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Understanding And Enhancing The Graduate Admissions Experience For Dacamented/Undocumented Students, Taylor Ulrich

M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects

The informal and often ad hoc nature of college admissions can deter DACAmented/ Undocumented students from applying, being admitted, or choosing to enroll in higher education. Admissions offices can serve as a resource to these students, assisting them in navigating this extensive process. The purpose of my research was to better understand the DACAmented/Undocumented graduate student experience and explore how DACAmented/Undocumented students’ needs could be better met in graduate admissions at University of San Diego. The research questions guiding my study were (1) how could I understand and enhance the DACAmented/Undocumented graduate student experience? and (2) how could I work …

Reconceptualizing Assistance For Young Children Of Color With Disabilities In An Inclusion Classroom, Soyoung Park

Graduate School of Education

In this article, we draw on DisCrit to critically analyze how a group of early childhood educators approached assistance with young children of color with disabilities in a Head Start inclusion classroom. Using examples from data collected over one school year, we demonstrate how child-centered assistance advances justice for young children of color with disabilities who are often subjected to a surveillance culture in schools. We critique assistance that aligns with the medical model of disability and aims to change young children of color with disabilities to conform to ableist, racist expectations of schooling. We offer examples of assistance practices …

Vocation Of The Elca: Dismantling White Supremacy, Amanda Vetsch

MA Capstone Papers

White Supremacy is an embodied belief and culture that must be eradicated in order for us to live into the diverse, mutually flourishing kin-doms that God has called us into. The history of white supremacy and racist theology includes ideas of mission, hierarchy, and compromise. White people and predominantly white institutions are vocationally called to do the specific work of dismantling white supremacy. The Lutheran theological tradition has commitments and practices that can ground and compel people into and through this work.

Two ways of understanding white supremacy culture are White Body Supremacy by Resmaa Menakem and Characteristics of White …

Public Church Framework As Process For Antiracism: Integrating Racial Identity Development Models And Theological Commitments, Amanda Vetsch

MA Capstone Papers

This paper discusses various models of racial identity development and offers the Public Church Framework as one way that faith communities can engage in antiracism work.

May 2021, Volume 17, Number 2, Winthrop University Archives And Special Collections

Retrospect: News from the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University

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Untold Stories Of The African Diaspora: The Lived Experiences Of Black Caribbean Immigrants In The Greater Hartford Area, Shanelle A. Jones

University Scholar Projects

The African Diaspora represents vastly complex migratory patterns. This project studies the journeys of English-speaking Afro-Caribbeans who immigrated to the US for economic reasons between the 1980s-present day. While some researchers emphasize the success of West Indian immigrants, others highlight the issue of downward assimilation many face upon arrival in the US. This paper explores the prospect of economic incorporation into American society for West Indian immigrants. I conducted and analyzed data from an online survey and 10 oral histories of West Indian economic migrants residing in the Greater Hartford Area to gain a broader perspective on the economic attainment …

Locating The Us, Russia And China In The Great Power Competition Of West Asia And North Africa, Arushi Singh

University Departments

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China's Naval Modernization And Its Implications, Sujata Endaw

University Departments

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Enviromental Security And Disaster Governance: Global And Indian Perspectives, Yashaswini Patel D

University Departments

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Role Of Non-State Actors In Global Climate Governance: Prospects And Challenges, Kurnica Bhattacharjee

University Departments

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Implications Of Environmental Change For Eastern Africa's Security, Kinkini Gupta

University Departments

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An Assessment Of Environmental Cooperation In Southeast Asia: Trends & Challenges, Nayanika Dutta

University Departments

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India's Role In The Reconstruction Of Afghanistan: Challenges And Prospects, Pradeep Reddy Tangirala

University Departments

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Bimstec: Leveraging India's Potential In The Twenty-First Century, Vinit Wadhavkar

University Departments

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Vol. 4, Issue 1 Masthead

SAIPAR Case Review

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How Positive Practices In Organizations Are Associated With Employee Engagement Via The Moderating Effects Of Generational Cohorts In U.S. Customer Service Organizations, Deborah A. Poole

Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to examine the moderating role that the respective workforce generational cohorts may have on the relationship between positive practices in organizations and levels of employee engagement of U.S. based adult customer service representatives of all races. Studies show that higher employee engagement positively affects employee motivation, satisfaction, productivity, and ultimately the financial success of the organization. However, the levels of engagement for front line customer service positions are some of the lowest of occupations measured by Gallup and have actually declined in recent years. The broaden and build theory of positive emotions shows that …

The H.E.R.O. Within: An Examination Of Psychological Capital And Intent To Graduate Among Doctoral Students, Tiffany Stange

Theses & Dissertations

Understanding the factors contributing to a student’s ability to persist toward graduation is paramount to the success of an institution’s doctoral program. This study explored specific psychological factors (psychological capital) as they relate to persistence factors for doctoral students. Additionally, this study expands upon the research and literature on psychological capital using an established instrument, Compound Psychological Capital scale (CPC-12), in a new context. Finally, this study expands the research and literature on doctoral student persistence by applying the College Persistence Questionnaire (CPQ), designed for undergraduate students, to the doctoral student population. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was used to …

Belief And Belonging: A Case Study Of The Maronite In San Antonio, Texas, Rose Karam

Theses & Dissertations

This study focuses on a religious group in America and how it has managed to engage the third and fourth generations who have assimilated into the American cultural milieu while maintaining allegiance to the Church of Lebanon-the Maronite Catholic church. Understanding the history of the Lebanese American people and their connection to this Church is essential when studying this group because it offers a deep awareness of the existing phenomena in America, the natural progression of an immigrant population, and its subsequent generation’s progression into the American society. Most of these individuals in this study are the descendants of the …

Exploring The Factors That Affect World Anti-Doping Code Compliance: An Analysis Of Peru’S And Bolivia’S National Anti-Doping Organizations, Francisco Javier Leon Cannock

Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this dissertation was to identify and understand the factors that affect the World Anti-Doping Code compliance of the National Anti-Doping Organizations in Peru and Bolivia. By identifying and understanding these factors, this research may provide useful information on how to strengthen compliance and development strategies. This dissertation used a qualitative basic interpretive design with a sample of anti-doping experts from Peru, Bolivia, and the World Anti-Doping Agency, and a comprehensive document review process. Through coding and thematic analysis of the in-depth interview data and the development of a findings model, three main findings were identified as factors …

Cross-Cultural Validation Of The Children's Play Behaviour Questionnaire, Kripa Ann John

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

Background: Play preferences are highly important for children and they are unique to each child. Culture and environment play a major determining factor in a child’s play preferences. According to literature that was reviewed, no specific tools to measure Indian children’s play preferences were identified. Aim: This study aimed to culturally validate the Children’s Play Behaviour Questionnaire .Results: In the validation phase, items were rephrased, modified, irrelevant options were eliminated and options specific to the Indian culture were added based on the CVR score obtained. The modified Children’s Play Behaviour Questionnaire developed consists of 13 questions. The pilot test attempted …

Relationship Between Self-Esteem, Quality Of Life And Body Image In Individuals With Schizophrenia, Nikitha Kishore

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

Background: Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental disorder that affects a person's selfesteem, quality of life, and body image. Aim: To study the correlation between self-esteem, quality of life and body-image in individuals with schizophrenia Method: A cross-sectional study design was used to conduct the study. 84 participants were recruited for the study. The data was collected through in-person and telephonic interviews. The instruments used in the study were Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale -RSE, Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life -MANSA and Body Image Quality of Life Inventory- BIQL. analyse the difference in the means of BIQL, MANSA and RSE …

A Review Of Behavior Analysis In Education, Devon A. Warner

Capstone Projects

Most education research in applied behavior analysis (ABA) is specific to early learners, which presents significant opportunity to better determine the effectiveness of various instruction methods for college-aged learners (CALs). Within the context of pedagogy, or method of teaching, ABA is the scientific study of the effect of instructional techniques on student behaviors. The available research for college-aged learners is scattered, non-definitive, and has gaps over time. Despite declension over the past half-century, research examining evidence-based practices in education has identified multiple approaches to help instructors manage and improve individual student behaviors and academic performance for CALs. In this review, …

From The Vault - May 2021 Newsletter, Archives & Special Collections

From the Vault: Archives & Special Collections Newsletter

In this issue of From the Vault, we share blog posts about Asian students at SCU, student protests, and celebrate the 60th anniversary of women being admitted to SCU as undergraduates. Additionally, we solicit entries for the SCU in Quarantine: Our Pandemic Stories time capsule, and share the projects of arts students using archival photos.

Expanding Grass-Based Agriculture On Marginal Land In The U.S. Great Plains: The Role Of Management Intensive Grazing, Tong Wang, Hailong Jin, Urs Kreuter, Richard Teague

Economics Faculty Publications

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Cover-Crop Usage In South Dakota: Farmer Perceived Profitability And Future Adoption Decisions, Tong Wang, Zheng Xu, Deepthi Kolady, Jessica D. Ulrich-Schad, David Clay

Economics Faculty Publications

Using bivariate ordered logit models, we investigate factors that determine farmers’ perceptions of cover-crop profitability and likelihood of future usage in the climate transition zone of the Northern Great Plains. Our results indicate that approximately 40% of long-term (10+ years) users perceived a profit increase of more than 5%. Additionally, future adoption decisions are positively affected by environment-oriented attitudes and negatively affected by prioritizing short-term profitability. More efforts can be directed toward educational programs that enhance understanding of the short- versus long-term economic benefits of cover crops.

Disease Cured In The Least Expected Way: Communication., Bailey Pickering

Schultz-Werth Award Papers

Communication is an important factor in all doctor-patient relationships. This non-technical skill could potentially lead to better patient wellness outcomes. Since communication proficiencies are not a basic skill for everyone, most complaints about doctors are because of communication issues. However, the decline in communication skills begins early in a doctor’s career – in medical school. With increasing communication showing proven benefits, doctor’s communication abilities are vital to improving their patient’s wellness outcomes. Gaps in current literature include exactly how much communication benefits patient wellness outcomes. This literature review will fill in some of those gaps and also highlight what factors …

Learning From The Bats: Cooperation A Fundamental Sustainability Principle, Juan Humberto Young

Perspectives@SMU

Most scientists agree that COVID-19 was transmitted to humans from bats. In an ironic twist, their social behaviour could help us solve many of our collective problems

What Is The Role Of Large Shareholders In Monitoring Corporate Performance?, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Research in China suggests that increased stock liquidity provides large shareholders incentives to enhance monitoring activities and improve corporate governance

Non-Fungible Tokens (Nfts): A Turning Point For Digital Content Creators And Artists?, Eric Lim

Perspectives@SMU

While NFTs may seem like a fad, they are revolutionising how digital content creators and artists create new business models

Covid-19 And The Catalyst To Digital: Implications On Collection Development Strategy, Nazimah Ram Nath

Research Collection Library

The Covid 19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns in various countries had a huge impact on academic institutions and how classes were being conducted and delivered. Online lessons became the new norm. Research needs and undergraduate learning activities also served up new challenges, when libraries shut due to nationwide lockdowns and travel restrictions. Academic libraries have found the need to shift their collection development practices and philosophies to ensure they can support teachers, students and researchers adequately in the short-term and long-term, regardless of geographical boundaries. One of the biggest change for the Singapore Management University library during the pandemic was …