Lift Ev’Ry Voice: Using Q Methodology To Understand The Shared Perspectives Of African American Undergraduate Students Regarding Strategies That Predominantly White Institutions Can Use To Support Their Persistence In Stem, Dawn Washington, Dawn Felicia Washington

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Abstract

In this study the researcher used Q methodology to understand the shared perspectives of African American undergraduate students attending predominantly White institutions regarding strategies and supports that would help them persist in their STEM majors. Q methodology involved two phases. In phase 1, the researcher recruited 13 participants (n =10, female; n = 3, male) to respond to an open-ended questionnaire using the following directions: “List and briefly describe up to 8 strategies that predominantly White institutions can use to support African American undergraduate students’ persistence in STEM.” There were 57 opinion statements generated from this questionnaire along with …

What Makes Collaborative Evaluation Approaches Collaborative? A Q Methodology Study On Program Evaluators’ Perceptions, Dax M. Weaver

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore program evaluators’ perceptions about what they consider to be the essential practices, elements, or attributes of collaborative evaluation approaches (CEAs). This topic was investigated because of the increasing use of CEAs within the field and the ambiguity about what does and does not constitute a CEA. Several researchers have proposed frameworks that attempt to define the essential elements that distinguish CEAs from other evaluation approaches; however, the literature still lacks consensus on their exact nature. It was through an examination of evaluators’ viewpoints on the subject using Q Methodology that this study …

Factors Predictive Of Self-Efficacy In First Year Teachers, Jessica Leigh Hamelin

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Research demonstrates that there are increased teacher burnout rates within the first 5 years of entering the field (Darling-Hammond, 2003; Skaalvik & Skaalvik, 2010; Yost, 2006). Consistent with those findings is that teacher preparation matters when conversing about recruitment and retention (Brown, Lee, & Collins, 2014). As more research is conducted in the area of teacher preparation it has become clear that teacher effectiveness is directly related to preparation (Darling-Hammond, 2010). As teachers enter their first-year teaching, philosophical stances can change, inflated beliefs about the teaching profession can be altered, and self-efficacy is influenced. Drawing from Hoy and Spero’s (2005) …

Person-Centered Physical Training Programs For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: Stimulating Motivation And Participation As Essential Components Of Program Development, Monica Bolaños-Boudreau

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative case study explored the perceptions of two individuals with intellectual disabilities who participated in a person-centered physical training program that identified factors of motivation and influences on self-determined physical choices. The findings of this study revealed five factors that seemed to motivate participants to exercise; (a) enjoyable activities, (b) personalized program, (c) exercises that promoted health and positive self-images, (d) exercise routines that were familiar and safe, and (e) an exercise partnership with the trainer. Considering these factors of motivation, community leaders, administrators, and practitioners may promote self-determination and ultimately, impact participation by individuals with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, …

Descriptive Case Study Of The Perceptions Of International Students In An Intensive English Program Featuring Mandated Interactions With Fluent English Speakers, Sonia R. Velazquez

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this descriptive case study is to inform educational leaders working in Intensive English Programs (IEPs) and in Higher Education about the perspectives of international students enrolled in English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the University of Florida (UF). The ELI at UF offers a unique language program that incorporates interactions between the enrolled EAL students and local fluent English speaking university students, hired as Language Assistants (LAs), as a required part of the curricular structure of the ELI’s Listening and Speaking courses for enrolled students at all proficiency levels …

Examining The Role Of Dispositions In Adult Basic Education Matriculation, Deana M. Waite

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Adult Education and pre-service teacher programs have the same goals of program completion, and gainful employment for students who possess the dispositional capacity to be successful in the workplace. However, students enrolled in adult education programs experience dispositional barriers (i.e., a lack of confidence, academic unpreparedness, and a lack of motivation or personal desire) that contributes to the low completion rate of adult education programs. This study used a quasi-experimental design to examine the role of dispositions in adult basic education matriculation. This study used the teacher education program’s survey instrument on student disposition (Abbreviated Rubric for Self-Assessment) …

Defining Accountability And Best Practices In Private Schools Which Receive State Funds For Students With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Debra L. Rains

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Abstract

Accusations pertaining to insufficient accountability for private schools that provide alternative educational options for special education students have led to opposition to those same schools. The opposition results in part from the schools’ acceptance of state funded vouchers and scholarships. In Florida, state vouchers provide funds which support alternative educational placement for students from lower socio-economic status and/or who have identified disabilities. Because they are not subject to state or federal government jurisdiction, private schools have the right to set their own policies and procedures to determine appropriateness of curriculum, assessment, accountability, personnel training and development, funding, and governance …

An Investigation Of The Impact Of Team Jersey Sponsorship: Examining The Moderating Role Of Team Identification On Brand Attitude And Buying Intention, Youngmin Ik Suh, Zack Pedersen, Sanhak Lee, Antonio S. Williams, Paul M. Pedersen

Global Sport Business Journal

With the arrival in 2017 of jersey sponsorship at the highest level of professional basketball in the United States (i.e., National Basketball Association [NBA]), this study sought to identify how the various levels of team identification influence brand attitude and buying intention in terms of team jersey sponsorship. The focus was on examining the effect of team identification on fans’ attitudes toward a particular brand and their buying intentions when the jersey did and did not exhibit advertising. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to compare scores on the attitude toward the brand between highly, moderate, and low-identified …

The Leadership Stories Of Students Of Color At Predominantly White Christian Institutions, Sharia Hays

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

Leadership has been identified as an important component of higher education and the college student experience (Dugan, 2006; Komives, Dugan, & Owen, 2011; Shertzer & Schuh, 2004; St. John, Rowley, & Hu, 2009). Although there has been an in-crease in leadership initiatives across higher education, many institutions, specifically dominantly White Christian institutions have struggled to find ways to involve students of color in leadership. Utilizing a phenomenological approach, this study explored the leadership experiences of 11 students of color from 3 dominantly White Christian institutions (DWI). This article will provide a broad overview of the study while focusing on how …

2020 Georgia Southern University Baseball Roster, Georgia Southern University

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A Justification For Continued Management Of Turfgrass During Economic Contraction, James T. Brosnan, Ambika Chandra, Roch E. Gaussoin, Alec Kowalewski, Bernd Leinauer, Frank S. Rossi, Douglas J. Soldat, John C. Stier, J. Bryan Unruh

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

A novel coronavirus, termed COVID-19, spread worldwide and become a global pandemic in 2020. Forecasts show that COVID-19 will cause substantial economic contraction affecting almost every industry. Managed turfgrass, particularly in urban settings, has many positive societal and environmental benefits. In a contracted economy, will resources be available to manage turfgrass to achieve these benefits? In this paper, we outline the benefits of managed turfgrass on golf courses, playing fields, recreational parks, and urban landscapes to assist decision makers with resource allocation in the COVID-19 era.

2019-2020 Georgia Southern University Women's Basketball Media Guide, Georgia Southern University

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Persistence: 2019-20 Report Of The President, Office Of The President, Gonzaga University

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Each year, Gonzaga University's Office of the President produces an annual Report of the President. This publication that highlights just a few of the many accomplishments over the previous academic year, and is intended to convey gratitude to our Trustees and Regents, benefactors, and many supporters.

Doc 2020-01 Sport Communication Certificate, Kelly Vibber, University Of Dayton. Department Of Health And Sport Science

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Rationale for the new certificate program

The Sport Communication Certificate is designed to respond to both the needs of students and the trends within sport industries. Students from multiple disciplines currently explore sport culture from different perspectives. Communication students produce and deliver sport content via television, radio and social media. Conversely, Sport Management students explore the economic, political, social, and global contexts within which sport culture operates. Acquiring both sets of skills – media production and sport management – within a certificate is intended to enhance students’ current major and promote their marketability in the workplace.

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Institutional Logic Multiplicity Among Ncaa Division I Student Athletes And Their Respective Institutions, Jay Martyn, Peyton J. Stensland, Dominique C. Kropp, Brent D. Oja, Jordan R. Bass

Global Sport Business Journal

Institutional logics, proposed by Thornton, Ocasio, and Lounsbury (2012), provides a construct to evaluate how institutional actors are influenced by, create, and modify various beliefs, values, and expectations in their respective environments. Within the context of NCAA Division I athletics, it is possible that multiple logics may exist, resulting in logic multiplicity. The purpose of the study, framed by Besharov and Smith’s (2014) work regarding logic heterogeneity and multiplicity, was to explore the institutional logics perceived and managed by NCAA Division I student athletes. Interviews with 12 student athletes were conducted, transcribed, and coded. Results indicated, Division I student athletes …

London Calling: A Semester In The World's Sporting Capital, Jacob K. Tingle, Callum Squires, Randall J. Griffiths

School of Business Faculty Research

This case follows four American college students from a small, Liberal Arts institution during a semester-long, faculty-led study abroad trip to London, England. The case presents the experiences of these students as they integrate into London society. Mainly viewed through the lens of sport, the students encounter many differences to their preconceived notion of how sports work, providing an obvious platform for discussion and comparison of how sport is organized in different parts of the world. Specifically, the case offers students the opportunity to learn about new sports they may not have encountered before, evaluate the U.S. system of sport …

Exploring Referee Abuse Through The Lens Of The Collegiate Rugby Coach, B. L. Jacobs, Jacob K. Tingle, B. D. Oja, M. A. Smith

School of Business Faculty Research

Referees are valuable contributors to the legitimacy of a sporting contest. Despite this, abuse in sport has become a growing concern and is regularly noted as an obstacle with which referees must contend. Continued abuses have been associated with referee discontinuation and have been noted as a detrimental influence in the recruitment and retention of referees. Sporting organizations, coaches, and players all feel the impact when there is an inadequate supply of referees. Coaches have been noted as a primary perpetrator of referee abuse; thus, in this study, the authors utilize a phenomenological approach to explore perceptions of referee abuse …

Instant Replay In The National Basketball Association, Jacob K. Tingle

School of Business Faculty Research

In this chapter the use of instant replay in the National Basketball Association (NBA) is described. After detailing the historical evolution of replay in the NBA, the chapter explores the impact of legal and illegal gambling on the expanded use of replay, followed by a section on media perceptions, an explanation of real or perceived bias amongst NBA referees, and concludes with a description of the NBA Replay Center. Similar to the National Football League, the NBA has utilized some form of replay technology for multiple decades, and how the league approaches the use of video technology to train and …

สภาพที่พักอาศัยของนิสิตจุฬาฯที่อยู่หอพักโดยรอบพื้นที่จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย, นันท์ณภัส ถิรสิริเมธีกุล

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

งานวิจัยฉบับนี้จัดทำขึ้นเพื่อศึกษาสภาพที่พักอาศัยของนิสิตจุฬาฯที่อยู่หอพักโดยรอบจุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย รวมถึงลักษณะเศรษฐกิจ สังคม ภูมิลำเนา ไปจนถึงปัจจัยในการตัดสินใจเช่าหอพักและอพาร์ทเม้นท์ของนิสิตจุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย เพื่อนำเสนอแนวทางการจัดการที่พักอาศัยให้เหมาะสมกับความต้องการของนิสิตจุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย จากผลการศึกษาพบว่า นิสิตส่วนใหญ่มีภูมิลำเนามาจากต่างจังหวัด ซึ่งส่วนมากมีความต้องการเช่าหอพักภายในมหาวิทยาลัย แต่ปริมาณหอพักไม่เพียงพอต่อความต้องการของนิสิต จึงจำเป็นต้องอยู่หอพักโดยรอบมหาวิทยาลัย เพื่อความสะดวกในการเดินทาง อีกทั้งนิสิตยังต้องคำนึงถึงปัจจัยด้านอื่นๆ เช่น ราคา ความปลอดภัย และสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกของที่พักอาศัย เป็นต้น โดยหอพักที่นิสิตเลือกพักอาศัยมักอยู่ในบริเวณมหาวิทยาลัยที่อยู่ในเขตปทุมวัน เขตราชเทวีและเขตบางรัก เป็นต้น ซึ่งราคาที่นิสิตเลือกเช่าพักอาศัยที่มีลักษณะเป็นห้องสตูดิโอที่มีห้องน้ำภายในและมีระเบียง ขนาดห้อง 21-30 ตารางเมตร จะอยู่ในช่วงราคา 7,000-10,000 บาท ราคาจะขึ้นอยู่กับปัจจัยหลายอย่าง เช่น สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกภายในห้องพัก ขนาดห้องพักและทำเลของหอพัก เป็นต้น ด้วยรายได้ครัวเรือนของนิสิตส่วนใหญ่อยู่ในช่วง 50,000-100,000 บาทต่อเดือน ซึ่งทำให้มีผลต่อ รายได้ต่อเดือนของนิสิตที่ได้รับ น้อยกว่า 10,000-20,000 บาทต่อเดือน จึงทำให้นิสิตจำเป็นต้องมีผู้ร่วมพักอาศัยที่เป็นเพื่อน เพื่อหารเฉลี่ยค่าใช้จ่ายของราคาห้องพัก ค่าน้ำ และค่าไฟ เพราะห้องพักมีราคาสูงพอสมควร จากการศึกษาได้ข้อสรุปว่า นิสิตต้องการอยู่หอพักในบริเวณมหาวิทยาลัย มีราคาถูก พร้อมสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกครบครัน และพื้นที่ส่วนกลางภายในพอพัก เช่น ห้องทำงาน,ห้องออกกำลังกาย,ห้องทำอาหารและห้องบอร์ดเกมส์ เป็นต้น รวมทั้งภายในห้องพักมีความเป็นส่วนตัว มีเฟอร์นิเจอร์เพียงพอสำหรับนิสิต เช่น โต๊ะทำงาน,ตู้เสื้อผ้าและตู้เก็บของ เป็นต้น จึงทำให้ผู้วิจัยสามารถออกแบบห้องพักให้ตรงตามความต้องการของนิสตจุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย

The Impact Of The New York City Marathon On Hotel Demand, Joshua Martin, Joshua Hall

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Daily hotel data are employed, along with information on prices, revenue, demand and hotel occupancy, to analyze part of the local economic impact of the annual New York City (NYC) Marathon. As the largest competitive race in the world, the marathon attracts domestic and international competitors and spectators. The cancellation of the 2012 marathon due to Hurricane Sandy was estimated to lead to an increase of 4000 hotel nights as well as a 10% increase in the average daily room rate. Taken together, this is associated with a USD 3 million increase in hotel revenue. The results suggest a significantly …

An Analysis Of Attendance At An Ncaa Division I University: The Relationship Of Fan Identification, Sport Fandom, And Demographic Variables, Ashley Richardson

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

Research was conducted at The University of Akron to investigate the relationship between attendance at sporting events and fan identification, sport fandom, and other demographics variables. 195 Akron students took a survey consisting of the Sport Spectator Identification Scale, the Sport Fandom Questionnaire, and a demographic questionnaire. The results revealed that fan identification and sport fandom were both positively correlated to student attendance at sporting events. Additional factors significantly correlated with attendance were if the participant had friends that played on a varsity sports team, or if the participant themselves played on a varsity sports team. Demographic variables such as …

What Goes Into Successful Diversity And Inclusion Initiatives In Entertainment? Lessons From Advocates Of Creative Talent, Lindsey Sands

Theses and Dissertations

Entertainment offers a powerful medium in reducing bias and prejudice. Therefore, its critical role in shaping bias through on-screen representation needs to be explored through people who work directly with writers, directors, and actors. This qualitative study aimed to determine the impact of diversity and inclusion approaches by interviewing 14 advocates of creative talent in the entertainment industry. The study explored the types of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives prevalent in entertainment, the correlation between bias and prejudice reduction, and the perceived impact of these initiatives in improving environments. The study found that six themes emerged: access to relationships, highlighting …

Systemic Barriers And Facilitators Of Help-Seeking And Highly Performing Individuals In Business And Sports, Jonathan N. Weller

Theses and Dissertations

The mental health and wellbeing of highly performing individuals in business and sport demands attention due to the high costs (personal and financial) that disruptions can create for these individuals and their organizations or teams. Utilizing 13 interviews with support professionals (e.g., executive coaches, psychologists), this study explored factors affecting help-seeking and wellbeing amongst high-performing athletes and executives, consequences of not seeking help, and similarities present in business and elite sports environments. Themes including stigma, career consequences, logistics, culture, and isolation of leadership were identified as factors inhibiting help-seeking and wellbeing. Service delivery factors, organizational resources and policies, and leadership …

Ucc Minutes, January 21, 2020, University Curriculum Council

UCC Agendas/Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Level Of Creative Thinking Of Stem-Oriented Middle And High School Children Associated With The Level Of Self-Motivated Play And Success Within A Builder Game And Engagement In Builder Gaming Communities' Social Media Culture, John Aedo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-2023

Literature indicates that the United States has fallen behind other countries in the world in terms of creativity. At the same, children's self-motivated gaming and involvement in gaming communities have grown as a major pass time. The literature is inconsistent on the relationship between games and creativity with some indicating benefit while others indicate harm. Might the observed level of creative thinking among children be associated with the level of a priori self-motivated engagement with creative games and associated social media? Given the wide spectrum of the kinds of games, this research considers the "builder" (e.g. Minecraft) genre and related …

The Effect Of Use Of Text Messaging On Soccer Fans’ Behavior (The Case Of Iranian Professional League-Persian Gulf League), Reza Mohammadkazemi Dr., Saeed Kardar Dr., Mahnaz Pouriz Ms.

AMTP Proceedings 2020

The purpose of study is to identify the effect of mobile marketing on the Top Iranian Football Clubs fans’ behavior in 2019-2020 season. The statistical population are the spectators who had signed up in the fan online system and had watched one of games in the stadium. As an accurate number of the statistical population could not be determined, a statistical population of 396 was considered based on the Morgan’s table. In this study, the author collects data on the behavioral loyalty, attitudinal loyalty, and mobile marketing using survey. The cross-sectional regression estimation used to analyze the data. The findings …

Knowledge-Based Hiring Recommender Model For Occasional Services In The Public Sector, César Eduardo Ochoa Díaz, Laura Alicia Colcha Ramos, María José Calderón Velásquez, Osmanys Pérez Peña

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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Metisentry E-Sports Project Honors Forum, Dylan Meyer, Michael Ciarvarella, Ben Stephens, Michael Farkas, Miya Timura

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

Our group, as part of the CBA Honors Integrated Business Forum, was chosen to work with the Service as a Software company MetiSentry. We are required to help them create some type of software to capitalize on the growing e-sports market. We will be researching the current state, as well as the future state, of the e-sports community and determining the most effective way to capitalize on the growing market. This will culminate in a presentation to MetiSentry at the end of the Spring 2020 semester.