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Examining The Digital Literacy Competencies And Practices Of Generation Z Employees In Higher Education, Ashlea L. Wilson

Human Resource Development Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the digital literacy of Gen Z employees in higher education and provide implications for HRD research and practice and contribute to the HRD literature on Gen Z employees in the 21st century workforce. Three research questions guided my study: How do Gen Z employees in higher education experience digital literacy? What digital literacy skills gaps exist in Gen Z employees in higher education? And what can higher education institutions do to close the digital literacy gap for Gen Z employees entering the workforce? To examine the lived experiences of Gen Z employees’ …

Career Pathways Program Annual Report For Ay 2023/24, Wie Yusuf

Career Pathways

Career Pathways was launched in August 2017 as the university-wide initiative to provide professional development to graduate students. It encompasses the Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) and the Preparing Future Professionals (PFP) Certificates. The Career Pathways program prepares graduate students for successful transition into thriving careers by serving as a gateway to resources, programs, events, and planning tools for ODU graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. With the increased emphasis on recruiting and supporting post-doctoral scholars at ODU, Career Pathways has also focused on connecting post-doctoral scholars with the program and supplementing their training with career development programming.

For AY 2023/24, Career …

The New Professional: The Important Role Of Organized Dentistry In Early Career Success, Amrita Patel Dds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

As a new dentist, navigating the professional world requires more than clinical skills; involvement in organized dentistry is crucial. It fosters personal and professional growth, provides continuous learning through seminars and workshops, and offers networking and mentorship opportunities. Additionally, it serves as a collective voice advocating for the profession’s interests, influencing policies, and fostering leadership development. Membership grants access to practice resources and support services, helping new dentists navigate challenges and build successful careers. Ultimately, organized dentistry creates a supportive community, essential for early career success.

Embracing Change With Power And Love: Shifting Organizational Paradigms Leveraging Systems Thinking, Brandi R. Muñoz

Tapestry: Journal of Research in Education

This article delves into the complexities of organizational change, emphasizing the critical roles of power and love in facilitating successful transitions. It distinguishes between the generative and degenerative effects of power and love within organizational contexts and underscores the importance of balancing these elements to foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainable change. Furthermore, the principles of systems thinking are highlighted, advocating for a holistic approach to understanding and analyzing organizational systems. The interconnectedness of system components and the necessity of feedback loops for informed decision-making and strategic planning are examined. Additionally, the article discusses the detrimental impact of overconfidence bias on …

The Impact Of Soft Skills Training On Guest Satisfaction In The Hospitality Industry, Lawrie Colaco Mr

Masters Projects

The hospitality industry has become immensely fast-paced, and prioritizing guest satisfaction levels has been one of the main objectives. While hard skills such as technical expertise and operational proficiency are important aspects which are required by the hospitality staff, soft skills also play a pretty significant role. Soft skills enable the staff to be adaptive and communicative, it raises their empathy levels and teaches them to control their emotions and perform under stressful working environments. The importance of soft skills in this sector cannot be overemphasized, not only does this help with harbouring a positive attitude among the employees but …

More Than Just A Paycheck: Campus Student Employment As High-Impact Practice, Katie Martin

College of Education Theses and Dissertations

Institutions of higher education have a unique opportunity to support their students’ holistic development by incorporating elements of high-impact practice into campus jobs. High-impact practices ask students to dedicate significant time and energy to meaningful work, which channels students’ efforts toward productive activities that deepen their learning and is correlated with higher levels of learning outcome achievement and persistence. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly half of today’s college students are employed, which can distract from their ability to be successful in school. Using features of high-impact practice, universities can leverage campus jobs to offer students employment …

1 A Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Hospital-Based Physical Therapy Department Leaders’ Most Successful Change Management Initiative, Joseph Patanella

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

ABSTRACT

A phenomenological study of the lived experiences of hospital-based physical therapy department leaders’ most successful change management initiative

Problem: Change management initiatives are consistently employed in healthcare to promote quality care. Of concern is that not all initiatives are successful. Individuals involved in successful change management can offer insight to those approaching initiatives.

Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study is to describe the lived experiences of hospital-based physical therapy department leaders’ most successful change management initiative.

Methods: The research design was a qualitative approach. A phenomenological research design was employed, using the voice of a group that has …

Department Chair Authentic Leadership Style And Faculty Job Satisfaction Among Hospitality Management Faculty., Theresa Lind

Dissertations, 2020-current

This study investigates the relationship between department chair authentic leadership style and faculty job satisfaction within hospitality management programs. Drawing on Authentic Leadership theory as a conceptual framework, the research aims to understand how the leadership behaviors of department chairs influence the job satisfaction levels of faculty members. Through a quantitative research approach, data was collected from faculty members in hospitality management departments to examine their perceptions of department chair leadership and job satisfaction. The study seeks to contribute to the body of knowledge on leadership in academia, particularly within the context of hospitality management education. Findings from this research …

Shaping Tomorrow’S Ethical Leaders, Christina M. Secrist

Masters Theses, 2020-current

This qualitative research study sought to explore the essences of ethical leadership by reviewing existing theories and frameworks, the characteristics and behaviors of ethical leaders, the leadership styles that portray an ethical component, the motivations of ethical leaders, and the self-efficacy of emerging leaders when faced with challenging decisions of an ethical nature. A thorough literature review was completed in an effort to gain a better understanding of how research studies have defined ethical leadership over the last couple of decades. Transcendental phenomenological interviews were conducted with four self-identified ethical leaders across the industries of agricultural manufacturing, a global non-profit …

Financial Self-Efficacy Among Puerto Rican Women In The United States: An Ethnographic Action-Based Research Study, Melinda Jimenez Perez

Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this ethnographic action research study was to better understand the financial self-efficacy of Puerto Rican women in the United States. There is a gap in the literature in identifying the relationship between middle-class Puerto Rican women and financial literacy. In a pilot study, four major findings emerged from the survey about Puerto Rican women and their relationship with finances: (a) as children, mothers taught them to save, and as adults, they rely on the male figures in their families; (b) the traditional education systems did not provide financial education; (c) the childhood culture of poverty and scarcity …

Entrepreneurship Education: Understanding The Lived Entrepreneurial Experience Of Community College Students In South Texas, Hussain Y. Sama

Theses & Dissertations

Entrepreneurship education (EE) is a hot topic and has gained the attention and interest of scholars in the United States and globally. Despite the growth of EE, scholars have been marginalizing the impact of EE at the community college level and there is a dearth of studies in this area (Liguori et al. 2019; Mars & Ginter 2012). Therefore, I conducted this study to bridge this indicated gap and contribute to the EE literature through exploring the entrepreneurial learning and practical experiences of community college student entrepreneurs.

The purpose of this qualitative narrative inquiry was to better understand the lived …

Hu Haiyan: Strengthen Governance Of Science And Technology Ethics And Select And Cultivate Outstanding Talents, Editorial Board Of Bulletin Of Chinese Academy Of Sciences

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

No abstract provided.

Bao Xinhe: Strengthen Disciplinary Strategies, Achieve Academic Leadership, To Build High-Level Self-Reliance In Science And Technology, Editorial Board Of Bulletin Of Chinese Academy Of Sciences

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

No abstract provided.

Harnessing The Power Of Cliftonstrengths®: How Multinational Corporations Can Use Deep-Level Diversity To Enhance Organizational Inclusion, Trapper Kay Pace

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This research explicitly investigated how multinational corporations can enhance workplace inclusion through the novel use of the CliftonStrengths® assessment as a dimension of deep-level diversity. The study gleaned insights from employees’ perspectives, employing a constructivist grounded theory approach to explicate their experiences in rich qualitative narratives. Through open-ended surveys and intensive interviews, participants were selected using purposeful sampling to ensure meaningful data collection from the study organizations’ three global regions. The researcher conducted the analysis systematically through the constant comparison of data utilizing the NVivo14 software to assist in constructing codes, themes, and a theoretical schema. Results highlighted the significance …

Ada Report: Ada Board Discusses New Services, Ce Changes, And Dental School Issues, Michele Tulak-Gorecki Dds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Michele Gulak-Gorecki, DDS, 9th District Trustee for the ADA, highlights discussions from the winter ADA Board meeting. Key points include the emphasis on ADA values, expansion of member services such as financial offerings, updates on revenue and membership models, collaboration with new dentists, improvements in continuing education programs, and insights from dental school deans on reducing education costs.

The Back Page Commentary: Care For Special Needs Patients: We Must Do Better, Craig C. Spangler Dds, Fscda

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Despite strides in providing resources for neurodivergent and geriatric patients, access to suitable dental care remains a challenge. A survey revealed finding capable dentists as the primary barrier to care for special needs individuals. Transitioning from pediatric to adult care lacks continuity, highlighting gaps in predoctoral dental education. Challenges include inadequate training, limited opportunities for continuing education, and reimbursement issues. Collaboration between medical and dental leaders is crucial for addressing these pressing issues and ensuring equitable access to care.

Ua25 Staff Excellence Awards, Wku Strategy, Operations & Finance

WKU Administration Documents

Email announcement of staff excellence award winners to faculty & staff via email.

The Organizational Socialization Of K–12 Classified Employees, Steven Dunlap

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this mixed methods study was to identify to what extent newly employed classified staff in K–12 school districts in Southern California experienced organizational tactics (content, context, and social) to support their socialization process during the 1st year of employment (G. R. Jones, 1986). In addition, it was the purpose of this study to identify and describe the degree to which newly employed classified staff saw these tactics as effective in supporting their socialization to their new role (role clarity, social acceptance, and task mastery).

Methodology: This study used a sequential explanatory mixed methods design to engage …

Learning To Be Reflexive In Qualitative Research: Improving Training For Doctoral Students In Business Schools, Eun Su Lee

The Qualitative Report

Doctoral education in business schools is focused on a functional approach to research training. While this approach is necessary, it rarely encompasses reflexivity in qualitative research, despite its importance. This paper provides the groundwork for educators in business schools to reconsider the conventional approach to teaching qualitative methods. It draws on my personal and professional experience as a key resource to shape its examination of doctoral education in conducting qualitative research. The paper offers points of reflection on the struggle students may face in conducting rigorous qualitative research without appropriately understanding the influence of self with previous experience, preconceived ideas, …

Team Ce Will Make Your Practice Soar, Michelle C. Dziurgot Dds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

In "Team CE Will Make Your Practice Soar," Michelle C. Dziurgot, DDS, emphasizes the crucial role of education and support in dental practice success. Drawing on personal experiences, Dziurgot underscores the significance of ongoing learning for both new hires and existing team members. She highlights opportunities for continuing education, such as the Michigan Dental Association Annual Session, and encourages investment in training for the entire dental team. By providing education and support akin to her own upbringing, Dziurgot asserts that practices can thrive and overcome challenges, ultimately achieving greater heights of success.

Mda Foundation: Mission Of Mercy Volunteer Registration Is Open!, Anne Berquist

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The MDA Foundation announces the reopening of volunteer registration for the Mission of Mercy free dental clinic in Flint, Michigan, from June 13-17. The clinic seeks dental professionals and laypeople alike to provide essential dental care to around 2,000 needy individuals. Volunteers can contribute clinical or non-clinical assistance, with opportunities for short-term or extended commitments. COVID-19 precautions are in place, and volunteers receive continuing education credits while profoundly impacting patients' lives.

On Underlying Logic And Strategy Of Talent Development For Science And Engineering, Jialing Lyu, Chao Zhao, Zhongqi Wu, Ying Wang, Zhengtang Guo

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China decided to promote the integrated reform of the systems and mechanisms of education, science and technology, and talent as a whole, and required to improve the indigenous development of leading scientific and technological talents. The rapid changing innovation and political environment and the new development of the national strategic needs pose new challenges and requirements to the talent development in the field of science and engineering. Consideration of the situation of a nation’s strategic demands and economic environment, innovation should be included in the new …

Multi-Agent Collaboration: International Experience And Enlightenment Of Key Emerging Technology Talent Development In The United States And Germany, Sumei Wang, Chunlei Ge, Qiuju Zhang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Third Plenary Session of the CPC Central Committee emphasized that education, science and technology, and talents are the foundational and strategic supports for Chinese-style modernization. Multi-agent collaborative talent development is an important starting point for realizing the organic combination of education development, scientific and technological innovation, and talent development through the joint participation of the government, enterprises, universities, scientific research institutions, and other parties to transform scientific and technological achievements into productivity. Taking the key emerging technology fields of quantum information, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology as examples, this …

Practice And Reflection On Cultivating Top-Notch Innovative Talents In Life Sciences And Medicine, Shuhan You, Jianzhong Zhou, Juan Li, Minghui Kong, Weihong Tan

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

At present, China is moving towards the grand goal of building a world power in science and technology and a modernized socialist country. The shortage of top-notch innovative talents is one of the key factors restricting China’s efforts to build a world power in science and technology and a modernized socialist country. The report of the 20th CPC National Congress, for the first time, has deployed education, science and technology, and talent in a “trinity” special chapter, coordinated and planned as a whole, providing a fundamental guideline for the cultivation of top-notch innovative talents. This study takes the practice of …

Building Think Tank Science And Engineering For Training Of Strategic Scientific And Technological Talents, Yijun Liu, Xiaokun Jin, Xinxin Wang, Ying Wang, Jiaofeng Pan

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The development of high-end think tanks with Chinese characteristics, as an institutional arrangement within China’s social governance, is a crucial measure for advancing the modernization of the national governance system and its capacity. One of the key challenges to be addressed in fostering high-quality think tanks is the autonomous cultivation of high-caliber strategic science and technology talent. This challenge is central to the scientific and disciplinary development of high-end think tanks and essential for establishing an integrated framework of talent, discipline, and think tank. This study constructs a logical framework for cultivating strategic science and technology talent within the academic …

Developing Science Education Ecosystem In Line With Technological Innovation Trends, Jiaping Fan, Qianqian Li, Ying Wang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Science education is a critical intersection for advancing the integrated development of education, science, and talent as outlined in the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. It plays a foundational role in nurturing scientific innovation talent and enhancing scientific literacy across the nation. Developing a science education ecosystem, composed of diverse entities from the education system, research institutions, and employment sectors, is essential for China’s high-quality development and its unique path to modernization. Drawing on both domestic and international practices in science education, this study clarifies the connotation and characteristics of the science education ecosystem. The study …

Constructing Foundational System Supporting Growth And Development Of S&T Talent: Connotation, Characteristics, Framework And Practical Paths, Yu Jiang, Xiaowei Xiang, Jianzhong Zhou

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Talents are the core force leading breakthroughs in cutting-edge science and technology and a powerful driving force in building a world power in science and technology. The basic system is the fundamental guideline for independently cultivating scientific and technological talents and guaranteeing that their scientific and technological innovation vitality is effectively brought into play. The article firstly discusses the conceptual connotation of the basic system to support the growth and development of scientific and technological talents, and considers that the basic system has the characteristics of universality, fundamentality, criticality, and long-term nature, and puts forward the framework system of the …

Medical School Middle Managers Learning To Successfully Work With Leadership To Navigate Organizational Change, Elizabeth G. Smith

Doctor of Education Program Dissertations

There is a lapse in research exploring middle managers at medical schools during an organizational change. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to examine the perceptions of middle managers during an organizational change to mitigate burnout and build resilience. The literature reviewed explored how stressors from organizational changes may impact medical school middle managers, leading to feeling less secure about their position and increasing middle managers’ stress leading to burnout. For an organizational change to be successful, middle managers must build trust with their staff, communicate with middle managers, and engage middle managers in the change process. Burnout …

Identifying Essential Employability Attributes Of Mba Graduates Without Work Experience Using Grounded Theory, Puja Ghosh Singh, Parveen Ahmed Alam, Kaushik Kundu

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The aim of this study is to identify attributes that are essential to increasing the employability of a fresh MBA graduate, i.e., those without any work experience, based on the grounded theory approach. Specifically, the purpose is to explore HR managers’ perceptions of attributes required by fresh MBA graduates to assess their corporate readiness or employability so that they can join the corporate sector. The study utilized Strauss & Corbin’s (1990) method of grounded theory, where 16 human resources professionals at the middle management level were interviewed one by one to get their perspective on the attributes that are essential …

Strategi Penegakan Disiplin Anggota Polri Di Satuan Kerja Yanma Polda Metro Jaya, Anang Sunardi

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

Enforcement of discipline in police agencies is a very important aspect in maintaining the professionalism, ethics and integrity of Police members, strong and effective discipline is the foundation of the success of police agencies in carrying out their duties. The duties of members of the National Police who are directly related to the community allow abuse of authority and violation of discipline. Discipline of police officers is required in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. Discipline of Police members will be reflected in attitudes, behavior, actions, and speech. However, enforcement of the current disciplinary regulations of the National Police is …