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Recognizing Resiliency In The Experiences Of Current And Former Foster Youth In Higher Education, Laura Rivera
Recognizing Resiliency In The Experiences Of Current And Former Foster Youth In Higher Education, Laura Rivera
M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects
This study explored current and former foster programming from local San Diego community colleges and a San Diego four-year institution to provide insight and recommendations to increase enrollment and retention of foster youth at the University of San Diego for their program Torero Renaissance Scholars. My participants included current and former foster youth who either had attended a local San Diego community college or a San Diego four-year institution. Through my focus group, one-on-one interviews, and my surveys, participants recommended a high need for four-year institutions to begin college outreach in K-12 education and inclusion of holistic resources (leadership workshops, …
A Collaborative Approach Toward Onboarding For Graduate And Law Students, Yuri Kwak
A Collaborative Approach Toward Onboarding For Graduate And Law Students, Yuri Kwak
M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects
The purpose of this action research was to examine the silo effect across schools when onboarding graduate and law students to the University of San Diego. My research question was, how can I collaborate with students and administrators in enhancing the onboarding experience to foster a sense of community for graduate and law students across campus? By evaluating administrators’ practices and graduate and law students’ experiences, I found that creating a culture of communication among administrators and involving graduate student leaders are key steps toward standardizing onboarding processes and designing opportunities for engagement among all incoming graduate and law students.
Promoting Community Through Caring Leadership: An Action Research Project, Hazel Claros
Promoting Community Through Caring Leadership: An Action Research Project, Hazel Claros
M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects
The overall purpose of this study was to increase collaboration across USD’s decentralized graduate admission departments through the approach of caring leadership (Uusiautti, 2013). The study was guided by the overarching question: How can I use caring leadership (Uusiautti, 2013) within academic affairs to encourage effective collaboration and understanding and foster a sense of community across departments? It was also guided by the sub-questions: Does gender impact the practices of collaboration and exchange of ideas within decentralized admission offices? If so, how does the current culture and structure of USD’s graduate admission offices aid/impede the practice of caring leadership (Uusiautti, …