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Becoming His Own Boss, Reginald A. Blake Jr.

Capstones

Sports and Academics have long been linked. If an athlete's grades aren’t up to par they can’t play, but when an athlete practices in the morning and at night, travels for games, how much learning can they actually do? There are cases however when an athlete uses sports as their ticket for higher education because their grades wouldn’t cut it. 16-year-old Deon McLaughlin is one of those students. For all his success on the court he’s battled with maintaining his school’s rigid academic standards. As good as he is, he knows the NBA isn’t a possibility, for him basketball is …

Balancing The Demands Of College And Athletics: First-Generation Female Student Athletes’ Perception Of The College Experience, Adrienne Rodriguez

Theses & Dissertations

Research Focus. The launch of the 1972 Title IX regulation education amendment arrived at a pivotal time for women in sports. “Title IX recognized the uniqueness of intercollegiate athletics by permitting colleges and universities to have separate and equal athletic programs for women” (Hogshead-Makar, & Zimbalist, 2007, p. 2). As more women began to participate in sports, pressures to perform both competitively and academically presented different challenges for female athletes during their collegiate career. For a female student-athletes to be successful in both academics and athletics, the student-athlete must discover a means to sustain a reasonable balance academically and athletically …

Helping Academic Struggling Elementary School Students Succeed, Dulce M. Carmona

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

There is a push to focus on academics for struggling elementary school students to be successful. Research has shown that teachers and tutors who use various teaching methods have helped students to be successful in their academic performance. This senior capstone project explores how struggling students can achieve success in school and at the same time can catch up with their classmates. Through a literature review, interviews and surveys conducted with two elementary school teachers, a coordinator and students in Monterey County, the results reveal how beneficial it is for students to have extra help from teachers and tutors. In …

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Teaching Addition To Students With Moderate Disabilities Using Video Prompting, Scott A. Dueker, Helen I. Cannella-Malone

The Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship

Academic performance for students with moderate to severe disabilities falls far behind their typically developing peers and puts them at risk for continued dependence after school ends. Video prompting is an evidence-based practice that has been used to teach various non-academic skills; however, few studies have focused on using video prompting to teach academic skills other than reading. This study used a delayed multiple baseline across students design to evaluate the use of video prompting to teach single- and double-digit addition to three students with moderate disabilities. Results indicated that all three students improved their accurate completion of addition problems …

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Rwu Students Take Shakespeare To The Courtroom, Courtney Dell'agnese

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In this interdisciplinary legal studies course, students learned valuable law techniques while putting popular Shakespearean characters on trial.

From Rwu To Boston Common: Honoring Lost Loved Ones, Jill Rodrigues

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How the idea for Boston Common’s annual Memorial Day flag garden took root on the Roger Williams University campus.

Rwu Alum Creates Design For Popular New Summer Beer, Julia Rubin

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Leah Saccoccio `12, senior designer at Anheuser Busch, created the eye-catching design for Natural Light's new Naturdays beer.

As Civic Scholars, Rwu Graduates Ready To Change The World, Jill Rodrigues

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From committing to service on their first day as students to a deep dive into community-engaged work and real-world research projects, the Class of 2019 embodies civic scholarship at RWU.

Class Of 2019 Graduate Students Urged To “Make A Difference”, Jill Rodrigues

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In RWU’s first annual Graduate Commencement, speakers challenge graduate students to change the world.

Teacher Perceptions Of Parental Incarceration And Its Influence On Children's Academic Success, Amber L. Hooper

MSU Graduate Theses

A child’s educational fulfillment is often supported by the stability of parents being present in a child’s life. Children’s academic learning can be reinforced by parents taking an active role in promoting their child’s education. When a parent is incarcerated, the child can be left without a support person for their academic success. This may lead to behavior problems in school and the increased chance at academic failure and grade retention. The separation of a parent in a child’s early education years may have effects that last into adulthood and set the stage for intergenerational incarceration. This study examined teachers’ …

Rwu’S University College Graduates Students From All Walks Of Life, Courtney Dell'agnese

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In the 2019 University College commencement ceremony, RWU celebrated the accomplishments of students who received their degrees or certificates and honor society inductees.

Lavender Graduation Celebrates Queer And Trans Students, Justin Wilder, Julia Rubin

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Friends and family celebrated 18 graduating students from RWU's Queer and Trans community at our second annual Lavender Graduation.

A Conversation With 2019 Student Commencement Speaker Phoebe Thaler, Julia Rubin

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Phoebe Thaler `19 spoke with RWU News about the significance of being student commencement speaker, the importance of representation, community, and advocacy and her hopes for the future.

Eagle Insider, Georgia Southern University

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• Strong APR numbers posted by athletic department; Seven programs earn record multi-year numbers
• Coaches caravan
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Leaders Honored In Student Achievement Awards, Julia Rubin

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On May 5, friends, family and RWU community members gathered to celebrate the many accomplishments of our student leaders.

Rwu Business Students Develop 10-Year R.I. Business And Economic Report For State Government Officials, Jill Rodrigues

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Analyzing key business and economic factors from 2008-2017, findings from the report have been released on the R.I. Secretary of State website.

Students Share Research At Academic Showcase And Honors, Jill Rodrigues

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SASH provides a forum for students to present their scholarly and creative work before an audience of peers.

Hawks Soar Past The Challenge: Rwu Day Of Giving Breaks Records, Jill Rodrigues

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Participation more than doubled, raising the most funds ever on an annual Day of Giving.

Greek Affiliation As A Contributing Factor To College Academic Success: A Case Study, Michaela Reuben

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This study explores how an individual’s college academic success can be impacted by affiliation with a Greek organization. This research analyzes how Greek-affiliated students compare academically to non-Greek students, how the bonds between an individual and their Greek organization impact the academic success of the average individual, and the methods of academic support that Greek organizations provide to its members. Henri Tajfel’s Social Identity Theory is utilized as a framework of analysis. According to this theory, individuals who identify as being a member of a group adopt the behaviors and values of the group. Because Greek organizations implement some form …

Effects Of Military Life On Children’S Academic Performance, Renee Marie Edwards

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Children with at least one military parent are in public classrooms all over the United States. The military lifestyle is one of a kind, and it is essential for educators to understand its effects. Through use of literature review and interviews with local elementary teachers, this capstone examines the effects of the military lifestyle on their children’s academic performance. Military life can cause some emotional, social and behavioral problems among children depending on what they are currently experiencing. It is important for educators to understand what military children are experiencing in order to best support them academically and emotionally.

Effects Of Latino Parental Involvement In Their Children’S Academics, Sonia Gutierrez

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Parental involvement is a large factor in a child’s life. It has been around for many years and has been interconnected with students’ academic achievement regardless of race and socioeconomic status. Research indicates that Latino parents are less involved in their children’s academics due to their personal definition of parental involvement. However, Latino parents really want to get involved in their children’s education, but there are barriers that limit the type of parental involvement they exhibit. Teachers and administrators value parental involvement and try to encourage all parents to participate but at times do not understand the struggles some Latino …

At First Ever Star Field Flashlight Exhibition, Expect The Unexpected, Julia Rubin

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On Sunday May 5, RWU artists of all types will showcase their work at the WaterFire Arts Center, in the first-ever Star Field Flashlight Exhibition.

A Celebration Of Community Engagement, Julia Rubin

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On Wednesday, April 24, students, faculty, staff, and community members, gathered to recognize more than 80 collaborative projects that have bolstered community initiatives and instilled in students important skills for the future.

Rwu Students Claim Second Place In Student Advertising Competition, Jill Rodrigues, Justin Wilder

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Innovative marketing campaign earns interdisciplinary team top-two finish in the regional round of the National Student Advertising Competition.

The Women @ Rwu Conference And Showcase: Recognizing Innovative, Creative And Cutting-Edge Work, Courtney Dell'agnese

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On May 3, join The Women’s Faculty Caucus in celebrating 58 women and woman-identified faculty and staff members as they present their research, scholarship, creative talents, and more.

It's About Outcome: Look For Colleges That Care, Ben Sells

Press Releases

Now that spring break has come and gone, high school seniors and their parents will be finalizing a college choice for fall. They have more independent and objective information available to them to help make that choice than ever before.

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