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Full Issue, Mississippi Counseling Association

Journal of Counseling Research and Practice

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Assessment Courses In Counselor Education, Donna M. Gibson, Leah J. Mccallum

Journal of Counseling Research and Practice

Pre- and post-surveys of an assessment class within the counselor education curricula were used to assess the thoughts, feelings, and concerns of counselors-in-training enrolled in the class. A mixed-methods study was con-ducted to assess themes in responses and examine comfort and competence with the concept of assessment. Results provide counselor educators insight into possible factors that affect and alter the perspective of counselors-in-training before and after taking an assessment class. Recommendations and implications for future re-search are discussed.

The Under-Representation Of Jewish Americans In Multicultural Counseling Literature, Rebecca M. Goldberg, Andrea L. Dixon

Journal of Counseling Research and Practice

Despite the ongoing presence of Jewish Americans in the field of counseling, a large gap exists in the literature regarding Jews as a multicultural group of people. This article is designed to bring attention to the lack of inclusion of Jewish Americans in multicultural counseling literature and curricula. Recommendations for counselor education training and counseling practices are provided.

A Study Of The Overlap Of School Counselor Identity And Duties, Melinda Gibbons, Derick Williams

Journal of Counseling Research and Practice

Professional school counselors (N=92) across grade levels completed the Professional Identity of School Counselors survey (PISC) online to provide their views of professional identity and the concepts of leadership, collaboration, advocacy, multiculturalism, and the general delivery (e.g., counseling, consulting, individual planning, and guidance curriculum), management (i.e., how school counselors organize their time in meeting student needs), and accountability (e.g., collecting, using, and reporting the results of data) tasks of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model. Participants identified advocacy, delivery services, and collaboration as most important to the professional identity of school counselors. None of the top activities were …

Refugee Students In Public Schools: Guidelines For Developing Inclusive School Counseling Programs, Bengu Erguner-Tekinalp, Vessela Ilieva, Katheryn K. Williams

Journal of Counseling Research and Practice

This paper identifies key experiences of refugee students and reviews how these children integrate into the formal schooling system in America. Refugee children face specific challenges, and counseling services are critical for the students’ success. Guidelines on counseling refugee students are limited. The purpose of this article is to provide guiding suggestions for school counselors to effectively help refugee students by identifying roles, responsibilities, and functions of school counselors using the ASCA National Model.

Pre-Practicum Students And Cognitive Complexity, Shawn L. Spurgeon, Marianne Woodside, Tricia Mcclam, Eric Heidel, Michael Catalana

Journal of Counseling Research and Practice

Eighteen students enrolled in a professional orientation and ethics course as part of a counseling training program participated in a study designed to assess the cognitive complexity of first semester master’s counseling students. We used the one-minute question and analyzed the results based on Bloom’s taxonomy for the cognitive domain. Results suggest a relationship between course content and level of cognitive development. Implications for counselor training and development are discussed.

The Next Step In The Public Recognition/Acceptance Of Professional Counselors, Don Locke

Journal of Counseling Research and Practice

Public perception and acceptance of professional counselor has increased significantly with each additional level of creditability that professional counselors have obtained. As professional counselors have developed their skills through supervised clinical practice their ability to serve clients has also increased. Mississippi could well be served even more efficiently in the future by individuals who have acquired additional advanced clinical skills. These skills could be achieved through the completion of a clinical doctorate.

Food And Book Pairings: National Library Week 2020, Alex Watson, Christina Streeter

Social Media Content

Text by Alex Watson; Cover image by Christina Streeter.

During National Library Week 2020, followers were asked to name their "favorite food or beverage" in exchange for a book recommendation. Due to the prevailing shelter-in-place order, only e-books were selected.

Food Insecurity Resources At The University Of Mississippi, Summer Jefferson, Anne Cafer, Georgianna Mann

APCRL Policy Briefs

Food security is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture as, "access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle." Estimates of food insecurity on college campuses range from 19-46%, but 20-25% of students who are not classified as food insecure still report anxiety about food shortage. The purpose of this policy brief is to contextualize the results from research on the campus awareness of the Ole Miss Food Bank and the nutritional analysis of the Food Bank's offerings.

Trust And Discourse: A Case Of Land-Use Conflict In Alachua County, Florida, Anne Saville, Alison Adams

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Research on natural resources controversies such as land-use conversions has highlighted how stakeholder groups can have significantly different interpretations of the issue. Differing or opposing social values, political interests, and economic concerns play a large part in shaping how groups of people perceive a conflict. In these instances, opposing sides often use discursive frames to communicate their interests and garner support. While previous research has illustrated how frames are deployed in these cases, less is known about the role of trust in the context of frame resonance, especially when the frame deployer is a large corporation. We use the case …

Covid-19 Update For The University Of Mississippi Community, April 27, 2020, University Of Mississippi

COVID-19 Emails

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Daily Digest - Monday, April 27, 2020 Covid-19 Updates, University Of Mississippi

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Campus Update Daily Digest for Monday, April 27, 2020

New Center To Engage Mississippi Communities As Research Partners, Shea Stewart

University of Mississippi News

UM: CREW will partner with communities to advance community development, health, arts

North Mississippi Vista Project Seeks Applicants To Serve Communities, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Summer and full-year national service opportunities available to fight poverty in state

Finding Aid For The Ed Perry Collection (Mum01707)

Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids (alphabetical)

Collection of correspondence from various state leaders to Dr. William J. Hooper, Director of the Mississippi Law Research Institute, and materials related to the Mississippi Capitol Centennial Celebration in 2003.

Coronavirus Is Spreading Through Rural South’S High-Risk Population – Reopening Economies Will Make It Worse, Anne M. Cafer, Meagen Rosenthal

CREW News Archive

Despite the population’s vulnerability, Southern states have been a stronghold of resistance to federal and international recommendations around COVID-19 protective measures. Most of the states’ delays and refusals to enact “shelter-at-home” policies were tied to economic arguments. As University of Mississippi sociologists who work with rural communities on a range of resilience issues, especially health, we are concerned about the economic and health consequences of returning to business before the region is prepared to protect its residents.

Covid-19 Update For The University Of Mississippi Community, April 24, 2020, University Of Mississippi

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Daily Digest - Friday, April 24, 2020 Covid-19 Updates, University Of Mississippi

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Ten Seniors Named 2019-20 Um Hall Of Fame Inductees, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Ole Miss students honored for service, achievement and potential for success

A Study Of The Design And Manufacturing Of An Elevated Dog Feeder, Lena Turner

Honors Theses

ABSTRACT

The senior capstone which students in the Center for Manufacturing Excellence program partake in was the basis for project. The Dog Box is an elevated dog feeder with an internal food storage compartment. It was designed for medium to large dogs, and can hold over 40 lbs of dog food. The internal storage compartment has drawer access and contains a plastic tote that will hold the food. The purpose of the design was to create an aesthetically pleasing elevated dog feeder that would double as a storage device, and elevated feeding can help prevent health issues in large dog …

Health Risks For Covid-19 In Mississippi Counties, Jamiko Deleveaux, Vanessa Parks

Population Briefs

Evidence suggests that individuals with preexisting health concerns may be more susceptible to becoming seriously ill from the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Such co-morbidities include existing respiratory problems, cardiovascular issues, and immune function. A recent report found that Mississippi and many other southern states had among the highest rates of pre-existing conditions that could contribute to COVID19 complications. Within Mississippi, health outcomes vary spatially. To anticipate where there may be the greatest potential for Mississippians to become seriously ill from COVID-19, we developed a health risk index for each county.

Health Services Director's Work Lauded, Meredith Foster

University of Mississippi News

Alex Langhart honored for series of changes to foster better health at UM

Investigating The Role Of Rap1a In Medial Arterial Vascular Calcification, Amelia Grace Haydel

Honors Theses

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States with one of the major contributors being vascular calcification, characterized by the deposition of calcium-phosphate hydroxyapatite. Once thought to be a passive process due to aging, medial vascular calcification is becoming better understood as a tightly regulated, cellmediated process. Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) within the medial arterial layer respond to inflammation, oxidative stress, and changes in pyrophosphate levels, which induce differentiation into osteoblast-like cells. Fibroblasts within the adventitial layer (AFBs) also alter their function in response to vascular calcification signaling, although this is largely understudied. The AGE/RAGE …

Covid-19 Update For The University Of Mississippi Community, April 22, 2020, University Of Mississippi

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Daily Digest - Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Covid-19 Updates, University Of Mississippi

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Summer Programs For High School Students Move Online, Pam Starling

University of Mississippi News

Academic, leadership and networking opportunities available through revamped offerings

Oxford Science Cafe Launches Monthly Podcast, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

New series to continue providing scientific programs amid social distancing

Covid-19 Update For The University Of Mississippi Community, April 20, 2020, University Of Mississippi

COVID-19 Emails

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Update On Plans For Celebrating Our Graduates, Glenn F. Boyce

COVID-19 Emails

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Daily Digest - Monday, April 20, 2020 Covid-19 Updates, University Of Mississippi

COVID-19 Website Archives

Campus Update Daily Digest for Monday, April 20, 2020