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Unconventional Wisdom UNCONVENTIONAL WISDOM University of Montevallo TRIO McNair Scholars Program 2014 Research Journal Welcome I am delighted to provide the welcome for the second issue of Unconventional Wisdom: University of Montevallo McNair Scholars Program Research Journal. The McNair Scholars Program combines two of my higher education passions: access for those who are underrepresented in U.S. higher education and undergraduate research. As this is a research journal it is only appropriate I cite research about the benefits of undergraduate research. The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) identifies 10 high-impact practices, which benefit undergraduate students (Kuh, 2008). One of these is undergraduate research. Research by Dr. George Kuh (2008) suggests that while most students benefit from high-impact practices, these practices may be more beneficial for traditionally underrepresented students. This “compensatory effect” results in a larger accrual of benefits to those who are less prepared when they enter college (Finley & McNair, 2013). Undergraduate research can narrow the gap. It has been a true joy to see the McNair Scholars as they progress through the program. From their research proposals presented to the University of Montevallo community in the spring, through the workshops and working with faculty mentors in May and June, to the presentations of their results in June, to the publication of this journal, I have seen such growth in the McNair Scholars as students, researchers, and human beings. One of the greatest pleasures is to see them accepted into graduate programs as a result of their dedication and hard work and the support of the program director, Dr. Roberta Leichnitz, and the program coordinator, Ms. Tonya Giddens. Please enjoy the fruits of their labor in this journal. I encourage you to reach out to the McNair Scholars, ask them questions about their research, and congratulate them on successfully completing such a rigorous program. Dr. TyAnn Lindell Executive Director of the Academic Success Center McNair Scholars Enthusiast Finley, A. and McNair, Tia. (2013). Assessing Underserved Students’ Engagement in High-Impact Practices. Washington, DC: Association of American Colleges and Universities. Kuh, G. D. (2008). High-Impact Educational Practices: What They Are, Who Has Access to Them, and Why They Matter. Washington, DC: Association of American Colleges and Universities. i History of the University of Montevallo Due to the efforts of Julia Tutwiler who advocated for the technical training of girls, the University of Montevallo opened in October 1896 as the Alabama Girls’ Industrial School (AGIS), a women-only technical school that also offered high school-level courses. AGIS became the Alabama Girls’ Technical Institute in 1911, further adding "and College for Women" in 1919. The school gradually phased into being a traditional degree-granting institution, becoming Alabama College, State College for Women in 1923. The school's supporters lobbied the Alabama Legislature which passed a bill on January 15, 1956 that dropped the designation "State College for Women", effectively making the school coeducational. The first men entered the school that same month. In 1965, the board of trustees authorized President D. P. Culp to sign the Certificates of Assurance of Compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In the fall of 1968, three African American women, Carolyn Buprop, Ruby Kennbrew, and Dorothy (Lilly) Turner, enrolled in the university. On September 1, 1969, Alabama College was renamed the University of Montevallo. Today, the University of Montevallo is the only public liberal arts college in Alabama and is a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). Montevallo is located in the geographic center of the state of Alabama in an area rich with Civil War history. With slightly over 3,000 students, the university generates a significant economic impact on the surrounding communities in Shelby County. Many of the buildings on campus predate the founding of the college, including King House and Reynolds Hall. The King House is reserved for special guests of the campus, and Reynolds Hall is still used by the Theater Department and alumni relations. King House was reportedly the first home in Alabama to receive pane glass windows. Montevallo's campus is considered an architectural jewel. Its appearance is more in line with private, elite institutions. The central part of campus is a National Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Olmsted Brothers’ firm, who also designed the grounds for the Biltmore House in North Carolina, designed the main portion of the campus. Frederick Law Olmsted designed Central Park in New York. ii Unconventional Wisdom: University of Montevallo McNair Scholars Research Journal, Volume II, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome …………………………………………………………………………………i History of the University of Montevallo……………………………………………….ii Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………….iii Acknowledgements………………………………………………………………………v About TRIO Programs…………………………………………………………………vi Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Porphyrin…………………………….….1 Alexia Carter The Relationship between Individuals’ Characteristics and Color…………………11 Jacob Guyton A Creative Study: Dynamics of Polyamorous Relationships……………………..…21 Brittany Headley Comprehension of Novel Idioms in Hip Hop/Rap and Country Music: The Role of Musical Preference…………………………………………………...…..42 Bria Hines The Impoverishment of the Sign in Chris Ware's Jimmy Corrigan ………………..60 Lindsay Hodgens Plasticity in the Use of Nest-building Materials in the Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)…………………………………………………………………………....74 Emily Johnson Identifying Subjectivity in Musical Expression and Interpretation………………..86 Lauren Jones An Investigation of Dimensionality through Printmaking for Practitioners in Art and Design……………………………………………………………………………..…..108 Kimberly McWhorter An Exploratory Examination of the Influence of Emotional Intelligence and Functional Motivation on the Behavior of Millennial Volunteers………………..120 Mallory Mitchell iii Mood, Motivation, and Socialization in Group Exercise Programs……………....135 Gabrielle Pringle Who’s that Lady?: The Portrayal of Black Women in Love and Hip Hop Atlanta………………………………………………………………………163 Charmella Williams It’s Funny because it’s True: The Mimetic Relation of Black Performance Comedy and American Racism in the ‘Colorblind Era’…………………………...198 Korey Wilson Other Abstracts Academic Disciplines and the Production and Maintenance of Student Cultures……………………………………………………………….…..208 Nicholas Belina The Effect of Policies on Food Accessibility and Food Quality: An Exploratory Case Study…………………………………………………………………………….208 Darlena Garner iv Acknowledgements This issue of Unconventional Wisdom: University of Montevallo McNair Scholars Research Journal became a reality through the conscientious efforts of a devoted group of scholars, faculty mentors, and McNair staff. We are particularly indebted to the support provided by UM administration, faculty, and staff. With immense appreciation we salute our scholars and faculty mentors for their individual contributions to this journal: UM Scholars Faculty Mentors Nicholas Belina Stephen Parker, Ph.D. Alexia Carter Cynthia Tidwell, Ph.D. and L. Dalila Mathews, Ph.D. Darlena Garner Deborah Lowry, Ph.D. Jacob Guyton Gregory Longo, Ph.D. and Michelle Johnston, Ph.D. Brittany Headley Bryn Chancellor, MFA Bria Hines Daniel Valentine, Ph.D. Lindsay Hodgens Alex Beringer, Ph.D. Emily Johnson Heather Tinsley, Ph.D. Lauren Jones Joseph Sargent, Ph.D. Kimberly McWhorter Scott Stephens, MFA Mallory Mitchell Tom Sanders, Ph.D. Gabrielle Pringle Marcelo Galafassi, MS, ATC/L Charmella Williams Bruce Finklea, Ph.D. and Susan Thompson, Ph.D. Korey Wilson Paul Mahaffey, Ph.D. The McNair Scholars Program staff plays a significant role in the production of this journal and the program’s operations. We appreciate their continued dedication and acknowledge their valuable contributions. Tonya, Giddens, MSHI Program Coordinator Taylor Teems Program Secretary This second edition of the McNair Research Journal embodies the proceedings of the 11th Annual McNair Scholars Program Research Presentations held on June 25, 2014. Many of these projects have been or will be presented at national conferences in Kansas City; Denton, TX; Cheney, WA; and Seattle, WA. Roberta Leichnitz, Ph.D. Project Director McNair Scholars Program v About TRIO The Federal TRIO Programs were established by Congress to provide educational assistance and opportunities for all Americans regardless of ethnic/racial backgrounds or economic status. TRIO encompassing Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Educational Opportunities Program, and the Ronald E. McNair Post- baccalaureate Achievements programs reflect our country’s commitment to diversity and equality in education. These programs, funded by the Title IV Higher Education Act of 1965, generally serve first generation low-income students, students with disabilities and students from groups underrepresented in higher education. About Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D. Ronald Erwin McNair was born October 21, 1950 in Lake City, South Carolina. McNair’s thirst for scientific knowledge led him to a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from North Carolina A&T State University, graduating magna cum laude. Earning a Ph.D. in Physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1976, he became a widely recognized expert
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