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Coronavirus Update 1-4-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We are continuing to review new guidance from the CDC and the transmission of omicron in the state and in the University community. We will have more information for you later this week.

“I Kind Of Pushed Back”: Efficiency And Urgency In A No-Excuses Writing Curriculum, Katie Nagrotsky

Education Faculty Publications

Drawing on the concept of structuring contexts (Berchini, 2016) this article explores a white teacher’s understanding of teaching writing in a no-excuses charter management organization network. Through a deductive analysis, the author traces how the teacher’s beliefs about language were shaped by the CMO’s emphasis on efficiency, influencing how he acted on and adapted centralized curriculum and assessment practices. Documenting the ways that whiteness works within the writing curriculum and assessment practices despite stated broader organizational commitments to culturally relevant teaching, the author shows how the curriculum appropriated texts written by People of Color while the assessment practices prioritized correctness …

Teacher Candidates’ Pivot To Virtual Literacy Field Experiences: The Interplay Of Culturally Responsive Sustaining Pedagogies And Improvisation, Mary Coakley-Fields, Courtney Kelly, Katherine Egan Cunningham, Kori Krafick

Education Faculty Publications

This qualitative investigation examines how teacher candidates enrolled in literacy courses navigated virtual field work experiences during summer and fall 2020. The study is grounded in theories of improvisation as a pedagogical practice and culturally responsive and sustaining approaches to teaching. Data show that teacher candidates took advantage of the affordances of the environment and adapted their practice to suit the new situation by improvising and growing their virtual teaching skillset for culturally responsive literacy instruction. Findings reveal the importance of teacher candidates developing improvisational culturally responsive and sustaining practices, including learning about students’ interests, cultures, and experiences and applying …

Volunteer Programs & Service Learning Annual Report 2021-2022, Office Of Volunteer Programs & Service Learning

News, Magazines and Reports

Early in the fall semester, we welcomed Colin Petramale to the VP&SL team as the new Coordinator for Community Partnerships, Faith and Justice! Colin manages the frst year Pioneer Service Grant program, in addition to building and maintaining the relationships with our of-campus community partners.

We strengthened the commitment to our partners by on boarding with GivePulse, our community engagement tracking sofware. Nonproft organizations receive free access through their afliation with SHU, allowing them to publicize partnership opportunities; SHU students, staff and faculty can connect with these partners by searching and signing up for upcoming activities. It’s a win-win situation! …

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure Report 2022, Department Of Public Safety & Emergency Management

News, Magazines and Reports

2022 Sacred Heart University Department of Public Safety Annual Campus Crime & Fire Report.

Master Of Arts In Clinical Mental Health Counseling Annual Assessment Report, Isabelle Farrington College Of Education & Human Development

News, Magazines and Reports

Fall 2020 through Summer 2022.

The core faculty of the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (MA-CMHC) has put together its first, annual data report. It will be a routine and on-going effort to demonstrate the programs accomplishments. It will also be utilized to demonstrate student and program needs.

Post Masters Doctor Of Nursing Practice Online Program Nursing Student Guide, 2022-2023 Edition, Dr. Susan L. Davis, Rn & Richard J. Henley College Of Nursing

News, Magazines and Reports

The Nursing Student Guide is the official student handbook and provides essential DHCON policies and procedures for academic progression and graduation. This guide is intended to supplement the University Catalog and provide information specific to the nursing programs.

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing First Professional Degree & Second Degree Accelerated Student Guide, 2022-2023 Edition, Dr. Susan L. Davis, Rn & Richard J. Henley College Of Nursing

News, Magazines and Reports

The Nursing Student Guide is the official student handbook and provides essential DHCON policies and procedures for academic progression and graduation. This guide is intended to supplement the University Catalog and provide information specific to the nursing programs.

Quarantine Was Very Productive But Lonely, Anonymous

Community Reflections

Class assignment for HI-102-P. No two people’s experiences with Covid-19 are the same, and in February of 2022, it is still a very relevant issue.

Math Department 2021-2022 Newsletter, Mathematics Department

Mathematics Newsletter

Welcome to our annual Mathematics Department Newsletter. As we are slowly coming out of the pandemic, we were able to resume many of our normal events.

Professional Development Schools And Future Teachers Of America Clubs: A Promising Pipeline, Maureen F. Ruby, Ernesto Davilla

Education Faculty Publications

This paper discusses the opportunity for universities and Professional Development Schools (PDSs) to engage with Future Teachers of America (FTA) clubs and similar groups in secondary schools to ensure the future of the profession. Student leaders and their mentor from an active high school FTA club share their perspectives on the benefits of membership in an active FTA. They aspire to engage in authentic educational experiences through relationships with teacher preparation programs and diverse classroom opportunities. In alignment with the National Association for Professional Development Schools (NAPDS) Nine Essentials, collaboration with FTA clubs is a boundary-spanning opportunity for faculty that …

Coronavirus Update 12-30-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

What to Do If You Test Positive During Break -- Masking -- Social Distancing -- Stay Home if You Feel Sick -- Testing for Employees -- Booster Clinics -- Study and Travel Abroad.

Coronavirus Update 12-21-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

As we prepare for what appears to be a challenging January, we want to remind you of the need to receive a booster shot before your return to campus after the Christmas break if you are eligible or no later than March 1.

Lilly Fellows Program Grant To Fund Conference Honoring Vatican Ii, Shu Founding, Sacred Heart University

Events

Sacred Heart University has received a Lilly Fellows Program grant to develop and host a three-day, regional conference next October on Vatican II and Catholic Higher Education which will be held on the 60th anniversaries of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) and Sacred Heart University’s founding.

Coronavirus Update 12-9-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We want to thank you all again for your commitment to the Pioneer Promise this semester. That commitment on the part of the entire community helped us keep the number of positive cases very low and avoid the kind of big spikes that some of our neighboring colleges and universities experienced.

Links To Weekend Booster Clinics (12/11 And 12/12), The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

These clinics will be expanded to 200 slots. The link will stop working when the clinic is full.

Coronavirus Update 12-2-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

By now, we are sure you have heard about the omicron variant of the coronavirus. It originated in South Africa or Europe, and the first U.S. case has been identified in California.

Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 11, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Flying Home for the Holidays -- The Gift of Charity -- Celebrating Hanukkah -- Plans for Winter Break? -- Community Theatre Hosts Connecticut's Got Talent -- Spotlight: Audrey's Corner -- D1 Football Wins NEC Title -- Art and Entertainment: Hallmark Christmas Couple -- Fashion: Mary Quant -- Sports: Sacred Heart Men’s and Women’s Fencing Update

Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU Student Attends Astroworld -- The Trial of Ahmaud Arbery -- Post-Pandemic Job Hunting -- Student Get Ready to Study Abroad -- Fraternity and Sorority Life Events Update -- SHU Announces Partnership With Food Rescue - US -- Professor Named CT Nurses Association Vice President -- TAP Presents “As You Like It” -- Princess Diana’s On-Screen Portrayals -- Women’s DI Wrestling Makes Historic Start

Coronavirus Update 11-16-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We want to take a moment to thank you and congratulate you for the attention you have paid to the Pioneer Promise this semester. As a result, our COVID numbers have been low (as of today we have one active case in our community) and we have been able to gather and hold many events that we missed out on last year.

Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: New Provost at SHU -- News: Republicans Take Over Blue States -- Closing the Chapter on Facebook -- Perspectives: Fairfield Restaurant Week -- Sophomores Finding Housing Off -Campus -- SHU’s Elves Holiday Toy Drive -- “Songs of Sanctuary: A Concert Against Bullying -- Spring 2022 Registration: How Did it Go? -- Athlete Spotlight: Malik Grant Q&A

Coronavirus Update 11-9-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Pre-holiday Testing: We are offering the opportunity to be tested for those who want to ensure they are negative before traveling home.

Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Update: Hockey Arena -- Family Weekend 2021 -- Top 5 News Stories of the Week -- Perspectives: What is Cancel Culture -- Senior Spotlight -- SHU's Annual Turkey Drive -- Theater Arts Program Presents “The Other Josh Cohen -- Uniting Hearts: Paving The Way To Financial Freedom -- Arts and Entertainment: “SNL” with Kim Kardashian -- 2021 World Series: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros - Women’s Soccer Making Late October Playoff Push

Health Technology In School-Based Health Centers: Supporting Continuous Care During Covid-19, Erin Sullivan, Anna Goddard, Paula Fields, Suzanne Mackey

Nursing Faculty Publications

Background: Children and adolescents in the United States face disparities by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, including unequal access to consistent and high-quality healthcare. School-based health centers (SBHCs) promote health equity by delivering primary, mental, and other health services directly to students in their schools. The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States resulted in schools and SBHCs closing their physical sites and pivoting to virtual service delivery. Methods: In the months immediately following school closures, school-based health center practitioners and sponsors participated in an online listening series to share how they used technology to creatively advertise services, engage with students, …

Coronavirus Update 10-27-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

There is new guidance from the CDC regarding the time frame in which vaccinated people should be tested if they were a close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Dead's at Red's -- Plans for Halloween -- SHU Alumnus Dario Melendez -- New Netflix Series "Squid Games" -- Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Fundraiser -- "Legends of Fear" Haunted House -- Spotlight: The s.w.e.e.t Life of Therapy Animals -- Arts and Entertainment -- Football Grabs Win over CCSU -- Sacred Heart Men’s Hockey Upsets #12 Boston University-- Women’s Bowling Looks to Roll over Competition This Season

Coronavirus Update 10-21-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We hope you are as excited about Family Weekend as we are. The forecast is calling for crisp fall weather that will be perfect for the activities planned. We are pleased to tell you that we will be relaxing our rule about family members in the residence halls for Family Weekend.

Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: 2021 Homecoming Weekend -- Fire Safety at SHU -- Is Social Media a Threat to Public Safety? -- Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers -- Fall Season Is Here -- ZTA Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- The Environmental Club at SHU -- Men’s Volleyball Heading to the NEC -- SHU Diving in Head First This Season

Coronavirus Update 10-13-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We want to share that—in conjunction with Hartford HealthCare—we will be offering a clinic for Pfizer booster shots for those who received the Pfizer vaccine.

Coronavirus Update 10-7-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

As of today, we continue to have low COVID numbers (three cases currently) in the SHU community. This is encouraging.