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Factors Influencing Collegiate Athletic Department Revenues, Chad D. Mcevoy, Alan L. Morse, Stephen L. Shapiro

Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications

One of the primary challenges of Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) collegiate athletic programs is revenue generation, particularly in light of increasing costs and competition. Surprisingly, a limited number of studies have investigated factors related to athletic department-generated revenues. A statistically significant multiple regression model was created, explaining 76.7 percent of the variance in annual generated revenues among FBS programs. Factors such as conference affiliation, success in football and men’s basketball, enrollment, and time were identified as important in predicting revenue generation. The Revenue Theory of Costs was put forth as a framework for better understanding the financial behavior …

Accountability And Quality In Higher Education: A Case Study, Trudy Abadie-Mendia

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the present study was to gain a deep and rich understanding of the accountability process at a regional comprehensive university in the Southeast United States. Specifically, the present study sought to answer the following question: How is a regional comprehensive university in the Southeast United States substantiating the quality of undergraduate professional programs and the success of graduates. The study utilized a qualitative research methodology, specifically a descriptive embedded case study design. A total of 16 interviews were conducted with participants representing the program level, college level, and administrative level. Three subunits of investigation provided the program …

Classroom Intercultural Competence In Teacher Education Students, Interns, And Alumni, Christine K. Holland

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore the impact of a student teaching internship upon the classroom intercultural competence (CIC) of teacher education students and alumni. Phase I employed quantitative methodology to compare the intercultural competence as measured by Ross, Thornson, McDonald, and Arrastia’s (2009) Cross Cultural Competence Inventory (3CI) for three groups. The 3CI is a 63-item survey that uses corresponding questions to assess intercultural competence. Survey items are scored with a 6-point, strongly agree-to-strongly disagree Likert scale (Thornson, 2010). The three groups included teacher education students enrolled in a field observation course, students enrolled in …

Baseball Media Guide 2013, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

Postsecondary Mathematics Placement Processes: A Case Study At A Regional University, Debora Jean Simonson

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to explore the effectiveness of the mathematics placement process for incoming freshman at a public university. Effectiveness is defined as the percentage of students who successfully complete the mathematics course they were placed into, Precalculus, College Algebra, or Intensive College Algebra. The specific university in this research study was the University of North Florida (UNF). The placement process at UNF included students’ ACT, SAT, or FCPT scores, their mathematics placement exam scores (MPE), and whether or not students followed the placement recommendation (FPR). Students’ ACT, SAT, or FCPT scores were grouped into a …

Sacred Heart University Fact Sheet 2013, Sacred Heart University

News, Magazines and Reports

No abstract provided.

2013-2014 Graduate Catalog, Morehead State University

Morehead State Catalog Archive

2013-2014 graduate catalog for Morehead State University.

2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog, Morehead State University

Morehead State Catalog Archive

2013-2014 undergraduate catalog for Morehead State University.

2013 Fall Commencement, Georgia Southern University

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

2013 Spring Commencement, Georgia Southern University

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Georgia Southern Magazine, Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern Magazine

• Campus Growth
• An Evening with Laura Bush
• 'Sprung up from Sandy Earth'
• China's Roses
• Tee Time
• Learning to Overcome

Fall Commencement Ceremonies, University Of North Florida

Commencement Printed Materials

Program for the Fall Commencement ceremonies.

Progression Magazine, 2012-2013, Coastal Carolina University

Progression Magazine

Magazine of the College of Science at Coastal Carolina University.

Annual Report Of Research And Creative Productions By Faculty And Staff, January To December, 2012, Research And Creative Productions Committee. Morehead State University.

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Reports and Publications

Annual Report Of Research and Creative Productions by Faculty and Staff from January to December, 2012.

The Spinnaker [Vol. 33 No. 108], University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community.

The Spinnaker [Vol. 33 No. 105], University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community.

The Spinnaker [Vol. 33 No. 103], University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community.

The Loop (Fall 2012), Taylor University

The Loop (2012-2017)

The Fall 2012 edition of Taylor University’s The Loop.

2012 Nova Southeastern University Convocation Program, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Convocation Programs

No abstract provided.

The Spinnaker [Vol. 33 No. 96], University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community.

2012 Fall Convocation Program, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

Fall convocation program held on August 15, 2012.

Summer Commencement Ceremonies, University Of North Florida

Commencement Printed Materials

Program for the Summer Commencement ceremonies.

Annual Report Of Undergraduate Research Fellows, August 2011 To May 2012, Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs. Morehead State University.

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Reports and Publications

Annual Report of Undergraduate Research Fellows from August 2011 to May 2012.

Otterbein Towers Summer 2012, Otterbein Towers

Towers Magazine

On track for success. Winning on the Field and in the Classroom. Features:Face-to-Face Strategy; Cardinal Pride in Action; Living a Legacy; Crazy for Cardinals; Prepping for Success; Going Pro; Going for the Gold, etc.

Commencement 2012, Taylor University

Commencement

The program of the 2012 Annual Commencement of Taylor University, May 19, 2012.

Swosu One Hundred And Eighth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Eighth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.

Spring Commencement Program, May 5, 2012, Coastal Carolina University

Commencement Programs

Program of Commencement Exercises at Coastal Carolina University.

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 23, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Round of applause for Mr. SHU -- Honors students showcase talents -- CLLA recognizes standout students and faculty -- Media students take creativity to the ‘MAX’ -- Giving back -- You’re off to great places, you’re off and away -- What’s cookin’ good lookin’?

Progression Magazine, 2011-2012, Coastal Carolina University

Progression Magazine

Magazine of the College of Science at Coastal Carolina University.

Commencement 2012, Sacred Heart University

Commencement Programs

Program for the Graduate and Undergraduate ceremonies held May 12-13 2012.