Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

The Marketing Of Major League Soccer, Bruce G. Hummer Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

For the past six years, Major League Soccer has tried to penetrate American homes with its brand of soccer. Television advertisements and in-house surveys have been made to encourage people to view soccer as a spectator sport. The league, though, has been on decline since its first year and the question still remains why soccer has a hard time being a spectator sport in America. This study examined how Youth Soccer parents perceive the league.

The author went to various Youth Soccer games and registrations and used an intercept survey of the soccer parents. The parents were asked if they …

Minor League Basketball Organizations: Making Them Work, Derek Jones

Theses and Dissertations

Minor league basketball organizations have wilted under the competition's spotlight. These leagues tried to present fans with an entertaining alternative to professional sports.

Minor league basketball's efforts to entertain fans have been unsuccessful. This study examines why these organizations have not succeeded. Through interviews, research and survey results potential solutions have been discovered.

Eighty surveys were distributed to teams and executives from basketball organizations. The surveys obtained information on ticket prices, attendance and reasons why minor league basketball has struggled.

The study revealed that minor league basketball suffers from a lack of leadership, fan interest and financial stability. Suggestions were …

Banking Sector Reforms: Current Status And Future Prospects, Ishrat Husain Dr.

Faculty Research - Talks, Speeches, & Discourse

Pakistan’s banking sector has been faced with at least several problems and difficulties. The main problems faced by the sector are:- (1) Most of the financial assets and deposits are owned by nationalized commercial banks (NCBs) which suffer from a highly bureaucratic approach, overstaffing, unprofitable branches and poor customer service. (2) NCBs along with specialized banks such as ADBP, IDBP and Development financial institutions such as NDFC have a high ratio of non-performing loans. (3) Banking industry faces a high tax rate which affects its profitability and attractiveness for new entrants. (4) There is a proliferation of banks and some …

New Mexico Labor Market Review 08-31-2002, New Mexico Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

The New Mexico Labor Market Review is a monthly publication presenting statistical data and analysis on labor market conditions throughout New Mexico. Issues examine statewide and regional trends in employment, unemployment, labor force estimates, industry activity, wages, occupational demand, and related economic conditions, often accompanied by feature articles on topics affecting the state’s economy. This issue covers July 2002.

Wright State University Volleyball Media Guide 2002, Wright State University Athletics

Athletics Publications

A media guide for Wright State University's 2002 Volleyball team. This guide includes photographs, player stats, game results, and records.

Spartan Daily, August 30, 2002, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 119, Issue 3

City Club Approves Ballot Measure 14, City Club Of Portland (Portland, Or.)

City Club of Portland

No abstract provided.

Lanthorn, Vol. 37, No. 03, August 29, 2002, Grand Valley State University

Volume 37, July 11, 2002 - June 19, 2003

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 4, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Lord, Joseph. Break-ins Plague Parking Lots
• O’Connor, Molly. South Campus Bursting at Seams – Bowling Green Community College
• Holm, Hollan. Residents Displeased with Cable Service
• Lord, Joseph. Provide-a-Ride Out, More Shuttles In
• Shinall, Dave. Ku Klux Klan Rally & Counter-Rally This Weekend
• Hoang, Mai. University Seeking Part-Timers – Faculty
• New Regent Should Be a Voice for Students, Faculty – LaDonna Rogers
• Baize, John. Stop Funding Pet Projects – Construction
• Bell, Bob. Western Is a Bad Business
• Bonner, Tim. Editorial Cartoon re: WKU Police
• Reynolds, Robert. Join the Green Party …

Ua12/2/1 Unknown Soldiers, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special football edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Farner, Keith. Unknown Soldiers – Football
• Moore, Michael. Air Raid to Play Major Role in Tops’ Season
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Coach: Running Backs Look Great
• Hightower, Kyle. Longtime Understudy, Jason Michael Getting His Turn to Shine on Field
• Moore, Michael. Linebackers Will Lead
• Casagrande, Michael. Coaches Hold Great Expectation for Kickers
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Team’s Opener Should Prepare Hilltoppers for the Long Haul
• Hightower, Kyle. It’s No Laughing Matter, Jason Michael is the Hilltopper Quarterback Now

Pyramid Schemes: An Exploratory Study Into An Emerging Form Of White-Collar Crime, Matthew V. Carter

Theses & Honors Papers

This project was conducted to explain why people engage in white-collar crime with specific attention given to the rationales and motivations by individual participants in a pyramid scheme.

This exploratory case study utilized existing files from a law enforcement investigation as well as newspaper articles that covered the investigation.

Qualitative data in the form of content analysis of these secondary data sources was used to capture themes related to the rationales and motivations behind a person becoming involved in a pyramid scheme. These investigative files and newspaper articles represented statements made by persons who became involved in this emerging form …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 35 No. 4, August 29, 2002

Central Florida Future

Reno McBride face off; A friend lost not forgotten.

Cityworks Evaluation Summary, Joseph Kahne, Bernadette Chi, Ellen Middaugh

Project Summaries

This report summarizes findings from our study of the Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) CityWorks curriculum. This high school government curriculum was designed to respond to growing recognition of the need to promote commitments and capacities associated with civic engagement. Our data consists of pre/post surveys from CityWorks classes and control classrooms. We also observed classrooms and collected interview data through focus groups.

Narendra Jaggi, Charlie Schlenker

Interviews for WGLT

Charlie Schlenker interviews Professor of Physics Narendra Jaggi about his work with computer modeling of ethnic living choices. (requires RealPlayer)

Spartan Daily, August 28, 2002, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 119, Issue 2

Prospectus, August 28, 2002, Blane Mcclellan, Ben Lee, Mike Mears

Prospectus 2002

No abstract provided.

The Anchor, Volume 116.01: August 28, 2002, Hope College

The Anchor: 2002

The Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor's history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular.

The New Farm Bill: An Increase Or Decrease In Farm Program Payments?, Roger Selley

Cornhusker Economics

The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (the farm bill) has been recognized as potentially providing agricultural producers with enhanced financial support. The bill has titles (sections) that address commodity programs, conservation, trade, nutrition programs, credit, rural development, research, forestry and energy. Some provisions are intended to indirectly affect producer prices and costs of production through trade promotion and research, for example. The commodity and conservation programs promise direct support for agriculture based on planting history and production, as well as payments for following specific production practices expected to conserve resources and protect the environment. The purpose of …

Branding Of Professional Service Firms, Aditi Balasubramaniam

Honors Capstones

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss offices, dormitory construction, creation of College of Health & Human Services, tuition increase, distinguished senior graduates and appointments.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Hoang, Mai. Jury Rules in Favor of Western – Charles Whaley
• Farner, Keith. Hilltoppers Cutting a New Rug – Denes Field
• Lord, Joseph. WKU Police Chief Trying to Build Stability in Police Force – Robert Deane
• Mills, Zach. It Is Central Hall No More – Let’s Call It John D. Minton Hall
• Lord, Joseph. WKU Police Need to Fill Two Positions
• New School Year, Same Old Parking Problems
• Bonner, Tim. Editorial Cartoon re: Parking
• Plan for Next Year’s Dorm Crunch
• Irvin, Sarah. College Heights Herald Ignores Intramurals
• Alumnus Promoted …

E-Sources: Challenges For Librarians, Students, And Teachers, Betty Rozum, Kevin Brewer, Flora Shrode, Linda Wolcott

Library Faculty & Staff Presentations

Libraries face many challenges as electronic resources proliferate and become the expected means of accessing information. In a period of ten years, expectations of library users for desktop access to information has required dramatic shifts in the behind the scenes work performed at the library as well as the instruction provided to students. This presentation provides an overview of the issues.

Program: Florida Historic Site Marker Unveiling, August 27, 2002

Textual material from the Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers

Program for Florida historic site marker unveiling commemorating the August 27, 1960 Civil Rights Demonstration in downtown Jacksonville. Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at Hemming Plaza

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 027, Number 05, August 27, 2002, Grand Valley State University

2002-2003, Volume 27

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Executive Council Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss calendar of events, banquet, parents weekend, committee vacancies, expenses and freshmen representatives.

Spartan Daily, August 26, 2002, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 119, Issue 1

Direct And Indirect Effects Of Drought On South Dakota's Economy, Matthew A. Diersen, Gary Taylor, Alan May

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 35 No. 3, August 26, 2002

Central Florida Future

Two students die in fiery car crash; Zero-tolerance policy for underage drinkers; Controversial finger scan technology up and running.

Zach's News, Georgia Southern University

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• Henderson Library Receives Bequest from Alumna
• Electronic Reserve Service Now Available
• GALILEO Has a New Face
• Extra! Extra! Read All About It! New GALILEO Newsletter
• Plans for Expanding the Library are Proceeding

Economic Analysis Of The Calhoun County Economy: What Needs To Be Done For The Future? Final Report, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts

Reports

No abstract provided.