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September 9, 2015 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

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The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, September 3, 2015, The University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

September

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September 2, 2015 General Faculty Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

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June 3, 2015 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

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April 28, 2015 General Faculty Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

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The Daily Gamecock, Monday, April 27, 2015, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

April

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The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, April 23, 2015, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

April

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The Daily Gamecock, Tuesday, April 21, 2015, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

April

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April 1, 2015 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

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March 4, 2015 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

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The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, February 26, 2015, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

February

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February 4, 2015 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

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Self-Determination Theory And Wellness Tourism: How Do Wellness Facilities Contribute To Wellbeing?, Karen I. Thal

Theses and Dissertations

Wellness tourism as a subsector is differentiated in terms of the pursuit and enhancement of wellbeing. Wellness itself is defined as holistic wellbeing and optimal psychological states. Enhanced wellbeing is cited as the motivation and outcome of travel and in terms of dedicated infrastructure, services, and amenities at destinations. Yet enhanced wellbeing following a wellness vacation is typically assumed rather than assessed. While tourism studies have focused on wellbeing as the outcome of leisure travel, a theoretical framework that might be adapted to assess wellbeing following a stay at a wellness facility was not apparent. The majority of tourism studies …

2014 - 2015 Faculty Senate Annual Report, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

The primary file includes the 2014 - 2015 Faculty Senate Bookstore Committee Annual Report. Additional annual reports are attached.

The Effects Of Environmental Consciousness And Menu Information On Consumers’ Perceptions Of Restaurant Image And Purchase Behavior Related To Local Foods, Daniel A.G. Remar

Theses and Dissertations

Sustainability initiatives have become increasingly important and relevant to the foodservice industry. Despite the fact that consumer demand for sustainable restaurant practices has grown substantially over the last 10 years, consumers’ pro-environmental attitudes and behavioral intentions are not always turned into concordant behavior. Though foodservice operators continue to make progress in developing new methods and strategies for implementing sustainable practices into operations, getting consumers to behave in accordance with their demand is a major challenge.

The purpose of this quasi-experimental study is to determine if consumers’ attitudes towards local food, widely considered a sustainable restaurant practice, are congruous with their …

U.S. Collegiate Athletics: International Student Athletes Recruiting Process, Evelyn S. Jara

Theses and Dissertations

The pressure to win has grown as a result of the billions of dollars invested in collegiate athletics and the increasing national media attention, and coaches and administrators are searching for an athletic edge (Wieberg, 2008). There are a limited number of American athletes that have the skills to impact the collegiate level. Competition to attract the top domestic players is high, so coaches turn to larger, international recruiting arenas with less competition (Riley, 1997). The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulates collegiate Sports in the United States, which is the only place in the world that provides the opportunity …

The Influence Of Warmth And Competence Perceptions On Employees’ Attitudinal And Behavioral Responses In Casual Dining Restaurants, Diego Riva Humbert Bufquin

Theses and Dissertations

Employees in the hospitality industry continuously judge their peers and leaders in order to evaluate their work environment. Group and individual evaluations are systematic, as the restaurant industry is characterized by high labor intensiveness that typically involves substantial social interactions and task interdependence. As a consequence, employees come up with quick and broad conclusions about the characteristics of the people that they work with or for.

Along these lines, two of the most significant constructs that govern the social perceptions or evaluations of individuals and groups are people’s perceived warmth and competence. The warmth construct informs people whether a person …

Success With Social Responsibility Local Retailers' Perspectives, Danielle Marie Razalan

Theses and Dissertations

This research examines a specific sect of small business—the local retailer—in order to gauge owners’ understanding and implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Guided by the Enlightened Self-Interest Model (ESIM), the purpose of this study is to gain further insight into how local retailers in Columbia determine what is socially responsible, and what CSR practices they are utilizing. Additionally, this research aims to understand why local retailers are motivated to act in a socially responsible way and the benefits they perceive from CSR. Results reveal that owners of local retailers are motivated to act in a socially responsible way by …

November 5, 2014 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.

October 1, 2014 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

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The Daily Gamecock, Monday, September 29, 2014, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

September

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September 10, 2014 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

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September 3, 2014 General Faculty Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

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The Daily Gamecock, Friday, August 15, 2014, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

August

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Revisiting Gender Constraints And Benefits In Leisure Tourism: Man-Up, It’S Time To Travel Like A Woman, Holly L. Rabin

Theses and Dissertations

Historically and culturally, women’s leisure has been constrained through time, activity, and experience, as it is intricately woven with elements of freedom and choice, and thus empowerment (Khan, 2011; Henderson, et al., 1989). Previous research of constraints in leisure tourism appears to follow a pattern of inequalities between men and women (Wearing & Wearing, 1988). Women are feeling more independent and selfconfident then ever before in their leisure time and travel (Wilson & Harris, 2006). The purpose of this study is to determine if previous research, statistics, and case studies are still relevant in Millennial females and their solo leisure …

“Shopping In A Size Small World”: Examining Attributes Of Mainstream Retail Clothing Stores That Affect The Level Of Satisfaction In Plus-Size Female Consumers, Tierra Pinckney

Theses and Dissertations

The plus-size female U.S. consumer accounts for 28% of the apparel purchasing power. They are a disgruntled group of women who state that fashion retailers do not understand their clothing needs. Additionally, there is a limited amount of information on how this demographic is affected by the environment of a retail store. The purpose of this study is to examine the attributes of mainstream retail clothing store shopping environments which affect the satisfaction and dissatisfaction of plus-size female consumers which include: (a) Crowding, (b) Mannequins, (c) Clothing Availability, (d) In-Store Signage, (e) Sales Associates, and (f) Fitting Rooms. Results of …

Content Analysis: Structure And Compostion Of The Board Of Directors In Aquatic Sports National Governing Bodies Between South Korea And The United States Of America, Yoojung Rhee

Theses and Dissertations

This paper attempts to explain some elements of the different structures and systems of aquatic sports national governing bodies between South Korea and the United States of America. In order to examine the differences between two countries, the paper investigates the history of both countries at the Olympic Games and aquatic sports governing bodies in two nations. Content analysis was conducted to compare the two countries and analyze compositions of members’ backgrounds on the Board of Directors in each aquatic sport governing bodies.

Virtual And Hybrid Meetings: A Three Generational Perspective, Carole B. Sox

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this dissertation is to provide a focused research stream with regard to virtual and hybrid meetings from a generational perspective. By utilizing a meta-analysis research methodology, an applied research approach, and a theoretical research approach, this three-article manuscript-style dissertation addresses numerous topics pertinent to both academics and industry professionals. The state of current literature pertaining to virtual and hybrid meetings is assessed and gaps are identified, including the need for further research from a generational perspective.

Current best practices, opportunities and barriers for planning and managing virtual and hybrid meetings for Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation …

The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, July 9, 2014, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

July

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June 4, 2014 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.