Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Author "Halpin, Gerald"

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A Comparative Study of Variables that Predict the Retention of Black Pre-Engineering Students and White Pre-Engineering Students at a Majority University

Scott-Harris, Shirley (2009-10-23)

The persistence of Black engineering students to graduation from college continues to be of concern as the nation moves into a more globally diverse environment. Institutions have a large role to play to ensure that there ...

Effects of Inversion Perturbation After Drop Landing on the Latency of the Ankle Musculature

Knight, Adam (2009-05-15)

Ankle sprains are a common injury affecting a large number of athletes and workers every year. Of specific concern is the latency of the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis which provide a dynamic defense mechanism against ...

An Examination of Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Factors and Academic Success in the Pre-Engineering Curriculum at a Four-Year Southeastern University

Bell, Jennifer (2008-08-15)

A large amount of empirical research has been conducted on academic achievement with college students. The empirical studies have revealed the significance of high school preparation, more specifically mathematical ...

Hellfire, home, and harm: An investigation of the interaction between religiosity, family processes, and adolescent deviant behavior

Pickering, Lloyd (2005-05-15)

There is an abundant literature dealing with the relationship between religiosity and deviant behavior in adolescence (Baier & Wright, 2001; Johnson, de Li, Larson, & McCullough, 2000; Johnson, Jang, Larson, & de Li, 2001). ...

The Impact of Quality Core Curriculum and Georgia Performance Standards on Student Achievement

Thomas, Jan (2008-05-15)

The state of Georgia is dedicated to leading the nation in improving student achievement (Cox, 2006). The key to making this vision a reality lies in providing a curriculum that will enhance the quality of education. ...

An Investigation of the Effects of Community Drug Use on Academic Achievement in the Public School Systems of the State of Alabama

Johnson, David (2003-05-15)

Historical academic achievement data from the Alabama State Department of Education and historical drug arrest data from the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center were analyzed to determine the correlation between ...

A Study of the Relationship Between Indicators of Georgia Alternative School Effectiveness and Measures of Student Success as Perceived by Alternative School Administrators

Obleton, Eddie (2010-04-30)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Georgia alternative school administrators' perceptions of student success factors and the three domains of essential elements of effective alternative ...

A Survey of Alabama School Principals’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the National Board Certification Process

Griffin, Robert (2006-05-15)

The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is a voluntary documentation and demonstration process of an accomplished teacher’s excellence in his or her discipline measured against rigorous standards and ...

Variables Related to Academic Success in Pre-Engineering for Students At Risk

Karcher, Robert (2008-08-15)

Undergraduate engineering enrollment has shown signs of stagnation. The American Society for Engineering Education reported that, from 2001 through 2004, national enrollment remained virtually unchanged: 96,426 in 2001 and ...