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Exploring Reading Habits And Academic Success In Rural Kenya, Florence Mugambi

Florence N. Mugambi

Bilingualism In The Classroom: European Students In Australia, Beata Webb

Beata Webb

Tertiary education worldwide has undergone revolutionary changes in the last few decades due to student mobility resulting from the internationalisation of education. University student cohorts become increasingly diverse both culturally and linguistically. Students undertaking their education in another country often face challenges with not just mastering the contents of their programs, but often doing it in another language. These bilingual students strive to achieve two goals simultaneously; getting their degree and doing it in the language of instruction other than their first. This tests the ability to master the knowledge of the subject matter and their capability of successful language …

Discussing Findings From Young Black Male Story Circles At Ua, Philathia Bolton, Amber Hewitt, Carolyn Behrman, Geniro Dingle, Bill Lyons

Amber A Hewitt

We ran pilot story circles this semester with young black male students at UA seeking information we might use to help white faculty better support black male students in their classrooms. We will present our preliminary findings and facilitate a conversation about the findings and our larger project.

Black Males And Counseling: Dispelling Myths, Kia-Rai Prewitt, Amber Hewitt

Amber A Hewitt

Mental illness is marked by chronic and pervasive stigma within the African American community. Black males, in particular, are less likely to seek out mental health support, when compared with their female counterparts. Several myths about counseling exist for this population, which can lead to a reduction in help-seeking behavior. The current presentation will engage members in a dialogue which seeks to dispel myths about gender, race, and counseling services and further discuss how the intersection of these variables impact the seeking out of psychological services. The presenters will demystify the counseling process and provide a platform for individuals to …

Film Screening Of "Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats And Rhymes", Amber Hewitt, Naomi Drakeford, Anjni Patel, Sarah Sanders, April Barnes, Thomas Vance, William Osei

Amber A Hewitt

Hip-hop birthed in the 1970s in New York City began as movement of cultural expression. Today, hip hop is considered “mainstream” and has been criticized for its excessive violence, hypemasculinity, and homophobia. “Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes”, by film maker Byron Hurt, takes a critical look at hip hop and its impact on society’s perceptions of Black men. Hurt, a fan of hip hop, tackles tough questions about how hip hop is shaping our culture. The film screening will be moderated by a researcher and professor with expertise in Black male identity and resilience. After the screening, participants will …

Discussing Findings From Young Black Male Story Circles At Ua, Philathia Bolton, Amber Hewitt, Carolyn Behrman, Geniro Dingle, Bill Lyons

Phlathia Bolton

We ran pilot story circles this semester with young black male students at UA seeking information we might use to help white faculty better support black male students in their classrooms. We will present our preliminary findings and facilitate a conversation about the findings and our larger project.

Promoting Access To Medical Education For Low-Income Students, Elizabeth Peck, Russell Warne, Anne Blum, Paul Hermesmeyer, Elizabeth Lopez, William Thomson

Russell T Warne

In 2001, the 77th Texas Legislature established a statewide BS/MD/DO pipeline program called the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) to increase opportunities for economically disadvantaged Texas students to access medical education. JAMP partners all of the state's four-year public and private colleges and universities with Texas's nine medical schools. The first JAMP students entered the undergraduate component of the program in 2003. This group of students and subsequent cohorts of entering students were recruited, tutored, counseled and mentored by health professional advisors known as JAMP Faculty Directors (JFDs). To date, 1076 Texas undergraduate students have entered JAMP, 538 have matriculated …

Arew House Arabic Manuscript Conservation Laboratory Brochure, Michaelle L. Biddle

Michaelle Biddle

A brochure describing the various services offered by the Arewa House (Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna) Arabic Manuscripts Conservation Laboratory.