Week 4 assinments
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DSPPresentationsTemplate-LinskiExample-Prospectus.pptxDBA / DSP Prospectus - EXAMPLE
Qualitative Case Study on Student Veteran
Support at Trident University
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Glenn R. Jones College of Business
May 28, 2021
Christopher Linski
General Information (DELETE THIS SLIDE)
Prospectus presentation is a condensed version of provided components.
Chapters 1-3 only; Chapter 4-5 slides are not used.
Total of 10-minute presentation.
Delete template explanations from slides.
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Chapter 1 – Topic and Organization Background
Trident University International
For-profit university within AIU System
Current number of employees
Current number of students
Subpopulation of veterans
Expansion of prior research on student veterans to determine improvement capabilities of TUI based on rating as a military friendly university.
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Chapter 1 – Problem Statement
It is not known what student support services are offered by Trident University to increase degree completion of military veterans.
It is also not known what strategic initiatives can be implemented to improve student support services for military veterans.
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Chapter 1 – Conceptual Background
Student Support Services
ADA Accommodations
Traditional versus Non-Traditional Students
Support by Degree Levels
Strategic Initiatives
Military versus Non-Military
Degree Completion Rates
Military/Veteran Rates
Time to Completion
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Chapter 1 – Conceptual Background (cont)
Sanford’s Theory of Challenge and Support
Developed in 1962
Equal balance of challenge and support needed
Schlossberg’s Transition Theory
Transitions are represented by the 4 S’s
Situation, Self, Support, and Strategies.
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Chapter 1 – Research Questions
RQ1- What student support services are offered by Trident University to increase degree completion of military veterans?
RQ2- What strategic initiatives can be implemented to improve student support services for military veterans?
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Chapter 1 – Significance of Study
Potential to improve degree completion rates
Potential to expand veteran population by promoting veteran-related strategies for support
Expands prior research on student veteran support
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Chapter 1 – Definition of Key Terms
Term 1: brief definition provided (Smith, 2020)
Term 2: brief definition provided (James, 1988)
Term 3: brief definition provided (Perkins, 2001)
Term 4: brief definition provided (Skye, 1992)
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Chapter 2 – Industry/Organizational Analysis
Trident University is ranked nationally
Ranking information here
Military Friendly Rating
Internal Analysis
Trends increasing for veteran populations
Needs are found in promoting graduate degree completion of veterans; lower rates
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Chapter 2 – Organizational Benchmarking
External Benchmark
Relating degree completion to similar organizations
Internal Benchmark
Separation of NPS scores by veteran population
Degree completion trend data compared with non-military students
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Chapter 2 – Literature Review
Yin (2006) provided key concepts relating to the case study design.
Smith (2020) expands on current literature for student success.
Linski (2018) provided a foundation for American higher education and perceptions of support by student veterans.
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Chapter 2 – Theoretical Foundation #1
Sanford’s Theory of Challenge and Support
Developed in 1962
Equal balance of challenge and support needed
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Chapter 2 – Theoretical Foundation #2
Schlossberg’s Transition Theory
Transitions are represented by the 4 S’s
Situation, Self, Support, and Strategies.
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Chapter 3 – Method and Design
Qualitative
Case Study
Method and design allow for a study of the phenomenon through direct feedback by stakeholders of the organization. Results can be directly related to the current organization.
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Chapter 3 – Population & Sample
General population includes all higher education.
Target population includes employees and veteran students of Trident University.
Purposive sampling of those that meet target population requirements.
Sample - 25 Total
20 questionnaires (veterans); 5 follow-up interview (same veterans); 5 focus group (employees)
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Chapter 3 – Data Collection
Process for Questionnaires
Process for Follow-Up Interviews
Process for Focus Groups
(Generalize process for Prospectus)
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Chapter 3 – Data Analysis
Braun and Clarke’s 6-step Thematic Analysis
1. Familiarization
2. Preliminary codes (a priori and emergent)
3. Pattern creation
4. Review themes (including triangulation process)
5. Define and name themes
6. Produce report
(Generalize process for Prospectus)
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Chapter 3 – Ethical Considerations
Ethical concerns
LOI/Site Authorization
Informed Consent
Participant Confidentiality
Data Protection
Mitigating ethical concerns
Bias
Conflicts of interest
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Questions
Are there any questions from the audience?
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Chapter 4 – Review of Collection Process
Provide a review of the collection process that occurred.
Used to confirm adherence to proposal.
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Chapter 4 – Review of Analysis Process
Provide a review of the analysis process that occurred.
Explain triangulation here, if used.
Used to confirm adherence to cited process in the proposal.
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Chapter 4 – Coding and Themes
Sample Table (Adapt as needed)
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| Codes Grouped Into Theme (n of data excerpts included) | Theme (n of data excerpts included) |
| Code 1 (# times) | Theme 1: (# times) |
| Code 2 (# times), Code 3 (# times) | Theme 1: (# times) |
Chapter 4 – Explanation of Findings
Explain findings gained from analysis.
Provide descriptive data of sample.
Relate to conceptual/theoretical framework/foundation.
Should require multiple slides.
Use Tables/Figures for quick reference.
This is the dominant section for Final DSP presentation.
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Answer the Research Questions
Format theme language to answer research questions
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| Research Questions # Research Question 1: | Themes # Theme 1: xxx Theme 2: xxx Theme 3: xxx |
| Research Question 2: | Theme 4: xxx Theme 5: xxx |
Chapter 5 – Implications of Study
Provide implications of your study results.
How will your study impact the field?
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Chapter 5 – Practical Recommendations
Provide recommendations for practical implementations.
This should relate to the organization and to the field, if appropriate.
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Chapter 5 – Research Recommendations
Provide recommendations for future research based on remaining questions from your findings.
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Thank you!
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