Papers by Norvell Northcutt
I must thank my family first. My children were an inspiration and a motivating factor in my gradu... more I must thank my family first. My children were an inspiration and a motivating factor in my graduate work, and they kept me grounded. My greatest thanks goes to my husband and best friend, Bill, for his unconditional love and unending support of my work. He always believed in my talent, and encouraged me to spread my wings. Without his support through thirty-three years of laughter and tears, and I am not sure I could have completed this process. We are both Kentuckians and share not only love for one another, but also a love for the Appalachian Mountains and the Appalachian people. Because he dreamed bigger than I, our journey took us out of Kentucky and into an exciting and wonderful world. I must also thank my dissertation committee for their professional support and guidance. They somehow saw this study within me and encouraged the direction of my research. My committee-chair, Dr. Mary S. Black, epitomized that one-of-a-kind college professor that taught so much more than what was in books; her faith in me never wavered. She mentored and guided me through difficult times, and proved that mentoring is not a lost art in higher education. Of course, I must thank the wonderful men and women in Pike County, Kentucky who participated in this study. They welcomed me into their homes and shared their personal and intimate stories of teaching and mountain life. These people truly embraced me and I feel fortunate to have formed real friendships with them. I owe any success of this project to them. v A very warm and loving thanks goes to Janie Wilson, my college friend and friend for life. She drove over three hours to and from Lexington to pick me up when I visited, and devoted her time and energy driving me over the mountain roads and down the back roads for pictures and appointments. She introduced me to her family and friends, took me to local attractions, fed me, and gave me a place to stay. I would not have been able to complete this study without her. Her friendship and confidence in me will forever be appreciated. However, one should not be surprised by the openness and friendship from these mountain
I am deeply grateful for all those who have provided their hearts and hands to make this disserta... more I am deeply grateful for all those who have provided their hearts and hands to make this dissertation possible. First and foremost, I want to thank the entire loving CCLP family. The doctoral study journey may be only a small part of our lives, but the friendship and the mutual support that we have developed are for ever. Dr. William Moore, thank you for your great advice and patience and for bringing me into the CCLP family. You are a great scholar, mentor and role model. You teach us by your life experience that we will succeed as long as we have the heart. Dr. John Roueche, thank you for your continuous unconditional support, and for bringing me into the CCLP family. Your guidance as both a mentor and advisor has been invaluable. Your "Yes, You Can" attitude encourages us to go from success to success. Dr. Norvell Northcutt, thank you for your exceptional expertise and advice. The many times discussing details of this dissertation are incomparable v learning experience for me. And your Interactive Qualitative Analysis is the first methodology that I have learned to apply quantitative rigor to qualitative analysis. Dr. Margot Perez-Greene, thank you for your great support and being a role model. I enjoyed each and every NISOD conference ever since I became a member of the CCLP family. Dr. Cynthia Salinas, thank you for your unconditional support and valuable suggestions. I am glad to share with you the experience of obtaining degrees in both bioscience and education. Dr. Donald Green, thank you for your tremendous guidance and support. I am learning every minute that I am with you, especially your ability to teach lessons by story-telling. Dr. Kay McClenney, thank you for your great expertise and heart in community college developmental education and student success. This dissertation would not exist without the marvelous work of CCSSE staff and college practitioners. CCSSE is the best survey that I have seen focused on community college student experience. Finally, I want to thank my family, especially my parents, wife and daughter. It is your trust and full support that made me the first Ph.D. in the family. vi
Most importantly, to my mother, you gave me everything that I am. Without your spiritual, emotion... more Most importantly, to my mother, you gave me everything that I am. Without your spiritual, emotional and financial support, I would not be where I am today. I am blessed to have such a great family. Your unconditional support and love has been the key for the success I have experienced in my life and in completing my doctoral degree. viii
De jure segregation-Segregation by law. Family capital-Characteristics that create higher achieve... more De jure segregation-Segregation by law. Family capital-Characteristics that create higher achievement that is passed from generation to generation (NAEP). Historically Black Institution (HBI)-Publicly or privately funded college or university that originally only enrolled Black students and established prior to 1964 (NCES, 1996). This study includes both public and private HBIs as the limited data available are often intertwined and the private colleges were important in the educational story of Mississippi's Black students. The public 4-year HBIs are Alcorn State University (ASU), Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU), and Jackson State University (JSU). The private 4-year colleges are Tougaloo College,
This dissertation represents the culmination of an almost decade long journey. Its completion mer... more This dissertation represents the culmination of an almost decade long journey. Its completion merits the acknowledgement of many individuals who were instrumental to my success during this process. First, it has been an honor and privilege to be associated with the Community College Leadership Program at The University of Texas at Austin and its outstanding faculty and staff. In particular, I respectfully acknowledge Dr. John Roueche and the late Drs. William Moore and Donald Phelps who collectively provided direction, guidance, and support that were the source of immeasurable personal and professional development. Dr. Norvell Northcutt generously gave of his time and statistical expertise to facilitate the completion of this project. Dr. Kay McClenney and the Community College Survey of Student Engagement staff provided data to support the study. On a personal note, I also acknowledge my parents, Bill and Jeanette Head, for establishing a solid example of service to others and for inspiring me to follow in their paths. I would especially like to recognize my mother for her tireless devotion to my children, which made it possible for me to pursue this dream. vi
In this chapter, the research design and methodology for the study were described, as well as the... more In this chapter, the research design and methodology for the study were described, as well as the manner in which the research for this study was conducted. Commentary on the theoretical framework that undergirds the study was also included in this chapter.
Interactive Qualitative Analysis
… doctoral dissertation, The University of Texas …, 2003
The purpose of this study was to determine whether playing a problem-based learning (PBL) compute... more The purpose of this study was to determine whether playing a problem-based learning (PBL) computer game, Alien Rescue III, would promote continuing motivation (CM) to learn science, and to explore the possible sources of CM. Another goal was to determine whether CM and interest to learn science in the classroom were identical constructs. CM was defined as the pursuit of academic learning goals in noninstructional contexts that were initially encountered in the classroom. Alien Rescue was played for a total of 9 hours in the ...
This chapter provided an overview of the context of this study, including the introduction, state... more This chapter provided an overview of the context of this study, including the introduction, statement of the problem, specific problem area, purpose of the study, significance of the study, research questions, a brief explanation of the methodology, the perceived limitations and delimitations to the study, assumptions, and definitions of terms. The next chapter will begin by laying the groundwork of this study by providing an overview of developmental education and the state of affairs of developmental education in Texas. In addition, the theories of key experts in developmental education will be presented. A review of scholarly literature on institutional policies and practices regarding developmental education including instruction and student services will be presented.
American Journal of Disaster Medicine
Biomedical ethics decisions are often made after reflection, deliberation, and after a process of... more Biomedical ethics decisions are often made after reflection, deliberation, and after a process of communication, reveal the values and interests of the patient or the patient's family. However, acute and rapid changes in the patient, the very public view of the care provided, and a need for rapid decision making by paramedics in a prehospital setting make protracted deliberation and reflection a practical impossibility. As paramedics provide care for patients, they regularly make value-laden choices that affect the type of care, how care is provided, and to whom care is provided. These choices transcend the technical judgment and professional skills necessary for provision of emergency care in prehospital settings. This article identifies, describes, and organizes a number of central values of professional paramedics and discusses how values may be considered by paramedics when resolving conflicting values.
Interactive Qualitative Analysis
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Papers by Norvell Northcutt