UROP Project

Investigation of Guided Pathways Implementation in the California Community College System

Guided Pathways Implementation Investigation Qualitative
Research Mentor: Mrs. Robyn Tornay,
Department, College, Affiliation: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Education
Contact Email: rt21d@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
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Faculty Collaborators:
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Would prefer to have someone with some research background who knows about qualitative data, NVivo, who understands how to transcribe data, knows APA and references are all correctly there.


Project Location: remote. It would be all online and virtual via Zoom
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote
Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: I don't see it taking them any more than 5-7 hours a week but may not be more than 5., Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable

Project Description

I am heading to California to collect data and will need someone to help transcribe focus groups, and comb through data to include reports from the college. It would require the individual to assist with being very detail oriented, diligent and accurate in their findings. Additionally, I will need assistance with references and ensuring they are correct throughout the dissertation document and all appendices are aligned with the data and findings.

Research Tasks: Data analysis, transcription, finding codes, themes, and helping with references.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Recommended knowledge on how to review data.
Recommended to understand qualitative data and higher education.
Recommended to be able to dissect information to understand the meaning behind conversations with focus group members.
Knowledgable in APA 7th edition.
Willing to assist.

Mentoring Philosophy

As a mentor, it is important to help students learn and grow in their academic field. Honing their skills to expand the knowledge they have while having transparent communication and open dialogue about the research that is being conducted. My philosophy is to instill integrity for research while also helping students succeed in understanding more about themselves within the field of education.

Additional Information

Working on data collection and focus group information primarily in the months between September-December. Looking for someone who will be able to jump onboard and be ready to go.

Link to Publications

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