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Intercultural Perspectives On Managing Organizational Change In Response To Government Policy Reform: A Case Study On The Leadership Of New Oriental Education, Yihe Yang

Dissertations

In 2021, a policy aimed at addressing educational inequality triggered a significant upheaval in the private tutoring sector of China by fundamentally transforming prevailing business models and financial viability within the industry. New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (New Oriental Education), one of the preeminent private tutoring enterprises in China, attracted considerable attention for its subsequent organizational change. This study explored the leadership dynamics and organizational change efforts implemented by New Oriental after the policy enactment.

The theoretical framework synthesized organizational change theory, organizational culture, and transformative leadership approaches from both Western and Chinese perspectives. It elucidated effective practices …

Examining Systemic And Dispositional Factors Impacting Historically Disenfranchised Schools Across North Carolina, Raketa Ouedraogo-Thomas

Dissertations

This mixed method sequential explanatory study provided analysis of North Carolina (NC) school leaders’ dispositions in eliminating opportunity gaps, outlined in NC’s strategic plan. The study’s quantitative phase used descriptive and correlation analysis of eight Likert subscales around four tenets of transformative leadership (Shields, 2011) and aspects of critical race theory (Bell, 1992; Ladson-Billings, 1998; Ladson-Billings & Tate, 2006) to understand systemic inequities and leadership attitudes.

The qualitative phase comprised three analyses of education leadership dispositions and systemic factors in NC schools. The first analysis of State Board of Education meeting minutes from 2018–2023 quantified and analyzed utterances of racism …

Racism Without Race: The Racialization Of Middle Eastern And North African Students At U.S. Colleges, Hannah Mesouani

Dissertations

Although a growing body of literature covers the experiences of international students at U.S. colleges, the stories of those who do not fit into the U.S. racial schema remain untold. This study examined how Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) students understood their racial identities given the United States’ tense history with Islam and the MENA world. Using foundational texts on critical race theory, current scholarship on Arab Americans and foreign-born students, and facets of the Ethnic Identity Scale (EIS), this study examined the experiences of MENA students who study amid a national backdrop of xenophobia and racialized Islamophobia. This …

Being Multicultural In The Workplace, Fiorella Morales

Dissertations

As the workforce becomes increasingly diverse and organizations elevate their efforts to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), it is critical to engage in a deeper investigation of the experiences of multicultural individuals at work. In this qualitative study, nine multicultural individuals were interviewed using a sociological lens to gain their perspective on the relationship between their identity and their work experiences. The primary research questions that guided this study were: (a) how do multicultural individuals influence the workplace? In turn, (b) how do their workplace experiences affect their identity and sense of self? Data was coded and …

A Tide Of Technical Trends: Technology Competence Among Licensed Counselors, Brittany G. Suggs, Mary Sanderfer Stull, Spencer R. Baker, Kathie T. Erwin, David M. Savinsky

Journal of Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision

The inclusion of technology in mental health care can revolutionize the accessibility, affordability, and effectiveness of counseling services, while furnishing practical solutions to reduce mental health disparities and meet widening care demands. Steered by the Coalition for Technology in Behavioral Science (CTiBS) telebehavioral health (TBH) competencies, this study employed a descriptive survey design to investigate licensed counselors’ (LCs’) perceived technology competence in mental health care. The following research question steered the study’s exploration: What is the nature of perceived technology competence among LCs? The overarching hypothesis speculated that LCs’ exposure, familiarity, and current utilization of various mental health technologies would …

Examining The Cross-Cultural Competence Of United States Christian Missionaries Engaged In Developing Indigenous Leaders: A Mixed Methods Study, Craig W. Goodman

Dissertations

For the past two millennia, missionaries have crossed from one culture to another to bring the Christian message to all cultures of the world. Questions about the effectiveness of these mission efforts have been asked and researched by many; however, one key question remains unanswered: what personal attributes help a person to be more competent at crossing cultures as they interact with people from other cultures? Although cross-cultural competence has been studied in a variety of fields over the past 50 years, the models and assessments used have never been applied to Christian missionaries.

To address this deficiency, this parallel …

Becoming A More Empathetic Leader And Person, Rachel Shellstrom

Undergraduate Honors Theses

When defining empathy, the most common definition is “stepping into someone else’s shoes.” Along with this definition, many also share that it is important to have empathy and be an empathetic person. Yet, when thinking about its importance and this definition, a few questions arise: can we actually step into someone else’s shoes? Can we truly understand what someone else is feeling and experiencing if we are not them or do not hold the same identities that they do? Through a deeper exploration of existing empathy building certificate programs and empathy research, this thesis project explores these exact questions and …

Public Safety Presence And Response In Campus Housing: Using Restorative Justice Interventions To Mitigate Harm And Restore Trust In The Residential Community, Sydney Pidgeon

M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects

In the wake of social unrest and demands of police reform (Childress et al., 2020; Davidson, 2020; Rogers & Gravelle, 2020), institutions of higher education have a unique opportunity to model a system of campus safety that mitigates harm and restores trust. This research explores the complex relationship between campus safety officers and residential life staff and student leaders at a mid-sized private institution and implements restorative justice interventions to rebuild trust between the two populations. This research created an intervention framework that improved the ongoing partnership between the Office of Residential Life and Department of Public Safety and facilitated …

Il Corpo E Il Sacrificio Delle Donne; Affermazione Femminile Di Sé Attraverso Il Cibo, Katherine Sanchez

Italian Renaissance Foodways

No abstract provided.

Using Visual Storytelling To Design Solutions-Based Approaches To Homelessness, Peggy Peattie

Dissertations

Despite millions of dollars spent over several decades on assistance programs, the nation’s homeless population has increased for the last four years in a row. The number of people reporting as homeless for the first time doubled in San Diego between June 2019 and June 2020. Trying to impose a one-size-fits-all model of care on a population comprised of unique individuals has resulted in many homeless opting for the street rather than subjugating themselves to rules they feel do not treat them with respect and dignity. Yet, the perspectives of homeless individuals are excluded from decision-making dialogue around policies and …

Uncertainty Reduction In Initial Interactions, Melissa Cabrera

McNair Summer Research Program

Uncertainty reduction strategies are among the most fundamental motivations for human communication. When interacting with new people, uncertainty reduction is a crucial tool people use to learn about that person and determine what their relationship will be like. Research related to the strategies that humans use to reduce uncertainty typically focus on initial interactions and the early stages of relationships. Many recent studies tend to focus on the comparison between computer mediated communication and in-person interactions. In contrast, the current project focuses on the strategies people are most likely to employ when they are working to reduce uncertainty in face-to-face …

La Habana: A History Of Society, Livelihood, Movement, And Land Use On The Iquitos-Nauta Highway, Katie Brown

Undergraduate Honors Theses

With increasing infrastructural projects and land titling in the Peruvian Amazon, many changes are occurring within small roadside communities. In this case study, we investigate how these changes impact livelihoods, land use, travel patterns, and social relations within the broader concepts of development, privatization of land, and commodification of nature. Specifically we focus on the caserío La Habana situated on the Iquitos-Nauta highway in the Loreto region of Peru. Semi-formal interviews and ethnographic methods were conducted to gather information on social organization, history of the community, land use practices, migration patterns, opinions on the road, and livelihood strategies. After data …

Drag: Spectacle,Transformance, And The Construction Of Gender Utopia, Tyler J. Henry

Undergraduate Honors Theses

We live in a world of constant performance. Simultaneously being performer and audience, we navigate every day situated in the suspension of disbelief due to society’s spectacle. We are continuously enacting, evaluating, providing feedback, and adjusting in order to perform just well enough to be accepted into mainstream society. Gender is often understood and constructed in rigid binaries where performing too much or too little can lead to exclusion from acceptance into society. However, there are some who purposefully perform in order to criticize the binaries and cultivate an area of limbo between masculine and feminine. I am referring to …

Connecting The Dots: How Iot Is Going To Revolutionize The Digital Marketing Landscape For Millennials, Chloe E. Spilotro

Undergraduate Honors Theses

The growing phenomenon of the Internet of Things (IoT), which is that any item capable of being connected to the Internet will be, presents an unprecedented opportunity for businesses. Using an extensive literature review, the current research examines the significant shift in marketing strategies that need to take place to target the millennial generation of as they adopt IoT. Most research defines the Millennial generation as those born from the early 1980s to the early 2000s. As individuals in this generation grow older, there are two behavioral implications: 1) their acceptance of technology suggests they will be quick to adopt …

Promoting Completion Of Advance Directives In A Hispanic Religious Congregation: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Luis Daniel San Miguel, Mary Jo Clark

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Background: Hispanics utilize more aggressive medical treatment at the end of life and are less likely to receive end-of-life care consistent with their wishes than nonHispanic Whites. Hispanics are less likely than nonHispanic Whites to have an advance directive (AD). Increasing AD completion among Hispanics can promote end-of-life care consistent with their wishes, diminish healthcare disparities, and eliminate unnecessary healthcare spending. Objectives: To promote completion of advance directives by increasing knowledge, positive attitudes, and comfort with advance care planning (ACP) among Hispanics through culturally sensitive interventions. Intervention: The project was conducted in Spanish and implemented among a …

The Actual Cost Of Cell Phones, Kelsey Engelhardt

Undergraduate Honors Theses

The Actual Cost of Cell Phones

Conférence Sur Certaines Femmes Célèbres Du 5Ème Arrondissement: 1934, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 3

Bref texte, sans doute incomplet de cette conférence faite à la Société de la Montagne Sainte- Geneviève ; il y est surtout question des religieuses trinitaires, dont Marguerite Durand fut l’élève, rue Henner. Elle évoque un souvenir personnel, datant de l’époque où elle était jeune pensionnaire de la Comédie-Française.

Causerie Sur La Maison Des Femmes Journalistes Et Sur « La Fronde », Faite À La Société Pour L’Amélioration Du Sort De La Femme Le 22 Janvier 1933, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 2

Cette conférence est relative à la Résidence d’été des femmes journalistes que Marguerite Durand créa à Pierrefonds en 1932 dans l’ancienne maison de Séverine, « Les Trois marches » ; la fondatrice de La Fronde avait racheté cette maison à la mort de son amie, en 1929.

L'Ecole Laïque, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 1

Ecrit en 1931, année de la célébration du cinquantenaire de l’école laïque, ce long texte, qui retrace les grandes étapes de l’histoire de l’enseignement en France, est un plaidoyer en faveur de l’école républicaine.

Discours À La Mémoire De Séverine, 1930, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 1

Texte des discours prononcés par Marguerite Durand en avril 1930, à l’occasion du premier anniversaire de la mort de son amie et consœur Séverine. Elle évoque les hommages rendus à la grande journaliste (monuments, noms de rue, etc.), la Société des Amis de Séverine, ainsi que la carrière et les qualités humaines et professionnelles de Séverine, qui fut l’un des grandes signatures de La Fronde.

Les Femmes Dans Le Journalisme, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 3

No abstract provided.

Le Féminisme : Ce Qu’Il Obtint, Ce Qu’Il Attend. Besançon, Vendredi 13 Janvier 1928, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 2

Lors de cette conférence, Marguerite Durand retrace à grands traits l’histoire du féminisme, remontant aux Croisades pour expliquer sa lointaine origine.

L’Éligibilité D’Abord, Collège Libre Des Sciences Sociales, 12 Novembre 1927, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 2

Le texte (malheureusement lacunaire) de cette conférence revient sur les prétextes que l’on oppose au vote des femmes, et propose que les femmes aient d’abord l’éligibilité. Marguerite Durand donne l’exemple de nombreux pays où les droits électoraux des femmes sont depuis longtemps établis.

Conférence Sur Le Vote Des Femmes, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 3

No abstract provided.

Antisémitisme; Affaire Dreyfus; Séverine Interroge Le Pape Léon Xiii, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 1

Marguerite Durand évoque dans ce texte Edouard Drumont et son journal antisémite La libre parole, les causes de l’antisémitisme de la fin du 19e siècle, l’affaire Dreyfus, en particulier du point de vue de la journaliste Séverine, qui assista avec la directrice de La Fronde au procès en révision à Rennes en 1899. Le texte porte aussi sur l’interview que Séverine fit du pape Léon XIII en 1892, « restée célèbre dans les annales du journalisme ».

L'Humilité Ne Convient Plus Aux Femmes, Club Soroptimist, 1925, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 2

Dans cette conférence prononcée en 1925 devant les membres du Club Soroptimist – réseau international de femmes professionnelles, fondé en 1921 aux Etats-Unis et en 1924 en France par le docteur Suzanne Noël - Marguerite Durand, qui fut elle-même une « Soroptimist », réfute les préjugés sur la prétendue incapacité féminine, dont elle voit l’origine dans l’ignorance de l’histoire des femmes et de leur rôle dans tous les domaines d’activité. Elle y réclame aussi le droit de vote, en dénonçant les « arguments» spécieux de ceux qui s’y opposent.

Discours Prononcé À L'Occasion De L'Apposition D'Une Plaque À La Mémoire D'Hubertine Auclert, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 3

No abstract provided.

Protection De L'Enfance, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 1

Face aux natalistes qui réclament plus d’enfants pour la France, Marguerite Durand préconise dans ce texte des mesures telles que l’hygiène et la puériculture pour réduire la mortalité infantile. Elle dénonce aussi les absurdités de l’organisation de la protection de la petite enfance.

L'Art Oratoire, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 3

Texte des cours dispensés par Marguerite Durand à l’Ecole de conférencières qu’elle créa en 1921 à Paris. Cette école était destinée à apprendre aux femmes à prendre la parole en public en défendant leurs idées. On ne sait si cette école perdura. L’idée en fut reprise en 1932 par l’Union française pour le suffrage des femmes et l’avocate féministe Marcelle Kraemer-Bach fonda une école d’oratrices au sein du Musée social.

L'Impératrice Eugénie Et L’Impératrice Augusta-Victoria, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 1

Texte consacré à la dernière impératrice des Français et à la dernière impératrice des Allemands, épouse de Guillaume II, mortes toutes deux en 1921. Marguerite Durand y réfute les « légendes » qui ont donné d’elles une fausse image. La journaliste était très attachée à la figure de l’impératrice Eugénie, qu’elle considérait comme l’une des premières féministes et pour laquelle elle lança l’initiative d’un musée à Pierrefonds.