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Sociology

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Conference

2014

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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 Apr 2014

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 Feb 2014

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 Feb 2014

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