Approved Proposals

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» Approved Proposals for AY 2009-2010

  • Learning Commons Services Assessment, Arnold Becho, approved October 16, 2009
  • An Analysis of Generation Spirituality, Mark Green, PhD, approved October 16, 2009
  • Developmental Education Initiative (DEI) Student Survey, Michael Scales, approved October 6, 2009
  • Integrated Learning Projects Experienced by Developmental English Instructors and Students,
    Karen Armitano, approved September 24, 2009
  • Pathways to STEM: Case Studies, Alicia Down & Estela Bensimon, approved September 17, 2009
 

» Approved Proposals for AY 2008-2009

  • College Success for Healthcare Pilot Course Study, Wayne Williams, approved June 06, 2009
  • Teaching Circles Academy Faculty-Student Engagement, Dr Lydia Bean, approved May 21, 2009
  • Accelerating the Transition of High School Graduates to College Level Math, Rosa Gutierrez, Hanan Amro, & Jinhao Wang, EdD, approved May 20, 2009
  • Needs Based Analysis of Two Applied Bachelor's Degree Programs: Qualitative Explorations of Student & Employer Perspectives, Royal Loresco, approved May 19, 2009
  • A Qualitative Climate Study of an Applied Bachelor's Program in Child and Family Development, Royal Loresco, approved May 19, 2009
  • An Itegrated STEM Pathway Support Initiative for the Rio South Texas Region, Rober D. Wrinkle, approved May 19, 2009
  • Faculty Perceptions of Innovations as it Pertains to the Community College Baccalaureate Degree, Kelli Davis, approved May 11, 2009
  • NCPR Focused Research: Texas' 2009 Developmental Education Summer Bridge Program Evaluation, National Center for Postsecondary Research, approved April 20, 2009
  • Partnership for Business & Industry Training: Automation of Satisfaction Surveys, Ricardo N. Garcia, approved April 7, 2009
  • Prototype to Production: A National Study of Engineering Education, Radhika Prabhu, PhD, approved March 10, 2009
  • Employee Assistance Program (EPA) Survey Study, Frank Gomez, approved March 10, 2009
  • The Influence of Administrator Leadership Styles and Student Success of First-Time in College Hispanic Students Enrolled in Community Colleges, Irene M. Porcarello, approved March 3, 2009
  • Genetics of Bipolar Related Disorders, Michael A. Escamilla, approved February 6, 2009
  • Comparison of Administrators and Faculty Perspectives Regarding Community College Baccalaureate
  • Degrees Among Three Colleges in Texas, Anahid Petrosian, approved January 8, 2009
  • National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs, Cecilia G. Villagran, approved November 20, 2008
  • Emotional Intelligence: A Transformative Approach for Teaching College Success, Gardner Reynolds, approved November 13, 2008
  • Expanding Access to Baccalaureate Degrees: Transformation of Three Community Colleges in Texas, Anahid Petrosian, approved November 5, 2008
  • Student Perspective of the Financial Aid Application Process, Royal Loresco, Fall 2008 - Fall 2009, approved October 6, 2008
 

» Approved Proposals for AY 2007-2008

  • Texas Valley Communities Foundation College Readiness Survey, Irma Munoz, approved June 13, 2008
  • Research in Student's Response to Different Writing Assessments, Angelica Cerda, approved March 25, 2008
  • Comparison of Risk Factors Affecting Retention Between ACT Scores and Nursing Pre-Admission Test, Paula A. Olsen, Pamela A. Cleveland, and Caren Smith, approved March 25, 2008
  • Equal Voice for America's Families Youth Town Hall Meeting, Armando Garza, approved March 24, 2008
  • Highly-Engaging, Hispanic Community Colleges and Their Successful Students, Christine McLean, approved March 24, 2008
  • The Effects of Embedding Voice Commenting on Student Perceived Teacher Immediacy and Student Cognitive Learning in Developmental Writing, Michael Scales, approved February 13, 2008
  • Curriculum Alignment: Bridging the Gap for Students Pilot Program-MADISSAR Grant, Jinhao Wang, approved January 23, 2008
  • Community College Student First Year Fall-to-Fall Persistence: Experiences of Successful First-Time-in-College Hispanics at a Predominately Hispanic Student Community College in the South Texas/Mexico Border Region, Luzelma G. Canales, approved December 10, 2007
  • Successful Hispanic Male First-Time-In-College Students at a Community College in South Texas: Experiences that Facilitate Fall First Term Student Persistence through Census Date , William Serrata, approved December 10, 2007
  • The impact of Mentoring on Student Success, Mary G. Visher, PhD, approved October 4, 2007
  • Assessing Emotional Intelligence of Nursing Students in a South Texas College, Rebecca Olympia Millan, approved September 19, 2007
 

» Approved Proposals for AY 2006-2007

  • Value Differences Between Online Students and Face-to-Face Students at a College in South Texas, Brett Millan, approved August 24, 2007
  • Overcoming Barriers for the Male Hispanic Student, Armando Ponce, approved July 25, 2007
  • The Performance of Tech Prep and Non-Tech Prep Students in Two-Year Postsecondary Institutions in South Texas, approved July 18, 2007
  • Impact Evaluation of Upward Bound's Increased Emphasis on Higher Risk Students, Alan Werner, approved June 22, 2007
  • Collaborative Learning and Computer Assisted Instruction Faculty Survey
  • STC Male Students Focus Group
  • STC International Students Focus Group
  • Boarder Region Workforce Training Survey, Blanca A. Luna, principle investigator
  • Effective Teachers as Viewed by Students at a 2-Year College, Jinhao Wang, approved March 29, 2007
 

» Approved Proposals for AY 2005-2006

  • A Comparative Analysis of the Perceptions of Department Success between Department Chairs and Faculty at South Texas College in Lower Rio Grande Valley, Max Abbassi, Sept - Dec. 2006, approved July 20, 2006
  • Analysis of Factors Impacting Texas Borderland Community Colleges' Role in Educating Undocumented Students, John A. Jauregui, May - Dec. 2006, approved June 16, 2006
  • Credit Card Debit: A New Class or a New Culture?, Rebecca Olympia Millan, Spring - Summer 2006, approved January 23, 2006
  • Acculturation and Time Perspectives of Hispanic Subjects in the Rio Grande Valley, Laura Nunn, Fall 2005, approved July 26, 2005
  • A Study of the Impact of Instructor Behaviors and Teaching Methodologies, Lori Pendley Knepzynski, Summer 2005 - Spring 2006, approved April 20, 2005
  

» Approved Proposals for AY 2004-2005

  • Literacy Practices and Literacy Experience of Basic Writing Students, Jinhao Wang, Summer 2005, approved July 25, 2005
  • The Social Impact of Technology Inclusion to Education, Janet Martinez, Spring 2005, approved April 19, 2005
  • Learning Community Information and Experiences, Wallace Johnson and Alfonso Uribe, Spring 2005, approved February 8, 2005
  

» Approved Proposals for AY 2003-2004

  • UTPA Needs Assessment Survey - Starr County Campus, Dr. Ana Maria Rodriguez, Spring 2004, approved February 20, 2004
  • Survey of Incumbent Workers in Allied Health Programs, Susan Askelin, Spring 2004, approved February 3, 2004
  • Ai for Strategic Planning: Preliminary Interviews, Jose Cruz, Spring 2004, approved January 26, 2004
  • Supplemental Instruction Pilot Project, Patrick Murray, Fall 2003 and Spring 2004, approved September 3, 2003
  • A Comparative Look at the Self-Awareness of the Use of Reading Strategies of Developmental and Non-Developmental Students in an Academic Setting: An Exploratory Study, Dotti Shelton, Fall 2003 and Spring 2004, approved May 3, 2003
  

» Approved Proposals for AY 2002-2003

  • Information Needs Analysis of the Nursing and Allied Health Division, Jacques d'Emal and James Phillips, Spring 2003, approved May 9, 2003
  • Excelerator Grant Student Survey, Patricia P. Hernandez, Spring 2003, approved May 1, 2003
  • Needs Assessment of the Distance Learning Program at South Texas Community College, Brett Jorge Millan, Spring 2003, approved April 14, 2003
  • First Generation Mexican-American Community College Students in a Border Community Speak Out, Angela L. Putman and Stephen Thompson, Spring 2003, approved March 31, 2003
  • A Comparison of Retention and Graduation Rates Between Cohort- and Non-Cohort Programs at STCC During 2000-2003, Espy Brattin, Spring 2003, approved March 3, 2003
  

» Approved Proposals for AY 2000-2001

  • Hispanic Students' Beliefs Regarding Emergent Literacy, Jackie Worley, Fall 2000 - Spring 2004, approved June 3, 2004
 

» Approved Proposals for AY 1999-2000

  • Effects of Mandated Reading Prerequisite on Student Enrollment in an Entry Level Education Course, Dr. Art Montiel and Dr. John Shook, Fall 1999 - Summer 2003, approved July 14, 2004