Exploring Parental Factors, Adjustment, and Academic Achievement Among White and Hispanic College Students Ani Yazedjian Michelle L. Toews Alice Navarro The purpose of this study was to examine whether college adjustment mediated the relationship between parental factors, such as parental attachment, parental education, and parental expectations, and academic achievement among White and Hispanic first-year college students. We found that adjustment mediated the relationship between parental
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academically solid student with the personality to match. James has learned how to effectively juggle an active life with academics, extra-curricular activities, and employment. He displays a positive outlook on life and is never seen without a smile. Academically, James has consistently demonstrated his ability. His consistent work ethic is often rewarded with success. Completing college preparatory and honors level classes, James has proven himself academically in the classroom as someone
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unknown of its ability. In October of 2010, I had to honor to help the attorney I was working with in assisting her with a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) to present to the other attorneys for their quarterly training. In 2011 I was a recipient of the NYC Law Department Legal Assistant Achievement Award and Certified Commissioner of Deeds for the City of New York. • Academic Experience When I matriculated into Virginia Union University, I picked a general major of Business Administration and
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early in his life which was to finish what he started. There are several things that will keep me motivated to go on to graduate. My continued support that I currently receive from my family, therapist, the disability resource center for online/continuing education students and my advisor all these individuals and organization are all in support of me getting my degree. My family is the biggest part of the support that I receive, especially my wife Delores who is the love of my life. She stay's on
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careers. In 1957, the U.S. voiced concerns that the country was losing ground educationally compared to the rest of the world (Efforts toward Educational Reform in the United States since 1958, 2010). While continuing the pursuit of academic excellence, the U.S. Government rendered The Department of Education an independent entity 1979. In 1980, Congress established the department as a cabinet
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Affecting Adult and Continuing Education Nova Southeastern University November 12, 2011 2 The collaborative assignment helped to identify and consider the demographic, economic, political, ethical, and social-cultural changes and emerging challenges occurring in the adult and continuing educational arena. The research identify concern for the motivation of adult learners. Kenner & Weinerman (2010) indicated that adult learners have difficulty integrating into the academic environment because
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The company’s successful growth over the years is a result of many things, including its innovative fitness programs, well-trained staff, dedication to quality and service and continual facility improvement. But foremost, the New York Sports Club success has been earned by placing members satisfaction above all else. So when you have satisfied members, they get results from their fitness program, which becomes a win-win situation for all participants. 2.0 Situation Analysis Membership Driven
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Answering a Calling to Graduate Study: Challenges and Strategies for Personal Success Considering the pursuit of a graduate level education is a decision that should be well thought out. Success, whether academic or professional, is something desired by everyone at some point in life. It is important to decide carefully what goals one wants to accomplish and how a graduate degree will help. Once the goals are set, and the decision is made to go back to school, additional research
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than one environment, and show impairment in social and academic progress (Monastra, 2008). There are many functional deficiencies associated with ADHD beyond the core symptoms. Deficiencies in social relationships with family members as well as peers are a common problem. Academic problems are likely for children with ADHD, often requiring tutoring, special education classes, and retention. The combination of social rejection and academic troubles leads to a high number of high school drop outs
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All of these things considered, we have a major social problem on our hands: the inequalities among and within our public schools, and the major disadvantage this places on minority and low-income groups. In order to accurately suggest a policy to repair the cracks in our system, it is important to first understand the issues more in-depth. As Storer et al. poignantly state in “Moving Beyond Dichotomies…”, “…class, race and place are intricately bound to one another and a singular focus on any
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