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Exploring Success: Variations In Division I Student-Athlete Academic And Athletic Performance, Marissa K. Nichols, Nancy L. Lough, Alice J. Corkill

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Direct Impacts Of Geography On Sport Organizations Through Athletic Association Movement, Dylan Williams, Brian Soebbing, Chad Seifried

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

Using Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access In Difficult Intravenous Access Patients, Diana Hampton

Dissertations

Inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) can be challenging on the first attempt. At the project site there was no systematic process to impact failed first-attempt success for PIVC access, so an evidence-based solution was sought. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine if the implementation of the Emergency Nurses Association's (ENA) Clinical Practice Guideline: Difficult Intravenous Access would impact the number of patients identified as difficult intravenous access (DIVA) and first-attempt success for peripheral intravenous access. The project was piloted over 12 weeks in a community living center in a Veterans Administration facility in the southern …

Navigating Title Ix Changes Through The Lived Work Experiences Of Title Ix Investigators, Robert Anthony Braswell

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived work experiences of Title IX Investigators as they navigate their responsibilities amongst the continuous changes to Title IX policies and procedures. The lived work experiences of 12 Title IX investigators were collected through in-depth one-on-one interviews to provide knowledge and contribute to the limited preexisting literature regarding their role. Recommendations were provided for Title IX coordinators and advisory teams to foster a satisfactory work environment for Title IX investigators.

Leadership Development Strategies For Sustaining Organization Performance Through The Upper Echelon Theory, Marjorie Mccants

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Organizational leaders within the Department of the Army in the Military District of Washington frequently experience turnover that necessitates a new leader's transition into a position. These new leaders sometimes experience challenges in successfully transitioning into the organization to maintain the continuity of operations. Grounded in the upper echelon theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies senior leaders use to transition new subordinate leaders into their organization successfully. The participants included eight military and civilian leaders with more than eight years of knowledge and experience in employing effective strategies for developing midlevel managers. Data were …

Implementation Of A Standardized Handoff Reference Tool From The Intensive Care Unit To The Operating Room, Sophia Agbomah, Stacie Summers

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student Projects

Background and Review of Literature: This quality improvement (QI) intervention evaluated the effectiveness of a standardized handoff reference tool for patients transferring from the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) to the operating room (OR) in a large metropolitan level I trauma center. There was minimal data to assess the quality of this sequence of patient transfer as no systematic ICU-OR handoff content practices were currently employed at the hospital. This project aimed to help fill the practice-knowledge gap that could impact some of the most vulnerable patients during ICU-OR transfer. Methods: Pre- and post-implementation staff surveys, live observations, and chart …

Psychological Contract Breach Between Coaches And Student-Athletes: The Impact On Team Commitment, Christopher R. Barnhill, Brian A. Turner

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

Virtual Facilitation Best Practices And Research Priorities: A Scoping Review, Asya Agulnik, Derrecka Boykin, Denalee M O'Malley, Julia Price, Mia Yang, Mark Mckone, Geoffrey Curran, Mona J Ritchie

Department of Pediatrics Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Facilitation is an implementation strategy that supports the uptake of evidence-based practices. Recently, use of virtual facilitation (VF), or the application of facilitation using primarily video-based conferencing technologies, has become more common, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Thorough assessment of the literature on VF, however, is lacking. This scoping review aimed to identify and describe conceptual definitions of VF, evaluate the consistency of terminology, and recommend "best" practices for its use as an implementation strategy.

METHODS: We conducted a scoping review to identify literature on VF following the PRISMA-ScR guidance. A search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and …

Equity Requires Action: Principals’ Use And Value Of Culturally Proficient Educational Practice, Jaime E. Welborn Ph.D., Peter Flores Iii, Ed.D.

Journal of Critical Issues in Educational Practice

This quantitative, descriptive study investigated K-12 public school principals' perceptions regarding the degree to which they use and value practices related to cultural competence in their roles as school leaders. While an abundance of literature regarding leadership in education, disparities in educational outcomes, and school change exists, inequities in policy and practice perpetuate academic and social setbacks for some of our nation's youth Using the lens of the Cultural Proficiency Framework, specifically the Essential Elements, this study aimed to address the research questions and add to the literature by examining (1) the school principals' value in using culturally competent practices; …

Entrepreneurship Strategies For Reintegrating African American Male U.S. Military Veterans After Military Service, Schavass L. Hamilton

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

African American male U.S. military veterans struggle with transitioning from military to civilian life; however, engaging in entrepreneurship can ease this integration. Grounded in the Schlossberg 4-S model, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore the experiences of four veterans and one active-duty member in their transition from military to entrepreneurial practices. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews. The thematic analysis was used to identify eight themes: (a) challenges encountered in entrepreneurship, (b) minimal external financial assistance used, (c) multiple paths to entrepreneurial education, (d) strategies for entrepreneurial success, (e) adapting to COVID-19 challenges, (f) diverse marketing …

Elementary Teacher Perspectives Regarding Leadership Practices That Supported Creation Of A Dual Language Public School, Angelica Ozuna

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

An increase in the enrollment of elementary school students who do not speak English as their first language has led to initiatives to provide effective instruction for these students which require effective leadership. The problem is that leadership practices have been unsuccessful in supporting dual language elementary school teachers, and minimal research has explored teachers’ perspectives of leadership in this area. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore perspectives of rural public school teachers regarding leadership practices they found effective and ineffective in creation of a new dual language elementary school. Eleven participants answered 10 semistructured interview …

Making Sense Of English Placement And Its Effect On Emergent Multilingual Students At An Emerging Hsi: A Critical Discourse Analysis, Samantha Glassford

Theses and Dissertations

Language acquisition support for Emergent Multilingual, or EML, students in community colleges across the United States does not receive as much attention in research as it does in K-12 schools and universities, despite the growing number of EML students enrolling in community colleges. With 25% of community college students being from immigrant backgrounds, these colleges - HSIs and EHSIs in particular - support for English language acquisition will need more attention and funding. The purpose of this study was to explore the sensemaking that occurred after the interruption of Guided Self-Placement, as well as the discourses present at an EHSI …

Taylor-Made Super Bowl: Taylor Swiftmania On Social Media Regarding The Big Game, Yi Luo, Jin-A Choi, Bond Benton

College of Communication and Media Scholarship and Creative Works

Celebrity couples occupy a unique space in popular culture. Similar to the royal unions of history and the present, the combination of notoriety and the voyeuristic appeal of watching a relationship play out in public spaces, celebrity couples energize popular discourse and invite public commentary and interest. The opportunity to become a spectator in ongoing celebrity coupling invites a level of perceived intimacy in what feels like a relationship with famous people.

Data collected for this study suggests Taylor Swift’s connection to Super Bowl LVIII has elevated the meaning of the game beyond the stratospheric levels of cultural significance the …

Missing The Mark: How Legislative Adjustments To The Disparagement Clause Could Promote The Revocation Of Trademarks For Professional Sporting Teams Referencing Native American Culture, Laura Ospina

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

No abstract provided.

Improving Nurse's Documentation In The Emergency Department, Jacqueline N. Wright-Cole

Dissertations

The appropriate documentation and effective hand-off communications are essential components for attaining and maintaining the continuity of quality care for patients in the emergency department. Despite global efforts and standards geared towards improving the accuracy and function of documentation, the issue of incomplete documentation and hand-off communication persist in the local emergency department. Incomplete documentation and handoff communications have been regarded as key factors of delayed patient care as well as discontinuation of care in the clinical setting. A detailed study conducted for evaluating the effectiveness and benefits of the Institute Healthcare Improvement SBAR guideline as a checklist on nurses' …

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"Follow Your Dreams" And Other Advice On Career Changes From Grad Students, University Of Dayton. School Of Education And Health Sciences

School of Education and Health Sciences Blog Archive

While graduate school is often used to advance skills in your current field of work, sometimes it can be a springboard into a whole new career. Read about five of the countless students that the UD has helped transition to a new profession.

Examining The Relationship Between Psychological Safety And Leadership Program Outcomes Through The Lens Of Intersectionality, Ominia M. Hamad

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Black women face unique barriers due to their intersectional identities of being both Black and female that hinder them from building their leadership capacities. Leadership development is one way to support Black women into leadership; however, such initiatives were not built with intersectional identities and associated needs in mind. This study was grounded in intersectionality theory, which posits that the effects of intersectional identities cannot be separated because intersectional individuals live at the intersection of larger oppressive systems and may experience unique forms of oppression that are not captured through single-axis approaches. This nonexperimental quantitative study includes an examination of …

Retention Strategies To Retain Retail Employees, Sean Michael Murphy

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Retail organizations with high employee attrition rates may lack continuity and institutional knowledge for long-term sustainability. Business leaders, human resource managers, and retail managers must implement successful retention strategies to ensure sustained growth. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies that managers of retail organizations use to increase the retention of retail employees. The participants consisted of managers of three retail organizations in Michigan who implemented strategies to increase the retention of retail employees. Data were collected from literature reviews, interviews of participants, and documentation. Data were analyzed using Yin’s five-phase …

Strategies For Change Implementation In The Energy Industry, Elier Alvarado

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Many energy leaders struggle to effectively lead change initiatives amidst the evolving landscape of the energy industry marked by decarbonization, decentralization, and digitization. Unsuccessful change initiatives jeopardize organizations’ sustainability and negatively influence business performance and profitability. Grounded in Lewin’s concepts and the 3-step change model, the purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the strategies leaders in the energy industry employed to achieve success in their change initiatives. Data were collected from nine U.S. energy leaders who successfully implemented organizational change initiatives, utilizing a combination of semistructured interviews and document reviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the …

Summary Record Of The Human Rights Committee's 5th Periodic Review Of United States Report On Compliance With The International Covenant On Civil And Political Rights, Sarah A. Dávila Et Al.

Faculty White Papers

No abstract provided.

Understanding Leaders' Experiences Of A Leadership Institute: A Combination Of Transformational Leadership, Cross-Sector Collaboration, And Charitable Foundations As Catalysts, Chris Pineda

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study investigated the integrated impact of Transformational Leadership (TFL), Cross-Sector Collaboration (CSC), and Foundations as Community Catalysts (CFC) within a Salem-based leadership institute. Through a qualitative case study involving 12 leadership institute attendees from 2020-2023, I explored the perceived presence of each of the three components, as well as their transformative potential in organizational and community change. I also examined participants’ perceived strengths and weaknesses of the leadership institute. All participants were able to see the presence of TFL, CSC, and CFC, and their combination resulted in collaboration, deep relationships, and a change in mindsets. The findings suggest that …

Reshoring From China: It’S The Economy, Stupid, Rex Evans Mcclure, Monisha Gupta, Vanessa Coffman

AMTP Proceedings 2024

This paper offers a market-oriented perspective into reshoring and the drivers of manufacturing sourcing. Starting in the 1980s, businesses sought to capture cost advantages by moving their manufacturing offshore. As those cost advantages dried up, the first notable incident of reshoring occurred in 2012, and the momentum continues to increase. This paper looks at some of the ripple effects of reshoring on supply chains, transportation routes, brand management, and even political rivalries

Phenomenological Study On Adaptive Leadership During Times Of Great Change And Opportunity As Perceived By California Public School Superintendents In Los Angeles County School Districts, Darrin Deknikker

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to identify and describe strategies used by superintendents of California public school districts in Los Angeles County to build an adaptive capacity based on the five key characteristics of adaptive leadership by Heifetz et al. (2009).

Methodology: This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of superintendents serving in public school districts in Los Angeles County. Purposeful, convenience sampling was used to identify 10 participants who met the study’s criteria. The semi-structured, open-ended interview protocol was developed by a thematic research team of nine peer researchers and three faculty advisors. Data collected from …

Taylor Swift-Mania On Social Media Regarding The Big Game, Jin-A Choi, Bond Benton, Yi Luo, Ines Hwang

College of Communication and Media Scholarship and Creative Works

The continuation of America’s most popular sport meeting the world’s most famous pop star seems destined to dominate the airwaves and social media next weekend. Findings from the study included the following. First, in the period when the Chiefs and 49ers advanced to Super Bowl LVIII, Taylor Swift related #superbowl posts on “X” (formerly known as Twitter) totaled more than the COMBINED number of posts about the game’s QB’s and even her beau, Travis Kelce. Second, the social mentions of Taylor Swift and Super Bowl reached two million in the seven-day period (January 28 – February 3, 2024) after Chiefs’ …

Revisiting Late Globalization: A Commentary On Theorizing And Theoretical Deepening, Romeo V. Turcan, Michael Fast

Markets, Globalization & Development Review

No abstract provided.

A Roadmap For Trauma-Informed Practice Integration In Teacher Preparation Content, Kathryn S. Young, Ofelia Castro Schepers

Journal of Educational Research and Innovation

With the continued interest in trauma-informed practice (TIP) knowledge at the P-12 level, it has become imperative to consider the role of teacher preparation programs in providing this crucial knowledge to preservice educators. The TIP program at Mountain U (pseudonym) School of Education (SOE) is working to increase the current TIP knowledge of preservice teachers so that they are ready to implement TIP from the beginning of their careers. This paper adds to the trauma-informed literature in teacher preparation by describing the TIP initiative at Mountain U. It provides a roadmap for schools and departments that want to undertake this …

Medical School Middle Managers Learning To Successfully Work With Leadership To Navigate Organizational Change, Elizabeth G. Smith

Doctor of Education Program Dissertations

There is a lapse in research exploring middle managers at medical schools during an organizational change. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to examine the perceptions of middle managers during an organizational change to mitigate burnout and build resilience. The literature reviewed explored how stressors from organizational changes may impact medical school middle managers, leading to feeling less secure about their position and increasing middle managers’ stress leading to burnout. For an organizational change to be successful, middle managers must build trust with their staff, communicate with middle managers, and engage middle managers in the change process. Burnout …

Implementing Clinical Practice Guideline To Impact Postpartum Hemorrhage Among Immediate Postpartum Mothers, Teresa C. Okolo

Dissertations

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) can lead to untoward conditions in mothers following childbirth. At the project site there was no accurate method for measuring blood loss, resulting in the early identification of PPH, so an evidence-based solution was sought. The purpose of this quantitative, quasi-experimental quality improvement project was to determine if the implementation of the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) Quantitative Blood Loss (QBL) Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) would impact blood loss within two hours post-delivery among mothers with a vaginal or cesarean delivery in an urban hospital in New York over four weeks. Kristen Swanson's theory of caring …

The Role Of Mindfulness In Leadership Coaching, Dominick Juliano

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.