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Efforts Of Public 2-Year Higher Education Institution Leadership Reducing Nonexempt Student Affairs Employees’ Intention To Quit, Christopher M. Viser

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This narrative qualitative study examined the influence of leadership support and workplace factors on the intentions of nonexempt student affairs employees to leave a public 2-year higher education institution (HEI) in Texas. The study addressed the issue of workplace factors contributing to these employees’ developing intentions to quit their jobs. The research focused on identifying the workplace factors that most significantly influenced nonexempt student affairs employees and explored how leadership support influenced employee experiences. The study used narrative inquiry as its methodology to gather employee narratives through semistructured interviews conducted via Zoom, a communication platform. Nine participants were selected for …

Unheard Echoes: Undocumented Students’ Success Amidst Challenges At U.S. Higher Education Community Colleges, Elvia Ortiz Segura

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative descriptive study explored the lived experiences of undocumented Latinx students at a southern U.S. community college, identifying support services that assisted students with barriers that emerged in their academic journey. The problem of the study was the complex challenges undocumented students face in higher education and how they are addressed and supported. The research used a qualitative descriptive methodology to magnify student voices and influence institutional policies. Using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory as the theoretical framework, this study examined how family, culture, policy, and institutional systems influenced undocumented students’ educational journeys. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with …

A Case Of Stage Iib Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising In A Mature Cystic Teratoma Of The Ovary, Emma Bassette

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Initial Assessment Of An Obstetrics And Gynecology Research Interest Group, Emma Bassette

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High-Energy, High-Resource: Attempting To Predict 4th Of July Hand Call Burden, Olivia Thomas

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Loss To Follow-Up In Patients Undergoing Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair For Trauma, Kristin Schafer

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Accuracy Of Predicted Angular Measurements Utilizing Virtual Surgical Planning In Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery For Treatment Of Angle Class Iii Malocclusions, Steven Santarossa

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Welcome Video Impact On Candidate Conversion To Matriculated Student: Dpt Program Case Study, Debra Beazley, Stephen Elam

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: This study examines the influence of a relationship marketing-inspired welcome video on the matriculation decisions of Generation Z candidates accepted into a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in central Virginia. The Generation Z cohort, characterized as digital natives sensitive towards authentic, personalized communication, represents a significant segment of the higher education market. Utilizing the Generational Cohort Theory, this research explores how tailored marketing efforts can effectively engage this group. Methods: The study involved 163 applicants, 107 offers, and 52 students who accepted a position in the 2027 cohort, with 53% of these students receiving the welcome video in …

Capturing The Benefits Of Partnering With Undergraduate Student Researchers To Conduct Interdisciplinary Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning (Sotl) Research, Becky Tugman, Julia Sherry, Claire Dancz, Jim Strickland

Land-Grant Press — Teaching Section

This publication explores the benefits of engaging undergraduate students as full partners in an interdisciplinary Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research project. The interdisciplinary project provided valuable hands-on learning opportunities by involving students in every research phase—from design to data analysis. The collaboration enriched students' academic and professional skills and offered faculty valuable insights, underscoring the powerful impact of student-faculty partnerships in advancing research capabilities and shaping future pedagogical strategies.

Uab Libraries Q2 2025 Employee Updates, Uab Libraries

UAB Libraries News

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Mapping The Path To The Presidency: A Case Study Analysis Of New Jersey Four Year Institutions, Robert Wilson

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research study was to investigate the career trajectories of university presidents at New Jersey’s four-year public and private institutions. Utilizing a qualitative case study design, presidential biographies and CVs were analyzed to identify the professional patterns and pathways leading to the presidential role. Findings revealed that there is a predominance of traditional academic pathways, an increase in non-traditional routes, and distinct differences between the public and private institutions. This study offers implications for leadership development, hiring practices for the senior leadership roles, and for future research on the development of careers leading to senior leadership and …

Artificial Intelligence In Higher Education: A Case Study Of Faculty Teaching Methodologies At A Private University, Ellen Ramsey, George Antoniou, Matteo Peroni, Brent Muckridge, Raouf Ghattas, Philip L. Fazio, Wendy Wallberg, Saidi Porta, Gary Solomon, Mary Smith, Kristen Migliano, Karima Lanfranco, Lianfen Qian, David G. Wolf

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

This qualitative case study investigates faculty perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) integration within a private university context, examining pedagogical, administrative, and ethical implications. Data collected through semi-structured interviews with faculty across four disciplines revealed ambivalent yet cautiously optimistic attitudes. Participants acknowledged AI’s potential to enhance personalized learning and reduce bureaucratic burdens through automation. However, three critical barriers emerged: (1) insufficient institutional technological infrastructure, (2) lack of systematic faculty training programs, and (3) unresolved ethical dilemmas surrounding data privacy, algorithmic bias, and academic integrity. Notably, while faculty welcomed AI as a supplemental tool, they unanimously emphasized the irreplaceable role of human …

Hidradenocarcinoma: A Rare But Challenging Sweat Gland Neoplasm, Madison Grinnell

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Pityriasis Lichenoides Et Varioliformis Acuta As The Presenting Sign Of An Underlying Torch Infection In Early Pregnancy Resulting In Pregnancy Loss, Morgan Zabel

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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A Mosaic Mutation In The Pten Gene Causing Pten Hamartoma Syndrome, Divya Sharma

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Pre-Operative Patient Handout And Anxiety Outcome, Kevin Kwan

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Intralymphatic Histiocytosis Of The Left Eyelid: A Rare Condition, Delice Kayishunge

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From Paralysis To Heart Block: A Diagnostic Challenge In Andersen-Tawil Syndrome, Andrew Nguyen

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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When Milk Is Not Taken Out To Pasteur: A Case Study On Brucella In An Otherwise Healthy Child, Hunter Meyers

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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The Advanced Practice Provider’S Role In Fellow Medical Education And Training: A Mixed Methods Survey Study To Evaluate Current Educational Interactions, Perspectives, And Models, Jennifer Berger

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Correlation Of Serial Lung Ultrasound Scores And Sonographic Measurements Of Diaphragmatic Excursion With Extubation Success In Intubated Nicu Patients Receiving A Dexamethasone Taper, Caleb Cave

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Characterizing Prostate Cancer Stage Migration And Subsequent Treatment Implications In The Psma Pet Era, Joseph Carmicheal

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Red Blood Cell Transfusion Causes Brain Inflammation In Murine Pups With Phlebotomy Induced Anemia, Pramod Shrestha

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Surgical Outcomes And Decision Making For Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Adam Larsen

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Masquerading As Refractory Intertriginous Rash, Nicole Wozny

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Survey Of Current Clinical And Imaging Practices Amongst Regional Obstetric Providers In Nebraska: A Discussion Of Future Application Of Artificial Intelligence In Fetal Echocardiography, Farhath Sulthana

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An Educational Interventional Study To Compare The Effectiveness Of Small Group Discussion Versus Role Play As A Teaching Learning Method In The Subject Of Pharmacology, Akanksha B. Prajapati, Alay Patel, Rupal Shah, Vipul Chaudhari

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

BACKGROUND: Teaching-learning methods include lectures, discussions, and small group activities. Small group discussions and role-plays enhance adult learning by promoting participation, reflection, communication, and teamwork. These methods improve knowledge retention and prepare students for real-life scenarios and professional challenges through experiential, interactive learning. Aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of Small Group Discussion (SGD) vs Role play as a teaching learning (T/L) method among Phase II medical students.

METHODS. Out of 140 Phase II MBBS students, 88 participated in the pharmacology schedule and were included in the study. After randomization, 42 students (Group A) underwent SGD, and …

June 27, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Fostering Belonging: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of Nontraditional Students In Higher Education, Gina M. Bolin

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the sense of belonging for nontraditional students in online higher education environments. The conceptual framework that guided this study was the CoI, which emphasized the importance of social, cognitive, and teaching presence to foster a supportive and positive student experience. The central research question was: How do online nontraditional students in higher education describe their experiences of academic and social belonging within their learning communities? This study employed a transcendental phenomenological design. Participants included 15 nontraditional students enrolled in fully online degree programs at various U.S. institutions. Data collected through …

Collegiate Music Recruiting: Using Athletic Recruiting Best Practices To Transform The Industry, Larry Jay Giddens Jr.

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The recruitment of new students is vital to every music program and can have a tremendous impact on its success. As technology evolves and the needs of the world change, so do the methods of student recruitment and retention in music departments, music schools, and colleges of music. This study covers the perspectives of collegiate music unit recruiters and compares current and potential strategies. Using a mixed methods approach, this research employs surveys to identify current music unit recruiting trends and challenges. Online recruiting, scholarship availability and facilities/staff emerge as themes within the small body of existing literature and personal …