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Feminist Pragmatism In The Nonprofit Sector, Elise Lael Kieffer

Faculty & Staff Research and Creative Activity

Many nonprofit organizations are founded with passion and energy, rather than with expertise. Meanwhile, theorists and researchers write about that sector with distance from the day-to-day practice. This article relies on the analogy of a bicycle wheel to understand the inter-workings of the nonprofit sector, as a whole. The analogy is understood and interpreted through the philosophical lens of Feminist Pragmatism and aims to begin a conversation among and between nonprofit researchers, practitioners, educators, and recipients of services. When all are in communion, the wheel functions perfectly.

Online Protection Laws.Full Issue

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

No abstract provided.

The Santa Clara, 2023-09-29, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

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A Npo's Values And Identity, William B. Calder

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Values become an organizational “petri dish” that soon establishes the culture of the workplace. This article reinforces the notion that effective leaders know how to leverage NPO values to ensure positive organizational results. Therefore, values provide a useful context for NPO behaviour and how individuals interact and carry out their assigned tasks.

Core beliefs manifest themselves through NPO actions and form the basis of its identity as an organization which permeates everything that it does. Values must be discovered, explained, and put into practice; since they are the basis of initiatives and heighten the further development of an organization’s vision …

Feminist Pragmatism In The Nonprofit Sector, Elise L. Kieffer

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

This thought paper explores the practical applications of the feminist pragmatism philosophy for modern nonprofit organizations confronting persistent issues. I argue that the integration of research, theory, education, programming, and administration serve as spokes strengthening the wheel that is the nonprofit sector.

Turnover, Megan Paul, Sarah Stepanek

Umbrella Summaries

What is turnover?

The definition of turnover tends to somewhat vary in practice and research. The most common element is an employee leaving their job. Beyond that, turnover can be further defined as internal vs. external, voluntary vs. involuntary, functional vs. dysfunctional, and avoidable vs. unavoidable.

• Internal vs. external: Internal turnover means that the employee moves to a different job within the organization, whereas external means that the employee leaves the organization altogether. In child welfare, however, the “organization” may be defined as all of state or county government, which means that a lot of movement is considered internal.
• Voluntary …

Factors Influencing Employee Satisfaction In Nonprofit Organizations In The United States, Kristi Egbert

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Employees in nonprofit organizations are not paid as much as for-profit employees according to the United States 2014 Labor Statistics. Nonprofits work to meet community needs. Since turnover rates impact a company’s ability to these needs (Lee, 2015), it is important to learn what keeps employees satisfied. This review found that employees find the work itself satisfying when they see how they support the organization’s mission (Haley-Lock, 2007), chances to move up in the company, autonomy, (Weisberg & Dent, 2016), and inclusivity (Brimhall, 2019), and workplace relationships (Mathieu & Nabiak, 2016; Slater & Slater, 2018) are related with job satisfaction.

Article Summaries (Online Protection Laws Of Children)

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

No abstract provided.

2023-09-29 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

A message sent on September 29, 2023 from the President of Morehead State University to the campus community regarding upcoming dates and events. Plus, a summary of external grants and contracts received by the university.

5 Strategies For Advocating For A Security Budget Increase, Alan Saquella

Publications

In the ever-evolving landscape of security threats, Chief Security Officers (CSOs) in global corporations are encountering an unprecedented array of challenges when it comes to fortifying their organizations against potential harm.

To bolster the case for budget increases, it is imperative for CSOs to possess a profound understanding of the multifaceted factors contributing to security breaches.

Online Safety Laws By Country, Haoming Song, Angie Holzer

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

No abstract provided.

Venturefy: Partnership Spotlight 1

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

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The Power Of Protective Factors: A Framework For Mental Health Action And Education, Rich Stowell

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Mental health advocates, practitioners, and research have long used the framework of risk factors and protective factors to understand mental health. This article examines the origins of the concept of protective factors and describes how it contributes to the applications of resources in the mental health space.

Phishing Attacks: A Security Challenge For University Students Studying Remotely, Blessing Nyasvisvo, Joel M. Chigada

The African Journal of Information Systems

The emergence of the deadly global respiratory coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in 2019 claimed many lives and altered the way people live and behave as well as how companies operated. Considerable pressure was exerted on Institutions of Higher Learning (universities) to salvage the academic projects through the process of business model reconfiguration. Students were required to study remotely and were, therefore, exposed to phishing and scamming cyber-attacks. The effects of these attacks were examined in this study with the support of literature and empirical research leading to appropriate recommendations being proposed. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews from students at a …

2023-September-28-'Saddle Up, Bucs!'- Etsu To Celebrate Fall 2023 Homecoming.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Hold on to your cowboy hats and get ready to “Saddle Up, Bucs” for East Tennessee State University’s fall 2023 Homecoming. Set against the backdrop of a wild west theme, students, faculty, staff and the community are gearing up to celebrate from Oct. 2-8. “We are so excited for the week ahead,” said Cadee Warren, Student Government Association secretary of state and Homecoming chair. “I hope everyone enjoys the events we have planned for this year and will use this time to come together and celebrate the wonderful university that we get to call home.” Celebrations begin next week …

2023-September-28-Great Places To See Fall Color At Etsu.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

As September gives way to October each year, this region becomes awash in color when the trees turn from green to brilliant shades of gold, crimson and orange. The East Tennessee State University campus features several great places to enjoy this spectacle.

Amphitheatre

The grounds surrounding ETSU’s landmark Amphitheatre provide the stage for plenty of fall color, from the bright gold gingko biloba leaves to the crimson leaves of the dogwood.

Carillon

The ETSU Foundation Carillon and Alumni Plaza is a great vantage point to see maple leaves in a variety of red and orange shades, as well as many …

Bernard Parks, Jr., Et. Al. V. Kelly King Et Al., Order On Cross Motions For Summary Judgment Regarding Plaintiffs' Claims Against Defendants, John J. Goger

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.

Saint Joseph Health System, Et. Al. V. Emory Healthcare, Inc., Et Al., Order On Cross Motions For Summary Judgment, John J. Goger

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.

"The Spinners" Kick Off 2023-24 Scheidegger Touring Series, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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Gender Differences In Graduate Student Views On The Professional Climate In Economics, Ann Mari May, Mary G. Mcgarvey, Muazzam Toshmatova

Department of Economics: Faculty Publications

This research examines graduate student's views on the professional climate in economics using a comprehensive survey of students enrolled in economics Ph.D. programs in the United States. Topics discussed include stress and work/life balance, disciplinary climate in the profession, departmental climate, and the prevalence of sexual harassment. We find significant gender differences in views on all four topics—particularly in views on departmental climate and disciplinary climate in the profession. We analyze the results based on gender, rank of the institution, public versus private institutional status, and representation of women faculty in departments.

Communicating For Success: The Importance Of Fairness In Pre-Merger Communication, Correy Retzloff

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This phenomenological study explores the complexities and influences of pre-merger communication on M&A outcomes from a stakeholder perspective, using the Fair Process Theoretical Framework. The study identified the following six key themes related to pre-merger communication broken down into two distinct categories: important aspects to employees, which include Open and Honest Communication, Engagement and Clarity, Participation and Collaboration, and best practices managers can implement, such as Undertake Fair and Engaging Communication, Prioritize Strategic and Cultural Communication, Ensure Effective and Compliant Communication. The study also found that effective pre-merger communication can positively influence perceptions of fairness in the merging process. These …

2023-September-28-Etsu Inducting New Rotc Hall Of Fame Members.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s ROTC Program is inducting new members into its Hall of Fame. The storied ROTC program, a unit assigned to ETSU for more than half a century, has commissioned over 1,500 second lieutenants.

The Hall of Fame class of 2023 will be honored in a ceremony scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. in the Grand Soldiers Ballroom at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City. The event is free and open to the public and corresponds with ETSU Homecoming.

The inductees include:

Gary McAllister

a retired colonel. He graduated from ETSU in 1983, serving in …

2023-09-28 Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee for September 28, 2023.

Critical Femininities On Shores: Unveiling Gendered Realities Within Ladies-Only Resorts In Lebanon, Jihane Adeimi

Arab Economic and Business Journal

Following a gendered mobilities approach, this one-of-a-kind, multi-sited study explores the differentiated beach leisure lifestyles and practices of local female beach goers frequenting the increasingly popular ladies-only resorts in Lebanon through the examination of the complex synergy between business, gender, lifestyle. religion and mental constructions. Stemming from in-depth interviews, the qualitative findings have exposed the various forces at play behind some gendered business practices and beach leisure choices shaping the beach industry in Lebanon as well as how the beach leisure business is contributing to the redefinition and reinterpretation of the female body, womanhood and feminism

A Gentle Introduction To Chatgpt, Steven W. Holloway

Libraries

A guest lecture on the state of commercial generative transformer technology, mid-2023, to a general audience at Staunton Public Library.

2023-September-27-Appreciate The Beauty Of Appalachia This Fall.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

With a symphony of colors emerging in the highest elevations of the Appalachian Highlands, East Tennessee State University’s Travis Watson hopes regional leaf peepers appreciate the raw beauty of the area.

“The botanical diversity of the Southern Appalachian forests, consisting of over 100 species of deciduous hardwoods, provides a broad color palette and can provide a slightly longer display than the maple-dominated forests of the Northeast,” said Watson, the university’s campus arborist.

For Watson, a few trees are especially striking:

Maples are “the star of the show, and sugar maple is my favorite because I love the orange-to-yellow gradient …

2023-September-27-Revitalized Bud Frank Theatre Coming To Life.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

For years, the Bud Frank Theatre was the site of many performances and productions at East Tennessee State University, and it will continue to be a hub for the arts with the new “Cinema at the Bud Frank Theatre.”

The theater will serve the community as a site of entertainment and enrichment – and the only art cinema in the region outside of Asheville, North Carolina.

“This is important, because half of the films released – indeed, half the Oscar contenders – do not play in Northeast Tennessee on initial release,” said Dr. Matthew Holtmeier, an associate professor in the …

2023-September-27-Etsu Planning Founders Week, Oct 9-13.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The inaugural East Tennessee State University Founders Week, Oct. 9-13, is a celebration that is more than a century in the making.

Founders Week commemorates ETSU’s founding in October of 1911, and will include a variety of events that underscore the university’s ongoing commitment to improve the lives of the people of this region.

“Since it was founded as East Tennessee Normal School in 1911, this institution has served the region as a beacon of knowledge, innovation and service,” said ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland. “Founders Week is a recognition of the longstanding community support that has allowed this …

Lean Thinking As An Approach For Improving Client Communication During The Design Process, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Ghada N. Mossad, Nishani Harinarain

Architectural Engineering

Lean thinking is perceived as a successful strategy for saving time and cost, while improving at the same time the position in the market. Lean thinking is about eliminating waste and increasing the quality. When applied correctly, lean thinking is a well understood and well examined platform upon which to build firm practices. In the architectural profession miscommunication has a lot of consequences including time and cost overruns, conflict and ultimately project failure. The aim of this research was to investigate the role of lean thinking in improving the communication between the client and the architect during the design process. …

Keywords In Unesco Websites: The Role Of Image In Destination Marketing, Ninfa Pagano

International Journal of Islands Research

Online communication plays a vital role in tourist image formation and travel choices in the digital era. In this way, institutional communication performs a central role in tourism, influencing the market through text and keywords choice on websites. This study aims to analyse online communication by focusing on tourism discourse, i.e. English language as a specialised and promotional discourse in tourism, with a special emphasis on Dann’s rhetorical strategy of keywords. The present study explores the communication used in UNESCO websites and its contribution to tourist destination image formation through corpus-based Discourse Analysis. The focus on a selected number of …