Retention & Recruitment

Education Thesis (Ed.D)--Liberty University, 2012.

Education Thesis (Ed. D.)--University of Minnesota, 2002.

Social Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nevada, Reno, 2005.

Analysis of a questionnaire given to upper primary and lower secondary years students indicated the need for teachers to form strong relationships with their students to ensure their educational success.

[Education] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Stanford University, 1992.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Pennsylvania State University, 2000.

Educational Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 1995.

Discusses five areas: legal tribal status, funding, students supports, relationship between universities and American Indian nations, and respect for culture and languages.

Education Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Western Ontario, 2016.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Capella University, 2004.

Findings indicate 65% of students are behind their grade, suggesting cultural adjustment problems in the school experience.

Educational Policy Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008.

Discusses the establishment of annual conferences to encourage further education that involve high school and college students.

Reports on a Multi-Party Training Plan for preparing Aboriginal workers for mining careers in northern Saskatchewan, where 40% of the employees are Aboriginal.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.33.

Educational Thought and Sociocultural Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of New Mexico, 2001.

Looks at the research in eight domains that influence Aboriginal learning outcomes; the implications for policy in each of these domains; and examines a set of ten policy recommendations to strengthen the success of Aboriginal learners across the system.

Argues that a strategy to increase enrolment in, and graduation from, post-secondary institutions must include five components: early outreach, financial support, student support services, institutional transformation, and evaluation.

Discusses barriers to Indigenous students' participation in post-secondary institutions and makes recommendations in the areas of outreach and recognition of Indigenous knowledges, student financial assistance, funding for support services, decolonization of institutions, and developing experiential learning opportunities.

Describes the failure of the educational system on reserves and gives recommendations to improve educational attainment. Presents background and context to Michael Mendelson's research Improving Education on Reserves: A First Nations Authority Act

International / Intercultural Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1997.

Presents one principal's effort to motivate First Nation students to succeed in school.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.26.

Survey conducted with 19 students found that they experienced isolation, racism, lack of respect and insufficient support from the institution. Author argues that present policies address the symptoms rather than the root causes of the lack of student retention. .

Author argues that Ontario's Aboriginal Postsecondary Education and Training Policy Framework contains problematic language when discussing narrowing "achievement gaps" and measuring success, which demonstrates the difficulty in matching intent with outcomes.

Discusses programs, governance and partnerships, student supports, funding, study to work transition, and program accountability. Describes two programs in each of the four Inuit regions of Canada.

Results finds that while Aboriginal educational attainment has increased, the gap in attainment between the Aboriginal and general population has grown. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 59.

Describes the University of Manitoba's "Access Programs" which were designed to promote post-secondary success among Aboriginal students. Paper presented at the International Congress on Social Welfare, July 1998.

Joint statement by the Presidents of University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan.

Looks at increasing the participation and success of Aboriginal learners in post-secondary education and increasing and improving opportunities for student mobility.

Findings of study indicate that financial challenges deserve further attention and more transition resources are required for students to achieve success.

Describes program in which the counsellor has a personal interest in students and provides support and overall education system knowledge.

Article reveals that some unique approaches exist and raises a series of challenges including: implementing goals, evaluation, relevance, access, completion rates and Indigenous control.

Overview of the issues, summary of current research and practices, relevant data, and definitions of related terms.

Comments on three primary factors: sociocultural, academic and personal factors that pose as barriers to successful postsecondary completion.

Presented at Alliance of Sector Councils organized by the Aboriginal Human Resources Council, December 13, 2007. Contends that education is one of the most effective tools a society has to help disadvantaged populations.

Conflict Analysis and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2005.

Suggests success in simultaneous processing tests may be a valid indicator of overall academic potential.

Education and Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2006.

Discusses innovative strategies pertinent to appropriate healthcare in the areas of workforce development (recruitment and retention), nursing and cultural sensitivity.

Discusses issues pertinent to appropriate healthcare in the areas of workforce development (recruitment and retention), nursing and cultural sensitivity.

Describes Special Premedical Studies Program at the University of Manitoba and discusses the results of interviews conducted with graduates of the program.

College transition program designed to improve postsecondary success.

Uses a relational accountability methodology to discuss the role of Indigenous women scholars in regard to reconciliation within Canadian universities and academia.

Study assessing similar problems faced by female nursing students at a community college.

A clinical psychologist introduced a remedial program with more of a social component, than academic, for Alaskan university students.

Agricultural Education Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Arizona, 2003.

Intended to promote education as a career option by relating the personal stories of some Manitoba teachers and elders.

Describes the Aboriginal Police Preparation program, offered in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina, Saskatchewan, which is designed to introduce youth to the field of law enforcement. Article found by scrolling to page 8.