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A narrative inquiry of rural, low-income, single mothers’ aspirations for their children
(Wichita State University, 2010-05)This narrative inquiry focused on what four low-SES single mothers had to say about their aspirations for and support systems they have for their children. Discussions with the mothers involved a mix of topics. The four ... -
Post-secondary education and the choice to attend a proprietary school
(Wichita State University, 2016-08)Proprietary schools have been entering the educational market at a rapid pace. These proprietary institutions have been student focused and student centered, enrolling an alarming rate of students. Non-traditional students ... -
Consistency of measurement for FITNESSGRAM skinfold and trunk lift assessments
(Wichita State University, 2015-07)FITNESSGRAM is a widely used fitness assessment for students in grades K-12. Although it is widely used and accepted, prior research indicates that two of the test items may have lower reliabilities than desired. In this ... -
The role of self-conscious emotions on inference generation
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)Emotion may play a critical role in a reader's ability to comprehend text. Past research has shown that happy and sad emotions influence processing, which can impact comprehension. More specific emotions, such as self-conscious ... -
Efficacy of a financial literacy program among college students
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of a financial education program, MyCollegeMoneyPlan.org, in enhancing student financial competency and well-being. One hundred and eighty-one students in an introductory ... -
Council for accreditation of counseling and related educational programs: Preparation and performance match
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)This study explored whether school counselors who attended a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited program varied from those who did not attend a CACREP accredited ... -
Teacher perceptions of school athletics and the academic experience: A case study of a rural Kansas high school
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)This study investigated perceptions of how a rural school in Kansas maintained a balance in athletic and academic success. Student engagement was the theoretical framework used to examine what and who influenced students ... -
The jewels of the community: African American grandmothers raising their grandchildren-building hope, nurturing dreams and sustaining their legacy
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)According to the United States Census Bureau (2010) increasing numbers of children in the U. S. are living with their grandparents, whom are responsible for their grandchildren's care and upbringing. Although this phenomenon ... -
A community college Hispanic-serving institution: The effect of an HSI designation on organizational identity
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)Most community colleges receiving the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation have no specific mission to serve Hispanic students. A lack of attention to assisting organizational members with what Hispanic-serving ... -
Undocumented Latino students' experiences with higher education in the United States: A narrative inquiry
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)This Narrative Inquiry depicts the experiences and perceptions of undocumented Latino students/graduates within Kansas. Through the lens of Latino Critical Theory, counterstories pushed back against the dominant narrative ... -
Experiences of Saudi students attending a U.S. University: A qualitative study
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)The purpose of this study was to gain a detailed understanding of the experiences of Saudi students attending a U.S. university. Acculturation theory was the theoretical framework through which the experiences of the Saudi ... -
A case study of the integration of faith and learning at a Christian college
(Wichita State University, 2014-12)Many faith-based institutions articulate a mission of bringing faith and scholarship together. The integration of faith and learning is widely discussed, yet limited empirical research of the concept exists. This qualitative ... -
Access to academic excellence: School personnel's perceptions and practices of student participation in advanced placement programs in a predominately minority high school
(Wichita State University, 2014-12)The Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students to participate in college preparatory coursework while in high school as well as the option of earning college credit. It is presumed enrollment policies provide students ... -
A qualitative study of novice teacher retention in two rural Midwest schools
(Wichita State University, 2014-12)This purpose of this study was to conduct a qualitative study using the theoretical framework of organizational trust to determine the factors that novice teachers felt were most important to their retention. This qualitative ... -
Perceptions and social acceptance of children with disabilites by parents of prekindergarten - grade 5 students
(Wichita State University, 2014-07)In July 1981, author Toni Morrison was quoted in Essence magazine, "I don't think one parent can raise a child. I don't think two parents can raise a child. You really need the whole village." This statement could not be ... -
Communication styles and open mindedness to diversity
(Wichita State University, 2014-07)This study investigates the relationship between ways of knowing and open mindedness to diversity utilizing an open-ended, qualitative process. The purpose of the study was to determine if there is a relationship between ... -
From the student's perspective: A narrative report of what urban homeless students need from schools
(Wichita State University, 2014-07)This narrative inquiry sought to understand from the homeless students' perspective the meaning of home, how homelessness affects schooling, what homeless students need from school, and whether or not policy and law are ... -
Schools and communities: A case study of two rural communities surviving an interdistrict agreement
(Wichita State University, 2014-07)In rural southwest Kansas, there exists two schools connected by an interdistrict agreement in which two towns 11 miles apart have agreed to allow the junior high (grades 6-8) to remain in one town and the high school ... -
Relationship between total protein intake and essential amino acid threshold frequency on measures of muscle mass in adults between 50-80 years of age
(Wichita State University, 2014-05)Sarcopenia, loss of skeletal muscle in older adults, can lead to serious health consequences. Several non-pharmacological strategies have been suggested to prevent sarcopenia, one of which is increased protein consumption ... -
A comparison study: Balance error scoring system using real-time and slow-motion video playback
(Wichita State University, 2014-05)The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) is a subjective clinical balance assessment frequently used by various healthcare providers. The test consists of three different stances (feet together, tandem, and single leg) that ...
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