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Co-Designing An Institutional Repository In Kosovo: Soliciting Student Feedback In A Repository Launch, Michele Gibney
Co-Designing An Institutional Repository In Kosovo: Soliciting Student Feedback In A Repository Launch, Michele Gibney
University Libraries Librarian and Staff Articles and Papers
An institutional repository (IR) launched at the University for Business and Technology in Pristina, Kosovo in 2019. Students from 2018 and 2019 enrolled in an Information Systems course at the University provided ideas and feedback on the repository development. Their suggestions are captured here by focus group sessions held in mid-2019 in Kosovo and subsequently shared with University Administration and the IR platform company. This case study from the field advocates for continuous feedback from stakeholder groups and an expansion of the underlying data collection methods at other institutions.
Examining Differences In Self-Concept And Language Between Monolingual And Bilingual Undergraduate Students, Marilyn Vega-Wagner
Examining Differences In Self-Concept And Language Between Monolingual And Bilingual Undergraduate Students, Marilyn Vega-Wagner
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
The literature is lacking in studies that examine self-concept and language status among individuals older than adolescence. The purpose of this study is to conduct a quantitative nonexperimental comparative design to examine differences in self-concept and language status (monolingual or bilingual) between male and female undergraduate students in California. A total of 97 participants were examined in the study. The researcher conducted descriptive statistics on the demographics as well as a MANOVA and an ANOVA to answer the proposed research question. Based on the findings presented, the researcher failed to reject the null hypothesis of research question 1: There is …
Nutrition Counseling Practices Among Psychologists, Wibecke Stromsnes
Nutrition Counseling Practices Among Psychologists, Wibecke Stromsnes
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
There is a lack of treatment guidelines for how to address the impact of nutrition on clients’ mental health. Prior research is limited regarding psychologists’ practices of nutrition counseling and has mostly focused on practices of dieticians and medical doctors. The purpose of this study was to examine psychologists’ beliefs and attitudes about nutrition counseling, amount of training and use of nutrition counseling, self-rated knowledge in the use of nutrition counseling and perceived benefits and barriers to using nutrition counseling. Data was collected using an online survey of 76 licensed psychologists’ training in nutrition and use of nutrition counseling. Findings …
Transforming Land And Home Ownership: Emergent Strategy And Community Cultural Wealth In Developing Community Land Trusts, Ahmed Naguib
Transforming Land And Home Ownership: Emergent Strategy And Community Cultural Wealth In Developing Community Land Trusts, Ahmed Naguib
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation investigates the transformative potential of Community Land Trusts (CLTs) in reimagining land and homeownership within the context of capitalist real estate markets. Utilizing a qualitative research framework that combines narrative inquiry with Emergent Strategy and Community Cultural Wealth theories, this study explores the intricacies of developing CLTs as a counter-narrative to traditional models of property ownership. Through extensive narrative analysis of four distinct CLTs in California, this research highlights the complex challenges and innovative strategies employed to scale CLTs in competitive urban markets. The findings reveal how CLTs leverage emergent strategy and community cultural wealth to navigate and …
Swipe Up And Break Up: A Grounded Theory Study Exploring The Impact Of Tiktok On Adolescents’ Perceptions Of Love And Romantic Relationships, Amitoj Sandhu Kaur
Swipe Up And Break Up: A Grounded Theory Study Exploring The Impact Of Tiktok On Adolescents’ Perceptions Of Love And Romantic Relationships, Amitoj Sandhu Kaur
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
Adolescence is a time period when major developments occur with respect to adolescents’ physical, emotional and cognitive capabilities, and such developments ultimately make it a pivotal time for a person’s identity formation and understanding of interpersonal relationships. In today’s world, social media is extremely popular, especially among adolescents, and it has influenced their behaviors, perceptions and interactions with others. With TikTok, a social media platform, gaining popularity in recent years and overwhelmingly so among adolescents, researchers began researching the general impact of TikTok on adolescents’ mental health. Some researchers have begun exploring niche research topics related to the impact of …
Effects Of Screen Time On Children's Brain Development: A Scoping Review, Niloofar Jannesar, Todd E. Davenport, Lindsay Gietzen
Effects Of Screen Time On Children's Brain Development: A Scoping Review, Niloofar Jannesar, Todd E. Davenport, Lindsay Gietzen
Pacific Journal of Health
In this scoping review, the effects of screen time on cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional development in children were studied by examining peer-reviewed articles published between 2018 and 2023. A total of 17 peer-reviewed articles were used in the study. The research reported that screen media provide a learning avenue, though it could be detrimental when children spend their time watching more than appropriate screen media. Furthermore, the study indicated that excessive screen media use may harm children’s executive function, which affects academic performance and language development. Related studies have also shown a correlation between excess screen use and problems like …
A Conversation On Caste With Thenmozhi Soundararajan And Dr. Mary J. Lomax Ghirarduzzi, Thenmozhi Soundararajan, Mary J. Lomax-Ghiraduzzi
A Conversation On Caste With Thenmozhi Soundararajan And Dr. Mary J. Lomax Ghirarduzzi, Thenmozhi Soundararajan, Mary J. Lomax-Ghiraduzzi
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Recordings and Conversations
A historic bill aims to ban prejudice based on caste system, practiced for centuries in the Indian subcontinent, in the state of California - proposed by State Senator Aisha Wahab.
Californians for Caste Equity - SB 403 - the state's Senate Judiciary Committee voted in favor of the legislation, sending it on to the next committee for consideration. If passed, the bill could make California the first state in the nation to make caste bias illegal by adding it as a protected category in the state's anti-discrimination laws.
The bill was proposed by State Senator Aisha Wahab, the first Muslim …
Celebrating Women's History Month, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Celebrating Women's History Month, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Publications
As a leader, I envision a world where equality for women, girls and nonbinary people is woven into every fabric of our culture and society. March is Women’s History Month. In line with this year’s national theme “Celebrating women who tell their stories,” Pacific is uplifting the stories and leadership of women, girls and nonbinary people who are change makers making a difference.
Equity-Minded Leadership In A Post Affirmative Action Environment - Part 3, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Equity-Minded Leadership In A Post Affirmative Action Environment - Part 3, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Recordings and Conversations
To continue our conversation and readiness in this critical time for higher education, the following questions are kept in mind: If the Supreme Court does away with race in admissions in colleges and universities around the nation, what does this decision mean for Pacific? And, how do we collectively center anti-racism in our all efforts?
Join me for the final installment of: Equity-minded leadership in a post affirmative action environment on Tuesday, February 28 from 12-1pm on the Stockton campus (in the X-space, first floor of the library across from the Cube, and on Zoom).
I will share …
Black History Is Much More Than One Month, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Black History Is Much More Than One Month, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Publications
February is Black History Month and University of the Pacific has planned a robust calendar of speeches, music, theater, health clinics and more to celebrate African American heritage and culture, provide learning opportunities and bring awareness to critical social issues.
Equity-Minded Leadership In A Post Affirmative Action Environment - Part 2, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Equity-Minded Leadership In A Post Affirmative Action Environment - Part 2, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Recordings and Conversations
To continue our conversation and readiness in this critical time for higher education, the following questions are kept in mind: If the Supreme Court does away with race in admissions in colleges and universities around the nation, what does this decision mean for Pacific? And how do we collectively continue to advance DEI as students, faculty, and staff leaders?
Join me for the second installment of: Equity-minded leadership in a post affirmative action environment on Tuesday, January 31 from 12-1pm on the Stockton campus (in the X-space, first floor of the library across from the Cube, and on Zoom …
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’S Visionary Work Must Be Continued And Embraced, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’S Visionary Work Must Be Continued And Embraced, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Publications
No abstract provided.
A Qualitative Study On The Financial Education Of Young Black Men, Sue M. May
A Qualitative Study On The Financial Education Of Young Black Men, Sue M. May
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
Financial literacy awareness is low among young adults, and financial literacy among Black college students is significantly lower than in other groups (Singh, 2018). However, there is little to no research on why financial literacy is so low among young Black men between 18 and 25. Few studies specifically show how financial literacy and decision-making may be related to their family economics and socialization for young Black men. Using Critical Race Theory and Family Financial Socialization theoretical frameworks, this dissertation project examined a sample of seven young self-identified Black men ages 24 to 25 years old in Northern California Bay …
Representation Counts: Intern Teachers Of Color And Their Perspectives Of Teaching In A California County, Girlie M. Hale
Representation Counts: Intern Teachers Of Color And Their Perspectives Of Teaching In A California County, Girlie M. Hale
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
Intern teachers are more likely to be placed in hard-to-fill content areas, such as math, science, and special education, which exacerbates their initial teaching experiences as teachers of record. For new teachers in their intern credential program, these factors compound the stress of attending coursework while managing their experience as a novice in the classroom. Without proper mentoring and support in these placements, teachers of color may perceive themselves as feeling less successful in the classroom. In this mixed methods study, the researcher investigated the types of support intern teachers of color need in successfully completing their teacher preparation program. …
Social Media: Are You Addicted? Examining The Role Of Social Media Platforms On Life Satisfaction, Personality And Generation, Alexzander Ponce
Social Media: Are You Addicted? Examining The Role Of Social Media Platforms On Life Satisfaction, Personality And Generation, Alexzander Ponce
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
The rise of social media has led to an increase in social media use and social media addiction. Research has found that social media addiction is influenced by various factors, and this study looks to examine the relation between social media addiction and users' life satisfaction, personality type and age group; and whether the type of social media platform moderates this relationship. This study dispersed survey questionnaires and conducted an ANCOVA to analyze the results. Results found that life satisfaction and social media addiction are negatively related, but the negative relation is larger for Twitter users. Results also found a …
Utilization-Focused Evaluation On The Impact Of A Sports-Based Youth Development On Unaccompanied Youth Students, Eric Cortez
Utilization-Focused Evaluation On The Impact Of A Sports-Based Youth Development On Unaccompanied Youth Students, Eric Cortez
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
Unaccompanied immigrant youth (UIY) face obstacles that can hinder their education in their host countries. Given that educational attainment can help interrupt intergenerational cycles of poverty, the examination of support systems for UIY is critical. This study examined the role of sports-based youth development (SBYD) programs in supporting UIY students using a utilization-focused evaluation. To do this, two groups’ high school graduation rates were compared: (a) UIY participating in an SBYD program and (b) UIY not participating in a SYBD program. In addition to this quantitative analysis, UIY were surveyed and interviewed to contextualize the results of the graduation rate …
The Effect Of A Music Therapy Video In-Service On Staffs' Beliefs About Music Therapy In Behavioral Health, Jesus Javier Garcia
The Effect Of A Music Therapy Video In-Service On Staffs' Beliefs About Music Therapy In Behavioral Health, Jesus Javier Garcia
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to determine if a short video presentation, about music therapy in behavioral health, had a positive effect on staff members’ beliefs about music therapy in that setting. A total of 26 staff members, from different departments, participated in the study and completed a pre- and post-presentation questionnaire. Responses were analyzed and compared to investigate whether the video had a positive effect on staff members’ beliefs about music therapy in behavioral health. Participant demographics and pre- and post-video questionnaire responses were also analyzed and compared to explore the differential impact of the video by subgroups …
All Along The Ivory Tower: Black American Identity As Voiced By Poetic Youths, Jeremy D. Greene
All Along The Ivory Tower: Black American Identity As Voiced By Poetic Youths, Jeremy D. Greene
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of the current study was to help amplify and analyze Black American elementary student voice in a post-2020 world. Discussions and writings were conducted at the students’ charter school in spaces where students voiced what it meant to be a Black American youth through both verbal and written means. The current qualitative study focused on using discussions and creative writing to help participants make sense of their identity in their school, community, and the United States. This research provided students’ counternarratives regarding stereotypes associated with being Black American students and focused on how such spaces can positively impact …
A Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (Dei) Approach To Collection Development In A University Library, Michele Gibney, Mickel Paris, Veronica Wells
A Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (Dei) Approach To Collection Development In A University Library, Michele Gibney, Mickel Paris, Veronica Wells
University Libraries Librarian and Staff Articles and Papers
University of the Pacific’s objective in a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) audit of library collections was to examine the voices and subjects represented and reveal diversity gaps. During Spring 2021, in collaboration with library employees, eight student interns determined the methodology, assessed print and eBook collections, and provided recommendations on closing identified collection gaps. Initial results from auditing ~4,000 representative titles indicated University of the Pacific's library book collections lack the diversity to adequately reflect racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of students and their expectations for assignments and research. This paper documents the audit process and its impact on …
Programmatic Characteristics Of Open Education Initiatives At U.S. Post-Secondary Institutions, Jon Bull, Michele Gibney
Programmatic Characteristics Of Open Education Initiatives At U.S. Post-Secondary Institutions, Jon Bull, Michele Gibney
University Libraries Librarian and Staff Articles and Papers
Although a number of academic research papers showcase the benefits of Open Educational Resources (OER) on student success metrics, the literature still lacks a central collection of knowledge identifying programmatic characteristics between 4 year public, 4 year private, and 2 year community colleges that support these OER initiatives in the United States. To address this gap in the literature and provide evidential statistics that suggest common programmatic characteristics, this quantitative study collected 149 survey responses from program managers of OER-related initiatives at institutions of higher education in the United States. While some previous research on this topic has focused on …
Nih Updated Guidelines - Data Management And Sharing (Dms) Policy, Michele Gibney, Emily Novick
Nih Updated Guidelines - Data Management And Sharing (Dms) Policy, Michele Gibney, Emily Novick
University Libraries Librarian and Staff Presentations
No abstract provided.
October Community Letter, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
October Community Letter, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Publications
No abstract provided.
Humanizing Oral Health: Race, Representation And Equity In Dental Education And Oral Health Care, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Humanizing Oral Health: Race, Representation And Equity In Dental Education And Oral Health Care, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Publications
Mary Lomax-Ghirarduzzi, vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion and Professor of Communication was a contributing author in the California Dental Association Journal. She provided a literature review, “Humanizing Oral Health: Race, Representation and Equity in Dental Education and Oral Health Care,” and wrote about the exclusionary practices within the dental education and dentistry professional associations from the 1850’s – 1970’s. To illuminate these findings, she created graphs and charts to help people understand the educational access issues and real opportunities that lie ahead of us.
Student Participation In A Dei Audit As High-Impact Practice, Veronica Wells, Michele Gibney, Mickel Paris, Corey Pfitzer
Student Participation In A Dei Audit As High-Impact Practice, Veronica Wells, Michele Gibney, Mickel Paris, Corey Pfitzer
University Libraries Librarian and Staff Articles and Papers
During Spring 2021, eight students at the University of the Pacific participated in an internship where they performed a DEI audit of the library's book and music score collection. An internship is one documented type of High-Impact Practices and research studies show that High-Impact Practices lead to higher retention and graduation rates. Deep learning occurred as student interns participated in developing the methodology, evaluating book and music score collections, reading assigned articles pertaining to DEI in librarianship and publishing, and providing recommendations on closing identified collection gaps. To evaluate their learning, the interns were asked to complete three surveys at …
September Community Letter: Celebrating Latino Heritage Month At Pacific, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
September Community Letter: Celebrating Latino Heritage Month At Pacific, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Publications
No abstract provided.
Student Learning And Engagement In A Dei Collection Audit: Applying The Acrl Framework For Information Literacy, Veronica Wells, Michele Gibney, Mickel Paris
Student Learning And Engagement In A Dei Collection Audit: Applying The Acrl Framework For Information Literacy, Veronica Wells, Michele Gibney, Mickel Paris
University Libraries Librarian and Staff Articles and Papers
In Spring 2021, the University of the Pacific conducted a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) audit of the library’s book and scores collections with eight student interns. This article provides a summary of the project and how we used the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education’s knowledge practices and dispositions to design the internship experience.
Kizuna: Bonds Beyond Incarceration - An Immersive History Of Student Perseverance, Digital Humanities Fellowship 2022
Kizuna: Bonds Beyond Incarceration - An Immersive History Of Student Perseverance, Digital Humanities Fellowship 2022
Kizuna: Bonds Beyond Incarceration (Summer 2022)
2022 Fellowship Report
The Summer 2022 fellowship centered on student-led investigations into the stories of Japanese American Pacific students who were incarcerated during World War II. Research revealed themes of perseverance and subsequent civil engagement to right the wrong done to the Japanese American community. The fellows created and published a smartphone app that showcased a visually and textually engaging exploration.
August Community Letter, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
August Community Letter, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Publications
No abstract provided.
Aligning The Diversity Requirement In General Education With A Broader Institutional Dei Agenda, Qingwen Dong, Jeffrey Hole, Angel Zhong, Christopher D. Goff
Aligning The Diversity Requirement In General Education With A Broader Institutional Dei Agenda, Qingwen Dong, Jeffrey Hole, Angel Zhong, Christopher D. Goff
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Recordings and Conversations
In this workshop, we will describe the recent effort currently underway at University of the Pacific to revisit and revise the learning outcomes for courses meeting our Diversity Requirement. We plan to share our process from start to the present, from identifying stakeholders to including student voices, and how we were able to align with university-wide efforts at all levels to arrive where we are today. There will be time to strategize how similar efforts might work at your institution, including how to identify allies, include students, etc. to drive institutional change.
Speakers from the University of the Pacific:
- Qingwen …
Juneteenth: An American Holiday For All, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Juneteenth: An American Holiday For All, Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Publications
No abstract provided.