Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 25 of 25
Full-Text Articles in Education
Career Technical Students And Post-Secondary Education: A Hidden Population In The Massachusetts Education System, Nicolette Haug
Career Technical Students And Post-Secondary Education: A Hidden Population In The Massachusetts Education System, Nicolette Haug
Honors Projects in History and Social Sciences
This research looks into Career-Technical Education in Massachusetts, and what makes these institutions successful. Five career-technical high schools in Massachusetts are highlighted in this capstone project, including Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton, MA, as well as all of the public high schools in the regions. By analyzing standardized test scores and demographics, this project seeks to understand the differences in the way each school is performing academically, and recognizes Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School as a positive outlier. The capstone concludes with recommendations of success factors other career-technical high schools can adopt in order …
V. 83, Issue 19, April 21, 2016
V. 83, Issue 18, April 14, 2016 (Publication Says Issue 17)
V. 83, Issue 18, April 14, 2016 (Publication Says Issue 17)
Archway (1946-2020)
No abstract provided.
V. 83, Issue 17, April 7, 2016
V. 83, Issue 16, March 31, 2016
V. 83, Issue 15, March 10, 2016
V. 83, Issue 14, March 3, 2016
V. 83, Issue 13, February 25, 2016
V. 83, Issue 12, February 18, 2016
V. 83, Issue 11, February 11, 2016
V. 83, Issue 10, December 10, 2015
V. 83, Issue 9, December 3, 2015
V. 83, Issue 8, November 19, 2015
V. 83, Issue 7, November 12, 2015
V. 83, Issue 6, November 5, 2015
V. 83, Issue 5, October 29, 2015
V. 83, Issue 4, October 15, 2015
Multidimensional Resilience In Honors Students At Bryant University, Haley Nicol
Multidimensional Resilience In Honors Students At Bryant University, Haley Nicol
Honors Projects in Applied Psychology
College level honors programs are continuously working towards improvement of their programs and working towards improving the college experience for their students. Apart from recognition and developing a positive reputation for the university, the goals for these selective academic programs include better serving their students from both academic and professional perspectives, as well encouraging and increasing program completion retention rates. There are various ways of testing students to assess their mindset and personal drive as well as gauge the possibility of students graduating with successful completion of their Capstone project or thesis in their senior year. To better understand how …
Archway Commencement Issue, May 2014
Archway Commencement Issue, May 2014
Archway (1946-2020)
2014 Archway Commencement Issue
Archway Commencement Issue, May 2013
Archway Commencement Issue, May 2013
Archway (1946-2020)
2013 Archway Commencement Issue
Archway Commencement Issue, May 2012
The Life And Times Of Gertrude Meth Hochberg, Jessica Lynn Komoroski
The Life And Times Of Gertrude Meth Hochberg, Jessica Lynn Komoroski
Honors Projects in History and Social Sciences
This biographical study fuses together the many different resources and historical documents that help to shed light on the life and times of Gertrude Meth Hochberg, a woman who has often been described as decades ahead of her time. By examining Hochberg’s distinguished career in advertising as well as in public relations at Bryant College, the study demonstrates the important ways that she promoted the advancement of women in higher education, business, and the non-profit sector both at Bryant College and within the wider Rhode Island community.
Economic Conditions And Employment Prospects: Examining The Experiences Of Bryant University Graduates In The Labor Market, Jeffrey Steacie
Economic Conditions And Employment Prospects: Examining The Experiences Of Bryant University Graduates In The Labor Market, Jeffrey Steacie
Honors Projects in History and Social Sciences
Many authors have researched and identified trends in employment during good and bad economic times. The recent financial meltdown warrants a reexamination of these trends to see if they coincide with previous recessions and what lessons can be learned for those graduating and attempting to find employment. This report details the varying circumstances surrounding college graduates as they seek employment during times of both economic prosperity (or booms) and less fortunate times of economic busts (recessions). This is important since these trends may identity both potential roadblocks and benefits for gainful employment and future opportunities. Graduation is also a crucial …
Non-Profit Organizations In A Down Economy: The Financial Performance Of Higher Education Institutions In The New England Area, Yuanjun Li
Honors Projects in Finance
An economic recession affects an entire economy, including the non-profit sector. The impact could result from changes in government support, a decrease in donations, investment income, service fees or a combination. Many private universities and colleges, which rely on tuition and endowment, have been affected by a dip in enrollments, while their endowments shrink because of the recession and declining stock values. This study will examine how an economic recession can affect non-profit organizations, focusing on private, four-year higher education institutions in New England. Different types and sizes of schools will be affected differently. Since the large, well-known schools have …
A Phone Of One's Own: Texting At The Bryant University Reference Desk, Laura Kohl, Maura Keating
A Phone Of One's Own: Texting At The Bryant University Reference Desk, Laura Kohl, Maura Keating
Library Staff Publications, Presentations & Journal Articles
Librarians take great pride in their continuous efforts to be accessible to their patrons. By summarizing the “Text a Librarian” program at the Douglas and Judith Krupp Library at Bryant University, this article highlights the many ways reference librarians and their services have evolved. This article takes you on a journey through their “eureka moment” to the phone plan and purchase, implemented guidelines and policies and ultimately, their “texting success”.