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Student Library Employment As A High-Impact Practice, Rick Stoddart

High-Impact Practices in Academic Libraries

Student employment in academic libraries mirrors many of the characteristics and positive aspects of high impact practices.

The University of Oregon Libraries is at the beginning stages of re-framing their library student employment experience as a high impact practice. Currently, the UO Libraries are having internal discussions, identifying student employment learning outcomes, and building relationships with campus stakeholders. Additionally, the UO Libraries is working with campus institutional research to pull datasets that may connect library student employment to broader student success metrics such as student retention.

This session will offer a broad outline of how library student employment is a …

Fostering Agency Through Peer-To-Peer Learning: Western Libraries’ Practicum In Integrated Academic Literacies, Emily Spracklin

High-Impact Practices in Academic Libraries

This lightning talk will introduce attendees to Western Libraries’ Integrated Academic Literacies Practicum, a 1-credit course designed to help underserved students build agency over their learning and empower participation in academic discourse. Through a partnership with the Hacherl Research & Writing Studio, this course pairs students with peer mentors who provide long-term scaffolding in a variety of academic literacies, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and research. Students determine their learning goals at the beginning of the quarter (usually based on their coursework) and meet weekly with a peer mentor to practice and reflect on strategies for making progress towards those …

The Engaged Library: High-Impact Educational Practices In Academic Libraries, Joan Ruelle, Deandra Little

High-Impact Practices in Academic Libraries

Keynote address:

High-impact educational practices (HIPs)—as identified by George Kuh and the Association of American Colleges & Universities (2008)—are widely recognized as activities that promote student engagement, student retention, and positive student learning outcomes. How these eleven practices are implemented may vary some, depending on institutional context and priorities, as well as on the learners themselves, but are all meant to create substantive activities that deepen student learning, engagement, and success. A persistent struggle for libraries has been articulating how libraries directly and indirectly contribute to student success, and calls to better measure and articulate the contributions of libraries to …

Updates On Furc 2021 And Undergraduate Research Posters At The Capitol, Alicia Batailles, Latika L. Young, M. David Advent

Florida Statewide Symposium: Best Practices in Undergraduate Research

Come hear about the most recent updates for the 2021 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) and the annual Undergraduate Research Posters at the Capitol event (P@C). FURC 2021, hosted from February 26-27, 2021 by the Florida Undergraduate Research Association and Florida State University, is one of the nation's largest multi-disciplinary research conferences and it open to all undergraduate researchers in the state of Florida to present their research in a poster format. In addition to relevant conference presentation experience, FURC boasts some of the best networking opportunities with fellow researchers and graduate programs across the country, as well as workshops …

Addressing Research Ethics By Adapting Citation Management Software In Research Projects, Eunkyung Lee

Florida Statewide Symposium: Best Practices in Undergraduate Research

It was quite surprising that only a few undergraduate upper-level students were using citation management software on their research paper. It was more surprising that they were not aware that a lack of proper citations or cutting and pasting from other sources could be considered plagiarism in academic writings. They showed a significant reliance on direct quotations to avoid plagiarism. Cumbersome of manually adding citations in-text could be one of the reasons why undergraduate students omit referencing appropriate sources in-text as well as in the bibliography. EndNote is one of the citation management tools available for free to all current …

Implementing Bedside Regional Anesthesia: Improving Clinical Effectiveness, Geoffrey Ho, Everett Chu, Adam Greenwood, Jason Podolnick, Rachel Lubran, Natalie Pudalov, Philip Th Dela Cruz, Paul Dangerfield

Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Faculty Posters and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Stewarding Relationships And Resources: A Christian Perspective On Working With Vendors, Andrea Abernathy

Faculty Publications - George Fox University Library

The environment in which we acquire electronic resources is drastically changed, but our mandate to meet the informational needs of our students and faculty remains. We approach vendors from a point of need, with strained budgets, additional institutional requirements for purchasing, and growing information needs. Negotiating the parameters of a renewal or a new acquisition requires content knowledge, interpersonal skills, time, strategy, and integrity. In this session, you will learn some practical strategies for obtaining both sustainable pricing, and flexible license agreements for your library through intentional stewardship of finances, and the relationship between you and the vendor. Success strategies …

Building The Bridge Between Front-Line Clinicians And Covid-19 Information, Elaine Sullo, Anne Linton, Laura Abate

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Integrating Literacy And Literature Within Lgbtq+-Based Curricula, John H. Bickford

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

I report how children’s and young adult non-fiction and fiction books (mis)represent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, ally, pansexual (hereafter, LGBTQ+) themes and people. I have published research on LGBTQ+ representations within books for elementary children as well as for high school students. I have also explored patterns of book challenges (challenges are registered complaints that have the intent to ban the books) by parents and citizens resistant to the inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes and people within literature in schools and local libraries. I use separate examples for high school and elementary by integrating literacy tasks …

Built-In @ Booth: Dei As A Library Priority, Kirstin Duffin, Stacey Knight-Davis, Beth Heldebrandt, Zach Newell

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

Booth Library has been working as a cross-disciplinary partner to facilitate critical conversations and has been acting as an ally in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Booth has also prioritized its work with DEI by recently completing a strategic plan. One of the main goals of the strategic plan is to build in and sustain DEI initiatives as part of a holistic effort to ally Booth with campus and community partners in advancing this goal. The presenters will discuss how Booth has been positioned as a model and hub for promoting DEI on campus. Among the initiatives to be …

Disrupting Norms To Increase Diversity Of Teacher Candidates: Restraining Forces For Junior Faculty, Cori More, Jennifer Buchter, Jennifer Stringfellow

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

This presentation includes an introduction and discussion of a manuscript, Disrupting Norms to Increase Diversity of Teacher Candidates: Restraining Forces for Junior Faculty, recently published in the Journal of Culture and Values in Education. While the focus of this manuscript is on teacher preparation, similar hazards and risks exist for all junior faculty when looking to disrupting the norms in higher education to support equity and diversity of students.

Striking A Match To Institutional Bridges: Co-Conspiring To Overcome Barriers To Dei Work, Alex Berry, Clarice Thomas

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

At the height of national civil unrest, demands for justice can be heard over the silence of institutional racism. Two student affairs professionals co-conspire to address the need for equity and inclusion work at their community college. Using their respective theoretical frameworks, the presenters discuss their efforts to change institutional requirements for diversity coursework and professional development for faculty and staff. The presentation will highlight the college context of resistance, and changes that have been implemented in the most recent academic year. This session has implications for administrators and faculty members and will offer suggestions for others to engage in …

Intersectionality As A Framework To Develop Best Practices To Improve Access To Higher Education For Marginalized Groups, Danielle Bank, Manu Kaur, Pat Somers

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

The Combahee River Collective (1986) may have been one of the first groups to describe the complex interrelationships among social influences that overlap, intersect, converge and combine to directly and indirectly affect the lives of individuals and the groups to which they belong. Later theorists and activists (Cooper, 2017; Crenshaw, 2006; Hooks, 1994) have elaborated on the nature of these social forces which include race, ethnicity, class, religion, gender, sexuality, ability status, national/citizenship status, age, and others. Examining the ways that these social forces limit or advance the life decisions and opportunities of individuals and their social groups sheds light …

Educator Self-Care, Resiliency, And Inclusion, Carolyn B. Jester, Peggy Woodall, Tammy Wrobbel

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

Acosta, J., Chandra, A., & Madrigano, J. (2017) stated that “Resilience is defined as the capacity of any dynamic system to anticipate and adapt successfully to difficulties. Individual resilience is the process of, capacity for, or outcome of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress.” The Seven streams of resilient behavior – community, competence, connections, commitment, communication, coordination, and consideration – act as a whole system response, as a practical theory that has the capacity to adapt and mold to changing data and shifting circumstances in the face of new technology according …

Level Up On Diversity, Inclusion And Equity, Jack Blahnik

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

This presentation will detail practices and procedures faculty and staff can take in a virtual environment to be more equitable, inclusive and diverse minded. Now more than ever, it is integral to not only advocate for our underserved student populations, but actively support and engage these students in practices that equitable and inclusive for all. Now more than ever, it is vital that institutions across the US recognize the injustices that often plaque our communities of color and underserved populations; thus, it is critical that faculty and staff make a conscious and intentional effort to do better. As the people …

Incorporating Brain-Based Learning Into Virtual Career Support And Delivery, Angela Evans, Hannah Nicolaisen, Mildred Wallace

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

Career development is a life-long, continuous process with many complex factors and interplay. This is also reflected in what makes up the learner of today and the demands of the current pandemic on flexible learning styles and modes of delivery to prepare for success. An eclectic toolbox is needed to meet and adapt to one’s unique strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences via different modes of communication. A purposeful and enhanced focus on experiential learning strategies may be achieved by using pseudo-flipped career training and brain-based learning. Some tenets include emotional intelligence, cognitive behavior therapy, and stages of readiness which may …

Examining Systems To Support Students: A Holistic Approach To Support Students During Challenging Times, Jennifer Buchter, Cori More, Jennifer Stringfellow

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

Economic disparities have long been an issue negatively impacting students in higher education. The current Covid pandemic has exaggerated these discrepancies, leading to negative educational and well-being outcomes. If not addressed, these stressors could become barriers to student achievement and degree completion. Students may find themselves responsible for financial responsibilities not only for themselves, but also for their family. They may lose financial support from their family in addition to being required to provide caregiving responsibilities. Changes in living arrangements further contribute to disparities in educational experiences and outcomes. In addition to these concrete needs, stressors such as isolation, changes …

The Psychological Trauma Of Black Students And Black Professionals On Campus After The Murder Of George Floyd, Katherine Helm, Kristi Kelly, Tenille Allen

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

In this time of great racial unrest in American society, many Black students and professionals on campus are experiencing significant psychological trauma which can include feelings of: sadness, anger, irritability, emotional disconnection, problems concentrating, and diminished motivation triggered by the murder of George Floyd. Subsequent national racialized events and tensions have only increased these reactions. Black students and black professionals may be reporting emotional and physical exhaustion, feelings of not feeling safe (physically and emotionally), and a lingering anger and hopelessness, which has significant consequences for academic and career success. This is one of the most important social justice issues …

Assessment As Instruction: Strategies For Fostering Equity, Margeaux Temeltas, Stephanie Poczos

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

This hands-on workshop will bridge theory with practice, weaving together presentation, discussion, and role play as participants learn practical strategies for harnessing assessments as learning tools. The session provides a concrete pedagogical and curricular framework for shifting student thinking from fixed to growth mindset, developing student resilience, and building both intellectual and social-emotional competence through metacognitive peer- and self- assessment activities. Participants will learn how to use rubrics and assessments as learning tools in the classroom, how to make assignment and assessment expectations transparent to students, how to cultivate the classroom culture needed for successful peer assessment and peer-to-peer learning, …

Inclusive Practices: Building Syllabi To Support Students During The Covid Pandemic, Jennifer Stringfellow, Jennifer Buchter, Cori More

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

Economic disparities have long been an issue negatively impacting students in higher education. The current Covid pandemic has exaggerated these discrepancies, leading to negative educational and well-being outcomes. Using a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework when developing syllabi, faculty can proactively prevent any barriers than may arise thus reducing barriers that may negatively impact students. While the Covid pandemic is new, many of these inclusive practices have demonstrated effectiveness in supporting diverse students and can be implemented to address many of the disparities students are currently experiencing in higher education as a result of Covid. E learning environments will …

Assessing Motivation And Utilizing Motivational Interviewing In Introductory College Biology For Improved Student Success, William Martin

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

Student motivation, metacognition and engagement are strong predictors of academic success in the undergraduate biology classroom. Implementation of diverse active learning strategies results in increased student engagement and improved student performance. Instructors direct students on behaviors aimed to promote self-reflection and self-efficacy towards academic success yet see varying follow-through from students. This research study assesses motivation in students in two separate but parallel, introductory biology courses required for majors. Students in one course, with traditionally high attrition and serving students from diverse majors, will be compared to a second with low historical attrition and serving a single pre-professional program at …

U.S. Government Military And Space Force Literature, Bert Chapman

Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations

Established in 2018, the U.S. Space Force is the newest branch of the U.S. military. The reality of space as an arena for international geopolitical and military competition has been around for decades in scholarly literature. This presentation will examine recently published and publicly accessible U.S. Government and military literature on Space Force. These works examine various economic, military, and political aspects of this entity and how it may affect U.S. national security policy in years to come.

Public Policy Origins Of U.S. Data, Bert Chapman

Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations

Provides detailed introduction and overview of public policy origins of U.S. data. Shows how congressional legislation and Office of Management and Budget documents influence compilation and dissemination of U.S. Government data. Stresses how Indiana General Assembly requirements influence compilation of Indiana state agency data and Indiana local government agency data. Places emphasis on roles played in data compilation and dissemination by public policy research institutions/think tanks. Concludes by stressing limitations of data collection by governmental and non-governmental entities.

Making The Future More Accessible: Assistive Technology At The Ur And Rrlc, Allegra Tennis, Eileen Daly-Boas

Upstate New York Science Librarians Conference

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Scatter Plots And Trendlines: Meaningfully Assessing Long-Term Libguides Usage, Roman Koshykar

Upstate New York Science Librarians Conference

RIT Libraries implemented the LibGuides 2.0 CMS in August 2015, but patron interests change over the course of five years. How can I discover whether my guides are still capturing the interest of the students and faculty at RIT? Using some simple charting and statistical tools in Microsoft Excel, I was able to deduce patterns in usage for both my subject and non-subject guides. These usage trends have provided valuable information on what topics our library patrons are highly interested in learning, what topics are not as popular as they were five years ago, and what topics seem to generate …

Dismantling The Knowledgeopoly: An Open Research Future, K. M. Ehrig-Page

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

A library plays an integral part in the community because its doors are usually open to everyone, at least in non-pandemic times. However, access to education, to research or, more broadly, to knowledge is often siloed and hidden behind subscriptions so that knowledge monopolies start to grow. In “Dismantling the Knowledgeopoly: An Open Research Future”, and in celebration of October’s Open Access Week that promotes free, immediate access to peer reviewed scholarship, we will look at ways you can broaden the scope of Open Access and move towards Open Research.

The idea for this presentation arose through working in the …

Weaving Creativity & Innovation Through The Curriculum, Jessica Hunter-Larsen

Critical & Creative Thinking Conference

Beginning with an overview of the Creativity & Innovation program at Colorado College, this presentation highlights selected case studies of collaborations in natural and social science courses that help develop students’ creative capacities.

Creating A New World For Expressive Education: Panel Discussion, Jaymie Vanmeter, Chelsea Threadgill, Veronica Clyburn, Kelly Dunbar Davison

Critical & Creative Thinking Conference

The Covid-19 pandemic has thrust us into creative delivery of online education. This panel will explore perspectives for encouraging expressive and meaningful exchanges in education.

Supporting Religious Undecided Students: Implications For Educators, Jamie L. Workman

Georgia Educational Research Association Conference

This research explored a newly created model of first year academic advising used at a Mid-Size Public University. Modified from the traditional advising model, the new model was created for students in the new University Studies major, a designation for students formerly classified as undeclared majors. It was unknown how the University Studies students would experience academic advising, as they received a different academic advising model than undecided students in previous cohorts.

The researcher conducted the project using grounded theory techniques and phenomenological perspective. The researcher interviewed 12 students. The research questions were: (1) How did students experience being undecided …

Developing Critical Thinking Through The Study Of Law: An Approach For All Disciplines, Taren Wellman, Kasey Hawkins

Critical & Creative Thinking Conference

Develop critical thinking by breaking it down into your discipline's essential sub-skills and intentionally practicing those skills. Examples are provided froma foundational law course.