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Student Affairs Professionals As Tempered Radicals: Lessons On Action And Advocacy, Devin A. De Both Jan 2022

Student Affairs Professionals As Tempered Radicals: Lessons On Action And Advocacy, Devin A. De Both

Masters Theses

Modern universities are intricate organizations with many stakeholders each with their own goals and objectives. In a time of resource scarcity, student affairs professionals are tasked with advocating on behalf of their students, staffs, departments, and priorities against more solvent operations. Effective managers and administrators must align their priorities with other actors on campus and in accordance with institutional values. This study asked how professionals engage in the advocacy process, including the strategies that they use. Utilizing the tempered radicals perspective, this qualitative study was conducted through four interviews with experienced senior level student affairs professionals.


Student Veterans And Their Transition To Becoming A College Student, Paul R. Higgerson Jan 2017

Student Veterans And Their Transition To Becoming A College Student, Paul R. Higgerson

Masters Theses

This study sought to understand how student veterans view their transition to becoming a college student. A small, but increasing, amount of studies have been conducted on this topic. A qualitative approach, specifically a narrative method, was utilized to better understand how student veterans made meaning of the life events they experienced during their transition. Six student veterans in at least their second semester at their current institution were interviewed one-on-one, and their narratives are included here. This study revealed that student veterans and adult learners share many characteristics and that by viewing the student veteran as a student in …


Underrepresented Students Perceptions Of Their Second Year In College, Dena R. Kniess, Pamela A. Havice Mar 2013

Underrepresented Students Perceptions Of Their Second Year In College, Dena R. Kniess, Pamela A. Havice

Dena R. Kniess

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Underrepresented Students Perceptions Of Their Second Year In College, Dena R. Kniess, Pamela A. Havice Mar 2013

Underrepresented Students Perceptions Of Their Second Year In College, Dena R. Kniess, Pamela A. Havice

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

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Underrepresented Students Perceptions Of Their Second Year In College, Dena Kniess, Pamela Havice Mar 2013

Underrepresented Students Perceptions Of Their Second Year In College, Dena Kniess, Pamela Havice

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Outcomes To Objectives: Learning About Quality Assessment, Dena R. Kniess, Robert B. Engblom, Sally E. Farber, Ro-Anne A. Royer, Amy Vander Sanden Apr 2003

Outcomes To Objectives: Learning About Quality Assessment, Dena R. Kniess, Robert B. Engblom, Sally E. Farber, Ro-Anne A. Royer, Amy Vander Sanden

Dena R. Kniess

Recently assessment has become an important component of student affairs and higher education to assist in determining the effect and impact of programs and educational initiatives. To embrace this trend, the Office of Housing and Residence Life at Ball State University (IN) created learning outcomes for students living in residence halls. Through reflective questioning, discussion, and assessment, the Residence Life program strives to further the development and learning experience of students.


Outcomes To Objectives: Learning About Quality Assessment, Dena R. Kniess, Robert B. Engblom, Sally E. Farber, Ro-Anne A. Royer, Amy Vander Sanden Apr 2003

Outcomes To Objectives: Learning About Quality Assessment, Dena R. Kniess, Robert B. Engblom, Sally E. Farber, Ro-Anne A. Royer, Amy Vander Sanden

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Recently assessment has become an important component of student affairs and higher education to assist in determining the effect and impact of programs and educational initiatives. To embrace this trend, the Office of Housing and Residence Life at Ball State University (IN) created learning outcomes for students living in residence halls. Through reflective questioning, discussion, and assessment, the Residence Life program strives to further the development and learning experience of students.


Outcomes To Objectives: Learning About Quality Assessment, Dena Kniess, Robert Engblom, Sally Farber, Ro-Anne Royer, Amy Sanden Apr 2003

Outcomes To Objectives: Learning About Quality Assessment, Dena Kniess, Robert Engblom, Sally Farber, Ro-Anne Royer, Amy Sanden

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Recently assessment has become an important component of student affairs and higher education to assist in determining the effect and impact of programs and educational initiatives. To embrace this trend, the Office of Housing and Residence Life at Ball State University (IN) created learning outcomes for students living in residence halls. Through reflective questioning, discussion, and assessment, the Residence Life program strives to further the development and learning experience of students.