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The Role of the Academic Advisor as a Support Person for Student-Athletes in Higher Education

Creator:

Phillips, Rachel (Rachel Lynne)

Abstract:

Despite policies implemented by the NCAA with the intention of increasing student-athlete academic success and persistence to graduation, student-athlete graduation rates still remain low, with only 65% of student-athletes receiving their college degree. Certain non- cognitive variables, including the availability of a strong support person, have been shown predict persistence...

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Masters Thesis

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, level of education attained by parent(s) and amount of support from parent(s) or guardian(s) (Comeaux
Feminist and Mormon: Reconciling Ideals of Equality and a Culture of Patriarchy

Creator:

George, Julie A. (Julie Ann)

Abstract:

The aim of this study is to explore how women who identify as both active, believing Mormons and as feminists negotiate the contradictions between an ideology that values equality (feminism) and a religion that values patriarchy (Mormonism). Data were gathered through recorded and transcribed interviews with women who identify as...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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Church traces its origin to Joseph Smith, Jr.’s account of a visit from God the Father and Jesus Christ