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What Is Love? Baby Don't Hurt Me, Don't Hurt Me, No More, Sydney H. Crockett

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

Is love a choice? A literature review demonstrated that love and behavior are inextricably linked, and one’s choices influence the development of love, suggesting it could be a choice. Interviews demonstrated that the assumption that love is a choice was baked into almost every respondent’s behavior, providing merit to the conclusion.

The Scarlet - Volume Civ, No. 10 (April 10, 2026), Scarlet Staff

The Scarlet (Student Newspaper) (2011-present)

The April 10, 2026 edition of The Scarlet (est. 1939), Clark University's student-run newspaper. The Scarlet is intellectually and editorially independent of the University. This issue is a satirical April Fools Day edition of The Scarlet.

From Missed To Measured: Understanding And Elevating Functional Cognition In Occupational Therapy, Taylor Card, Zeida Gutierrez, Gordon Giles

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

Functional cognition is critical to occupational performance but is often inconsistently assessed in occupational therapy practice. This mixed-methods study explored practitioners’ perspectives, assessment practices, and barriers across clinical settings. Findings revealed a reliance on observation over standardized, performance-based assessments, despite strong recognition of its importance. Barriers included time constraints, limited resources, and role ambiguity. Results highlight a gap between current practice and evidence-based approaches, supporting the need for increased education and improved access to practical assessment tools.

Shift In Caregivers Occupations For Patients With Cerebrovascular Accidents, Hannah M. Ninan, Zeida Gutierrez

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

The purpose of this capstone is to research the impact of assuming the caregiver role for individuals recovering from a CVA on the caregivers’ occupations and their occupational balance. Acquiring this information allows for a deeper understanding of its impacts and informs the implementation of support strategies and interventions to mitigate burnout within the first year of caregiving.

Grade School Population With Autism And The Development Of Social Emotional Skills, Sabrina Cheney, Cynthia Haynes

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

The purpose was to create and evaluate the efficacy of an occupational therapy informed program that addressed social skills, promoted emotional well-being, and fostered a sense of belonging for grade school students with ASD by enhancing communication, interaction, and relationship-building skills.

Meeting The Needs Of Students With Low Vision Or Blindness: A Resource Guidebook Through The Occupational Therapy Lens, Zoe E. Wilson, Keisa Boykin

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

The purpose of this project is to develop a guidebook and educational tools to support the academic and social participation needs of students with visual impairments. These tools are intended to help address common challenges children with low vision face in school including difficulties accessing classroom materials, participating in group activities, and keeping up with academic expectations. The guidebook will include evidence-based strategies such as the use of low-vision aids, optical devices, and activity-based supports shown to improve quality of life for children with low vision. By providing practical resources, this project aims to enable educators and occupational therapists to …

Ot’S Role In Promoting Independence And Employment Readiness Skills For Adults With Intellectual Or Developmental Disabilities (Idd), Grace Tompkins, Cynthia Haynes

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

This capstone project is a six-week program that addresses OT's role in work readiness skills for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) who are living independently in Jacksonville, Florida. This program consisted of six group sessions with topics including social participation, time management, stress management, financial management, personal hygiene, and executive functioning.

Bridging The Unemployment Gap For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities: An Educational Program, Desiree Polite, Cynthia Haynes

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

Improving work readiness skills for individuals with developmental disabilities to increase work/volunteer opportunities.

Occupational Therapy In Action: Enhancing Diabetes Awareness And Support In Rural Schools, Sierra Cook, Cynthia Haynes

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

The rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes among adolescents highlights the need for early prevention-focused interventions. This capstone project implemented an occupation-based program for middle school students targeting body awareness, nutrition, movement, and stress management. Five interactive workshops incorporated hands-on activities, including energy check-ins, meal planning, movement stations, and coping strategy development, to promote engagement and support the development of healthy routines.

The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Adaptive Sports: Implementation Of A Young Athletes Program In St. Johns County, Gabriellea Elizabeth Zito Fernandez, Cynthia Haynes

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

This doctoral capstone project examined the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program (YAP) within St. Johns County, Florida, an area with limited early childhood adaptive sports opportunities. Grounded in Social Cognitive Theory and the occupation-centered program development model, the project aimed to support participation in inclusive recreation for children ages 2–7 with and without disabilities.

A comprehensive needs assessment, community resource mapping, and collaboration with Brooks Rehabilitation Adaptive Sports & Recreation informed program planning and implementation. A five-week YAP pilot program was conducted, focusing on foundational motor skill development through structured, play-based activities centered on …

Addressing Social Isolation, Role Loss, And Participation Challenges In Older Adults Post-Stroke: An Education Program, Djenane Fevrier, Zeida Gutierrez

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

The purpose of the project was to develop four educational workshop to equip occupational therapists with resources to identify barriers to social participation such as social isolation, role loss, and participation challenges from the patient’s perspective in older adults. This capstone addresses a gap in current post-stroke care, where rehabilitation often prioritizes physical recovery while providing limited structured and evidence-based strategies to support social participation and role restoration. In response, four educational workshops were develop for occupational therapists highlighting findings from the needs assessments, review of six assessment tools, and building a screening tool to improved engagement in meaningful roles …

The Role Of Occupational Therapy In The Health Management Of Cancer Survivors, Morgan Mcguffee, Cassandra Nelson

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

Cancer survivorship often results in ongoing physical, cognitive, and psychosocial challenges that disrupt daily routines, roles, and participation in meaningful activities. Despite these needs, occupational therapy remains underutilized in survivorship care. This capstone project, completed at the Cancer Support Community North Texas, developed and implemented a 6-week occupation-based wellness program to support re-engagement in daily life, promote health management, and enhance overall quality of life

Impact Of Dementia On Caregiver Quality Of Life And How Occupational Therapy Plays A Role, Alissa Diaz, Lakeisa Boykin, Katelyn Fell

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

The purpose of this project is to provide an occupation-based website that focuses on dementia related educational material, local and online resources, and training support to improve caregivers' QoL.

Using Standardized Assessments To Guide Adl-Focused Interventions, Emily James, Keisa Boykin, Natalie Rivera

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

This project sought to address challenges faced by acute care OTs by promoting the use of ADL-focused standardized assessments as a clinical guide for ADL interventions. Challenges such as large caseloads, productivity demands, time constraints, and staffing shortages limit OTs contribution within the acute care setting. With acute care also being a fast-paced environment in which medical necessity can overshadow rehabilitative needs, OT is often undervalued and the focus is shifted on mobility over function. Although standardized assessments are not commonly used in acute care due to time limitations, this capstone project successfully piloted an assessment tool based on the …

The Impact Of Vestibular System Stimulation On Emotional Regulation For Children With Disabilities, Mickayla N. Coyle, Zeida Gutierrez

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

This capstone project is a mixed-methods research study that aimed to identify the impact of vestibular system stimulation on emotional regulation in children with disabilities. Throughout this research study, swing use was used as vestibular stimulation to identify its effectiveness in improving emotional regulation in children with disabilities. The study was conducted over the course of six weeks in a school-based setting.

Executive Functioning And Retained Primitive Reflexes In School-Aged Children, Haley A. Kane, Zeida Gutierrez

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

This project aimed to provide teachers with education on EF and RPR and to improve access to educational materials. The education provided definitions of EF and RPR, what deficits in each may present in the classroom, and classroom strategies to mitigate the impact of the skills affected by these deficits. This educational program improved understanding of EF and RPR, evidenced by knowledge-based questions. These materials also increased awareness of RPR and their effects on students, as evidenced by responses to short-answer questions. These results align with the long-term goal of improving the academic performance of students impacted by EF deficits …

Examining The Correlation Between Emotional Well-Being, Leisure Engagement, And Leisure Preferences In Geriatric Long-Term Care, Katherine G. Stahl, Keisa Boykin, Sharon Glover

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

This capstone project explores the relationship between emotional well-being, leisure participation, and activity preferences among older adults in an assisted living facility using a mixed-methods approach. Findings showed that participation frequency alone was not strongly associated with emotional well-being, as residents with varying levels of attendance reported similar well-being scores. Instead, factors such as personal interest, physical limitations, scheduling conflicts, and environmental preferences played a larger role in engagement. Residents preferred socially interactive and physically active activities, such as fitness classes and performances, and identified gaps in current programming where preferred activities were not consistently offered. Overall, the study highlights …

Understanding Post-Nicu Caregiver Mental Health And Occupational Participation: Implications For Healthcare Practice, Emily S. Knight, Zeida Gutierrez, Maureen Fischer

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

This capstone project explored the mental health challenges experienced by caregivers following their infant’s discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and the resulting impact on occupational participation. Using a mixed-methods design, data was collected through an anonymous survey of 46 post-NICU caregivers, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative responses. Findings revealed that caregivers commonly experienced significant mental health concerns, including stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, particularly within the first year following discharge. Although results demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in mental health over time, many caregivers reported limited access to mental health resources and professional support. Importantly, the study …

The Diamond, April 10, 2026, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Changing Economies, Rising Prices - The Discussion on Professor Compensation at Dordt; Dordt Women's Basketball Falls Just Short of National Title; Update on Dordt's Plans for Campus Growth and Expansion
• Feature: Creating Community - KHP Room Gets a Facelift; Watch and Think - Thought Provoking Movies; Building Bridges Through Multicultural Leadership; The Terrible Twisting Tornado Season of 2026; Kuyper Honors Program to Turn 21 in the Fall
• Sports: MLB Opening Day Disasters and Surprises
• Politics: Kristi Noem Loses Top Cabinet Position; United States at War with Iran; Social Media Sentences in the U.S. Court …

Ksu Opera Theater Presents: Dido And Aeneas

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Joshua Zink, Director

Croatian Seagrass Meadows: Time Change Detection Of Loss Due To Anchoring Damage, Eliza J. Hammari, Gabe Mills, Ruth Kerry, Steve Schill

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

Posidonia oceanica in the Croatian seascape is an important seagrass species for carbon sequestration and habitat stability. One of the largest threats to seagrass is boat anchoring. In this study we used satellite imagery to detect changes in seagrass in anchoring hotspots over a seven-year period.

Tracking The Russian Invasion Of Utah Wheat Fields, Eliza J. Hammari, Ruth Kerry

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

Russian thistle (tumbleweed) is one of the most economically damaging weeds for agricultural fields. Using remote sensing methods, thistle presence in Utah wheat fields was measured and spatial patterns were analyzed to examine how weed infestation corresponds with soil water content and wheat yield harvests.

México Between Feast And Famine, Dr. Enrique C. Ochoa

LAII Events

In this presentation, Dr. Ochoa will explore the deep contradictions within Mexico’s food systems, where celebrated culinary traditions coexist with hunger, inequality, and rising diet-related disease. Drawing on historical and contemporary analysis, Dr. Ochoa will examine how neoliberal policies and the growing power of mega food corporations —such as GRUMA, Bimbo, and Walmart Mexico—have reshaped food production, distribution, and consumption. The presentation will connect economic and political structures to social and cultural consequences, challenging romanticized narratives of Mexican cuisine. Ultimately, it will touch upon global debates on food sovereignty by envisioning more equitable, sustainable, and socially just food systems.

Elliott’S Embodied Inclusion 360 Framework: A Holistic Approach To Supporting Neurodiverse Individuals, Niki Elliott Ph.D.

Neuroinclusion

The embodied inclusion (EI) 360 framework asserts that authentic inclusion requires adapting environments in support of neurodiverse learners. The EI 360 model offers an urgently needed synthesis of intersecting theories and practices that are too often addressed in silos: educational neuroscience, trauma-informed teaching, social–emotional learning, inclusive education, and culturally responsive pedagogy. The framework identifies five core domains (i.e., physiological, relational, environmental, instructional, and transcendental) that form a cohesive lens through which to understand and respond to learner needs. Each domain contributes valuable insight into neurodiverse learner neurobiology, replacing fragmented, incomplete support plans with an integrated, individualized profile of a learner’s …

The Responsibility Of Impact: Navigating Tech Awareness And Ethics In Leadership, Vishnu S. Pendyala

Open Educational Resources

This presentation was made as part of the Critical And Emerging Technology Seminar Series, Gilman International Scholarship Program held at MLK Library Room #217, San Jose, CA. USA.

Nahuatl Club, Language Learning Center

LAII Events

Join the Nahuatl Club for a birthday celebration!

Abril Para La Palabra Y El Cuarto Encuentro De Ángeles En La Tierra Del Encanto, Dr. Erbey Mendoza Negrete, Dr. Jorge Alan Flores Flores, Adriana Candia, Jose Manuel Garcia, Dr.Virginia Ordoñez, Levi Romero, Hector Contreras Lopez, Dr. Carmen Amato, Sandra Marroquin, Dr. Patricia Rosas Lopategui, Dr. Iram Esai Evangelista Avila

LAII Events

Abril para la palabra 2026 and Cuarto Encuentro de Ángeles en La Tierra del Encanto includes great poetry and narrative readings, literary talks, book presentations, and much more by special guests, students from the Spanish and Portuguese Department, and poets from México and United States.

El mar mismo | April 10, 2026 | 2:30 PM | Erbey Mendoza Negrete & Héctor Conteras López

La obra de Enrique Servín "es un patrimonio de la literatura y la cultura humana; [pienso] que el decurso de los años agigantará esa obra; que su poesía resiste múltiples y hasta contradictorias interpretaciones; que sus ensayos …

2022-2023 Annual Report, Tennessee. Public Utility Commission.

Public Utility Commission

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2023-2024 Annual Report, Tennessee. Public Utility Commission.

Public Utility Commission

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2024-2025 Annual Report, Tennessee. Public Utility Commission.

Public Utility Commission

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