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Exploring How Secondary Pre-Service Teachers’ Use Online Social Bookmarking To Envision Literacy In The Disciplines, Jamie Colwell, Kristen Gregory

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

This study considers how pre-service teachers envision disciplinary literacy through an online social bookmarking project. Thirty secondary pre-service teachers participated in the project through an undergraduate literacy course. Online bookmarks and post-project reflections were collected and analyzed using a constant comparative approach to determine emergent themes. Results suggest varying levels of disciplinary knowledge among pre-service teachers, influences of pre-service teachers' envisionments on posted bookmarks, and considerations about standardized testing in disciplinary literacy instruction. Implications for teacher education are discussed in light of these results.

Western News, October 6, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: BTR Park’s Phase II garners federal grant, Portage to benefit from state funds for geological survey, University wide; ethics-related book readings underway, Cooley director to lead Michigan bar, Fall 2016 enrollment is up in some areas; down slightly overall, On Campus with Linda Poquette

Reclaiming And Proclaiming The Use Of Crafts In Occupational Therapy, Emily Leenerts, Cynthia Evetts, Emily Miller

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

No abstract provided.

Perceptions Of Academic Fieldwork Coordinators Regarding The Value Of Fieldwork In Emerging Areas Of Practice, Victoria G. Wilburn, Kate E. Decleene Huber, Julie Gahimer, Candace Beitman, Elizabeth S. Moore

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

This study investigated the perceptions of academic fieldwork coordinators (AFWCs) regarding emerging areas of practice as fieldwork experiences for entry-level occupational therapy (OT) students. Further, this study explored several aspects of fieldwork experiences in emerging areas of practice on student personal and professional development, academic curriculum, partnering community agencies, and the profession at large. A survey designed through Qualtrics®, an electronic survey system, was sent to 163 AFWCs of fully accredited master’s and doctoral entry-level OT programs. Forty-four participants (27%) completed the 16-question survey. Significance at p < .05 was found in higher levels of Bloom’s taxonomy student performance when compared to traditional areas of practice. Common perceptions found among the AFWCs related to emerging areas of practice fieldwork experiences included: improved student professional and personal skills, increased connections and collaborations across and in health care disciplines, an enhanced ability to define and understand OT. Continued opportunities for fieldwork in emerging areas of practice are essential as the profession contemplates new markets and avenues in a changing health care environment.

High-Fidelity Simulation In Occupational Therapy Curriculum: Impact On Level Ii Fieldwork Performance, Rebecca Ozelie, Catherine Both, Emma Fricke, Carolyn Maddock

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Simulation experiences provide experiential learning opportunities during artificially produced real-life medical situations in a safe environment. Evidence supports using simulation in health care education yet limited quantitative evidence exists in occupational therapy. This study aimed to evaluate the differences in scores on the AOTA Fieldwork Performance Evaluation for the Occupational Therapy Student of Level II occupational therapy students who received high-fidelity simulation training and students who did not. A retrospective analysis of 180 students from a private university was used. Independent samples nonparametric t tests examined mean differences between Fieldwork Performance Evaluation scores of those who did and did not …

Knowledge Translation And Occupational Therapy: A Survey Of Canadian University Programs, Heidi Cramm, Blair Short, Catherine A. Donnelly

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

While Canadian occupational therapy recognizes knowledge translation (KT) as essential to clinical interactions, there has been little attention paid to KT activity in education and research. The objective of this study was to identify the nature of KT activities in which Canadian occupational therapy faculty engage. An electronic survey was sent to faculty at 14 Canadian occupational therapy programs to explore the nature of KT activities, including research, education, strategies, evaluation, and barriers and facilitators. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results show that faculty engage in a range of KT activities, with conferences and peer-reviewed publications being …

Up Bloom’S Pyramid With Slices Of Fink’S Pie: Mapping An Occupational Therapy Curriculum, Susan C. Burwash, Roberta Snover, Robert Krueger

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Curriculum design is a complex task. One tool used in the design process is curriculum mapping. A mandated transition from a quarter to a semester academic calendar, alongside preparation of accreditation self-study materials, provided an opportunity for faculty teaching in an entry-level occupational therapy program to review the underlying basis of the curriculum. Two taxonomies of learning (Bloom’s cognitive domain and Fink’s taxonomy of significant learning experiences) were used to examine existing courses and to consider how learning outcomes and experiences varied over the sequence of courses in the curriculum. This led to the creation of a series of course …

Fitness-To-Drive Screening Measure©: Patterns And Trends For Canadian Users, Sherrilene Classen, Shabnam Medhizadah, Liliana Alvarez

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: The Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure^© (FTDS) is an online screening tool that enables proxy raters (caregivers, family members, and friends) to identify at-risk older adult drivers via 54 driving-related items. This study aimed to identify areas in need of improvement for the FTDS by identifying the patterns and trends of Canadian users and providing recommendations to increase the usage, reach, and potential impact of the FTDS as a health promotion tool.

Methods: We used monthly Google Analytics reports to calculate descriptive statistics for web page and session specific variables. Variables were separated into Year 1 and Year 2 …

Connections, 10/2016, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Congratulations to the 2016 CHHS Outstanding Alumni Academy inductees
• Students explore opportunities at inaugural CHHS Student Expo
• OT scholarship recipients honored at AMBUCS luncheon
• Universities celebrate Florida-Michigan alliance
• Art exhibit represents 'Finale' for retiring Gay Walker
• Childbirth simulator delivers lifesaving skills
• Students gain experience at WMU Senior Day Services

Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2016, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• High Ambitions The Western Aerospace Launch Initiative hurtles toward a space-based research mission as students aim for the launch of WMU’s first satellite.
• One more for Dunn President to retire after 10th transformative year
• Master Professor Why a Michigan Professor of the Year sometimes interns
• The Right Dose Profs hope study leads to reduction in EMS pediatric drug dosing errors
• How do you build a better bone model? Get a WMU expert and engineering students involved
• Upcycled to Unmentionables Alumna’s cheeky business is serious about ‘green’ fashion
• Broncos Abroad Study abroad opportunities on the rise
• Movement Exchange WMU students, Panamanian …

Take A Bow- 10/2016, Department Of Theatre

Theatre Newsletter

WMU Theatre News

A Comparison Of X86 Computer Architecture Simulators, Ayaz Akram, Lina Sawalha

Computer Architecture and Systems Research Laboratory (CASRL)

The significance of computer architecture simulators in advancing computer architecture research is widely acknowledged. Computer architects have developed numerous simulators in the past few decades and their number continues to rise. This paper explores different simulation techniques and surveys many simulators. Comparing simulators with each other and validating their correctness has been a challenging task. In this paper, we compare and contrast x86 simulators in terms of flexibility, level of details, user friendliness and simulation models. In addition, we measure the experimental error and compare the speed of four contemporary x86 simulators: gem5, Sniper, Multi2sim and PTLsim. We also discuss …

Haworth College Of Business News (10/2016), Haworth College Of Business

Haworth College of Business News

• BIG DATA AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS CONFERENCE
• STUDENTS RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS
• PHOTOS FROM PANCAKE BREAKFAST
• ADVANCED PURCHASING WORKSHOPS

Cto Updates - 10/2016, Office Of Information Technology

Tech Talk

• SharePoint heading to the cloud
• My Mediasite update
• New Office 365 App Launcher
• Windows 10 and Symantec
• Elearning copyrighted materials
• Video VoIP phones
• Central Authenticaion Service
• Elearning update

State Of The University- Sept. 30, 2016, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

• FALL CONVOCATION
• THE STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY
• LEARNER CENTERED
• DISCOVERY DRIVEN
• GLOBALLY ENGAGED
• THE PATH FORWARD

First In My 'Familia' College Day: Increasing College Access Among Latino/A Students., Adriana Cardoso

Academic Leadership Academy

Increasing college enrollment among Latino/a students has to be a collaboration between schools, community members and institutions of higher education. The identification of and targeted supports of these students is crucial to assure that a pipeline is created between K-12 programs and institutions of higher education.

Providing foundational information on college preparation, access and retention in higher education to parents and students assists in this process.

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society: Raising Visibility On Campus., Kristina Wirtz

Academic Leadership Academy

WMU’s Phi Beta Kappa Chapter

• Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society, founded at the College of William & Mary in 1776.
• Western Michigan University is among 10% of American colleges and universities to host a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
• Our chapter, Theta of Michigan, was founded in 1997 after more than a decade of efforts by WMU faculty and administrators. We are a WMU “point of pride.”
• Phi Beta Kappa celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

The Problem: PBK’s Low Profile on Campus

1)Low student response rate:

• Students at …

Fall Convocation State Of The University, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Fall Convocation 2016 Program, Office Of Faculty Development

Fall Convocation

A program for the Fall 2016 convocation, giving information on programs to improve student learning, including faculty and staff awards, State of the University Address, aspects of the Teaching & Learning Bash, and Teaching with Technology and Assessment in Action.

Updates In Academic Affairs: 09/27/2016, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

• NEWLY CREATED OFFICE COORDINATES PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS AT WMU
• MEDALLION SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION SLATED FOR EARLIER IN THE YEAR
• INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL, PROJECTS
• FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CENTER FOR FOSTERING SUCCESS CONFERENCE SET FOR 2017

Western News, September 22, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Two more facilities open amid fanfare, Trustee Johnston lays out process for presidential search, WMU employees; dependents get tuition discount at Cooley, Campuswide award winners to be feted at Fall Convocation, On Campus with La Shaunda Webb

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session September 7, 2016, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Formal Agenda
• Proposed Meeting Minutes
• Renaming Aviation Facility Building
• AHEC Liquor License
• WMU Catering Liquor License Application
• Gift Report
• Gift Report Supplements
• Grant Report (September)
• Grant Report (June to July)
• Personnel Report
• Operating Cash Accounts
• Annuity Life Income Funds

Connections, 09/2016, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Welcome the CHHS class of 2020
• CHHS tops $6.2 million in external funding for 2015-16
• WMU OT students move into assisted living home for unprecedented research
• Master of Public Health program welcomes first cohort
• AHEC Comedy Night raises funds and laughs
• Center for Fostering Success helps students transition from care to college to career
• WMU’s Children’s Trauma Assessment Center boosting its role in community trauma training

Haworth College Of Business News (09/2016), Haworth College Of Business

Haworth College of Business News

• COLLEGE TO HONOR ALUMNI
• HOMECOMING IS OCT. 8
• FROM FBI TO FREELANCE
• PROMOTION CEREMONY

The Role Of Physician's Assistants On Limiting The Risk Of Surgical Errors, Courtney Adler

Honors Theses

Surgical errors existed long before physician assistants (PA) starting joining surgical teams. However, the addition of PAs to surgical teams added a team member with a medical perspective that was different from everyone else’s. PAs are able to follow surgical patients through all the steps of the surgical process. This allows them to have a deeper knowledge of the patient’s case, putting them in a position to promote a culture of safety and reduce the risk of surgical errors. This study generates an idea of how the PA plays a role in lowering the risk of surgical errors by promoting …

Haworth College Of Business News (08/2016), Haworth College Of Business

Haworth College of Business News

• TOP SALES PROGRAM
• TOP 10 AGAIN
• CAREER AWARD
• SPEAKER SERIES

Connections, 08/2016, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• WMU, KVCC sign new degree completion plan for nursing students
• Dr. Nickola "Nicki" Wolf Nelson retires after 35 years at WMU
• Faculty take new roles in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D. program
• Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences programs reaccredited for eight years
• HDReAM highlighted in BCBSM Foundation annual report
• Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center offers fall workshops

The Wooden Doctrine: Basketball, Moral Character, And The Successful Life, Janelle Dewitt

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

No abstract provided.

Crispr Humans: Ethics At The Edge Of Science, Insoo Hyun

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

No abstract provided.

Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory: The Curious Case [Study] Of California’S Proposition 37, Dave Brundage

Masters Theses

In 2012, California became the first state to qualify a ballot measure for public vote on the topic of genetically modified food labeling. Proposition 37, The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act, enjoyed overwhelming support leading up to the November elections. However, an 11th hour surge by the opposition led to its defeat. This case study examines the media messages deployed by the pro and antilabeling groups in an effort to understand how each side attempted to curry favor to their cause. Content analysis was performed on 27 television, radio, and internet advertisements broadcast during the campaign. Focused …