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Interdisciplinary Integrated Primary And Behavioral Healthcare (I2pbh) Initiative, John Ronnau, Deepu George, Maria Hernandez, Salvador Arellano Iii, Myrna Ruiz

Research Symposium

Purpose: The Interdisciplinary Integrated Primary and Behavioral Healthcare (I2PBH) Initiative will train University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) mental health graduates to deliver high quality, evidence-based Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) services in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) – a high-need, high-demand, medically underserved Hispanic region along the US-Mexico border. Specifically, the I2PBH initiative will train 24 UTRGV mental health graduates annually to deliver high-quality IBH clinical services through the evidence based Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. With a training emphasis on basic/advanced theory and clinical skills in the PCBH model, students will serve as Behavioral Health Consultants (BHC) …

Navigating Multiracial Identity Development In The Digital Ages: An Intersectional Exploration, Diana Mccullough

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

In the 2020 U.S. Census, 33.8 million individuals reported multiracial identities, which increased since 2010 from nine million (US Census, 2020). Despite the substantial growth in multiracial individuals, there remains a dearth of understanding regarding the unique challenges and determining factors shaping their identity. This session aims to equip counselors and counselor educators with evidence-based strategies to navigate and support the intricate identity development of multiracial clients and students.

Interdisciplinary Integrated Primary And Behavioral Healthcare (I2pbh) Initiative, John Ronnau, Deepu George, Maria Hernandez, Salvador Arellano Iii, M. Ruiz

Research Symposium

Purpose: The Interdisciplinary Integrated Primary and Behavioral Healthcare (I2PBH) Initiative will train University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) mental health graduates to deliver high quality, evidence-based Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) services in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) – a high-need, high-demand, medically underserved Hispanic region along the US-Mexico border. Specifically, the I2PBH initiative will train 24 UTRGV mental health graduates annually to deliver high-quality IBH clinical services through the evidence based Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. With a training emphasis on basic/advanced theory and clinical skills in the PCBH model, students will serve as Behavioral Health Consultants (BHC) …

Interdisciplinary Integrated Primary And Behavioral Healthcare (I2pbh) Initiative, John Ronnau, Deepu George, Maria Hernandez, Evan Garcia, Myrna Ruiz

Research Symposium

Purpose: The Interdisciplinary Integrated Primary and Behavioral Healthcare (I²PBH) initiative will train University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) mental health graduates to deliver high quality, evidence-based Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) services in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) – a high-need, high-demand, medically underserved Hispanic region along the US-Mexico border. Specifically, the I²PBH initiative will train 24 UTRGV mental health graduates annually to deliver high-quality Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) clinical services through the evidence based Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. With a training emphasis on basic/advanced theory and clinical skills in the PCBH model, students …

High Illusion Of Control Adolescents: A Moderated Mediation Analyses Of The Effects Of Forms Of Counterfactual Thinking And Gender In Problem Gambling And Gaming, Larry Okechukwu Awo Dr., George Nzeadi Duru Mr.

International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking

Abstract

Three studies (Study 1, N = 322 male adolescents, Study 2, N = 401 male and female adolescents, and Study 3, longitudinal, N = 56 male and female adolescents) analyzed the effects cognitive and psychographic variables in the relationships among illusion of control (IC), problem gambling and problem gaming. Moderated mediation analyses results using PROCESS macro in the three studies confirmed: (1) the positive mediating effect of upward CFT in the association between IC and problem gambling and problem gaming; (2) the negative mediating effect of downward CFT in the association between IC and problem gambling and problem gaming; …

The Intersection Between Race, Ethnicity, And Identity Formation: Implications For Counseling Multiracial Clients, Diana Garcia, Chantel Johnson, Quietya D. Walker

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

Learning Outcome 1: Participants will understand the lived experiences of multiracial individuals whose parents are from two or more minority statuses.

Learning Outcome 2: Participants will be able to explore the determinants of racial and ethnic self‐identities and the potential consequences of adopting one of these labels on an individual's self‐esteem and perceptions of discrimination.

Learning Outcome 3: Participants will understand the counseling and educational implications of working with multiracial clients.

Adults With Learning Disabilities, Sami El Ahmadie

Adult Education Research Conference

In this literature review, I seek to shed light on the struggles faced by adults with learning disabilities in two particular areas: Employment and Stigma.

Overlap Analysis Using Oclc Wms, Janice Schuster

HELIN Library Consortium Annual Conference

A brief demonstration of the process I came up with to use OCLC WMS to do an overlap analysis of online journal titles that we subscribe to directly through EBSCO, i.e. our paid subscriptions, and the access we have to those titles through our databases, in order to identify subscribed titles that we could potentially cancel. This is timely since the EBSCO renewal process starts in early June.

The Impact Of Ableism On Disability Discrimination In Employment, Emily Crispino

Academic Festival

Ableism is defined simply as discrimination in favor of able-bodied people. Whether it is a conscious or unconscious bias, many able-bodied people tend to believe that people with disabilities are less capable than themselves. Employment is an area in which implicit biases are often used when considering people with disabilities for job positions. In many cases, people with disabilities are denied employment opportunities due to assumptions that they will be less capable than able-bodied candidates. However, each individual with a disability has a unique set of traits and skills. Some individuals have physical disabilities while others have learning or cognitive …

Spirituality Among ‌College‌ ‌Students‌ ‌With‌ ‌Physical‌ ‌Disabilities:‌ ‌A‌ ‌Phenomenology‌, Andrew Clinton, Victoria Truhe, Alexa Posa, Hannah Mullins, Tessa Hansen, Elizabeth Canby Sites, Marilyn Gadomski

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Applied

Building The Plane While Flying It: School And College Policy Responses To The Covid-19 Pandemic, Olivia M. Boggs, Brittany Bellamy, Julie Eavenson, Tiffany Mcbride

Georgia Educational Research Association Conference

The quandary of how to deliver quality instruction in the midst of a virulent and unabated pandemic for which there are no medications or vaccination is the greatest educational dilemma of our age. Using modified interpretive policy analysis (IPA), the paper reports the results of a study that examined the challenges, responsiveness, and efficacy of policies initiated during the early outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in three sectors of the education community: (1) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), (2) public schools offering services to disabled students, and (3) research universities in four geographic locations. Specific attention is given to …

Faith-Based Intervention: Bridging The Religiosity Gap, Mariah Williams

Capstone Showcase

MARIAH WILLIAMS

Faith-Based Intervention: Bridging the Religiosity Gap

Religion and Spirituality (RS) has been suggested to play a positive role in the recovery process for severe mental illness. Although there is still a lot of controversy with the relationship of RS in the mental health field, previous research shows that RS promotes a healthier lifestyle, fosters a personal sense of community, and provides unique coping mechanisms for those who are in the recovery process. These findings further suggest that the need for faith-based intervention into recovery has become crucial for patients who have an intrinsic belief system. However, because there …

Employer Perceptions Of Addiction Recovery And Hiring Decisions, Haley Henderson, Valerie Hoots, Joseph Barnet, Andrea Clements

River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference

Abstract Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a widespread, and ever-growing problem in American society today. Individuals who undergo treatment for their addiction often find it difficult to gain employment due to employers' negative perceptions of addiction. Previous research has found that many employers have a stigma of those in addiction recovery. However, little research has been done to determine if these stigmas affect hiring decisions. Drug and alcohol misuse are prominent in the Appalachian area, which presents an issue for employers in the area who maintain a drug-free work place or who have a stigma of those in addiction …

Department Chair As University Change Agent: A Practitioner-Researcher Leadership Model, Robbie J. Steward Ph.D.

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

This symposium describes the leadership of department chair, who assumes the position as an institutional change agent by implementing strategies associated with leadership using the practitioner-researcher model. Positive outcomes and unanticipated consequences and implications will be discussed.

Coaching Through The Tfi And Using Eoy Data, Shantay S. Evans

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

PRESENTATION ABSTRACT: Teams are coached to enhance efficiency and effectiveness by Working Smarter, not Harder to implement the PBIS framework. Implementing the PBIS framework with fidelity and incorporating input from all stakeholders (staff, students, family, and community) to help shape practices are at the core of increasing PBIS sustainability. Parents and community members who attend this presentation can learn more about the strategies teams use to incorporate feedback and provide beneficial information for use in the home and within their local communities, industries, and businesses.

This school year, teams used the Tiered Fidelity Inventory to measure their perceptions of PBIS …

The Role Of Ada Inclusive Policies In The Recruiting Of Applicants With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Kendall L. Ray, Theresa K. Depriest, Tiffany D. Rogers, Mark C. Frame

River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a set of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by deficits in social interactions and interpersonal communication, repetitive behaviors, and narrow focus or interests. The severity of ASD is variable, but the symptoms span the entire lifespan of the individuals with ASD and few effective treatments for these symptoms have been identified. Each year in the United States, there are approximately 50,000 people with ASD who turn 18 years old in the United States (Shattuck et al., 2012). Where most 18 year olds are likely to go out and get a job, the employment prospect of individuals with …

Assessing Levels Of Stigma And Accessing Mental Health Services, Kristina Giacobbe, Mike Morrison, Carrie Arnold

Western Research Forum

Assessing Levels of Stigma and Accessing Mental Health Services

Post-secondary students report high levels of anxiety and depression along with a host of other mental health issues (Fink, 2014). The present study focused on predictors of use of counselling services as well as strategies that would make the service easier to use by undergraduate students. Theoretical rationale included Astin’s Input-Environment-Outcome (I-E-O) (Fink, 2014), Theory of Planned Behaviour (Marsh, 2011), and Self-Regulatory Model (Oexle, 2015). The sample included 153 male and female students at a large research intensive university in Ontario. Participants ranged from ages 18-24 who completed the Satisfaction with …

Roles And Responsibilities Of Deans And Directors In Digital Initiatives And Campus Irs, Kathlin Ray, Gale Etschmaier, John Ulmschneider

Digital Initiatives Symposium

Abstract: Panelists from both public and private institutions will discuss their experiences with digital initiatives and institutional repositories from the perspective of a library dean or director. Library leaders will share lessons, successes (and failures) associated with their digital initiatives/IR journeys.

Learning outcomes: Attendees will understand why libraries create IR programs, the role of the IR in a library’s strategic mission, opportunities and challenges of campus collaborations and the future trajectories of digital initiatives and institutional repositories.

Legal Guidance Related To Behavioral Supports For Students With Disabilities, Emily Suski

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

This presentation will focus on the relationship between behavioral supports, FAPE, and LRE. In addition, it will include information on how behavioral issues trigger child find/the responsibility to evaluate students for special education. It will also cover bullying--specifically how bullying of (or by) students with disabilities gives rise to responsibilities to address the issue in the IEP. Finally, it will cover how Hospital/Homebound should and should not be used for students exhibiting behavioral problems.

5-Point Scales: Five Points Away From Beating Behavior Problems, Michelle Bolling

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Five-point scales have been used in treating pain, anger, anxiety and educationally for children on the Autism Spectrum. Because 5-point scales are visual and match abstract ideas with numbers, they are well-suited for use with children of all ages. They can easily be implemented in a variety of settings, including by parents at home. Participants will learn how to develop, use, and monitor 5-point scale interventions; see different case studies applications; and explore applications within an RTI/MTSS framework. Case studies for individual and class-wide intervention from grades PK – 12 will be shared.

Responding To Their Voice: The Needs Of Postsecondary Students With Intellectual And/Or Developmental Disabilities, Lucretia A. Berg

TAC Talks

Background: Students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) enter college with persisting adaptive behavior needs impeding academic and employment outcomes. Research indicates independence in adaptive behaviors is more critical for outcome than IQ. Occupational therapy (OT) provides intervention to develop adaptive behaviors yet is often discontinued by secondary school.

Method: Qualitative instrumental, exploratory case study of Northwest college educating students with IDD regarding adaptive behavior needs in relation to scope of OT.

Participants: Thirty-one participants secured through purposive and snowball sampling included college: administrators; instructors; OTs; parents or guardians; and students.

Data Collection: Data collection used in-depth interviews supported by …

Cross-Cultural Counseling And Education Conference Program 2016, Child And Family Guidance, Inc., Georgia Southern University, Coastal Georgia Center

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

Official Conference Program

Supporting Rapidly Growing Online Programs In Times Of Change, Mary Ann Mercante, Ying Lin

Charleston Library Conference

In May 2012, Maryville University launched two online graduate Nursing programs. Twenty‐eight months later, 2,321 students from across the United States were enrolled as online‐only students in these programs. Two additional Nursing graduate programs are going online as well as an MBA program. Concurrently, Library space is being reconfigured to accommodate student support services from other areas and to provide more learning spaces for students. With less space for physical collections and more students to support, Maryville University Library is trying to find ways to provide better research support for all its students. How Maryville is handling these challenges and …

Application Of An Education Research Lab (Erl) Model To A Community Sailing Program, Lauren Shure, Emilie Ney, Precious Broffee, Gerene K. Starratt, Andy Roberts

South Florida Education Research Conference

This presentation showcases the application of a university-based education research lab (ERL) model to the evaluation of a community sailing program for individuals with disabilities. Presenters conceptualize the ERL model as a mutually beneficial relationship between universities and community education agencies.

The Effects Of Vocational Support Programs On Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Angel Kester, Addie T. Martin, Ivey M. Mcrory, Marybeth Williams

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Purpose: The purpose of this review is to examine the effects of vocational support programs versus the absence of vocational support programs on employment rates, social skills, and quality of life of transition-aged youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related diagnoses.

Methods: The CINAHL, Cochrane Collection Plus, Medline, PubMed, and UpToDate databases were searched for articles pertaining to our purpose statement. Four reviewers analyzed the articles for results and extracted data regarding sample characteristics, treatment characteristics, assessment tools, and outcomes.

Results: Nine studies were included, all of which related to the effects of vocational support programs on individuals with …

April Agenda, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting minutes.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting minutes.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting minutes.

A Human Resource Development Performance Improvement Model For Workers With Mental Retardation In Supported Employment, Sandra L. Fornes, Tonette S. Rocco, Howard Rosenberg, Jo D. Gallagher

South Florida Education Research Conference

This literature review discusses the factors for successful job retention of adult workers with mental retardation, including external factors related to work environments and internal issues of the individual worker. Through the synthesis of the literature, a performance improvement model for supported employment is discussed based on Holton’s (1999) human resource development/performance improvement model.

Development Of Knowledge Domains And An Instrument To Assess Probation Officers’ Knowledge Of Offenders With Intellectual Disabilities, Valerie E. D. Russell

South Florida Education Research Conference

The purpose of this study was to develop knowledge domains and an instrument to assess probation officers’ knowledge levels of offenders with intellectual disabilities by utilizing a synthesis of subject matter analysis technique and a comprehensive review of literature. Results can be used to develop effective training for probation officers.