Ryne L.A Certified Apprenticeship program comprises a partnership between private industry that serves as the program sponsor providing on-the-job (OJT) training opportunities, and public education agencies that provide Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI) . . .
-
DissertationMedley, Carson DavidToo many Division II male student athlete collegiate basketball players are not graduating from college. In 2016, the Federal Graduation Rates (FGR) of Division II college basketball players (N=3,245) was 46%. This phenomenological qualitative study s . . .
-
DissertationOlsen, Susan NisongerThroughout the United States, urban schools and districts with high-poverty and highly diverse learners have historically struggled with chronically low student achievement. Generally, their initiatives to rectify this problem have focused on implemen . . .
-
DissertationVang, Kong MengThe purpose of the study was to explore factors that impacted school connectedness for high school (grades 9 to 12) students identified as Emotionally Disturbed (ED). The study utilized a mixed methods design. The study highlighted the narratives and . . .
-
DissertationLucyga, Susan J. T.The purpose of this qualitative research study is to explore the classroom experiences of Black community college students and White community college faculty to possibly uncover barriers and provide suggestions to achieve a transformative learning en . . .
-
DissertationTabrizi, Setareh HaddadThe topic of this study was multiliteracy competencies and multiliteracy centers on California State University (CSU) campuses. In this study, multiliteracies were defined as WORDS: writing, oral, reading, digital and social competencies. The purpose . . .
-
DissertationYang, WylerUnder a Critical Race Theory with a class analysis (Dumas, 2013; Leonardo, 2012), this phenomenology explored the lived experiences of Mong college undergraduate students who rely on Federal Pell Grants and investigated how they negotiated economic ch . . .
-
DissertationDeVere, Daniel J.This qualitative study critically examines the academic, cultural, and social experiences of Punjabi Sikh American students in a Northern California community college to identify factors that promote or inhibit their progress and success. The theoreti . . .
-
DissertationHayes, Roderick JayThe purpose of this study was twofold: a) to understand learning transfer relative to teamwork competency among supervisors who have participated in a professional development program; and, b) to evaluate the relationship between the professional deve . . .
-
DissertationSpencer, Delmy GabrielaThe purpose of this qualitative study is to shed light on the experiences of six Latina California Community Colleges (CCC) administrators and the factors that contributed to their success. More specifically, the study examines how the elements of ove . . .
-
DissertationPimentel, Katrina K.Sexual violence is a pervasive problem on colleges that affects 20% of college women (Burnett et al., 2009). Moreover, the Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN) (2011) reported that 90% of the rapes against college women are committed by just 3-7 . . .
-
DissertationRochford, Lisa MarieThis study concentrates on the factors of classroom climate that produce a learning environment in which community college students are engaged. By defining and disaggregating the impactful factors of classroom climate, this study explores the individ . . .
-
DissertationMonical, Sally KayThis study is a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of two high school physical activity curriculums in relation to student physical fitness outcomes providing insight into factors that promote inactivity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate . . .
-
DissertationCarnero, Mark AndrewThis phenomenological study examined the narratives of seven high school critical social justice educators in Northern California. The study explored each educator’s social justice paradigm development, curricula choices, pedagogical approach, strateg . . .
-
DissertationMostafa, NaziaThe purpose of this study was to assess the experiences of remedial students who successfully completed one or two years of community college. The study aimed to offer educational leaders, administrators, and faculty valuable insights to assist them i . . .
-
DissertationHollinside, Malika MelesseBlack K12 teachers leave the profession at faster rates than any other ethnic group. This exacerbates the disproportion of Black educators in the American teaching force. This study on the experiences of Black K12 teachers can inform the American scho . . .
-
DissertationRoberson, Steven TravisThe purpose of the following study was to provide insights into the successful academic journey of BMSAs and how they are overcoming barriers within post-secondary institutions. The factors that contributed to the attainment of a Baccalaureate degree . . .
-
DissertationJohnson, Robert SwanThe purpose of this study was to identify faculty attributes that contribute to VocEd student success and to reveal potential strategies for the better integration of a growing specialized workforce segment within the California Community College syst . . .
-
DissertationVerigin, Hannah E.Topic: For centuries African American male students have been underserved in America’s Public School System. Current research suggests public school experiences are still negative for African American males. Background: In 2014, Governor Jerry Brown s . . .
-
DissertationBenmira, BouchaibEducators have long used scales to identify gifted students to provide them with an enriched education that matches their needs. It dates to the pioneering studies conducted by Lewis Terman and his development of the Stanford Binet test in 1916. His i . . .
-
DissertationRowland, Corinne CherylThis study explored the perceptions of distance education teachers certified by the @ONE online teaching certification program. The researcher conducted a mixed methods study to explore the self-perceptions of participants who completed the @ONE onlin . . .
-
DissertationHattingh, Esther AlettaThe aim of this qualitative narrative is to discover the leadership processes of an educational leader who inspires, empowers, and collaborates with the sole focus to create a place for leaders of learning to develop their human, social, and cultural . . .
-
DissertationRyan, ParvatiThis study focused on the factors that affect student perception and their success in a first-year composition course at a community college. The purpose of this study was to uncover the factors that led to successful writers with a focus in self-effi . . .
-
DissertationMrizek, Jeffrey AllenThe purpose of this study is to examine, discuss, and assess the phenomenon of Collective Impact; an emergent and holistic form of systemic organizational behavior, as an approach to devise synergistic competency based career pathway solutions to the . . .
-
DissertationSanders, StephanA macro-level solution to closing the Achievement Gap for African American students has evaded district administrators and state officials for decades. There have been new curriculums introduced, new educational settings such as charter schools develo . . .
-
DissertationWilliams, Joseph MichaelThis study on skills for leading change in California’s public school system can serve to validate current literature on leadership and the change process. The purpose of this study was to examine the leadership training gaps of California Superintend . . .
-
DissertationCypher, Rachelle YvonneThe achievement gap between English learners and non-English learners is wide in California; something must be done to close the gap. Research suggests university training of mainstream teachers in areas more specific to the needs of English learners . . .
-
DissertationSumilhig, Jason AlejandroThe purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine the successes and setbacks of first-generation and low income transfer students who completed their bachelor’s degree within two years upon transferring to the university. This study involved eigh . . .
-
DissertationVang, ChaoThis phenomenological study was conducted to bring together a better understanding of the socio-cultural aspects regarding the home, school and community to the Hmong student experience. Two core theories, Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory of . . .
-
DissertationKnisely, Christopher MichaelHigher education institution counselors are experiencing a significant transition. Their students are showing evidence of a higher service-need, both in terms of frequency and severity. Students are exhibiting more physical violence/aggression, sexual . . .
-
DissertationMarron, Jesus Jr.This qualitative study examines the implementation of Assembly Bill 1729 in four high schools in the Silicon Valley. The study assesses the impact of this bill in reducing the suspension disparity amongst African American and Latino students in the fo . . .
-
DissertationIsch, Cassidy SkylarThis qualitative study examines the perceptions of educational leaders working at secondary schools around the world and seeks to understand the support systems in place for Missionary Kids (MKs). The purpose is to add to the body of knowledge surroun . . .
-
DissertationConkle, Nathan MatthewThis ethnographic case study examines faculty’s perceptions of basic skills instruction as well as the efficacy of an I-Search curriculum implemented in a basic skills English class. I synthesized Macrorie’s (1988) popular I-Search assignment with Fre . . .
-
DissertationEscobar, Sylvia L.Preceded by the many suicides in the LGBT youth community, along with alarming trends in assault and bullying of this population, The FAIR Education Act was passed into law in 2012. The purpose of this law was to mandate the inclusion of LGBT history . . .
-
DissertationRepa, Melissa JayneThis study explored how various campus leaders support implementation of an accessible technology initiative in a multi-campus university system. The researcher conducted a mixed methods study to explore leadership approaches to accessible technology . . .
-
DissertationMomeni, PersisThis dissertation is a mixed methods study using pre-existing high school cumulative GPA scores to examine if significant difference in student success over the course of three years exists after full service community school implementation within Dis . . .
-
DissertationSala, Alina AvilaThe purpose of the study was to examine factors identified as significant in preparing individuals who fall on the autism spectrum and have intellectual disabilities for postsecondary experiences. The study was exploratory in nature and designed to id . . .
-
DissertationBajrami, DianaWith educational attainment in the United States quickly deteriorating, ways to increase it have been a focus of educators, public policy analysts, accreditors, and state and federal policymakers, and is now a major concern of the President of the Uni . . .
-
DissertationMoffatt, Shelby RichardAt the close of the 20th century, high school educators, traditional local law enforcement and citizens in various underserved communities collaborated on social justice projects for “at-risk” racial/ethnic minority (REM) youth, labeled as Criminal Ju . . .
-
DissertationCastaneda, Cesar AugustoThis qualitative study utilizes Choice Theory as a lens to present the perceptions of youth who successfully completed high school while being placed in the foster care system. Foster youth and their experiences have been a topic researched extensivel . . .
-
DissertationInloes, Tory Dawn SwimThis dissertation explores how California history museums represent the history of children and childhood. This work is inspired by earlier studies in the fields of anthropology, sociology, museum studies, and public history that question and analyze . . .
-
DissertationBatarseh, Yousef MousaIn 1947, veterans constituted 49% of college admissions (Department of Veterans Affairs [VA], 2013). As a result of the GI Bill in 1956, the U.S. labor market benefited from an additional 450,000 engineers, 238,000 school teachers, 91,000 scientists, . . .
-
DissertationIrigoyen, FerminLatinos are projected to have the lowest attainment of bachelor’s degrees at 12% by the year 2020. For every 100 Latino males in elementary school, only 10 will earn a bachelor’s degree compared to 28 Whites and 48 Asians. These figures reflect a disc . . .
-
DissertationGraham, Sarah MarieThe purpose of this study was to analyze a K-12 grammar-based English language development program’s effectiveness in facilitating English acquisition for second language learners. The role of leaders who facilitated the program was also examined, alo . . . -
DissertationMolina, Miguel P.Using a social justice and equity perspective, this qualitative research study focused on the California community college Puente project as a best practice and its influence’s related to transfer for Mexican-American students. The Puente project foun . . .
-
DissertationCooper, Erik WilliamIn 2007, California Community Colleges (CCC) instituted the Basic Skills Initiative (BSI) in order to improve the learning outcomes of students who entered college under prepared for college level coursework. The Basic Skills Initiative (BSI) gives co . . .
-
DissertationPadilla, Deisy RoblesAccording to the Public Policy Institute of California (2013a) the state of California is home to more than two million undocumented immigrants. The majority of these individuals migrated to the United States with hopes of a better life than what they . . .
-
DissertationCrothers, Tierra MartinezThe purpose of this study was to examine teachers’ and administrators’ perceptions of the effectiveness of Professional Learning Communities (PLC) after the first year of implementation in a unified school district. The study initially investigated te . . .