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Teaching Inquiry: A Guiding Template Fosters Critical Thinking, Barbara D. O'Donnell, Abigail C. Schwent Oct 2025

Teaching Inquiry: A Guiding Template Fosters Critical Thinking, Barbara D. O'Donnell, Abigail C. Schwent

The Councilor: A National Journal of the Social Studies

This article provides a supportive way to address the marginalization of social studies by teaching inquiry through the use of a template. Inquiry based learning encourages students to make real-world connections by engaging in problem solving and exploration through research. It fosters higher level skills like critical thinking, evaluation, and synthesis of knowledge through experiential learning (Bell, Urhahne, Schanze and Ploetzner 2009). Using inquiry to investigate social studies topics encourages the use of sources from diverse perspectives to understand the complete picture of the event being researched. Teaching social studies through inquiry is a daunting task due to multiple obstacles …


Navigating “Divisive” Issues In Social Studies Education: Practical Guidance For Teachers, Taylor M. Kessner, Sarah J. Kaka, Anthony Tuf Francis, Katrina Kennett Oct 2025

Navigating “Divisive” Issues In Social Studies Education: Practical Guidance For Teachers, Taylor M. Kessner, Sarah J. Kaka, Anthony Tuf Francis, Katrina Kennett

The Councilor: A National Journal of the Social Studies

Social studies classrooms and curricula have long been localized battlegrounds of broader cultural and political conflicts (Nash et al., 2000). These proxy conflicts—about what counts as history and whose history is taught to whom and why—have more recently evolved from brushfire conflicts to full-scale hot wars as local and state governmental actors have become more involved. Several state legislatures have introduced restrictions on teaching race, gender, and identity and increased demands for transparency in instructional content. More recently, in a 2024 executive order, President Donald Trump issued an executive order prohibiting governmental support for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice efforts. …


Tackling Mississippi’S Brain Drain: A Problem-Based Geographic Inquiry Approach For Social Studies Educators, James B. Howell, Lamont E. Maddox, J.O. Joby Bass, Benjamin H. Austin, Skye Morgan Oct 2025

Tackling Mississippi’S Brain Drain: A Problem-Based Geographic Inquiry Approach For Social Studies Educators, James B. Howell, Lamont E. Maddox, J.O. Joby Bass, Benjamin H. Austin, Skye Morgan

The Councilor: A National Journal of the Social Studies

This paper offers an overview of brain drain as a social problem and shares insights on integrating problem-based geographic inquiry (PBGI) into classrooms. It aims to help social studies teachers: 1) understand brain drain and its geographic relevance, 2) explore how brain drain serves as an engaging public policy issue for PBGI, and 3) identify resources to support problem-based learning. Additionally, the paper provides practical recommendations on designing effective PBGI units, selecting relevant resources, and utilizing geographic tools to foster civic and geographic reasoning skills. Investigating human migration associated with brain drain using a public policy lens should help students …


6 Essential Booth Library Updates For Fall 2025, Anna Nelson Oct 2025

6 Essential Booth Library Updates For Fall 2025, Anna Nelson

Library Publications

No abstract provided.


Daily Eastern News: October 01, 2025, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2025

Daily Eastern News: October 01, 2025, Eastern Illinois University

Daily Eastern News: 2025-2026

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Closing The Loop On Textile Waste: Policy, Technology, And Consumer Behavior In Sustainable Fashion, Anthony Amotoe-Bondzie Oct 2025

Closing The Loop On Textile Waste: Policy, Technology, And Consumer Behavior In Sustainable Fashion, Anthony Amotoe-Bondzie

Collected Student Papers

Textile waste has become one of the most visible consequences of the fashion industry’s linear production and consumption model, where materials are rapidly extracted, transformed, consumed, and discarded. This paper critically examines how sustainable fashion can move beyond isolated recycling efforts toward a more integrated circular economy framework. Rather than treating textile waste as only an end-of-life problem, the study analyzes it as a systems issue shaped by overproduction, weak product design, limited recovery infrastructure, fragmented regulation, and consumer habits that normalize short garment lifespans. The paper argues that closing the loop on textile waste requires coordinated interventions across policy, …


Daily Eastern News: September 24, 2025, Eastern Illinois University Sep 2025

Daily Eastern News: September 24, 2025, Eastern Illinois University

Daily Eastern News: 2025-2026

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Daily Eastern News: September 17, 2025, Eastern Illinois University Sep 2025

Daily Eastern News: September 17, 2025, Eastern Illinois University

Daily Eastern News: 2025-2026

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Daily Eastern News: September 10, 2025, Eastern Illinois University Sep 2025

Daily Eastern News: September 10, 2025, Eastern Illinois University

Daily Eastern News: 2025-2026

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Daily Eastern News: September 03, 2025, Eastern Illinois University Sep 2025

Daily Eastern News: September 03, 2025, Eastern Illinois University

Daily Eastern News: 2025-2026

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August 28, 2025: Robert Corn-Revere, Diane Highland Aug 2025

August 28, 2025: Robert Corn-Revere, Diane Highland

Event Booklets

Robert Corn-Revere presents his book, The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder.


Syllabus Checklist, Kimberly S. Ervin Aug 2025

Syllabus Checklist, Kimberly S. Ervin

All Faculty Scholarship

The syllabus checklist is a resource created by the Faculty Development and Innovation Center (FDIC) that can serve as a guide to Eastern Illinois University (EIU) faculty in developing well-structured and informative course syllabi for a course in any modality (face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid). Using this checklist will help ensure that your syllabus not only meets university standards but also effectively communicates the course's expectations and structure to learners. A well-crafted syllabus is a crucial aspect of transparent and efficient teaching, fostering a positive learning environment and setting clear expectations for both faculty and learners.


From Farm To Table: Chefs’ Perspectives On Managing Local Food Procurement, Nick E. Johnston Jul 2025

From Farm To Table: Chefs’ Perspectives On Managing Local Food Procurement, Nick E. Johnston

Journal of the North American Management Society

This study examines the role of chefs in procuring locally sourced food and the challenges they face in managing this process within the foodservice industry. Through qualitative interviews with seven executive-level chefs from diverse foodservice operations in West Texas, the research explores their decision-making processes, attitudes toward local sourcing, and the logistical hurdles involved. Findings highlight that while chefs are highly motivated to use local products due to quality and sustainability benefits, they face significant challenges such as limited availability, inconsistent supplier networks, and distribution inefficiencies. Additionally, concerns about managing the cost and quality of local ingredients were prevalent, especially …


Advancing Diversity Training For Police Officers Through Community-Based Multicultural Immersion Practices: Recommendations For Law Enforcement Trainers And Managers, Chaunda L. Scott, Jeanetta D. Sims, Charles Wilson . Jul 2025

Advancing Diversity Training For Police Officers Through Community-Based Multicultural Immersion Practices: Recommendations For Law Enforcement Trainers And Managers, Chaunda L. Scott, Jeanetta D. Sims, Charles Wilson .

Journal of the North American Management Society

From 2014 to the present, police shootings with the use of deadly force among communities of color have become a matter of heightened national concern. This study draws on an extensive literature review gathered from open sources, academic journal articles in law enforcement, criminal justice and government documents as well as on key definitional foundations to explore the impact of cultural competence training activities for police officers. Through a case study of primary research, insights are offered from an adult education community-based multicultural immersion program. The authors of this paper argue for the integration of community-based multicultural immersion learning approaches …


Editorial Note, Heather S. Mcmillan Jul 2025

Editorial Note, Heather S. Mcmillan

Journal of the North American Management Society

No abstract provided.


Theorizing Graphic Embodiments: A Feminist Perspective, Lisa Detora, Jeannie Ludlow Jul 2025

Theorizing Graphic Embodiments: A Feminist Perspective, Lisa Detora, Jeannie Ludlow

All Faculty Scholarship

In response to the increasing politicization and polarization of discourses around gender, sexuality, and the body, feminist theorists like Judith Butler call for feminism to strive toward flexibility and responsivity. This essay lays out some of the theoretical considerations that inform studies of graphic embodiment—or studies of embodiment in graphic narratives—both generally and within feminist studies, then examines several graphic texts by Tillie Walden and Élodie Durand that exemplify feminist theories of embodiment, with particular attention to the creative co-construction of embodied narratives.


Eng 1001g-600 College Composition I Critical Reading & Source-Based Writing, Lydia Craig Jun 2025

Eng 1001g-600 College Composition I Critical Reading & Source-Based Writing, Lydia Craig

Summer 2025

No abstract provided.


Eng 4904-600 Studies In Film, Robert Martinez Jun 2025

Eng 4904-600 Studies In Film, Robert Martinez

Summer 2025

No abstract provided.


Eng 5007-600 Composition Theory And Pedagogy, Rachael Ryerson Jun 2025

Eng 5007-600 Composition Theory And Pedagogy, Rachael Ryerson

Summer 2025

No abstract provided.


Eng 5025-600 Creative Writing Professional Development, Colleen Abel Jun 2025

Eng 5025-600 Creative Writing Professional Development, Colleen Abel

Summer 2025

No abstract provided.


Eng 5585-600 Writing Project For K-16 Teachers, Terri Fredrick Jun 2025

Eng 5585-600 Writing Project For K-16 Teachers, Terri Fredrick

Summer 2025

No abstract provided.


Eng 5000-600 Introduction To Methods And Issues In English Studies, Marjorie Worthington Jun 2025

Eng 5000-600 Introduction To Methods And Issues In English Studies, Marjorie Worthington

Summer 2025

No abstract provided.


Eng 4763-600 Advanced Fiction Writing, Michael Mccelland Jun 2025

Eng 4763-600 Advanced Fiction Writing, Michael Mccelland

Summer 2025

No abstract provided.


The Adoption And Implementation Of Lean And Six Sigma In State Governments And Its Impact On Efficiency, Effectiveness, And Equity, Jin Hong Kim Jun 2025

The Adoption And Implementation Of Lean And Six Sigma In State Governments And Its Impact On Efficiency, Effectiveness, And Equity, Jin Hong Kim

All Faculty Scholarship

This research explores the contextualized use of Lean and Six Sigma (LSS) practices in the state governments in the United States. It analyzes LSS’s capacity to innovate public service administration to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in government.
This study employed the Grounded Theory Method to analyze 2,048 LSS project reports from 32 state governments between 2003 and 2024, aiming to identify systematic patterns in the adjustment and application of LSS within state service administration and its outcomes.
Thirty-two states applied LSS across 24 service areas, adapting it in five ways: strategic programming, production efficiency, customer focus, internal accountability, and …


A Farewell Message, Misty L. Rhoads May 2025

A Farewell Message, Misty L. Rhoads

Journal of Transformative Touch

No abstract provided.


The Lasting Legacy Of Dr. Fritz Smith And Dr. Aminah Raheem: Founders Of Zero Balancing And Soul Lightening/Insight Acupressure, Deanna Waggy Otr May 2025

The Lasting Legacy Of Dr. Fritz Smith And Dr. Aminah Raheem: Founders Of Zero Balancing And Soul Lightening/Insight Acupressure, Deanna Waggy Otr

Journal of Transformative Touch

Dr. Fritz Smith and Dr. Aminah Raheem were pioneers in the field of holistic bodywork. Their innovative techniques, Zero Balancing (ZB) and Insight Acupressure (formerly Soul Lightening International), helped shape integrative medicine practitioners around the globe. Their marriage not only symbolized a personal union but also a professional synergy, with their complementary therapies offering a yin-yang approach to mind-body healing. Their legacy continues through the many practitioners trained in Zero Balancing and Soul Lightening/Insight Acupressure and the various organizations that uphold their commitment to research, education, and professional standards.


From Stillness To Life: A Family's Experience Of Craniosacral Therapy In The Nicu, Veronica Quarry May 2025

From Stillness To Life: A Family's Experience Of Craniosacral Therapy In The Nicu, Veronica Quarry

Journal of Transformative Touch

The mother of a newborn in the NICU shares the benefits both infant and parents experienced when their daughter received CranioSacral Therapy during that critical time.


April 30, 2025 (Vol. 109, No. 28), Daily Eastern News Apr 2025

April 30, 2025 (Vol. 109, No. 28), Daily Eastern News

Daily Eastern News: 2024-2025

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April 29, 2025, Council On Graduate Studies Apr 2025

April 29, 2025, Council On Graduate Studies

Minutes

No abstract provided.


Resolution In Support Of Sb 13/Hb 1581: Formula Funding For Higher Education, Todd Bruns Apr 2025

Resolution In Support Of Sb 13/Hb 1581: Formula Funding For Higher Education, Todd Bruns

Faculty Senate Resolutions

No abstract provided.