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Evidence-Informed Programming In Student Affairs: A Mixed Methods Study Examining Behaviors, Perceptions, And Barriers Related To The Use Of Theory And Research In Program Development, Andrea M. Pope May 2020

Evidence-Informed Programming In Student Affairs: A Mixed Methods Study Examining Behaviors, Perceptions, And Barriers Related To The Use Of Theory And Research In Program Development, Andrea M. Pope

Dissertations, 2020-current

For decades, professional organizations and leaders in the field of student affairs have called for student affairs professionals to engage in evidence-informed programming (EIP). EIP refers to the use of theory and empirical research to build programs intended to impact specific student learning or development outcomes. The benefits of EIP range from increasing the likelihood that newly developed programs will “work” to increasing the efficiency of the assessment process and facilitating the use of assessment results for program improvement. Despite the many calls for EIP, there is concern that EIP in student affairs is rare; however, empirical research on professionals’ …


Lgbtq+ Survey For School Psychologists And School Counselors, Stacey Davidson May 2020

Lgbtq+ Survey For School Psychologists And School Counselors, Stacey Davidson

Educational Specialist, 2020-current

School counselors and school psychologists were surveyed regarding their perceptions and experiences working with school aged students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ+) their sexual orientation or gender. Findings indicated that many of those surveyed believe that professional development and experience with the LGBTQ+ population will benefit them the most in ensuring that they can provide for the student’s needs. Perceptions of school support for the LGBTQ+ community were reported as relatively positive. A list of resources are included in the recommendations section.