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Bystander Intervention: From Small Steps To Large, Charles G. Eberly Sep 2008

Bystander Intervention: From Small Steps To Large, Charles G. Eberly

Charles G. Eberly

This short article was prepared for the 2008 National Hazing Prevention Week Resource Guide. The intent was to demonstrate to readers that even the smallest microaggressions have an impact on one's life, and resisting the temptations to tease a naive person for their lack of awareness or sensitivity is a good step on the way to confident bystander intervention when the consequences of hazing are far more damaging.


Bystander Intervention: From Small Steps To Large, Charles G. Eberly Sep 2008

Bystander Intervention: From Small Steps To Large, Charles G. Eberly

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

This short article was prepared for the 2008 National Hazing Prevention Week Resource Guide. The intent was to demonstrate to readers that even the smallest microaggressions have an impact on one's life, and resisting the temptations to tease a naive person for their lack of awareness or sensitivity is a good step on the way to confident bystander intervention when the consequences of hazing are far more damaging.


Bystander Intervention: From Small Steps To Large, Charles Eberly Sep 2008

Bystander Intervention: From Small Steps To Large, Charles Eberly

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

This short article was prepared for the 2008 National Hazing Prevention Week Resource Guide. The intent was to demonstrate to readers that even the smallest microaggressions have an impact on one's life, and resisting the temptations to tease a naive person for their lack of awareness or sensitivity is a good step on the way to confident bystander intervention when the consequences of hazing are far more damaging.


A Formative Evaluation Of A National Sorority's Recruitment Program In Its Inaugural Year, Colleen Elizabeth Coffey, Charles G. Eberly Aug 2008

A Formative Evaluation Of A National Sorority's Recruitment Program In Its Inaugural Year, Colleen Elizabeth Coffey, Charles G. Eberly

Charles G. Eberly

A formative evaluation of a national sorority's recruitment program was conducted to determine the effectiveness of selected program elements over the course of the first year's implementation. Primary objectives were to discover perceived needs among undergraduate members and chapters that were not met and to create program improvements based upon the respondent recommendations. A mixed method design employing a survey, the use of focus groups, and a review of available organizational recruitment data was utilized. Results indicated some participants understood and benefitted from the recruitment program, while others felt pressure to recruit, and still others appeared unaware of the program's …


A Formative Evaluation Of A National Sorority's Recruitment Program In Its Inaugural Year, Colleen Coffey, Charles Eberly Aug 2008

A Formative Evaluation Of A National Sorority's Recruitment Program In Its Inaugural Year, Colleen Coffey, Charles Eberly

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

A formative evaluation of a national sorority's recruitment program was conducted to determine the effectiveness of selected program elements over the course of the first year's implementation. Primary objectives were to discover perceived needs among undergraduate members and chapters that were not met and to create program improvements based upon the respondent recommendations. A mixed method design employing a survey, the use of focus groups, and a review of available organizational recruitment data was utilized. Results indicated some participants understood and benefitted from the recruitment program, while others felt pressure to recruit, and still others appeared unaware of the program's …


A Formative Evaluation Of A National Sorority's Recruitment Program In Its Inaugural Year, Colleen Elizabeth Coffey, Charles G. Eberly Aug 2008

A Formative Evaluation Of A National Sorority's Recruitment Program In Its Inaugural Year, Colleen Elizabeth Coffey, Charles G. Eberly

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

A formative evaluation of a national sorority's recruitment program was conducted to determine the effectiveness of selected program elements over the course of the first year's implementation. Primary objectives were to discover perceived needs among undergraduate members and chapters that were not met and to create program improvements based upon the respondent recommendations. A mixed method design employing a survey, the use of focus groups, and a review of available organizational recruitment data was utilized. Results indicated some participants understood and benefitted from the recruitment program, while others felt pressure to recruit, and still others appeared unaware of the program's …


Privacy And Social Networking Sites, Dianne M. Timm, Carolyn J. Duven Jan 2008

Privacy And Social Networking Sites, Dianne M. Timm, Carolyn J. Duven

Dianne M Timm

College students are increasingly sharing their lives online through social networking sites with little concern for who may be viewing their information. Understanding student use of social networking sites along with privacy rights online will help professionals in the development of appropriate online activity and policies.


Beyond The Horizon, Dianne M. Timm, Junco Reynol Jan 2008

Beyond The Horizon, Dianne M. Timm, Junco Reynol

Dianne M Timm

Student affairs professionals have an obligation and an opportunity to support students moving through the college-years stages of psychosocial development by helping them use technology in approrpriate ways.


Beyond The Horizon, Dianne Timm, Junco Reynol Jan 2008

Beyond The Horizon, Dianne Timm, Junco Reynol

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Student affairs professionals have an obligation and an opportunity to support students moving through the college-years stages of psychosocial development by helping them use technology in approrpriate ways.


Beyond The Horizon, Dianne M. Timm, Junco Reynol Jan 2008

Beyond The Horizon, Dianne M. Timm, Junco Reynol

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Student affairs professionals have an obligation and an opportunity to support students moving through the college-years stages of psychosocial development by helping them use technology in approrpriate ways.


Factors Affecting Resident Assistant Burnout At Eastern Illinois University, Lindsay A. Gustin Jan 2008

Factors Affecting Resident Assistant Burnout At Eastern Illinois University, Lindsay A. Gustin

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


An Exploration Of The Perception Of Collective Identity Threat Among Muslim Students In Higher Education, Donna Vitale Jan 2008

An Exploration Of The Perception Of Collective Identity Threat Among Muslim Students In Higher Education, Donna Vitale

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Searching For A Connection: Internet Communication And Mobile Phone Use For Social Membership, Cathy Marie Quast Sowa Jan 2008

Searching For A Connection: Internet Communication And Mobile Phone Use For Social Membership, Cathy Marie Quast Sowa

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Student Spiritual Development Associated With Fraternity Affiliation, Jason B. Goldfarb Jan 2008

Student Spiritual Development Associated With Fraternity Affiliation, Jason B. Goldfarb

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Latino Student Perceptions Of Trio/Sss Program Effectiveness At Eastern Illinois University, Kristin K. Flores Jan 2008

Latino Student Perceptions Of Trio/Sss Program Effectiveness At Eastern Illinois University, Kristin K. Flores

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Psychosocial Adjustment Of International Students At A Midwestern Illinois University, Shilpa Maheshwari Jan 2008

Psychosocial Adjustment Of International Students At A Midwestern Illinois University, Shilpa Maheshwari

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Career Services Department: Assessing Preparedness, Confidence, And Knowledge Among Lake Land College Students, Teri Lynn Atkinson Jan 2008

The Career Services Department: Assessing Preparedness, Confidence, And Knowledge Among Lake Land College Students, Teri Lynn Atkinson

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Look At The Relationship Between Underage Student Drinking Rates And Student Involvement Rates, Kathryn A. Tomlinson Jan 2008

A Look At The Relationship Between Underage Student Drinking Rates And Student Involvement Rates, Kathryn A. Tomlinson

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Female And Male Student Leadership Characteristics: Differences & Similarities, Amber Mishala Shaverdi Jan 2008

Female And Male Student Leadership Characteristics: Differences & Similarities, Amber Mishala Shaverdi

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Qualitatively Grounded Curriculum For Western International Student Orientation To Chinese Higher Education, Lin Yi Jan 2008

A Qualitatively Grounded Curriculum For Western International Student Orientation To Chinese Higher Education, Lin Yi

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Graduate Recruitment At A Midsized Midwestern University, Sharese N. Shannon Jan 2008

Graduate Recruitment At A Midsized Midwestern University, Sharese N. Shannon

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Study Of An Online Adaptation Of An Off Campus Adult Student Survey, Benjamin J. Stenson Jan 2008

A Study Of An Online Adaptation Of An Off Campus Adult Student Survey, Benjamin J. Stenson

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Barriers Faced By Hispanic Women In Higher Education Institutions In The State Of Illinois, Zoraida Irizarry Jan 2008

Barriers Faced By Hispanic Women In Higher Education Institutions In The State Of Illinois, Zoraida Irizarry

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Career Vs. Marriage: Perceptions Of Professional Black Women Employed In Higher Education, Temetria D. Hargett Jan 2008

Career Vs. Marriage: Perceptions Of Professional Black Women Employed In Higher Education, Temetria D. Hargett

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Privacy And Social Networking Sites, Dianne Timm, Carolyn Duven Jan 2008

Privacy And Social Networking Sites, Dianne Timm, Carolyn Duven

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

College students are increasingly sharing their lives online through social networking sites with little concern for who may be viewing their information. Understanding student use of social networking sites along with privacy rights online will help professionals in the development of appropriate online activity and policies.


Privacy And Social Networking Sites, Dianne M. Timm, Carolyn J. Duven Jan 2008

Privacy And Social Networking Sites, Dianne M. Timm, Carolyn J. Duven

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

College students are increasingly sharing their lives online through social networking sites with little concern for who may be viewing their information. Understanding student use of social networking sites along with privacy rights online will help professionals in the development of appropriate online activity and policies.