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Image Repair In Ncaa Division I Athletics, Joseph J. Martinelli
Image Repair In Ncaa Division I Athletics, Joseph J. Martinelli
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
NCAA Division I universities are constantly under a threat of image loss due to both internal and external factors. The purpose of this study was to examine past image repair campaigns executed after a crisis by the following NCAA Division I member universities: Ohio State University, Louisville University, and the University of Maryland. A problem-oriented case study was completed on the media coverage of these situations, which evaluated the effectiveness of the strategies chosen by each respective university. Results revealed the best practices for public relations practitioners to repair and maintain a positive image in the collegiate landscape.
Girls Who Handle It: Transforming The Lives Of College-Aged Women, Jordan Rae Delfs
Girls Who Handle It: Transforming The Lives Of College-Aged Women, Jordan Rae Delfs
Journalism
Girls Who Handle It (GWHI) is an organization unique to San Luis Obispo, but hoping to expand in the coming years. The team recruited myself to begin the process of expansion beginning in Santa Barbara. Despite the success in San Luis Obispo, the lack of previous recognition in this new city proved to be a difficulty in executing this event. GWHI aims to create a community empowerment movement by allowing college-aged women to share their vulnerabilities on a public platform creating conversation surrounding difficulty. They also highlight the role social media plays in hiding these trials by often not accurately …