Differentiated instruction (DI) is an inclusive method of instruction by which teachers provide multiple possibilities for learning based on students' backgrounds, readiness, interests, and profiles. Acknowledging student diversity in Canadian classrooms, this study explores STEM teacher candidates' (TCs') preparation to implement DI in a STEM…

To provide an example of outcomes assessment that aligns with student affairs standards (Finney & Horst, 2019a), we share our process of assessing a mandated eight-week program for students on academic probation. Furthermore, our process highlights the value of using existing theory and research to inform assessment and program redesign…

The purpose of this qualitative study was to learn the faculty and student's lived experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and the perceptions of faculty and students' attitudes toward remote learning. Additionally, the researcher determined if faculty preparedness for online teaching influenced the students' feelings about the switch to online…

Medical practitioners within university health service facilities bring individualized attention to a student's physical and emotional well-being. This creates a unique opportunity to work within the educational constructs of the university while also providing direct clinical care services. Despite an abundance of research in the field of…

This quantitative research study examined factors predicting student success via student course grades, specifically focusing on Underrepresented Minorities (URM) students and women, collectively known as Disproportionately Impacted (DI) math-based STEM (GEMP-STEM) students at San Diego State University. Utilizing a Faculty Survey and secondary…

This study examined how current kindergarten teachers promote learning and early success throughout a child's educational trajectory, including middle and high school. Narrative inquiry identified concepts and methods of promoting social emotional development and learning for the duration of a student's schooling. The research gave voice to Latina…

The purpose of this grounded theory qualitative study is to understand and explain how the COVID-19 pandemic shaped Chinese professors' teaching practices in hybrid classes. The context of this study was a College English program in a state-owned university in an underdeveloped region of China. Grounded theory was employed in this study to…

Undergraduate first-generation Black male students enrolled in colleges nationwide are not graduating at rates comparable to their peers. Despite others' increased graduation rates, many undergraduate first-generation Black male students struggle to graduate. In the past decade, increasing research has focused on why first-generation Black male…

Historically, teacher exams have been suspected of racial disparities and cultural bias. The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) report the first-time passing rate is 48%. While 75% of white applicants score a passing grade, a proficiency gap exists where only 38% of Black/African Americans pass. Foreign-born Black teachers are included in…

Our goal as educators should be to help our students become well positioned to achieve future success. To develop effective strategies for accomplishing this objective, we must first understand the root causes of success. Thus, to best serve undergraduate students who are taking organic chemistry courses, we must understand the attributes that…

This study investigated the experiences of students who attended a Vancouver Alternate Secondary School (VASS) program and achieve a regular high school diploma, which is known as a Dogwood Diploma in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Through interpretive and semi-structured interviews, the recent graduates shared their experiences and how…

The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to provide a voice and perspective of the lived experiences of participants with executive function deficits and develop an understanding of its effect on their transition to a four-year university. The following research question guided the study: What support do students with executive…

Individuals who report a high sense of belonging with their academic institution demonstrate increased levels of academic success, as measured by greater class attendance, increased appropriate classroom behaviors, and better mental health and self-concept. The available literature on this topic focuses minimally on sense of belonging in graduate…

Through this qualitative phenomenological I studied the lived experiences of online science instructors who teach online introductory science. The problem addressed in this study was the high failure and attrition rates in online introductory science courses among undergraduate students. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived…

This qualitative case study examined how California Community College Presidents (CCCPs) make meaning of leading a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) to evaluate how CCCPs respond to Latinx student success gaps and support initiatives at their campuses. Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) have been more visible within community college…