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An Examination Of The Relationship Between Sports Participation And Financial Accessibility For First-Generation African-American Students At Selected Mississippi Colleges And Universities, Theresa Rash

Dissertations

First-generation students, and particularly African Americans, are historically underserved in terms of college access and success. During college, they often carry greater financial responsibilities and remain less likely to be engaged in activities, both academic and social, that promote academic success. Becoming a collegiate athlete may increase a student’s financial capacity to successfully complete college.

This study examined whether being a collegiate athlete was related to greater college financial accessibility, particularly for first-generation students. The study included 537 undergraduate African-American students from 5 Mississippi colleges and universities. I hypothesized that (1) athletic status is related to college financial accessibility for …

Marissa Swenson Honors Portfolio, Marissa Swenson

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Marissa Swenson's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

The Effects Of Debt On The Relationship To Psychological And Social Well-Being, Kelley Bevers

Psychology Dissertations - Archive

Debt is negatively correlated with multiple health facets such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. The serious consequences of debt can be utterly detrimental to success, both in school and beyond. This study examined the relationships between debt and well-being in a longitudinal sample of 7,104 adults measured at three time points between 1995 and 2014. Data were extracted from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study waves one, two, and three conducted via telephone and mail surveys. Information regarding sex, age, income, student status, debt, psychological and social health, and attitudes toward debt and life satisfaction will be …

Emily Hoyt Honors Portfolio, Emily Hoyt

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Emily Hoyt's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Olivia (Marth) Thomas Honors Portfolio, Olivia Marth

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Olivia Marth's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Emma Gale Honors Portfolio, Emma Gale

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Emma Gale's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Rebecca Peterson Honors Portfolio, Rebecca Peterson

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Rebecca Peterson's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Alana Stcyr Honors Portfolio, Alana Stcyr

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Alana StCyr's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Association Of Generalized Joint Hypermobility And Occurrence Of Musculoskeletal Injury In Physical Therapy And Occupational Therapy Students, Allie Erdmann, Amber Klein

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background: Prior research has shown that physical and occupational therapy students have a higher prevalence of hypermobility than that which is seen within the general population. Throughout the literature, the rates of injury are greater in those with hypermobile joints. It has also been found that females have higher rates of hypermobility than males. Given this information, a secondary question arose regarding whether or not hypermobility and injury (initial or recurrence) are directly related to one another.

Purpose: The intent of conducting this study was to evaluate physical therapy and occupational therapy students for hypermobility while concurrently assessing for their …

Emergency Preparedness And Perceptions Of Resident University Students: Literature Review, Study Proposal & Impact Of Pandemic Crisis On Research, Madelyn Turner

Nursing | Senior Theses

Emergency preparedness is an essential step in mitigating negative impacts of disasters, especially in an area affected by wildfires, power shutoffs, earthquakes, and flooding. Dominican University of California resides within Marin County, and has experienced emergencies in the past. Students are expected to prepare themselves to survive independently for 3-5 days. As previous research has shown, college students often do not meet this expectation. This proposed study will assess the current preparedness levels of students living on Dominican’s campus. It will also determine how perceptions of emergency readiness contribute to actual preparedness. Data collection was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Kaitlyn Graning Honors Portfolio, Kaitlyn Graning

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Kaitlyn Graning's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Maddison Hajek Honors Portfolio, Maddison Hajek

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Maddison Hajek's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Alexis Poetter Honors Portfolio, Alexis Poetter

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Alexis Poetter's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Eryn Zuiker Honors Portfolio, Eryn Zuiker

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Eryn Zuiker's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

The Incorporation And Effect Of Movement In The Elementary Classroom, Caroline L. Rhett

Honors Theses

The main purpose of this thesis project was to examine the incorporation of movement in preschool and elementary classrooms and identify its effects. A review of methodology from musicians/educators such as Zoltán Kodály, Carl Orff, and Emile Jacques-Dalcroze provided a foundation for the research topic. Other factors surrounding music and movement included the physical, mental, and developmental aspects. These factors were studied through the lens of authors and researchers such as Howard Gardner.

The practice used was primarily observation, which took place in local music classrooms as well as at a Carl Orff Workshop. Observation led to the conclusion that …

Perceived Stakeholder And Stockholder Views: A Comparison Among Accounting Students, Non-Accounting Business Students And Non-Business Students, Anju A. Shajan

Theses and Dissertations

In this study, I tested the perceived attitudes of students towards Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility (CESR). I assessed whether students within a particular major are more or less likely to exhibit ethical reasoning compared to students within other majors. Specifically, I tested the perceived differences in stakeholder and stockholder views among accounting, business, and non-business students. I conducted the study utilizing the Perceived Role of Ethics and Social Responsibility Scale (PRESOR) while controlling for gender, age, work experience, and degree of religiosity. Results show that accounting students generally have a higher perception of stakeholder views and a lower perception …

Importance Of Mental Health Awareness For Elementary School Students, Sarah Growitz

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

There are a variety of benefits from including school-based mental health awareness programs in elementary schools. Without proper education, students will not know what mental health is and how to seek help. Through the use of a literature review, teacher interview, and surveys, this capstone examines the importance of mental health awareness for elementary school students. Mental health can impact students' lives in such a negative way. It is extremely important for children to be aware that it is okay to struggle and learn how to properly deal with their emotions. It is also especially important for schools and educators …

The Importance Of Physical Education To Students Health And Academics, Pedro Gil

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This research paper will look into some of the reasons why the importance of physical education is essential to a student's academics. It will also look into the state policies in place regarding physical education. As well as two major research programs that provide evidence to support physical education. Evidence ranging from health benefits to increased cognitive abilities. This paper's purpose is to highlight these benefits and ensure that students have every opportunity to reach their academic potential.

Increasing Kindergarten Students' Emotion Regulation Skills, Jennifer Lopez

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Many young children have not yet developed emotion regulation skills. Children who develop these skills from an early age demonstrate better social skills and improve their potential for school success. Therefore, I created a three-day lesson on emotion regulation for Kindergarten students at Castroville Elementary School, Castroville, California.

Teachers Collaboration With Gear Up Extra College Readiness Resource For Students, Brenda Monroy

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This capstone project was implemented for the Gear Up and college preparedness program located at the local Seaside High School. Gear Up serves 10th grade students at seaside high school. Most of the students served come from low-income families, from minority groups and are considered first generation college students. The problem addressed by the capstone is that too many Seaside High students are not applying for Community College, CSUs and UC’s. The project consisted of collaborating with Seaside High staff including teachers, administration and counselors to include college preparedness instruction as part of the existing curriculum to increase the number …

Greenfield High School Internship, Annette Mercado

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Greenfield High School is located in South Monterey County. The community served is primarily Latino and they are below poverty level. The majority of the residents that reside in this community are field workers. The macro-level problem that this capstone addresses is that too many high school-age students are experiencing depression and anxiety. Greenfield High School has experienced budget cuts, which make it difficult to address all students' needs. The project, named Greenfield High School Internship is designed to help students achieve their community hours needed to complete graduation requirements and gain a mentor in the process. Greenfield High School …

The Power Of Pursuing Lifelong Learning, Natalina Decker

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This study examined student’s access to advanced education and how parents, school personnel, and community members could prepare students for life beyond K-12 education. Due to the CO-VID Pandemic, this study was limited to a literature review of multiple scholarly and peer-reviewed articles. Analyzation of these articles revealed several trends in the opportunity gap, the importance of school-family-community partnerships, and the benefit of resources that assist future high school graduates with the necessary knowledge and tools needed to apply for undergraduate or vocational programs. Findings also indicate that academic preparation and support for young scholars throughout their K-12 education are …

When Students Follow Jesus : Toward The Christian Life, Ty Benbow

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Every Campus : Best Practices For Starting New Campus Ministries, Delvin Jevon Pikes

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Developmental Networks : Influencing The Early Career Choices Of Emerging Adults Serving In Campus Ministry, Jessica A. Avery

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Nicaraguan Homeowner Showing Gratitude For Concrete Flooring As Part Of A Public Health Mission Trip, Breonna Kinnison

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

I’m Bree Kinnison, a fourth-year medical student and aspiring psychiatrist. When I’m not studying, I enjoy painting using acrylics. This painting depicts a very fond memory of mine. After completing the medical portion of our mission trip in Nicaragua, we began our public health portion. Along with fellow students, I laid concrete flooring in this woman’s house. For all 76 years of her life, she had never experienced anything other than a dirt floor in her home. Traditional dirt flooring in Nicaraguan homes is responsible for many preventable illnesses. When shown the final product, she reached out and hugged the …

Finding Vision Everywhere: Zaire Love Earns M.F.A. Degree, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

Blog Posts

Written By Rebecca Lauck Cleary How can someone you've never met be an inspiration? Just ask Zaire Love, who defended her thesis April 29 for her M.F.A. in Documentary Expression degree. For her, the death of a musician in California influenced her work on a personal level in Mississippi Rapper, entrepreneur, and activist Nipsey Hussle

From M.A. To M.F.A.: Hooper Schultz Completes His Time At The Center, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

Blog Posts

Written By Rebecca Lauck Cleary After graduating with his M.A. in Southern Studies in 2019, Hooper Schultz decided to remain at the University of Mississippi for another year and earn his M.F.A. in Documentary Expression. On April 28, he defended his thesis and fulfilled that goal. Schultz is a historian whose work has focused mainly on LGBTQ oral histories in the South, the Carolina Gay Association, and the Southeastern Gay Conferences of 1976-1978.

Efficacy Of Quality Improvement And Patient Safety Workshops For Students: A Pilot Study, Kevin P Shah, Shreya Goyal, Vignesh Ramachandran, Jaden R Kohn, Jonathan A Go, Zachary Wiley, Anoosha Moturu, Meera K Namireddy, Anjali Kumar, Ryan C Jacobs, Matthew Stampfl, Jesal R Shah, Justin Fu, Weijie V Lin, Brandon Ho, Grace Wey, Sophie Y Lin, Andrew C Caruso, Lindsey Jordan Gay, Diana E Stewart, Sara Andrabi

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: While the Association of American Medical Colleges encourages medical schools to incorporate quality improvement and patient safety (QI/PS) into their curriculum, medical students continue to have limited QI/PS exposure. To prepare medical students for careers that involve QI/PS, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement chapter at an allopathic medical school and school of allied health professions initiated self-directed learning by offering student-led workshops to equip learners with skills to improve the quality and safety of healthcare processes.

METHODS: In this prospective cohort study, workshops were hosted for medical students between 2015 and 2018 on five QI/PS topics: Process Mapping, Root-Cause …

Volume 55, Issue 20 - Monday, April 22, 2020, Rose Thorn Staff

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