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The Nexstem Program: A Community Assets Program That Fosters The Next Generation Of Stem Leaders, Maggie Evans, Sheri L. Glowinski, Pennie Gray, Rebecca Roesner Oct 2020

The Nexstem Program: A Community Assets Program That Fosters The Next Generation Of Stem Leaders, Maggie Evans, Sheri L. Glowinski, Pennie Gray, Rebecca Roesner

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

Underrepresentation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields by individuals with low socioeconomic status (SES) is a long-standing concern. Funded in late 2018, the NexSTEM Program (the “Program”) is a National Science Foundation multi-institution consortia S-STEM grant-funded program at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU), Illinois State University (ISU), and Heartland Community College (HCC) with the goal of reducing barriers for low SES students from Central Illinois enrolling in and completing STEM degree programs at the three institutions and identifying effective, and sustainable, programmatic components. To help address barriers, the Program awards 2- and 4-year scholarships to academically successful students with …


The Psychological Trauma Of Black Students And Black Professionals On Campus After The Murder Of George Floyd, Katherine Helm, Kristi Kelly, Tenille Allen Oct 2020

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 Oct 2020

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

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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 Oct 2020

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 Oct 2020

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 …


Daily Eastern News: October 15, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 15, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 15, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 15, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 14, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 14, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 14, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 14, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 13, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 13, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 13, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 13, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 12, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 12, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 12, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 12, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 09, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 09, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 09, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 09, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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October 8, 2020, Caa Oct 2020

October 8, 2020, Caa

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Daily Eastern News: October 08, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 08, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 08, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 08, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 07, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 07, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 07, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 07, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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October 6, 2020, Faculty Senate Oct 2020

October 6, 2020, Faculty Senate

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Daily Eastern News: October 06, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 06, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 06, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 06, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 05, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 05, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 05, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 05, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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October 2, 2020, Council On University Planning And Budget Oct 2020

October 2, 2020, Council On University Planning And Budget

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Daily Eastern News: October 02, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 02, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: October 02, 2020, Eastern Illinois University Oct 2020

Daily Eastern News: October 02, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

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Issue 49, Beth Heldebrandt Oct 2020

Issue 49, Beth Heldebrandt

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Harjo book focus of Big Read, COVID impacts, Library wins Bud May award, Post Amerikan project completed, Faculty Spotlight: Nan (Tina) Wang, Faculty Interview: Brad Tolppanen


Stutzman, Kelsi - Covid-19 Journal, Kelsi Stutzman Oct 2020

Stutzman, Kelsi - Covid-19 Journal, Kelsi Stutzman

Personal Journals

Personal journal of Kelsi Stutzman, a student in Dr. Laughlin-Schultz's HIS3810 History of Illinois course during Fall, 2020