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Education: Highest Degree Completed

Bachelor’s degree
(e.g., BA, BS)

Master’s degree
(e.g., MA, MS, MEd)

Doctorate or
professional degree
(e.g., MD, DDS, PhD)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Methodology
This mixed-method study was intended to determine ways to support and
advance Beta Upsilon Chapter of DKG. A mixed method research process was
used whereby the researchers were able to collect and analyze both quantitative
and qualitative data within the same study. The mixed method study included (a)
interviews with past and current presidents with questions related to their time
serving as president; (b) a brief survey of characteristics of leading; and (c) written
notes and observations during the interview.

Qualitative Focus
Interview sessions took place from January 1 through February 28, 2021.
Sessions were held for 1–2 hours per session with some variations. Both researchers
conducted interviews using a prescribed protocol (Appendix A).
Sessions included (a) a brief introduction, (b) brief history of why the interviews
were taking place, (c) participant’s completion of the survey regarding characteristics
of leadership, and (d) the question-and-response session. Because of the COVID-19
pandemic, each interviewee was asked her preference of having a phone interview,
Zoom (virtual) interview, or face-to-face interview. The survey and interview
questions were given to interviewees prior to the interview so that each person would
have time to recall and reflect on her time as president.
Written notes and researcher’s observations were recorded during the interview
or, in some cases, immediately afterward. Observations and field notes were captured
when in-person interviews were possible. Interviews were recorded, transcribed
soon after, and analyzed in conjunction with observations and field notes when
available. The information gathered through these interviews and observations was
coded and used to move toward a thematic analysis of the significant challenges
and successes of chapter presidents. The researchers used several methods for such
coding, including identifying recurring phrases, significant statements, and elements
of meaning to produce commonalities and themes.

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