Standard Four

Assess organizational quality and make decisions to positively impact the organization informed by sound data analysis and evidence following accepted research methods and practices.

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ADS710 Organizational Theory Research Paper

This artifact is a research paper entitled “Organizational Theory, Higher Education, and the Impact of Organizational Culture and Physical Space on Student Access and Success Initiatives at Villa Maria College” completed as a culminating assignment for Dr. Veres in Fall 2021.

ADS720 Public Policy Analysis

This artifact is a research evaluation entitled “Welfare Capitalism, Policy Learning, Punctuated Equilibrium, and the Pell Grant Program: An Evaluation of Higher Education Policy” completed as a policy analysis for Dr. Leone in Spring 2022.

ADS805 Mixed-Methods Research Proposal

This artifact is a mixed-methods research proposal entitled “Improving Policy, Access, and Accountability Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Higher Education” completed as a culminating assignment for Dr. Marwaha in Fall 2021.

ADS807 GIS Analysis Project

This artifact is a research project entitled "GIS Analysis of Erie County Socioeconomic Status and Education by School District" completed utilizing geographic information software as a culminating assignment for Dr. Tong in Summer 2022.

ADS830 Qualitative Research Project

This artifact is a qualitative research project entitled "Examining Supplemental Instruction as a Support Model for Academic Success and Equity" completed as a culminating assignment for Dr. Treadway in Spring 2022.