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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Massive Resistance And The Origins Of The Virginia Technical College System, Richard A. Hodges Ed.D.
Massive Resistance And The Origins Of The Virginia Technical College System, Richard A. Hodges Ed.D.
Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges
The 1954 rulings in the United States Supreme Court cases of Brown v Board of Education was a landmark event in civil rights history. As momentous as the rulings were, they were not embraced by many Southern politicians. This was especially true in Virginia where Harry F. Byrd, Sr., U. S. Senator from Virginia, embarked on a campaign to massively resist court ordered school desegregation. Over the course of the next several years, Virginia's leaders would pass laws specifically designed to undermine the Brown rulings. These laws, known as massive resistance would, among other things, grant the governor the power …
Ethical Consumption, Nicole Shannon
Statistical Analysis Of Sample Data: Comparing Men And Women’S Blood Pressure, Casey R. Minter
Statistical Analysis Of Sample Data: Comparing Men And Women’S Blood Pressure, Casey R. Minter
Student Writing
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It Takes A Village To Uplift A Population: Addressing The Homeless In District 16 Of Virginia, Chloe Allen
It Takes A Village To Uplift A Population: Addressing The Homeless In District 16 Of Virginia, Chloe Allen
Student Writing
Homelessness is a community issue which affects every country. My research group and I decided to look into the causes of homelessness in our community. We interviewed the Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care (FRCoC), The Brisben Center (TBC), and Micah Ecumenical Ministries (MEM) to better understand the situation in District 16 of Virginia. This paper discusses the actions already in place in the district as well as our proposed solutions to help the homeless population. We propose acting on minimum wage, petitioning and revising a budget proposed by the FRCoC, and opening a new shelter to serve the chronically homeless. …
Steps Toward Safety For Students: Sexual Assault Prevention On College Campuses, Rosetta Dudley
Steps Toward Safety For Students: Sexual Assault Prevention On College Campuses, Rosetta Dudley
Student Writing
The deaths of Wendy Martinez and Mollie Tibbets gained national attention and raised awareness on the current issue of violence against women. Several reports of sexual assault or domestic violence have been reported at Germanna Community College and it is time to act to reduce the number of cases to zero. Movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp have been momentous and one could argue the power of right now to make college campuses a safer place. The risk-factors are many for sexual assault and violence on college campus, but the damage can be a heavy weight to carry. Betsy Devos has …
The Effects Of Ghost Fishing On Crab And Fish Populations, Jewel Mitchell
The Effects Of Ghost Fishing On Crab And Fish Populations, Jewel Mitchell
Student Writing
Ghost fishing is when lost or discarded fishing gear is no longer under a fisherman’s control and is also known as derelict fishing gear or DFG. The most common types of derelict fishing gear to ghost fish are gill-nets and crab pots/traps, along with long-lines and trawls. Ghost fishing is a major problem in many ecosystems around the world. Like all types of marine debris, ghost fishing has a wide range of impacts on the environment, conservation of species, human health, tourism and local economies. This experiment was conducted over the course of three months in different areas of Perrin …