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University of New Mexico

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2009

African American universities and colleges--Transportation--Safety measures

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Death By Design: An Examination Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities Intercollegiate Athletic Department Transportation Policies, Courtney L. Flowers Aug 2009

Death By Design: An Examination Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities Intercollegiate Athletic Department Transportation Policies, Courtney L. Flowers

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The purpose of this study was to examine HBCU (Historically Black College and University) intercollegiate athletic transportation practices and policies. This dissertation examined the transportation policies and procedures currently used by HBCU intercollegiate athletic programs. The study sought to answer the following research questions: 1. What are the current transportation policies, procedures and practices relative to : modes of transportation, policy development and communication, driver qualifications, vehicle maintenance, and the use of 12 & 15-passenger vans 2. What are the factors that contribute to mode of transportation? Ninety-nine HBCU athletic administrators were surveyed for this study using a 28-question survey …