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Examining The Relationship Between All-Female Education And Work Outcomes, Angelica Provost

Honors Projects in Management

This thesis is aimed at studying the long-term impact an all-female secondary education has on work outcomes. Most of the current research on an all-female education pertains to current secondary students or those who are in college. There are minimal studies that analyze if one’s educational environment has a long-term influence on their career. This study hypothesized that an all-female secondary education has a long-term impact on job satisfaction, job performance, and job engagement. This impact is manifested through the Big 5 personality traits of conscientiousness and extraversion, as well as the multifaceted personality trait Core Self Evaluation (CSE). While …

Enter Business As A Secretary

Historical Documents of Bryant University (1863-present)

Pamphlet written to sell prospective female students on the strengths of the secretarial program at Bryant. Includes lengthy section entitled "These Employers Know Bryant College," listing companies throughout the country who presumably hired Bryant students in the past.

What Mrs. Hunter Told Her Daughter

Historical Documents of Bryant University (1863-present)

Pamphlet designed to interest women in pursuing business-related studies at Bryant College through the story of a conversation between Janet, a theoretical prospective college student, and her mother.

A College Of Higher Education For Business

Historical Documents of Bryant University (1863-present)

Short pamphlet talking about the importance of women in business and the advantages a Bryant education can provide.

"The invention of the typewriter three generations ago opened up new business opportunities for women. Everybody knows that moder business could not run efficiently without women."

Correct Conduct For Career And College, Anne Kent

Historical Documents of Bryant University (1863-present)

Pamphlet outlining the rules of etiquette young female students should follow throughout their academic and business careers, as determined by Anne Kent and Emily Post.

Betty Wins A Malted

Historical Documents of Bryant University (1863-present)

Short promotional pamphlet designed to attract career-minded female students to Bryant College. Contains a short story about Betty, a hypothetical student, telling a friend the advantages of studying business at Bryant, as well as some factual information about the school and photos of the Providence campus.

Betty Faces A Poser

Historical Documents of Bryant University (1863-present)

Short promotional pamphlet designed to attract career-minded female students to Bryant College. Contains a short story about Betty, a hypothetical student, telling a friend the advantages of studying business at Bryant, as well as some factual information about the school and photos of the Providence campus.

To The High School Graduate (1), Henry L. Jacobs

Historical Documents of Bryant University (1863-present)

This is a brochure designed to convince young men graduating high school to study business at Bryant College, even after going off to serve in World War 2. Both the brochure and the letter from Bryant President Henry L. Jacobs urges the prospective student to "consider his future, what is to become of him after the war is over and the gigantic reconstruction period sets in."

Careers For Women

Historical Documents of Bryant University (1863-present)

Detailed brochure discussing the career opportunities in the business world during the wartime era and outlining the different programs Bryant College had to offer prospective female students.

Making Good

Historical Documents of Bryant University (1863-present)

Bulletin urging prospective male and female students to enroll in business and clerical programs at Bryant & Stratton, particularly those who are not going to fight in World War I but could still use their clerical skills to help the government.

"The government needs the services of 100,000 young men and young women... ACT PROMPTLY, as the government needs the help of every efficient stenographer and clerk it can secure."