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Campus Storytelling Networks And Student Retention Intent, Dale Howard Davis
Campus Storytelling Networks And Student Retention Intent, Dale Howard Davis
Theses and Dissertations--Community & Leadership Development
In an effort to better understand retention, a survey was developed to ask students at a southern land-grant university how they communicate with each other. Communication Infrastructure Theory (CIT) was previously used to identify communication networks in urban neighborhoods. My thesis adapted this theory and networks to identify the strength of three communication techniques of college students and how it effects a student’s sense of belonging which can impact that student’s intent to stay in school.
Insights Into Perspectives On Environmental Sustainability, Amber R. Shobe
Insights Into Perspectives On Environmental Sustainability, Amber R. Shobe
Theses and Dissertations--Community & Leadership Development
As scientists become more aware of the imposing threats associated with climate change, university leaders are encouraged to become familiar with the principles of sustainability. Abundant research already supports the relevance of environmental sustainability in higher education; however, there exists a gap in the literature which investigates an understanding of environmental sustainability and the implementation of its practices. By examining colleges at the University of Kentucky, this study identifies organizational barriers to recognizing a thorough understanding of environmental sustainability at the departmental level. The results indicate that out of the eight colleges selected, two have no existing environmental sustainability programs …