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‘Outdated And Anachronistic, But That’S Part Of The Fun’: Faculty Attitudes And Beliefs Regarding Academic Dress At A Second Land-Grant University, Stephen L. Wolgast, Michael W. Everett
‘Outdated And Anachronistic, But That’S Part Of The Fun’: Faculty Attitudes And Beliefs Regarding Academic Dress At A Second Land-Grant University, Stephen L. Wolgast, Michael W. Everett
Transactions of the Burgon Society
This research sought to understand attitudes and behaviours of faculty at Kansas State University and used a previous research study, at Michigan State University, to validate the instrumentation developed while comparing and contrasting results between two Land-Grant institutions. Results of this study indicated consistent trends when comparing both of the Land-Grant universities about faculty attitude and behaviour. Due to the varied results between Kansas State and Michigan State in this study, the authors suggest further replication of the survey instrument at other Land-Grant institutions. This study builds on previous research suggesting that compelling evidence exists indicating that here are many …
‘Apprpriate Hoods’: The Development Of Academic Dress At Nashotah House Theological Seminary, Stephen A. Peay
‘Apprpriate Hoods’: The Development Of Academic Dress At Nashotah House Theological Seminary, Stephen A. Peay
Transactions of the Burgon Society
No abstract provided.
The Use Of Academic Regalia At A Land-Grant University: Faculty Attitudes And Beliefs, Michael W. Everett
The Use Of Academic Regalia At A Land-Grant University: Faculty Attitudes And Beliefs, Michael W. Everett
Transactions of the Burgon Society
Each year academic regalia at US universities is a central component associated with the pomp and circumstance of commencement exercises. At one university, faculty of 20 different colleges play a significant role during those same commencement exercises. Currently, the Academic Costume Code, maintained by the American Council on Education, serves as the governing body for academic regalia at universities around the country. Though faculty play a prominent role in the visual presence at commencement exercises, little is known about faculty attitudes and beliefs regarding the use of academic regalia during commencement events. The goal of this research is to better …
Counting Crow’S Feet: Harvard Gives Back To Its Honorary Doctors The Third Loop On Their Gowns, Stephen Wolgast
Counting Crow’S Feet: Harvard Gives Back To Its Honorary Doctors The Third Loop On Their Gowns, Stephen Wolgast
Transactions of the Burgon Society
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Conforming To The Established Standards: American Degree Colours (1936–1961), Kenny Suit
Conforming To The Established Standards: American Degree Colours (1936–1961), Kenny Suit
Transactions of the Burgon Society
No abstract provided.