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They Decided To Graduate: A Study Of Collegiate African American Men’S Transformational Experiences In College And Beyond, Kathy Marie Freeman
They Decided To Graduate: A Study Of Collegiate African American Men’S Transformational Experiences In College And Beyond, Kathy Marie Freeman
Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations
This is a study of African American men alumni who were members of a Black Male Initiative (BMI) organization at a predominantly white institution (PWI) in the Midwest. The research explores the motivation and transformational experiences of BMI alumni and how their participation in the organization provided the support and motivation they needed to persist and graduate. Self-determination theory and transformational learning theory formed the theoretical frameworks that inform this study. This qualitative study obtained data from 10 African American men by using a 60-90 minute in-depth interview structure with 10 open-ended questions. This dissertation builds on the growing literature …
Retention Relationships: Connecting Higher Education Employees To Students Through Student Organizations, Michelle Sanford
Retention Relationships: Connecting Higher Education Employees To Students Through Student Organizations, Michelle Sanford
Dissertations
This mixed methods study investigated higher education employee involvement with student organizations to determine if a connection existed between an employee’s engagement with a student organization and the employee’s retention at the university. Research shows that student involvement in campus life and with student organizations increases student retention (Astin, 1984); however, few research studies have focused on the impact this type of involvement has on employee retention. In this study, the researcher explored the following research questions: How does employee engagement with student organizations impact employee retention? Why do employees choose to support student organizations? The researcher examined these questions …
The Perceived Occupational Benefits Of Competing In Technical Collegiate Competitions, Trenton James Lindbloom
The Perceived Occupational Benefits Of Competing In Technical Collegiate Competitions, Trenton James Lindbloom
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Today’s workforce is more complex and demanding than ever before. In order to compete in today’s job market, students need to be equipped with complex problem solving skills and hands-on experience before graduation. While the formal classroom provides knowledge in basic skills and in some cases hands-on learning, this may not be enough to be competitive in industry. Students need to be engaged in practical situations in order to improve communication, acquire leadership abilities, and learn to work with others to solve problems and apply critical thinking skills. These skillsets are required by industry to be a productive employee in …
Transformational Leadership In Club Sports: An Instrument For Evaluation And Assessment, Nathan Shelby Hutchens
Transformational Leadership In Club Sports: An Instrument For Evaluation And Assessment, Nathan Shelby Hutchens
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Campus Recreation and its programs can be used as a way to combat the national trends of decreasing enrollment and retention (Weaver, Forte, & McFadden, 2017; Kampf & Teske, 2013). In fact, 62% of students indicate that Campus Recreation programs are a factor when choosing an institution and 67% indicate that recreation programs were a factor when deciding to stay at a particular institution (Forrester, 2014). As a program within Campus Recreation, Club Sports specifically is perceived to have the greatest health and wellbeing benefits out of all Campus Recreation programming (Lower, Turner, & Petersen, 2013). Due to the voluntary …
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
General University of Maine Publications
Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.
Session 8: Involvement Fair, Shelly Mumma, Cristi Burrill
Session 8: Involvement Fair, Shelly Mumma, Cristi Burrill
Gateway's Pilot Year
The Involvement Fair is an annual event highlighting and celebrating opportunities for students to get involved on campus. Each student organization and several campus offices/departments host tables on the Campus Center lawn to welcome new students and provide information on their mission and involvement opportunities. Rain site: Campus Center.
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
General University of Maine Publications
Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2016, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2016, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
General University of Maine Publications
Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.
A Case Study : The Perception Of Higher Education Administrators At Historically Black Colleges And Universities On The Importance Of Academic Student Organizations As A Retention Technique, Sherri Lynn Shafer
Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
This is a mixed methods study looking at the perception of student affairs administrators on the value of student academic organizations as a retention technique at historically black colleges and universities. The study is based on survey responses from administrators throughout the United States utilizing a researcher developed survey tool. Despite long standing research, findings suggest that administrators perceive some value in such organizations, although they are not administrator’s first choice as a retention technique. Administrators indicate that their roles in retention within the office of student affairs vary, as do retention plans. Furthermore, they specify that barriers limiting the …
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2015, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2015, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
General University of Maine Publications
Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2015, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2015, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
General University of Maine Publications
Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2014, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2014, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2014, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2014, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2013, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2013, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
General University of Maine Publications
Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2013, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2013, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
General University of Maine Publications
Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2012, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2012, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
General University of Maine Publications
Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2012, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2012, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
General University of Maine Publications
Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2011, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2011, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders
General University of Maine Publications
Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2011, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2011, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2010, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2010, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2009, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2009, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2009, Maine Peace Action Committee
Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2009, Maine Peace Action Committee
General University of Maine Publications
MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.