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Community College For All: How Two-Year Criminal Justice Transfer Students Perceive Their Educational Experience, Elizabeth Monk-Turner, John Allen, John Casten, Cathy Cowling, Charles Gray, David Guhr, Kara Hoofnagle, Jessica Huffman, Moises Mina, Brian Moore Jan 2016

Community College For All: How Two-Year Criminal Justice Transfer Students Perceive Their Educational Experience, Elizabeth Monk-Turner, John Allen, John Casten, Cathy Cowling, Charles Gray, David Guhr, Kara Hoofnagle, Jessica Huffman, Moises Mina, Brian Moore

Sociology & Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

[Introduction] President Obama and others have called for free community college-- "America's College Promise." Yet controversy surrounds the community college system, with proponents emphasizing the educational opportunities provided while critics bemoan the high dropout rate and lack of equality of educational outcomes. Little research explores how students perceive their educational experiences at two-year colleges. This article explores community college strengths and weaknesses as perceived by a sample of successful criminal justice transfer students. During qualitative interviewing, students reported that they had a positive experience at community college and that it allowed them to prepare to be successful at university. Expense, …

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Predictors Of Likeliness To Engage In Radical Animal Rights And Environmental Activism, Patsy Mckenzie Jan 2016

Predictors Of Likeliness To Engage In Radical Animal Rights And Environmental Activism, Patsy Mckenzie

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Radical animal rights and environmental activism is considered domestic terrorism under the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. Traditional models of terrorism purport that there is a path to radicalization that is influenced by an individual's sense of identity and ideological beliefs. Using collective identity theory and cognitive experiential self-theory as the framework, the purpose of this quantitative study was to examine whether social identity, cognitive processing mode, and ideological beliefs were predictors for engagement in radical animal rights and environmental activism. The Three Factor Model of Social Identity Scale, the Rational Experiential Inventory, and the Activism Orientation Scale were used to …

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"Why Would You Choose It?" - Exploring Culturally Motivated Life Choices Through In-Depth Interviews With American University Students Of Chinese Origin., Aleksandra M. Adach Jan 2016

"Why Would You Choose It?" - Exploring Culturally Motivated Life Choices Through In-Depth Interviews With American University Students Of Chinese Origin., Aleksandra M. Adach

Research Papers

The goal of this paper is to see whether the interviewed students of American Midwestern universities born in China and in America are influenced by traditional Chinese values when making important life choices when it comes to education, work, and romantic relationships. While it is not my intention to make the results of this study generalizable to a larger population, I believe that themes and patterns observed here are worth analyzing and can constitute a starting point for larger projects to follow.

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Making Hermeneutics Do Its Job: Impact Of Interdisciplinary Factors On Interpreting The Bible, Petr Činčala Jan 2016

Making Hermeneutics Do Its Job: Impact Of Interdisciplinary Factors On Interpreting The Bible, Petr Činčala

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

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The Role Of Facebook In The Syrian Uprising, Razan Toumani Jan 2016

The Role Of Facebook In The Syrian Uprising, Razan Toumani

Research Papers

This paper studies the role of social media, mainly Facebook, played in the Syrian Uprising. social media tools were good mediums of electronic communication among protesters in Syria. Further, it was a vital medium for spreading information, such as photos, videos and documents about the revolution for national, regional and international spheres. This paper looked at the impact of Facebook on the uprising, and how Syrian people used social media ,technology and the nature of its role in the Syrian Uprising . The study has made a controversial argument between different views of scholars about the subject and its case. …

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Circulation Policy For Undergraduate Students At Margaret Bridwell Art Library., Sarah C. Carter Jan 2016

Circulation Policy For Undergraduate Students At Margaret Bridwell Art Library., Sarah C. Carter

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

This article examines the foundation of the Margaret Bridwell Art Library at the University of Louisville, and highlights the recent reversal of a 52-year circulation policy restricting undergraduate students from borrowing materials from the branch library. The article examines the rationale for the policy at the time it was implemented, and the recent circumstances leading to change. Factors considered during decision-making and implementation are also reviewed.

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Parent Perceptions Of A Child Physical Activity Initiative In A Rural Community., Katie F. Leslie, Kristi M. King, Richard W. Wilson, Patricia Gagne, V. Faye Jones Jan 2016

Parent Perceptions Of A Child Physical Activity Initiative In A Rural Community., Katie F. Leslie, Kristi M. King, Richard W. Wilson, Patricia Gagne, V. Faye Jones

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

This study assessed the extent to which a community-based intervention developed for children impacted parent perceptions and behaviors toward physical activity in a rural community. Focus groups and individual interviews were conducted with parents of children who participated in physical activity programs. Analysis revealed an increased community awareness surrounding physical activity following program implementation. Parents and children encouraged each other to be physically active. Ecological barriers and enabling factors to adult physical activity were identified these findings indicate a bidirectional influence between parent and child physical activity and the need for community facilities where families can be active together.

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Dropping In On Dropouts: An Analysis Of Withdrawals From The University Of Northern Iowa, Lindsey Marie Pedersen Jan 2016

Dropping In On Dropouts: An Analysis Of Withdrawals From The University Of Northern Iowa, Lindsey Marie Pedersen

Honors Program Theses

A university needs to maintain enrollment to keep its budget relatively constant each year. Universities can maintain enrollment by either recruiting new students or retaining current students. Retaining current students requires fewer resources, making retention the more cost effective strategy. To increase retention a university must know the factors that lead to withdrawal. However, current withdrawal studies focus on aggregate enrollment. At the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), students who have decided to withdraw from classes during the semester complete a form that asks for their reason of withdrawal. The Enrollment Management Department at UNI could use the student responses …

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Cultivating Trust In Gmo Science: Moving Past The Deficit Model To Productive And Participatory Science Education, Kate Crowley , '16 Jan 2016

Cultivating Trust In Gmo Science: Moving Past The Deficit Model To Productive And Participatory Science Education, Kate Crowley , '16

Senior Theses, Projects, and Awards

Most scientists believe GMOs are safe for human consumption, but a majority of the American public remains unconvinced. I argue that this lack of trust stems from scientists' outdated approach to science communication, namely the deficit model. Instead of seeing the public as empty vessels waiting to be filled with scientific knowledge, the scientific community must recognize that many strongly held beliefs about science issues are socially situated. Only through genuine attempts at participatory, two-way conversations with the public can the scientific community come to understand how public values influence GMO acceptance. While these actions will necessitate a redefining of …

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Toward A Better Understanding Of Community Benefits Assessment Practices., Peter B. Meyer, Lauren Heberle Jan 2016

Toward A Better Understanding Of Community Benefits Assessment Practices., Peter B. Meyer, Lauren Heberle

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

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State Of Metropolitan Housing Report: Living In Community: Housing For People Living With Disabilities And Our Aging Population, Lauren Heberle, B. Mcreynolds, A. Sizemore, S. Sizemore, T. Malone, J. Beard, Cate Fosl Jan 2016

State Of Metropolitan Housing Report: Living In Community: Housing For People Living With Disabilities And Our Aging Population, Lauren Heberle, B. Mcreynolds, A. Sizemore, S. Sizemore, T. Malone, J. Beard, Cate Fosl

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

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Dying Discourse: Contextualizing Advance Care Planning, Janet L. Dolgin Jan 2016

Dying Discourse: Contextualizing Advance Care Planning, Janet L. Dolgin

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

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Domestic Violence In Lac Su’S I Love Yous Are For White People: A Sociological Criticism Approach, Quan-Manh Ha Jan 2016

Domestic Violence In Lac Su’S I Love Yous Are For White People: A Sociological Criticism Approach, Quan-Manh Ha

Asian American Literature: Discourses & Pedagogies

This article employs sociological criticism to examine domestic violence, parenting, and communication behavior in Lac Su’s Vietnamese American memoir. The book debunks the seemingly positive myth of Asian Americans as a model minority, substantiates certain negative stereotypes of Asian men, and challenges some of the classic Asian values that apparently have shaped the Asian American identity. I argue that Su’s memoir is a critique of structural inequalities, urban poverty, unemployment, inaccessibility to a support network, and the intersection between class, gender, and race in the contexts of war and its aftermath.

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A Lasting Effect Of The Hiv/Aids Pandemic: Orphans And Pro-Social Behavior, Bryan C. Mccannon, Zachary Rodriguez Jan 2016

A Lasting Effect Of The Hiv/Aids Pandemic: Orphans And Pro-Social Behavior, Bryan C. Mccannon, Zachary Rodriguez

Economics Faculty Working Papers Series

The HIV/AIDS pandemic has caused numerous deaths. One unfortunate consequence of this is the deterioration in family structure and the prevalence of orphanhood. We investigate whether individuals who were orphaned as a child suffer long-term consequences through a underinvestment in their social capital. We conduct a framed field experiment in rural, southern Uganda where the HIV/AIDS pandemic hit hardest. In the experiment, subjects made decisions to contribute to a public good. Results indicate that adults who were orphaned as a child free ride more contributing less to the public good. We explore the mechanism through which their background operates. We …

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Aggregate Alienability, Luke Meier, Rory Ryan Jan 2016

Aggregate Alienability, Luke Meier, Rory Ryan

Villanova Law Review (1956 - )

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Fp-16-10 Over 25 Years Of Change In Men's Entry Into Fatherhood, 1987-2013, Kasey J. Eickmeyer Jan 2016

Fp-16-10 Over 25 Years Of Change In Men's Entry Into Fatherhood, 1987-2013, Kasey J. Eickmeyer

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

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Fp-16-18 First Marriage Rate In The U.S., 2014, Lydia R. Anderson Jan 2016

Fp-16-18 First Marriage Rate In The U.S., 2014, Lydia R. Anderson

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

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Conceptualizations Of Health And Health Communication By Clergy In Jefferson County, Alabama: A Qualitative Exploration, Anthony David Campbell Jan 2016

Conceptualizations Of Health And Health Communication By Clergy In Jefferson County, Alabama: A Qualitative Exploration, Anthony David Campbell

All ETDs from UAB

The purpose of this dissertation is to examine how clergy define health and how they communicate health messages to their congregations and communities. Clergy are influential figures who fulfill a variety of roles outside of their unique pastoral responsibilities, including serving as a source of health-related information and resources. Little is known about how clergy perceive the role of churches and their own role in health and health ministry. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 32 African American and white clergy members from a variety of religious denominations in Jefferson County, Alabama between January 2015 and February 2016. Data were …

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Parental Acculturation And Adolescent Depression, Serra Sevde Aydogan Jan 2016

Parental Acculturation And Adolescent Depression, Serra Sevde Aydogan

All ETDs from UAB

This study investigates whether or not parental acculturation is associated with depression levels among youth in US-based immigrant families. Previous research has shown that even though individual acculturation is negatively correlated with adolescents’ good mental health, parental acculturation is associated with higher levels of mental health among youth. This study elaborates on these prior findings by using a large national sample of immigrant children ages 13-14 and considering the mediating role of social ties and social support. Data for the study are derived from the Children of Immigrant Longitudinal Study to examine the relationship between parental acculturation and youth depression. …

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How Does Principal Leadership Influence Improved Graduation Rates In Urban High Schools In The Greater Metropolitan Area Of Birmingham, Alabama?, Chris Aaron Trawick Jan 2016

How Does Principal Leadership Influence Improved Graduation Rates In Urban High Schools In The Greater Metropolitan Area Of Birmingham, Alabama?, Chris Aaron Trawick

All ETDs from UAB

HOW DOES PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP INFLUENCE IMPROVED GRADUATION RATES IN URBAN HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE GREATER METROPOITAN AREA OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA? CHRIS TRAWICK EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ABSTRACT Principals of urban high schools are under extraordinary pressure to improve graduation rates of high school seniors (Zepeda, 2013). According to Layton (2014), urban high schools graduate approximately 55% of students, which is well below the national average of 80%. Greater expectations have been placed on principals to improve student achievement. Marzano, Sims, and Warrick (2014) noted that principals are required to improve student achievement. Zepeda (2013) described the role of principal as the instructional …

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Liberty And Collaboration For All: A Case Study On Collective Impact, Social Capital, And Community Inclusion, Laura Peyton Vickery Jan 2016

Liberty And Collaboration For All: A Case Study On Collective Impact, Social Capital, And Community Inclusion, Laura Peyton Vickery

All ETDs from UAB

Disenfranchised communities often face exclusion at the hands of outside organizations trying to assist. Citizens within the community are excluded and left with few means of actively participating in the conversation and development surrounding these communities. This paper takes the position that the imbalance of power dynamics, where citizens become subjects, does not fully utilize the potential of those inside and those from outside the community. As discussed in Chapter 1, utilizing social capital to build networks and integrate insider and outsider organizations and resources will ultimately create optimization. Chapter 2 uncovers historical examples of civic life and a new …

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Rural Hos[Ital Closure In Alabama - Post Aca, Dennis Otto Mccay Jan 2016

Rural Hos[Ital Closure In Alabama - Post Aca, Dennis Otto Mccay

All ETDs from UAB

RURAL HOSPITAL CLOSURES IN ALABAMA: POST ACA DENNIS O. MCCAY HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ABSTRACT Rural hospitals differ from their urban counterparts with regard to two main areas. First, rural hospital patients are usually older, of lower income, and less healthy than those in urban areas. Second, their facilities tend to be smaller, older, and more prone to staff shortages than those in an urban environment. Rural hospitals have been closing at higher rates than their urban counterparts for a number of years, but more so since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. The objective of this research …

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Exploring The /Role Of The Principal In Creating A Culture Of High Academic Optimism: A Sequential Quan --> Qual Mixed Methods Study, William A. Harper Jan 2016

Exploring The /Role Of The Principal In Creating A Culture Of High Academic Optimism: A Sequential Quan --> Qual Mixed Methods Study, William A. Harper

All ETDs from UAB

ABSTRACT Principals are held accountable for the academic achievement of their students. This study addressed renewed interest in how principals can improve student achievement (SA) by improving the culture of their schools. Previous research demonstrated a positive relationship between the construct of academic optimism (AO) and SA. The purpose of this mixed methods sequential Quan  Qual research study was to understand how principals in Alabama middle schools create a culture of AO that fosters high SA. In the quantitative phase 218 Alabama schools with Grade 8 were stratified into high and low categories of SA based on the percentage …

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Andy Loves Richard: The Revelations Of Vote Mcgovern (1972), Amelia Hobson Jan 2016

Andy Loves Richard: The Revelations Of Vote Mcgovern (1972), Amelia Hobson

All ETDs from UAB

In 1972, Pop artist Andy Warhol was asked by the Democratic National Convention to design a poster for the campaign of George McGovern in his race against presidential incumbent Richard Nixon. The final print was produced in an edition of 250 prints and sold at auction with the proceeds donated to McGovern’s campaign. The work commands almost immediate attention as it depicts not George McGovern, as might be expected, but his opponent President Richard Nixon. Nixon’s head consumes the greater portion of the print and looms over the scrawled text, “VOTE MCGOVERN.” Nixon’s eyes are yellow and his face green …

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Race Effects Of Perceived Weight Status And Its Relationship With Unmet Health Care Need, Sarah B. Rutland Jan 2016

Race Effects Of Perceived Weight Status And Its Relationship With Unmet Health Care Need, Sarah B. Rutland

All ETDs from UAB

This study (n=9,630) evaluates the influence of race on the relationship between perceived weight status (PWS) and obtaining health care when a respondent thought care was needed (unmet need) among young adults (age 24-34) using Wave IV of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health. Using the framework of fundamental cause, I assume that health disparities between groups is due to unequal distribution of resources between those groups that enables a group with more resources, such as wealth or race privilege, to access and support better health outcomes. I focus on race, and specifically racism, as a resource …

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Student-Athlete Undergraduate Degree And Career Alignment, Courtney C. Cox Jan 2016

Student-Athlete Undergraduate Degree And Career Alignment, Courtney C. Cox

Master of Education in Applied Human Development Graduate Projects

Little research has been done on student-athletes after graduation. The question driving this study was do athletes use their degree after graduation in lieu of academic clustering, fraud, emphasis on winning and athletic identity. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not student-athletes undergraduate degree and career alignment was greater, less, or similar to the average collegiate body. Data was collected from 65 former male student-athletes from a Midwest Division I Mid-Major University over the 2009 through 2015 athletic seasons. Two sports were evaluated, Football (n= 54) and Men’s Basketball (n= 14). Degree fields were determined by …

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Those Women Have All The Headaches: Inside The World Of Sports Broadcasting, Simone H. Eli Jan 2016

Those Women Have All The Headaches: Inside The World Of Sports Broadcasting, Simone H. Eli

Master of Education in Applied Human Development Graduate Projects

We live in the Golden Age of Journalism, where the high demand for news continues to open possibilities and opportunities for established and upcoming journalists. As cell phones and social media quickly replace the newspaper, the broadcast television world is booming now more than ever. Broadcast news includes a large range of ways to deliver information; television, radio, Facebook Live and Periscope are all examples of ways broadcasting has transformed at the local, regional and national level. As a television sports broadcast journalist at the local and regional level, I have witnessed first hand the way broadcast journalism has developed. …

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Global Homesickness In William Gibson’S Blue Ant Trilogy, Sean Scanlan Jan 2016

Global Homesickness In William Gibson’S Blue Ant Trilogy, Sean Scanlan

Publications and Research

This article explores theories of home, homesickness, and identity instability as they occur in William Gibson’s Blue Ant trilogy, which consists of three novels: Pattern Recognition (2003), Spook Country (2007), and Zero History (2010). In order to clarify this collision and underscore the importance of cultural and aesthetic codes of uneven globalization, this article offers a character study focused through the place-based intensities of global homesickness. Each character has a strained relationship with home: Cayce Pollard only feels at home while reading and writing in an online film forum; Hollis Henry wonders if she might be considered homeless, even though …

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Trump As A Beaver, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives Jan 2016

Trump As A Beaver, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

Politics

Political protest poster. Anti-Trump poster caricature of Trump as a beaver.

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You'll Never Work In This Town Again: Employment, Economics, And Unpaid Internships In The Entertainment And Media Industries, Mark R. Swiech Jan 2016

You'll Never Work In This Town Again: Employment, Economics, And Unpaid Internships In The Entertainment And Media Industries, Mark R. Swiech

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review

No abstract provided.

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