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What Constitutes A Welcoming Community? Mankato Leaders Go Beyond The 'Welcome Wagon' For New Immigrants, Sarah Lieske, Sadie Leidall, Philip Munkvold
What Constitutes A Welcoming Community? Mankato Leaders Go Beyond The 'Welcome Wagon' For New Immigrants, Sarah Lieske, Sadie Leidall, Philip Munkvold
Undergraduate Research Symposium
The purpose of this study was to understand how leaders responded to the community’s increasing diversity. According to previous research, “adults in the state demonstrate both marked support for programs and policies supporting immigrants and refugees, and considerable xenophobia” (Fennelly, 2006). Of all the states receiving new immigrants, Minnesota has the greatest diversity (Somali, Hmong, Sudanese, Hispanic, Russian, South Asian) (Brower, 2013). Fennelly & Federico (2008) also found that rural residents hold more negative attitudes toward immigrants. Intergroup contact theory and acculturation studies address these issues. The study responded to these research questions: How do leaders conceptualize the ideas of …
The Role Of Research In Participatory Evaluation, Narketta Sparkman
The Role Of Research In Participatory Evaluation, Narketta Sparkman
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Chair: Dr. Narketta Sparkman, Department of Counseling & Human Services Presenters: Priscilla Myers, Raquel Jefferson, De Marcus Greene, Jasmine Hobson
Empowerment Evaluation And Research: A Discussion Of Homelessness, Narketta Sparkman
Empowerment Evaluation And Research: A Discussion Of Homelessness, Narketta Sparkman
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Chair: Dr. Narketta Sparkman, Department of Counseling & Human Services
Presenters: Ashley Reetz, Tamika Bright-Stubblefield, Rachel Haver, Jasmine Cottom