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Librarian's Report 4-3-2019, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Librarian's Reports

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Seasonal Changes In Sleep, Rpe, And Scoring Percentage In Division One Collegiate Female Basketball Players, Lindsay Perrin, Dr. Stephen Rossi

Honors College Theses

Basketball season occurs over several months and involves heavy traveling, training, competing, and scholarly duties. These demands do not allow much time for rest and recovery. A lack in the quantity and quality of sleep can reduce the ability to manage stress and reduce recovery from training and competition. This can affect the health and well-being of the athlete and their success on the court. In college, sleep schedules may change from high school by staying up later and sleeping in more. College students typically sleep between six and seven hours a night which is less than the recommended nine …

Better Left Unsaid: The Connection Between Members Of Congress, Presidents, And Political Ambiguity, Grace Alexa Pittman

Honors College Theses

During the course of an election cycle, candidates often deliver vague statements regarding their positions on policies. Furthermore, incumbent candidates typically have a record of obscure actions unknown to the voter. Presently, existing literature maintains ambiguity in terms of an interaction between the candidate and the constituent. According to this literature, candidates use ambiguity to exploit voter uncertainty on policy issues. However, I argue that congressional members, motivated by re-election, will act similarly to candidates by utilizing ambiguity. In this research, I propose that it is the president’s popularity that triggers a congressional member’s ambiguity. Using a method of linear …

University Honors Program News, Georgia Southern University

Honors College: News & Publications (2008-2020)

• Honors in Action: Research at Camp
• Honors Research: Trawling the Stories of Georgia's Fishers
• Mary Kate Moore...Than Meets the Eye

Honors Research Symposium Program Spring 2019, University Honors Program, Georgia Southern University

Honors College: News & Publications (2008-2020)

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D.I.F. Conference Program, Georgia Southern University Office Of Multicultural Affairs, Georgia Southern University Diversity Peer Educators

The D.I.F. Conference (Archived)

The mission of the DIF Conference is to create an opportunity to openly talk, listen and learn about issues related to diversity, inclusion and fairness. Additionally, we have set forth the following goals for DIF:

• Develop an understanding of diversity, inclusion and fairness (Think).

• Increase awareness of one’s identities, biases and privileges (Think).

• Understand the value of inclusivity and how individual actions impact our environments (Create).

• Engage in Intergroup Dialogue to understand the effects of marginalization in order to create safe and inclusive environments (Create).

• Identify and develop the necessary skills to create positive and …

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Developing Civic-Mindedness In Middle- And High-School Students Using Service-Learning, James Hopper, Sheila Stowers, Christy J. Brinkley, Olivia Smith, David Saarnio

Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019) (Archived)

Education is not only about teaching students in academic domains, but also teaching them about the application of those domains in society as civic-minded, engaged citizens. Service learning projects can be effective at fostering a sense of civic-mindedness in students, at least in college (e.g., Weber & Weber, 2010). During the 2017-2018 school year, we conducted a case study with 73 middle school students from two rural schools in the Arkansas Delta to examine, in part, the impact of one service-learning initiative (EAST). Participating students researched authentic problems in their communities and developed projects aimed at addressing those problems. Based …

Immersive Visualization Environments For Teaching/Learning, Max M. North, Sarah M. North

Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019) (Archived)

Comparative Study of Brain Activities in Immersive Visualization Environments: An Innovative Pedagogical Technique

Abstract

The primary objective of this work-in-progress is to investigate advanced and innovative pedagogical techniques in teaching and learning STEM concepts by utilizing Immersive Visualization Environments (IVE). Specifically, a comparative study of brain activities was performed to determine effectiveness of different Immersive Visualization Environments in pedagogy. Twelve randomly selected college students participated in this investigation using an electroencephalography (EEG) device for measuring brain waves of the subjects. The preliminary collected data supported the assertion that dome-shaped IVE elicited a more relaxed state than its counterpart, head-mounted IVE, …

Stem Conference 2019, Stem Conference

Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019) (Archived)

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Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Georgia Southern graduate student turns art into therapy for teachers, receives 2019 national Emerging Professional Development Leadership Award

• Georgia Southern to host free screening of “The School in the Cloud,” Q&A with area experts to follow

College Of Education News, College Of Education, Georgia Southern University

College of Education: News & Publications (2003-2023)

• Georgia Southern to host free screening of "The School in the Cloud," Q&A with area experts to follow
• Georgia Southern's online elementary education master's among top-ranked in nation

Librarian's Report 3-7-2019, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Librarian's Reports

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Teach! – Tirelessly Educating And Changing Habits, Lillie R. Lowery

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Exhausted and frustrated with never-ending classroom behavior problems? Re-ignite your enthusiasm and win back the time to do what you were hired to do – TEACH! While, at the same time, empower your students to take ownership of their misbehavior and make better choices.

How To Make School-Based Mental Health Work, Jenny Wilhoite

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

This session is designed to give an overview of how to create a School-Based Mental Health program that benefits students on all tiers, providing universal prevention, early intervention, and intensive services for at-risk students. Meeting the unmet needs of students with mental health challenges impacts student attendance, behavioral and academic outcomes, and discipline in a positive way.

The Importance Of Advocating For Lgbtq+ Youth In Schools And The Community., Stefanie N. Hassing

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

This presentation is aimed to provide professionals who work with children, including educators, administrators, counselors, and adult volunteers, information regarding the increased risks and needs for the LGBT+ population between the ages of 10-19 and how to advocate for them within community and school settings.

Importance Of Consultation, Moya A. Pope Ncc, Monica Y. Pace Ed.S

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Consultation is an essential part of a professional school counselor's job responsibilities - falling under system support and responsive services of the ASCA Model. Effective consultation can be used to support teachers and increase/influence student achievement. If a school counselor is going to develop and maintain a viable comprehensive school counseling program, consultation has to an integral part of their program. This presentation will discuss the importance of consultation and several consultation models.

I Am Because We Are, Jennifer Baker

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Youth of today are given a bad name when relating to behavior and understanding of those behaviors. Many of those who are giving those bad reps do not spend "relatable" time with youth. Relatable time is when time spent with youth is not demanding but getting to know the youth as a person. During my time with youth, the best rapport I developed was when I had conversations that were accepting and understanding. So I started performing youth groups to see if the dynamics of the youth would change. IT did!

Unveiling The Mask:Sexual Trauma's Impact On Academic Achievement, Behavior, And Self-Identity, Teshaunda Hannor-Walker, Sarah Kitchens, Lacey Ricks

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Sexual trauma is an unfortunate but a common and often masked experience for many students in America. While sexual trauma in itself is not a mental health disorder, it can become a risk factor for many academic and mental health problems. Trauma-informed schools can play an important role in helping students deal with the aftercare of a traumatic experience.

Unmasking “Mean Girls” Panel, Mary A. Felton, Irma J. Gibson, Quinn M. Gentry, Reinette Arnold, Stephanie Leggett

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

This featured panel discusses the prevalence of female juvenile violence; reported incidences of this violence; factors associated with violent behavior; and implications for families, schools, and communities for ending violent schoolgirl behavior.

Georgia Department Of Juvenile Justice School System - Building A Better Future, Zane Shelfer

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Come see how the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) School System is Building a Better Future for students who enroll. The DJJ School System provides academic and career services to students from middle school through high school and up to enrollment in technical college and four-year universities. Highlights will include an overview of these services and best practice information for creating a similar school system.

Becoming A Mental Health Sleuth: The “Sherlock Holmes Skills” Every Program Needs, Frank J. Kros

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Our students’ mental health significantly impacts their school attendance, academic performance, socialemotional development, and school safety. This workshop provides the tools for establishing and developing expertise in these “Sherlock Holmes Skills” by providing participants exposure to the key symptoms, causes, and interventions for common mental health concerns in school-age youth including depression, anxiety disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, oppositional disorder, conduct disorder, and attention disorders. Participants will also receive a workbook of course materials and a matrix outlining the background, causes, symptoms, and foundational interventions for each mental health concern.

Perspectives On Keeping Kids In Classrooms Not Courtrooms, Gerard Lawson, Laura E. Welfare, Tameka O. Grimes, Ariann Robino

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

The school to prison pipeline begins with school disciplinary incidents that result in suspensions and/or referrals to law enforcement. With the support of the National Institutes of Justice, the presenters explored factors that inform decision-making about exclusionary discipline practices and law enforcement referrals in Virginia. Educators and School Resource Officers are invited to discuss strategies for promoting well-being of youth-at-risk.

Student Wellbeing Matters! Use Positive Psychology Interventions To Help Your Students Achieve And Succeed., Andrea A. Francis

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Positive Psychology Interventions (PPI), grounded in the psychological theory of Wellbeing (Seligman, 2002) are pathways to a life of purpose and meaning. Each intervention is proved to not only reduce anxiety and increase optimism, but to create protective factors needed to cope with stress, anxiety and trauma.

Connecting Bullying And School Drop Out, June Jenkins, Jan Urbanski

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

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Taking Time To B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Strategies For Strengthening Staff And Student Well-Being, Joelle Hood

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

When students and staff experience chronic stress, it negatively impacts their motivation, performance, and wellbeing, Participants in this engaging workshop will walk away with simple research-based practices from the fields of Mindfulness and Positive Psychology, that they can utilize with both themselves and students to reduce stress and anxiety, improve attention and performance, and strengthen overall physical and psychological well-being.

Choices And Consequences: A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste, Ian Elmore-Moore

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Choice and Consequences: A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste is a presentation that highlights the functionalities of the human brain. Through our presentation attendees will be able to identify the four main components of the human brain that control our emotions and behaviors. We will provide evaluation-based techniques to strengthen self-awareness. It is our goal that attendees will grasp scientific information of the human brain as well as learn a new skill set to improve social emotional learning and restorative practices in order to deescalate conflicts.

National Youth-At-Risk Journal: Overview And Opportunities, Cordelia Zinskie, Dan W. Rea

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

The National Youth-At-Risk Journal, sponsored by the College of Education at Georgia Southern University, is a publishing outlet where both researchers and practitioners can learn about and share information regarding youth placed at risk. Editors will provide an overview of the journal, highlight past issues, and share tips on how to get published. As part of this interactive session, attendees are encouraged to ask questions and/or describe ideas regarding possible journal submissions.