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Exploring Entrepreneurial Orientation In First- And Continuing-Generation College Graduates, Ryan D. Butt
Exploring Entrepreneurial Orientation In First- And Continuing-Generation College Graduates, Ryan D. Butt
College of Business Theses and Dissertations
Numerous studies have explored first-generation college student experiences leading up to and throughout their time seeking a bachelor’s degree. Other research has investigated the relationship between risk perception or self-efficacy traits and entrepreneurial orientation. The purpose of this study is to fill the gap between these two research streams by exploring the relationship of entrepreneurial orientation in, and between, first- and continuing-generation college graduates, specifically evaluating their post-graduation experience. This project explores entrepreneurial orientation, risk-taking, self-efficacy, and familial obligations to explore potential similarities and differences between first-and continuing-generation graduates. Specifically, this study hypothesized that first-generation college graduates would have greater …
The Cost Of Success For Black, Racialized Minority, And Indigenous Academic Leaders, Helen Ezenwa
The Cost Of Success For Black, Racialized Minority, And Indigenous Academic Leaders, Helen Ezenwa
College of Business Theses and Dissertations
Black, racialized minorities and Indigenous leaders (“BrmI”, Henry et al., 2017) in higher education are part of an elite group of educators. Less than 5% of full professors are Black and Hispanic (Taylor et al., 2020), and it is typically from this pool that academic leaders (e.g., Provost, Department Chair) are selected. Given this finite population, this research aims to understand one potential reason for lack of ascension into positions of power for academic leaders of color: the cost of that success. Through the lens of stigma and discrimination, I hypothesize that academic BrmI leaders consider the interpersonal and intrapersonal …
University Internationalization As A Method Of Human Capital Development, Kari Costello
University Internationalization As A Method Of Human Capital Development, Kari Costello
College of Business Theses and Dissertations
University internationalization involves a complex set of initiatives that provide students and faculty with opportunities to gain global perspectives and intercultural skills which can enhance human capital. Typically, these activities are evaluated in terms of participation numbers or financial costs. But little attention is paid to understanding the intangible benefits of internationalization activities. This study aims to understand the benefits of international educational experiences and determine whether they can be considered investments from a human capital perspective. This mixed methods study involved qualitative interviews and a quantitative survey of over 400 students and faculty at a university. The results demonstrated …