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Item Improving Academic Success of the College Student Athlete with an Emphasis on Organizational Skills(2017-05-12) Bageant, Steve; Masters of EducationThe purpose of this research was to determine whether using a priority management system with the support of a coach could improve the organizational skills of college student athletes and thus improve their academic achievement. The study utilized a one group, pre-test-post-test design. Changes in the grades of the participants were measured by comparing their grade point average (GPA) for the semester before the study with the mean grades they earned during the intervention. The study included eight Division III men’s college basketball players, all in their second semester at the institution, five of whom were freshmen, two of whom were juniors and one sophomore. There were six African-American and two Caucasian participants and they ranged from 18 to 21 years of age. The null hypothesis, that the student athletes’ grades when using the priority management organizational system with support of their coach would not differ significantly from their grades the prior semester, was rejected as the mean GPAs during the study were higher than those earned during the semester before the study was conducted. Grades and survey results suggested there were academic benefits from using the organizational tools and coach monitoring provided to ensure student athletes managed their schedule demands. Future studies could build on these findings by including controls to determine what particular supports are most effective across sports seasons and academic content areas.Item Sports scandals(2018-12-14) Meredith, Alec; Higgins, Emily; Netter, Sam; Beisser, Adam; Egan, Chrys; Communication ArtsThe purpose of this study was to research and evaluate trends in sports scandals and illegal activity amongst college athletes. Through the method of studying court case outcomes, and through observing news reports and social media interactions, the goal was intended to discover why these activities occurred. The study also intended to find out what factors play a role into these athletes and coaches being involved. Throughout sports history, there has been many cases of sports scandals whether it be regarding money bribes, gambling, sexual assault, or other issues. The study aimed to find information on these cases and the key impact of these scandals happening with the athletes and organizations. In the end the study found most of the cases if not all lead to negative publicity, coaches and players being fined or fired and a threat to the termination of the programs. Punishments varied from case to case, depending on the severity of the illegal acts committed by both the athletes and coaches.