Integration Of Professional Identity And Christian Religious Identity In Undergraduate Social Work Students, Lolene K. Bargerstock

Dissertations

Undergraduate social work programs are responsible to prepare students who will practice in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics. Such preparation is not simply limited to developing a body of knowledge or set of skills but extends to adoption of a professional identity. Several research studies point to religious values as a significant motivational factor in choosing social work as a profession, yet little research has been conducted to investigate the integration of religious identity with an emerging professional identity. The current study sought to explore the experience of professional identity formation in undergraduate Christian social work students …

Dimensions Of The Doctoral Dissertation Advising Relationship In Counselor Education: Mentoring Expectations, Satisfaction, And Time-To-Degree, Lasonda Wells

Dissertations

High attrition rates among doctoral students are of great concern. Based on national statistics in the United States, at least 50% of students who start a doctoral program do not complete their degree (Council of Graduate Schools, 2008; Lovitts, 2000). Although factors leading to attrition can vary given the individual student and the discipline, the faculty-student relationship is the most commonly noted problematic factor across disciplines (Fedynich & Bain, 2011; Lovitts, 2001). However, the research on doctoral advisor-advisee relationships remains sparse, particularly in counselor education (Protivnak & Foss, 2009).

The purpose of this study was to explore the demographic profile …

Peer Observation And Evaluation Tool (Poet): A Formative Peer Review Supporting Scholarly Teaching, Jeffrey L. Crabtree, Patricia J. Scott, Fengyi Kuo

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

The Peer Observation and Evaluation Tool (POET) is a valid and reliable measure developed for formative peer evaluation of pharmacy faculty. The authors replicated a study conducted on the POET in pharmacy in order to report the instrument’s validity and reliability in occupational therapy and to explore its potential as a formative teaching evaluation for occupational therapy educators. To verify item importance, seven participants from the faculty in an occupational therapy department rated each item. To establish inter-rater reliability, the participants evaluated one videotaped 55 min lecture. The POET was reliable with ICC at 0.93. There were high levels of …

Connections, 07/2016, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Dr. Lydia Schuck earns appointment, recognition
• Western Regional Area Health Education Center summer 2016 newsletter
• Unified Clinics newsletter for July 2016
• Nursing students receive scholarships at KMMBNA awards dinner
• Social work faculty presenting research in Spain
• WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session June 29, 2016, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Accreditation Update
• Wayfaring Presentation
• Memorial Resolution for Trustee Ronald E. Hall Sr.
• Fall 2016 Tuition and Required Fees Rate
• Five Year Capital Outlay Plan
• Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA) Labor Agreement
• Professional Instructors Organization (PIO) Labor Agreement
• Easement for Natural Gas Pipeline

Unconfessing Transgender: Dysphoric Youths And The Medicalization Of Madness In John Gower’S “Tale Of Iphis And Ianthe”, M W. Bychowski

Accessus

On the brink of the twenty-first century, Judith Butler argues in “Undiagnosing Gender” that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) defines the psychiatric condition of “Gender Identity Disorder” (or “Gender Dysphoria”) in ways that control biological diversity and construct “transgender” as a marginalized identity. By turning the study of gender away from vulnerable individuals and towards the broader systems of power, Butler works to liberate bodies from the medical mechanisms managing difference and precluding potentially disruptive innovations in forms of life and embodiment by creating categories of gender and disability.

Turning to the brink of the 15 …

Connections, 06/2016, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Introducing the Department of Speech, Hearing, and Language Sciences
• Professor emerita receives 2016 Outstanding Alumni award
• Paula Andrasi named new coordinator of Holistic programs
• School of Social Work earns accreditation reaffirmation
• OT student competes in annual Maddak Awards program
• AHEC provides gas cards to support rural clinical rotations
• WMU program brings value to Southwest Michigan

College Of Arts And Sciences E-News Issue 38: June 2016, College Of Arts And Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences news

• Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day
• Dr. Peter Krawutschke Appointed to the Editorial Board of Babel
• Dr. Hedy Habra, Spanish, a finalist in the International Book Awards
• Sociology students visit Otsego High School to recruit future students

Recognizing Microaggressions: A Framework For Helping Grandfamilies, Loriena Yancura, Christine A. Fruhauf, Heather Greenwood-Junkermeier

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

Microaggressions are manifestations of prejudice targeted toward socially marginalized groups. They may take several forms: subtle discriminatory remarks, behavior, or environmental characteristics. In contrast to overt aggressions, microagressions are not easy to detect and often invisible to both perpetrator and recipient. Existing research demonstrates that experiencing microaggressions is harmful to members of stigmatized groups and provides a framework to combat these negative effects. Although most of the literature on microaggressions is focused on groups characterized by minority race and female gender, microagressions might also be experienced by members of grandfamilies, who often have socially marginalized status. Microagressions toward grandfamilies may …

Demographic Profile, Geographic Distribution, Disability Prevalence, And Likelihood Of Being In-Poverty Amongst Grandparents Responsible For Grandchildren, Carlos Siordia, Mary E. Rauktis

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

Evidence-based research on Grandparents Responsible for Grandchildren (GRfG) continues to grow in recent decades. This brief report expands global knowledge on custodial grandparents by making use of a large data resource in the United States (US). The specific aim was to delineate the demographic profile, geographic distribution, and prevalence of specific-disabilities for the GRFG population in the US mainland. We also explore how demographic factors are associated with likelihood of being in-poverty. The analysis used data from the 2009-2013 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) file. The ACS is a nationally representative, yearly, statistical survey administered …

Wellbeing Among Rural Grandfamilies In Two Multigenerational Household Structures, Melissa A. Barnett, Loriena Yancura, Joe Wilmoth, Yoshie Sano

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

Multigenerational households are an understudied type of grandfamily. In rural communities, these households are likely to be economically disadvantaged and underserved. Drawing from a subset (N = 63) of low-income multigenerational households in a multistate research study, Rural Families Speak About Health, the present study compares demographic characteristics, parent and child wellbeing, and family processes in two types of multigenerational household structures: one-parent/grandparent families and two-parent/grandparent families. Research on these multigenerational household configurations is rare despite the potential for different needs, strengths, and services. Results indicate no differences in economic hardship or disadvantage by household type. Children in …

Intersections Of Poverty, Geography, And Custodial Grandparent Caregiving In Appalachia, Deborah L. Phillips, Ben Alexander-Eitzman

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

The purpose of this study is to compare the incidence of custodial grandparenting in Central Appalachia to other areas in Appalachia and the rest of the U.S., to explore how recent economic changes have affected poverty rates of custodial grandparents in all of these areas, and to explore what influences the probability of custodial grandparenting. We hypothesize that the recent economic upheaval of the Great Recession has pressured many families to rely on grandparents to provide care for their grandchildren and that these trends are particularly evident in the Appalachian region due to longstanding historical trends and unique cultural factors. …

Concerns And Supports Of Grandfamilies Using Formal Services: Do They Have The Help They Need?, Susan M. Collins, Christine A. Fruhauf, Kimberly Bundy-Fazioli

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

The objective of this exploratory study was to discover the functional and psychosocial concerns of grandfamilies already receiving support services in their community, and to ask if they had the help they needed. Data were gathered from a convenience sample of 16 grandparents who were raising their grandchildren and were involved with a support group or a grandfamily workshop. Results indicated that grandparents affiliated with formal supports still experience psychosocial concerns (i.e., child’s emotional problems) and functional concerns (i.e., financial strain). Suggestions are included for further development on this measure as derived from the literature, service provider observations, and grandfamily …

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Western News, May 12, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Story highlights: WMU recognized as Purple Heart University; Koretsky tapped to lead College of Arts and Sciences; Annual fall convocation to feature new format, location; On Campus with Dillon Dolby.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Informal Session April, 22, 2016, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Approval of the Minutes of the March 25 Formal Session
• Property Purchase with Eaton Corporation
• Residency Policy - for Admissions and/or Tuition and Fee Purposes
• Student Room and Board Rates 2015-2016 (ROLL CALL)
• Personnel Report
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Program Recommendation

Interprofessional Education In Occupational Therapy: The Idaho State University Model, Bryan M. Gee, Jennifer Holst, Kathleen Baron, Eydie Kendall, Sarah Knudson, Laura Mcknight, Karren Streagle

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Interprofessional education (IPE) is becoming a common practice among most allied health professions as a part of entry level training. IPE is intended to promote greater professional collaboration in routine clinical practice. The prerequisites for this type of educational process include gaining an understanding of one’s own and other professions while developing mutual respect, trust, and communication skills. The Idaho State University (ISU) Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team (IET) course delivery model is one such vehicle which fosters IPE across numerous disciplines while providing significant clinical support to the local community. This study presents the ISU IET course process, which combines clinical …

Connections, 04/2016, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Dean Earlie Washington delivers keynote at AHEC breakfast
• Interprofessional Education Expo takes over CHHS
• Researching the connection between hearing and balance
• MSW Student Organization offers support to Flint residents
• Outstanding CHHS students recognized at Dean's List Reception
• Holistic instructor earns statewide award
• Yoga for your cause: Children's trauma assessment center
• Western Regional Area Health Education Center spring 2016 newsletter

The Socializer-Spring 2016, Department Of Sociology

The Socializer

Spring 2016 Sociology departmental newsletter.

Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2016, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• University News
• Upending the Cycle of Trauma
• ‘Painting Dreams’; Student’s documentary about peer wins award, displays talent of both artists
• The Children’s Trauma Assessment Center at WMU uncovers the impact of child abuse and neglect. Its clinicians evaluate children affected by trauma and have trained some 85,000 people to work with traumatized youths.
• Kennedy Center Bound Dance students are set to perform a professor’s honored work at a national festival in Washington, D.C.
• A Salty Dilemma; A researcher investigates the effects of road salt runoff inlakes. Hint: It’s not good.
• Expert Insights
• Inside Iran; Few other Westerners have experienced Iran …

Investigating Student Approaches To Learning With Structured Or Unstructured Client Collaboration, Cara E. Masselink

Masters Theses

As a profession, occupational therapists pride themselves on providing client-centered treatment. It is hypothesized that increased structured client collaboration as well as incorporating reflective journaling in the fieldwork setting (to meet the students at their level of learning) will improve student's critical thinking skills, and encourage them to seek deeper learning techniques to ensure they are providing 'best practice' occupational therapy for the client and his/her family. In this pilot study, the learning approaches of students in two existing University-based clinic programs were measured over the course of one semester. The treatment group was required to participate in structured, intentional …

Session-By-Session Feedback From Psychotherapy Outcome Assessment: An Analysis Of Treatment Utility, Lynn Hallberg Hall

Dissertations

This study sought to examine the effect of providing outcome assessment data to therapists treating a sample of community adults seeking mental health services at two university training clinics. The participants (N = 41) were predominantly unmarried, Caucasian females, 19 to 39 years old, with a wide range of psychological problems. The therapists were trainees from master’s and doctoral programs in counseling and clinical psychology participating in their first clinical practicums. The Outcome Questionnaire 45-2 (OQ), an instrument designed for frequent measurement of client symptom, interpersonal, and social-role distress, served as the dependent measure. The OQ was designed to show …

Jody Williams Great Lakes Peace Jam Nobel Laureate, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Connections, 03/2016, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Six CHHS grad programs ranked in top 100 in country
• Department of Physical Therapy founding chair finalist presentations
• HDReAM building a reuseable resource and health mapping system
• Fence Row Artist Collective exhibit on display
• WMU faculty panel discusses Zika virus
• Occupational therapy faculty member brings sabbatical research to CDS, Unified Clinics

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session February 11, 2016, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Proposed minutes of the December 8 and 18, 2015 meetings
• Conferring of an Honorary Degree for Michel Legrand
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Curriculum Proposals

Spring Convocation 2016 Program, Office For The Vice President Of Research

Spring Convocation

Program of the first Spring Convocation: Recognition of Discovery, Diversity and Global Engagement held Feb 5, 2016 at the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University.

Connections, 02/2016, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• CHHS researchers win $526,000 grant to better treat substance use
• WMU honors innovative teaching at Spring Convocation
• Medallion Scholarship events at CHHS in February
• Charlotte County officials visit CHHS
• CHHS researchers recognized at spring convocation luncheon
• WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding
• CTAC offers training to area schools

Western News, Jan. 28, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Researcher garners $800,000 NSF grant; WMU, WMU Cooley ink new pacts and start law classes; Revised strategic plan draft released for public comment; On Campus with Jenaba Duymovic Waggy.

Western News, January 14, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Foster youth program gets new funding; Haworth develops dual-degree program in China; Events on, off campus to honor Martin Luther King Jr.; Firms selected to design BTR Park expansion; On Campus with Nick Gauthier.

A Phenomenological Study On The Perception Of Occupational Therapists Practicing In The Emergency Department, Gregory Chown, Theresa Soley, Susan Moczydlowski, Christine Chimento, Amy Smoyer

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: The purpose of the study was to increase the scope of knowledge regarding the perception of occupational therapy (OT) practitioners working in the emergency department (ED). A literature review identified a gap in knowledge of OT practitioners working in the ED.

Methods: The 10 participants in this study were registered and licensed OT practitioners working at five acute-care settings with experience working in the ED in Pennsylvania hospitals. A qualitative phenomenological research study was conducted using semi-structured interviews of participants’ lived experiences.

Results: Using qualitative data analysis program Atlas.ti 7®, the central themes discovered were discharge recommendations that ensure …