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Indicators linked to the success of students with psychological disabilities in urban community college allied health sciences programs
| Title: | Indicators linked to the success of students with psychological disabilities in urban community college allied health sciences programs. |
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| Name(s): |
Casey, Deborah A., author Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor Floyd, Deborah L., Thesis advisor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
| Issuance: | monographic | |
| Date Issued: | 2006 | |
| Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
| Place of Publication: | Boca Raton, FL | |
| Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
| Extent: | 229 p. | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Summary: | The purpose of this study was to identify what climate indicators (attitudinal, support provision, student interaction) found in allied health sciences classroom and clinical settings at a northwest community college contribute to the success of students with psychological disabilities. Three climate assessments and a series of interviews revealed crucial information regarding academic support necessary to assist students with psychological disabilities within the allied health sciences. Utilizing mixed methodologies, the researcher collected and analyzed data during the Fall 2005 academic quarter from 177 climate assessments and facilitated 33 interviews, five student focus groups, and five follow-up interviews with students with psychological disabilities. The study revealed allied health sciences faculty and staff who implement universal design principles, take time to meet with students, build trusting relationships, and work as allies may dramatically influence a student's perception of their academic potential therefore, influencing academic success. The research also indicated allied health sciences programs require additional professional development opportunities for faculty and staff to enhance the climate for students with psychological disabilities. Positive attitudinal indicators, increased support provisions, and frequent student interactions between faculty, staff, and students were found to be key indicators for student academic success. Recommendations are provided for faculty and staff to support the success of students with psychological disabilities. | |
| Identifier: | 9780542582301 (isbn), 12208 (digitool), FADT12208 (IID), fau:9115 (fedora) | |
| Degree granted: | Thesis (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2006. | |
| Collection: | FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection | |
| Note(s): | College of Education | |
| Subject(s): |
Academic achievement--Psychological aspects Resilience (Personality trait) Prediction of scholastic success Curriculum-based assessment Community colleges--Curricula--Evaluation |
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| Held by: | Florida Atlantic University Libraries | |
| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12208 | |
| Sublocation: | Digital Library | |
| Use and Reproduction: | Copyright © is held by the author with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. | |
| Use and Reproduction: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ | |
| Host Institution: | FAU | |
| Is Part of Series: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections. |
