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Showing 1 to 20 of 70 for “"Post-secondary institutions"”.
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A Study of Student Health Services in Four-Year Post-Secondary Institutions
… study was student health services at four-year institutions of post-secondary education in the United States. This researcher resurveyed the sample used by Kevin E. Charles in 1989 in order to allow the evaluation of temporal trends. The sample was a stratified, random sample of 400 …
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Dual Enrollment Programs: Advising Policies And Practices For High School Students In Post-Secondary Institutions
… enrollment programs, those programs that allow secondary students to enroll in college credit bearing courses while still in high school. Research questions were as follows: (1) What advising policies and practices are in place for those that advise high school students at post-secondary …
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Two Paths, One Goal: Student Success Examining Student Affairs in Community Colleges and For-Profit Post-Secondary Institutions
… However, with the rapid growth of for-profit post-secondary institutions offering similar programs, flexible hours, and accelerated degree options, students who would have traditionally enrolled at a public community college are now choosing to attend a for-profit post-secondary institution. …
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Alcohol Policy Initiatives of Post-Secondary Institutions in the State of Kentucky: An Evaluation of Best Practice Strategies to Reduce Binge Drinking
… current alcohol policy initiatives among four post-secondary institutions in the State of Kentucky. First, an Alcohol & Drug Educator was identified to determine the content of their current alcohol policies and if they contained evidence-based strategies to include treatment and prevention. A …
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Value of Business Education at the Secondary School Level as Preparation for Advanced Study
… in intermediate or advanced business courses at post-secondary institutions, what are the factors used by post-secondary institutions determining which students are eligible for the intermediate or advanced courses, and to what extent students are granted credit for elementary or intermediate …
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An examination of distance learning utilization in post-secondary hospitality management programs
Post-secondary institutions have long utilized distance learning to expand the base of students. The traditional paper correspondence course has served as a basis for post-secondary education to reach students physically separated from the campus. Recent increases in technology, specifically in …
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A phenomenological study of students' their parents' and professionals' use of drugs, their knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about drugs: a survey of the Moncton, N.B. school district no. 15 (february, 1971)
… was done among stduents in upper elementary and secondary schools (3,774) and in post-secondary institutions, (1,212) among their parents (1,888) and selected professionals (489). A six part questionnaire (one) for each group) pertained to drug use, demographic characteristics, attitudes and …
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A Phenomenological Examination Of The Experience For Deaf Faculty Members In A Post-Secondary Institution In America
… of Deaf tenure track or tenured faculty in post-secondary education is largely unknown. This qualitative phenomenological examination afforded six Deaf tenure track or tenured faculty to share their experiences. The purpose of this study is to share the day-to-day lived experience of Deaf …
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Decolonizing Institutional Practices: Supporting Aboriginal College Student Success
… to increase Aboriginal participation in post-secondary studies and persistence to completion. To accomplish these goals, it is necessary to rethink how post-secondary institutions support Aboriginal students and to make them feel welcome and that they belong. This dissertation takes an …
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Assessing the Impact of Pep on Selected Students From a Chicago Public High School (Pilot Enrichment Program, Illinois)
… to strengthen the educational ties between secondary and post-secondary institutions. It has as its goal that of preparing secondary school youth for college matriculation and graduation through college preparation classes and tutorials; cultural, social, and recreational enrichment; and …
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How are the aspirations of British Columbia Institute of Technology First Nations students defined by their Indigenous perspective?
… cultural factors that need to be present in a post-secondary institution for First Nations students to aspire to, enter, and then successfully graduate--in this case--from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). My thesis asks the question: How are the aspirations of First Nations …
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Left Out: Challenges Faced by Students with Learning Disabilities in Post-secondary Education at Ontarian Institutions
… these students make sense of their challenges in post-secondary education at Ontarian institutions. Considering the epistemology of constructivism, the study utilized qualitative methodology guided by an interpretivist theoretical perspective rooted in the phenomenological paradigm. Ten (10) …
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A Program Evaluation of the Necessary Attributes, Accommodations, and Resources Neurodivergent Students Require for Success in Higher Education
… students and their caregivers are aware of post-secondary institutions that are geared to their success through the mandatory inclusion of those colleges in high school College and Career fairs.</p>
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Supporting student success with machine learning and visual analytics
Post secondary institutions have a wealth of student data at their disposal. This data has recently been used to explore a problem that has been prevalent in the education domain for decades. Student retention is a complex issue that researchers are attempting to address using machine learning. …
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Overcoming sustainability implementation barriers in the college sector : Olds College 2010-2014 Business Plan
Implementing sustainability initiatives within a post-secondary institution can start with educating and influencing staff and students. It requires thoughtful planning and preparation in order to realistically expect the target audience to accept, implement, and adopt such plans. Assuming …
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Perceptions of studio-based online learning
In post-secondary education, online learning has grown and is anticipated to continue. The majority of higher educational institutions are including online learning within their planning strategies. Currently, the majority of online courses are informational in nature, and not focused on hands-on …
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Canadian University Statements and University Community Responses Following the Murder of George Floyd
… for analyzing evolving discourse within Canadian post-secondary institutions.
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The Design Plan for a Comprehensive Financial Literacy Program
… for effective financial literacy programs at post-secondary institutions. The purpose of this dissertation in practice (DIP) is to design a comprehensive financial literacy program model for students attending large diverse higher education institutions similar to the University of Central …
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Student post-secondary success via physical exercise activities
… exercise and academic success within the post-secondary demographic as reported by post-secondary students. This study aimed to understand this gap through a cross-sectional mixed-methods study using a questionnaire and facilitated group discussions. The interdisciplinary research applied …
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