Exploring Alumni Stories Through Qualitative Research
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Title
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Exploring Alumni Stories Through Qualitative Research
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Author
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Marsha M. Warren
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Danica J. Drapela
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Kyla N. Bredimus
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Jessica Y. Flores
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Cierra I. Henderson
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Tashawna Wright
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Kimberly A. Lanning
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Isabel R. Dryden
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Date
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26 May 2016
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Type
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Text; Image; StillImage
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Identifier
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aes/78
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Language
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eng
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Abstract
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This presentation describes a project designed to connect current psychology undergraduates with alumni from the same program. Purposive sampling was used to recruit diverse alumni following different career paths (i.e., graduate school or straight to work), representing alumni who identified as first generation, nontraditional, Latina/Latino or as a student of color. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand alumni career paths and gather information about decision-making, barriers, supports, and advice for current psychology majors. Interviews were audio-taped and are currently being transcribed. Some alumni agreed to participate in an “Alumni Profile,” which highlighted specific alumni by name, shared details of individual’s specific story, and were made publicly available. The current presentation will share the experiences of the undergraduate researchers exploring qualitative research, learning about career options available after graduation, and benefits for current students.
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Description
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This presentation was delivered on May 25, 2017 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth).
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s).
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http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
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Department
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Psychological Sciences
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Faculty Sponsor
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Chehalis Strapp
