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Very little information is known about the experiences of graduate students with criminal records in higher education. As such, the purpose of this dissertation seeks to understand the various factors that impact graduate students with criminal records experiences in higher education. The overarching purpose is broken down into three individual research papers. The first research paper uses a thematic analysis to assess the ways Arizona’s four-year public higher education institutions utilize their power, via written policies, to deter, ban, or prohibit college students with criminal records from actively pursuing or participating in academia. Specifically, I provide a robust overview of all the current policies practices that target college students with criminal records in traditional higher education settings. The next two papers draw its attention to how college students with criminal records navigate the academy. Specifically, I seek to understand the experience(s) of living through institutional barriers as a graduate student while possessing a criminal record using Van Manen’s Hermeneutical Phenomenology. In the last paper, I seek to understand the experience(s) of living through criminalized microaggressions as a graduate student while possessing a criminal record using Van Manen’s Hermeneutical Phenomenology. In each of these papers, limitations, implications for research and practice are included for future policy makers, administrators, and scholars.
ContributorsMcTier Jr., Terrence Stephon (Author) / McGuire, Keon M. (Thesis advisor) / Ott, Molly (Thesis advisor) / Koro-Ljungberg, Mirka (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2019
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The growth of electronic sports (esports) is undeniable. One dimension of esports’ growth can be seen in its adoption as an extracurricular club activity across an increasing number of high schools in the United States. Researchers and educators in literacy have increasingly recognized and emphasized the study of students’ everyday lives and interests, calling for responsiveness to the ways students actually experience literacies versus how they are traditionally taught. In this respect, the popularity of esports in high schools positions it as an activity in the everyday lives of an increasing number of students. As such, this dissertation project explored the topic of esports in high schools through a lens of multiliteracies and digital-age literacies. This work addresses an important knowledge gap because students are converging to reveal an ecosystem where they are drawing from and building on their everyday literacies in non-trivial ways. And although there is a growing body of multidisciplinary scholarly work on esports, relatively little work has explored esports in high schools. Therefore, I asked the overarching question: How are digital-age multiliteracies taking place in high school esports contexts? Specifically, I focused on the digital-age literacy practices, demands, and perspectives in high school esports. Guided by research questions on these three topics, I carried out a study of two high school esports clubs for 22 weeks. This study was guided by qualitative, interpretive, naturalistic, ethnographic, and case study research designs. My findings describe six assertions: (1) literacy practices were used to engage with each other in communal and competitive ways; (2) the social functions of esports’ literacy practices take precedence over scholastic goals; (3) literacy demands of esports emphasize unambiguous and timely multimodal communication for managing teams and scheduling events; (4) literacy demands of high school esports focus on multidimensional fluencies between what is on and what is around the screens; (5) participants characterize the engagement with esports as positively contributing to “belonging”, of a “safe space”, and of opportunities for “critical thinking”; and (6) participants characterize their engagement with high school esports as positively contributing to future occupational or educational preparedness and health.
ContributorsPerez Cortes, Luis (Author) / Nelson, Brian C (Thesis advisor) / Gee, Elisabeth R (Committee member) / Anderson, Kate T (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2021
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This study examines the interactions and intentions of D/deaf and hearing students who participate in the American Sign Language (ASL) Club and deaf Devils Club at Arizona State University (ASU). By exploring how and why students choose to participate in these organizations, one can better understand interactions between D/deaf and hearing communities. This study explores reasons hearing students become involved with d/Deaf communities, the types of interactions the hearing and d/Deaf students participate in, and how student involvement can benefit from these interactions. Qualitative interviews with students of different hearing abilities and observations inside both clubs inform this study. The implications of this research may be applicable to other D/deaf communities.
ContributorsBalis, Sarah Michelle (Author) / Alberts, Jess (Thesis director) / Howard, Pam (Committee member) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies (Contributor) / School of Community Resources and Development (Contributor) / Hugh Downs School of Human Communication (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2020-05
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Fantasy football exists as a thought-to-be male dominated space, particularly with respect to the linguistic practices of players. Heteronormativity runs rampant, and fantasy players are not held accountable for the implications of their language. This essay analyzes what the dynamics of fantasy football leagues are, how current linguistic practices shape them, and suggests that women’s participating in fantasy football leagues functions as a type of trash talk that encourages men to address their internalized heteronormativity and create a more welcoming and progressive experience for people of all genders.
ContributorsValov, Jacob John (Author) / Ingram-Waters, Mary (Thesis director) / Ferderer, Brandon (Committee member) / Hugh Downs School of Human Communication (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2019-05
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STEM programs are the programs for the future. Technology is advancing at a rapid speed and the world is trying to keep up. Engineering is leading the charge within that because engineers are always at the forefront of innovation. However, just the prospect of growth is not enough for students to want to become professional engineers. Black female students have the desire to better their knowledge by going to institutions of higher education, but they do not share that same passion for engineering education. This study aims to understand that. This research is looking into retention factors for students in engineering and how those factors can be transferred to Black women. It was found that factors like bias training for students and faculty, integration to engineering organizations, getting more Black female professors and faculty, and introduction to prerequisite courses like calculus and physics to Black females in grade school.
ContributorsRoberts, Alexia (Author) / Coley, Brooke (Thesis director) / McGuire, Keon (Committee member) / Hailu, Meseret (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor)
Created2022-05
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This paper explores political indifference in Arizona State University undergraduate students. Indifference is growing at an alarming rate, and as of the last 50 years, young voters between the ages of 18 and 29 have the lowest voter turnout rate. This analysis into ASU students finds that a combination of identity, media, and uncertainty play a large role in political indifference through the lens of communication theory.
ContributorsAhmad, Fajr (Author) / Edson, Belle (Thesis director) / Bryant, George (Committee member) / Symonds, Adam (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Hugh Downs School of Human Communication (Contributor)
Created2023-12
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This dissertation examines the dynamics of research-practice partnerships (RPPs) through a qualitative multiple-case study that explores the boundary work between university researchers and K-12 practitioners. It is framed within Wenger’s communities of practice theory and focuses on the concept of ‘boundary work,’ which is pivotal in understanding the collaboration and knowledge exchange in these partnerships. The study is titled “A Tale of Two Brokers” reflecting the critical role of individuals who bridge the divide between academic and practical spheres. It argues that the concept of boundary work is critical in understanding and improving the functioning of RPPs, suggesting that more attention should be paid to the role of brokers in facilitating these partnerships. Key findings reveal that effective boundary work in RPPs is contingent on mutual respect, shared goals, and a deep understanding of each community’s values and practices. The study highlights that while researchers and practitioners often have different priorities and approaches, successful brokers can harmonize these differences to create a productive partnership. These brokers often possess qualities such as flexibility, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of academic and practical contexts.
In conclusion, this study contributes to the broader understanding of how university researchers and K-12 practitioners can effectively collaborate. It underscores the importance of recognizing and nurturing the role of brokers in RPPs, providing valuable lessons for future collaborations between academic researchers and practitioners in various fields.
ContributorsKanavel, Kathie Ann (Author) / Boutot, Amanda (Thesis advisor) / Bowers, Nicole (Committee member) / Going, Mary Kay (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2024