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Covid-19 Operating Plan, Spring 2021 Semester, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Pandemic Documents

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Reports From Academic Staff In The College Of Sciences And Health On The Adaptations Made To Teaching, Learning And Assessment During The Covid-19 Situation From March 2020 To January 2021 [Document - Note Presentation And Recording Also Available], Michael Devereux

Group Reports

Staff in the College of Sciences and Health made substantial changes to their approaches to learning, teaching and assessment in the period from March 2020 to January 2021 due to the Covid-19 situation.

In order to highlight the work undertaken by staff and to share their experience, staff were invited to submit a brief summary on some aspect of how they have adapted their teaching, learning and assessment practice e.g. by using a new technology, by using a new method, by doing something differently. Submissions were invited from academic staff individually or in groups and multiple submissions were permitted ...

Rapid Transition Of A Technical Course From Face-To-Face To Online, Swapna Gottipatti, Venky Shankaraman

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Just like most universities around the world, the senior management at Singapore Management University decided to move all courses to a virtual, online, synchronous mode, giving instructors a very short notice period—one week—to make this transition. In this paper, we describe the challenges, practical solutions adopted, and the lessons learnt in rapidly transitioning a face-to-face Master’s degree course in Text Analytics and Applications into a virtual, online, course format that could deliver a quality learning experience.

Peer Victimization And Experiences Of Violence At School And At Home Among School Age Children With Disabilities In Pakistan And Afghanistan, Rozina Somani, Julienne Corboz, Rozina Karmaliani, Esnat D. Chirwa, Judith Mcfarlane, Hussain Maqbool Ahmed Khuwaja, Nargis Asad, Yasmeen Hassan Somani, Ingrid Van Der Heijden, Rachel Jewke

School of Nursing & Midwifery

Background: Children with disabilities are more likely to experience violence or injury at school and at home, but there is little evidence from Central Asia.
Objective: To describe the prevalence of disability and associations with peer violence perpetration and victimization, depression, corporal punishment, school performance and school attendance, among middle school children in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Method: This is a secondary analysis of data gathered in the course of evaluations of interventions to prevent peer violence conducted in Pakistan and Afghanistan as part of the 'What Works to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls Global Programme'. In Pakistan, the research ...

Health Literacy Of University Students In Covid-19 Pandemic And Infodemic: A Pakistani Perspective, Rozeen Shaukat, Muhammad Asif Naveed

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research investigated the levels of health literacy among Pakistani university students in the Covid-19 pandemic and infodemic. The university students were surveyed using an online questionnaire at two public sector universities and one private sector university in Punjab-Pakistan. The administration of the data collection instrument was completed with permission from concerned authorities. A total of 374 responses received which were imported to SPSS and analyzed by applying descriptive as well as inferential statistics. The results revealed that the health literacy of university students in the Covid-19 pandemic and infodemic was not at an optimal level as these participants expressed ...

Right To Play's Intervention To Reduce Peer Violence Among Children In Public Schools In Pakistan: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial, Rozina Karmaliani, Judith Mcfarlane, Hussain Maqbool Ahmed Khuwaja, Yasmeen Hassan Somani, Shireen Shehzad, Tazeen Saeed Ali, Nargis Asad, Esnat D. Chirwa, Rachel Jewkes

School of Nursing & Midwifery

Background: Peer violence is common globally, but a little researched topic in low-and middle-income countries. This study presents the evaluation of a two-year randomized controlled trial of a structured play-based life-skills intervention implemented in schools in Hyderabad, Pakistan.
Objective: To determine the impact of the intervention on school-based peer violence (victimization and perpetration) and depression among school children.
Methods: 40 single-sex public schools were randomized into two study arms (20 per arm 10 of each sex). A total of 1752 grade 6 students (929 from intervention and 823 from control schools) were enrolled in the trial. The two-year intervention was ...

Message From Dr. Petillo 12/11/20, The Coronavirus Planning Team, John J. Petillo

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Dear students, faculty and staff,

Well, it certainly has been an unusual year. They say that every cloud has a silver lining. The silver lining for me in all that we have fought through this semester is YOU. This year has reinforced in a big way what I already knew about you—you care about others and SHU’s mission and values; you are resilient and adaptable; you are creative and find new ways to overcome challenges; you are hard-working and determined in the face of adversity; you are Pioneers in every sense of the word. And, when I say ...

Needs Assessment Of Podcast Use For Professional Development And Lifelong Learning In Crnas, Sydney Loesing

DNP Final Project Depository

In the rapidly evolving world of medical education and content, professional development is not just a choice, it is an obligation. Despite the rising popularity of podcast use over the last 10 years, there is still little-known if they effectively meet the needs of professional development and lifelong learning for anesthesia experts, specifically CRNAs. A needs assessment was performed to determine if anesthesia-focused podcasts are a valuable component to professional development and lifelong learning. The needs assessment survey encompassed 14 questions that looked at participant demographics, overall outlooks and preferences on current anesthesia-focused podcasts, desired modes of professional development, and ...

High School Students As Citizen Scientists To Decrease Radon Exposure, Ellen J. Hahn, Craig Wilmhoff, Mary Kay Rayens, Nicholas B. Conley, Emily Morris, Angela Larck, Trista Allen, Susan M. Pinney

Nursing Faculty Publications

Residents in rural Kentucky (KY) and suburban Ohio (OH) expressed concerns about radon exposure and lung cancer. Although 85% of lung cancer cases are caused by tobacco smoke, radon exposure accounts for 10–15% of lung cancer cases. Academic and community members from the University of KY and the University of Cincinnati developed and pilot-tested a family-centered, youth-engaged home radon testing toolkit. The radon toolkit included radon information, and how to test, interpret, and report back findings. We educated youth as citizen scientists and their teachers in human subjects protection and home radon testing using the toolkit in the classroom ...

Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate_Research Continuity Update Email, University Of Maine Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Email from the Office of Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, University of Maine regarding an update on COVID-19 testing for Return to Campus research facilities.

Covid-19_President Friday Futurecast_December 4, 2020, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Office of the President

Weekly updates from Joan Ferrini-Mundy, University of Maine President, providing details about issues related to COVID-19 at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias.

Alumni Association_Students Adapt To Changes Amid Covid Safety Precautions, University Of Maine Alumni Association

Alumni Association

Screenshot of University of Maine Alumni Association webpage regarding students adapting to changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Bdn, Wmtw Report On Covid-19 Case Figures, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding a Bangor Daily News and WMTW (Channel 8 in Portland) report on recent COVID-19 case figures for the University of Maine System.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Wheeler Cited In Press Herald Coverage Of Campus Wastewater Testing, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding The Portland Press Herald talking with Robert Wheeler, University of Maine associate professor of microbiology and leader of the COVID-19 water sampling initiative at UMaine, about testing wastewater to predict COVID-19 outbreaks on campus and in the town of Orono.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Press Herald Updates Ums Covid-19 Case Numbers, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding The Portland Press Herald report of 67 active COVID-19 cases among the eight University of Maine System campuses on Sunday, November 22, 2020.

Forward Together Update—11/23/20, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from the COVID-19 Response Team reminding the UNI community to stay vigilant during the winter break and continue efforts to reduce the spread of COVID and that they will update information during the break. Also provides information on Student Health Clinic hours and useful links.

Covid-19 President Memo_November 22, 2020, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Office of the President

Message from Joan Ferrini-Mundy, University of Maine President to the University of Maine community regarding the completion of the in-person part of the 2020 Fall Semester and testing for COVID-19.

Covid-19_President Friday Futurecast_November 20, 2020, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Office of the President

Weekly updates from Joan Ferrini-Mundy, University of Maine President, providing details about issues related to COVID-19 at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias.

It_Important It Resource Information Email, David M. Demers

Information Technology

Email reminder sent to University of Maine System employees from University of Maine System Information Technology regarding the the availability of the IT Resources and Tools guide.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Ferrini-Mundy Delivers Knapp Lecture To Aplu, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding the Public Voice, the newsletter of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU), reporting that University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy delivered the Seaman A. Knapp Memorial Lecture online on October 28, 2020.

Free Uni Face Coverings, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces the availability of free face masks for the UNI community available from the UNI Bookstore or Essentials in the Maucker Union.

Chancellor Messages_Still In This Together, Dannel P. Malloy

Chancellor

Message to the University of Maine System community from Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy with updates on COVID-19 in the state of Maine, transition to remote learning following the Thanksgiving break, and the return to campuses for the 2021 Spring Semester.

Covid-19_President Friday Futurecast_November 13, 2020, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Office of the President

Weekly updates from Joan Ferrini-Mundy, University of Maine President, providing details about issues related to COVID-19 at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias.

Forward Together Update—11/13/20, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Explains the update to the Panther Health Survey based on new guidance from the Black Hawk County Health Department. Questions were revised to include the household members as a component of determining COVID exposure.

Ums_Covid-19 Announcements_Umaine System Preparing Students For A Safe Return Home At Thanksgiving, University Of Maine System

University of Maine System Announcements

Announcement regarding preparing students for a safe return home for the Thanksgiving break 2020, from the webpages of the University of Maine System.

Uni Test Iowa Now Open, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Outlines the procedures for students, faculty, and staff to get tested for the Coronavirus at the UNI Test Iowa site. Also, a reminder of the counseling resources available.

Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate_Research Continuity Update Email, Kody Varahramyan

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Email from Kody Varahramyan, Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, University of Maine regarding an update to the Plan for Phased Continuity of the Research Enterprise due to the announcements by the State of Maine in response to the surging cases of COVID-19 in Maine and the nation.

Coronavirus Update 11-7-20, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Everything went very well today both with the exit testing and with parents coming to pick up students who are choosing to finish up the semester from home.

Covid-19 President_Covid-19 Community Update, November 7, 2020, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Office of the President

Email update from Joan Ferrini-Mundy President, University of Maine to the University of Maine community regarding an outbreak of COVID-19 cases among employees who worked in Facilities Management (FM) offices.

Coronavirus Update 11-6-2020, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Since we communicated with you yesterday, we have a total of 34 new positive COVID-19 cases—25 on campus and nine off campus. We are also still receiving results from this week’s random asymptomatic testing. Because of this continued spike, we are moving our alert status to red. This decision was made after careful deliberations and discussion with state and local health officials about how best to contain the virus.