Date of Project

3-28-2025

Document Type

Honors Thesis

School Name

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Mathematics

Major Advisor

Dr. Michael Ackerman

Abstract

The goal of this thesis is to improve the student athlete experience at Bellarmine University through direct feedback from our current student athletes. By defining what parts of the student athlete experience they value most, Bellarmine can reflect on the support currently provided in these areas. Additionally, if it is concluded through the response that high valued areas are not being satisfied, Bellarmine can work to improve the support in these areas. Or, if there is abundant support in a low-valued area, Bellarmine could think to shift resources into a more needed concentration. Through the design sample, data was accumulated from current student athletes and alumni of Bellarmine University utilizing two separate surveys. By giving personal feedback, hopefully, student athletes will feel empowered, and real change can be made through having their voices heard. There is considerable research about what is good for student athletes and best practices, but there is limited research about what student athletes want or what they value specifically and how those values impact each other. Through this study, I hope to identify what student athletes want to get out of their collegiate experience and how Bellarmine can best serve those needs.

Download

Share

COinS