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FROM BIBLE COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY: FACTORS RELATED TO INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE DURING THE LEADERSHIP OF THREE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS FROM 1979 TO THE PRESENT
Get PDFHigher education is known for its slow rate of change, but as the 21st century continues institutions of higher education (IHEs) are feeling the pressure to adapt. In addition to the pressures faced by higher education at large, Christian IHEs faces increasing secularization. This qualitative case study examined the underlying history and rationale for transition and change during the administrations of three presidents. Using organization change theory, three administrators were interviewed to determine the factors that influenced change at a Christian IHE from 1979 to 2019. The institutional changes in Christian higher education provided rich areas for research on leadership and organizational change, growth, and development. Results indicated that religious identity, institutional identity, academic growth, student population and demographic growth, governance and leadership, and finances were all factors that influenced chang
Anthropology & Apologetics: A Critical Analysis of Contemporary Apologetic Method Through Their Anthropological Assumptions
Get PDFThis thesis argues that contemporary apologetic approaches correlate to, or derive their methods from, different anthropological models with various degrees of accuracy, and that an interdisciplinary study of humanity leads to proper conclusions for apologetic method. Three of the most utilized contemporary apologetic methods are Traditional Apologetics, Presuppositionalism, and Experiential/Narratival Apologetics. Each method reflects an assumption of human persons as thinkers, believers, or desirers, respectively. Interdisciplinary research from theology, sociology, psychology, economics, and neuroscience corroborates the anthropological assumption of humans as essentially desirers. This research leads to at least three important implications for apologetic method, including a focus on persuasion over argumentation, creativity over rigidity, and community over individuality
THE CONNECTION OF PERSONALITY & LOVE: THE ENNEAGRAM & CHAPMAN’S (1992) FIVE LOVE LANGUAGE MODEL
Get PDFWhile love and personality can be complex ideas of human intrigue, many have attempted to more easily understand these concepts through typologies. This study explains popular typologies the Enneagram and Chapman’s (1992) Five Love Language model in detail, including discussion of its efficacy in self-discovery. The present study seeks to answer the following: To what extent are participants’ love language and Enneagram type associated? Though several associations were flagged for moderate significance, the overall association between love language and Enneagram type was statistically insignificant ( p\u3c.05 ; x2=36.978 ; p=.25). However, the most significant association found was between love language and college major. Recommendations for further research are provided
Letter from the Editor
Get PDFWelcome to the second volume of our peer-reviewed journal. The mission of the journal is to promote the dissemination of social science research to inform professional practice in the social sciences. JASSRP is published online once each year and is housed in the College of Education at Southeastern University, a faith-based university. The journal publishes original scholarship that contributes to the advancement of the social sciences.
Many thanks are due to the editors and reviewers who made this volume possible. They are truly the lifeblood of any journal, and JASSRP is fortunate to have dedicated and hard-working researchers and writers who offer their expertise to support the publication of the journal. Thank you! Special accolades go to our technical editor, Nathan Schwartz, for his encouragement and invaluable assistance in making this online journal possible
An Exploratory Study of US Navy T-45C Simulation Training
Get PDFFlight training is costly and workload intensive. According to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, the US Navy and US Air Force predict a 25% shortage of fighter pilots by 2023 (GAO, 2018). The military needs empirical research to determine the effectiveness of flight simulation training and whether simulation training can decrease the overall training time for student pilots. The purpose of this study was to compare intermediate and advanced military student pilots’ scores on the T-45C OFT simulator training events and scores on the T-45C aircraft training events in four training domains; the intervention in this study included debriefs by flight instructors after simulator training. Significant differences between pre- and post-tests were observed in contact training of intermediate trainees (p \u3c .001; d = 0.54); instrument training of intermediate and advanced trainees (p \u3c .001; d = 0.19); tactical training of intermediate and advanced trainees (
Dedication
Get PDFThis issue is dedicated
to the victims of the Corona virus
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To the first responders
who work tirelessly to help other
The Present and Future Law Enforcement Workforce: A Generational Comparison of Motivators for Entering and Remaining in the Profession
Get PDFRecruitment and retention are persistent issues within the law enforcement organizations because positions are remaining vacant and fewer people are attracted to the profession. The purpose of this research study was to understand the differences between generational cohorts and specifically the millennial generation’s motivation for entering and remaining in the law enforcement profession, as well as their satisfaction with their career choice. This quantitative, non-experimental research study utilized a survey method to address six research questions. A convenient, purposive sample consisting of sworn police officers from one mid-size law enforcement agency located in central Florida represented the study’s data source. The overall participation rate was 41% (n = 99). The participants were classified into generational cohorts (baby boomer, Generation X, or millennial). The study’s research questions were addressed broadly using a variety of descriptive, associative, predictive, and inferential statistical techniques. One of the most notable findings was the millennial participants’ identification of the motivational factor, sense of mission, as the most prominent predictor of overall satisfaction with the decision to pursue a career in law enforcement. Another notable finding was the importance of the leadership style of police supervisors in inspiring Generation X and millennial participants to remain in the law enforcement profession
DEVELOPING A CHURCH PLANTING GROWTH STRATEGY FOR GROWING METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES
Get PDFThe United States is becoming increasingly urbanized. The metropolitan areas are thriving with new residents and new industries. While the cities are growing, the church is declining. The church has a problem to solve. How do we plant rapidly growing churches in growing metropolitan areas? The focus of this doctoral dissertation is to present rapidly growing church plants as a solution to the declining church attendance in the metropolitan areas of the United States. Not only do new churches need to be planted, but these new churches need a strategy for growth. I found this strategy by researching five rapidly growing church plants in five of the fastest growing metropolitan areas of the United States. This dissertation an in-depth theological study of the growth of the church as well as current literature review on the subject of church planting. The project concludes with qualitative research of rapidly growing church plants and how this research can be applied to future church planters in metropolitan areas
STUDENT EVALUATION OF CULTURAL COMPETENCE INSTRUCTION IN DIETETICS EDUCATION
Get PDFThe purpose for this study was to examine the perceptions of students\u27 preparation and development of cultural competence during university coursework in the field of dietetics. A secondary aim of the study was to examine if cultural competency training is provided in the university curriculum for prospective nutrition professionals in their role as interdisciplinary team members/leaders. There was a paucity of literature directed at the importance of university curricular providing cultural competency training for students in preparation for their role as the nutrition expert on multidisciplinary teams. The quantitative study was a non-experimental survey method. The study’s participant sample was delimited to undergraduate-level university students enrolled in an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). The Cultural Awareness and Attitudes Survey (CAAS) was an adapted research instrument used to assess how the dietetics curricula assisted students in cultural competence development. Students expressed that cultural competence is critical when communicating with other team members for coordination of care. These results imply that cultural competence can be introduced in the freshman year, which may strengthen cultural competency throughout the student\u27s university study. It may be beneficial for university curricula to include cultural competency training for prospective nutrition professionals in preparation for their role as interdisciplinary team members and leaders