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Tale Of The Tape: A Study Of Two-Year College Student-Athletes, Dustin Grover

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Two-year athletic programs bring many unique elements to a college campus, many of which help to create a comprehensive student experience. Quantifying this experience is difficult as little data has been collected historically on two-year college athletes. The purpose of conducting this study was to create a profile of a rural two-year college student-athlete and to utilize the data to determine if participation in athletics had any effect on student success measures. This study will help college administrators build a better understanding of the two-year college student-athlete, aiding their decision-making regarding the prioritization of college athletics on their campuses. These …

Developing A Culture Of Care And Support: A Review Of Institutional Practices And Growth Opportunities Affecting Black Male Student-Athletes At Southtown Community College, Roberto D. Torres

College of Education Theses and Dissertations

In December 2018, the Dean of Academic Affairs (DAA) was approached by the coach and members of the Southtown Community College (STC) basketball team regarding academic support for the team. The academic affairs team would delve into this situation and discover several areas where the college had failed these students. This study examines the conditions and climate that lead to the maltreatment of Black male student-athletes at STC and the feedback from the students affected. The feedback from these student-athletes gives a glimpse of their feelings of being mistreated because of their race and arguably their gender. The three goals …

Balancing The Demands Of College And Athletics: First-Generation Female Student Athletes’ Perception Of The College Experience, Adrienne Rodriguez

Theses & Dissertations

Research Focus. The launch of the 1972 Title IX regulation education amendment arrived at a pivotal time for women in sports. “Title IX recognized the uniqueness of intercollegiate athletics by permitting colleges and universities to have separate and equal athletic programs for women” (Hogshead-Makar, & Zimbalist, 2007, p. 2). As more women began to participate in sports, pressures to perform both competitively and academically presented different challenges for female athletes during their collegiate career. For a female student-athletes to be successful in both academics and athletics, the student-athlete must discover a means to sustain a reasonable balance academically and athletically …

2025: 2011-2016 Progress Report, Kansas State University, Office Of The President

Special Publications

2025 Progress Report is an annual publication highlighting key activities and accomplishments for the year at Kansas State University. The report reflects progress towards K-State 2025, the visionary plan for the university, and covers the seven themes set in 2025 strategic planning: research, scholarly, creative activities and discovery, undergraduate educational experience, graduate scholarly experience, engagement, extension, outreach, and service, faculty and staff, facilities and infrastructure, and athletics.

0759: W. Robert Hamlin Collection, 1964-2007, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Mr. Hamlin is a local (Huntington, WV) attorney who is an alumnus of Marshall University. Mr. Hamlin was the quarterback of the 1964 Marshall University football team and has been a long-time supporter of the football and athletic programs at Marshall. Following the expulsion of the University from the Mid-American Conference and the plane crash of 1971, Mr. Hamlin became actively involved in trying to convince the University's administration to seek membership in the Southern Conference.

The bulk of the collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, newspaper articles and editorials, and research materials related to Marshall University joining the Southern Conference. Other …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 21 [23], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Richardson, Kelly. Doctorate Optional for Many Advising Heads – Ingrid Woods
• Coulter, Amber, Fontana, Alex. Senate Wants Oversight on Reserve Fund
• Wimnatt, Alex. Centennial Celebration Begins with Dedications - Guthrie Overlook, Centennial Plaza, E.A.Diddle Statue
• Maines, Ashley. Magical Movie Shown on Three Screens – Harry Potter
• Hupman, Samantha. ABC News Segment Focuses on Campus Safety
• McNamara, Andrew. Student Robbed at Gunpoint – Marcus Walker
• Hupman, Samantha. Bomb Not Found in Grise Hall
• McNamara, Andrew. Western Mourns Employee – Ronald Slavic
• HIPAA Hold Up – Health …

Ursinus College 1970-1976: A Chronicle Of Selected Events, Richard P. Richter

Publications

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Ursinus College 1970-1976, A Time For Dispute Over Principles & Priorities: An Interpretation, Richard P. Richter

Publications

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 57, No. 44, Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Magazine feature of WKU campus newspaper. This issue contains articles:

• Pillow, Robert. Breaking the Mold: Nontraditional Students Aren’t Hard to Find
• Wood, Michele. They’re a Couple of Students – Even at Home – Ron & Jane Bryant
• Rose, Barry. She Climbs the Hill After Mornings in High School – Renee Fulwood
• Sheets, Carol. He’s Balancing Family and School – Bradley Frames
• Francke, Kevin. After Two Tries, He’s Giving College One More Shot – Tom Wallace
• Connor, Cheryl & Cyndi Mitchell. She’s in the Dorm at Age 47 – Jeanette Conner