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Framing The Dialogue: A New, Collaborative Approach To The Hazing Dilemma, Malinda M. Matney Ph.D., Simone Himbeault Taylor Ph.D.
Framing The Dialogue: A New, Collaborative Approach To The Hazing Dilemma, Malinda M. Matney Ph.D., Simone Himbeault Taylor Ph.D.
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
The University of Michigan’s disciplinary process requires bringing charges against individual students. An unexpected situation of nine simultaneous hazing cases during the 2004 fall term magnified the challenge of identifying responsible individuals in such cases. While the institution could have charged the leaders of the fraternities or sororities involved, instead it created and implemented the Community Education and Development Model to change the ingrained behavior and culture of the organizations. The focus was on enlivening the communitybuilding potential of fraternities and sororities. What follows is a discussion of the intervention and subsequent assessment, which illustrates potential challenges and opportunities with …
The Effects Of Sorority Recruitment On Self-Esteem, Lauren Chapman, Joan B. Hirt, Nicklaus R. Spruill
The Effects Of Sorority Recruitment On Self-Esteem, Lauren Chapman, Joan B. Hirt, Nicklaus R. Spruill
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
Mental health issues among college students are of increasing concern to administrators (Kitzrow, 2003). Self-esteem is a concept central to mental health (Kittleson, 1989) and can be linked to the social situations found in college settings, especially those that deal with rejection (Caunt, 2003; Eisenberger & Lieberman, 2004; Steffenhagen & Burns, 1987). Sorority recruitment is a process that can include rejection (National Panhellenic Conference, n.d.) and, thus, may negatively affect self-esteem. The purpose of this study was to determine how the sorority recruitment experience affects the self-esteem of participants. First, we explored whether self-esteem differed between two groups of potential …
Front Matter & Table Of Contents, Oracle
Front Matter & Table Of Contents, Oracle
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
No abstract provided.
Fraternity As “Enabling Environment:” Does Membership Lead To Gambling Problems?, J. Patrick Biddix Ph.D., Thomas W. Hardy Ph.D.
Fraternity As “Enabling Environment:” Does Membership Lead To Gambling Problems?, J. Patrick Biddix Ph.D., Thomas W. Hardy Ph.D.
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
Researchers have suggested that fraternity membership is the most reliable predictor of gambling and gambling problems on campus. The purpose of this study was to determine if problematic gambling could be linked to specific aspects of fraternity membership. Though the null hypothesis (no enabling environment) failed to be rejected, descriptive analysis confirms that moderate rates of problem gambling are exhibited by subsets of fraternity members (officers, younger members, those who live with other members). Further, predictive analysis revealed that gambling online and betting on skill games, such as golf or pool, increased the likelihood of problem gambling among fraternity members. …
Exploring Relationships Between Fraternity And Sorority Membership And Socially Responsible Leadership, John P. Dugan Ph.D.
Exploring Relationships Between Fraternity And Sorority Membership And Socially Responsible Leadership, John P. Dugan Ph.D.
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
Membership in social fraternities and sororities provides a powerful platform for developing college students’ capacity for leadership. The existing knowledge regarding the extent to which it fulfills this goal, however, is relatively sparse. Much of the research on college student leadership relies on definitions that are inconsistent with contemporary conceptualizations. This study addresses this gap by looking at the leadership development of fraternity and sorority members using data from a national study grounded in the social change model. Results indicated fraternity and sorority members scored highest on the leadership value of commitment and lowest on the capacity to navigate change. …
School Of Marine Science Graduate Catalog 2008-2009, College Of William And Mary, School Of Marine Science
School Of Marine Science Graduate Catalog 2008-2009, College Of William And Mary, School Of Marine Science
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Catalog for the Graduate program from the School of Marine Science at the College of William and Mary for the listed academic year.
Leadership Development Through The Fraternity Experience And The Relationship To Career Success After Graduation, Danny R. Kelley Ph.D.
Leadership Development Through The Fraternity Experience And The Relationship To Career Success After Graduation, Danny R. Kelley Ph.D.
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
Promoting student leadership development has been an objective of higher learning since the inception of colleges and universities and is also a major tenet espoused in the mission statements of inter/national fraternities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the leadership impact that service as a fraternity chapter president has on students’ self- perceived leadership development. More specifically, this study addressed the self- perceived leadership impact the fraternity experience has on students’ careers.
Hazing In Student Organizations: Prevalence, Attitudes, And Solutions, Stephen S. Owen Ph.D., Tod W. Burke, David Vichesky
Hazing In Student Organizations: Prevalence, Attitudes, And Solutions, Stephen S. Owen Ph.D., Tod W. Burke, David Vichesky
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
This article reports the results of a survey exploring hazing in student organizations. First, a typology of hazing behaviors was constructed through factor analysis. Second, respondents reported the prevalence of hazing, and results were compared across type of student organization. Third, respondents indicated their attitudes about hazing, and results were compared between perpetrators of hazing and their victims. Finally, respondents assessed the efficacy of various solutions to hazing, and results were compared between those who had perpetrated acts of hazing and those who had not. The results were used to construct a theoretical model of hazing behavior on college campuses, …
The Struggles Of Research In Fraternity And Sorority Life, Eric Norman Ed.D.
The Struggles Of Research In Fraternity And Sorority Life, Eric Norman Ed.D.
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
No abstract provided.
Developing, Implementing, And Evaluating Innovative Sorority Substance Abuse Prevention In The Evidence-Based Era, Andrew Wall Ph.D., Logan Hazen
Developing, Implementing, And Evaluating Innovative Sorority Substance Abuse Prevention In The Evidence-Based Era, Andrew Wall Ph.D., Logan Hazen
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
This article describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a pilot, multi-faceted, and multi-session alcohol abuse prevention program conducted in conjunction with two sorority chapters. The process and product of the pilot program are illustrative of the use of theory and evidence-based practices in the creation of innovative substance abuse prevention efforts among fraternal organizations within higher education. Findings point to practical implementation challenges and to promising evidence of program impact. Recommendations inform practitioners in implementing evidence-based practices with fraternal chapters.
Front Matter & Table Of Contents, Oracle
Front Matter & Table Of Contents, Oracle
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
No abstract provided.
Using Cost-Benefit Analysis For Fraternity And Sorority Affairs Assessment: Creating A Business Case For Student Success In Fraternal Organizations, Michael D'Arcangelo, Jessica R. Berner
Using Cost-Benefit Analysis For Fraternity And Sorority Affairs Assessment: Creating A Business Case For Student Success In Fraternal Organizations, Michael D'Arcangelo, Jessica R. Berner
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
Cost-benefit analysis can be an effective method for programmatic assessment, evaluation, and validation in fraternity/sorority affairs. This article provides an overview of a model cost-effectiveness assessment strategy outlined by Kennedy, Moran, and Upcraft (2001) and a cost-benefit study of the Rochester Institute of Technology fraternity/sorority program. Special attention is given to providing credible methods for fraternity/sorority professionals to measure programs using data related to organizational efficacy and student retention and applying that data to guide public perception. Recommendations for application on other campuses are provided in an effort to improve assessment practices and aid institutions in assessing the value of …
Comparing Fraternity/Sorority Professionals’ Knowledge Of Eating Disorders With Other Student Personnel Administrators, Michelle L. Nicopolis Ph.D.
Comparing Fraternity/Sorority Professionals’ Knowledge Of Eating Disorders With Other Student Personnel Administrators, Michelle L. Nicopolis Ph.D.
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
This study examined disordered eating behaviors in regard to detection, prevention, intervention, and referral by college student personnel professionals. A survey was used to assess the level of knowledge pertaining to eating disorder among administrators of two of the largest at-risk student groups on campus: fraternity/sorority affiliated students and student athletes. ANOVA and correlation analyses were used to evaluate eating disorder knowledge levels. Recommendations include encouraging college student personnel professionals to seek out educational materials and training to educate themselves about eating disorders to help refer students who may be struggling with this health concern.
The Effects Of Preparing For Life As A University Student (Plus) On Student Achievement, Persistence, & Integration, Pascal P. Barreau
The Effects Of Preparing For Life As A University Student (Plus) On Student Achievement, Persistence, & Integration, Pascal P. Barreau
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of the Preparing for Life as a University Student (PLUS) transition program on student achievement, persistence, and integration. The mixed design study was conducted at a highly selective, coeducational, mid-sized university. Three cohort groups were combined as the treatment group and compared statistically to a closely matched sample of non-PLUS students. Focus groups with PLUS participants were also held.;Two research questions investigated whether there was a significant difference in academic achievement and persistence between PLUS participants and non-PLUS students after the first and second semesters. The remaining three research questions …
New Faculty On The Block: Issues Of Stress And Support, Pamela L. Eddy, Joy L. Gaston-Gayles
New Faculty On The Block: Issues Of Stress And Support, Pamela L. Eddy, Joy L. Gaston-Gayles
Articles
The research reported investigated the experiences of new faculty in their first three years of employment in higher education administration programs. New faculty face stress relative to work-life integration, issues pertaining to gender or color, teaching responsibilities, and unclear expectations. The findings of this study highlight the role of graduate school socialization and identification as a "chosen" student targeting a faculty position as an influence on new faculty and their acclimation during their first years. Implications include the need for intentional mentoring, inclusive support for all students seeking faculty roles, and the need for specificity on the part of hiring …
You're In The Army Now: The Students' Army Training Corps At Selected Virginia Universities In 1918, Michael J. Faughnan
You're In The Army Now: The Students' Army Training Corps At Selected Virginia Universities In 1918, Michael J. Faughnan
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Faculty Ritual, Solidarity, And Cohesion: Thirty-Five Years Of Change At Eastern Mennonite University, Nathan F. Alleman
Faculty Ritual, Solidarity, And Cohesion: Thirty-Five Years Of Change At Eastern Mennonite University, Nathan F. Alleman
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
This historical case study of Eastern Mennonite University faculty between 1965 and 2000 explored the shifts in social bonds, examined through the concept of ritual (Collins, 2004), concurrent with cultural, social, environmental, and professional forces that impacted the institution. Employing the concepts of cohesion (as the specific other) and solidarity (as the general other) (Mead, 1934) provided a distinction between individual relational networks and the shared ideological commitments that bound faculty together.;Results of the study demonstrated the significance of intrinsic motivators on faculty hiring, persistence, and perceptions of institutional purpose and employment desirability. Physical space (as the place of assembly) …
Rape Myth Acceptance, Hypermasculinity, And Demographic Characteristics As Correlates Of Moral Development: Understanding Sexually Aggressive Attitudes In First Year College Men, Jerry Lee Tatum
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
Male perpetrated sexual aggression has long been recognized as a serious problem on college campuses. The purpose of this Multiple Regression Correlation research design study was to assess the relationship between levels of moral development (measured by the Defining Issues Test) and the degree to which first year college men (N = 161) ascribed to rape supportive attitudes. Rape supportive attitudes, for the purposes of this study, included assessed levels of rape myth endorsements (measured by the Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale [IRMA]) and hypermasculinity (measured by the Hypermasculinity Inventory). Respondents completed three research instruments and a demographic questionnaire prior …
An Exploratory Study Of Factors That Relate To Academic Success Among High-Achieving African American Males, Kianga Rhea Thomas
An Exploratory Study Of Factors That Relate To Academic Success Among High-Achieving African American Males, Kianga Rhea Thomas
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
This exploratory study explored three factors -- self-efficacy, resiliency, and leadership -- that relate to academic success in African American male freshman college students. The study explored how self-efficacy, resiliency, and leadership interrelate, how a pilot group and study group differ in respect to self-efficacy, resiliency, and leadership, and how African American freshman males differ on these factors in respect to key demographic variables.;The study utilized the Student Academic Success Scale (SASS), which was an instrument developed by the researcher in a graduate course. The instrument was administered to 104 participants. Descriptive statistics, correlation coefficients, and a one-way analysis of …