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Uni Political Science Newsletter, V19, 2023-24, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Political Science.

Political Science Newsletter

Contents:

--- UNI Announces Grassley Endowed Professorship, Donation of Senatorial Papers
--- MPP Program Receives Accreditation, Enrolls New Cohort
--- Career Readiness
--- Civic Education
--- Women in Politics
--- Faculty and Students Honored by YWCA
--- Model United Nations
--- Vajpeyi Fellowship
--- 2023-24 Student Research Presentations
--- My Student Research Experience
--- Students Campaign for Voter Participation
--- Uprooting Redlining
--- Congratulations 2023-24 Graduates
--- Student Awards
--- Alumni Updates
--- Pita Agbese Retirement
--- Faculty Updates
--- In Memoriam: Dr. Robert Ross

Borderline Personality Disorder Subtypes And Public Stigma, Seth A. Brown

Faculty Publications

Despite high public stigma towards individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), no research has examined whether stigma differs among the various proposed BPD subtypes. The primary purpose of this research was to examine two potential contributors to stigma towards individuals with BPD: 1) gender, and 2) BPD subtype of the individuals. The three subtypes utilized in this study were emotional, low anxiety, and inhibited (Sleuwaegen, 2018). A total of 415 participants read 1 of 6 randomly assigned vignettes about an individual and then completed the Attribution Questionnaire which encompasses 6 aspects of stigma. Male individuals (featured in a vignette) led …

Showcasing Faculty Projects: Beyond Traditional Types Of Publications, Ellen Neuhaus

Faculty Publications

There is value in collecting and preserving faculty projects which gives a broader perspective of faculty work than just the traditional publications (books and journal articles). The projects give a fuller picture of the faculty work at UNI than if just traditional publications were collected.

The Effect Of Visual Sensory Interference During Multitask Obstacle Crossing In Younger And Older Adults, Hyeyoung Cho, Shirley Rietdyk

Faculty Publications

When older adults step over obstacles during multitasking, their performance is impaired; the impairment results from central and/or sensory interference. The purpose was to determine if sensory interference alters performance under low levels of cognitive, temporal, and gait demand, and if the change in performance is different for younger versus older adults. Participants included 17 younger adults (20.9±1.9 years) and 14 older adults (69.7±5.4 years). The concurrent task was a single, simple reaction time (RT) task: depress button in response to light cue. The gait task was stepping over an obstacle (8 m walkway) in three conditions: (1) no sensory …

Commencement [Program], May 10-11, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates. This commencement program is not an official graduate list.

Contents:

Board of Regents ... 2
Institutional Leadership ... 2
The Academic Procession ... 3
Academic Honorary Organizations ... 4
University Ambassador Organizations ... 5
University Honors Program ... 6
Legacy Graduates ... 6
Military Science ... 7
Merchant Scholarship ... 7
Outstanding Student Leader ... 7
Commencement Student Speakers ... 7
Purple and Old Gold Awards ... …

Horizontal Subcontracting And The Global Factory, Peter J. Buckley, Michael Murphree, John Anderson

Faculty Publications

The focus of this article is the examination of the factors that trigger the addition of horizontal subcontracting to the structure of global factories. Horizontal subcontracting takes place when one firm is contracted to produce a given item, fills as much of the order as they are able to based on their available capacity, and subsequently subcontracts the remainder to a qualitatively identical firm. We find that similar entrepreneurial backgrounds of contract manufacturers lead to strong business ties in the same industry and stage of production; low-cost, used production machinery and inexpensive factory rent lead to low barriers to entry; …

Uni Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications And Featured Awards Newsletter, V2i1, 2023, Rod Library. Research & Sponsored Programs. Uni Foundation. University Of Northern Iowa.

UNI Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications and Featured Awards Newsletter

Highlights the scholarship, research, and other scholarly work produced by University of Northern Iowa faculty, students, and staff.

This issue covers the period of January - June 2023.

How Is International Orchid Trade Regulated, And How Effective Are Those Regulations?, Madeline Roubik

Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award

When investigating the trafficking of wild species, animals are often considered before plants (Phelps et al. 2015). This is especially detrimental to members of the orchidaceae family, which are victims of an extensive illegal trade. It spans the entire globe but is especially concentrated in Southeastern Asia (Phelps et al. 2015). When regarding legislation, however, orchidaceae species are some of the most protected in the world. International legislation such as CITES restricts the movement of endangered orchidaceae across borders (Hinsley 2018). The 1992 Convention on Biodiversity (Lawson et al. 2019) also has policies regarding international orchid trade. National laws regulate …

Culturally Competent Strategies For Tutoring Writing With International Ell Students, Sara Petersen

Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award

Welcome: A brief overview about what will be discussed and what participants can take away

● “International ELL students face a variety of unique challenges that require writing tutors to adjust their approaches to tutoring. In our short time together, I will review some of the many academic and cultural barriers that international ELL students experience in university writing centers as well as culturally competent strategies tutors can implement when working with this population.”

Peritextual Elements In Chinese Nonfiction Picturebooks, Sunah Chung, Jongsun Wee, Sohyun Meacham

Faculty Publications

The present work is a comparison of the peritext typology found across various nonfiction picturebooks focusing on Chinese people, including Chinese Americans. Nineteen nonfiction books were chosen following selection methods described in previous literature. Books were individually analysed to see which of five categories they fit under, and insider/outsider status for each author and illustrator was recorded as well. All five types were found in the surveyed Chinese nonfiction picturebooks; however, none of the books encouraged readers to take action for social change. We also found slight variation in peritext usage between the insiders and outsiders for authors and illustrators. …

Motivation Behind Undergraduate Students Becoming Peer Educators And Associated Benefits Of The Position [Poster], Anna Laluzerne

Graduation with Distinction Posters

Most research on the topic of peer education is regarding the benefits for the mentees. There is limited research on the benefits for the mentors.

It is important to understand why students are taking peer education positions in order to grow peer education programs across the country. It will be critical for students and faculty to learn the life long benefits gained from being a peer mentor.

Advertising Peer Tutoring As A Valuable Experience For Preservice Teachers [Poster], Quinn Robinson

Graduation with Distinction Posters

Purpose of the poster:

• Knowing how tutoring benefits tutors helps to increase advocacy for the position
• Attract more preservice teachers to the position, helping them gain teaching experience

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting [Program], April 25, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony Programs

No abstract provided.

Preventing Sexual Harassment In Higher Education: A Framework For Prevention Science Program Development, Cindy A. Crusto, Lisa M. Hooper, Ishita S. Arora

Faculty Publications

Sexual harassment is an intractable problem that harms the students, community, culture, and success of institutes of higher education (IHEs). The alarming prevalence of sexual harassment at IHEs highlights the urgent need for effective prevention programs. However, there are few empirically supported preventive interventions that effectively target the factors that most impact the determinants, trajectory, and short- and intermediate-term effects of sexual harassment. In this paper, we overview the problem of sexual harassment and propose an organizing framework to help IHEs develop effective interventions to prevent sexual harassment. Guided by prevention science, we propose a framework—modified from SAMHSA’s (2019) guidelines …

Impact Of High School Climate And Bullying On Depression And Anxiety In Emerging Adulthood, Tyler Larson

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

• Depression and anxiety are the most common mental disorders in adolescence and emerging adulthood (National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH], 2023; NIMH, n.d.)
• Previous studies have found that high school climate is correlated with poor mental health outcomes (Gunnarsdóttir et al., 2021; Gage et al., 2016)
• School climate is multidimensional. Previous research has identified peer and teacher relationships, school safety, and respect for individual differences as important aspects of high school climate (Gage et al., 2016)
• Bullying is a well-established risk factor for mental illness during adolescence (Jadambaa et al., 2020)
• A recent meta-analysis found that bullying is responsible for …

The Use Of Communal Resources And Its Effect On Wellness, Cassandra Ralston

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

The point of the study is to see a possible relationship between the use of communal resources and wellness. The research question was how do communal resources relate to wellness? The hypothesis was the more one uses communal resources the higher their wellness will be. The sample was college students at the University of Northern Iowa (n=71). The results showed that the hypothesis was not supported. Other information regarding the knowledge of communal resources and their use of them showed that when people are advertised to about communal resources they are more likely to use them; more so than if …

Enhancing First-Year Stem Student Success Through Peer Mentoring, Nkasa Bolumbu

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Peer education plays a pivotal role in supporting first-year undergraduate students, especially those pursuing STEM fields like biology. STEM students are no exception when it comes to the benefits of peer mentoring. In this presentation, we will delve into the role of supplemental instruction, mentorship, and collaborative learning.

Traumatic Brain Injury And Public Stigma: The Effect Of Perceived Responsibility, Mackenzie Grenko

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

A known 5.3 million Americans are currently disabled by traumatic brain injury (TBI; NCIPC, 2016). Perceived responsibility can alter public attitudes toward those with TBI, resulting in challenges such as stigma. Weiner’s Attribution Theory (1993) has yet to be applied to those with brain injury despite evidence that perceived responsibility negatively impacted public attitudes (Linden et al., 2007; Redpath et al., 2010). Further, It is unclear within the literature what characteristics of the injury (e.g., safety equipment uses, job-related) impact public stigma. Therefore, the aim of this study is to expand on previous research regarding TBI and perceptions of responsibility …

Unveiling Health Disparities: Exploring The Impact Of Redlining On Diabetes Prevalence In Waterloo's Neighborhoods, Sydney Blum, Jayme Renfro

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Today, racism persists within our enduring policies, crafted decades ago, whose consequences continue to impact society. Redlining stands as a prime example, its enduring impact palpable in present-day realities. This research endeavors to show the relationship between redlining, and obesity, and diabetes within the community of Waterloo.

Prior studies have illuminated a clear link between redlining and health disparities, underscoring how disinvestment in redlined locales impedes access to nutritious food, and thus promoting health issues. Using these insights and employing various mapping tools, this study seeks to delineate the correlation between redlined areas and the prevalence of diabetes and obesity …

Peer Tutoring Strategies For Science Major And Non-Major Undergraduate Students, Thomas Manternach

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Introduction

• Peer tutors tailor their strategies to the unique needs of individual students, distinguishing between science majors and non-majors
• Science majors typically possess a deeper understanding of fundamental scientific concepts
• Non-major students often require assistance in building foundational understandings
• Science majors are tasked with achieving a heightened level of comprehension, as outlined in Bloom’s or SOLO taxonomy, in contrast to their non-major counterparts
• Science Peer tutoring strategies encompass a spectrum of approaches, including metacognition, goal-oriented methods, procedural guidance, Socratic questioning, study aids, and problem-based learning techniques

Red Vs. Blue: Identifying Demands Among Faculty And Graduate Students, Mackenzie Grenko, Kieran Luedke, Tenzin Kalsang, Helen C. Harton

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Recently enacted legislation and political climate may contribute to faculty dissatisfaction. For instance, 87% of faculty in Florida would not recommend faculty jobs in their state because of recent laws affecting higher education (e.g., DEI funding restrictions in institutions; Zahneis & June 2023). Those in Democratic states may also be impacted (e.g., White males feeling discriminated against; Isom Scott, 2018). These political climates related to higher education may also impact graduate students and contribute to their stress. In this study, we examined to what extent being in a “red,” “purple,” or “blue” state (e.g., conservative, moderate/centrist, or liberal) related to …

Inspire Student Research & Engagement Conference [Program] April 8-9, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa

INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference Programs

A program for the INSPIRE conference where undergraduate and graduate students present their research, internship, volunteer and study abroad experiences, club activities and creative performances.

Ica Newsletter, Spring 2024, Iowa Communication Association.

ICA Newsletter

Contents:

--President's Note
--Relevance
--Westphal Student Paper Call - 2024
--Call for Outstanding Adjunct Teacher Award:
--Call for Outstanding New Teacher Award:
--Congratulations to Dr. Joshua E. Young!
--Going to CSCA! ICA will be there!
--Iowa Journal of Communication Call for Submissions:
--Call for Submissions: AI and Communication Education
--Follow ICA online!
--Our ICA Board
--Once again, Save The Date! Our 2024 conference is Sept. 27-28 at DMACC-Urban in Des Moines!

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Newsletter, Spring 2024, University Of Northern Iowa. Institutional Effectiveness & Planning.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Newsletter

In this issue:

--- New to the IEP Office
--- AI in Higher Education
--- IPEDS
--- Graduate Surveys

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, April 2024, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Office of International Engagement Thanks Volunteers
--- A Quick Glance at EPA’s New PFAS Regulations
--- Strategic Goals Workshop Update
--- Celebrating Earth Day 2024

Csbs Kudos, Spring & Summer 2024, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

--- Faculty Accolades
--- Retirements: Pita Agbese; Cindy Juby
--- In Memoriam: David Whitsett; Christopher R. Edginton
--- A Hub for Civic Education
--- Normalizing Death, One Café Conversation at at Time
--- UNI to House Papers of Senator Chuck Grassley, Offer Endowed Professorship
--- UNI Forms 3+1 Family Services Program with University in Kosovo
--- UNI Professor’s Selfless Act of Organ Donation Saves a Life
--- As a Nurse, She Saved His Life. Now at UNI, They’re Co-workers.
--- Donors Launch Scholarship Initiative for UNI Nursing Students
--- Giving Back to Caregivers
--- Student Highlights
--- Students and …

Building Resilience And Success: The Effects Of Peer Mentoring [Poster], Kylie A. Klaver

Graduation with Distinction Posters

Mentoring offers students the opportunity to develop their skills as lifelong learners, leaders, and successful adults.

The Impact Of Covid-19 Related Stress On Parenting And Community Engagement In A Small Iowa Community, Danny Trip, Savanna Farley

Research in the Capitol

This study addresses the question, “Does COVID-19-related stress and household income during COVID-19 predict parents’ interactions with children and family community engagement one year later?” The hypothesis was that higher levels of COVID-19-related stress and lower household income would predict more negative interactions between parent and the focal child and less community engagement. The participants within this study were drawn from a larger ongoing study, the Dubuque Youth and Family Resilience Project (DYFRP). Control variables included household income, child’s gender, and child’s age. The independent variable was reported COVID-19 related stress and the dependent variables were community engagement, positive parenting …

Senatorial Behavior In Recent Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings, Alex Perrin, Donna Hoffman

Research in the Capitol

Supreme Court confirmation hearings in the Senate have heightened stakes in today's political environment. The public stands at attention while Senators engage in questions and dialogue with the nominees. With increased stakes after the 2016 removal of the filibuster, Senators are in a prominent position to demonstrate their opposition to a nominee during the hearing. This study shows how Senators have quantitatively changed their tactics since 2016. I show this by examining the transcripts of the six most recent hearings (Roberts, Alito, Sotomayor, Kagan, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh). I was able to show that opposition Senators engage in significantly more back-and-forth …

Political Orientation And Moral Values: Examining Their Effects On Susceptibility To Misinformation, Makayla L. Hall, Jordan A. Neely, Helen C. Harton

Research in the Capitol

According to past research, political misinformation is prevalent within social media, where information often goes unchecked. Both liberals and conservatives tend to believe misinformation that supports their beliefs. Values emphasized also tend to differ by political orientation, with liberals being more concerned with issues of harm, fairness, and universalism, and conservatives, with loyalty, authority, purity, and self-reliance. This study examines whether misinformation susceptibility is influenced by which of these values the information appeals to. 136 participants read social media posts that either supported or did not support their party’s platforms and that appealed to one of the seven values. They …