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Leaders Fostering Dialogue Through Developmental Relationships: An Od Perspective, Rod P. Githens, Nileen Verbeten

Benerd College Faculty Books and Book Chapters

In complex and chaotic contexts, technical approaches to organizational change fail to produce desired results. This chapter explores how leaders can foster developmental relationships at the individual and group levels by using dialogue-centric methods to help individuals and groups identify emergent solutions. We integrate the literature on dialogic organization development (OD) and psychological safety to develop a perspective for developmental relationships in emergent contexts where groups cannot find clear solutions. The chapter culminates with an overview of three families of methodologies for fostering developmental relationships through dialogue at the group level: Technology of Participation (ToP), Liberating Structures, and Design Thinking. …

Student Loan Debt And First-Generation Community College Students, Sandra A. Fuentes

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The rising costs of college attendance and changes in financial aid packages leave students with little option other than to incur a debt of some amount. Unfortunately, colleges often fail to provide adequate financial literacy and student loan information so prospective students planning to attend college can make informed decisions. Student loans may seem attractive in the short term because, unlike other loans, repayment does not begin immediately. However, the accrual of student loan debt leads to long-term financial consequences, including the opportunity to build economic wealth after graduation. Utilizing a basic qualitative research design, I explored first-generation community college …

Social Movement Splintering: An Examination Of Stockton Stands With Minneapolis And News Media Representation, Kevin Ozomaro

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The phenomenon surrounding news media’s power to alter group identity and group cohesion is something that rarely a point of focus in communication studies. In this study I worked with a local social movement group called Stockton Stands with Minneapolis. This group illustrated the importance of maintaining shared values. Utilizing relational Interviewing, SSWM members provided evidence showing the connection between news media and group success. News media has had a role in shaping group members’ understanding of SSWM and activism. SSWM has faced internal conflict as a result of negative news representation. SSWM is a relatively small and young (2 …

Ceo Of Color In Residence - "Women In Business And Social Entrepreneurship: Using Our Voices For Good", Nicole Joseph-Chin

Eberhardt CEOs of Color in Residence

Mrs. Nicole Joseph-Chin, one of the Caribbean’s most experienced and respected Social Entrepreneurs and Impact Strategists and the CEO of Ms. Brafit, is the inaugural CEO of Color in Residence. In her talk, Joseph-Chin discusses how we can use our voices and business tactics to create social and environmental change, positively impacting our community, society, or the world.

Censoring Hate In The Music Industry: Shifting Perspectives In Pursuit Of Cultural Equity, Joey A. Tan

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Music is intended to be expressive and unconstrained, a tool of communicating emotion and bridging humanity. As such, censorship is widely despised among music creators, listeners, publishers, distributors, and other music industry stakeholders. “Freedom of expression,” however, proves to be an applicable argument for both sides of the matter when the censorship concerns hate directed at marginalized communities. Analyzing the concept of censorship through the lens of those with privilege and power fails to recognize the extent to which hate speech impacts its victims and the indirect recipients of the message. As a powerful influencer of popular and youth cultures, …

Moscone And Cesar Chavez, [Circa 1972], Unknown

Mayor Moscone

Picture of George Moscone and Cesar Chavez marching in opposition to Proposition 22, an anti-union initiative.

The Sociological Implications Of Automation For Labor, Floyd Gene Lytle

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The dramatic utilization of cybernated equipment has been one of the outstanding accomplishments of modern society. The benefits of this equipment, however, have not gone unchallenged. Since its introduction, automation has been a center of controversy, garnering ardent supporters and adamant critics. As a result, the impact of automation upon the individual and society has been the subject of study and research for both physical and social scientists.

It is the purpose of this study to (1) present a compendium of the literature about automation; (2) investigate the effect of automation upon the employment rate in the United States; (3) …

Maritime Labor Unions And Certain Other Factors Affecting The Shipping Industry In The Port Of San Francisco, 1931-1952, George Tway

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose or this paper. is to show that the decline in the Volume of tonnage handled by the Port of San Francisco from 1931 to 1952 is chiefly attributable to the tremendous economic growth of California since 1940. Other economic, as well as non-economic causes of this decline which are in the investigator's opinion, significant enough to warrant consideration, will be analyzed.

An Investigation To Determine The Extent To Which Speech Influences The Selection Of Employees, Paul Eugene Elam

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

In 1951-58 American colleges and universities will graduate approximately two hundred thousand students, of which approximately three hundred will be graduated in Stockton, California--and will present them face to face with their prospective employers. Technically most of these students will be well qualified for their respective positions. The chemist will be qualified for further research; the doctor will be qualified to practice medicine; and the lawyer will be ready to defend his first client. But, with these technical skills mastered how will he present himself? His first interview with the employer usually tells the full story. Is his voice what …