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Megan Friesen – Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship, 2024
The purpose of this case study was to understand how attending an undergraduate academic conference contributes to a student's sense of belonging, not only within their institution but also in the larger academic community. This research was informed by the literature on club participation in conferences and faculty/student connections. Through…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Honor Societies, Undergraduate Students, Higher Education
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Estes, Steven G.; Germain, Jesse – Quest, 2016
Academic disciplines are vulnerable in the 21st century to the forces Barnett called supercomplexity, and we argue that academic societies such as the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education are especially well positioned to prepare 21st century scholars to respond to contemporary changes in the disciplines and in institutions of…
Descriptors: Honor Societies, Professional Associations, Movement Education, Intellectual Disciplines
Willett, Brantley P. – Journal of Case Studies in Education, 2012
This case study discusses the postindustrial paradigm of leadership and its influence on the field of leadership and also the higher education leadership literature. Furthermore, this case study examines the structure of one university honor society to discuss how the structure allows for the development of multiple leaders within the…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Leadership Training, Case Studies, Leadership
Kaiser, Sara R. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this historical case study dissertation is to discover the story of Dr. Katharine Rea in her role as dean of women and later faculty member in the higher education and student personnel program at the University of Mississippi. As the dean of women in the 1960s Rea was responsible for the well-being and quality of the educational…
Descriptors: Educational History, Case Studies, Feminism, Activism
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Alexander, Robert M. – PS: Political Science and Politics, 2009
The political science honor society, Pi Sigma Alpha, has chapters in nearly 700 institutions across the United States. The organization sponsors many programs that can contribute a great deal to students of political science; however, many students are unaware of these opportunities. This article encourages chapter advisors to make use of these…
Descriptors: Political Science, Honor Societies, Grants, Higher Education
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Vander Schee, Brian A. – College and University, 2011
Spring is a time for gardening, blossoms, and baseball. At American college and universities, it is also a time for commencement ceremonies. Students are recognized for their scholastic achievements as faculty and staff close out another academic school year. Family and friends applaud the graduates and celebrate their success. Students show their…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Graduation, Ceremonies, College Graduates