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The Negative Social Impact Of School Closure Mandate On The Individualized Education Program During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Sylvia Olwochi Khalea

COVID-19 Research Symposium - Student Publications

The purpose of this research is to examine the adverse social and academic effects of distance learning, as well as the negative impact of lack of access to resources typically provided on an elementary school campus, such as IEPs, on the development and education of elementary school children in the United States during public health emergencies.

From The "Ouachitonian": Christa Neal, Hanna Williams, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Christa Neal accepted the position of program advisor for community and family services in June 2021. This major trains and equips students to pursue careers in fields of community, family and social services, as well as graduate education for counseling, social work and more. This program needed someone with a variety of experiences in these fields, and Neal was the perfect fit.

Staff Member Of The Year Award, Cedarville University

Archives Guides

No abstract provided.

Tolbert Named Vice President For Finance At Ouachita, Julie Shands, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Jason Tolbert, formerly the chief financial officer at Ouachita Baptist University, has been named the university’s vice president for finance effective June 1.

“Jason has been a key partner in our university-wide journey to make Ouachita’s mission more viable financially,” said Dr. Ben R. Sells, Ouachita’s president. “Ouachita is financially stronger than at any time in the past two decades, and Jason’s leadership has been instrumental. His new title also reflects the additional responsibilities he’s assumed during his tenure.”

These include overseeing Ouachita’s budget and coordinating budget audits, stewarding the university’s endowment and supervising several administrative areas including business services, …

Hardage Named Ouachita's Support Staff Member Of The Year, Felley Lawson, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Jana Hardage, gifts processor in the Office of Development at Ouachita Baptist University, has been named the university’s 2021-22 Support Staff Member of the Year. Hardage was recognized in March by the university’s staff development committee and Dr. Ben R. Sells, Ouachita’s president.

She was selected from a group of nominees who demonstrated outstanding performance in their work responsibilities; in relating positively to students, coworkers and members of the public; and in supporting the mission of the university.

The Degree Of Organizational Trust Among The Directors Of Youth And Sports Departments In The North Within The Green Line From The Point Of View Of Employees درجة الثقة التنظيمية لدى مديري أقسام الشبيبة والرياضة بمنطقة الشمال داخل الخط الأخضر من وجهة نظر الموظفين, Muhammad Anis Youssef, Prof. Kayed M. Salameh

Jordanian Educational Journal

Abstract: The study aimed to reveal the degree of organizational trust among the directors of youth and sports departments in the North within the Green Line from the point of view of employees. The study used the descriptive survey methodology. A questionnaire was developed consisting of (25) items divided into four fields, applied to a random sample of 240 employees. The results showed that the degree of organizational trust was high, and there were no statistically significant differences due to the effect of Gender differences were found in all fields except in the field of creativity. Differences were in favor …

Founder's Day 2022, Sacred Heart University

Founder's Day Programs

Founder’s Day 2022 was held May 18, 2022 on the Pioneer Quad on the upper main campus. Ceremonies for 2020 and 2021 were not held in person because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, Sacred Heart University celebrates all honorees from 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Ouachita Wins National First Prize At Baptist Communicators Association Awards, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University’s Office of Communications and Marketing won a national first prize for “A Ouachita Christmas Special 2021” at the Baptist Communicators Association’s (BCA) 2022 W.C. Fields Awards.

Supervisory Allyship For University Custodial Staff, Daniel Colascione

Theses and Dissertations

This study will examine the lived experiences of campus custodians in search of creating an anti-racist workplace. Custodians will have the opportunity to share about their experiences involving racism and will be asked to explain their expectations of leadership in creating an anti-racist workplace. This study seeks to understand the expectations Black staff members have of their departmental and university level leadership to identify ways to narrow the gap between their expectations and the support they receive from those in positions capable of doing so.

Ouachita Recognizes Faculty, Staff For Combined 720 Years Of Service To The University, Felley Lawson, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Faculty and staff marking from 10 to 40 years of service to Ouachita Baptist University were recognized during a January 18 meeting on campus. Service awards were presented by Jason Tolbert, chief financial officer; Sherri Phelps, director of human resources; and Kathy Green, payroll & fringe benefits specialist.

“Our institutional commitments and our highly personalized approach to students’ academic progress, personal development and spiritual growth distinguish Ouachita from all public universities and most private colleges,” said Dr. Ben R. Sells, Ouachita president. “Our faculty and staff help set us apart by making time to know, encourage, challenge and support our …

Law Library Blog (December 2021): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Law School News: Dean's Distinguished Service Award 2021: Ralph Tavares 05/28/2021, Michael M. Bowden

Life of the Law School (1993- )

No abstract provided.

Tara Pritchard Named Ouachita's Support Staff Member Of The Year, Madison Cresswell, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University named Tara Pritchard, assistant to the dean in the Sutton School of Social Sciences, as the 2020-2021 Support Staff Member of the Year. Pritchard, who has worked at Ouachita for 16 years, was recognized on April 29 by Ouachita’s Staff Development Committee and President Dr. Ben Sells.

University Staff: Indigenous Sovereignty And Justice Online, Star Berry

Ed.D. Dissertations in Practice

United States (U.S.) public research universities generally deliver problematic diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts that erase Indigenous, Transgender, and Disabled staff through online formats and representations. This qualitative explanatory study describes the DEI common language as one of compliance, erasure, and management through a review of 17 high and very high research universities as defined by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education®. Of these universities, seven are also land grant universities. The frameworks applied include Indigenous Feminist Theory (Waterman, 2018) and Intersectionality (Crenshaw, 1991). The results from this review demonstrate universities’ differing institutional commitments to Indigenous, Transgender, …

Staff Perceptions Of Swpbis In Middle School, Eric Westbye

M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects

Student behavioral issues lead to lost learning opportunities by the student misbehaving

and the students trying to learn (Gage, Grasley-Boy, George, Childs, and Kincaid, 2018), a punitive approach of suspensions and expulsions is never in the best interest of these students. Staff members need a behavior model that is proactive and consistent. Many schools have implemented SWPBIS (School Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) programs as a preventative way to decrease suspensions and increase morale. There are several critical factors to look at in schools that are implementing SWPBIS, staff by in and staff perception are two of the biggest. …

Founder's Day 2021, Sacred Heart University

Founder's Day Programs

Because of all the COVID restrictions, we are once again unable to celebrate Founder’s Day in our traditional way. Still, we wanted to take a moment to honor the folks who are celebrating landmark anniversaries for their many years of service to Sacred Heart. This year’s celebrants range from 15 to 45 years --President Petillo email.

Dataset For “Challenges For Successful Vertical Transfer: Views Of Staff And Faculty With Transfer Responsibilities", Alexandra Woods Logue, Kerstin Gentsch, Stephanie Abbeyquaye, David Wutchiett, Yoshiko Oka

Publications and Research

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Educating Staff To Reduce Hospitalization Of Individuals Living In A Group Home, Caroline Aina Ibijemilusi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractPersons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have significant health disparity in terms of high numbers of hospitalizations compared to the general population. The purpose of the project was to improve staff ability to recognize and respond to the changes in the health status of intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals living in a group home. The project utilized Knowles’s theory of adult learning to develop a curriculum suitable for adult learners and the Kirkpatrick model to guide the assessment of the training. Pre- and post-perception of learning and satisfaction surveys were provided to the participants online. A paired t test …

Law School News: Rwu Law Dean Seeking To Build On Culture Of Service, Innovation 12/09/2020, Barry Bridges, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Problems And Prospects In The Training System Of Guide Translators In Uzbekistan, Nodira Gulomjonovna Nazarova

Scientific and Technical Journal of Namangan Institute of Engineering and Technology

The development of tourism in Uzbekistan is one of the priorities of state policy. Therefore, it is important to develop tourism and identify sustainable areas, to meet the demand for qualified personnel for the tourism industry. The article describes the problems in the system of training guide-interpreters in Uzbekistan and their future solutions and prospects.

Uma Covid-19_Safe Return_Staff Webpage, University Of Maine At Augusta

University of Maine at Augusta

Screenshot of the University of Maine at Augusta's Safe Return webpage with guidance for staff.

Law School News: A Fond Farewell To Dean Michael Yelnosky 06-26-2020, Michael M. Bowden

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Return To Campus_Faculty And Staff Guidance, University Of Maine

FAQ & Health Advisory

Screenshot of University of Maine Return to Campus webpage featuring guidance for faculty and staff.

The Joy Of Annual Reviews, Sheryl Barringer

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

Annual reviews of faculty and staff are a valuable tool to inspire and learn more about the amazing people you supervise. They are also a critical time to enforce expectations and consequences. We will discuss subtle ways to increase productivity as well as the steps when termination is warranted.

Coronavirus Community Updates_Faq_Umaine Campus Services For Students And Employees, University Of Maine

FAQ & Health Advisory

Screenshot of University of Maine Coronavirus Community Updates FAQ for campus services for students and employees webpage.

Coronavirus Community Updates_Faq_Umaine Ongoing Campus Life And Events, University Of Maine

FAQ & Health Advisory

Screenshot of University of Maine Coronavirus Community Updates FAQ for University of Maine ongoing campus life and events webpage.

Founder's Day 2020, Sacred Heart University

Founder's Day Programs

Today would have been our annual celebration of the founding of Sacred Heart and a time to honor employees who are celebrating significant anniversaries. Although, we cannot be together, we want to congratulate all our 2020 honorees and thank them for their dedicated years of service and contributions to the University.

Uma Covid-19_News_Update From Uma Hr: Child Care And School District Closings, Amie Parker

University of Maine at Augusta

Screenshot of University of Maine at Augusta's news webpage with a communication from Amie Parker, Human Resource Director & Title IX Coordinator and Interim Director of Equal Opportunity University Services, Office of Human Resources, University of Maine System regarding the closure of K-12 schools, preschools, and daycares, and the need for some \employees to stay at home to care for their dependents.

Coronavirus Community Updates_Faq_Menu, University Of Maine

FAQ & Health Advisory

Screenshot of the menu for the University of Maine Coronavirus Community Updates FAQ.

Uma Covid-19 Remote Resources_ Cares Act & Student Emergency Funding Webpages, University Of Maine At Augusta

University of Maine at Augusta

Screenshots of University of Maine at Augusta's webpages with details of funding the University received from federal government, through the CARES Act passed in response to COVID-19 and guidance for staff and students.