Congratulations to Devon Anderson Winters who on Monday, April 15, successfully defended her dissertation. The tile of Devon’s dissertation is: DEVELOPING CAREER SELF-EFFICACY: HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI PERCEPTIONS OF THE IOWA BPA EXPERIENCE
The purpose of this qualitative interpretive inquiry was to uncover perceptions of 25 Iowa Business Professionals of America (BPA) alumni. Perceptions were explored through the theoretical lens of self-efficacy and Bandura’s four sources of influence—mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, social persuasion, and physiological responses. Overall, BPA emerged as a transformative platform that equips individuals with confidence, skills, and clarity about their career trajectories, emphasizing the importance of inclusive environments and diverse experiences within the organization.
Dissertation Committee Chair:
Dr. Peter F. Troiano
Dissertation Committee Members:
Dr. Susan V. Iverson
Dr. Corrine Alfeld
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