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Role-Playing Scenarios In The Writing Classroom, Timothy Giles

Student Success in Writing Conference (1999-2021)

Role-playing games have long been part of the corporate world, but they have recently engaged the university curriculum, with dynamic results. First developing in history and other humanities classes, they can also provide FYW and other writing students an engaging context for their work. How to play these games is explained and critiqued, with suggestions for how potential problems may be avoided. Where the curious instructor can fnd micro-games, which can be played in one or two classes, is included, as well as support for developing new games to highlight contemporary issues.

“It’S Hip To Be Square!”: The Four Cornerstones Of First-Year Writing Retention For A Post-Covid World, Jessica L. Mattox, Cyndy Lopez Guerrero, Mary Ann Zehr, Tomas Guerrero

Student Success in Writing Conference (1999-2021)

With growing numbers of nontraditional students, students of color, and frst-generation students enrolling in colleges and universities, it is imperative to equip FYW instructors with tools to promote student success and retention. To increase retention in a post-COVID era, this panel proposes four “cornerstones” for twoyear and four-year college faculty to adopt in writing classrooms: the use of high-impact practices (HIPS) of course themes, recursive rhetorical practices, inclusive assignment design, and translanguaging. In this session, the presenters will lead participants through activities that highlight how the cornerstones contribute to a sense of student belonging, which afects students’ decisions to continue …

2021 Student Success In Writing Conference Program, Georgia Southern University, Department Of Writing And Linguistics, Georgia Southern University, Continuing Education

Student Success in Writing Conference (1999-2021)

The Student Success in Writing Conference is hosted by the Georgia Southern University Department of Writing and Linguistics and Georgia Southern University Continuing Education.

The Student Success in Writing Conference (SSWC), established in 1999 to promote the success of students in writing courses at the secondary and post-secondary levels, is an intimate, one-day conference with national scope and blind-reviewed admissions. We are committed to offering practical workshops and theoretical presentations on topics related to the teaching and craft of writing. The conference also seeks to establish and maintain dialogue between college and high school educators.

Women's Basketball Adds Four For 2021-22, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Women's Basketball Adds Four For 2021-22

Eagles Advance To Sun Belt Semifinals With 4-0 Win Over Ulm, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Eagles Advance To Sun Belt Semifinals With 4-0 Win Over ULM

Eagles Split With Mountaineers In Sun Belt Softball Action Friday, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Eagles Split With Mountaineers In Sun Belt Softball Action Friday

George-Anne Deep Dive, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

No abstract provided.

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

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The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

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Faculty Senate Agenda

Faculty Senate Agendas

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Faculty Senate Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes

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Faculty Senate Minutes (Corrected)

Faculty Senate Minutes

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Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Georgia Southern’s national youth conference reflects new, asset-based name

• JPHCOPH professor one of four in world awarded cancer grant

Owens Remains Perfect, Eagles Defeat Chants In Opener, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Owens Remains Perfect, Eagles Defeat Chants in Opener

Staff Council Meeting Minutes, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

• Cal to Order
• Consent Agenda and Minutes of Meeting
• Presidential Updates & Comments
• Employee Engagement Survey
• Budget Update
• Stimulus Funds
• VPBF Search
• Questions
• Human Resources- Updates
• Treasurer Report
• Committee Reports
• Old Business & New Business
• Important Dates
• Meeting Adjourned at 9:52 am

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

• Call to Order
• Consent Agenda
• Presidential Updates and Comments I Dr. Kyle Marrero
• Information Sharing and Gossip
• Human Resources Updates | Vickie Shaw
• Treasurer Report | Paul Barnes
• Committee Reports
• Old Business
• New Business
• Important Dates and Announcements
• Adjournment

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• SNAP YOUR VAX
• Walk A Mile
• Senioritis: How to Help
• Meet the Staff
• GS opens up vaccination to all
• East Georgia follows GS in their plans for a normal fall semester 2021
• FAFSA and financial aid for dummies
• Campus thrift store ends after two-day run
• Dollander shines as GS rolls to series win over Mountaineers
• Despite dominant opener GS falls in Atlanta

College Of Business News, Georgia Southern University

College of Business: News & Publications

• Katie Pham Shares Simple Steps to Setting Up a Budget You can Stick to

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Mechanical Engineering News, Georgia Southern University

Mechanical Engineering: News & Publications (2013-2023)

• Faculty and Students Mentor High School Design Competition

Preview: Softball Vs. Appalachian State, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• PREVIEW: Softball vs. Appalachian State

Track & Field Preview: Eagles Compete In Atlanta Friday And Saturday, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Track & Field Preview: Eagles Compete in Atlanta Friday and Saturday

Women's Tennis Heads To Sun Belt Tournament With Momentum, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Women's Tennis Heads To Sun Belt Tournament With Momentum

Writing & Linguistics News, Georgia Southern University

Writing & Linguistics News (2012-2022)

• View W&L students’ CURIO presentations!

Communication Plan To Raise Awareness For Dementia And Promote Caring Closet, Aishwarya Potluri, Prachi Joshi

Eagle Showcase: Excellence in Service-Learning (Archived)

This poster was designed to communicate the products developed for Rockin'Out Alzheimer’s, an organization to help caregivers in providing everyday essentials for at-home dementia patients, in Statesboro, GA.

The authors collaborated with the organization and helped to develop communication materials for their program -"Caring Closet" which was aimed at providing diapers, bed-pads, barrier creams and other necessary items to qualified individuals suffering with dementia. The authors helped to set up a webpage, a Facebook page and design an infographic for "Caring Closet" and helped communicate about the program in the community. The end results were then compiled and presented in …

“Squash The Spread Of Covid-19 In Bulloch County” Program, Osaremhen Ikhile, Karabi Barai

Eagle Showcase: Excellence in Service-Learning (Archived)

The purpose of this service-learning project was to assist the organization “Squash the Spread Bulloch County” with bolstering communication of health information regarding COVID-19. Evidence-based theory, diffusion of innovations was used to dispel fear regarding COVID-19, reassure residents of their rights, answer their questions, build trust in the health care system and ultimately ensure the adoption of health behaviors that would reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Bulloch county. These hinged upon earlier group research to understand public attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs that hinder the adoption of the desired health behaviors to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Adherence to recommendations …

3d Model Of Existing Conditions For The Creek On The Blue Mile Project, H M Imran Kays, Usman Ibrahim, Charles Crowner

Eagle Showcase: Excellence in Service-Learning (Archived)

2021 Eagle Showcase Excellence in Service-Learning

Grant Application For The Hearts And Hands Clinic, Christine Cooper, Ariellah Ward

Eagle Showcase: Excellence in Service-Learning (Archived)

During our service-learning course on public health funding and grant writing, we had the opportunity to work at the Hearts and Hands Clinic. During the pandemic, many families lost their income and healthcare insurance. Thus, facing uncertainties about where to obtain medical care. The clinic wanted to expand its existing chronic care program to an underserved community in Evans County. Our task was to prepare a grant application for the clinic to secure the funding needed to help vulnerable adults better manage their chronic disease and prevent further complications. Engaging in this applied experience allowed us to improve our implementation …

Provision Of Free Oral Health Services In Bulloch County For Uninsured, Low-Income Individuals., Blerta Shehaj, Paige Perry

Eagle Showcase: Excellence in Service-Learning (Archived)

Improving the oral healthcare needs of rural populations involves practical, tailored, and flexible approaches to expand oral health services and increase the oral health workforce. The Hearts and Hands Clinic provides free primary health care services for Bulloch County residents aged 18 and older, uninsured, and those who live below 200% of the federal poverty guideline. This service-learning summer project aimed to identify potential organizations that would provide funding for oral health activities of the clinic and develop a grant application to the selected organization. By the end of this service-learning project, the students were able to identify the multiple …

Mental Health Services For Underserved Communities In Bulloch County: A Service-Learning Project With The Hearts And Hands Clinic., Aurela Nikaj, Kadiatou Diallo

Eagle Showcase: Excellence in Service-Learning (Archived)

The increasing demand for mental health services during the COVID-19 global pandemic was the driving force behind our collaboration with the Hearts and Hands Clinic in a service-learning project. The project aimed to prepare a grant application at Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation. Our objective was to secure funding for the clinic, enabling it to expand its staff and offer free mental health services for underserved communities in Bulloch County. This project helped us apply the knowledge gained from the Public Health Funding and Grants course to real-life challenges amid COVID-19, enhanced our critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and, most …