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2024-2025 - Quillen College Of Medicine Analysis Tables (July), Budget And Financial Planning, East Tennessee State University

College of Medicine Operating Budgets and Analysis

No abstract provided.

Taylor University Graduate Catalog 2024-2025, Taylor University

Graduate Catalogs

The 2024-2025 graduate catalog of Taylor University.

Unlocking Undeniable Talent At Vcu, Kenda Boone, Tabatha Dunlap, Aaron Jones, Nicole Porter, Khaleliah Williams

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute Publications

To unlock the undeniable talent within the VCU community, our team aims to enhance the student internship experience at the university. We plan to equip students with tailored internship guidance, consolidating resources for comprehensive career preparation. By providing insights into relevant opportunities and effective strategies, we empower students to unleash their full potential. Our vision is to enable meaningful professional experiences, fostering success beyond graduation.

Wayfinding For All, Yosssera Bouchtia, Serra De Arment, Mahesh Jonnalagadda, Jada Wright, Julie Arendt, Cynthia Myron

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute Publications

Quest 2028 challenges us to nurture an institutional culture of care. Team Affirmation supports robust digital wayfinding to ensure accurate information for all members of the VCU community, including those with disabilities. This project collects data about accessible facilities on campus and includes a survey on wayfinding needs, such as accessibility beyond wheelchair accessibility, gender-inclusive facilities, wellness resources, and map iconography to ensure comprehensive data collection and meaningful engagement that informs wayfinding at VCU.

A Cross‑Sectional Examination Of Ontario Graduate Students’ Levels Of Resilience And Health Related Quality Of Life During The Covid‑19 Pandemic: The Care Study, Katie Shillington, Shauna Burke, Tara Mantler, Jennifer Irwin

Health Studies Publications

No abstract provided.

Following Up, Handout Courtesy Of Career Services

Employment Materials

No abstract provided.

Resume Guide: A Worksheet And Sample Resumes For The Job Applicant, Handout Courtesy Of Career Services

Employment Materials

No abstract provided.

10 Resumé Tips, Handout Courtesy Of Career Services

Employment Materials

No abstract provided.

10 Job Search Tips, Handout Courtesy Of Career Services

Employment Materials

No abstract provided.

10 Cover Letter Tips, Handout Courtesy Of Career Services

Employment Materials

No abstract provided.

Smu Launches Urban Institute Focused On The Study Of Asian Cities, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases and News

As Asian cities urbanise at an unprecedented rate, urban policy-makers face the increasingly complex and pressing challenge of balancing urban growth with resilience and sustainability. With migration and the rapid flow of ideas online, old and new city-making practices have become uncomfortably entwined, resulting in contestation for space, resources, and municipal services. In response to megatrends that underscore the critical need to prioritise urban research, Singapore Management University (SMU) today launched the SMU Urban Institute (UI), a new research institute dedicated to multi- and inter-disciplinary research on cities in Asia. SMU UI will look beyond the development of infrastructure, and …

2023-24 Uni Swimming & Diving Top Ten All-Time Results, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--- 50 Freestyle
--- 100 Freestyle
--- 200 Freestyle
--- 500 Freestyle
--- 1000 Freestyle
--- 1650 Freestyle
--- 100 Butterfly
--- 200 Butterfly
--- 100 Backstroke
--- 200 Backstroke
--- 100 Breaststroke
--- 200 Breaststroke
--- 200 Individual Medley
--- 400 Individual Medley
--- 1-Meter Diving
--- 3-Meter Diving

Uah Undergraduate Research, David Cook

Open Educational Resources (OER)

The UAH Undergraduate Research course offers a valuable opportunity to explore the world of undergraduate research and discover how it can enhance your college journey through practical hands-on activities. Participating in research is not a requirement for graduation, but could offer learning experiences beyond the classroom.

Uah First Year Experience (Fye), Michelle Greene

Open Educational Resources (OER)

The Charger Success First Year Experience course is designed to assist new students in making a successful transition to the University of Alabama in Huntsville, both within and beyond the classroom. The goals of this course focus on developing a sense of community, promoting engagement in the academic life of the university, and articulating to students the expectations of the University. In addition, the course will assist students in understanding and applying critical thinking skills, as well as offer support to students in clarifying their academic interests and eventual career direction.

Progression Magazine, 2023-2024, Coastal Carolina University

Progression Magazine

Magazine of the Gupta College of Science at Coastal Carolina University.

Sustaining The Digital Liberal Arts: Institutional Challenges In Looking Beyond Grant Funding, Ginny Moran, Aisling Quigley, Brooke Schmolke, Louann Terveer

Digital Liberal Arts Publications

No abstract provided.

Winter 2024, Augustana College, Rock Island Illinois

Augustana Magazine

No abstract provided.

In Order For My Voice To Be Heard, I Had To Create My Own Space: A Critical Narrative Analysis Of Black College Student Success In Creative Majors, Rachel Horton

Dissertations of Practice

This critical narrative inquiry explored the strengths of Black undergraduate students who study the creative arts. The research centered on the unique wealth that Black students bring to their institutions, as highlighted through the Community Cultural Wealth model. The study found that participants: used aspirational capital to fuel them in attending college and pursuing the arts; used linguistic capital in general, and code switching in particular, to navigate various cultures and spaces, to facilitate hard conversations on topics such as racism, and to ensure that their voices were heard and respected; networked with other artists to create strong work through …

Uab Data Catalog - Faq, Marla Hertz, Amy Reese

Research Data Catalog

No abstract provided.

Loan Debt Burden, Student Experiences, And Livelihood: A Study Examining Relationships Between Students’ Education Costs, Financial Viability, And Life Impact, Christa A. Reid

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation investigates the complex connections among loan debt burden, student experiences, and post-bachelor’s outcomes, situated within the framework of systemic disparities in educational funding and opportunities. It identifies declines in state funding across educational levels as a systemic and politicized issue, disproportionately affecting students in underserved and underresourced school districts. The study emphasizes the impact of systemic racism and policymaking in perpetuating poverty through higher education, emphasizing the need for equitable policy establishment. Economic downturns and reduced higher education funding necessitate the exploration of alternative revenue streams, such as endowed funds and fundraising efforts, to prevent increased tuition costs …

Enhancing Public Safety At Virginia Commonwealth University, Rigby Bendele, Les Harrison, Oswaldo Moreno, Chernoh Wurie, Carolina Yaber

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute Publications

The authors of this report will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of safety and security measures on both Virginia Commonwealth University campuses (VCU) in comparison to those of similar urban research institutions (N=10). This evaluation will provide campus leaders with recommendations for proactive strategies, community partnerships, and ongoing evaluation through which VCU can increase both actual and perceived safety for members of VCU and neighboring communities.

Community Ramgagement: Vcu Festival Of The Arts, Stephen Bar, Paula Coates, Laxmikant Deshpande, Faika Zanjani

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute Publications

The proposed project aims to align with VCU's Quest 2028 vision to seek community partnerships and opportunities to elevate awareness and collaborative action between VCU and communities. The VCU Festival of the Arts (VFOTA) is envisioned to embody community engagement and collaborative excellence. Drawing inspiration from established and successful art fairs, VFOTA fosters direct artist-audience interaction, promotes enrichment, and can highlight student accomplishments and education. Celebrating diverse artistic expression, the VFOTA can support regional talent and the local arts ecosystem that can enhance community well-being. Through initiatives like the VFOTA, VCU can demonstrate its UNwavering dedication to fostering thriving communities.

Connect: Community-Engaged, Community-Based Data Dissemination Framework, Maghboeba Mosavel

Division of Community Engagement Resources

This resource discusses community-engaged data dissemination processes. It provides information on being able to produce many scholarly outputs in addition to co-creating accessible outputs for the community. The framework describes how to continue partnerships that are mutually beneficial to both the institution and the community. The CONNECT framework addresses community frustrations by transforming data dissemination into a systematic, partnership-driven process that goes beyond data extraction. It enables researchers to align their work more closely with community needs, guiding the next steps in research design, focus, and methodology.

Piloting Of Specific Common Tools In Support Of Digital And Online Learning, Orlin Marinov, Karlis Valtins, Janina Fengel, K.C. O'Rourke, Lubomir Dimitrov, Rossen Radonov

Conference Proceedings

This publication is an insightful exploration into the evolving landscape of digital and online learning, with a specific focus on the pilot testing and implementation of innovative educational tools. It aims to critically assess the effectiveness of these tools in enhancing the educational experience and the overall learning outcomes in digital environments.

This manuscript is particularly relevant for educators, education technologists, policymakers, and scholars interested in the advancement of digital education. It serves as a pivotal resource, providing valuable insights into the utilization and effectiveness of digital tools in education. The publication's contribution to academic scholarship is significant, offering a …

Exploring How Out-Of-Class Student Engagement Shapes Undocumented Students' Sense Of Belonging, Taylor D. Hartman

Dissertations of Practice

ABSTRACT

EXPLORING HOW OUT-OF-CLASS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT SHAPES UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS’ SENSE OF BELONGING

Taylor D. Hartman, EdD
Department of Counseling and Higher Education
Northern Illinois University, 2023
Carrie A. Kortegast, Director

This dissertation explores how out-of-class student engagement shapes undocumented students’ sense of belonging at a public four-year university in the Midwest. The goal of this study is to understand the out-of-class student engagement experiences of the participants in relation to their sense of belonging. This study is significant as further research is needed to understand undocumented students’ experiences with out-of-class engagement, or lack thereof, may shape their sense of belonging. …

You Belong Here: How The African American Success Unit Supports A Sense Of Belonging For Black Men At An Urban Institution In Chicago, Joyce Elam

Dissertations of Practice

ABSTRACT

YOU BELONG HERE: HOW THE AFRICAN AMERICAN SUCCESS UNIT SUPPORTS A SENSE OF BELONGING FOR BLACK MEN AT AN

URBAN INSTITUTION IN CHICAGO

Joyce Elam, Ed.D.

Department of Counseling and Higher Education

Northern Illinois University, 2024

Jacqueline Mac, Director

This case study focuses on Black men and their experience of connectiveness, inclusion and belonging as a student at an institution where they account for a significantly low percent of the student body. The research found that departments dedicated to the support of Black men students is significant in their acceptance and Black identity while on campus. This study found …

“We Are All Sort Of Figuring It Out Together”: A Case Study On How An Experiential Learning Course Shapes Career Readiness For Photography Students, Rebecca Reuland

Dissertations of Practice

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand how participation in an experiential learning course fosters career readiness for photography majors. Data was collected through observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis of course-assigned reflection papers. Using a conceptual framework of NACE’s (National Association of Colleges and Employers) career readiness competencies, this study investigated how the course structure and working with models and peers fostered career readiness. This study also explored how students described their career readiness. Overall, three findings surfaced from the data that showcased that experiential learning courses can: foster interpersonal communication skills, foster collaboration, and confidence …

It Takes A Village: Understanding Community College Chief Diversity Officers’ Experiences With Mentoring Relationships, Keith R. Barnes Dr.

Dissertations of Practice

This interpretive phenomenological analysis explores community college CDOs’ experiences with mentoring relationships. Seven CDOs employed at community colleges in the US Midwest Region participated in a semi-structured interview to share how they made meaning of their mentoring experiences and their impact on their career and psychosocial development. The findings highlighted two pivotal moments when the community college CDOs in the study received mentoring experiences to form an evolutionary process: the onboarding phase, when the participants sought mentoring relationships from the institution, and the sustaining phase, when the participants were more self-directed in securing high-quality mentoring experiences. The findings illuminated five …

The Hip Hop Collective, Veronica Bjorkman

Dissertations of Practice

ABSTRACT

THE HIP HOP COLLECTIVE

Veronica Bjorkman, Ed.D.

Department of Counseling and Higher Education

Northern Illinois University, 2024

Gudrun Nyunt, Director

This qualitative case study, guided by Gloria Ladson-Billings’s culturally relevant pedagogy, examined the pedagogical approaches in a Hip Hop music course called the Hip Hop Collective, at a large Midwestern predominantly white public institution. Data was collected via interviews and focus groups with 13 university students, one university faculty member, and two community members along with in-class and out-of-class observations. Three primary themes emerged from the research: (a) the Hip Hop Collective course fostered students’ collaboration skills and their …

Retaining Lgbtqqia+ Faculty To Tenure And Beyond, Kristopher Hall, Asha Dickerson, Alfonso Ferguson, Isaac Conlon-Kvale, Carolyn Dolejs, Danielle Hanji Kim, Januela Burt

School of Leadership and Education Sciences: Faculty Scholarship

In recent years, academia has attempted to be more open and accepting of diverse identities to better serve the campus community. To this end, there has been increased programming to focus on inclusiveness of marginalized identities such as LGBTQQIA+. However, much of this programming has centered on the student experience and neglected tenure-seeking faculty, who are generally used to carrying out such programming rather than benefiting from it. The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of tenure-seeking counselor education faculty during their tenure-seeking process. Using consensual qualitative research (CQR) as an analytical framework, the authors found …