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Questions Regarding The Revised Grade Point Average Policy, Rebecca Kennerly

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Downtime Procedures, Dustin Anderson

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Report On Pilot Sris, Rob Pirro

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Status Of The Writing Qep, Rob Pirro

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Student Employment Policy, Lisa Abbott

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Review Of Quantitative And Qualitative Methodologies, Richard E. Cleveland

Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development Faculty Presentations

This presentation was given during the Georgia Southern University SoTL Academy.

Faculty Input Regarding Activities In Which The University Expects Them To Participate In, James P. Braselton

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Upcoming Project To Solicit Input For Library Electronic Subscription Adjustments, Russell Thackston

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Unsatisfactory Teaching Evaluation For Late Grades, Scott A. Beck

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Prior Learning Assessment Proposal, Dustin Anderson

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Study Abroad Faculty Salary Model, Kelly Berry

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Tasers On Campus, Michelle Haberland

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Irb Processes And Guidelines, Richard E. Cleveland

Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development Faculty Presentations

This session is for Students who have completed some coursework in their EdS or EdD program and want to get oriented to the research process and/or students who are about ready to start their action research projects (EdS) or dissertations (EdD).

Dr. Richard E. Cleveland will present an introduction and overview of IRB processes and guidelines. The session will facilitate both small- and whole-group interaction. Students are encouraged to bring current IRB materials (at whatever stage of completion) for peer collaboration.

Qep Process Writing Survey: Process And Results, Xiaomei Song

GS4 Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium

Goals and Objectives: Our institution, Georgia Southern University, has selected a Quality Enhanced Plan (QEP) focusing on fostering effective student writing and associated thinking skills across all college and in the disciplines. In addition to the 1st Student Learning Outcome (SLO) of demonstrating argumentation, analysis, and synthesis skills through writing, the 2nd SLO in our QEP highlights students’ engagement in process writing. In this presentation, we will describe how the qualitative technique, along with the quantitative method, have been used to capture students’ engagement in process writing through a pre-post design.

Theoretical Framework: Since the 1980s, writing pedagogy …

Building Successful Academic And Behavioral Programs For At-Risk Youth: Low And No Cost Options, Jeannette Hallam

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference

In order to effectively educate all students and make progress in closing the achievement gap, we must look at two areas for school improvement: positive relationships, and school policies and procedures. Participants in this group will walk away with strategies for building positive relationships, reducing the drop-out rate, and assisting students in meeting their goals. Participants will also learn how to evaluate current policies and procedures that may be restricting student growth or achievement through data awareness.

Relationship-Based School & Classroom Management, Ryan Lucas, Matt Teegarden

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference

Participants will learn about the four roles of relationship-based classroom and school management in working with students of all ages. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on previous interactions with students (some that went well and some that didn't go so well), learn which role is their strength ("go-to" role), and identify the role with which they need peer support. This presentation is given lecture style with encouraged audience participation and includes plenty of laughter, practical applications, and"just-in-time" ideas to implement the very next day.

Systems Of Care For Addressing The Traumatic Impact Of Violence Exposure On Student Well-Being, Laurie A. Garo, Nakeshia Williams, Tiffany Hollis

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference

Our presentation addresses mental health needs of youth from concentrated poverty and exposure to violence. We describe the Systems of Care model and recommend a framework for implementation within school, family and community based settings. Topics include mental health, environmental trauma, poverty, and youth cultural violence. Target Audience: educators, school- and community-based counselors & support staff, social workers, and educational researchers.

Rigor Demystified, Now What?: Applying & Aligning Webb’S Depth Of Knowledge To Literacy & Math Instruction., Barbara Serianni, Kelly Brooksher

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference

After exploring the four levels of cognitive rigor in Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and the alignment to the Common Core. Participants will further engage in hands-on activities designed to model the application of DOK in the content areas of literacy and mathematics to improve instructional alignment, increase student engagement, and ensure appropriate rigor in classroom activities and assessment.

Campus Communication Plans For Carrying Guns Legislation?, Kathy Albertson

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Accessibility Of Older Campus Buildings For Handicapped Persons, Nan Lobue

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Attendance Policy For University Sponsored Activities, Errol-Anthony Spence-Sutherland, Student Government Association

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

From Reflection To Employment: Using Digital Portfolios In School Counselor Education, Richard E. Cleveland, Catherine Hammond

Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development Faculty Presentations

Many counselor education programs utilize digital portfolios for students to archive assignments. Such portfolios can also be used when students exit the program interviewing for employment. This presentation highlights how one counselor education program implemented digital portfolios as a means for fostering student reflection, and subsequently evolved the portfolios towards satisfying both comprehensive exam and student employment goals.

Follow Up "Using Accumulated Sick Days Towards Retirement For Faculty Under Orp", Aimao Zhang

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Athletic Budget Increases, Marc D. Cyr

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Salary Increases For Promotion In Professorial Rank, Robert Costomiris

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Attendance Verification Issues For Online Students, John Dyer

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Importance Of Book Publishing At Gsu, Karl E. Peace

Faculty Senate Index

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Librarian's Report 2016 Combined, Georgia Southern

Faculty Senate Librarian's Reports

No abstract provided.

2016-2017 Senate, Senate Committee, And University Committee Membershiip,, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate Membership Lists

No abstract provided.

Higher Education In Ecuador: A Reflective Analysis, Crystal Edenfield

Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs

Over the last decade, many changes have taken place in Ecuador regarding education, specifically higher education. A new president was elected in 2006 and as a result a new constitution was approved in 2008. This new constitution offered educational opportunities to all Ecuadorians. The purpose of this paper is to analyze higher education in Ecuador. It will discuss and react to Ecuador’s demographics as well as the highlights of the country’s higher education system. It will conclude with considering the implications.