Can Superman Win this One?

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Abstract Mike has been hired to fix the reputation of Manor Hill College’s Student Accounts Office. Despite his dramatic changes, Mike finds himself still searching for ways to change student perception. , basic_html

Pressure to Perform: BrettÃ**s Negotiations of Male Friendships, Body Image and Dating Relationships

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Abstract “Man, I’m dreading practice today—I’m still worn out from yesterday.” “Well, let’s plan on going out afterward. We could definitely use the break, and it’ll be great to just be able to chill . . . ” Brett sat toward the front of the classroom listening to the conversation behind him. “Th...

Traversing Racial and National Boundaries: Adopting Transracially and Internationally

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Abstract I come from an all-White family. No one is adopted and no one has married across racial lines. Raised in a primarily White and largely Catholic Midwestern city, I have a series of troubling memories about race from growing up. The worst happened when I was walking with my paternal grandf...

Modern American Military History

Author(s): Robert F Ritchie, Herbert S. Pieper

American Military History explores a new ideological worldview of American military.  Advocates of various social changes desiring acceptance use the military as a vehicle for expression at the beckoning of the president. Without question, the American military has opened doors for those left outsid...

Astronomy Notes

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"This introductory astronomy textbook was initially written for a course at Bakersfield College, a community college in southern California. As a one-semester general education class it was primarily intended for non-science majors, so this textbook has applicability for anyone interested in an intr...

Fouling Out?

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Abstract  A basketball head coach is faced with a difficult decision when he overhears a secret conversation between his assistant coach and his most valuable player. *** “Here’s what you asked for last week. That’s all I can give you for now,” whispered Toney James, the assistant coach of...

Voice of a Pro - Michele Tafoya

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Abstract Don’t think like a man. Don’t think like a woman. Think like a reporter. That was the rule I gave to myself as I entered the business of sports television and radio. I got into the business at a time when people would categorize women as “female sports reporters.” Such classificati...

Explore. Prepare. Succeed.

Author(s): UNC WILMINGTON

Why are you here, at this institution, in this class? As educators and students we are quick to think about the ‘what’ and the ‘how’ of the college experience. What is general education? How can I get these requirements completed? What do I do with myself in this new environment? While all important...

Chaos, Informational Voids, and Emergent Organizations: The Case of West Virginia's Water and Freedom Industries

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Sample Crises are, by their nature, shocking, disruptive, and often dangerous events. Three characteristics—threat, surprise, and short response time—are indicative of crisis events (Hermann, 1963). Those who are threatened by crises feel a sudden danger that they did not anticipate and they must...

Susan G. Komen Foundation and Planned Parenthood: An Application of Neo-PR

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Sample All organizations deal with risk and therefore it is safe to assume that almost all organizations face crises. Two questions arise: What specific risks does an individual organization face and how can those risks manifest into crises? These are important queries and ones that have garnered...