Creating the Optimal Experience: An Analysis of Flow Theory Factors in High School Band Programs (open access)

Creating the Optimal Experience: An Analysis of Flow Theory Factors in High School Band Programs

Undergraduate thesis explores the link between self-perceived flow states and a feeling of community belonging within the context of the high school band environment. The methodology observed a positive interdependence between a perceived sense of community and the flow parameters of challenge-skill ratio, utilization of clear goals, and provision of unambiguous feedback.
Date: Spring 2022
Creator: Murthy, Amrutha V.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A History of the University of North Texas Marching Band from 1911-2021 (open access)

A History of the University of North Texas Marching Band from 1911-2021

This paper explores the history of the University of North Texas' marching band, the Green Brigade Marching Band, including it's early iterations in 1911 to achievements in 2021.
Date: December 3, 2021
Creator: Murthy, Amrutha V.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Paper on the Desegregation of Texarkana College] (open access)

[Paper on the Desegregation of Texarkana College]

Paper exploring the desegregation of schools in Texarkana, Texas, including Texarkana College and the Texarkana Independent School District, and it explores how related events are represented in the media.
Date: April 12, 2023
Creator: Graham, Lia
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sherman Massacre of 1930 (open access)

Sherman Massacre of 1930

Paper exploring the lynching of George Hughes in Sherman, Texas in 1930, the ensuing race massacre, and how this event impacted the Black community in the city for decades to come.
Date: March 31, 2023
Creator: Elder, Aidan
System: The UNT Digital Library
State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) Usage Among Emergency Managers in Texas (open access)

State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) Usage Among Emergency Managers in Texas

Paper investigating current and potential uses for the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) data to better assist people with disabilities. STEAR is a state-run database designed to assist emergency managers working for city and county governments to prepare for the needs of citizens with disabilities or transportation needs. Disability or special needs registries similar to STEAR have been widely promoted within emergency management as an improvement for inclusive planning and response. However, little research on the use or effectiveness of these registries exists.
Date: July 2023
Creator: Goodwin, Crystal & Schumann, Ronald L., III
System: The UNT Digital Library
Uncovering and Analyzing Patterns of Inequality (open access)

Uncovering and Analyzing Patterns of Inequality

Paper exploring persisting inequality in schools in Mansfield, Texas as a result segregation laws.
Date: March 15, 2023
Creator: Overton, Jayce
System: The UNT Digital Library