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First-generation undergraduate library users: Experiences and perceptions of the library as place
(2017-05)
Research focused on first-generation college students has developed considerably in recent years, yet an area that remains relatively unexplored is students' perceptions of the academic library as place. Exploring such ...
Multiple case study exploring members' perceptions of threat assessment teams' training and resources at two-year colleges
(2017-05)
Incorporating a qualitative approach, the purpose of this multiple case study dissertation was: 1) to explore the perceptions of threat assessment teams on campus safety; 2) to study the challenges and barriers two-year ...
First-year international students' perceived impact of the International Student Services office
(2017-05)
As international student attendance on college campuses in the US continues to increase in record numbers, International Student Services (ISS) offices across the country are tasked with providing services to aid the growing ...
Hanging up and hanging out: A qualitative case study of college men imagineering a short-term study abroad engineering course in Spain
(2017-12)
This naturalistic inquiry case study examined the experiences of five college men participating in a two-week, summer study abroad course administered by a Midwestern, public land-grant university. The short-term program ...
Insight from the top: Experiences that best prepare presidents to lead institutions of higher education in the 21st century
(2017-05)
There is a growing trend of individuals coming to the university presidency from nontraditional/nonacademic pathways. However, current dialogue on the topic seems to be focused on the opinions or preferences associated ...