Originality of Topic

Relevant topic representing two private 4- year  universities on the west coast

Suitability of Journal

Appropriate for Journal on a wide scale; can have positive effect of distribution to other professors who assist students with academic accommodations, which ties to positive outcomes for retention rates.

Introduction
Aim of Study

Need for Study

Introduction provides context for subject matter.

Need for study validated from research stats of number of students with sports related concussions.

Gaps in knowledge related to faculty ability in assisting students with “Return to Learn”

Hypothesis

Not specifically stated but inferred through reading the manuscript that the process of supporting professors who assist students with concussions needs to be improved.

Methods

Approved by IRB

Appropriate research methods used - A two-prong phenomenological approach using individual one-on-one interview, the focus group

Research Questions

Qualitative Research:

13 questions via semi-structured interviews and/ or focus group.

RQs all reviewed by Principle Researchers and other team research team members.

Sample Size

Small sample size of 2 universities, 11 full time faculty who have worked with students with concussions.

Outcomes

Validated outcomes have been referenced for other studies with college athletes/professors and trainers

Statistical Analysis

The data analysis followed a systematic thematic analysis; using a conventional coding method

Results

Tables/Figures

Validity

Results match same concerns with other research on the topic of discussion

Results match findings of interviews:

Faculty being unaware of policies, lack of confidence, and frustration

Discussion:

Clinical relevance

Strength of study

Limitations of Study

The study presents reliable evidence that ensuring policies and procedures should be in place for faculty to follow in order to bring about more effective management of the student “Returning to Learn”

Generalizability of the study, additional studies and reflexivity journal acknowledgement of limitations of the study & strength of the study

Conclusion

Conclusion is very well stated that addresses the need for colleges and universities to provide adequate resources to professors in order to support students returning to a positive and effective learning plan of action that leads to success with TBIs.

Grammar/Structure

The manuscript is well organized for the reader.

Under Institutional Recommendations:

Suggest making first sentence of the paragraph a complete sentence vs. starting with- To……..

References

Appropriately referenced and in alphabetical order

Review

Action

Suggest making first sentence of the paragraph a complete sentence vs. starting with- To……..

Edited the sentence to reflect feedback, sentence now reads:

“Universities should evaluate the resources they offer professors to help them support their students while still upholding and maintaining the rigor of their courses” (page 15)