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Socio-Structural Intergroup Characteristics As Predictors Of Intention To Join University Alumni Association, Gideon Mazambani, Stephen Reysen, Shonda Gibson, Lavelle Hendricks

Faculty Publications

We examined the association between socio-structural intergroup characteristics (i.e., permeability of group boundaries, legitimacy of status difference between ingroup and outgroups, stability of status difference) and students’ intention to join the university alumni association. Prior theory and research suggests that group members assess the intergroup context to direct identity management strategies (e.g., leave group, collective action). College students in their last semester at a university were asked to rate the perceived socio-structural characteristics of the ingroup (compared to other universities) and their intention to join the alumni association. The results showed that perceiving one’s ingroup as legitimately high status and …

Gameday Security (Summer 2017), National Center For Spectator Sports Safety And Security

Gameday Security

Contents:

Letter from the Director
A Year of Change and Growth

Big Data’s Big Future
The age of actionable intelligence and smart technology has arrived. Is sports security ready?

Setting the Standard
The Ilitch Holdings brand is setting the standard for leadership development in the commercial facilities sector.

Mischief Managed
How to manage multigenerational workforce challenges to meet evolving security threats.

Technology Spotlight
Products, technologies and services that will be showcased during the 8th annual NCS4 Conference.

Head of the Class
Sports security education gets much-needed boost with MBA track at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni, Parents And Friends (Summer 2017), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Summer 2017 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Statement, Summer 2017, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Alumni Association Publications

Statement Magazine of Morehead State University from the Summer of 2017.

Um Promotes Leaders In Development, Tina Hahn

University of Mississippi News

Hollis, Davis and Beyers assume chief fundraising, strategic planning roles

Hss News Poster Summer 2017, Department Of Health And Sport Sciences

Health and Sport Sciences Newsletter

• New Teacher of the Year 2017-Dr. Kristy McCray
• United Methodist Exemplary Teacher - Patti Wilson, M.S.
• 2017 Bread & Roses Award-Annette Boose
• Congressional Visitor Central Ohio
• HSS Alumni Gathering

Enrollment Report, Summer 2017, Planning, Research, And Policy Analysis

Enrollment Reports (2004-2019)

Enrollment Report for Summer 2017 for Illinois State University

Strategic Management In Small Business: An Exploratory Study, Nicholas Gary Schlereth Ph.D., Mba

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

Small businesses make up approximately 98% of all businesses in the United States, but little is known about how they engage with their communities and engage in strategic management (Small Business Administration, 2016). To understand more about how small businesses engage in these practices, this study seeks to explore these topics through a technology enhanced qualitative study design (Marshall & Rossman, 2015). The study sought to replicate face-to-face interviews through an online survey with open-ended questions designed to learn from small business decision makers regarding their actions and the actions of their organizations. The study had 45 total participants from …

Characteristics And Success Of Long-Term Contracts In Major League Baseball, Briton A. Hagan

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

The current labor market in MLB is extremely lucrative for both players and owners; however, the system is not without its problems. Over the past two decades, owners have become increasingly aggressive when signing elite players. Owners must offer long-term contracts in excess of $100 million to outbid other teams and secure an elite player to be the face of their franchise. Because MLB contracts are guaranteed, owners take a tremendous risk when signing players to a long-term deal. The purpose of the study was to apply a framework for what a “successful” MLB contract is and then measure all …

Lynnsight: Summer 2017, Lynn University

(2004-2021) LynnSight(s)

Summer 2017 LynnSight:

• University center timeline
• Celebrating Christine Lynn
• Lynn's Irish connection

Participation In Youth Running Events: The Role Of Parental Involvement And Satisfaction, Michelle L. Redmond

Human Movement Studies & Special Education Theses & Dissertations

An increasing number of running events are being targeted to youth and are adding to the growing road racing industry. Offering running events for children along with a lineup of races ranging from 5K runs to marathons for adults is a way for race organizers to expand their businesses, increase economic impact in their communities and meet the needs of the entire family. In addition to economic benefits, there are other benefits associated with running events for youth. Community running events provide one potential intervention to counter rising childhood obesity rates by increasing the levels of physical activity for youth. …

Kinesiology, Saint Mary's College Of California

Academic Catalog

No abstract provided.

The University Of San Francisco Fact Book And Almanac 2017 Mid-Year Edition, Alan Ziajka

USF Fact Book and Almanac

No abstract provided.

Mid-Season Coaching Changes In The Nba, Kenan Spruill, Adam Roberts, Joseph Price

Journal of Undergraduate Research

“When the going gets tough, we fire the coach”, this quote from former coach and current ESPN analyst Jeff van Gundy represents part of the current trend in sports. Management fires the coach in the hope that the new one can lead the team to glory. Replacing coach’s midseason does not happen often, but when it does, it is the best choice for the team? We are attempting to see if there is a legitimate reason for firing a coach midseason. Considering the fact that changing coach’s mid-season requires the team to pay for both the old and new coaches’ …

06/27/2017 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 06/27/2017. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

Failing To Fund Fairly: Title Ix Athletics Scholarships Compliance, Barbara J. Osborne

Tennessee Journal of Race, Gender, & Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Winthrop Faculty Emeriti Named; Tenure And Promotions Announced, Winthrop University

Winthrop News 2017

• The 21 retiring faculty members have contributed a combined total of 472 years of service.
• The Board of Trustees supported the nominations for tenure as presented by the Division of Academic Affairs at the April 7 meeting; and Academic Affairs presented the names of the faculty members who earned promotion at the June 23 meeting.

An Assessment Of The Efficiency Of The Expenditure Incurred By Local Authorities On The Activities Of Professional Football Clubs: A Theoretical Approach, Rafał Cieślik

European Management Studies

The paper attempts to develop a theoretical framework for assessing the efficiency of an urban development strategy based on supporting a professional football club. Based on a literature review and an empirical study, the proposed approach defines a set of both economic and non-economic parameters. The choice of these parameters, as intended by the author, should be considered as a preliminary proposal for further discussion and future research.

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Karen Phipps named Deen Day Service to Mankind Award Recipient
• Henderson Library presents 'A Chinese Art Preview'
• Faculty develop physical activity program for local children

Wrigley Field, The Trademark, Benjamin J. Welch

Pace Intellectual Property, Sports & Entertainment Law Forum

This paper is about the theory of applying the law of trade dress and all the protections that come with it to stadiums, specifically to Wrigley Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Chicago Cubs. Trade dress is the version of trademark reserved for the packaging, design, or color of products. If the packaging, design, or color possesses the ability to identify the source or creator of the product, then it can create a possessory interest in the product’s creator for that style of packaging, design of the product, or color used. This possessory interest is used to protect the reputation …

Identity Discovery And Verification In Artist- Entrepreneurs: An Active Learning Exercise, A. Erin Bass

Marketing and Management Faculty Publications

Entrepreneurship curricula are becoming increasingly more interdisciplinary, with higher education institutions offering a variety of “entrepreneurship and” courses that cross the boundaries into other fields. Despite this, many entrepreneurship curricula are centered on business theory, which is not suitable for nonbusiness students. For example, business students are trained to define success by financial statements and organizational viability, whereas artists enjoy success by achieving creative satisfaction. This article explores the importance of identity to the entrepreneurial process, highlighting the similarities and differences between the artist and entrepreneur identities. Pedagogical in approach, the article demonstrates the utility of an active learning exercise …

June 7, 2017 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.

Students And Work Experience Programmes, Marion Brown

The ITB Journal

Students are often reluctant to become involved in work experience programmes, preferring instead to devote their time to further study or, to work in (often) non- related paid employment. Many students may think that having a degree is a tremendous asset and, is the only requirement needed to successfully secure employment in their chosen field. This article will discuss the advantages of work experience and provide a concrete example of one programme attended by third year students as part of the Special Populations module of Sports Management and Coaching Course. ITB, in a unique partnership with Fingal County Council Sports …

Progression Magazine, 2017 Summer, Coastal Carolina University

Progression Magazine

Magazine of the College of Science at Coastal Carolina University.

Honorslink, Issue 2017.2, University Of Dayton. Honors Program

HonorsLINK Newsletter

News and notes from the University of Dayton Honors Program. Articles include "Flyers in the Field," "The Art of Being" and student announcements.

Embedded In Technology Ecosystems: Graduate Students, Mobile Devices, And Academic Workflows, Lee Ann Fullington, Frans Albarillo

Publications and Research

This qualitative study uncovers how graduate students use multiple devices to support their academic pursuits, including coursework, group projects, and conducting research. Students often own several devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers and use these devices in complementary ways to manage workflows, collaborate with colleagues, and support their academic pursuits.

Body Mass Index Associations Between Mother And Offspring From Birth To Age 18: The Fels Longitudinal Study, Stacie S. Swanton, Audrey C. Choh, Miryoung Lee, Lloyd L. Laubach, Jon K. Linderman, Stefan A. Czerwinski, Matthew J. Peterson

Health and Sport Science Faculty Publications

Background: Parental obesity is a known determinant of childhood obesity. Previous research has shown a strong maternal influence on body mass index (BMI) during infancy and early childhood.

Objectives: The purpose of this research was to investigate the BMI associations between mother and offspring from birth to age 18 years.

Methods: Participants were selected from the Fels Longitudinal Study. The current study sample includes 427 (215 mother/son and 212 mother/daughter) mother/child pairs. These pairs are repeatedly measured at multiple age groups in children, resulting in a total of 6,263 (3,215 mother/son, 3,048 mother/daughter) observations for data analysis. Inclusion criteria were …

Megan's Treadmill, Michael Peck, Daniel Byrne, Eddie Ruano

Mechanical Engineering

Megan is a 21-year-old Special Olympian in the local San Luis Obispo area who loves to move. Due to a visual impairment, Megan is limited in the amount of time she can be active and she currently relies on the help of a partner when she exercises. For example, during the school year, Megan participates in the Friday Club in the local recreation center where she teams up with a kinesiology student to obtain physical activity. She also competes every year in the Special Olympics held at Cuesta College. Megan races in the 50- and 100-meter dash holding a baton …

Collegiate Football Attendance In El Paso: 1967-2014*, Thomas M. Fullerton Jr., Wesley A. Miller

Border Region Modeling Project

This study examines potential determinants of American football game attendance for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Miners program. Time series data are utilized to analyze UTEP attendance from 1967 to 2014. Parameter estimation is carried out using two-staged least squares regression analysis. Among the more notable outcomes, ticket sales are not strongly affected by the local business cycle and are not inversely correlated with unemployment. Demand for tickets is also found to be upward sloping. Forecasts are generated for the 2015 season and several quantitative metrics indicate that good out-of-sample simulation performance is attained. Replication of this …

Tom Hickman Named Recipient Of The 2017 Gary Cunningham Lifetime Achievement Award, Winthrop University

Winthrop News 2017

• The award will be presented during the association’s Membership and Awards breakfast meeting on June 12 at the 2017 association’s convention in Orlando, Florida.
• A longtime association member, Hickman was heavily involved in college athletics throughout his career. He is a former member on the NCAA Division I Championships/Sports Management Cabinet, the NCAA Division I Management Council, the NCAA Legislative Review and Interpretations Committee, and the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee.