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Imagining The Future Of Lgbtq+ Evaluation: New(Er) Directions And What Comes Next, Dylan Felt, Esrea Perez-Bill, Eric Barela, Nicole Cundiff, Radaya Ellis, Lashaune Johnson, Nicholas Metcalf, Travis Robert Moore, Ash Philliber, Jeffrey Poirier, Sarah Daniel Rasher, Cindy Rizzo, Erik Elías Glenn, Gregory Phillips Ii

Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

We close this issue of New Directions for Evaluation by looking towards the future. In this chapter, the perspectives of 10 LGBTQ+ Evaluators whose voices and insights were not otherwise featured in this issue provide their critical insights on what LGBTQ+ Evaluation means to them, what it looks like in practice, and where they hope to see it grow in the future, including how the work of this issue of New Directions for Evaluation can be expanded and built upon. In closing the issue on a critical, futures-oriented note, we reaffirm our assertion that this is neither the first, nor …

Have You Found What You’Re Looking For?: How Values Orientations Affect Pro-Social Change After Transformative Service Experiences, Anne Hamby, Justine Rapp Farrell

Marketing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Past research on transformative service experiences suggests that participating individuals may experience positive, as well as (unintended) negative well-being consequences. Most of this work has examined aspects of the service provider and the service experience as a causal factor, underemphasizing aspects of the participants in such experiences as a determinant. Implementing a longitudinal design in the context of a cross-country bike trip to benefit multiple sclerosis, the authors investigate how changes in participants' civic attitudes and skills, as well as perceived personal change and connection to the experience, may depend upon the participants' underlying values orientation. Emerging findings indicate that …

The Influence Of A Company's Inherent Values On Its Sustainability: Case Study Of Portuguese Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Charlie Lynch

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

SMEs are a significant portion of global corporations and, while individually might not compare to larger corporations in total emissions, holistically have significant impact. Therefore, understanding how a company's inherent values influence its ability to be sustainable is necessary to help inform the field. Thus, the project was focused on the influence of social, environmental, and economic values on the sustainability of a company. The study compared founder and company profiles generated from an interview with the founder and triangulated through secondary sources. The study found that the inherent values of Veganism, Ethical Drive, and Ecological Consciousness influenced mainly the …

Sustainability And Connection To Place: Land Stewardship Through Local Icelandic Women-Run Businesses, Hazel Deharpporte

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Iceland is one of the leading countries in gender equality, but women are still underrepresented in the field of entrepreneurship. Women have unique approaches to land stewardship, and there is evidence that they are more likely than men to act sustainably. The purpose of this study is to explore the correlation between sustainability and connection to place in women-run, local businesses. I interviewed six women who run a wide range of businesses in the towns of Ísafjörður and Djúpivogur. From these interviews, I found that while the women did not necessarily think that running a business was more difficult as …

Doing Well By Doing Good: Analyzing The Dynamics And Effectiveness Of Corporate Engagement, Gillian Meyers

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Sustainable investing and corporate climate action have grown exponentially in the last decade, generating a simultaneous need for customers, investors, and policymakers to determine when companies are genuinely achieving positive impact related to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors. As a result, investors are increasingly employing ESG engagement, which typically takes the form of direct communication with holdings to determine and positively shape their impacts on their stakeholders. In this paper, I explore the reasoning for conducting ESG engagement and refute arguments against it. I fill an existing research gap by analyzing the benefits of ESG engagement to both …

Rural Microfinance And Business Ownership Outcomes A Case Of Tanzania Educational And Micro Business Opportunity (Tembo) Loan And Non-Loan Recipients In Longido District, Tanzania, Owen Conlin

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The study takes place in a rural area of Tanzania with gender barriers that are extremely difficult to overcome on a cultural level. This research examines outcomes for women in Longido District, Tanzania along the lines of MFI participation, education levels, financial variables, and empowerment variables. This study intends to elaborate this theory by examining the role that education plays in the success of Microfinance Institutions (MFI’s). It was found that MFI participation is correlated with increased financial and overall independence. Higher levels of education are found to be correlated with increased income, financial independence, personal empowerment, and overall independence. …

“Hadithi Ya Matunda”: The Informal Fruit Economy On Unguja Island: A Study Of The Livelihoods Of Smallholder Producers, Intermediaries, And Sellers, Daisy Kettle

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This is the story of fruit on Unguja Island. It illuminates the livelihoods of farmers, intermediaries, and sellers and each of their roles in the island’s fruit commodity chain. Linkages between these actors are known to play increasingly important roles in agricultural economies across the world due to their ability to create “multiplier effects” through networks of non-farm income opportunities (Wineman, 2020). Through interviews with 19 Zanzibaris who work in this trade network, I learned about the intricacies of these networks. My data revealed that the fruit flow chain on Unguja creates a network of extensive backward and forward economic …

A Longitudinal Investigation Of The Kaleidoscope Career Model, Networking Behaviors, And Career Success, John Simmons, Hans-Georg Wolff, Monica L. Forret, Sherry E. Sullivan

Management Faculty Publications

Increased global competition and rapid technological advancements have dramatically altered organizational structures and the work environment. The Kaleidoscope Career Model (KCM) was developed to explain how individuals enact their careers within today's complex, dynamic workplace. The KCM is particularly relevant for studying career development activities, such as networking behavior, a key career management strategy. The purpose of this longitudinal study is to examine the relationship between the three parameters of the KCM – authenticity, balance, and challenge – and how individuals target their networking behavior. In addition, we examine the relationship between the KCM parameters and career success outcomes, …

Assessing The Effectiveness Of The Emergency Liquidity Assistance Tool In The Euro Area, Eleftheria Kostika, Nikiforos T. Laopodis

Business Faculty Publications

We examine the role and the efficiency of the emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) tool in the Euro area which has been used to confront the contagion in the banking sector and the illiquid financial market conditions. We study four European countries (Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, and Ireland), which have received substantial ELA since the 2008 financial crisis. Through Bayesian VAR models, we seek to determine the effectiveness of national central bank lending, which includes the amount of ELA received by the domestic banking sector, an assessment of the direct effect of ELA on banks' liquidity and lending through deposits thus allowing …

Aclp - Overview Of Bead Program (Updated) - October 2022, New York Law School

Reports and Resources

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Aclp - Broadband Planning Tool Kit - October 2022, New York Law School

Reports and Resources

This Tool Kit provides state and local policymakers with a range of resources and analyses for use during broadband planning. The Tool Kit focuses on the array of grant and other funding opportunities available to states and localities as a result of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, as well as other pandemic-era stimulus programs. However, the Tool Kit is also useful for broadband planning outside of these specific funding programs. Indeed, the Tool Kit offers foundational planning resources that can be used now and in the future by officials, ISPs, and other stakeholders in the broadband space.

Tech Work In St. Louis: Past, Present, And Future, Howard Wall

Faculty Scholarship

In Summary, the findings in this report confirm the necessity and urgency for improved data collection and advocacy for the St. Louis data economy. In order for the MSA to become a nationally recognized tech hub to attract and retain competitive tech talent, the St. Louis Metro will need to aggressively address the industry disparities in diverse representation, pay gaps, and occupational growth. Additional data collection and ongoing research will allow the region to report more comprehensively on these metrics, as well as expand into more targeted industry analyses like the Big 15 Emerging Technologies identified by TechSTL.

The New World Of Philanthropy: How Changing Financial Behavior, Public Policies, And Covid-19 Affect Nonprofit Fundraising And Marketing, Eric Van Steenburg, Nwamaka A. Anaza, Ahmed Ashhar, Andres Barrios, Ashley R. Deutsch, Meryl P. Gardner, Preeti Priya, Abhijit Roy, Anu Sivaraman, Kimberly A. Taylor

Marketing Faculty Research and Publications

Evolving financial behavior, an unpredictable public policy atmosphere, and an unparalleled global pandemic have collaborated to disrupt nonprofit fundraising. The COVID-19 pandemic alone exacerbated consumer demands for nonprofit services while curtailing nonprofit organizations' ability to fundraise. Without fundraising, nonprofit organizations cannot achieve their mission or support their causes, leading to a precarious situation for societal well-being. Meanwhile, consumers are changing their financial behaviors, with younger generations often going cashless. At the same time, governments continue to change policies that affect nonprofit organizations. In keeping with the transformative consumer research movement, the present study provides a conceptual framework for the state …

Evolving Esg Reporting Governance, Regime Theory, And Proactive Law: Predictions And Strategies, Adam Sulkowski, Ruth Jebe

Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

Transparency on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) is an important, if imperfect, step in striving for sustainability. Because a constellation of nonprofit organizations created voluntary reporting frameworks with little government involvement, ESG reporting governance is institutionally dense and fragmented. Reporting companies and information users have both expressed dissatisfaction. In 2020, standard-setting organizations indicated their intent to cooperate to simplify ESG reporting rules. In a different yet similar context, scholars utilize regime theory to understand institutional density and the potential for international cooperation, primarily among states. This article is the first to apply regime theory to ESG reporting governance architecture to …

Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Cis/Sta 3920 (Data Mining For Business Analyitics), Vinayak Javaly

Open Educational Resources

Data Mining is the process by which useful information is extracted from large amounts of data. This course is designed to provide students with the necessary tools and techniques to perform data mining and business analytics. This course is intended as an introductory module targeted at individuals who plan to work with data (modeling, data management) as well as towards those who will work with data scientists. While the course will primarily focus on modeling and evaluation, it will also include data preparation and examination. Modeling techniques covered include decision trees, clustering, and other methods. Emphasis will be placed on …

What Is Quiet Quitting?, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss a relatively new trend experienced by the U.S. labor market during the past 18 months or so, called the Quiet Quitting.

New Plant Engineering Techniques, R&D Investment And International Trade, Stéphan Marette, Anne-Célia Disdier, Anastasia Bodnar, John C. Beghin

Department of Agricultural Economics: Faculty Publications

New plant engineering techniques (NPETs) may significantly improve both production and quality of foods. Some consumers and regulators around the world might be reluctant to accept such products and the global market penetration of these products may remain low. We develop a parsimonious economic model for R&D investment in food innovations to identify conditions under which NPET technology emerges in the context of international trade. The framework integrates consumers' willingness to pay (WTP) for the new food, the uncertainty of R&D processes, the associated regulatory cost of approval, and the competition between domestic and foreign products. With generic applicability, the …

Struggles And Successes In Accessing Art, Theodore J. Szpakowski

Student Publications

According to the 2021 American Community Survey, 13% of Americans self-reported being disabled. That is over 42 million people. Many of have the same interest in attending art museums and galleries as non-disabled Americans, but face additional barriers. It is critical for art museums and galleries to recognize these barriers and take steps to reduce them. Several large art museums have begun innovative programs that can provide an example of what an art space with the time, staffing, and resources can achieve. Although accessibility requires a plethora of considerations to be done properly, museums and galleries have shown incredible progress …

The Economic Impact Of Victoria Regional Airport (Texas), Christian Glupker, Paul Isely

Other Faculty Publications

SUMMARY OF ECONOMIC IMPACT

• A combined economic impact of $44.7 million in economic activity, generating $11.4 million in earnings and supporting 171 jobs. The total economic output includes $12.0 million in indirect and induced economic activity, with approximately 41% ($4.9 million) occurring in the city of Victoria.
• Victoria Reginal Airport's annual spending of $2.8 million generates $4.4 million in total output and supports 23 jobs. The total economic output includes $1.6 million in indirect and induced economic activity.
• Skywest Airlines and TSA operations generate $6.6 million in economic activity and supports approximately 30 jobs. The economic activity includes $2.1 million …

2022-October-01-Award-Winning Conductor Leading Department Of Music, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY - East Tennessee State University’s Department of Music, home to award-winning faculty and student ensembles, presents more than 200 events each year. 

Many are free. Others cost only what it takes to cover associated expenses.  

For Dr. Alan Stevens, named chair earlier this year, it is all part of building a community that “both accept students for who they are and challenges them to be better musicians and academics.” 

“The Department of Music is a thriving group of students and faculty,” he said. “I want to ensure that the Department of Music helps students to succeed both in …

2022-October-01-Etsu Hosting Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Those who want to receive assistance filing the FAFSA should bring with them:

• An FSA ID. Creating an FSA ID at studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch (one for the student and parent) before the event will make your time at Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night more efficient.
• Your Social Security number (it’s important that you enter it correctly on the FAFSA form).
• Your parents’ Social Security numbers if you are a dependent student.
• Your driver’s license number if you have one.
• Your Alien Registration number if you are not a U.S. citizen.
• 2021 federal tax information or tax returns including 2021 W-2 information, for yourself …

2022-October-01-Civil War Scholar Speaking At Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The Bible played a crucial role in the Civil War. 

That’s the argument put forward by Dr. James P. Byrd, a Vanderbilt University professor who is coming to East Tennessee State University to speak about his book “A Holy Baptism of Fire: The Bible and the American Civil War” published by Oxford University Press.  “A Holy Baptism of Fire: The Bible and the American Civil War”
Dr. James Byrd

The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, on the second floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center. 

His talk is free and open …

2022-October-01-Etsu Celebrating Hip-Hop History, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The Black American Studies program and the Reece Museum, with support from the College of Arts & Sciences’ Office of Equity and Inclusion, the Department of Appalachian Studies and the Mary B. Martin School for the Arts, have partnered to present the second annual event series “Hip-Hop History: A Cultural Celebration.” Held at the Reece Museum in November, these events will celebrate and recognize “the melting-pot quality of Hip-Hop art and culture,” organizers said.  

“This partnership and collaborative exercise highlight the importance of Black Americans and their contributions to America, especially in Appalachia,” said Dr. Daryl A. …

Professional Development Newsletter, October 2022, Odu Career Pathways Program, Old Dominion University

Career Pathways

October 2022 issue of ODU Career Pathways Professional Development Newsletter.

Are California Venture Capitalists The Best Venture Capitalists?, Tyler Hull, Luna Y. Goldblatt

Management Faculty Publications

We test if California VCs significantly outperform VCs from other US states. We additionally test in which instances California VCs outperform the other VC concentrated states of Massachusetts and New York. We find that VCs from California, Massachusetts, and New York have significantly greater probabilities of successfully exiting their investments than VCs from other states. Additionally, we show that California VCs are even more adept than VCs from Massachusetts and New York at 1. Early-stage investments, 2. Helping their entrepreneurial firms receive future rounds of financing, and 3. Helping their backed entrepreneurial firms receive higher IPO valuations and achieve superior …

Section 377a Repeal: How To Handle Disagreements, David Chan

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

In a commentary, Professor David Chan (SMU Behavioural Sciences Initiative Director and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Psychology) discussed the repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code and proposed adopting five practical approaches for a more constructive discussion on the emotive issue.

Say It Like You Mean It: Linguistic Components Of Social Media Corporate Apologies And Their Effects On Consumer Outcomes, Laurel Johnston

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

In order to meet increasing consumer demands and protect their reputations, brands must implement a combination of communication and service strategies on social media today. Corporate apologies are an effective crisis communication strategy to reduce online interactions that damage brand reputations. While the value of social media corporate apologies has been established in the literature, few studies have broken down the elements of apologies used in service interactions on social media platforms.

This study manipulated previously untested linguistic components of corporate apologies on Twitter to test their effects on perceived apology sincerity, forgiveness, purchase intentions, and brand advocacy. Results showed …

Building A Sustainable End-To-End Aquaculture Solution, Gibran Huzaifah

Asian Management Insights

Gibran Huzaifah, founder and CEO of eFishery, speaks about his entrepreneurial journey in the aquaculture space.

How The Fast Food Industry Can Protect Its Lunch (And Eat It Too), Xuesong Geng, Andrew Chin, Andrew Chen

Asian Management Insights

The digital transformation of the industry.

Acquiring An Entrepreneurial Mindset, Maw Der Foo

Asian Management Insights

Key ingredients to facilitate the acquisition.