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Work Environments Matter: The Impacts Of Interpersonal Relationships On Student Affairs Professionals, Lawrence R. Daniel

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative study examined how everyday workplace relationships influence engagement, professional identity, and retention among student affairs professionals in higher education. Guided by relational leadership theory, the study explored how leadership is experienced not only through formal position or authority, but also through relational presence, psychological safety, and advocacy. Seventeen student affairs professionals representing diverse institutional types, geographic regions, and career stages participated in in-depth semistructured interviews. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis and incorporated both in vivo and line-by-line coding to ensure that findings remained grounded in participants’ voices and lived experiences. Nine themes emerged from the analysis. …

Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Black Women In Undergraduate Stem Core Expansion Pathways, Lizzie L. Evans Martinez Alvarez

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The use of social incongruence in the film Hidden Figures, which juxtaposed with STEM education as the most powerful in contrast with Black women as the least powerful, supported the argument for the specific problem of practice to examine the unmet need for socially and ethnically diverse student populations in U.S. STEM higher education and careers. The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological research study was to identify and analyze the lived experiences of Black women regarding barriers they perceive in the STEM educational and career decision-making processes, while exploring transformational pathways to STEM academic success. The study specifically analyzed …

Enhancing Science Accessibility And Engagement For Students With Visual Impairments: A Randomized Trial Of The Talking Labquest In Nigerian Schools, Sariat A. Adelakun Dr

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

Students with Blindness in Nigeria are often erroneously perceived as incapable of engaging with science at the basic education level, contributing to their low enrolment in science-related careers. Although various techniques and materials have been proposed to support students with blindness in science, many lack empirical validation. This study investigated one such approach by examining the impact of the Talking LabQuest on the interest of Students with blindness in science subjects.

A randomized controlled trial was conducted in inclusive junior secondary schools in Nigeria, involving 20 classrooms over an 18-week period. Twelve classrooms were randomly assigned to the intervention group, …

Institutionalizing A Culture Of Respect For Teaching And Professional Faculty, Laura E. Sponsler

Higher Education: Faculty Scholarship

The University of Denver has made great strides in improving faculty work and culture with the creation of full time non-tenure track lines – the Teaching and Professional Faculty. In 2015, DU’s faculty senate and Board of Trustees approved and created professional pathways with promotion, longer term contracts, and defined responsibilities for Teaching and Professional Faculty. Compared to other universities and colleges, our current strengths include multi-year contracts, participation and leadership in university governance, opportunities for advancement and promotion, and collegiality amongst faculty members.

This white paper serves to examine the institutionalization of these lines and the current status of …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, February 27, 2026, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

February 27, 2026 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

2026 February 25 - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes, Undergraduate Curriculum Council, East Tennessee State University

Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

20260224: Institute For The Arts, 1978-1985, College Of Arts And Media

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the College of Arts and Media at Marshall University from 1978-1985. Items were received sometime in the 1990s but were not processed until 2026. Items include notable materials about the Institute for the Arts in the late 1970s and then early 1980s.

20260223: The Green Book, 1956-1971, Academic Affairs

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Academic Affairs at Marshall University from 1956-1971. Items were received at an earlier date (likely the 1990s) but were not accessioned until 2026. Materials in this collection include The Greenbook or Green Book publication from 1956-1971.

2026 February 23 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes Feb 20, 2026, A-State Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, February 2026, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Collaborative Learning In Clinical Education As A Catalyst To Support Foundational Professional Competencies In Speech-Language Pathology: A Theoretical Framework, Lori-Ann Ferraro

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

As a part of every speech-language pathology graduate program in the US, clinical education is an integral and required element for both academic accreditation and the eventual clinical certification for students. Clinical education is significantly important when considering overall educational models because it is an aspect of a student’s education that contributes to their ability to make connections between what is learned in the classroom and its real-world clinical application while contributing to the acquisition of competencies. The 2:1 collaborative learning model is supported by sound learning theories and evidence from the literature. A theoretical framework was created to demonstrate …

2026-02-13 Agenda Book, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Agenda booklet for the Board of Regents meeting of February 13, 2026, which includes the meeting minutes of the meeting held at Mt. Sterling on November 21, 2025.

20260213: Council Of Chairs Minutes, 1974-1993, Academic Affairs

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Academic Affairs at Marshall University from 1974-1993. Items were received in the 1990s and not accessioned or inventoried until 2026. Items include notable materials from or about "Council of Chairmen" or "Council of Chairs" Minutes from 1974-1993. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

20260212: President's Papers, 1957-1990, President's Office

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Office of the President at Marshall University from 1957-1990 Items were received in the 1990s and were accessioned/inventoried in 2026. Items within this collection include materials from the Distinguished Lecture Series as well as "The Scott Lectures" from 1959-1963. Other materials include campus events, most likely, and other formal writings about higher education. Of note: "An Informal, Incomplete Introduction to Appalachian Culture" by Dr. O. Normal Simpkins. This is not an exhaustive list, but the attached inventory will give a broad overview of what is contained in each of the boxes.

Wmu Board Of Trustee Board Meeting, Thursday February 12, 2026, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes (December 4, 2025)
• Remarks by the Vice Chair of the Board
• Remarks by the President and Celebrating WMU Employee Graduates
• Updates by the Faculty Senate President
•  Updates by the Western Student Association President
• Updates by the Graduate Student Association President
• Presentation: An Overview of Our Research Innovation and Creative Scholarship Enterprise: Yesterday, Today, and the Future
• Public Comments Regarding Action Items
• Action Items
• WMU Board of Trustees Annual Officer Election
• WMU Board of Trustees Bylaws Revisions
• City of Battle Creek Lease College of Aviation Property
• Transfer Stewardship of Asylum Lake Preserve to …

2026 February 11 - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes, Undergraduate Curriculum Council, East Tennessee State University

Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

20260211: President's Papers, Administrative Assistant Files, 1943-1957, President's Office

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Office of the President at Marshall University from 1943-1957. Items were received in the 1970s or 1980s but were not inventoried until 2026. This collection includes notable materials from the Administrative Assistant to the President. Items include Faculty Bulletins from 1943-1957, letters President Smith sent and received (1945-1946), Correspondence from Williams and Lipscomb, some newspaper clippings from 1945, older photographs, and a "Marshall News -- I.S.S. Marshall Victory" from 1946. This is not an exhaustive list, but the attached inventory will give a broad overview of what is contained in each of the boxes.

2026 February 9 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

2026 February 9 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

20260209: Dr. Kelli Johnson's Donation, 1952-2025, University Libraries

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from University Libraries at Marshall University from 1952-2025. Items were received in 2026 from Dr. Kelli Johnson within the University Libraries and include notable materials about various campus events, such as the MU Textbook Affordability Committee (2022), the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Dinner Honoring Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress (2018), Greater Huntington Wall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony, June Harless Center 25 Years Celebration (2025), Hooding Ceremony for Grad Students (2025), Marshall vs. Morris Harvey (1952), and WV's Experience in Civil Rights with Eve Faulkes (2024). Please download the finding aid for a full list …

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes Feb 6, 2026, A-State Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

White Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions Of Faculty Of Color, Jeffrey Cross

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Despite decades of initiatives that promote the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education, the percentage of faculty who identify as people of Color still remains low. Experiences of discrimination and marginalization from White faculty colleagues and White students has been commonly reported by faculty of Color. While studies have examined these experiences from the faculty perspective, research addressing White students’ experiences with faculty of Color has been sparse. The purpose of this study was to examine White undergraduate students’ perceptions of faculty of Color at predominately White institutions and how these students understand the influence of racial …

The Impact Of Smart Goals On Employee Performance In A Government Non-Profit, Sharon Suggs

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

Employee performance evaluation is a vital management function that supports decision-making and promotes employee development. This study explored employees’ perceptions of the SMART Goals performance appraisal process within a nonprofit government organization and examined how these perceptions varied across different employee groups. SMART Goals, which stand for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound, provided the conceptual framework for the research. The study investigated how employee involvement in goal-setting affected perceptions of fairness, clarity, communication quality, and the alignment between job duties and evaluation standards. Using a reliable and verifiable quantitative method, the researcher adapted parts of a questionnaire on employee …

20260202: President's Papers, 1948-2004, President's Office

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the President at Marshall University from 1948-2004. Items were received in the mid 2000s and include notable materials including materials with or about President Stewart H. Smith, Alan Gould, John G. Barker, and James Wade Gilley. Items could include personnel policies, administrative policies, the establishment of a proposed Marshall Research Center (1963), Annual Performance Reports. Please download the inventory for a complete list of the contents.

Social Media Monitoring And The Admissions Process: A Study Of College Admissions Officers' Use Of Social Media In Undergraduate Application Review, Rachel Karpeles

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

This study explored the evolving role of social media in college admissions, focusing on the perceptions and practices of admissions professionals following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision on Affirmative Action. The research, utilizing a descriptive design, employed a 31-question anonymous survey administered to a convenience sample of 532 admissions representatives. The findings directly contradict the public and media narrative by revealing a profound paradox: while social media monitoring is not a widespread professional practice, its impact on admissions outcomes for a notable portion of applicants is demonstrably significant.

The study found a majority of respondents believe evaluating applicants based …

A Phenomenologically Informed Study Of Black Male Preservice Teachers’ Lived Experiences: Professional Socialization, Social Representation, And The Redesign Of Teacher Education For Equity, William A. Anders

Student Theses

This qualitative research explores the experiences of Black male preservice teachers in New York City’s teacher education programs. To examine the underrepresentation of Black male preservice teachers, the research employs Critical University Studies and Critical Race Theory to investigate the institutional barriers they face. Using semi-structured interviews with seven participants and reflexive thematic analysis, the findings revealed six paramount themes: Pathways in Teaching, Representation and Identity, Experiences in Teacher Education, Racial Bias and Institutional Challenges, the Role of Mentorship and Support Networks, and Teaching Philosophy.

Participants described the challenges that Black male preservice teachers face, including isolation, economic hardships, unsuitable …

Greater Newark Stem Ecosystem - 2026 Convening - Small Group Outcomes & Action Plan, Brad Schenker

STEM for Success Showcase

In January 2026, GNSE convened ecosystem partners for a co-design session focused on identifying shared challenges, opportunities, and near-term actions to strengthen STEM education and career-connected learning. Participants engaged in small-group discussions to surface barriers, enablers, and potential areas for coordinated action.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, January 30, 2026, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.