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Gc Minutes 2025-12-01, Northern Illinois University

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Bridging The Gap Between The Disability Community And Marketers, Amari Richardson

Honors Capstones

People with disabilities have a large amount of buying power, due to their significant collective disposable income. This has resulted in a large untapped market which marketers could target in the future. This study seeks to understand how to people with disabilities would prefer disability inclusive marketing to be executed. One of the research objectives within this study are to understand the importance of disability inclusive marketing when individuals are choosing to purchase from a company. The other objective is to understand what marketing tactics individuals with disabilities prefer. Research method utilized within this study is a Qualtrics survey, which …

2024 Conference On Undergraduate Research And Engagement Program Guide, Oseel

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Full program for the 2024 Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement with full listing of sessions presented.

Measuring Interprofessional Practice Skills In Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students, Kelly Free Jackson

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Interprofessional practice has become a key component of health professions training programs in recent years as health care has shifted to a more team-based approach to patient care. Because of this, health professions training programs have been tasked with ensuring that students receive adequate training prior to graduation. In the field of speech-language pathology, limited research has shown the best practices in measuring the interprofessional practice skills of speech-language pathology graduate students. Such scant evidence warrants the need for further research on viable measurement tools for interprofessional practice skill development in speech-language pathology. This dissertation presents a three-phase project focusing …

Shop Talk: Decreasing The School-To-Prison Pipeline For African American Male Students, Treveda Michelle Redmond

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This dissertation used a plan, do, study, act (PDSA) cycle from improvement science toimplement a tier three intervention for African American male students in a middle school. The students who participated in the intervention were considered at-risk for school failure based upon behavior and grades in the first quarter of the school year. Community members assisted in creating a shop-talk experience for the students where they were able to engage with each other and successful African American male members of the community. Results indicate the shop-talk intervention was successful. Planning for the next PDSA cycle is discussed as well and …

The Moderating Effects Of Disability On The Relationship Between Job Embeddedness And Turnover Intention Among Veterans, Beverly Maier

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Nearly 26% of American adults have a disability. The goal of vocational rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities is to participate in the labor market and improve their quality of life. Employment is an excellent community reintegration. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that in 2020, a total of 4.7 million veterans received a rating of the service-connected disability from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or the U.S. Department of Defense. The unemployment rate for veterans with a disability is 6.2%, which is not a significant difference from the unemployment rate of 7.2% for veterans without a disability. According to …

Impact Of Acquiring Childhood Cooking Skills On Adults’ Dietary Behaviors, Suzanne Check

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

The ability to cook and prepare foods from fresh ingredients is a necessary life skill to improve overall diet quality and to prevent or reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Limited research exists on the appropriate time to develop these skills to have a long-term impact on diet quality and health. The primary objective of this study was to determine whether the age of learning cooking skills promotes higher cooking confidence and diet quality during adulthood. In addition, the study investigated the impact of learning cooking skills from various sources on diet quality and cooking confidence in adulthood. A cross-sectional …

Perceptions Of Collaboration With A Doctor Of Clinical Laboratory Science, Leah Jane Ames

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Every person in America seeks medical care at some point, trusting and relying on highly educated healthcare professionals and sophisticated technology to solve their medical problem. The majority of clinicians rely on laboratory testing to provide insight into a patient’s illness. Unfortunately, the appropriate laboratory tests are not always ordered correctly during a patient’s initial visit. A study that examined 15 years of inappropriate test utilization indicates that, on average, 20.6% of lab tests were ordered when they weren’t needed and 44.8% of lab tests that were needed were not ordered. This is considered a medical error that can lead …

Job-Relevant Invisible Disabilities And Perceptions Of Employee Potential, Megan K. Stricker

Honors Capstones

Disabilities that are not directly observable (invisible disabilities) is an area of psychological research that is rapidly expanding and in need of further studies. Invisible disabilities are different from the stereotypical interpretation of “disabilities” in that they are not readily apparent to others – thus, their holders have control over disclosure of their disability status. There has been little research on the impact of invisible disability status on perceptions of workplace potential. Additionally, job relevance of a disability has been shown to influence evaluations of employees (Colella & Varma, 1999). Recently, research has theorized about the process of designating employees …

Providing Counseling In A Rural Setting: A New Multicultural Perspective, Danessa Ann Carter

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Counseling research shows a lack of information regarding training counselors to work in rural communities. However, more than 80% of the United States land is considered rural. This appears to be an extremely desperate combination of lack of information and training for a large portion of the country’s population. An additional complication to this dynamic is that neither CACREP standards nor the ACA Code of Ethics mandate any specific trainings or address any specific needs of rural communities.

To improve the understanding of rural community dynamics, this qualitative study explored the phenomenological experiences of counselors working in rural communities. This …

The Relationship Of Transformative Learning Experiences On Multicultural Competency And Multicultural Self-Efficacy In Counselors In Training, Kristina Leigh Wilkerson

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Research on multicultural competency development has been a topic of interest in the counseling field over the past 20 years. However, studies in counselor education examining the relationship between learning experiences, multicultural competency, and self-efficacy have been scarce. The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to fill this research gap by investigating the relationships among transformative learning experiences, multicultural competency, and multicultural self-efficacy of counselors-in-training. Another purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between participants’ demographic characteristics and their multicultural competency and multicultural self-efficacy. Participants included 107 master’s-level students in various counseling programs throughout the U.S. who had …

Preparedness Of Student Affairs Professionals: The Difference Between A Council For Accreditation Of Counseling And Other Related Educational Programs Accredited And Council For The Achievement Of Standards- Best Practice Guided Academic Preparation Programs, Kelly J. Smith

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

A complicated relationship exists among several variables related to entry-level student affairs professionals’ preparedness for their first positions in the field of student affairs. In order to better understand the academic preparation of and the unusually high levels of attrition for entry-level student affairs professionals, their influence on job satisfaction and self-efficacy needed to be examined. The purpose of this study was to determine a difference between Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) best practice guided and Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Program (CACREP) accredited academic preparation programs and intentions to leave the profession of …

Gc Minutes 2017-11-06, Northern Illinois University

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Table Facilitators' Reflections Regarding Their Interprofessional Core Competencies, Sherrill R. Morris, Catherine Vanetten-Kahl, Nancy Prange

Faculty Articles, Papers, and Other Scholarship

Background: Providing students and practitioners opportunities to learn from other disciplines in a supportive environment has the potential to improve patient outcomes and practitioner job satisfaction. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe an annual Interprofessional Education Event offered in a university setting and explore participant views regarding their competencies based on the Interprofessional Education Collaborative’s four core competency domains: Values/ethics for interprofessional practice, roles/responsibilities, interprofessional communication, and teams and teamwork. Method: Twenty-six faculty and students participated in preparatory activities and served as table facilitators for a large case study event. After the session, twenty submitted survey responses …

Sga 47 Senate 2016-04-10 Agenda, Niu Student Government Association Senate

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Sga 47 Senate 2016-04-10 Minutes, Niu Student Government Association Senate

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Sga 47 Senate 2016-04-03 Minutes, Niu Student Government Association Senate

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Sga 47 Senate 2016-04-03 Agenda, Niu Student Government Association Senate

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Sga 47 Senate 2016-03-27 Agenda, Niu Student Government Association Senate

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Sga 47 Senate 2016-03-27 Minutes, Niu Student Government Association Senate

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Examining The Effects Of Social Support And Engagement Factors On The Experiences And Performance Of College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Rebecca Hanna

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine how social support from families, peers, campus faculty and staff, as well as student engagement in campus organizations, academics, and employment influence the postsecondary experiences and performance of college students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Aspects of college life including meeting new people, having constantly changing schedules and routines, living independently, and being responsible for finding supports may be overwhelming for students with ASD. Different levels of support and engagement as well as ability to self-advocate and adjust to campus life may influence their postsecondary experiences and academic performance. More research that …

What Are Classmates Thinking When It Comes To Post-Secondary Educational Accommodations For Students With Disabilities?, Adabel Ortega

Honors Capstones

There have been several legislative pieces (e.g., Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008) that has mandated students with disabilities are provided equitable educational opportunities within post-secondary educational institutions. Previous research has displayed that students with disabilities have a graduation rate of 34.7% compared to 51.2% for students without disabilities. One barrier in the limited request or use of college educational accommodations provided to students with disabilities. Previous research has demonstrated that students with disabilities have positive attitudes with disability support services, and that college peers have positive attitudes towards students …

Animal-Assisted Therapy: Mental, Physical, And Emotional Benefits Provided Through Occupational Therapy, Madeline C. Greene

Honors Capstones

The idea of animal-assisted therapy seems like it may be a new alternative of therapy, but in reality it dates back to ancient Egypt and dogs were considered sacred and used as a healing power (Fine, 2000). AAT is commonly used in Occupational Therapy where benefits can be identified physically, mentally, and emotionally. Using existing accredited research the benefits of the three health pillars will be analyzed to investigate whether or not AAT within Occupational therapy is beneficial to patients. AAT is not biased, any race, disability, and culture is able to use this form of alternative therapy (Winkle, 2012). …

Developing A Personal Guiding Theory Of Counseling : A Qualitative Exploration, Amy L. Barth

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This qualitative research study explored how counselors experience the development of a personal guiding theory of counseling. How counselors define their personal guiding theory, what factors have influenced their development, and how they incorporate their personal guiding theory into their counseling with clients was examined. Thirteen participants were recruited through reputational and snowball sampling. All participants held at least a master's degree in counseling, were a licensed counselor in their state of practice, and had at least 10 years of counseling experience. Participants engaged in a 2-part interview process following Seidman's Interview Structure. Portraiture methodology was used to analyze the …

Theatre Communications Class: Impact On Students With And Without Autism, Teresa Kay Bozikis

Honors Capstones

This study evaluated an inclusive Theatre Communications Class implemented at a suburban high school. The class is designed to target social and communication skills in students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) using role playing theatre activities with students without ASD that are prepared and performed for the class. Caregivers of 2 students with ASD completed the Autism Social Skills Profile prior to enrollment. Two students without ASD completed the Multidimensional Attitudes Scale to assess their attitudes towards individuals with autism prior to enrollment. In December of 2011, after a semester in the program, they completed the measures again. Analyses revealed …

2011-2012 Graduate Catalog, Northern Illinois University

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2009-2010 Graduate Catalog, Northern Illinois University

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Postsecondary Students With Asperger Syndrome : Considerations And Accommodations, Carrie L. Erhart

Honors Capstones

education at the university level. Through much research, it is learned that this is simply not the case. First, there is an explanation of exactly what Asperger Syndrome is and then the difficulty for those with Asperger's who decide to attend a postsecondary institution. This explanation is followed with tips for both the student and faculty alike. Through this information it should be clear to readers that it is not only an option for people with Asperger Syndrome to continue their education, but by taking a few extra steps, their college career can be just as successful as others at …

2007-2008 Graduate Catalog, Northern Illinois University

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2006-2007 Graduate Catalog, Northern Illinois University

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