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Showing 1 to 20 of 59 for “"Intercollegiate Athletics"”.
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Title IX Compliance in intercollegiate athletics
<p>The purpose of this research was to examine how institutions have been in compliance with Title IX at the New Jersey state schools that are part of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) and are affiliated with the NCAA as Division III programs. The research was to show how these institutions …
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How faculty representatives perceive intercollegiate athletics
… the perceptions of the faculty representative to athletics with regard to intercollegiate athletics. This national study included the faculty representatives at all NCAA Division IA institutions in the United States. The return rate was 69% (N = 95). Particular concern was given to these specific …
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Faculty attitudes toward intercollegiate athletics and student athletes
… attitudes of faculty members, as a group, toward intercollegiate athletics and student athletes. Three concepts were used to analyze the data. First, Rokeach's idea of attitudes-toward-an-object verses attitudes-toward-a-situation was utilized. Second, Allport's Contact Hypothesis was tested. …
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A description of academic support systems in intercollegiate athletics
… between the goals of higher education and athletics. Concerns about the balance between academics and athletics in the collegiate setting have been expressed both inside and outside the educational environment. As athletics have become an increasingly prominent part of higher education in …
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Strategic planning utilized in Atlantic Coast Conference intercollegiate athletics
… if strategic planning was being employed by the intercollegiate athletic programs of the Atlantic Coast Conference. This research study was designed to examine the marketing procedures utilized by the athletic administrators of the Atlantic Coast Conference that would be beneficial in conducting …
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A National Overview of Intercollegiate Athletics at Public Community Colleges
This dissertation explores the topic of intercollegiate athletics at public community colleges in the United States. This study is national in scope and includes members of the three major community college athletic associations: the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Commission …
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Strategic Marketing Communications for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
… collaborated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to develop a strategic plan for the Eligibility Center (EC). The EC is the student-athlete registration and eligibility Web site for NAIA member athletics. The site officially launched in April 2010 and is effective …
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Factors influencing intercollegiate athletics fundraising structure: a survey and theory development
Intercollegiate athletics and fundraising expectations, at institutions of higher education, continue to increase and the pressure on athletic fundraisers has never been greater. There has been little study on the effects of organization structure and design and its effect on fundraisers that work …
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The Role of Alcohol in US Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) Socialization Processes
<p>Many research studies have identified high drinking rates amongst US student-athletes, yet there has been limited exploration into the social value of alcohol practices within this context. Drawing on Bandura's Social Learning Theory framework (1977) and the work of Palmer (2011), this study …
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A sporting chance? Resegregation of coaching jobs in women's intercollegiate athletics
… how and why men are entering jobs in women's intercollegiate athletics to a greater extent than women. I compared two collegiate sport organizations: an athletic association and a division of campus recreation. I interviewed a stratified sample of professional staff (N = 32, N = 26) and mailed …
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An analysis of the racial impact of Proposition 48 on intercollegiate athletics
The purpose of this study was to examine what effect Propostion 48 has had on black representation on NCAA Division IA men's basketball and football teams. A one - page questionnaire was mailed to the compliance coordinator at each of the 106 col1eges and universities participating in men's …
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Examining Hybrid-Gift Philanthropy in Division I Intercollegiate Athletics: A Mixed Methods Study
… decades, the money and attention associated with Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) has exploded. At the same time, however, many ICA departments claim to be at a financial crossroads with coaching salaries and operational costs soaring upwards. Not surprisingly, ICA departments are responding by …
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The Prof versus the Owl: faculty attitudes towards intercollegiate athletics at Rowan University
This study analyzed faculty attitudes towards intercollegiate athletics at a NCAA Division III institution, specifically Rowan University. A survey instrument was used to collect demographic information about the subjects including age, gender, and academic discipline plus data focused on five …
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Three essays on intercollegiate athletics and the financial relationship with institutions of higher education
… to better understand the relationship between intercollegiate athletics activities and higher education institutions. The first essay is a review of the literature, which provides evidence of a strong relationship, specifically a financial relationship, between athletics and higher education. …
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A History of Women's Intercollegiate Athletics in San Diego Community Colleges from 1955 to 1972
… increase in the number of American women in athletics in colleges and universities during the twentieth century. The purpose of this research was to identify and trace the historical development of the women's athletic programs at community colleges in San Diego County from 1955-1972. This …
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Decision-making in higher education and intercollegiate athletics: case study on the Big Ten Conference realignment
… conference realignment at the Division I level. Intercollegiate athletics has existed within higher education for well over a century. Conflicting values and objectives have persisted between intercollegiate athletic departments and the institutions of higher education with which they are …
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Faculty Senators and Their Knowledge and Perceptions of the Governance of Intercollegiate Athletics: the Case of theSoutheastern Conference
… perceptions of faculty senators regarding intercollegiate athletics as well as to evaluate their knowledge of athletics' academic and financial governance within Southeastern Conference (SEC) universities. The SEC has a long history of athletic excellence as well as well-established …
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Exploring the Relationship Between Opportunities for Students to Participate in Community College Intercollegiate Athletics Programs and Their Aspirations to Attend College
… opportunity to participate in community college athletics and students’ aspirations regarding higher education. Students who may not have considered a college education due to a lack of family support, financial resources, or underperformance in secondary education may decide to attend college …
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Through The Eyes of Former NCAA Division II Female Student-Athletes: Gender Preferences In College Head Coaches
… in leadership positions at all levels of intercollegiate athletics. The proportion of females serving as head coaches for women's sports teams has been especially low. This topic is often studied through the lens of hiring practices and issues affecting the growth and advancement of female …
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Situational Assessment on Leadership - Student Assessment (SALSA©): An Evaluation of the Convergent Validity with Multi-Source Feedback in Division I Intercollegiate Athletics
… (SALSA©) and multi-source ratings in Division I intercollegiate athletic teams. Identified student-athlete team leaders were asked to complete the SALSA©, which assesses eight dimensions of leadership. By assessing the relationship between SALSA© scores and multi-source ratings (i.e., self, …
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