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Faculty And Staff Perception Of Financial Fraud In Higher Education, Stephanie Hammons
Faculty And Staff Perception Of Financial Fraud In Higher Education, Stephanie Hammons
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
This research was designed to survey full-time faculty and staff, from multiple universities, about their experience of fraud within their current and previous institution. Through the survey, we were provided insight into the perception of fraud within higher education institutions and the faculty and staff perception of how the institution handled it. Through the information provided in the survey, it is revealed if whether fraud is a rare occurrence at most institutions or if whether it is a bigger problem than it appears to be. In addition, we will learn how many instances of fraud within different institutions participants have …
The Sentencing Structure Of White-Collar Crime, Catherine Reeves
The Sentencing Structure Of White-Collar Crime, Catherine Reeves
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Corporate fraud is an all-too-common element in our society today. Unfortunately, many of those convicted of fraud end up with a seemingly light jail sentence. A possible explanation for this is that the judges could have many subconscious reasons to give lighter sentences in these cases than they do with other more violent cases. Since there are no strict guidelines for the sentencing of these “white-collar criminals,” the judge’s personal views can play a significant role. Many of the laws and guidelines for determining the sentence in fraud cases have stemmed from the corporate scandals of the early 2000’s, but …