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students on campus to help the researcher better understand the hurdles that they face throughout their college experience. Through verifying themes, major risk factors were identified and recommendations for ways to support this population were made to higher education professionals.
Students as Employees & Participants: The Developmental Effects of Intramural Sports
STUDENTS Charles M. Clark ADVISORS Abd El Nasser A Abd El Razek LOCATION, TIME LTC Forum, 4:30 PM-6:30 PM Counselor Education and Human Services, Poster - Graduate Research Nonacademic aspects of college such as intramural sports have the potential to positively influence students? experiences and lives (Henchy, 2011). Whether they are employed as officials or simply participating in weekly programming, intramural sports play a pivotal role in the personal development of many students. The purpose of this study was to provide insight into the overall personal development of college students who are employed within an intramural sports department and also participate in one or more intramural sports. Previous research has indicated that intramural sports have a positive influence on students' interpersonal development. However, research regarding cognitive and intrapersonal development in that area is lacking. This qualitative study focused on eight undergraduate students at a private, midsized, religious-affiliated university who currently work as intramural sports student employees for the Department of Campus Recreation. Students, ranging from first year students to seniors, were interviewed and responded to a series of questions regarding how intramural sports have impacted how they make meaning, develop relationships with others, and view themselves. The results provide further implications towards improving the development and experience of student employees and participants and empower professionals with information to further understand their students.
Understanding Chinese students in a Global Context
STUDENTS Ya You ADVISORS Abd El Nasser A Abd El Razek, Molly A Schaller LOCATION, TIME LTC Forum, 4:30 PM-6:30 PM Counselor Education and Human Services, Poster - Graduate Research Nowadays, more and more Chinese students choose to study in American higher education institutions. According to "Open Doors," the number of Chinese students enrolled at American colleges jumped 23% between 2010 and 2011, to 194,029, which is 25% of the total number of international students enrolled at American colleges. Along with that increase various challenges arise. The need to address global-centered settings becomes more and more urgent in American higher education.American universities set up curriculum and co-curriculum based on the assumption that every student has some certain knowledge or skills, which are usually lacking in the case of international students. Future research need to be done on how to help institutions become global-centered instead of American-centered. Few research studies addressed this question based on the cultural dimension of Chinese students as a group. This study followed that line to explore what Chinese students think their greatest struggles are in American higher education; why Chinese students act differently than other college students; and what constitutes success for a Chinese student? Utilizing a qualitative approach, this research focused on Chinese students enrolled in the University of Dayton to understand Chinese students based on their own expectation, personal consideration, academic consideration and cultural consideration. This poster provides a better understanding of Chinese students by connecting with their cultural background and recognizing the major challenges that Chinese students face. Presenting goals and challenges to local and foreign students, the poster may assist administrators who currently work with Chinese students and provide insights to faculty members to create a global centered curriculum.
The Characteristics of Marianist Education: Finding Sustenance for Faculty Community
STUDENTS Savio D Franco, Sheryl McAndrew ADVISORS Michele M Welkener LOCATION, TIME LTC Team Space, 4:30 PM-6:30 PM Counselor Education and Human Services, Poster - Course Project, 13 SP EDU 947 01 As a Marianist institution, the University of Dayton is called to sustain the characteristics of Marianist education that originate from the spirituality of its founder, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, and the legacy handed down to us through 200 years of Marianist tradition and venture. Regardless of varied faith backgrounds, faculty play a central role in sustaining these characteristics. Furthermore, they are also beneficiaries of the nourishment and spiritual inspiration that these Marianist characteristics offer. Notably, the research across various institutional types indicates that the academy is changing, and faculty are facing numerous challenges because of it. Perhaps among the most significant factors 127