1,488 research outputs found
A study of student recruitment practices at Rowan University
No full textThis study provides advice to admissions counselors at Rowan University so they can better recruit prospective students.
For secondary research, the author did an online search of Rowan University\u27s Campbell Library databases, an Internet search and a book search at Gloucester County Library.
The author collected data from 269 surveys distributed to prospective students at one of seven open house events at Rowan University during the 2002/2003 academic school year.
Surveys showed that students visiting Rowan University\u27s one of seven open house events were happy with the overall program. Financial aid sessions proved to be the only part of the open house people were unhappy with.
The author also conducted seven in-depth interviews with admissions counselors from Rowan University\u27s Admissions Department.
The author found that Rowan University uses most recruitment techniques that recent research has shown to be effective. Although Rowan University effectively recruits prospective students, some changes need to be made to better recruit. Uses of technology and better assessment practices are examples of what changes need to be made
A study of the impact of late night programming on student involvement at Rowan University
No full textThe purpose of this study was to investigate student attitudes toward Rowan After Hours (RAH) and to determine the program\u27s impact on student involvement. There were 365 respondents during the Spring 2010 semester. All respondents had attended at least one night of Rowan After Hours. A survey was used to gather attitudes toward various aspects of the campus late night program: Operations, Food Service, Activities, Professional Staff, and the Sense of Community. Students were given an opportunity to list what they like most and least about the program. Established research indicates a strong connection between students who socialize and higher academic achievement and retention. Research also indicates that students merely want a cool place on campus to socialize. The results of the study indicate that students felt RAH is held at a convenient time and agreed with statements supporting the late night activities being provided. The students also have a high level of agreement that Rowan University encourages student involvement. It can therefore be concluded that Rowan After Hours is fulfilling its mission statement and that students hold a positive attitude towards the program
Challenges in education system
No full textUniversity of Michigan Professor Brian Rowan discusses some of the challenges facing the education system. Cuts, consolidation; pressures school districts face Interview with Professor Brian Rowanhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/93266/1/rowan_nov_09.mo
The impact of celebrity endorsements on the buying behavior of Rowan University students age 18-24
No full textThe purpose of this study was to determine the persuasiveness of celebrity endorsements on the purchase decisions of Rowan University students age 18-24, with specific regard to digital media players. The hypothesis of the study is that majority of Rowan students age 18-24 are persuaded to buy digital media players that are endorsed by celebrities they view favorably. The information gathered in the secondary research was used to develop questions for focus groups. The author of the study conducted two pre-test focus groups, after which the questions were modified. Once the questions were refined and finalized, the author conducted eight eight-person focus groups. Upon reviewing the results from the focus groups, the author found that most Rowan University students are not persuaded to purchase digital media players that are endorsed by celebrities they view favorably. The hypothesis was rejected
Student involvement theory: patterns of sport club participation at Rowan University
No full textThe purpose of the study was to examine patterns of involvement relating to the sport club student athletes during the 2011/12 academic year at Rowan University. The study also sought to examine how this involvement affected attitudes of students toward various aspects of campus. Survey responses were analyzed to determine frequency, mean, standard deviation, percentages and correlations between demographics and reported involvement activities. The study examined the similarities between club sports, varsity athletics, and student government involvement at Rowan University. The findings suggested that students involved in sport clubs chose other physical activities, such as exercising and intramural athletics, as their primary involvement activities. Involvement also influenced their attitudes toward campus environment and showed some significant correlations between the specific involvement activities and the reported demographics, such as gender and involvement in residence hall activities and intramural athletics. The findings did support previous research on involvement theory and campus recreation
An analysis of Rowan University fund raising and communication practices
No full textPublic colleges and universities need more income than government can provide. States now typically provide less than half the funding for public universities, like Rowan University. Alumni fund raising and other gifts bridge this gap. This study describes variables that affect donor motivation in other schools, and measures those variables among Rowan University subjects. The author applied a 16-question protocol to a purposive sample of 31. The sample was comprised of key fund raising personnel and target study subjects from students to college presidents in seven groups. Extensive individual commentary supplements the sample\u27s small size. The major findings clearly support the university\u27s promotion of its 10-year building plan, as well as its successful academic and sports programs. Fund raising and other respondents prefer directed giving and specification of gift use
Public item managed for Rowan
No full textMartin Hadley uploaded the dataset and edited the record, and wants to make Rowan Wilson the sole author and an administrator of the deposit
A study to determine why Glassboro State-Rowan University alumni non-donors do not give to the university and what the university can do to encourage them to become donors
No full textThe purpose of this study was to determine from Glassboro State-Rowan University alumni non-donors why they do not give to the University and what, in their view, the University can do to encourage them to give.
Using a mail questionnaire, based on a literature review, interviews with fund raising, alumni and research professionals at Rowan, the author surveyed 110 Glassboro State-Rowan University alumni non-donors. The data was hand-coded and analyzed using the Statistic Package for Social Science (SPSS).
A majority of non-donors had a fulfilling experience at Glassboro State-Rowan University, felt the University has improved since they graduated and give to other organizations. Most alumni non-donors have visited the University more than twice since graduating, though few have attended alumni events.
Lack of connection to the University and availability of money when solicited were the prominent reasons cited by non-donors for not giving to their alma mater. Clear articulation of specific needs, impact of alumni gifts and cultivating the alumni before and after they graduate, are some ways the University can motivate non-donors to become donors
Personality traits of effective communicators: a study of chairpersons and faculty at Rowan College of New Jersey
No full textThis study determines chairpersons\u27 personality traits and their effect on communications with faculty. The Mvers-Brigs Type Indicator was given to seven chairpersons (three female; four male) within Rowan College of New Jersey. The responses were tabulated by hand. The results were mailed to participants. The author requested faculty to choose chairpersons\u27 personality characteristics and rate the effectiveness of the two-way communication between them and their chairpersons. The data were analyzed using a statistical software package (SPSS). The study revealed that 13 faculty rated their chairpersons as very good two-way communicators; eight faculty rated their chairpersons as good two-way communicators; three faculty rated their chairpersons as fair or not good two-way communicators. Only 13 percent of the faculty chose the correct personality style of their chairperson. The most common primary or secondary function for both chairpersons and faculty is thinking/judging. There was no significance between chairpersons\u27 personality traits and the effectiveness of two-way communication
Internal communication: the changing roles of human resources and public relations
No full textThis study provides public relations and human resource professionals with information on which office is communicating to employees.
For secondary research, the author did an online search of Rowan University\u27s Campbell Library databases and an Internet search.
The author collected data from 51 online surveys distributed to public relations, human resources and communication professionals.
Surveys indicated that the human resource office deals largely with communicating training, policy and management decisions to employees. Survey responses indicated that the public relations office reports new product/service updates and community involvement/activities to employees.
The author also conducted an e-mail interview with an internal communications professor from Rowan University\u27s College of Communication. An e-mail interview was also conducted with two human resources professionals
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