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Academic Support Programs At Hbcu Law Schools, Marla L. Dickerson

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This qualitative descriptive case study delves into the effectiveness of academic support programs (ASPs) for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) law schools, focusing on enhancing academic performance and passing the bar exam. The underrepresentation of minority lawyers in the United States, which is attributed partly to standardized test disparities, underscores the need for tailored support mechanisms. Drawing from social cognitive theory (SCT), the study investigates how ASPs impact academic success, informed by participant interviews and thematic analysis.

Key findings reveal four prominent themes. Firstly, effective features of ASPs for promoting academic performance include personalized guidance from academic …

F22rs Sgb No. 11 (Ccell), Angel Puder

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

TO APPROPRIATE A MAXIMUM OF TEN THOUSAND AND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS ($10,880) FROM THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES ACCOUNT TO THE LSU CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, LEARNING, AND LEADERSHIP (CCELL) TO FUND THE CREATION OF EIGHT (8) NEW SERVICE-LEARNING COURSE

Censorship Concerns In College Media: A Multiple Case Study Analysis On The Silencing Of Student Journalists, Haley Nicole Matlock

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The aim of this qualitative study was to conduct a multiple case study that provides an analysis of censorship concerns at campus newspapers affiliated with public, four-year universities. Eighteen individuals from seven institutions participated in interviews. Interviewees consisted of former and current student journalists and advisers who worked at university publications where allegations of censorship have occurred within the last decade. The Student Press Law Center routinely investigates claims of censorship and provides pro bono legal counsel to student journalists (Zagier, 2011). While courts commonly sided with students in disagreements regarding free speech, Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier (1988) scaled back freedoms …

S21os Sgb No. 1 (Budget), Olivia Taylor

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A Bill

To establish the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Student Government Budget

Women Leaders And Policy Compliance During A Public Health Crisis, Nichole M. Bauer, Jeong Hyun Kim, Yesola Kweon

Faculty Publications

How does the gender of a political leader affect policy compliance of the public during a public health crisis? State and national leaders have taken a variety of policy measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, with varying levels of success. While many female leaders have been credited with containing the spread of COVID-19, often through implementing strict policy measures, there is little understanding of how individuals respond to public health policy recommendations made by female and male leaders. This article investigates whether citizens are more willing to comply with strict policy recommendations about a public health issue when those recommendations …

Baton Rouge Collective Healing Initiative: Final Report, Jada Thomas-Smith, Judith F. Rhodes, Kristie Perry

Reports

In response to recent and historic traumatic events that caused distrust and strained relationships between law enforcement and their communities, the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime (OVC), selected five demonstration sites to invest in restorative and healing activities to repair community-police relationships.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) worked closely with the sites over the three-year grant period to improve relations through evidence-based interventions, technical assistance, and peer learning. The program, Law Enforcement and the Communities They Serve: Supporting Collective Healing in the Wake of Harm began in the selected cities, which included …

F19rs Sgb No. 3 (Sg Budget), Cheatwood

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

to amend the Student Government budget.

S19rs Sgb No. 6 (Budget), Jack Green

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

to amend the Student Government budget.

F18rs Sgb No. 2 (Budget), Tyler Porche

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F18rs Sgb No. 2 (Budget), Tyler Porche

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

to amend the Student Government budget.

S18rs Sgcr No. 14 (Campus Life), John Green

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

To place a referendum before the Louisiana State University student body in the Fall 2018 election to urge and request the LSU Board of Supervisors to review and reapportion the Campus Life Support Fee

S18rs Sgcr No. 14 (Campus Life Fees), John Green

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

To place a referendum before the Louisiana State University student body in the Fall 2018 election to urge and request the LSU Board of Supervisors to review and reapportion the Campus Life Support Fee

S18rs Sgb No. 2 (Amend Budget), Cassidy Riley

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

to amend the Student Government budget

F17rs Sgb No. 5 (Budget), Cassidy Riley

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

to ammend the Student Government budget.

S17rs Sgb No. 1 (Budget), Cassidy Riley

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

to amend the Student Government budget.

S17rs Sgfb No. 9 (Laqc), Amanda Fontenot, Madison Mcinnis

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

To allocate a maximum of three thousand three hundred fifteen dollars and zero cents ($3,315.00) from the Senate Surplus Account to Spectrum to help fund the 2017 Louisiana Queer Conference (LAQC) on March 25, 2017

S17rs Sgfb No. 18 (Corps Of Cadets Dinner Symposium), Johnathon Price, Lukas Dretzka

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

To allocate a maximum of thousand one hundred fifty dollars and zero cents ($1150.00) from the Student Senate Contingency Account to fund Corps of Cadets Joint Dinner Symposium at the Cotillion Ballroom

F16rs Sgr No. 3 (Brian Nichols), Jason Badeaux

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

To honor Brian Nichols for his time as Associate Vice President for Administration and Information Technology and Chief Information Officer of the Louisiana State University

F16rs Eo No. 1, Zack Faircloth

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

To establish the Executive Branch organization of the Louisiana State University Student Government as permitted by Article III Section J of the Student Government Constitution pertaining to the Executive Branch and required by Article II, section 4 of the Student Government Bylaws.

F16rs Sgr No. 8 (Commend Les Miles), Maxwell Martin

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

To commend and honor Les Miles for his years of service as Head Coach to the Louisiana State University Football Program

F16rs Sgfb No. 6 (Tigercard Readers), David Hunt

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

To allocate a maximum of one thousand nine hundred and eighty dollars and zero cents ($1,980.00) from the Student Government Initiatives Account to fund thirty-three (33) Tiger Card Readers for LSU Student Government and the Office of the Dean of Students

F16rs Sgb No. 1 (Budget), Jacob Phagan

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

to amend the 2016- 2017 Student Government budget

S16rs Sgb No. 2 (Budget), Alexandra De Gravelle

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F15rs Sgr No. 3 (Mari Fuentes-Martin, Dos Welcome), Zerkus, Joan Lyons

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

S15rs Sgb No. 3 (Amend Budget), Faircloth

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

to amend the Student Government budget.

S15rs Sgb No. 4 (Amend Budget), Faircloth

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

to amend the Student Government budget.

S15rs Sgb No. 6 (Amend Bylaws), Boudreaux, Triche

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

To amend the Student Government Bylaws

S15rs Sgfb No. 3 (Leadership Grad Students), Dunn

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A FINANCE BILL

To Allocate a maximum of one thousand nine hundred eighteen dollars and twenty cents ($1,918.20) from the Student Government Contingency account to fund three (3) education leadership, research, and counseling graduate students to attend the American College Professionals Association (ACPA) College Students Educators International Conference in Tampa, Florida from March 3^rd – 8^th 2015 as representatives of Louisiana State University (LSU).

S15rs Sgfb No. 8 (Senior Stride), Frink, Madden

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A FINANCE BILL

To allocate a maximum of seven thousand two hundred and ninety-eight dollars and four cents ($7,298.04) from the Student Government Initiatives Account to fund Freshman Leadership Council’s Senior Stride event.

S15rs Sgr No. 22 (Kc White Thank You), Gabrielle Triche, Z Faircloth, Helen Frink, Wesley Gore, Latham, Adam Grashoff, Andrew Mullet

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.