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The Lead, End-Of-Spring 2024, Lindenwood University

The Lead

The Lead is an electronic newsletter produced by the Lindenwood College of Education & Human Services.

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletter -May 2024, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletters

A newsletter from the Lindenwood University Student Government.

Ethical Imperatives And Challenges: Review Of The Use Of Machine Learning For Predictive Analytics In Higher Education, Emily Barnes, James Hutson, Karriem Perry

Faculty Scholarship

The escalating integration of machine learning (ML) in higher education necessitates a critical examination of its ethical implications. This article conducts a comprehensive review of the application of ML for predictive analytics within higher education institutions (HEIs), emphasizing the technology's potential to enhance student outcomes and operational efficiency. The study identifies significant ethical concerns, such as data privacy, informed consent, transparency, and accountability, that arise from the use of ML. Through a detailed analysis of current practices, this review underscores the need for HEIs to develop robust ethical frameworks and technological infrastructures to navigate these challenges effectively. The findings reveal …

Optimizing Adult Learner Success: Applying Random Forest Classifier In Higher Education Predictive Analytics, Emily Barnes, James Hutson, Karriem Perry

Faculty Scholarship

This study examines the application of the Random Forest Classifier (RF) model in predicting academic success among adult learners in higher education. It focuses on evaluating the model's effectiveness using key statistical measures like accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score across a comprehensive dataset from 2013–14 to 2021–22, which includes variables such as age, ethnicity, gender, Pell Grant eligibility, and academic performance metrics. The research highlights the RF model's capability to handle large datasets with varying data types and demonstrates its superiority over traditional regression models in predictive accuracy. Through an iterative process, the study refines the RF model to …

2023-2024 Lindenwood University Honors Convocation, Lindenwood University

Honors Convocation Programs

2023-2024 Lindenwood University Honors Convocation

The Learning Log, April 2024, Lindenwood University

Learning Log

The Learning Log is the electronic newsletter of the Lindenwood University Learning Academy.

Rethinking Plagiarism In The Era Of Generative Ai, James Hutson

Faculty Scholarship

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, has precipitated a paradigm shift in the realms of academic writing, plagiarism, and intellectual property. This article explores the evolving landscape of English composition courses, traditionally designed to develop critical thinking through writing. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into the academic sphere, it necessitates a reevaluation of originality in writing, the purpose of learning research and writing, and the frameworks governing intellectual property (IP) and plagiarism. The paper commences with a statistical analysis contrasting the actual use of LLMs in academic dishonesty with educator …

Garden Of Eden: Gender Integration And Counterculture At Lindenwood, Brennan Overmann

Student Scholarship

A paper about the cultural shifts at Lindenwood College when it transitioned from being an all-women's school to co-educational.

Samuel Stuart Watson: The Unsung Hero Of Lindenwood, Joseph Powers

Student Scholarship

A paper on this historical significance of Lindenwood College benefactor, Samuel Watson.

Spellmann & Sports, Adam Withington

Student Scholarship

A paper describing how Lindenwood University President, Dennis Spellmann, used the expansion of athletics to help the institution recover financially.

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletter -April 2024, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletters

A newsletter from the Lindenwood University Student Government.

Navigating The Maze: The Role Of Pre-Enrollment Socio-Cultural And Institutional Factors In Higher Education In The Age Of Ai, Emily Barnes, James Hutson

Faculty Scholarship

This article explores the complex interplay between pre-enrollment socio-cultural and institutional factors and their impact on the higher education landscape. It challenges traditional metrics of academic achievement, presenting a nuanced perspective on student success that emphasizes the importance of socio-economic backgrounds, cultural capital, and K-12 education quality. The analysis extends to the significant role of institutional attributes in shaping student readiness and decision-making processes. The study advocates for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven assessments by higher education institutions to cater to the diverse needs of the student body, promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Anchored in an extensive …

Bridging The Divide: Improving Digital Humanities Pedagogy By Networking Higher Education And Secondary Education Faculty In St. Louis, Geremy Carnes, Margaret K. Smith

Faculty Scholarship

In 2021, faculty at Lindenwood University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) led the formation of a Saint Louis Digital Humanities (STL DH) Network of faculty and scholars at area universities, schools, and cultural institutions.1 The Lindenwood and SIUE campuses bookend the St. Louis metro area, a region whose strong geospatial presence offers fruitful opportunities for digital humanities (DH) education but which also suffers from long, deeply ingrained economic and racial segregation. While other regional DH networks exist, the STL DH Network is unique in taking undergraduate education and secondary education— and particularly equitable access to education—as its chief focus. …

The Learning Log, March 2024, Lindenwood University

Learning Log

The Learning Log is the electronic newsletter of the Lindenwood University Learning Academy.

The Lead, Mid-Spring 2024, Lindenwood University

The Lead

The Lead is an electronic newsletter produced by the Lindenwood College of Education & Human Services.

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletter -March 2024, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletters

A newsletter from the Lindenwood University Student Government.

Fall 2023 General Education Assessment Report, Lindenwood University

General Education Assessment

Fall 2023 General Education Assessment Report.

The Learning Log, February 2024, Lindenwood University

Learning Log

The Learning Log is the electronic newsletter of the Lindenwood University Learning Academy.

The Use Of A Behavior Chain Interruption Strategy To Teach Mands For Help With An Adult With Intellectual Disability And Deaf-Blindness, Hannah E. Thompson, Robbie Hanson

Faculty Scholarship

Individuals with deaf-blindness and co-occurring diagnoses, such as intellectual and developmental disabilities, may experience difculty with independence, specifcally with communication. One behavior-analytic procedure that may be useful for increasing independence and teaching communication to this population is the behavior-chain interruption strategy (BCIS). The current study examined the use of the BCIS to teach a 65-year-old deaf-blind participant with severe intellectual disability to use a SadoTech Elderly Monitoring Pager to notify others in the environment when help was needed. The researcher alternated between establishing operation (EO; help needed, items missing, or inoperable) and abolishing operation (AO; help not needed, items present, …

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletter -February 2024, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletters

A newsletter from the Lindenwood University Student Government.

The Lead, January 2024, Lindenwood University

The Lead

The Lead is an electronic newsletter produced by the Lindenwood College of Education & Human Services.

The Learning Log, January 2024, Lindenwood University

Learning Log

The Learning Log is the electronic newsletter of the Lindenwood University Learning Academy.

The Learning Log, December 2023, Lindenwood University

Learning Log

The Learning Log is the electronic newsletter of the Lindenwood University Learning Academy.

College Major Area And Career Commitment: Rethinking Steam In Educational- Vocational Guidance, James Hutson, Sara Bagley, Colleen Biri

Faculty Scholarship

Objective: The exigency for higher education to exhibit outcomes aligning with career competencies has intensified, driven by external pressures favoring job-specific training. Amidst shifting career tendencies of Generations Y and Z and the advent of artificial intelligence-led automation, the valuation of different college majors has come under scrutiny. This study aims to dissect the prevailing assumptions and explore the satisfaction and career commitment levels among individuals with career-focused degrees.

Methods: Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study delves into the relationships among areas of study, career commitment, self-esteem, and self-efficacy among alumni from a private Midwestern liberal arts college. Instruments …

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletter -December 2023, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletters

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Demystifying Artificial Intelligence (Ai) For Early Childhood And Elementary Education: A Case Study Of Perceptions Of Ai Of State Of Missouri Educators, Kathryn Arnone, James Hutson, Karen Woodruff

Faculty Scholarship

Artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on society have received a great deal of attention in the past five years since the first Stanford AI100 report. AI already globally impacts individuals in critical and personal ways, and many industries will continue to experience disruptions as the full algorithmic effects are understood. However, with regard to education, adopting in disciplines remains limited largely to Computer Science and Information Technology in postsecondary education. Recent advances with technology are especially promising for their potential to create and scale personalized learning for students, to optimize strategies for learning outcomes, and to increase access to …

The Learning Log, November 2023, Lindenwood University

Learning Log

The Learning Log is the electronic newsletter of the Lindenwood University Learning Academy.

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletter -November 2023, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletters

A newsletter from the Lindenwood University Student Government.

The Lead, Mid-Fall 2023, Lindenwood University

The Lead

The Lead is an electronic newsletter produced by the Lindenwood College of Education & Human Services.

2023 Annual Security And Fire Safety Report (Asfsr), Lindenwood University

Security Reports

Report prepared by the Department of Public Safety and Security Includes Policy Statements for the 2022-2023 Academic Year and Crime Statistics for Calendar Years (CYs) 2020, 2021 & 2022