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Syzigium eucalyptoides (F. Muell.) B. Hyland, family Myrtaceae, Queensland [picture] /
No full textTitle devised by cataloguer from identification by botanist.; Ellis Rowan Australian collection 275/502.; Inscriptions: Signed in medium lower right
Syzygium cormiflorum (F. Muell.) B. Hyland, family Myrtaceae, ca. 1887 [picture] /
No full textTitle from identification by botanist.; Ellis Rowan Australian Collection 275/403.; Inscriptions: Signed lower right; "Eugenia cormiflora"--On verso.; Common names include Wild or White Apple, Watergum or Bumpy satinash.; Exhibited: The Flower Hunter: Ellis Rowan, National Library of Australia Travelling Exhibition, September 2003 - 2005.; Exhibited: Treasures Gallery 2010: A Preview, National Library of Australia, Canberra, 22 April - 19 July 2009. AuCNL
Syzygium forte (F.Muell.) B. Hyland, the White apple [picture] /
No full textTitle devised by cataloguer based on identification by botanist.; Ellis Rowan Australian Collection 275/533.; Inscriptions: Signed in medium lower left; "Eugenia grandis"--On verso.; Also available online at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an6735274
College student attitudes toward intercollegiate athletics at Rowan University
Get PDFThe purposes of this study were to (a) analyze undergraduate residential student attitudes towards athletics at Rowan University; (b) discern differences between self-identified student-athletes and non-athletes with respect to athletic programs at Rowan University in regards to resource allocation, corruption, relevance of athletics to the college experience, and academic matters of student-athletes; and (c) examine differences in attitudes of the student sample at Rowan University with previous studies. The survey tool that was utilized consisted of 44 items, which collected demographics and employed a series of Likert-style statements. The subjects consisted of 431 residential, undergraduate students at Rowan University enrolled in classes during the spring semester of 2016. The results of the study suggested that students at Rowan University are generally supportive of intercollegiate athletic programs. Results also indicated that there is an established difference of attitudes between the athlete and non-athlete sample toward intercollegiate athletics and that athletes report a more positive disposition. Finally, results conclude that student attitudes between athletes and non-athletes are similar between various institutions, regardless of size, NCAA division classification, or personal experience
A study of student involvement at Rowan University
Get PDFThis study was designed to determine the reasons why students get involved in student organizations, the benefits perceived by being involved, and the impact of the highly involved student. Seventy-five undergraduate students from Rowan University participated in the study by completing a survey that asked about involvement in a Student Government (SGA) chartered organization, Greek Life, and Varsity Athletics and the perceived learning outcomes associated with involvement. A follow-up interview was conducted with four students who completed the survey in order to more fully answer the question of what motivated and characterized the highly involved student. The survey inquired about three areas: (a) why students get involved, (b) perceived benefits of involvement, and (c) perceived learning outcomes associated with involvement. Findings from this study supports previous research, while expanding the knowledge base of Greek Life Leaders and Varsity Athletics, in addition to highly involved members of Student Government Association (SGA) chartered organizations at Rowan University
An investigation of Rowan University students\u27 attitudes toward homosexuality
Get PDFThe purpose of this investigation was to investigate undergraduate student attitudes toward homosexuality. Between group differences were explored in terms of (a) gender, (b) religious affiliation, and (c) year of study. One hundred and twenty nine Rowan University undergraduate students participated by answering a homophobia scale questionnaire, and a demographic questionnaire. A three-way analysis of variance revealed significant differences in mean scores between men and women, affirming that women scored lower on the homophobia scale than men. No other between group differences were found to be statistically significant. Implications for future research are discussed
ROWAN UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENTIAL STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Get PDFThis paper looks into the undergraduate residential student perceptions of the on-campus public safety department at Rowan University. The goal of this study is to analyze the following research questions: a) what the perceptions of the residential undergraduate students towards on-campus police departments at Rowan University are, b) how students\u27 perceptions at Rowan University affect their desire to file reports when necessary, and c) what the recommendations for the on-campus police department are to improve their relationship with the campus community. The study utilized a survey sent through Qualtrics to 5180 undergraduate residential students in February 2022. There was a total of 132 responses. Of this only 81 individuals completed the survey to completion. The conclusion of this was that students rated the services above average in most categories given, including overall perceptions in relation to efficiency, helpfulness, and level of care/support. Overall though it was indicated that students would like more opportunities to learn about the services provided and have more officers in visible locations
LOWER-INCOME AND WORKING-CLASS STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF ACADEMIC ADVISING AT ROWAN UNIVERSITY
Get PDFThe purpose of this research study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of lower-income and working-class undergraduate students at Rowan University towards academic advising practices. This study utilized interviews and qualitative data analysis in order provide recommendations for how to advise lower-income students effectively, offer insight into impactful experiences for lower-income college students, as well as what expectations these student populations have of advising experiences. The participants in this study were three lower-income undergraduate students attending Rowan University in the Spring 2022 semester. Participants were interviewed on their past experiences with academic advising, perceptions of advising as a whole, their social class identity, and the intersection of this in their advising experiences, with questions adapted from Auguste et al. (2018). The most significant themes were (a) the need for advisors to share quality information and resources, (b) the need for a caring advisor- advisee relationship, (c) the role other students played in shaping participants\u27 perceptions of academic advising. The findings also reveal the roles participants ascribe to academic advisors, as well as how social class identities were rarely involved in the advising process. Recommendations include suggestions for academic advising practice in addition to further exploration of lower-income students and academic advising
Undecided students: a study of decision-making styles and choosing a college major at Rowan University
Get PDFThe purposes of this study were (a) to investigate the decision-making styles of undecided students who are in the process of choosing a major at Rowan University, (b) to investigate students\u27 reactions to making a real-life decision such as choosing a major, and (c) to determine if there is a significant relationship between students\u27 decision-making styles and the characteristics of gender, ethnicity, and class level. The subjects in this study were undecided, full-time, freshman and sophomore students in the Exploratory Studies Program (ESP) at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, during the 2012-2013 academic year. A survey consisting of 59 Likert scale items was used to collect data on demographics, decision-making styles and reactions to the decision-making process. Data analysis suggests that undecided students are thinking logically and conducting thorough searches in the decision-making process of choosing a major. Data analysis also suggests that undecided students see the outcome of their major decision as being life-framing. A weak positive correlation was found between gender and students\u27 level of agreement that they often procrastinate when making important decisions. There were no statistically significant correlations between decision-making and ethnicity or class level
The development and training of resident assistants at Rowan University
Get PDFThe purpose of this mixed study was to (a) assess how paraprofessional staff (Resident Assistants) in Rowan University\u27s Office of Residential Learning and University Housing feel about the training provided to them in preparation for their duties, (b) assess what Resident Assistants feel are the most influential factors in learning to perform their duties as professionals, (c) assess whether or not Resident Assistants understand their role and if there is ambiguity present in that role, (d) assess if Resident Assistants see the vectors presented in Student Development Theory by Chickering and Reisser as qualities relevant to the resident assistant position.
The study found that found the material presented during training were relevant though not presented in an effective or engaging way. Mentoring relationships between more experienced Resident Assistants and less experienced ones were found to have a profound effect on how the less experienced staff conducted their duties. Ambiguity was not perceived to be a relevant factor by Resident Assistants in their understanding of their position but it did exist particularly when there was competing or conflicting expectations from various supervisors that Resident Assistants may have. The vectors presented by Chickering and Reisser were found to be both relevant and present in the Resident Assistant position
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