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Ornitología Neotropical
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Breeding Biology And Behavior Of The Collared Forest-Falcon (Micrastur Semitorquatus) In Guatemala, Russell Thorstrom, Jose D. Ramos, Jose M. Castillo
Breeding Biology And Behavior Of The Collared Forest-Falcon (Micrastur Semitorquatus) In Guatemala, Russell Thorstrom, Jose D. Ramos, Jose M. Castillo
Ornitología Neotropical
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The Presidents Page, Francois Vuilleumier
The Presidents Page, Francois Vuilleumier
Ornitología Neotropical
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The New Plantation: Black Athletes, College Sports, And Predominantly White Ncaa Institutions, (Reviewed By) Earl Smith
The New Plantation: Black Athletes, College Sports, And Predominantly White Ncaa Institutions, (Reviewed By) Earl Smith
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
No abstract provided.
College Football And American Culture In The Cold War Era, (Reviewed By) Michael K. Smucker
College Football And American Culture In The Cold War Era, (Reviewed By) Michael K. Smucker
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
No abstract provided.
Organizational Escalation To An Uncertain Course Of Action: A Case Study Of Institutional Branding At Southern Methodist University, Adrien Bouchet, Michael Hutchinson
Organizational Escalation To An Uncertain Course Of Action: A Case Study Of Institutional Branding At Southern Methodist University, Adrien Bouchet, Michael Hutchinson
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
As the potential stakes for participating in Division I athletics continue to grow, university administrators at private institutions are faced with important decisions regarding the direction of their athletic programs This study examines Southern Methodist University’s continued investment in an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision program through the theoretical lens of escalation of commitment. Escalation of commitment theory is used to explain why organizations continue to financially invest in deteriorating situations. This escalation of commitment happens despite overwhelming evidence that the course of action is not advantageous to the organization. Eleven (N=11) university stakeholders were interviewed concerning their experiences with SMU …
Social Support And Minority Student-Athletes, Jason Thompson
Social Support And Minority Student-Athletes, Jason Thompson
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
Interpersonal relationships in the family are important to individuals, especially college students. A subgroup within the larger population of college students that calls for further examination is ethnic minority college student-athletes. The present study involved examining ethnic minority college student-athletes’ perceptions of social support they receive from their family as they attend a Predominantly White Institution (PWI). Findings indicated that student- athletes perceived various types of social support that they found beneficial to them both as student-athletes in general and as minority student-athletes in particular. Types of social support included emotional support, informational support, tangible assistance support, task appreciation support, …
Perceptions Of Ncaa Division I Athletes On Motivations Concerning The Use Of Specialized Academic Support Services In The Era Of The Academic Progress Rate, B. David Ridpath
Perceptions Of Ncaa Division I Athletes On Motivations Concerning The Use Of Specialized Academic Support Services In The Era Of The Academic Progress Rate, B. David Ridpath
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
This paper examines the motivations of NCAA Division I athletes of the need and usefulness of specialized academic support services in the era of the Academic Progress Rate (APR). Specifically, an evaluation of the historical context of these services and how they came to be so prevalent and deemed as a necessity for academic success of NCAA Division I college athletes is discussed, along with many of the unintended consequences and potential affront to academic integrity due to the competitive nature of NCAA Division I athletics and the perceived pressure on academic centers to keep athletes eligible to compete. The …
Division Iii Athletes: Perceptions Of Faculty Interactions And Academic Support Services, Jo Williams, Colleen Colles, Kim J. Allen
Division Iii Athletes: Perceptions Of Faculty Interactions And Academic Support Services, Jo Williams, Colleen Colles, Kim J. Allen
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
Participation in intercollegiate athletics is an important component in the overall educational experience for many Division III students. However, college athletes have regularly reported both positive and negative experiences in managing their academic and athletic commitments (Simons, Bosworth, Fujita, & Jensen, 2007). Support for broad-based success is an on-going concern for administrators and athletic department personnel, and the role of faculty, in and out of the classroom, is considered to be particularly important. (Cotten & Wilson, 2006; Pierce, 2007). This study was designed to investigate the perceptions of NCAA Division III athletes in relation to faculty interactions, and the use …
Pay For Slay: An Examination Of The Repercussions Of The Big Money Game On The Little Guy In College Football, Caroline E. Faure, Cody Cranor
Pay For Slay: An Examination Of The Repercussions Of The Big Money Game On The Little Guy In College Football, Caroline E. Faure, Cody Cranor
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
In 2009, ninety-one college football games featured smaller FCS teams playing larger Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams. This included seven matchups where Football Champion Subdivision (FCS) schools played preseason Top 25 teams (ESPN, 2009). This study investigated both the positive and negative repercussions of the big money game on the little guy, the FCS school, in college football. Specifically, the study analyzed those factors that influenced FCS schools to schedule and play FBS football programs in 2009. The influencers identified included the lure of a big money payout, the opportunity of a lifetime (to play a top-ranked team), and the …
The Effects Of Sport Participation On Student-Athletes’ And Non-Athlete Students’ Social Life And Identity, Steve Chen, Shonna Snyder, Monica Magner
The Effects Of Sport Participation On Student-Athletes’ And Non-Athlete Students’ Social Life And Identity, Steve Chen, Shonna Snyder, Monica Magner
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
This study examined perceived athletic identity, sport commitment, and the effect of sport participation to identify the impact of athletic participation on college students. This study surveyed 163 student-athletes (59%) and 112 non-athlete students (41%) from a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division-I affiliated institution (males = 172, 62.5%; females = 103, 37.5%). The survey questionnaire was developed and modified from four well-established instruments, the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale, the Sport Commitment Model, the Life Roles Inventory-Values Scales, and Athletic Involvement on the Social Life. The data collection process was initiated and completed in the 2008 spring semester. Seven sub-factors: Personal …
Sport And Stigma: College Football Recruiting And Institutional Identity Of Ole Miss, Kristi M. Fondren
Sport And Stigma: College Football Recruiting And Institutional Identity Of Ole Miss, Kristi M. Fondren
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
The identity and history of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) has been the subject of immense political discussion and popular debate. Using a conceptual and analytical framework guided by stigma and stigma management, this study examines the debate through the lens of football recruiting at Ole Miss. Qualitative interviews with prominent football players and program administrators (i.e. coaches, recruiters) at Ole Miss, as well as prominent football players at Mississippi State University, highlight a number of negative recruiting strategies used by coaches from competing schools to portray Ole Miss in an unfavorable light when interacting with prospective student-athletes. In …
Reevaluating Prestige: The Influence Of History On The Decision To Reclassify To Division I: A Case Study, Anthony Weaver
Reevaluating Prestige: The Influence Of History On The Decision To Reclassify To Division I: A Case Study, Anthony Weaver
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of an institution’s past on the administrative decision to reclassify the institution’s athletic department to NCAA Division I. The study focused on the environment that existed prior to the reclassification and the administrative rationale used to justify the move. Two universities, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and Elon University, were chosen for case study analysis. Data were collected and analyzed using case study methodologies and an adapted model of Pettigrew’s contextualist approach. Documents, archival records, semi-structured interviews, participant observations, physical artifacts, and direct observations from each institution were …
Corporate Motives For Sport Sponsorship At Mid-Major Collegiate Athletic Departments, Erianne Weight, Kevin Taylor, Jacquelyn Cuneen
Corporate Motives For Sport Sponsorship At Mid-Major Collegiate Athletic Departments, Erianne Weight, Kevin Taylor, Jacquelyn Cuneen
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
Sport sponsorship has become an increasingly important part of intercollegiate athletic revenue generation as universities have been forced to seek new and creative ways to fund their programs. The purpose of this study was to explore the benefits, criteria, and company factors that lead local corporations to embark upon sport sponsorship agreements within a specific region of mid-major sized universities. Respondents were corporate decision-makers who had forged sponsorships with three mid-major schools. Results reveal that sponsors have clear motives and preferences when agreeing to sponsor sport. On-site signage and cost were identified as being the most important information listed. Additionally, …
A Model For Assessing Organizational Culture In Intercollegiate Athletic Departments, Peter J. Schroeder
A Model For Assessing Organizational Culture In Intercollegiate Athletic Departments, Peter J. Schroeder
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
Beyer and Hannah (2000) have suggested that a major barrier to the reform of intercollegiate athletics is its cultural significance in higher education. Even leaders within the National Collegiate Athletic Association have acknowledged the need for culture change in intercollegiate athletics (Brand, 2001; Dempsey, 2000). Yet major culture change has not occurred and few studies have examined culture within intercollegiate athletic departments (Ridpath, 2008). This gap may be due, in part, to the lack of a framework with which to analyze athletic departments as organizational cultures. Schein’s (2004) model of organizational culture is the most frequently cited perspective in the …
The Dilemma Of The Senior Woman Administrator Role In Intercollegiate Athletics, Jennifer Hoffman
The Dilemma Of The Senior Woman Administrator Role In Intercollegiate Athletics, Jennifer Hoffman
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
All National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) member institutions designate the highest-ranking woman in athletic administration the senior woman administrator (SWA). This role is “intended to encourage and promote the involvement” of women in decision-making, enhance the representation women’s experiences and perspectives, and support women’s interests in intercollegiate athletics (NCAA, n.d. [a]). However, previous research reveals inconsistency in the tasks and responsibilities associated with the SWA role. Furthermore, it is not well established if this role is a mechanism to advance women to leadership roles or a terminal position (Hatfield, 2009). To better understand the influence of the SWA role on …
Stakeholder Perceptions Of An Athletic Program’S Reclassification From Ncaa Division Ii To Ncaa Division I (Fcs) Membership: A Case Study, Brendan Dwyer, Terry Eddy, Cody Harvard, Lori Braa
Stakeholder Perceptions Of An Athletic Program’S Reclassification From Ncaa Division Ii To Ncaa Division I (Fcs) Membership: A Case Study, Brendan Dwyer, Terry Eddy, Cody Harvard, Lori Braa
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
At the highest level of intercollegiate athletics, successful programs have the potential to enhance public perception, increase visibility, and enrich prestige for an institution (Beyer & Hannah, 2000; Goff, 2000). Due to these potential benefits, university officials are willing to invest tremendous amounts of energy and capital, in the form of a division reclassification, just for the opportunity to compete at this level. This transition, however, is a complex process with substantial consequences for a university and its stakeholders. Employing a mixed methodology, this case study investigated the previous management decisions and current stakeholder perceptions of an institution’s recent reclassification …
Examining The Dearth Of Black Head Coaches At The Ncaa Football Bowl Subdivision Level: A Critical Race Theory And Social Dominance Theory Analysis, Kwame Agyemang, Joshua Delorme
Examining The Dearth Of Black Head Coaches At The Ncaa Football Bowl Subdivision Level: A Critical Race Theory And Social Dominance Theory Analysis, Kwame Agyemang, Joshua Delorme
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
Forecasting future obstacles, W.E.B. Du Bois once envisaged color to be the dilemma facing the United States of America (USA) in the 20th Century. Wherein some individuals may disagree with this claim and counter by alleging America has moved towards a post racial society, unremitted racial structuring subsisted in the 20th century and has continued to cast a dark shadow in 21st century American society. The realm of sport is no exception as Black student-athletes comprise approximately half of the football participants at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level. Oddly enough, Black head coaches are severely underrepresented at this level. …
The Rise And Impact Of High Profile Spectator Sports On American Higher Education, Kimberly L. Martin, Keith Christy
The Rise And Impact Of High Profile Spectator Sports On American Higher Education, Kimberly L. Martin, Keith Christy
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
Intercollegiate athletics at colleges and universities have been referred to as “American higher education’s ‘peculiar institution.’ Their presence is pervasive, yet their proper balance with academics remains puzzling” (Thelin, 1994, p.1). Scandals such as the one at the University of Colorado at Boulder involving improper conduct of athletes and improper recruiting practices highlight the problems in athletic departments all over the country (Jacobsen, as cited in Umbach, Palmer, Kuh and Hannah, 2006). Organizations such as the Knight Commission, Coalition on Intercollegiate Athletics (COIA), and the Drake Group dedicate much of their resources toward examining reform in intercollegiate athletics. This all …
Senior Women Administrators’ Perceptions Of Factors Leading To Discrimination Of Women In Intercollegiate Athletic Departments Leading To Discrimination Of Women In Intercollegiate Athletic Departments, Robert C. Schneider, William F. Stier Jr., Timothy J. Henry, Gregory E. Wilding
Senior Women Administrators’ Perceptions Of Factors Leading To Discrimination Of Women In Intercollegiate Athletic Departments Leading To Discrimination Of Women In Intercollegiate Athletic Departments, Robert C. Schneider, William F. Stier Jr., Timothy J. Henry, Gregory E. Wilding
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
Perceptions regarding discrimination factors preventing the advancement of women in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletic departments were sought. A five point agree/disagree Likert-scale survey containing 20 discrimination factors was electronically mailed to all NCAA Senior Woman Administrators (SWAs) throughout the United States. The return of 406 of 841 surveys made for a 48.3% return rate. Significant differences with regards to Likert-scale items of agreement/disagreement were found between the following SWA demographics: marital status, reporting structure, education completed, years of experience, and NCAA Division. Overall, the top five discrimination factors were: the domination of the “old boys’ club,” inequitable salaries …
Counterfeit Amateurs: An Athlete’S Journey Through The Sixties To The Age Of Academic Capitalism, (Reviewed By) Mark S. Nagel
Counterfeit Amateurs: An Athlete’S Journey Through The Sixties To The Age Of Academic Capitalism, (Reviewed By) Mark S. Nagel
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
No abstract provided.
Pacific-10 Compliance Officers’ Morality And Moral Reasoning, Lisa A. Kihl
Pacific-10 Compliance Officers’ Morality And Moral Reasoning, Lisa A. Kihl
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
Critics contend that intercollegiate athletic administrators, including compliance officers who work in highly formalized environments, generally exhibit restricted moral thinking that is defined by organizational rules (Lumpkin, Stoll, & Beller, 1999). Cognitive moral development’s dominance on moral reasoning research has assisted in supporting this argument because investigations are framed from one independent theory (e.g., justice) and measure moral reasoning (Walker, Pitts, Hennig, & Matsuba, 1995). As a result, the interdependent nature between individuals’ morality and moral reasoning in real-life work experiences is unclear. Using contextual practical reasoning as a framework, Pacific-10 compliance officers’ were interviewed to examine their morality and …
2009 Bowl Championship Series Telecasts: Expressions Of Big-Time College- Sport’S Commercial Institutional Logics, Richard M. Southall, Crystal Southall, Brendan Dwyer
2009 Bowl Championship Series Telecasts: Expressions Of Big-Time College- Sport’S Commercial Institutional Logics, Richard M. Southall, Crystal Southall, Brendan Dwyer
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) is the preeminent National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) event. It consistently generates high television ratings and attracts millions of dollars of advertising spending. Given the limited analysis of the organizational conditions that frame these broadcasts’ production, this study examines the impact of influential actors on the representation process. Using a mixed-method approach, this paper investigates the production of 2009 BCS broadcasts, and examines the extent to which these broadcasts are consistent with college sport’s espoused educational mission. Through a critical examination of the dominant institutional logic that underpins their reproduction, this …
Do International Student-Athletes View The Purpose Of Sport Differently Than United States Student-Athletes At Ncaa Division I Universities?, Nels Popp, Mary A. Hums, T. Christopher Greenwell
Do International Student-Athletes View The Purpose Of Sport Differently Than United States Student-Athletes At Ncaa Division I Universities?, Nels Popp, Mary A. Hums, T. Christopher Greenwell
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
Over 16,000 international student-athletes competed at National Collegiate Athletic Association schools during the 2006-07 school year (NCAA, 2008). Many of these students came to the United States with far different sporting backgrounds than their United States-born counterparts, shaping their perspectives of high-level university sport competition. The purpose of this study was to examine differences among domestic and international NCAA Division I student-athletes’ views of the purpose of collegiate sport. Responses to a Purpose of Sport Questionnaire for 174 international student-athletes from 49 different countries were compared to those from 110 United States-born student-athletes. A statistical test of MANOVA revealed international …
Clashing Models Of Commercial Sport In Higher Education: Implications For Reform And Scholarly Research, Allen Sack
Clashing Models Of Commercial Sport In Higher Education: Implications For Reform And Scholarly Research, Allen Sack
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
Big-time college sport has successfully weathered one wave of reform after another for over 100 years. Yet, passionate debates continue regarding the educational impact of highly commercialized sport in American universities. The major purpose of this study is to identify the issues and assumptions that divide reformers and reform groups. It also makes explicit the conceptual models—intellectual elitist, academic capitalist, and athletes rights—they use to interpret the reality of commercialized college sport. This study does not test the validity of each model. Rather it explores logical connections between these models and reform policies likely to be pursued by those who …
An “All Star” Initiative: Maximizing Consumer Interest At Premier College Wrestling Events, Coyte Cooper
An “All Star” Initiative: Maximizing Consumer Interest At Premier College Wrestling Events, Coyte Cooper
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
An “All Star” Initiative: Maximizing Consumer Interest at Premier College Wrestling Events
Punching A Ticket To The Big Dance: A Critical Analysis Of At-Large Selection Into The Ncaa Division I Men’S Basketball Tournament, Stephen L. Shapiro, Joris Drayer, Brendan Dwyer, Alan L. Morse
Punching A Ticket To The Big Dance: A Critical Analysis Of At-Large Selection Into The Ncaa Division I Men’S Basketball Tournament, Stephen L. Shapiro, Joris Drayer, Brendan Dwyer, Alan L. Morse
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament at-large selection process is a highly scrutinized system. A selection committee made up of ten members is asked to select teams based on guidelines set forth by the NCAA. However, committee members indicate that other factors are also considered. Due to the financial benefits associated with a tournament appearance, it is important to closely examine the committee’s decision making process in order to identify possible sources of bias, which may put some teams at a competitive disadvantage. The purpose of this study was to examine direct and indirect attributes of teams that finished …
Factors Contributing To Student-Athlete Retention, Carrie L. Le Crom, Beverly J. Warren, Henry T. Clark, Jospeh Marolla, Paul Gerber
Factors Contributing To Student-Athlete Retention, Carrie L. Le Crom, Beverly J. Warren, Henry T. Clark, Jospeh Marolla, Paul Gerber
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of scholarship support, gender and sport-type (individual or team) on student-athlete retention. Student-athlete retention was defined by utilizing the Academic Progress Rate (APR) instituted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in February, 2005. A single mid-major Division I Conference provided data (eight institutions) on student-athletes participating from 2001-2005, resulting in 12,980 total observations. Data were analyzed utilizing analysis of variance (ANOVA), discriminant function analysis, and binary logistic regression to determine the extent to which scholarship support, gender and sport type influenced retention. Results indicated scholarship support alone was not significantly …
Academic Majors Of Upperclassmen Football Players In The Atlantic Coast Conference: An Analysis Of Academic Clustering Comparing White And Minority Players, Jeffrey J. Fountain, Peter S. Finley
Academic Majors Of Upperclassmen Football Players In The Atlantic Coast Conference: An Analysis Of Academic Clustering Comparing White And Minority Players, Jeffrey J. Fountain, Peter S. Finley
Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
Studies on graduation rates of college athletes have typically utilized subdivisions based on race, gender, and sport to allow for more transparent scrutiny of potential problem areas. However, subdivision by race has not been utilized when examining clustering of football players into academic majors. Clustering occurs when 25% or more of an athletic team shares a single academic major (Case, Greer, & Brown, 1987). Football media guides from Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) schools were utilized to determine the academic majors of upperclassmen to explore whether race could be a factor in academic clustering. The results showed that Minority players were …
Taking Science To The Streets: Participatory Research Approaches To Improve Environment, Health, And Quality Of Life In Urban Areas, Na'taki Osborne Jelks
Taking Science To The Streets: Participatory Research Approaches To Improve Environment, Health, And Quality Of Life In Urban Areas, Na'taki Osborne Jelks
Sustainability Seminar Series
Environmental justice communities, those disproportionately affected by pollutants, are simultaneously exposed to multiple environmental stressors and also experience social and cultural factors that may heighten their health risks in comparison to other communities. Availability of fine-grained, community-level data is limited to support said communities’ appeals for public health practice, planning, and policy changes. In Northwest Atlanta, Georgia’s Proctor Creek Watershed community residents (watershed researchers), academics, and non-profit organizations have leveraged local, community knowledge; community science methods; and participatory approaches to identify, document, and analyze the impacts of local environmental hazards and quality of life stressors. This highly collaborative and interdisciplinary …