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Connecting First-Generation Students To Leadership Opportunities, Christian Walker
Connecting First-Generation Students To Leadership Opportunities, Christian Walker
M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact that current outreach methods utilized by the Associated Students of UC San Diego are having on first-generation students’ engagement and pursuit of leadership opportunities, and ways that the department of Associated Students can adapt their approaches to better encourage participation from this student group. My research question was: How can I create outreach efforts that increase the number of first-generation students seeking student leadership roles? This research led to an enhanced understanding of how the department can connect members of this student group to open roles and opportunities for student …
Creating A Culture Of Assessment To Elevate Students’ Voices, Amber Knight
Creating A Culture Of Assessment To Elevate Students’ Voices, Amber Knight
M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects
The purpose of this study was to investigate how the University of San Diego’s department of Student Activities and Involvement (SAI) could strengthen its assessment practices and execute consistent data-driven decision making. The following question guided my research: How can I promote a culture of assessment so that SAI’s programs and advising are directly informed by a more thorough data collection process that elevates students’ voices? Building on the work of assessment scholars, this study serves as a model for assessing student affairs assessment. By critically evaluating SAI’s existing assessment culture, administering assessments to understand departmental needs, and offering training …