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Advertising To Children And The Long-Term Effects Of Obesity On Health Equity, Joirdon Karl Nicholas

Honor’s College Freeman Research Journal

America spends more money on health than people anywhere else in the world and ranks 11th in the world of developed nations in terms of performance. Americans live shorter less healthier lives and the trends are not improving especially in minority communities. In my research, Americans are focused on the wrong things when they think about health. Health is not defined by seeing a physician or taking medicines. Health should be defined as life circumstances, from the cultures we come from, and the neighborhoods we live in. Advertising to children that leads to obesity has generational impact especially in minority …

Spectrum, Volume 46, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Business Students Take Top Three Places in CT at Microsoft Championship -- SHU Obtaining Vaccines for Students -- Anti-Asian Attacks in Atlanta -- Netflix Cracks Down On Password Sharing -- Another COVID Holiday -- Sharing is Caring -- She Means Business

Bridging The Gap: A Closer Look At Educational Inequities And Strategies To Support African American Students, Terry Daily-Davis, Lachrisa Crenshaw, Gina M. Jenkins

Dissertations

This autoethnography shares our personal experiences, narratives, and counter-stories as we view the social justice issues of inequities in the education of African American students. Through our journey, we highlighted our personal views and real scenarios as seen through the eyes of a reading specialist, social worker, and college-level administrator. Critical Race Theory in Education (CRT) served as our primary guiding force allowing us to focus on the following tenets: counter-stories, permanence of racism, whiteness as property, interest convergence, and critique of liberalism (Dixson, Anderson & Donnor, 2017). Critical Race Theory (CRT) is the framework in Social Sciences that examines …

High School Students’ Descriptions Of How Smartphones Affect Their Online Learning During Covid-19, Tiffany K. Southwell

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In March of 2020, many schools including the high school where I teach in the southwest United States, shut down and moved all students to online learning due to a coronavirus. At the time, this virus (referred to as COVID-19) was just starting to pose a significant threat to the United States, yet had already claimed lives in other parts of the world including Europe and China. In an effort to slow spread of the virus, many school districts in the United States closed school buildings and abruptly shifted to online learning.

My inquiry was designed to discover how my …

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week (2020-2023)

• 1. COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain available this week
• 2. Parking will be impacted this week by COVID-19 vaccinations
• 3. New mental health resources website available for GS employees
• 4. Reminder to participate in VPBF search
• 5. Ready to help promote Georgia Southern?

Mental Illness Diagnosis And The Construction Of Stigma, Katie Lynn Walkup

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation explores how mental health legislation and related policy documents contribute to identification, diagnosis, and stigmatization. Using a mixed methods approach including content and stylometric text analysis with R as a heuristic for close and critical reading, I demonstrate how these documents normalize mental health concerns as a public threat. To do this work, I analyze how the Florida Mental Health Act (Chapter 394) and the Florida Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act (SB 7026) circulate and sustain dominant narratives about mental illness. I trace where these narratives are distributed into Florida school districts’ mandatory mental health …

Hawks' Herald -- Mar. 25, 2021, Roger Williams University

Hawk's Herald

No abstract provided.

Connection, Involvement, And Modeling: Co-Constructing A Story Of Resilience Despite Early Parental Loss, Erin E. Silcox

The Qualitative Report

The use of oral history and narrative inquiry to investigate factors of resilience in the face of parental death is absent from the literature. Also, researchers have not linked factors that support resilience against trauma and that lead to positive change in residential treatment with the role of educators. In this study, my father-in-law, Norman, and I answered the research question: What factors in Norman’s adolescent life supported his resilience in the face of an early parental loss? I analyzed Norman’s oral history using narrative analysis methods. Findings include factors that led to Norman’s resilience including his connection to a …

Perspectives Of Immigrant Families And Persons With Disabilities During Covid-19, Diana Rodriguez Lmsw, Kathleen Mcgrath Msw

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

Background: The health, economic, social, political, and psychological consequences of COVID-19 have been deeply felt on a global level. Persons with disabilities, including those from Hispanic/Latino immigrant communities, have faced unique challenges during both the peak and fallout of the pandemic. Throughout both the United States and New York City, COVID-19 has disproportionately affected communities of color. However, the impact of COVID-19 on persons with disabilities among immigrant and communities of color is still unfolding.

Aims: In this paper, we aim to better understand the compounded stress of the COVID-19 pandemic experienced by immigrant families who have a child with …

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.

The Impact Of School Resource Officers On The Education Of Youth In Arkansas, Pamela Shultz Henderson

Student Theses and Dissertations

Over the past several decades there has been an increase in school shootings across the nation. In response, School Resource Officer programs have been created in addition to increased security measures. It is believed that the increase of police officers in schools has funneled students into the criminal justice system, through what is called the school-to-prison pipeline. The purpose of the study was to examine the perceptions of stakeholders of the impact School Resource Officers have on the education of youth in Arkansas. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to explore the perceptions of School Resource Officers, law enforcement …

Forward Together Update [Survey, Covid-19 Cases Declining, & Safety Protocols], March 23, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces that a survey will be sent to the campus community to determine the interest in on-campus vaccine clinics and that though COVID-19 cases are declining nationally, safety protocols need to be followed.

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week (2020-2023)

• 1. COVID vaccine being distributed in Statesboro Wednesday and in Savannah on March 30
• 2. OneUSG Connect Payroll Upcoming Functionality Enhancements
• 3. The latest information on vaccines
• 4. COVID-19 testing availability continues in our region
• 5. Bonus pay will start going out this week
• 6. Enrollment Services opens Statesboro Campus walk-in service center as second location

University Of The Pacific President Christopher Callahan Condemns Attacks On Asians, Asian Americans And Pacific Islanders, Christopher Callahan

Presidential Communications

No abstract provided.

Next Uab Community Vaccination Location Opens In Center Point On March 19, Tyler Greer

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Student Voices, Maleah A. Wells, Amira Fitzpatrick, Kaitlin Hall, Joshua Chambers, Christopher Jones, Nyah Johnson

Proceedings: 2021 Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus

This session began with reflections from student research assistants who moderated the session. This session introduces the major issues addressed during the symposium.

These proceedings are available free for download but also available for purchase in print for $6 plus tax and shipping.

Leadership Crisis Communication During The Pandemic Of 2020, Daryl Watkins, Steven Walker

Publications

COVID-19 provided a unique opportunity to examine leadership communication strategies during an extended crisis. The authors used political discourse analysis to review the crisis communication of President Donald Trump and seven U.S. governors using the U.S. Center for Disease Control crisis communication framework. The findings demonstrated that U.S. governors typically used effective communication strategies during their press briefings. President Trump often did not use effective crisis communication. The governors’ crisis communication styles were consistent with the CDC’s guidelines. The governors’ communication styles demonstrate that they are “in the arena,” while President Trump has attempted to remove himself from the arena.

Letter - Second Quarterly Report On Pacific's Social Justice And Diversity Initiatives, Christopher Callahan

Presidential Communications

No abstract provided.

Connecting Families And Continued Learning Through Covid-19, Michael C. O'Neal, Tameka Tribble, Michelle Rice

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

For 20+ years in Savannah, Georgia, Parent University has successfully enhanced the ability of families to create an environment in which learning thrives for both children and parents. When the pandemic closed schools and disrupted normal programming, Parent University immediately pivoted to online programming to continue connecting families with relevant education, resources and support throughout this time of need. The pandemic also exposed a huge gap in technology and education. Therefore, Parent University is working to close that gap with our new Tech College at Parent University.

Spectrum, Volume 46, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU Announces 2021 Commencement -- Sacred Heart to House COVID-19 Vaccination Site -- Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Approved by FDA -- One Year of the SHU Coronavirus Planning Team -- No Stops for Spring Break -- s.w.e.e.t. ProjectConnect

2021 March 8 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Forward Together Update [Masks, Mitigation Steps, & Status Of Vaccinations], March 4, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reminder to wear masks at the sporting events taking place on campus and continue to observe mitigation efforts. Also includes an update on the status of vaccinations.

Spectrum, Volume 46, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Five Amigos Celebrate Black History Month -- Record Breaking Temperatures In Texas -- What Can I Do After Graduation (Besides Get a Job)? -- “Kimye” Is No More -- The Pep Band Continues -- This is “The Pulse”

The Relationship Between Career And Technical Education Enrollment And College And Career Readiness Outcomes, Daniel Soliz Jr.

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

College and career readiness for K-12 students has become a priority of legislatures and educational leaders in the United States. In recent years, Texas public school leaders have emphasized the importance of maximizing the percentage of College, Career and Military Ready (CCMR) graduates. The specific problem studied was that a low percentage of students in Texas, in comparison to the state’s graduation rate, graduate with a CCMR distinction. Career and Technical Education (CTE), a component of K-12 education, can assist school leaders in maximizing college and career readiness for students. However, it was not clear how within schools, CTE enrollment …

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Motivations Of Minority Police Recruits Participating In An Entrance-Level Police Academy, Jennifer A. Beskid

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of minority police recruits who were participating in an entrance-level police academy. The central research question of the study was what were the lived experiences of minority police recruits who were participating in an entrance-level police academy? Data was collected using interviews, a questionnaire, and records analysis. The interviews were transcribed with the initial results being preliminarily grouped. Once the groups were established, the researcher reviewed the records for inclusion in the groupings. Participants completed a questionnaire designed to elicit information about their motivations to become police …

February 26th, 2021 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate Minutes

Instructor Strategies To Alleviate Stress And Anxiety Among College And University Stem Students, Jeremy L. Hsu, Gregory R. Goldsmith

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

While student stress and anxiety are frequently cited as having negative effects on students’ academic performance, the role that instructors can play in mitigating these challenges is often underappreciated. We provide summaries of different evidence-based strategies, ranging from changes in instructional strategies to specific classroom interventions, that instructors may employ to address and ameliorate student stress and anxiety. While we focus on students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the strategies we delineate may be more broadly applicable. We begin by highlighting ways in which instructors can learn about and prepare to act to alleviate stress and anxiety. We then …

2021 February 22 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

2021 February 19 - Board Of Trustees Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.