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Introduction, Heather Neff, Dara Walker

McNair Scholars Research Journal

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Faculty Feedback On Student Perceptions Of Faculty-Student Relationships, Lauren Trejo

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

This qualitive study examined four communication sciences and disorders (CSD) graduate students’ experiences with feedback from CSD faculty members to understand how it affected their relationships with faculty. Review of the literature revealed the importance and impact of feedback; however, it offered little research examining feedback within the field of CSD. Graduate students who completed their undergraduate degrees in CSD were interviewed to reflect on feedback experiences they received from faculty during their undergraduate and graduate education. The students were presented with two mock papers with differing feedback styles and were asked their reactions to the feedback. It was discovered …

Preventing Secondary Traumatic Stress In Social Workers: How To Protect Helping Professionals, Carmen M. Ortega

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

Social workers are often asked to put the needs of others above their own. This, coupled with a propensity for social workers to engage with clients’ trauma, can lead to secondary traumatic stress (STS) disorder. This thesis explores how to better support social workers at individual, environmental, and organizational levels to predict and prevent STS. Based on a review of the literature, recommendations are made to improve social work policy, practice, and research. This analysis suggests that combatting STS must begin with social work students and continue through an individual’s career. Further research is required to inform the implementation of …

Covid-19 Campus Update, January 28, 2021, Eastern Michigan University

COVID-19 Campus Updates

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Campus Update, April 15, 2021, Eastern Michigan University

COVID-19 Campus Updates

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Cultural Assimilation When Working With Adult Immigrants In Social Work, Jennifer Reyes

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

The purpose of this thesis is to gain a holistic view of immigrants’ experience and identity within the United States through a social work lens. This thesis is based on an extensive literature review which covers the history of immigration, immigration today, classic assimilation theory, assimilation factors, alternatives, and best practices. Findings indicated that retaining a cultural or ethnic identity can create better mental health outcomes and greater life satisfaction for immigrants. From this research, there are several implications for social workers regarding effective and culturally sensitive practices when working with adult immigrants.

Orda Weekly Update, 2021.02.01, Office Of Research Development Administration

ORDA Weekly Update

No abstract provided.

Orda Weekly Update, 2021.01.25, Office Of Research Development Administration

ORDA Weekly Update

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate Symposium, 2021, College Of Arts & Sciences

Undergraduate Symposium Programs

No abstract provided.

Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, February 18, 2021, Eastern Michigan University

Board of Regents Meeting Materials

No abstract provided.

Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, April 22, 2021, Eastern Michigan University

Board of Regents Meeting Materials

No abstract provided.

Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, October 14, 2021, Eastern Michigan University

Board of Regents Meeting Materials

No abstract provided.

The C.L.A.P. Methodology: Utilizing Assistive Technology In The General Education Classroom, Lillia Sheline

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

No abstract provided.

Making Music For All: A Guide For Inclusivity In The Music Classroom, Rebecca Sims

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

No abstract provided.

Introduction, Heather Neff

Faculty Scholarship 2021

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Stress On The Health Of African American Women In Low-Income Neighborhoods, Jada C. Childs

McNair Scholars Research Journal

Health problems such as obesity are more prevalent in populations of African American women than any other population in the United States. Stress has been found to disproportionately affect the health of African American women when compared to European American women. Factors such as neighborhood environment, socioeconomic status, and familial relationships play a significant role in the stress experienced by these women. This project reviews the current literature on the relationship between various stressors and the health of African American women. The purpose of this research is to increase understanding of the unique stressors that African American women face and …

Introduction, Heather Neff, Jasmine Lee

McNair Scholars Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Lsp In Canadian Higher Education: What We Can Learn From Program Reviews, Judith A. Ainsworth

Global Advances in Business Communication

Using university periodic program review documents, this study investigated the major stakes in offering programs in language study for field specific purposes, or languages for specific purposes (LSP), at Canadian institutions of higher education, and the most frequent recommendations found in the external reviewers’ reports. A conceptual framework of the LSP field was developed for thematic coding using QDA Miner, a mixed-method approach to data analysis. The qualitative and quantitative analyses revealed that the three most important stakes for the discipline are relevance for employment needs, correspondence to stakeholder needs and interdisciplinary cooperation. The external reviewers recommended 1) developing strategies …

Tony Martin, Oral History Interview, 2020, Matt Jones, Alexis Braun Marks

Oral Histories

During the course of his tenure with EMU, Martin served as University Police Officer, Associate Director and then Director of the Center of Regional and National Security and Library Assistant 3 in Halle Library among other things until leaving for a job at the University of Michigan School of Nursing in 2019. In this interview, Martin discusses his upbringing in Chicago and Detroit, his pathway to EMU, and his initial forays into law enforcement. Martin details other jobs he has held of campus, including working in Circulation at Halle Library.

Faculty Senate Minutes, January 29, 2020, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes and Reports

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Echo, January 13, 2020, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Student Newspaper: The Normal News & The Eastern Echo

No abstract provided.

From College To Career: Do You Know How To Behave? Impact Of Instructional Practices On Soft-Skill Competencies, Robbya R. Green-Weir

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Background: Soft-skill competencies are essential for successful careers. However, recent graduates lack in soft skill development. The reason may be because there is no set list of soft skills. Soft skills are subjective and poorly defined in Health Administration and competency models are not defined in terms of attitudes, behaviors, or dispositions for training and development of students.

Purpose: Provides a platform for health administrators to define soft skills more clearly by drawing on research conducted by the Healthcare Leadership Alliance [HLA]. This research also examines health administration programs to gain a better understanding of why graduates lack soft skills. …

Mcnair Challenger, October 2020, Mcnair Scholars Program

EMU McNair Challenger

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate Symposium, 2020, College Of Arts & Sciences

Undergraduate Symposium Programs

No abstract provided.

Critical Black Feminist Mentorship: A Review Of A Middle School And University-Sponsored Program For Adolescent Black Girls, Dyann C. Logwood

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation study aims to illuminate the creation of safe spaces for marginalized youth through mentorship initiatives. Likewise, the study examines the roles of mentorship programs in transforming the lives of Black adolescent girls by providing them with tools to change the narratives depicted by society. A qualitative design was employed that used phenomenological interviewing techniques and ethnographic observations to explore the experiences of the Black adolescent girls in one university-sponsored mentorship program. The findings illustrate what is coined through this research—a critical Black feminist mentorship model that emphasizes an intersectional identity development, the actualization of voice, the creation and …

Preparedness And Response Plans - Office Based - College Of Health And Human Services (Chhs), August 17, 2020, Eastern Michigan University

COVID-19 Campus Updates

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Campus Update, November 5, 2020, Eastern Michigan University

COVID-19 Campus Updates

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Campus Update, March 26, 2020, Eastern Michigan University

COVID-19 Campus Updates

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Campus Update, December 3, 2020, Eastern Michigan University

COVID-19 Campus Updates

No abstract provided.

Perceptions Of Foster Care Workers On Birth Parenting Times, Pallas Schuster

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

Birth parenting time between children in foster care and their biological parents are often thought of as a standard path toward achieving reunification (Browne & Moloney, 2002; Haight et al., 2003). The overall goal of parenting time is to create space for both the parent and child to have positive parent-child interactions and either work towards or maintain a healthy parentchild relationship. However, birth parenting times can be stressful for the parent, child, foster parent, and the foster care caseworker. To facilitate optimal parenting times, evidenced-based practices recommended foster care workers utilize a relationship-based approach when supervising parenting time. However, …