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These digital collections include theses, dissertations, faculty presentations, student publications, and datasets from the School of Education. Due to departmental name changes, materials from the following historical departments are also included here: Educational Administration; Extension Education; Trade and Industrial Education; Vocational Agricultural Education; Vocational Education.

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    Coming home after studying abroad: how Saudi female scholars re-adapt, re-adjust, and transfer their knowledge
    (Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Alandejani, Jehan, author; Timpson, William M., advisor; Jennings, Louise, committee member; Quick, Don, committee member; Puig, Maria Elena, committee member
    Studying in another country offers scholars exposure to new cultures and opportunities to learn ways to reform systems and increase knowledge in their countries. Upon returning home, repatriate scholars are expected to utilize what they have learned, which involves implementing or transferring their newly acquired knowledge to their employer institutions. However, repatriate scholars face colleagues who are resistant to change, and their home institutions lack the appropriate environment and tools to help them transfer their acquired knowledge successfully. This narrative study examined the stories and transformations of female assistant professors who travelled from Saudi Arabia to the United States or the United Kingdom to further their education. Two in-depth interviews were conducted with each of the six participants and one follow-up email was sent. Four of the participants worked at public universities and two worked at private universities in Saudi Arabia. The data were analyzed using both thematic analysis and constant data comparative analysis. The results showed that all the participants went through reverse culture shock. Parents expressed their sorrow and concern for their children as they struggled to adjust. These are the recommendations based on the study's participants. Patience is the key to overcoming challenges. It takes time and a positive attitude to reach goals and to get new ideas implemented. Do not attempt to implement change at a fast pace because the fast pace overwhelms the students and alienates peers. Participants of the study also had an easier adjustment to their home culture when they chose an environment that was similar to the environment abroad.