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Native American Retention: Factors, Programs And Practices Contributing To The Completion Of A Four-Year Degree By Native American Students In Higher Education, Valerie Nirschl-Coats

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

This study examines the factors that contribute to the completion of a four-year degree among Native American students at a mid-size university in the Southwestern United States. In the United States Native American retention in higher education is at a low. Programs and practices have been implemented among universities to improve retention rates, but nonetheless retention rates are still minimal. Research in the field indicates that the factors contributing to Native American retention include familial support, support from faculty and staff, institutional commitment, and connections to homeland and culture. However, the research does not seem to show factors in relation …

Cuban Success Reexamined: Women’S Role Changes And Contributions To The Cuban Household, Norman Correa

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

Scholars who have written about the Cuban success story tend to tell it from a man’s perspective. By using only this voice, scholars overlook the differences between Cuban and American society for women, while neglecting the importance of gender in the transition experience. This mixed methods study examines how the role of Cuban women immigrants changed and how these changes contribute to both family and individual success. Through interviews, this project chronicles the experiences of Cuban women and their newly emerging roles. Findings indicate that when Cuban men came to the United States, they maintained the same role that they …

The Effect Of Gender Congruency Between Perceiver And Target On Emotional Recognition, Kyra Trimble

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

Several meta-analyses have concluded that women are more accurate at reading emotions than men, especially the recognition of nonverbal behavior shown through facial expressions. A few studies have demonstrated that women are more accurate at identifying the nonverbal behavior of other women, compared to the ability of men to read the nonverbal behavior of other men. While on average women typically outperform men in tasks involving nonverbal behavior, they also succeed at reading other women whereas men do not show this gender congruency effect. The goal of this research was to further explore this effect of congruency between the gender …

Retention And Persistence For Underrepresented Students In Multicultural Greek Life: A Case Study, Carlos Cruz

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

With increasing numbers of underrepresented students attending college in the United States and concomitant low college graduation rates from four-year institutions for these same students, it is important to explore possible interventions that may increase persistence and retention rates among these populations. The research literature suggests a positive association between students’ participation in Greek Life and persistence/retention from one year to the next. While the literature regarding the relationship between traditional Greek Life and student persistence and retention is robust, the same cannot be said for research on Multicultural Greek Life. If the same relationships are expected to hold between …

Somali Refugee Interpretations Of Trauma-Related Mental Illness: Similarities And Differences Between The Somali Concepts Of ‘Murugo Joogto’ And ‘Qulub’ And Ptsd, Caitlin Miller

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

No abstract provided.

Judging Sexual Orientation From Still Faces, Aly Archuleta, Katey Morrison

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

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Expriences Of Fire Survivors And Disaster Mental Health, Austin Seeley

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

No abstract provided.

Already On The Outside: Feminist Identity Development Among Women On A College Campus, Lauren Koppel

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

No abstract provided.

Out From Under The Cosh: The Impact Of Football On English Working Class Identity Through Cartoons, 1900-1925, Matthew Karp

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

No abstract provided.

Spatial Regression Analysis Of Refugee Settlement: Greeley, Colorado, 2012-2013, Kyle Yeager

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

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Native American Retention: Factors, Programs And Practices Contributing To The Completion Of A Four-Year Degree By Native American Students In Higher Education Interdisciplinary Studies, Valerie Nirschl-Coats

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

No abstract provided.

"Keep The Quarterback White"!: Rush Limbaugh's Social Construction Of The Black Quarterback, Jennifer Van Otterloo

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

Despite the prominence of professional football in U.S. culture, little research has been conducted examining the social construction of race in the game. People have a cultural perception of race; what effect does this perception have on the players? There has been research on the historical struggles of Black athletes in collegiate football, as well as lasting issues of racism. To add to this body of literature, this analysis will focus on the institutional racism embedded in the drafting practices of quarterbacks in the National Football League (NFL). This paper finds that institutional racism has a lasting effect on the …

College Students And Hookup Behavior, Kara L. Yamasaki

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

College environments have been expected to provide a time of experimentation. This study focuses on college students’ involvement in brief sexual encounters which are considered hookups and compares hookup behaviors of seniors and freshmen and males and females at different stages of their undergraduate education. This survey examines hookup behavior in relation to drug and alcohol use, contraception, self-esteem, regret, emotional reactions, and the Problem Behavior Inventory which is a screening device for depression, anxiety, and symptoms of common psychological distress. 105 students were surveyed, 60 were female and 45 were male. 54 participants were seniors and 51 were freshmen. …

Gender Difference In Preference And Prejudice For Female Body Shapes, Brianne M. Posey

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

Research shows that overweight individuals face prejudice, but there is no research whether that a specific body type faces more or less prejudice. In the four main female body shapes- Apple, Banana, Pear, and Hourglass, fat is distributed differently. The purpose of this study is to examine gender differences in preference, idealization, and prejudice patterns for female body types amongst undergraduates. Participants were presented with four body shapes and asked to give 1) their preference, 2) their prediction of the opposite sex’s preference, and 3) their ideal body type. Then the particpants selected four adjectives to attribute to each body …

Defining Support: Families Of Children With Special Needs And The Role Of The Speech-Language Pathologist, Robyn Moore

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

Speech and language disorders are the most common reason for early intervention services in children under the age of five because these impairments can occur in isolation or with other disabilities. Early intervention seeks to lessen or even eliminate the need for therapy later in the child’s life by providing therapy for the child and education for the parents on how to foster their child’s language development. Parents of children with special needs often have more complex needs than families with typical children. This qualitative study seeks to determine what emotional supports families with children who have special needs require, …

Influence Of Grandparents On First-Generation College Students, Brittany Herrington

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

This qualitative research study explores the relationship of grandparents as a source of knowledge, support and advice for first-generation college students’ decision to pursue higher education. Grandparents can have a positive influence on first-generation college students through emotional support and guidance through the student’s educational career. This study explores students’ perceptions of how they interact with their grandparents for major decisions like pursuing higher education and achieving life goals. Although research has been conducted on first-generation college students there is minimal research on grandparents’ involvement. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with five to seven participants, who were recruited through …

Exploring The Outcomes And Perceptions Of Traditional And Post-Baccalaureate Asls Students, Kashia D. Bayard

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

An increase in the number of post-baccalaureate students returning to college for additional education provides a need to better understand this growing population. Studies on program outcomes for traditional and post-baccalaureate students have focused primarily in the medical and nursing fields. These studies lack detailed insight into the student’s experiences and perceptions. Within the Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences fields there is also limited research on traditional and post-baccalaureate student outcomes and experiences. This mixed methods study examined the outcomes and explored the experiences and perceptions of traditional and post-baccalaureate students in the Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences program at the University …

Where Is The Black Barbie? An Analysis Of The Media Portrayals Of Single Black Women, Breonna Tindall

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

This study focuses on the messages that Black women receive about singleness and their ability to maintain a healthy relationship with a Black man from movies that are distributed by mainstream media outlets as well as the implications those messages have on formation of potential relationships. This project analyzes the depictions of Black women in two blockbuster movies and explicates the messages of each character. The analyses and supported claims are heavily based in Social identity theory, Social comparison theory, and Gaze theory.

Staff Perceptions And Experiences At A Residential Treatment Center, Miranda Ochoa

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

This phenomenological study uses individual semi-structured interviews to explore staff perspectives at a non-profit community-based residential treatment program in Northern Colorado. Direct care staff members are the central agents of change because they have the most interaction with the clients. A gap in the literature provides reason to investigate staff perspectives in order to improve the overall quality of care in residential treatment. Interviews with four direct care staff took place on site. Three themes were identified in the findings as (a) Interactions and relationships, (b) Stressors and challenges and, (c) Success and personal growth.

Self-Esteem And Relationship Perception, Miranda Klosterman

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

Fluctuations of state self-esteem, in-the-moment self-esteem, may influence our perceptions romantic relationships in either a positive or negative light. This research, using a subliminal priming task, aimed to test whether manipulation of state self-esteem would cause a significant difference in either relationship satisfaction or, if single, relationship perception. We expected individuals that had their self-esteem positively primed would have higher relationship satisfaction or relationship perception. We also expected a similar relationship for those who had their self-esteem negatively influenced. Some strong correlations were found between self-esteem and relationship satisfaction that leave implications for further research on this topic.

Using The Social Media To Reinforce Binge Drinking Normative Behaviors: A Comparison Of American And Australian College Students, Kyle Jones

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

The central purpose of this study shows how the overestimation of the perceived normative behavior of binge drinking is the focused behavior reinforced by social networking sites (SNS), which the modern college students have incorporated into socialization. With a cross-cultural comparison, this study shows how this phenomenon of normative behavior of binge-drinking, social drinking, and non-drinking varies between undergraduates from America and Australia. The online surveying tool, Qualtrics, was used to gather information using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and questions from the Pew Research center focusing on the social media. There were 119 combined undergraduate participants surveyed, …

College Academic Success: Prior Motivations And Perceptions Of Parents, Cherise Frazier

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

What makes a student succeed or fail in college? The study investigates the relationship between autonomous motivation and success in higher education, with success defined as positive attitudes toward college (e.g., interest, value for college) and being in the honors program instead of on academic probation. The study is based on two hypotheses. First, college students who have parents that foster their autonomy will be more successful. Second, students who chose to attend college for autonomous reasons will be more successful. For the study, 99 participants in the honors program or on academic probation completed a survey assessing parental warmth, …

College Experiences: First-Generation Female Undergraduates At The University Of Northern Colorado, Andrea Rascon

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

The number of women entering college and receiving degrees is continuously increasing while simultaneously first-generation students also are making up a larger portion of college students. Though numbers have increased, both populations are frequently viewed as vulnerable when it comes to succeeding in college. Much research has covered each populace separately. Minimal focus on first-generation female (FGF) students has limited the understanding of what the everyday college environment offers to enhance academic, social, and ethical experiences. Past research has focused on financing and academics; however, this study’s purpose was to explore the collegiate experiences that contribute to FGF student’s success …

Using Self-Determination Theory To Examine The Difference In Motivation Of African American College Students And Students With Other Ethnic Backgrounds, Elia R. Martin

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship among academic self-concept, motivation and academic achievement among African American and other college students with different ethnicities. Self-Determination Theory is used as a framework to help understand college students’ academic motivation. Existing research in this area has not tended to focus much on ethnicity; yet preliminary information suggests that associations among academic self-concept, motivation, and achievement of African American college students take distinct forms from other ethnic groups. This study uses the Academic Motivational Scale (Vallerand, 1989) to measure intrinsic and extrinsic motivation for college students, the Academic Self-Concept Scale …

Resource Relationship Characteristics Of Homeless Youth Accessing Higher Education Opportunities, Seth Morones

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

This phenomenological study sought to explore how resource relationships impact college independent students during his/her homeless experience, while accessing higher education opportunities. Six students were interviewed at a Colorado university about their individual experiences. It was found that experiences pertaining to collegiate aspirations, educational barriers, accessing resource opportunities, and finding supplemental support were shared between the participants. Three major areas were identified as access areas for finding support including educational settings, community organizations, and intimate connections. These relationships assisted in providing social capital, based primarily on trust, as well as skill building and navigating the process of accessing college opportunities.

1938, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1947, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Los Vergeles, Diseño 169, Glo No. 249, San Benito County, And Associated Historical Documents.

San Benito County

National Archives Diseños - Hand-drawn Spanish-Mexican map demonstrating the physical boundaries of land granted to Mexican citizens by the Spanish or Mexican.

Expediente – Hand-written Spanish-Mexican land grant document issued to Mexican citizens in Alta California for land in Alta-California.

Work Progress Administration Abstract (WPA Abstract) – A summary document prepared in 1938 under the Work Progress Administration program detailing the history of a rancho beginning with the Spanish-American land through the U.S. patenting process.

Hoffman Notes -- Summary of information concerning claims made for the Rancho lands from the Appendix listing Table of Land Claims in the Reports of …

Lomerias Muertas, Diseño 132, Glo No. 239, San Benito County, And Associated Historical Documents.

San Benito County

National Archives Diseños - Hand-drawn Spanish-Mexican map demonstrating the physical boundaries of land granted to Mexican citizens by the Spanish or Mexican.

Expediente – Hand-written Spanish-Mexican land grant document issued to Mexican citizens in Alta California for land in Alta-California.

Work Progress Administration Abstract (WPA Abstract) – A summary document prepared in 1938 under the Work Progress Administration program detailing the history of a rancho beginning with the Spanish-American land through the U.S. patenting process.

Hoffman Notes -- Summary of information concerning claims made for the Rancho lands from the Appendix listing Table of Land Claims in the Reports of …

Communication Practices In The Us And Syria, Rebecca S. Merkin, Reem Ramadan

Publications and Research

This study highlights Syrian communication practices using comparative tests with the United States communication as a baseline. Additionally, theoretical findings on individualism and collectivism theory are extended to include findings from Syria. Multivariate Analysis of Covariance was used to test culture’s effect in demographically similar (in age, SES, and education) student convenience samples, with the covariate communication adaptability, on dependent variables: empathy, social confirmation, social composure, friendships, non-verbal immediacy, social self-efficacy, and general self-efficacy. Results indicated that Syrians possess more empathy, social confirmation, and perceived general self-efficacy in comparison to U.S. citizens who have greater social composure, friendships, non-verbal immediacy …