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Ud In The News Oct. 5-18, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Jason Reinoehl, vice president for strategic enrollment management, wrote "The case for price transparency" for University Business, and historian Bill Trollinger and Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology and Culture Vincent Miller penned pieces on fundamentalism turning 100 and the Synod of the Amazon, respectively, for The Conversation.

Moving Forward From Tragedy, Lauren Durham

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Two months after a mass shooting in Dayton, campus continues to care for its own and talk about how to stay safe and well.

Truth Or Tale, University Of Dayton

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Stories have long been told at UD, some to preserve history and others to scare the freshmen. We asked readers for their favorite rumors and sent our reporters out to dig deep — literally, with one student writer walking underneath campus — to uncover the answers for you. Reprinted from the Winter 2014-15 University of Dayton Magazine

One Community, Together, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Clad in “Dayton Strong” shirts, the women’s soccer team stood together in a moment of silence before playing the Cincinnati Bearcats to a 1-1 tie in a Sunday night exhibition game on Baujan Field. In a prayer service in the chapel last week, a diverse crowd of faculty, staff, students, and community members sang “The Prayer of Peace.”

A Qualitative Inquiry Of Social And Emotional Support For Students With Persistent Concussion Symptoms, Susan C. Davies, Elana R. Bernstein, Corinne M. Daprano

Counselor Education and Human Services Faculty Publications

Students who sustain concussions often struggle with social and emotional symptoms. Such symptoms can interfere with students’ academic performance, relationships, and overall sense of well-being. This qualitative study involved interviews with eight adolescents and young adults who sustained concussions as youths and experienced significant social and emotional symptoms; six of the participants’ parents were also interviewed. Grounded theory methodology was used to code the data, construct categories and identify themes, and develop a theoretical model of students’ post-concussion social and emotional issues and potential sources of support. Categories of issues emerging from the interviews included anxiety/stress, depression/sadness, interpersonal difficulties/isolation, and …

Journey To Success: A Co-Curricular Pathway Aimed Toward The Development Of The Whole Person For Emerging Leaders In The Franciscan Tradition (Mission Award Winner), John Felio, Karen Keis, Adam Casler

Taking Flight: Developing Leaders for the Common Good

Siena College recently embarked on a new strategic plan: Tradition. Transformed. 2017 - 2022. One of the five goals is "Distinctive Value; Enhance our value and brand and broadcast to all stakeholders while maximizing our Franciscan, liberal arts advantage." During this time, the college also developed five core values, one of which is compassionate leadership: We lead by putting others first, through our commitment to social justice, service with others, and concern for the poor and vulnerable. A college-wide tactic under Distinctive Value is to implement delivery of programs through student activities to advance the development of the whole person. …

Cultivating Well-Being And Pursuing The Common Good Through A Holistic Approach To Mental Health, Sarah Dewitt, Lindsay Maxam, Melissa Longino

Taking Flight: Developing Leaders for the Common Good

With unprecedented levels of distress (anxiety, stress, depression, etc.) negatively impacting students’ academic performance, their ability to carry out daily activities, and their capacity to engage in meaningful relationships, the University of Dayton developed the UD Step Care Model, a visual tool to empower all members of the community to shift the culture of resiliency. The comprehensive approach to destigmatizing mental health challenges, promoting the dignity of all members of our communities, and educating students on self-help strategies reflects a holistic approach to mental health and empowers faculty and staff to guide students through conversation to broaden the perspective of …

Standing Up For Health Communication, Danielle Damon

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

During the 29th annual Brother Joseph W. Stander Symposium, over 1,700 students and faculty mentors stood up to present research, creative endeavors and academic achievements. For one graduate student, research on health communication became the focus.

Unsung Heroes, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Not all students park an ambulance in their garage. But not all are first responders, either, with a headquarters located in the heart of the student neighborhood.

University Of Dayton Magazine, Spring 2019, University Of Dayton Magazine

University of Dayton Alumni Publications

The University of Dayton Magazine is published quarterly by the Office of Communications for alumni, parents, students, faculty/staff, trustees and other friends of UD.

2019-03-18 Meeting Notes Of The Educational Leadership Council, University Of Dayton

Educational Leadership Council (ELC) Meeting Notes

Approved notes of a meeting of the Educational Leadership Council of the University of Dayton.

Ud Emergency Medical Services Earns National Honors For Life-Saving Work, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton Emergency Medical Services, a student- run volunteer EMS organization and a division of UD Public Safety, received four awards for excellence and professionalism during the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Service Foundation annual conference Feb. 22-24 in Pittsburgh.

Ud In The News Feb. 22- March 1, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton President Eric Spina sat down with WHIO-TV to discuss UD's future and theologian Sandra Yocum discussed the bishops meeting in Rome about the sex abuse crisis with national outlets Newsy and The Epoch Times. The Chronicle of Higher Education featured a UD program in a story about colleges incorporating mental health checkups into the curriculum.

Hate Has No Home Here, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Hate and bigotry have no place in our community, our campus, or our hearts. In a letter to the campus community, I share a statement about an upcoming white supremacist rally downtown and encourage us to peacefully make our voices heard.

Uncut, Unfiltered ... But Not Necessarily Uninterrupted, Scott N. West

University Libraries Blog Archive

Hurricane response, an immigrant 'caravan,' the Dayton Accords and more in Scott West's latest dispatch from government documents.

Campus Closed Wednesday; Stay Indoors, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning for our area from 4 p.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Thursday. The National Weather Service expects dangerous wind chills as low as minus 40 degrees.

Campus Report, Vol. 46, No. 2, University Of Dayton

Campus Report

The publication for faculty and staff of the University of Dayton. Highlights of this issue include: A profile about Shelley Inglis, the director of the University's Human Rights Center; news about the first University of Dayton giving day (April 10, 2019); a schedule of events to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.; a report from the Diversity Task Force; information about the Global Voices Symposium (Jan., 29-31); upcoming speakers; a description of the University's new chart of accounts; and profiles about the 2019 Lackner Award honorees, Corinne Daprano and Bill Fischer.

Investigation Of The Effect Of Vehicle Color On Safety, Deogratias Eustace, Fayez Khalaf Alanazi, Peter W. Hovey

Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Faculty Publications

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A Christmas Reflection, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

In my annual Christmas message to students, faculty, and staff, I reflect on how the University of Dayton is more than our home away from home. It's a place in our hearts.

2018-11-16 Minutes Of The Academic Senate, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

Our Voices — And Our Votes — Matter, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Allison Saracina, a senior international studies major, has learned a powerful lesson from serving as a Dayton Civic Scholar and volunteering as a student ambassador for the nonpartisan organization Vote Everywhere.

2018-10-19 Minutes Of The Academic Senate, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

2018-10-12 Minutes Of The Executive Committee Of The Academic Senate, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate. Executive Committee

ECAS Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

2018-09-17 Meeting Notes Of The Educational Leadership Council, University Of Dayton

Educational Leadership Council (ELC) Meeting Notes

Approved notes of a meeting of the Educational Leadership Council of the University of Dayton.

Campus Report, Vol. 46, No. 1, University Of Dayton

Campus Report

The publication for faculty and staff of the University of Dayton. Highlights of this issue include: priorities for the diversity and inclusion strategic plan; a report on giving in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018; Take a Break with Greg Kennedy, media specialist-in-residence in the Department of Communication; awards; "Dracula Bloodlines," the first-year arts immersion; the Dayton Funk Symposium and Dance Party; the Chaminade Hall visioning process; new faculty; sustainability award; speaker series; and upcoming events.

Training College Staff To Recognize And Respond To Concussions, Lisa B. Lopez, Susan C. Davies, Molly A. Schaller

Counselor Education and Human Services Faculty Publications

Concussions in college students can lead to a number of academic, physical, and emotional consequences. This project involved training college staff—including residence hall advisors—about the signs, symptoms, and risks related to concussions. The importance of training in concussion recognition and management is discussed in relation to campus staff’s responsibilities. A sample training model that can be replicated on college and university campuses is presented, along with implications for college students and housing personnel.

Of the traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) sustained by 1.7 to 3.8 million people every year, approximately 75% (1.28 to 2.85 million) can be classified as a concussion, …

Faculty Policy And Governance Handbook, 2018, University Of Dayton

Faculty Handbooks

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Here For Our Students, University Of Dayton

News Releases

National and international organizations recently recognized the University of Dayton’s Division of Student Development for its community policing, alcohol prevention, residential learning and student training programs, and annual report.

Engineering's Effects On Communities Through An Ethical Framework, Bailey A. Reid

Undergraduate Voices

Engineering is at the forefront of innovation and progression in our society, but often has various impacts on the communities in which projects take place. This article focuses on several ethical guidelines established through education and engineering’s effects on surrounding communities. Ethics inside of community actions and approach will also be explored.

University Of Dayton Magazine. Spring 2018, University Of Dayton Magazine

University of Dayton Alumni Publications

The University of Dayton Magazine is published quarterly by the Office of Communications for alumni, parents, students, faculty/staff, trustees and other friends of UD. Articles include "At the table: No one should go hungry," "God in the chaos: Reflections on Iraq and faith," and "The separation of church and space."