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The Effect Of Race In Primary And Secondary School Achievement : Evidence From Virginia, Khanh Doan
The Effect Of Race In Primary And Secondary School Achievement : Evidence From Virginia, Khanh Doan
Honors Theses
A large body of literature has studied the achievement gap between white and minority groups in the United States. This paper contributes to this discussion by conducting a cross-sectional study of Virginia using data for 2011-2012. I analyze the impact of race/ethnicity (White, Black, Hispanic) on school district pass rates conditional on income per capita, population density, and a cohort effect in each school district. I find that the magnitude of the gap is largest in 3rd grade and smallest in 5th grade. There are little differences between Black-White gaps and Hispanic-White gaps. The gaps are neither widening nor narrowing …
The Effect Of Race In Primary And Secondary School Achievement : Evidence From Virginia, Khanh (Miki) Doan
The Effect Of Race In Primary And Secondary School Achievement : Evidence From Virginia, Khanh (Miki) Doan
Honors Theses
A large body of literature has studied the achievement gap between white and minority groups in the United States. This paper contributes to this discussion by conducting a cross-sectional study of Virginia using data for 2011-2012. I analyze the impact of race/ethnicity (White, Black, Hispanic) on school district pass rates conditional on income per capita, population density, and a cohort effect in each school district. I find that the magnitude of the gap is largest in 3rd grade and smallest in 5th grade. There are little differences between Black-White gaps and Hispanic-White gaps. The gaps are neither widening nor narrowing …
Public Education In Richmond : A Look At Current And Historical Data With Student Perspectives, Ben Wallerstein
Public Education In Richmond : A Look At Current And Historical Data With Student Perspectives, Ben Wallerstein
Honors Theses
The objective of this project is therefore three-fold, (1) to analyze the current as well as historical patterns of racial distribution and educational outcomes in the Richmond metropolitan area, (2) to provide current students with this data,and (3) to create an opportunity for dialogue on the data across school, racial and economic boundaries. This project takes an important first step in developing the type of interaction and leadership that will be essential for the success of future regional cooperation in Richmond. At the very least, this report should serve as a base-point to inform future discussions on issues of race, …
The Juvenile Justice System Of Richmond : Progression Into The Future, Elizabeth Ann Teixeira
The Juvenile Justice System Of Richmond : Progression Into The Future, Elizabeth Ann Teixeira
Honors Theses
The area of juvenile justice in America is a growing concern among both urban and rural community leaders. According to the Community Collaborative for Youth, the juvenile violent crime rate in Richmond is triple the state average. 1 The juvenile violent crime rate is the percentage of violent crime committed by a person under the age of eighteen. This is merely one aspect of the adversity facing the juvenile justice system in the eyes of the community. As a result of the growing need for information on the subject, a great deal of literature has been published about the risk …
The History Of Women In The Virginia General Assembly : Their Legislation, Support Groups And Leadership, Tiffany Morris
The History Of Women In The Virginia General Assembly : Their Legislation, Support Groups And Leadership, Tiffany Morris
Honors Theses
The study of women and politics and their involvement throughout American history has lacked depth and consistency. While the changing role of women during the 1960's spurred many political changes, it was not until the second wave of the feminist movement. which was in a political activist direction, that the status of women in politics became a legitimate topic of academic study (Milano 5). The intention of this paper is to study the history of women in the Virginia General Assembly in terms of their leadership, legislation. and the impact of women's network groups on their political success. I hope …
University Of Richmond Fraternities : A Plan For The Future, Josh Murray
University Of Richmond Fraternities : A Plan For The Future, Josh Murray
Honors Theses
Colleges and Universities across the country grant students the opportunity for development in all areas of life. Within these educational institutions, student organizations play a major role by challenging students to become more involved and contribute to the University community. Social fraternities exemplify one popular means of student involvement. However, the appeal fraternities have on first-year students is unclear and individualistic. For some freshman students amidst an intense phase of transition, Greek organizations fulfill a desperate need for affiliation. They provide incoming students with a support structure and a network of friends who aid in the adaptation to an entirely …
Greater Richmond Community Corps, Elizabeth Devoss
Greater Richmond Community Corps, Elizabeth Devoss
Honors Theses
The Richmond Community Corps was created by Mayor Leonidas B. Young in September 1994, in response to rising crime and violence in the Richmond community and in direct response to recommendations of the report of the Richmond Regional Crime Commission. Mayor Young, a second term council member, newly elected mayor and pastor in one of Richmond's most crime ridden areas, believes that crime and violence in our neighborhood's can be greatly affected if greater numbers of citizens get involved in making their communities safer places to live. As originally envisioned by Mayor Young, the Richmond Community Corps, would provide citizens …
Making Richmond Greater : A Study Of The Greater Richmond Community Corps, Elizabeth A. Devoss
Making Richmond Greater : A Study Of The Greater Richmond Community Corps, Elizabeth A. Devoss
Honors Theses
The impetus or need for a study of the evolution of a group like the Greater Richmond Community Corps relates to the need for community leadership throughout the country. Many urban areas are facing the same crisis-like problems as Richmond. As a result, this study could provide them with a model in addressing these problems and an in-depth look at Richmond's response.
Political Leadership: A Study In The State Government, Chet Clark
Political Leadership: A Study In The State Government, Chet Clark
Honors Theses
For this study, a member of the House of Delegates, who has been designated as a leader by his peers, has been selected for analysis. Delegate William Howell agreed to be observed during the legislative session of the House of Delegates. Three specific areas of leadership were observed during this time period. The decision making process, leader-constituent interaction, and the influence of values on leadership have been chosen as the three key areas of political leadership study.
My Life At The Arts Council Of Richmond Or An Analysis Of A Senior Project On Advocacy, Laura Yeatts
My Life At The Arts Council Of Richmond Or An Analysis Of A Senior Project On Advocacy, Laura Yeatts
Honors Theses
Advocacy entails different activities, dependent on the issue, but all types of advocacy have certain characteristics in common. Advocacy is promoting one's chosen cause by creating publicity, calling and writing legislators or others in power, developing programs to show off your cause, etc. The goal of all advocacy is to garner support from a wide range of people, especially those who can influence the success of your efforts. Most often that means influencing legislators who control public funding and business leaders who make up the bulk of private funding. Advocacy takes place at the grass roots level with community canvassing …
Leadership Development Learning In Community Settings, Anne C. Shepherd
Leadership Development Learning In Community Settings, Anne C. Shepherd
Honors Theses
The Learning in Community Settings (LINCS) program at the University of Richmond is nearly two years old, and has been a catalyst for integrating community service into the University of Richmond curriculum. The program has grown exponentially, and now serves over 300 students, 15 faculty, and 50 community agencies. The program continues to expand and currently is planning programs of dissemination with the Bonner Scholar network and possibly with the Pew Partnership for Civic Change. This rapid growth and expansion has been both exciting and challenging. One of the challenges has been staying abreast of the program's growth. Assuring that …
Implementing Total Quality Management In The Commonwealth Of Virginia, Jennifer H. Weiskopf
Implementing Total Quality Management In The Commonwealth Of Virginia, Jennifer H. Weiskopf
Honors Theses
State government is in need of change. For the most part, there is a lack of coordination and communication from the top-down, bottom-up, between agencies, and within organizations. On the one hand, this can be attributed to the inefficiency of the public sector in general because it is one in which politics impacts every aspect of the government, but on the other hand, the culture of the public sector can be attributed to the leadership that is responsible for shaping this sector of society. The layers of bureaucracy and unnecessary procedures seem to frustrate everyone, but very few proactive steps …
Leap Up! For Children: A Church Based Education Program, Cheryl Hubbard
Leap Up! For Children: A Church Based Education Program, Cheryl Hubbard
Honors Theses
It is important to create an accepting environment for children to begin to appreciate faith in God. Adults need to recognize that even though children may not be able to talk about God, they do have an ability to think about and appreciate God (Lester 174). Because children have an active imagination and are just beginning to develop some logic skills, this is an easy segue for a child to understand many of the stories and parables that adults may discount. When children ask questions, it is important to get them to think through the issue and to provide some …
Prince Edward County: 1951-1963 : An Oral History, W. Glenn Merten
Prince Edward County: 1951-1963 : An Oral History, W. Glenn Merten
Honors Theses
The Civil Rights movement is a field ripe for the study of leadership. In it, and many other social movements, there are evident many of the facets which we touch upon in the Jepson School. The contexts of formal organizations, many political systems, and countless community organizations can be seen in the Civil Rights movement. The fields of ethics and leading groups are also evident, and knowledge critical thinking and the theories of leadership are essential in any leadership circumstance. It would also be helpful if leaders in the Civil Rights movement were skilled in conflict resolution, motivation, leading individuals, …
Ywca Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Children's Playroom : From Wallpaper To Monopoly, Amy S. Dellamora
Ywca Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Children's Playroom : From Wallpaper To Monopoly, Amy S. Dellamora
Honors Theses
Recognizing the tremendous need for immediate attention, my senior project was designed to help domestic violence victims. More specifically, I chose to target the project to benefit the children involved in domestic violence relationships. These children have frequently been abused themselves, and have witnessed the abuse against their mothers. The children need support directed toward their interests.
A Demographic Profile Of The 1980 Clients Of The Family Crisis Center, Susan Lee Hitchcock
A Demographic Profile Of The 1980 Clients Of The Family Crisis Center, Susan Lee Hitchcock
Honors Theses
"Parents in stress" is the target population of the Family Center. This program is run by Family and Children's Service of Richmond and serves an area which includes the Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover communities, Professionals as well as volunteers who work under the supervision of said professionals as family counselors, comprise the program staff of the Family Crisis Center.
Power, Elitism, And Lawyers: An Examination Of The Richmond Legal Establishment And Its Impact On The Making Of Social And Economic Policy-Making Within The Commonwealth Of Virginia., Stephen C. St. John
Power, Elitism, And Lawyers: An Examination Of The Richmond Legal Establishment And Its Impact On The Making Of Social And Economic Policy-Making Within The Commonwealth Of Virginia., Stephen C. St. John
Honors Theses
Within the annals of American academia, much time and effort has been expended in the attempt to answer the crucial question of who wields power within the community and more specifically inside the realm of governmental policy-making. This pursuit has taken many forms and focuses throughout the years, as the spotlight of community power inquiries have shifted from one group of societal actors to another. Such focuses however have quite frequently neglected to give proper consideration to the immensely important roles played in the community and governmental power structure by those individuals who collectively form the legal profession. Of all …
Administrative Reorganization Of The Government Of The State Of Virginia Under Governor Byrd, Robert Greg Barr
Administrative Reorganization Of The Government Of The State Of Virginia Under Governor Byrd, Robert Greg Barr
Honors Theses
Administrative reorganization is a tremendous subject. In the final analysis, it involves the history of administrative organization, proposals for its improvement, reforms in its structure, desirability of further changes, and the adequacy and beneficial effects of changes already instituted, as well as the broad ramifications of governmental theory inextricably related to any scheme of administrative structure. It is a study of the entire executive branch of a government in all its aspects. These subjects offer interesting fields of research for the student of government and history, as well as the student of economics in some instances. Exploitation of the opportunities …
The Juvenile Court : It's Purpose With Special Treatment On The Juvenile And Domestic Relations Court Of Richmond, Virginia, Harold L. Ronick
The Juvenile Court : It's Purpose With Special Treatment On The Juvenile And Domestic Relations Court Of Richmond, Virginia, Harold L. Ronick
Honors Theses
The objectives of the writer in writing this monograph are two - first, to acquaint himself with the Juvenile And Relations Court of his own city, and second, to compile the records of the court so that they may known to all interested people.
The work is divided into four sections - in the first the early fundamental history and principles of Juvenile Courts in which an attempt is made to show that the Juvenile Court can trace its origin back to the English Common law Courts.
In the second section the writer discusses the bills passed by the General …
The Fellow Servant Doctrine And Its Application In Virginia, Winston G. Crenshaw
The Fellow Servant Doctrine And Its Application In Virginia, Winston G. Crenshaw
Honors Theses
Prior to early in the twentieth century, working men were forced to accept conditions as laid down by their employers. It was largely essential that they work under whatever circumstances their employers saw fit to apply--their jobs were dependent upon their submission.