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Comparison Of The Effects Of Growing-Season Burns And Dormant-Season Burns On Vegetation Structure And Grassland Bird Diversity In East-Central Illinois Prairies, Joseph Lee Boise

Masters Theses

For managed grasslands, prescribed burns are a method to manage species composition by preventing crowding by bunch grasses and woody encroachment. While dormant-season (spring) burns are routinely performed, managers have recently introduced growing-season (late summer/fall) burns to prairies in east-central Illinois. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of dormant-season and growingseason burns on vegetation structure and associated avian diversity. Specifically, objectives were to determine if: (1) Growing-season burns increase bird diversity or density of rare/declining species relative to dormant season burns; (2) Growing-season burns cause more bare ground to open and reduce litter and woody species …

Values-Based Recruitment: Recruitment Strategy Effectiveness On Gaining Generation Z Matriculation, Alexandra Thompson

Masters Theses

This study investigated the values of Generation Z students that matriculated at a rural mid-sized mid-west institution. Further, this study examined what recruitment strategies were effective in gaining this populations matriculation and the intersection of values and recruitment strategy effectiveness. A quantitative method was utilized with a mixed model approach. Participants included students that were born between 1995 and 2010 that were enrolled during the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters as first-time first-year students. Findings indicated that this population values Honesty, Hard-Work, Personal Growth, Financial Fulfillment, and Education. The most effective recruitment strategies to gain matriculation were indicated to …

Music Identity And Listening Preferences Of Students In High School Performing Ensembles, Caitlin Harris

Masters Theses

The purpose of this qualitative action research study was to examine and identify the listening preferences and musical identity of high school members of performing ensembles. Participants were involved in five stages of data collection; the initial questionnaire, the first listening journal, a feedback questionnaire, the second listening journal, and individual interviews. Data was collected during the 2017-2018 school year, and participants completed all phases during their personal time. Three research questions framed this study:

1) How do the listening preferences of students help shape their musical identities?

2) Do students’ listening preferences outside of school conflict with their in …

The Impact Of Shared Reading On 1st Graders’ Writing Using Author’S Craft, Kelsey Bolin

Masters Theses

This study was conducted in a first grade classroom with twenty participants. This study took place over five and a half weeks, where students were introduced to three mentor texts in a shared reading setting. The students asked and answered questions about the texts and participated in extension writing activities. Students were given opportunities to engage with the mentor texts and writing in whole group settings as well as individual settings. Students were expected to write a final assignment using the form of author craft portrayed in the final mentor text, which students were able to complete successfully.

Students practiced …

Parents’ Perceived Financial Behaviors Impact On College Students’ Financial Behaviors, Naomi Saxon

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between traditional-aged college students and their parents perceived financial behaviors. It utilized Dew and Xiao’s Financial Management Behavior Scale (FMBS) (2011). Past research indicated that there is a positive impact between a parent’s involvement in students’ academic endeavors, however little research explored the relationship between their impact on a young adults’ financial behaviors. Students’ were asked a series of questions from the FMBS rating their actual financial behaviors. These results were compared to their perception of their parent’s financial behaviors in the following categories: money management, credit management, savings management, …

Hospitality And Tourism Program, Hospitality & Tourism

Program Revisions/Additions

No abstract provided.

2020 Warbler, Eastern Illinois University

The Warbler

The 2020 Warbler, yearbook of Eastern Illinois University.

The Role Of Language Education In Peacebuilding: The Case Of Cyprus, Maya Hunter

Undergraduate Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

The Analysis Of College Students Knowledge, Attitudes. Behaviors, And Perceptions Concerning Sexually Transmitted Infections, Ambrosia Roberts

Undergraduate Honors Theses

The purpose of this study was to further research, more in-depth, college student's attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors concerning sexually transmitted infections and unsafe sexual practices using the Health Belief Model as a framework. By utilizing an electronic survey and social media a non-probability convenience sample of 167 students was assessed. This study was given to undergraduate and graduate students at a midwestern college campus and was intended to evaluate college student's knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions concerning sexually transmitted infections. Two major findings were that less than half of the participants were tested for STI's yearly; and there was no …

Htm 1275 : Hospitality And Tourism Practicum, Hospitality And Tourism

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Nur 3413 : Professional Development In Nursing I, Nursing

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Nur 2823 : Introduction To Health And Illness Concepts In Nursing, Nursing

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Nur 1511 : Pathways: Health And Human Services, Nursing

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Hsl 3220 : Introduction To Early Childhood Programming, Human Services

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Nur 4636 : Management Of Health And Illness In Diverse Populations Ii, Nursing

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Nur 3836 : Management Of Health And Illness In Diverse Populations I, Nursing

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Nur 4413 : Professional Development In Nursing Iii: Leadership And Management, Nursing

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Nur 4412 : Health Systems, Nursing

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Nur 3835 : Foundations Of Nursing Practice, Nursing

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Nur 2822 : Health Assessment Across The Lifespan, Nursing

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His 4377 : Professional Development Capstone For Departmental Honors Students, History

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Bus 3050 : Survey Of Management Information Systems, Business

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Hsl 4225 : Practicum In Early Childhood Program Administration, Human Services

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Cmn 4755 : Television Genres: Production & Development, Communication And Journalism

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Nur 3833 : Concepts Of Mental And Behavioral Health, Nursing

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Pls 3263 : The Politics Of War & Conflict, Political Science

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His 3200 : Islamic History: From Origins To The 14th Century, History

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Hsl 4220 : Administration Of Early Childhood Programs, Human Services

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Cmn 3075 : Television Studio Production, Communication And Journalism

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Tha 3338 : Topics In Musical Theatre Performance, Theatre

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No abstract provided.