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Timeline And Important Dates Of Liberty University, Abigail Ruth Sattler

Faculty Publications and Presentations

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A Case Study: Participation Motives Of Strength And Conditioning Training For College Students, Jennifer Y. Mak, Siu Yin Cheung

Management Faculty Research

The aim of this study was to investigate the participation motives of college students taking part in strength and conditioning training. The subjects were four university students. Observations, interviews and documents were utilized as the primary sources of data collection. The data were analyzed using number checking and triangulation techniques. The findings were organized into the following sections: need recognition, and belonging and affection motives. The participants’ needs to work out included losing weight, keeping fit, staying in shape, securing physical appearance, releasing stress, and establishing healthy lifestyles. The most important motive for them to work out was spending time …

The Bottom Line: Accounting For Revenues And Expenditures In Intercollegiate Athletics, Victor Matheson, Debra J. O'Connor, Joseph H. Herberger

Economics Department Working Papers

This paper examines the profitability of Division I athletic programs at colleges and universities in the United States under a variety of accounting definitions of profit. The data identify several broad themes. First, a majority of athletic departments rely heavily on direct and indirect subsidization of their programs by the student body, the institution itself, and state governments in order to balance their books. Without such funding, less than a third of BCS athletic departments and no non-BCS departments are in the black. Second, athletic programs rely heavily on contributions to balance their books. Donations to athletic departments may serve …

Event Hospitality, James Pokrywczynski

College of Communication Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

Chicago White Sox, James Pokrywczynski

College of Communication Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

Chicago Bulls, James Pokrywczynski

College of Communication Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

A Primer For Administrative/Managerial Success, William F. Stier

Journal of Applied Sport Management

No abstract provided.

Men's Basketball Yearbook 2011-2012, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

Winning At All Costs: A Case Study, Jacob K. Tingle, Stacy Warner

School of Business Faculty Research

This case addresses the challenges of sport managers to make fair and ethical decisions while considering the many potential organizational outcomes of their decisions. The case is based on a real situation that occurred within a NCAA Division III athletics setting. It highlights the decision making process of a director of athletics who must respond to the untimely arrests of the university’s star quarterback and an assistant coach. The case provides an opportunity for students to critically examine the following: 1) how a sport organization’s policies and philosophical position impact decision making, and 2) the relationship between sport and education. …

The Relationship Between Organizational Trust And Mindfulness: An Exploration Of Ncaa Division Iii Athletic Departments, Jacob K. Tingle

School of Business Faculty Research

The drive to have a successful college athletic program is an acknowledgement of marketplace realities; universities are competing for ever scarcer resources. As a result, the desire to be better than has led some department personnel and student-athletes to commit unethical, even illegal acts. Recent examples call into question the credibility of college sports. Therefore, understanding organizational dynamics associated with trust and decision-making in athletic departments is important. This study explored the relationship between organizational trust and mindfulness operating in NCAA D-III (non-scholarship) athletic departments.

After a pilot study confirmed reliability and validity of instruments designed for this study, data …

The Game Of Life: Designing A Gamification System To Increase Current Volunteer Participation And Retention In Volunteer-Based Nonprofit Organizations, Ya Chiang Fu

Undergraduate Student Research Awards

No abstract provided.

Gvsu Undergraduate And Graduate Catalog, 2011-2012, Grand Valley State University

Course Catalogs, 1963 - Current

Grand Valley State University 2011-2012 undergraduate and/or graduate course catalog published annually to provide students with information and guidance for enrollment.

Organizational Centralization As Figurational Dynamics: Movements And Counter-Movements In The Gaelic Athletic Association, John Connolly, Paddy Dolan

Articles

In this paper we develop aspects of Elias’s figurational approach within organisational studies by using some of the core theoretical constructs as a model to explain organi­sational change through an empirical investigation of the dynamics of centralisation–decentralisation processes in an Irish sports organisation. Based on historical analysis, the paper documents the expanding interdependencies, figurational dynamics and shifting power balances which led to a gradual, non-linear movement towards greater integration and centralisation within the organisation.

A Narrative Inquiry Into The Learning Experiences Of Deaf Individuals In Tennis, Robbie Jane. Carmichael

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Deaf individuals do not have equal access to participating in sports as their hearing counterparts in the United States. Tennis is one sport to which this lack of access applies. The purpose of this qualitative, narrative research study was to add to the research literature by illuminating the learning experiences of Deaf individuals in tennis in the United States. This study was built on a tripartite conceptual framework consisting of motivation, interaction, and the flow experience. The study explored how tennis influenced other aspects in the lives of Deaf individuals. These other aspects included exposure to the game, learning opportunities, …

Emergency Management Standards For Ncaa Division I-A Football Stadia, Joshua R. Hoogstra

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In the best of times, emergency managers of athletic event venues struggle with the responsibilities of venue security. The possibility of terrorist threats exacerbates the situation, especially when security threats can involve a critical mass of spectators at an event. Emergency managers at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletic venues were the focus of this study. The overarching research question examined whether the minimum core competencies and qualifications for NCAA emergency managers were perceived by the same managers as being sufficient and in alignment with the work that is expected of the position. Research questions were designed to study …

The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Literacy Achievement Of Secondary Students, David P. Jones

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Proficiency in language arts and communication skills is essential to success in the global workforce. Most states assess students in language arts literacy (LAL) through standardized tests that assess a student's ability to read, interpret literature, and write expressively. Although educational reformers strive to improve the foundations that prepare students in literacy, reforms have not fully incorporated the theory of emotional intelligence (EI), which explains a student's ability to use, understand, perceive, and manage their emotions in order to think critically, make decisions, and solve problems. Although it is not known whether EI directly correlates to literacy, emotional skills are …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Browns Leading Turnaround, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Lintner, Jonathan. Thoughts on Clint Bowen & Basketball Turnarounds
• Greenwell, Zach. Ken McDonald: Tops Need to Get Back to Fundamentals – Basketball
• Claybourn, Cole. Mary Cowles Happy with Lady Toppers’ Balance – Basketball
• Claybourn, Cole. Arnika Brown & Hope Brown Duo Leading Lady Toppers’ Resurgence – Basketball
• Greenwell, Zach. Clint Bowen Accepts Same Position at North Texas – Football
• Bratcher, Nick. Track & Field Teams Open Indoor Season at Middle Tennessee State University
• Patton, Emily. Extra Questions with Tyra Perry – Softball

Ua19/13 Athletic Marketing, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Athletic Marketing.

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Tournament Bound, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Greenwell, Zach. Toppers More Focused on Themselves than on Tigers – Basketball
• Greenwell, Zach. Willie Taggart Looking Beyond First Year as Head Coach – Football
• Patton, Emily. Lady Tops Hope to Get First Win at NCAA Tournament – Volleyball
• Patton, Emily. Travis Hudson Measures Career by More than On-court Success – Volleyball
• Harrison, Blake. Athletics Director Ross Bjork Keeps Eyes on Legendary Coach’s Philosophy – John Wooden
• Bratcher, Nick. Nick Slattery Exceeds Expectations, Leads Swim Team as Senior – Swimming
• Claybourn, Cole. Seniors Spark Turnaround in WKU’s Win Over Troy – …

Campus Recreation Program Involvement, Athletic Identity, Transitional Loss And Life Satisfaction In Former High School Athletes, Katie E. Helms

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Sports participation can result in strong associations with the athlete role for participants. While strong athletic identity can have positive implications, it can also create vulnerability to emotional difficulty following exit from sport (Brewer, 1993). Exit from sport is inevitable, resulting from a wide range of sources such as injury, aging, de-selection, or not qualifying to participate at a certain skill level. Despite a large proportion of high school students who play sports, there is little opportunity for continuation at the college level. This discrepancy often results in significant transitional loss resulting from exhausted athletic eligibility. The current study examines …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - First Test, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Patton, Emily. WKU Sweeps University of Louisiana Lafayette, Will Face Florida International University Friday – Volleyball
• Greenwell, Zach. Tops to Follow Blowout Wins with First Test in Puerto Rico – Basketball
• 2010 Puerto Rico Tip-off Bracket
• Greenwell, Zach. Bobby Rainey Chasing Individual Goals Along with Wins for WKU – Football
• Robinson, Andrew. Dispatches from the Zoo: An Open Letter from George the Monkey – Football
• Claybourn, Cole. Lady Tops to Endure Tough Stretch Without Amy McNear – Basketball
• Bratcher, Nick. WKU Looks to Extend Streak at Home with Invitational – Swimming

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Facing Adversity, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Robinson, Andrew. WKU Not Moving from Sun Belt Conference
• WKU Hosting Blood Drive with Middle Tennessee State University
• Patton, Emily. Emily Teegarden Overcoming Shaky Start; Lady Tops Channeling Rocky Balboa – Volleyball
• Greenwell, Zach. Freshman Brandon Peters Off to Fast Start for WKU – Basketball
• Greenwell, Zach. WKU Ready to Test Improved Defense Against Sun Belt Conference’s Best – Football
• Greenwell, Zach. Tops Want to Leave Past Road Woes Behind in Season Opener – Basketball
• Osborne, Sam. Cross Country Teams Prep for Regionals In Louisville – Track & Field

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Basketball Season Preview, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Lintner, Jonathan. Ken McDonald Still Young, Still Learning – Basketball
• Greenwell, Zach. Point Guard Battle Highlights Uncertainty in WKU Backcourt – Jamal Crook, Caden Dickerson
• Greenwell, Zach. Transfer Juan Pattillo Embracing Big Expectations for Senior Season – Basketball
• Greenwell, Zach. Steffphon Pettigrew a Reflection of What Coaches Want from Other Players – Basketball
• Claybourn, Cole. Arnika Brown Looks to Make Most of Unexpected Season – Basketball
• Claybourn, Cole. Janae Howard at Home at WKU after Transfer from Louisville – Basketball
• Claybourn, Cole. Lady Toppers Feel They’ve Found Missing Piece – Basketball …

Fall/Winter 2010, Full Issue

The Confluence (2009-2020)

No abstract provided.

The Strange Case Of The Courts, A Car, And The 1910 Batting Title, Steven Gietschier

The Confluence (2009-2020)

Ty Cobb and Napoleon Lajoie were fighting for the 1910 American League batting title right down to the end of the season. Who won was under dispute, and it landed the St. Louis Browns in court. Gietschier looks at the case files involving the Browns manager who was fired over accusations that he tried to let Lajoie win the title—and a new car.

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - A Step Above, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Lintner, Jonathan. Here’s to Worrying About the Present – Basketball
• Greenwell, Zach. WKU’s Seniors Running Out of Time to Win Game – Football
• Harrison, Blake. Mallory Outerbridge Fills Niche for Lady Tops – Soccer
• Patton, Emily. Sophomore Shining as Most Valuable Player – Jordyn Skinner
• Greenwell, Zach. Willie Taggart Not Worried About Pressure to Make Changes – Football
• Lintner, Jonathan. Three Keys to WKU Beating University of Louisiana Lafayette
• Which 2011 Men’s Basketball Recruit Are You Most Excited About? – Vinny Zollo, Derrick Gordon, Cezar Guerrero, Deng Leek, George Fant, Nigel …

The Utilization Of Core Values As An Avenue For Promotion In Sport: Faith Based Activations As The Moral Face Of Sport Organization Brands, Michael Hutchinson

Movement and Being: The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sports Studies

The administration of and participation in present-day sport is inundated with situations requiring individuals with varying moral paradigms to determine appropriate action. The marketing discipline has drawn considerable attention from ethical decision makers, as marketing practitioners are responsible for satisfying both active and inactive consumer ‘needs.’ Traditional forms of promotion within the sport setting have focused on targeting fans through financial value, cost minimization, or product giveaways (e.g., Friday night fireworks, $1 hot dog night, bobble-head night). However, professional sport organizations have recently extended marketing endeavors to include faith based activations as a form of promotional strategy, accessing fans by …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Curtain Call, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Greenwell, Zach. Willie Taggart’s Faith in Kawaun Jakes Still Strong – Football
• Greenwell, Zach. Toppers Tired of Talking Talk, Not Walking Walk – Football
• Osborne, Sam. WKU Cross Country Team Ready for Final Stretch of Regular Season – Track & Field
• Greenwell, Zach. Sergio Kerusch Ready to Put on a Show in Final Season – Basketball
• Claybourn, Cole. Lady Toppers Ready to Show Off Experience – Basketball
• Patton, Emily. Travis Hudson Cancels Practice, Allows Players Time at Home – Volleyball
• Harrison, Blake. Road Trip Provides Learning Experience for Toppers – Soccer

2010-2011 Men's Basketball Post-Season Guide, Lindenwood University

Athletic Guides

2010-2011 Men's Basketball Post-Season Guide

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - The Cook, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Lintner, Jonathan. Try Some WKU Volleyball; You’ll Like It
• Greenwell, Zach. WKU Receiver Marcus Vasquez Growing On, Off the Field – Football
• Greenwell, Zach. Toppers Keeping Positive Attitude Through Hard Times – Football
• Patton, Emily. Lindsay Williams Brings Lady Toppers Together with Cooking – Volleyball
• Patton, Emily. Students Raising Hill at Volleyball Games
• Claybourn, Cole. Bowling Green’s Adrienne Tarrence Chooses Belmont Over WKU – Basketball
• Harrison, Blake. Lady Toppers Prepare by Minding Own Business – Soccer
• Harrison, Blake. Extra Questions with Lee Hale – Basketball
• Are You Satisfied with the Football …