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How Athletics Affect An Athlete’S Academic Performance, Rachel D. Cordle, Anna Forcelle Apr 2017

How Athletics Affect An Athlete’S Academic Performance, Rachel D. Cordle, Anna Forcelle

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Involvement in both a collegiate sport and education can be overwhelming and stressful and has the potential to result in sacrificed educational advancement and attainment. Due to the lack of research done concerning this topic, limited knowledge is known regarding specific stressors encountered by athletes and their coping strategies used. As a result, there is little understanding about how to best support college-level student athletes. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to gain insight from university students as to how athletics affect their academic performance, and to battle against the stereotype of college athletes being average or just below …


Global Care Of Orphaned And Vulnerable Children, Rachel M. Kuiken, Lauren Gamberdella, Meredith Wood Apr 2014

Global Care Of Orphaned And Vulnerable Children, Rachel M. Kuiken, Lauren Gamberdella, Meredith Wood

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Care for orphaned and vulnerable children living in poverty is a widespread concern affecting millions worldwide. This presentation will focus on the current literature surrounding physical, emotional and environmental care in the following countries: Mozambique, the USA and the Philippines. There is a correlation among these three countries involving the lack of food, health care and education. There will be an emphasis on the national policies implemented within each country that seek to ensure sustainability and quality in care. This presentation will also focus on the positive change that is being fulfilled by both government and non-government organizations passionate about …