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The Retention And Success Of Alternatively Admitted Student Athletes: A Case Study Of The Unlv Athletic Department, Adrienne Ekas-Mueting Dec 2012

The Retention And Success Of Alternatively Admitted Student Athletes: A Case Study Of The Unlv Athletic Department, Adrienne Ekas-Mueting

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The aim of this exploratory study is to determine why student athletes admitted under University of Nevada, Las Vegas's (UNLV) alterative-admissions policy are successful, specifically by looking at the UNLV Athletic Department's institutional practices. Alternatively admitted athletes are the recipients of these practices. Although there is some research on the predictors of success for college-student athletes, the literature on alternatively admitted student-athlete success is negligible. This appears to be a specialty subgroup of students, and the institutional practices that contribute to their success should be identified and explored.

The purpose of this study was to qualitatively investigate and analyze whether …


Police Blotter, Unlv Department Of Police Services Jul 2012

Police Blotter, Unlv Department Of Police Services

Police Blotter

No abstract provided.


Unlv 101, Unlv Communications May 2012

Unlv 101, Unlv Communications

UNLV 101

No abstract provided.


Announcement: Graduate Research Symposium, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas Apr 2012

Announcement: Graduate Research Symposium, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Graduate Research Symposium (GCUA) (2010 - 2017)

Come and support graduate students' research from the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs.

The Graduate Research Symposium offers an opportunity for GCUA graduate students, representing various units, to present their research in an informal environment.

Awards will be presented to the top three posters.


The Proposal Of A Graduate Level Special Events Class At University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Megan Gerber Apr 2012

The Proposal Of A Graduate Level Special Events Class At University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Megan Gerber

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

This paper proposes the creation of a graduate level events management class at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. It goes through the creation of the class as well as what materials are critical to teach in such a class. It gives ideas and maps out the class for a teacher to be able to come in and create and revise to suit their teaching style. The sixteen week syllabus is completed as well as all assignments detailed out. It should be able to be implemented and taught with minimal changes.


Police Blotter, Unlv Department Of Police Services Jan 2012

Police Blotter, Unlv Department Of Police Services

Police Blotter

No abstract provided.