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The Environmental Sensitivity Of Hurricane Irene's (2011) Structural Evolution, Jason W. Godwin

Open Access Theses

Over the past 20 years, tropical cyclone (TC) track forecasts have improved significantly while intensity forecasts have improved little. Part of the reason for this lack of improvement in intensity forecasts is a lack of understanding behind the physical mechanisms that control the size and structure of a TC. Previous studies on TC structure have largely focused on wind shear, or have been conducted using idealized TC simulations. This study examines the influence of synoptic-scale vorticity interactions and moisture on the structural evolution of a real hurricane. Simulations were conducted using the Advanced Weather Research Weather Research and Forecasting Model …

Santa Muerte: A Transnational Spiritual Movement Of The Marginalized, Armando Rubi Iii

Open Access Theses

The mass media have recently brought to public light the new religious movement of Santa Muerte, or “Holy Death”. The depictions of Santa Muerte in news coverage, television and film have also swayed public perception through highly exoticized representations of the belief system, particularly in relation to violence and criminality. Separating sensationalization in the media from the actual practices of Santa Muerte serves to demonstrate that many devotees are non-violent practitioners. By using an ethnographic study of botanícas and documenting Santa Muerte related objects available to practitioners, this study nuances the multilayered components of this emergent religion.

The Relationship Between Music Therapy Graduates' Perceptions Of Undergraduate Curricula And Graduation Outcomes, Stephanie M. Kawzenuk

Open Access Theses

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between graduates’ perceptions of undergraduate music therapy (MTY) curricula and graduation outcomes. Aspects of undergraduate curricula included practical clinical experience and functional music competency attainment. Practical clinical experience consisted of pre-practicum experiences, practicum experiences, and clinical supervision. Graduation outcomes included employment in the field of MTY and/or acceptance into a graduate degree program in MTY or a related therapeutic/helping discipline. Participants (N=303) were graduates of bachelor’s degree programs or equivalency programs in MTY. Participants completed an online survey, “The Relationship Between the Perceptions of Undergraduate MTY Curricula and Graduation Outcomes.” …

2014 December 10 -- Minutes

Agendas and Minutes

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2014 December 10 -- Agenda And Attachments

Agendas and Minutes

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Occupy Wall Street, Mark Y. Herring

Dacus Library Faculty Publications

Perhaps someone can help me with this. Since the discovery of a library at the “Occupy Wall Street” site in New York, the library press has been nothing short of gaga. Like Neanderthals discovering fire, the library press has been all atwitter about the library, books, donations to same, and, of course, the destruction — OMG, no, please say it isn’t so! — of said library when the police moved in.

Asc Grants Prompt Artistic Exploration For Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Winthrop University

Winthrop News 2014

• Two faculty/staff members received grants: Shaun Cassidy and Chris O'Neill '98, '10.
• Two alumni received grants: Holly Glasscock '86 and Betsy Birkner '97.

Dominican Receives President's Community Service Honor, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

Over 10 years, more than 3,000 Dominican students have learned through 35 faculty members and more than 68,000 hours of service to community partners. They have participated in classes such as Beauty in the Struggle with Lynn Sondag, Caroline Hanssen’s Expository Writing, and Emily Wu’s Korean Drumming and Dance class with seniors at Whistlestop in San Rafael. Inspired by a group of San Quentin State Prison inmates, the Service-Learning program in the past year has joined the Bay Area Homeless Hygiene Drive.

Improving Functional Mobility Following A Basal Ganglia Stroke, John Covilli

Case Report Posters

Background: The basal ganglia are located in the and are involved in voluntary motor control, emotional reactions, and cognition. The putamen is housed in the basal ganglia, and is involved in learning and motor skills. Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S. and leads to 1 out of every 19 deaths. Stroke is the largest cause of disability in older adults, and the largest consumer of rehabilitation services in the U.S. Hypertension is a major risk factor for causing a stroke, and over 90% of patients that have had a basal ganglia stroke have also had …

The Role Of An International Cross Cultural Interprofessional Healthcare Immersion Program In Doctor Of Physical Therapy Education: An Educational Case Report, Jayme Keith

Case Report Posters

Purpose: The purpose of this educational case report is to describe an interprofessional international cross-cultural immersion healthcare program and to discuss the role of this program in the development of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students’ cultural competence, interprofessionalism, and social responsibility. Description: The Ghana Cross Cultural Health Immersion (GCCHI) program provides annual primary health care services and education in Sekondi, Takeradi and outlying communities in Ghana. Student and faculty participants from the University of New England (UNE) work in conjunction with the Ghana Health Services, Cape Coast University medical students and community health workers in order to meet the …

The Role Of An International Cross Cultural Interprofessional Healthcare Immersion Program In Doctor Of Physical Therapy Education: An Educational Case Report, Jayme Keith

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Today’s healthcare team requires providers to be culturally sensitive and competent interprofessional collaborators. Interprofessional Education (IPE) helps to provide a collaborative foundation for healthcare providers. Cross-cultural immersion (CCI) educational programs foster cultural awareness. Service-learning (SL) programs create opportunities for students to have interprofessional and cross cultural experiences. The purpose of this educational case report is to describe an interprofessional international cross-cultural immersion healthcare program and to discuss the role of this program in the development of (DPT) students’ cultural competence, interprofessionalism, and social responsibility. Case Description: The Ghana Cross Cultural Healthcare Immersion (GCCHI) is a University based …

Improving Independent Functional Mobility Following A Left Basal Ganglia Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Case Report, John Covilli

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this case report is to compile and summarize the physical therapy management for improving independent functional mobility following a left basal ganglia hemorrhagic stroke in the outpatient setting. Additionally, this report will provide a brief overview of the presentation and medical management of a left basal ganglia hemorrhagic stroke. Case Description: The patient, JD, had a stroke on 2012 and was left with multiple impairments ranging from his cognition to his strength and active range of motion. This case covers his physical therapy management over a 12 week period with hour long appointments twice …

Postoperative Management And Core Stabilization Interventions For A Semi-Pro Football Athlete Following Lumbar Discectomy: A Case Report, Isaiah Iaea

Case Report Papers

Although there is evidence to support a high success rate to return to work in the general population and to sports play in athletes following discectomy, less is known regarding the interventions that played a role in their return. The following case describes the interventions and management of a recreational football player following discectomy. Case description: The patient was a self-described highly active 24-year-old male post discectomy. The patient had pain, poor body mechanics, gait abnormalities, range of motion deficits, and strength deficits of his low back and lower extremities. Physical therapy interventions included soft tissue mobilization, stretching, exercise, and …

Implementing Pharmacist-Led Osteoporosis Testing And Education In Community Pharmacies, Chukwuemezie F. Chimezie, Nancy Williams, Henry Kinnard

Student Research

□ Osteoporosis is a common disease of the bones that is characterized by a decrease in bone density and bone strength, resulting in bone fragility.

□ In the United States, approximately 44 million people have low bone density, 10 million of whom have osteoporosis and 34 million with osteopenia. This equates to about 55% of the U.S. population aged 50 years and older. The number of people with osteoporosis-related fractures is predicted to increase dramatically due to the aging population of the country.

□ Osteoporotic bone fractures are responsible for pain, decreased quality of life, lost workdays, and disability.

□ …

A Community That Dances Never Dies: An Ethnographic Study On People Of The African Diaspora Within The African Dance And Drum Community In Chicago, Ifetayo Kitwana

Creative Arts Therapies Theses

This ethnographic study explored the possible innate healing properties and therapeutic aspects of West African dance within a public community setting for people of the African diaspora, specifically the African dance and drum community of Chicago. The study was conducted to identify a possible means for preventative work, explore the unique mental health needs of African Americans and expand the understanding of dance/movement therapy concepts outside of the clinical setting. The study revealed the usefulness of West African dance as a means to connect African Americans to their heritage of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. A narrative analysis of informal …

Scu Mission Santa Clara Manuscript Collection, Erin M. Louthen, Thomas Farrell

Staff publications, research, and presentations

This presentation describes the process of organizing, describing, and digitizing one of Santa Clara University's most important archival collections, the Mission Santa Clara manuscripts, a wide-ranging group of records, journals, correspondence and documents. The collection provides a view of the early days of colonization in the Santa Clara Valley and the growth of the mission culture.

Scu Mission Santa Clara Manuscript Collection, Erin M. Louthen, Thomas Farrell

Staff publications, research, and presentations

This presentation describes the process of organizing, creating a finding aid, and digitizing one of Santa Clara's most important archival collections, the Mission manuscripts. These letters, records, journals, and documents offer a view into the life of colonial California in the 18th and 19th century.

Awake, Online And Sleep-Deprived – The Rise Of The Teenage 'Vamper', Elizabeth Englander

Psychology Faculty Publications

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Weekly News Digest 12/10/2014, Jenna Ray

Weekly Bulletin Archive

In This Issue:

● Students and Faculty Prepare for Final Exams

● Morris Named a Most Affordable Public College

● Garavaso’s Latest Book Released by Lexington

● Bailey-Johnson ’99 in Prairie Business 40 Under 40

Spartan Daily, December 10, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 143, Issue 41

Test-Retest Reliability And Minimal Detectable Change Of The Modified Fresno Test Of Evidence Based Practice In Dpt Students, Erin Pike, Lisa Gerhardt

Research Report Posters

Poster presenting a research study whose purpose was to determine the test-retest reliability and MDC of the MFT in first, second, and third year DPT students, and to compare the mean total score of the MFT among the three student groups. Using a simple random sample, 21 students were recruited from each of the three UNE DPT classes. The participants completed the MFT twice, separated by 14 days, in a UNE classroom. Students in the third year class completed the validated 13-item MFT and, due to a photocopying error, students in the first and second year class completed an 11-item …

From The Air Force To Ice Cream, Navigating A Transition Out Of The Service, Allison M. Loy, Will Davis

Veterans' Voices on WYSO

US Air Force Lieutenant Bobby Walker created Fronana, a dairy-free ice cream made out of bananas. In August of 2014 Bobby found out he is being involuntarily separated from the Air Force because his career field is over manned. Walker is using Fronana as a way to transition to civilian life.

Committee On Academic Standing Minutes December 10, 2014, Bronx Community College Committee On Academic Standing

BCC Governance Archives

Minutes for the meeting of the Committee on Academic Standing on December 10, 2014. Marked as draft.

Helin Policy Governance Manual, Helin Consortium

HELIN Documents

HELIN Policy Governance Manual, 12/10/2014 revision

The Lumberjack, December 10, 2014, The Lumberjack Staff

2014

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University

Student Affairs Weekly Report, December 10, 2014, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Division Of Student Affairs

Student Affairs Weekly Report

No abstract provided.

Minutes Of The Faculty Senate Meeting, December 10, 2014, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

2014-12-10; Pamphlets; Celebrating The Life Of Christina Elizabeth Jackson, Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church

Pamphlets and Commemoration Material

No abstract provided.

Jany, Roman, Gallegos-Ruiz, Long, Leh, Kohout Flc 14, Carmen Jany, Alexandru V. Roman, Thomas Long, Maria Gallegos-Ruiz, Amy Leh, Michal Kohout

Faculty Learning Communities

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Race And Punishment: Demographic Disparities And Patterns In The Blue Earth County Court System, Aaron Guerdet, Alyssa Haugly, Kelsey Mischke

Public Sociology Publications and Projects

This study examines potential race and gender disparities in sentencing decisions in Blue Earth County, MN courts. Using qualitative field observations and a grounded theory approach, authors observed and analyzed court proceedings. In total, three researchers conducted seven weeks of observations; the final sample consisted of 95 observed court sessions, 50 of them being closed court cases. Results show little discrepancy in gender and charges and sentencing rates. Though there are racial discrepancies in charges that suggest discriminatory policing decisions, the data shows that minority members are being sentenced at a similar rate compared to white defendants. In all cases …