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Empowerment Agents: How Student Affairs Professionals Facilitate The Persistence Of Undocumented Students, Tiffany Paige

Dissertations

This qualitative study investigated how student affairs professionals (SAPs) assist undocumented students in their designated institutional roles, and how their support empowers undocumented students to persist. This research sought to document and assess how student affairs professionals—who interact with undocumented students— identify and respond to the issues they face in their work. Built on the theoretical frame of social capital, and using a thematic analysis design set forth by Braun and Clarke (2012), the researcher interviewed seven SAPs and used a phenomenological approach to design the study and to collect and analyze the data.

Two findings and five corresponding themes …

Generation Z : Who Are They And What Do They Expect From Student Affairs On Campus?, Mary Elizabeth Wake

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

This quantitative study aimed to expand upon existing research, which discussed student expectations, the relationship between expectations and retention, persistence, and student success, as well as why understanding student expectations is important to supporting student success. This research study explored these concepts from a lens of Generational Theory, which includes the notion that each generation has differing values, experiences of life events and motivational factors. Effective delivery of services, which can aid student success and retention, is enhanced when professionals within student affairs are able to appreciate students as individuals, as well as who they are as a generational cohort. …

The Impact Of Graduate Assistantships On The Preparation Of Early Career Student Affairs Professionals, Mary L. Skinner

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative case study explored the graduate assistantship experiences of early career master’s prepared student affairs professionals and examined the role these assistantships played in the preparation for their current position. The study included 10 participants who had all graduated with a master’s in higher education within the past 5 years, had participated in a graduate assistantship within student affairs, and worked full-time within a student affairs department at the time of the study. Each participant took part in a one-on-one interview that was recorded, transcribed, and reviewed for themes. I followed Braun and Clarke’s (2012) six-phase approach to thematic …

More Than An Income: Learning Through Student Employment, Raina Johnson

West Chester University Master’s Theses

When attending university, many students choose to work, whether off or on campus, in order to earn some money or enough to pay their way. Student employment can help students become more acclimated to campus and aid in building transferable skills that will follow them throughout college and beyond. However, on campus not every job is equal and not all students can clearly say what skills were cultivated during their experience. To bridge the gap between student learning and employment I propose a centralized student employment office which will implement a training and advising program for student employees and their …

Strength In Supervision: A Professional Development Model For Student Affairs Graduate-Professionals, Stephen Babb

Stephen Babb

Transformative Preparation: Measuring The Intercultural Competence Development Of Higher Education And Student Affairs (Hesa) Students And Exploring The Intercultural Learning Experience Across Assistantship Sites, Rafael A. Rodriguez

Graduate College Dissertations and Theses

Today’s college student body reflects, among many things, the outcome of policies geared towards increasing access and diversifying the academy, efforts to recruit international students, the vast social, political, and economic disparities among marginalized populations, and the extreme cultural polarization of our times. Students on campuses have broad and individualized perspective, approaches, and values, which are culturally rooted, embedded within our socialization and often times conflict with the experiences of other students or the student affairs professionals tasked with supporting students. Student affairs practitioners must enter the field possessing a degree of intercultural competence, defined as an appropriate skillset and …

La Jaula De Oro Y Dreamers: Wellness Of Latinx Undocumented College Students In A Divisive Political Climate And #45 Era Presidency, Sarah Maria Childs

Graduate College Dissertations and Theses

Undocumented, unafraid, and unapologetic is how our students should be able to communicate to us; yet this is not the reality for many. There are an estimated 65,000 undocumented students who graduate from high schools every year in the United States, and another 7,000 to 13,000 enrolled in colleges and universities. As of September 2017, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has granted about 800,000 individuals deferment from deportation. DREAMers are those brought to this country, are out of status, and likely also qualify for the DREAM Act if it were passed. Many undocumented students in general are …

The Chosen Tokens: Exploring The Work Experiences And Career Aspirations Of Latina Midlevel Student Affairs Administrators In Higher Education, Sofia Bautista Pertuz

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Student Affairs serves as a viable career option for professionals working in higher education, including Latinas, who have increasingly entered as undergraduate students and found careers in student affairs. Latinas seem to be bottlenecked at midlevel, with few advancing to senior level leadership positions. According to the literature, negative work experiences and barriers related to identity have impacted advancement opportunities for Latina administrators. This qualitative study employed the methodology of narrative inquiry. Interviews were conducted with 26 participants selected by purposeful sampling of Latina professionals holding midlevel positions in student affairs. Data was analyzed using traditional coding methods of constant …

Leadership Perspectives Of Chief Student Affairs Officers, Jeff Beavers

Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Leadership in student affairs continues to be a challenging enterprise for universities. Colleges are expected to help students succeed while providing for abundant needs through graduation. Chief student affairs officers have increasing demands of students and faculty amid decreased funds. This exploratory study took an in-depth look at the leadership perspectives of 19 chief student affairs officers at 4-year, public universities across the Midwest. The researcher sought responses on common leadership perspectives, challenges faced, and opportunities encountered. The three emerging themes were elements that inform leadership, knowledge and skills, and mindful leadership outlook. These emergent themes formed the basis for …

Nu Bor Bylaws Through 05.25.2016, Nu Board Of Regents

Student Support

The University of Nebraska has prohibited invidious discrimination on the basis of sex since it was founded [Charter of the University of Nebraska, Section 18, in Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, Minutes,1,8 (15 February 1869)], and has reaffirmed its commitment to this position from time to time over the years.

Uno Website Support, University Of Nebraska Omaha

Student Support

The University of Nebraska Omaha assists students who need one-on-one attention in a variety of disciplines including math, written and verbal communication. We also provide support for students who are active duty military and veterans.

Uno Website Academic Advising Center Pre-Health Information, Uno Academic Advising Center

Student Support

When you hear the term "pre-health," you may think about physicians or nurses, but there are many other occupations in health care to consider. These resources can help you explore your options.

Uno Website Acdc College And Career Success, Uno Academic And Career Development Center

Student Support

The College and Career Success course is a 12 week, two-credit hour, hybrid course that will enhance your potential for success in college and provide opportunity for academic and career exploration. College and Career Success focuses on three primary themes: student sense of self, student as a learner, and developing linkages with the university community and career plans after UNO.

Uno Website Acdc Academic And Career Development Center, Uno Academic And Career Development Center

Student Support

We facilitate academic and career success and career development with resources and services for academic and career exploration.

Uno Website Orca Students, Uno Office Of Research And Creative Activity

Student Support

A webpage describing a list of programs offered to students by the UNO Office of Research and Creative Activity.

Uno Website Dept. Of Mathematics Math Lab, Uno Department Of Mathematics

Student Support

The UNO Math Lab at the University of Nebraska Omaha combines state of the art technology with traditional lectures and one-on-one tutoring to give our students a learning experience that meets their individual needs.

Uno Website Office Of Military & Veteran Services Student Success, Uno Office Of Military And Veteran Services

Student Support

The Office of Military and Veteran Services encourages positive changes in all of our students' lives and recognizes that our students may need support outside of the classroom. Whether you need additional assistance in your academics, have questions or concerns about employment, or need to focus on your overall wellness, our office has resources for you.

Uno Website Cfam Speech Center Homepage, Uno Speech Center

Student Support

The UNO Speech Center assists all UNO students, faculty and staff in preparing oral presentations and/or incorporating them into their courses. The center is part of the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media's School of Communication.

Uno Website Cas Writing Center Homepage, Uno Writing Center

Student Support

The Writing Center invites UNO students, faculty, and staff in all university divisions to work with a writing consultant on any writing project. You may use this free service to work on your writing assignments, application essays, business letters, or other projects.

Uno Website Cis&T Computer Science Learning Center Homepage, Uno Computer Science Learning Cemter

Student Support

The Computer Science Learning Center (CSLC) offers peer-based assistance to several other CS core courses through peer tutoring and review sessions. The CSLC serves all UNO students taking these courses free of charge. Students seeking to work with a tutor only need to come to the center; no appointment is necessary for most of these core courses.

Uno Website Oasa Academic Learning Communities, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs

Student Support

An Academic Learning Community (ALC) is a group of students who learn together. Students take coursework together, participate in projects with one another, and work to build learning in a particular area.

Uno Website Academics Support, Uno Admissions

Student Support

The University of Nebraska Omaha assists students who need one-on-one attention in a variety of disciplines including math, written and verbal communication. We also provide support for students who are active duty military and veterans.

Uno Website Center For Faculty Excellence Homepage, Uno Center For Faculty Excellence

Student Support

The mission of the Center for Faculty Excellence is to advance instructional excellence, facilitate professional success, and foster faculty leadership through a collaborative approach, supporting the goals of UNO as a premier university.

Uno Website Information Services Teaching And Technology Center, Uno Information Services

Student Support

The Technology Center (TTC) is located in Kayser Hall room 538 and is staffed by instructional designers from the IS Academic Partnership for Instruction (API) team. The goal of API and the Teaching and Technology Center is to inspire, encourage, and support UNO faculty/staff who integrate technology into teaching to make learning more dynamic for students.

Uno Website Center For Faculty Excellence Academic Partnership For Instruction (Api), Uno Center For Faculty Excellence

Student Support

The Academic Partnership for Instruction (API), a division of Information Services, provides instructional technology support by offering both pedagogical consultations and hands-on technology training. On July 1, 2016 the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and API combined to create a new matrix-ed organization for faculty support at UNO.

Uno Website Criss Library Kaneko, Uno Criss Library

Student Support

Describes the circulation policies, technology and software, periodicals and databases available at the KANEKO-UNO Library.

Uno Website Orca Homepage, Uno Office Of Research And Creative Activity

Student Support

The Office of Research and Creative Activity (ORCA) supports faculty, staff, and students in their ongoing scholarly activities at UNO. We provide leadership in the development of future research programs, creative collaborations, efforts in community engagement, and securing grants and partnerships that will advance knowledge, help realize economic and human potential, and serve the interests of society.

Uno Website Criss Library Homepage, Uno Criss Library

Student Support

Displays the homepage of UNO's Criss Library.

Uno Website Orca Centers And Institutes, Uno Office Of Research And Creative Activity

Student Support

Multi-disciplinary and intercampus organizational entities have become increasingly important for pursuit of the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) mission. Such multi-departmental organizational entities may organize faculty and programs for numerous purposes.

Uno Website Information Services Homepage, Uno Information Services

Student Support

Information Services supports most of the major computer systems on campus including email and Blackboard, as well as the campus network and telecommunications.