Browsing by Department "Agricultural Education and Communications"
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An assessment of retention, student experiences, and student success in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University
(2011-08)Student retention is an issue for every institution of higher education. It is more and more important for universities to see undergraduate students complete bachelor’s degrees as college dropout rates continue to increase ... -
Effects of computer animated instruction upon cognition of undergraduates in an agricultural power technology course
(Texas Tech University, 2002-12)The utilization of visual elaboration has been a key component of the educational process for instmctors of agricultural power technology. Traditionally, still illustration and representatives of real equipment (realia) ... -
Factors influencing recruitment, retention, and job placement in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University
(2006-12)The need to produce qualified graduates in the food, agriculture and natural resources fields is becoming increasingly important. Demand for employees in these areas can be met by traditional agricultural groups, as well ... -
Factors influencing the perceived efficacy of communicating agricultural messages through social media
(2010-08)The use of social media and specifically Twitter is a growing trend within agricultural communications. Social media allows individuals to publish content in real-time for little to no cost. This research examined the ... -
Is today's social technology impacting written communications? A single case examination of an introduction to agricultural education writing assignment
(2015-05)With increasing societal reliance upon social technology and technological advances, it is critical for communicators as well as educators to understand the impact that social technology use may have on the quality of ... -
Texas agricultural producers' perceptions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
(2011-05)The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico that encompasses the agricultural industry in Texas. However, research concerning Texas farmers and ranchers opinions ... -
Texas Agriscience Teacher Confidence Levels to Teach Advanced Animal Science for Science Credit
(2011-08)The primary purpose of this study was to determine the confidence level of Texas agricultural science teachers offering science credit in the advanced animal science classes and determine teachers’ levels of confidence in ... -
The inclusion and content of an international agriculture education course at the post secondary level: A Delphi study
(2010-05)The purpose of this study was to determine the inclusion and content of an international agricultural education course at the post-secondary level by answering the following research questions: What disciplines of ... -
The relationship between on campus learning communities and first year student success factors
(2008-12)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between students' first-year academic success, as measured by first-year GPA, and pre-university and university variables. The population for this study was CASNR ...