Digital Commons Network^™

Increased Access To And Training On Automated External Defibrillators For Layperson Staf, Melissa-Jo M. Nason, Jessica L. Peck, Kathryn A. Osteen

CompassPoint

No abstract provided.

No Connectivity, Better Connections: Teenagers’ Experiences Of A Phone-Free Summer Camp In The U.S., Charlotte Megret

CompassPoint

A teen without their phone. This almost seems like a rarity these days as society has accepted personal technology as an integral part of young people’s identity. For outdoor practitioners, expedition leaders, and camp leaders, this is a divisive topic. While some educators seek to embrace the technological revolution to better connect with young participants, others shun it and see the outdoors as the ideal place for a “digital detox.” During my research, it became apparent that asking and understanding teenagers’ perspectives was essential to explore the place of mobile phone technology.

Alliance For Camp Health 2023 Annual Report, Compass Point

CompassPoint

No abstract provided.

Spring 2024 - Volume 34, Number 1, Compass Point

CompassPoint

No abstract provided.

Executive Secretary Search Committee, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Minutes 2026 June 11, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Rhode Island Teen Institute Remains Impactful After More Than A Decade Hiatus, Tayla Von Ash, Anusha Gupta, Michael J. Thompson, Jennifer Stevens, Terese Gregg, Sandra Del Sesto

Journal of Youth Development

Rhode Island Teen Institute (RITI) is a 5-day residential program based on the Positive Youth Development approach that exposes participants to intensive training in individual and community advocacy, decision-making, interpersonal communication, and leadership development. Results from prior iterations of RITI (2002-2009) demonstrated that the program was efficacious at improving leadership and other related skills among participants. However, unfortunately due to loss of funding, the program did not run from 2010-2023. The present study assesses the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the 2023 implementation of RITI after more than a decade-long hiatus. The program was successfully implemented with 44 youth …

Mass Produced: Using Local Historical Patents And Trademarks As Outreach Tools, Brendan Kelly, Rebecca Reznik-Zellen, Lisa Di Valentino

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Association

Historical patents and trademarks are an effective way to showcase the industries critical to the development of a region. The UMass Patent and Trademark Resource Center, based out of the Science and Engineering Library of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, created an exhibit focusing on four different industries integral to the development of Western Mass, and the patents and trademarks associated with them. We hosted an opening reception attended by campus members interested in innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as community patrons interested in the industrial history of the region. As many regions around the United States have their own …

Bridges: Youth Organizing In Memphis, Caitlin A. Caswell, Maddie Smith, Elizabeth Thomas

Journal of Youth Development

Youth organizing is a practice that enables young people and adults to work together towards individual thriving and community change. In youth organizing, young people identify and address social issues that affect their lives and lead change related to those issues. The objective of this case study is to illustrate one successful model for youth organizing grounded in positive youth development theory and youth-adult partnership, developed through the organization BRIDGES USA in Memphis, Tennessee. We discuss youth-adult partnerships and elaborate components and strengths of youth organizing. We then describe the history and context of BRIDGES, the cycle of work in …

Rural Communities Transformed By Immigration Raids: A Community Of Capitals Perspective, Diego Thompson, Silvina Lopez Barrera

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

In 2019, communities of Central Mississippi experienced large-scale immigration raids. Past studies on immigration enforcement operations show that these types of events have significant consequences. Despite this scholarly evidence, little is known about the effects of large immigration raids and local responses in rural communities. Given the ongoing initiatives to carry out mass detention and deportation of immigrants, learning more about these events and the communities affected is paramount. Based on data from semi-structured interviews, this study uses the Community Capitals Framework to examine how large immigration raids have transformed communities. Results show that the raids had negative consequences in …

Behind The ‘Lettuce Curtains:’ Rural Homelessness In The Salinas Valley, California, Allison Evans

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Rural homelessness remains under-researched despite its prevalence outside the city. This research note presents preliminary findings from a case study in the Salinas Valley, California, examining how rurality—particularly its statistical definitions and socio-cultural conceptions—shapes homelessness policy formation, resource allocation, and local politics. Semi-structured interviews conducted in spring 2023, alongside document analysis, explore rural homelessness in this unique context. Findings suggest that rural homelessness is highly salient to local politicians and policy-makers, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, with service clustering in Salinas and other regional towns with more progressive policies. Challenges include housing diverse unhoused subpopulations, especially migrant farmworkers, and confronting …

Youth Social And Emotional Development Through Sports: Skyhawks Insight, Jeremy Vincent, Michelle Van Beek

Journal of Youth Development

This study examines the impact of Skyhawks Sports Academy camps on youth participants’ social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies using an intrinsic case study approach incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative data were gathered through SEL competency surveys and observations of coaches and qualitative data through semi-structured interviews with past and current Skyhawks coaches. A paired samples t-test analysis of the quantitative data revealed statistically significant changes in three SEL competencies: social awareness and self-management showed growth, while relationship skills declined. However, significant changes were not discovered in all categories; therefore, the null hypothesis was accepted. The observational data (scored using …

Beyond The Page: Transmedia Storytelling To Promote Gedsi Among Youth, Clara Evi Candrayuli Citraningtyas, Gita Widya Laksmini Soerjoatmodjo, Isti Utami, - Supriyanto, Slamet Budiharjo

Journal of Youth Development

This article presents the results of an applied experimental study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a transmedia storytelling approach in increasing youth understanding and awareness of gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) issues. The study involved 198 young people aged 17–25 years who were randomly divided into control and experimental groups, with a pre- and post-test design to measure changes in attitudes and understanding. The intervention was done to the experimental group through a series of participatory activities: transmedia storytelling modules, quizzes, participatory games, and focus group discussion. The results showed an increase in GEDSI understanding and awareness …

Youth Engagement With Rural School & Community Institutions: Implications For Future Orientation, Hannah Falcone, Cindy L. Hartman, Jayson Seaman, Andrew D. Coppens, Kate Moscouver

Journal of Youth Development

Rural youth in the United States have long demonstrated a consistent pattern of outmigration from their rural communities, often driven by aspirations for higher education and specialized careers available elsewhere. This qualitative study explores the positive youth development (PYD) experiences of youth in rural New Hampshire, focusing on how schools, community engagement, work, and experiences in nature shape their development and future orientation. Eighteen youth ages 14–19 participated in online interviews. Data were analyzed using both inductive and deductive strategies, including the application of the Developmental Systems Model of PYD. Four key themes emerged: (a) rural schools are a central …

The Five Cs Of Positive Youth Development In Singapore: Building Adolescent Resilience, Teresa Theodora Jing Yi Tan, Li Neng Lee

Journal of Youth Development

The Five Cs of Positive Youth Development (PYD) model is one of the most empirically discussed frameworks on youth thriving. Generalisability of the model was investigated among 210 middle (15-18 years old) and 250 late (19-25 years old) adolescents in Singapore. The Five Cs of PYD was evaluated as a mediator between intentional self-regulation, social-emotional competencies and family functioning, and the outcome of adolescent resilience. Results validate the model among youths in Singapore and show that the Five Cs of PYD positively predict adolescent resilience. The study extends the global application of the model while highlighting the need to consider …

Presidential Search Committee Minutes, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, 2026 May 27, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Full Board Meeting Minutes, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, 2026 May 27, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Providing Comprehensive Care In The Camp Setting, Bridget Kaplan

CompassPoint

No abstract provided.

Accessibility In Digital Publications, Ana Bichanich, Emily Hills, Corey Parson, Michelle Wallen

The Piedmont Publishing Symposium

Presented at the 2026 Piedmont Publishing Symposium.

May 20-21, 2026

Wofford University

A Quick Guide To Writing Image Descriptions For Comics And Graphic Novels, Emily Hills

The Piedmont Publishing Symposium

No abstract provided.

Communications Committee Midyear Report 2025-26, Betsey Appleton

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Communications Committee Annual Report 2025-26, Betsey Appleton

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Conference Planning Committee Mid-Year Report 2025-26, Amy Carlson

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Conference Planning Committee Annual Report 2025-26, Amy Carlson

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Mentoring & Student Outreach Committee Annual Report 2025-26, Megan Horn

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Nasig Autumn Virtual Committee Mid-Year Report 2025-26, Sofia A. Slutskaya

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Program Planning Committee Mid-Year Report 2025-26, Amanda Calabrese

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.

February 9, 2026 Executive Board Meeting Minutes, Willa Liburd Tavernier

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.

January 12, 2026 Executive Board Meeting Minutes, Willa Liburd Tavernier

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.

March 9, 2026 Executive Board Meeting Minutes, Willa Liburd Tavernier

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Nasig Newsletter May 2026

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.