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Positive Impact Of Peer Mentorships In The Project Panther Life Program, Salma A. Hadeed, Amanda Giust
Positive Impact Of Peer Mentorships In The Project Panther Life Program, Salma A. Hadeed, Amanda Giust
South Florida Education Research Conference
FIU’s Project Panther LIFE is a program that allows students with Intellectual Disabilities to have a full college experience. Project Panther LIFE students receive support from their Academic Mentors and Peer Coaches during the academic year. This study examines the positive impacts of peer relationships between Panther LIFE students and their mentor support system.
High School Influences On The Selection Of Athletic Training As A Career, Denisha S. Fergusson, Jennifer L. Doherty-Restrepo, Michelle L. Odai
High School Influences On The Selection Of Athletic Training As A Career, Denisha S. Fergusson, Jennifer L. Doherty-Restrepo, Michelle L. Odai
South Florida Education Research Conference
Context: Research suggests internships, mentorship, and specialized school programs positively influence career selection; however, little data exists specific to athletic training.
Objective: We identified high school (HS) experiences influencing career choice in college athletic training students (ATS).
Design: Our survey included 35 Likert-type close-ended questions, which were reviewed by a panel of faculty and peers to establish content and construct validity.
Setting: Participants completed an online questionnaire at their convenience.
Participants: 217 college ATS (153 female, 64 male) from a random selection of accredited programs on the east coast. We excluded minors, freshmen, and undecided majors from the study. Informed …