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September 2023 Faculty Senate Packet, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Packets

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Preventive Epilepsy Treatment With Vigabatrin Does Not Improve Neurocognitive Development In Tsc Infants, Public Relations

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Culturally Responsive Practices In Graduate Training: Challenges, Strategies, And Recommendations, Khadija Ali, Jolinpreet Dhami, Odessa Luna

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

This paper examines three women of color perspectives on the relevance of incorporating culture and race discussions, activities, and assignments into graduate courses. The authors provide a description of their upbringing to highlight how their personal experiences shaped their perspective on culture and race in educational settings. The challenges of delivering instruction to encompass culture are discussed alongside a student’s evaluation of these barriers. In addition, instructors outline strategies they have implemented to incorporate a culturally responsive practice. Lastly, the authors present recommendations to urge other faculty members and students to use and advocate for culturally responsive practices.

Equipping Faculty Of Color: Mentorship And Strategies For Success In The Academy, Kara R. De La Fosse

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

Equity is salient in the academy; however, the lens is focused on students and not faculty. Affording faculty of color, the same respect, honor, and opportunities white individual possess are critical. Discounting credit and recognizing individuals’ achievements based on the color of their skin transpired unfortunately. Emphasis has been provided necessitating the need to have diverse leadership in higher education to reflect the population of students. This exemplifies what students have voiced and provides support for the growing diverse population matriculating through higher education. Ensuring that recruitment for faculty of color and ongoing support is extended is paramount. Removing gaps …

Systems Thinking Applied To Higher Education Curricula Development, Reza Rahdar, Mark London, Yuetong Lin, Hong Jiang

Publications

Systems Thinking (ST) is a general and yet nebulous term that describes an approach to understanding and working with complexity in the real world. ST seeks to evaluate different behaviors of individual system elements when they operate in isolation as opposed to when they are integrated as part of a larger system and placed within a particular operating environment. The education environment consists of multiple systems with different digital content, learning goals/outcomes that serve different stakeholders including teachers, learners, and administrators. The inherent complexity and interaction among these various educational system elements and functions make this environment a worthy candidate …

We Are ... Marshall, September 6, 2023, Office Of Marshall University Communications

We Are ... Marshall: the Newsletter for Marshall University 1999-2023

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Scents Of Place: Exploring Self, Place And Planet Through Botanical Fragrance, Jennifer L. Kitson, Donna M. Sweigart

Open Educational Resources

This learning module provides instructors with an experiential field guide for introducing students to the United Nations Inner Development Goals Framework through self-guided mindful smelling activities and reflection prompts related to botanical fragrance. The interdisciplinary nature of this module allows for use or adaptation in a wide range of courses looking for outdoor, place-based and self-guided experiential learning to explore the role of botanical fragrance for people, plants and pollinators. The overarching goal is to deepen students’ connections to their senses (and scents) of self, place and planet through exploring botanical fragrance with mindful smelling. The learning activities in this …

Uab Trauma Surgeon Makes The Case For How Teletrauma Can Help Rural Trauma Patients, Staff

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2023-September-05-Pharmacy Career Exploration Day On Oct, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2023) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering a free Pharmacy Career Exploration Day on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. 
 
Students can learn more about the wide variety of pharmacy careers available, as well as more about ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy, a nationally recognized college of pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee. The event will include a welcome from Dean Debbie Byrd, hands-on experiences, a chance to talk with student pharmacists and faculty, personalized admissions pathway information and campus tours. A free lunch will be provided. Parents are invited to attend …

2023-September-05-2023-Etsu's Prestigious Digital Media Program Aiding Area Schools.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

For schools within a day’s drive of East Tennessee State University, the university’s elite Digital Media Program – ranked No. 1 in the state for both animation and game design – provides creative opportunities. The program is offering STEM demos, taught by professionals associated with the department, to grades four through 12. And if the school is located in East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia or Western North Carolina, someone from ETSU will travel there to teach the demo. “What we are offering these students and schools is truly incredible,” said Dr. Tod Emma, department chair. “Perhaps this will spark a …

2023-September-05-Public Health Lecture To Feature Career Naval Intelligence Officer, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 5, 2023) – Dr. Erik Dahl, associate professor at the Naval Postgraduate School’s National Security Affairs Department, will present a lecture titled “Using the Intelligence Community to Prevent the Next Pandemic” on Thursday, Sept. 14, at East Tennessee State University.  

Dahl’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is part of ETSU College of Public Health’s Leading Voices in Public Health lecture series.  

The event will be held in ETSU’s newly renovated Lamb Hall, room 131, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Those interested can attend in-person or by Zoom. It will also be recorded and available for …

Chimes: September 5, 2023, Calvin University

Chimes

"There's a hopefulness in building": Enrollment and morale increases at Calvin despite lingering questions by Savannah Shustack & Maya Oeverman

New options for students as Calvin admin renews ties with South Korean colleges by Ethan Meyers

Dining services working towards a change by Ashley Hamons

Calvin football's recruitment process succeeds by Dillion Baumchen

Alternative study spaces by Lauren Nyong

School of Health continues to establish a presence on campus by Jacob Westra

Library renovations will integrate academic and community resources by Savannah Shustack

For healthy growth, change must come hand-in-hand with stability by Savannah Shustack

2023-09-05 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from September 5, 2023.

“I Love Talking To Myself”: Language Learning Strategies Employed By Indonesian Faculty Members, Noprival Noprival, Alfian Alfian, Robi Soma

The Qualitative Report

Despite the existence of many studies on language learning strategies (LLS), little scholarly work reports the LLS used by faculty members in learning English, with most participants of previous studies being students. Further, most of those previous studies have been conducted using exclusively quantitative methods. In response to these empirical and methodological gaps, the current qualitative descriptive case study investigates how Indonesian lecturers employed their strategies over their path of enhancing their English proficiency. We collected data through semi-structured interviews obtained from eight Indonesian faculty members. In this study, we found five overarching themes, including practicing in academic fields, learning …

Learning In Context: Exploring Student Cognitive Maps, Kevin Davis, Eric J. Tucker

Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology

This study examines how concept-by-concept learning can provide students with a robust conceptual cognitive map for the area under study. In-context learning indicates that students understand how individual concepts are related and apply to real-world situations. Our results show that insights can be gained from understanding the degree of in-context learning in a course. Faculty can use this information to guide instruction in real time and make curriculum adjustments. This approach is also helpful because it can be replicated in any course to develop knowledge about students’ conceptual understanding.

B/Lv Laboratory Accessibility Technology Adapted For Neurodiverse Chemistry Students, Christin B. Monroe

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

Text-to-speech technology is a common accommodation available for students with disabilities. Despite the ubiquitous nature of text-to-speech, this technology has not been explored in laboratory settings for neurodiverse college students. This study explores the adaptability of laboratory accessible text-to-speech technology (originally developed for blind/low vision (B/LV) students) for neurodiverse students. Students were asked to provide general feedback about the usability and effectiveness of the technology using Likert surveys. The students also answered open-ended questions about how the technology could be adapted to be more neurodiverse friendly. Overall, more than 50% of the students found the technology useful but had specific …

Faculty Achievements, September 2023, Otterbein University

Faculty Achievement Reports

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Australia Awards Alumni Global Tracer Survey 2022, Michelle Hsien, Daniel Edwards

Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

This report details the findings of the Global Tracer Survey 2022 of alumni from the Australia Awards and predecessor development scholarships. The research was undertaken by the Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility (GTF), which is managed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). The survey was administered online between November 2022 and January 2023 to alumni from 114 countries who had studied in Australia as part of a scholarship or fellowship. In total, 5116 alumni participated in the survey (a 24% response rate globally). Among this group were alumni who completed their award during the 1980s through to alumni …

Does Course Completion Time Affect Student Inter-University Transfer? An Investigation From Selected Private Universities In Kenya, Mercy Igoki, Kibaara Tarsilla, Paul Maku Gichohi

Institute for Educational Development, East Africa

The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between the course completion time and student mobility. This study employed a descriptive quantitative survey design. This study targeted 26 registered private universities (including private university constituents where mobility rate records are too high) in Nairobi County, Kenya. The research sample size was 180 private university students and nine registrars. Version 22.0 of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used in the analyses of quantitative data. Descriptive analysis, inferential statistics, and regression analysis were used to analyse the findings. Descriptive statistics such as standard deviation, mean scores and percentages …

Relationship Between Quality Of Learning And Student Inter-University Transfer In Private Universities In Kenya, Mercy Igoki, Kibaara Tarsilla, Paul Maku Gichohi

Institute for Educational Development, East Africa

The study sought to investigate the relationship between the quality of learning and student inter-university transfer in private universities in Kenya. This study targeted 26 registered private universities (including private university constituents where mobility rate records are too high) in Nairobi County, Kenya. The research sample size was 180 private university students and nine registrars. Quantitative data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. Descriptive analysis, inferential statistics, and regression analysis were used to analyse the findings. Descriptive statistics such as mean scores, percentages, and standard deviation were computed appropriately. Binary logistic regression analysis was adopted …

The Role Of Government Policies On Students' Inter-University Transfer Among Selected Private Universities In Nairobi County, Kenya, Mercy Igoki, Kibaara Tarsilla, Paul Maku Gichohi

Institute for Educational Development, East Africa

This study assessed the influence of government policies on students' mobility in private universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. This study employed a descriptive quantitative survey design. This study targeted 26 registered private universities (including private university constituents where mobility rate records are too high) in Nairobi County, Kenya. The research sample size was 180 private university students and nine registrars. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 was used to analyse quantitative data. Descriptive analysis, inferential statistics, and regression analysis were used to analyse the findings. Descriptive statistics such as standard deviation, percentages, and mean scores were computed appropriately. …

International Impact, September 2023, Issue 1, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of International Engagement.

Office of International Engagement newsletter

In This Issue:

--- OIE Opening New Worlds
--- Benefits of International Engagement
--- University Partner Visits Exploring Possibilities
--- CIEP - A Pathway to Higher Education
--- Upcoming CIEP Sessions
--- Collaborations & Connections
--- Community Outreach
--- American Culture Experiences
--- Upcoming Events

Student Advising: Integrating An Academic And Holistic Approach At Tu Dublin, Fionnuala Darby, Shaun Ferns, Barry J. Ryan

Group Reports

This discussion paper explores the integration of holistic advising at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) through a shared model approach. It emphasises the importance of student advising in enhancing student success, retention, and social integration. The paper aligns student advising with TU Dublin’s strategic intent and the University Education Model (UEM) Guiding Principles, advocating for a comprehensive support system that addresses diverse student needs. It reviews various advising methods, including prescriptive, developmental, and intrusive advising, and highlights the benefits of a strengths-based approach. The paper also examines international and national examples of effective advising practices and proposes a holistic, integrated …

Uem Engaging Workshops: A University Perspective, Shaun Ferns, Fionnuala Darby, Barry J. Ryan

Group Reports

This report provides a comprehensive account of the University Education Model Team facilitated 'Engaging Workshops' that focused on the 7 Fundamentals from the University Executive Team (UET) Brief. The report is a meta review of each Schools' 'Engaging Workshop' synopsis, detailed through a University and Faculty lens. It demonstrates an enhanced understanding of the University Education Model (UEM), in particular the 7 Fundamentals, amongst University staff. It also details the challenges staff have identified, along with specific opportunities, and notes their suggested next steps for UEM implementation.

2023-September-01-Caring For Ourselves While Caring For Others, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Professional caregivers, including health care providers, social workers and others, seem to have deep wells of strength and compassion for others. What happens when they experience burnout and fatigue?

“Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others: Minimizing Burnout and Replenishing Empathy” is the topic of an upcoming virtual talk in the Resilience Presentation Series of the East Tennessee State University/Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute. The talk will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. via Zoom.

In this session, educator and resilience coach Nikita Gupta will help caregivers, service providers, educators and helpers reflect on burnout and compassion …

2023-September-01-Appalachian Highlands Center For Nursing Advancement Holds Summit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 1, 2023) – The Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement wrapped up a two-day summit on Friday that brought together key state and regional stakeholders to discuss and plan ways to strengthen the nursing pipeline across the region and the state.  

“The summit was a wonderful opportunity for us to share our vision and hear from key stakeholders as we refine our plan for the future,” said Dr. Holly Wei, interim director for the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement and interim executive associate dean and chief nursing administrator with the ETSU College of Nursing.  

“I hope everyone left …

2023-September-01-Neat Places On Campus, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Maybe you’re a first-year or new grad student at East Tennessee State University, or you just began your career as a professional here, and you’d like a nice place to read and reflect. Perhaps you live in the area and want a new place to take an evening walk. Maybe you’ve been around a while, but want to find a spot to learn something new. ETSU has you covered!

The ETSU campus has a wealth of neat spots that are a little out of the ordinary. Here are a few great places you might not have discovered yet:

Conifer Garden …

2023-September-01-The Importance Of Getting Your Zzzs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The fall semester is in full swing at high schools and colleges throughout the region, with students focusing their attention on classes, assignments, work and activities with friends and organizations. But in all the excitement and busyness, there might be one important thing to which students give short shrift: a good night’s sleep.

The high school and college years can be a time when teens and young adults develop poor sleep habits which sometimes continue for years to come.

“The excitement around getting the most out of the school experience often leads to higher engagement in social activities, as well …

The Nature Of Bullying In Higher Education: A Comparative Study Of Students’ Experiences In Ghana And Norway, Emmanuel Mensah Kormla Tay, David Lansing Cameron

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

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Meritocracy: A Remedy To Addressing Social Injustices In Selecting Students To Public Higher Education In Malawi?, Mastano N. Dzimbiri, Joel R. Malin

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

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