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Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2014.

Lanthorn, Vol. 49, No. 30, December 4, 2014, Grand Valley State University

Volume 49, July 7, 2014 - June 1, 2015

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Reading The Tea Leaves In Singapore: Who Will Be Left Holding The Bag For Secondary Trademark Infringement On The Internet, Irene Calboli

Faculty Scholarship

This Article explores the issue of secondary liability in Singapore trademark law, with particular attention to intermediaries on the Internet, including Internet service providers (ISPs), e-commerce companies, search engines, website operators, online financial service providers and social media sites. Section 27(5) of the Singapore Trade Marks Act attributes liability to those who use a mark "knowing or having reasons to believe" that such use is not authorized by the trademark owner or licensee. More precisely, the provision excludes trademark liability for those "persons" who use a trademark in the course of trade, namely "for labelling or packaging goods" or as …

Decline Of Diporeia In Lake Michigan: Was Disease Associated With Invasive Species The Primary Factor?, Courtney S. Cave, Kevin Strychar

Open Access Publishing Support Funded Articles

Populations of the freshwater amphipod Diporeia spp. have steadily declined in Lake Michigan since the late 1980’s. Prior studies have provided inconclusive data on possible reasons for their decline. However, some authors suggest that food competition and/or diseases associated with aquatic invasive species (AIS), such as zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha), may have caused the collapse of Diporeia. In this project, the possibility of pathogens as the cause of the collapse of Diporeia has been examined. Linear regression modeling show a significant positive linear association between percent of Diporeia exhibiting a pathogenic infection and year (r=0.7202264, p2 = …

Influence Of Affluence On Sustainable Housing: A Contextual Study Of Mysore, India, S Basavapatna Kumaraswamy

School of Art, Design and Architecture

This inter-disciplinary research draws understanding from the socialcultural and economic studies to define the values and aspirations of the middle class demographic and its implications on the sustainable housing. Shared spaces have traditionally played a key role in passive cooling strategies and the maintenance of socially sustainable communities. Changes in social conditions, practices and lifestyle can be traced by the way they identify, demarcate and celebrate their boundaries. This research points to the importance of the external boundary of the site and the edge of buildings in terms of aligning meaningful sustainable design strategies with the concerns and aspirations of …

Population Genetics Of Two Key Mosquito Vectors Of Rift Valley Fever Virus Reveals New Insights Into The Changing Disease Outbreak Patterns In Kenya, David P. Tchouassi, Armanda D.S. Bastos, Catherine L. Sole, Mawlouth Diallo, Joel Lutomiah, James Mutisya, Francis Mulwa, Christian Borgemeister, Rosemary Sang, Baldwyn Torto

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Rift Valley fever (RVF) outbreaks in Kenya have increased in frequency and range to include northeastern Kenya where viruses are increasingly being isolated from known (Aedes mcintoshi) and newly-associated (Ae. ochraceus) vectors. The factors contributing to these changing outbreak patterns are unclear and the population genetic structure of key vectors and/or specific virus-vector associations, in particular, are under-studied. By conducting mitochondrial and nuclear DNA analyses on >220 Kenyan specimens of Ae. mcintoshi and Ae. ochraceus, we uncovered high levels of vector complexity which may partly explain the disease outbreak pattern. Results indicate that Ae. mcintoshi consists of a species complex …

Positive Behavioral Interventions And Supports (Pbis) In An Alternative Setting, Brooke Cole, Shondonette Horton, Janae Dukes

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Elam Alexander Academy is currently recognized by the Georgia Department of Education for operational status with PBIS implementation. Our team has implemented PBIS with fidelity for the past five years. The team will discuss best practices when implementing Tier 1 PBIS framework in conjunction with other Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. Many challenges can arise when integrating token economies, as well as other behavioral interventions. Our program’s successes and missteps will be discussed so others might avoid common pitfalls.

Gnets Fba/Bip Process, Jessica Schuster

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

After partnering with Georgia State to improve North Metro's Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, our program saw a need to create an easy and streamlined way for our teachers to write these FBA and BIPs for our students. North Metro consists of three different counties, each with their own Behavior Plan template. The new process has allowed all three of our counties to use the same templates, creating consistency across the program. In an effort to make sure that teachers and support staff were implementing the written BIPs effectively, I created a BIP fidelity report that is to …

My Life As An Autistic, Eren Denburg Niederhoffer

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

As an individual with Autism, the purpose of my presentation will be to share with the audience insight into my life dealing with autism, how I managed to find ways to overcome the obstacles in my life in spite of the autism, the cherished moments in my life that were made all the sweeter thanks to autism, and what I could have done in the past to better overcome the obstacles using the methods that I learned later in life.

Achieving Success With Pbis: The Teacher’S Role, Adrienne Boisson, Andre Byrd, Chris Williams

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

The goal of this presentation is to help high school teachers feel less overwhelmed with the idea of implementing PBIS in their daily routine:

• By clearly delineating the PBIS initiative, a definition of what PBIS is and what PBIS isn’t, how PBIS can impact your school culture, and the importance of data sharing
• By offering a step-by-step guide of what it looks like to implement PBIS in your classroom on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• By providing PBIS resources, strategies, and examples of PBIS best practices utilized at NHS

Rambassadors: Making Student Leadership The Cornerstone Of Pbis Success, Adrienne Boisson, Andre Byrd, Chris Williams

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

The goal of this presentation is to share the impact of a successful PBIS student advisory organization. Presenters will give an in-depth explanation of the development of their program to include:

1. We are RAMS: the history of PBIS at Newton High School and how it influences school culture.
2. RAMbassadorS: Modeling the Ideal RAMS; using students to exemplify school expectations of success focusing on the following characteristics: mindset, service, and appearance
3. Laying the groundwork: Preparing student leaders for service from application process to active duty

Partnerships For Success: Creating Positive School Experiences And Developing Leaders, Colleen Lambert, Cindy Saylor

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Learn about the Partnerships for Success program and how students who actively participate in an inclusive club, a peer facilitation class and their IEP meetings develop the confidence to become more engaged in their school and community. Discover practical strategies for implementing self-determination, goal setting and team building through activities that support the development of leadership, responsibility and self-advocacy.

Pbis Coach-Problem Solving/Balancing Other Job Responsibilties, Cherie Kephart, Diana Bice

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

It can be challenging to be the PBIS Coach and juggle the other responsibilities at your school as well. The “Working Smarter Matrix” is a great approach to achieving more things for your program. Teaching the PBIS Lessons and Expectations throughout the school, have been taught on our school news. In the past, teachers would teach expectations throughout the school year. The PBIS Coach, Mrs. Kephart had students present lessons on the school news in August and then would have refresher lessons on the school news in January.

This year, at FCMS, we started the first few days of school …

Developing Instruction For The Multi-Grade Level Gnets Classroom, Amanda C. Oxford

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Many believe that the biggest challenge to working in the GNETS program is managing behavior. Planning effective and appropriate instruction can be a substantial challenge as well. Education today is very focused on standards based instruction which presents a unique challenge to the GNETS teacher. A GNETS teacher may be responsible for covering standards for 3, 4 or 6 grade levels each period of the day. They also are often responsible for planning all subjects during the day and cannot reuse plans because they work with their students for several years in a row. Well planned lessons in the GNETS …

Looking For Shelter, Joseph C. Fowler

The Kabod

Narrative essay on a camping expedition to the top of Blood Mountain that was one to remember.

Dutch Landscape Painting: Documenting Globalization And Environmental Imagination, Irene J. Klaver

Proceedings from the Document Academy

There is an old saying that God made the Earth, but the Dutch made the Netherlands; they did this by engineering relationships of the water and land.

The Dutch landscape is an authored landscape documenting human reaction to geological, economic, and cultural changes. As a consequence of Dutch globalization, landscape painting arose as a new form of painting, documenting these changes and reactions to them. In a period of newly created land, reclaimed and constructed by sheer human activity, the explicit construction of new environments apparently elicited an implicit desire to hold on to an older, familiar traditional landscape. The …

Whole Body Learning In The Classroom, Emily Swindall, Katherine Mcgee, Jessie M. Leyden

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Students with special needs benefit from various modifications and accommodations in the classroom. Due to their specific sensory needs our students thrive in a classroom environment that supports “whole body learning.” This presentation will offer examples of how to best support students in the classroom to not only reach their learning potential but also encourage positive behaviors, social skills, and coping strategies.

"That's So Gay!" - Tools And Attitudes For Supporting Lgbtq Students, Em E. Elliott

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

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Using Behavioral And Cognitive Strategies In The Home, Matthew Segall, Charlie Coleman

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Cognitive behavioral therapy is an emerging evidenced based practice for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, often to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other associated conditions. Typically, CBT is used exclusively in clinical settings such as individually with a psychologist. However, there are ways to take the principles of CBT and apply them to the home setting. The proposed presentation will help parents understand some of the behavioral and cognitive strategies that they can use at home to increase appropriate behavior, build positive routines, and help promote positive interactions and coping skills.

Go Fast, Go With Mobile: Students Perception On Implementing Mobile Based Library Services At Dhaka University Library, Hasinul Elahi, Shiful Islam

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research paper aims to present an overview of the perception of the students regarding possible use and implementation of mobile phones in library services for Dhaka University Library (DUL). It also aims to locate the possible advantages and relative drawbacks regarding the use of mobile based library services for DUL. The survey method with a structured questionnaire has been employed to conduct the research. The data was collected from different faculty for the balance of the study and findings. The data was collected from both undergraduate and graduate students from Dhaka University (DU). Responses to closed-ended questions in particular …

Information Systems User Satisfaction: A Survey Of The Postgraduate School Portal, University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Molola Bosede Ajoye Miss

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study was designed to investigate how information system IS measures (such as system quality, information quality, service quality, technological/infrastructural issues, users’ IT self-efficacy) influence user satisfaction of the university of Ibadan postgraduate school portal using a conceptual model adapted from Delone and McLean (2003). A descriptive survey was employed as the research design in the study. The literature review covered information system IS, web portal and User satisfaction. Self-structured questionnaires based on the adapted model were administered as data collection instrument. A sample size of 385 students was drawn and same copies of questionnaire were distributed proportionally to postgraduate …

The Influence Of Electronic Resources Use On Students’ Reading Culture In Nigerian Universities: A Case Study Of Adeleke University Ede, Osun State, Stephen Adekunle Ajayi, Oludare A. Shorunke, Modupe A. Aboyade Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The declining interest in reading among students in higher institution is a challenge to all, as it affects the educational standard and the quality of graduate sent into the society. Survey method was used to carry out this research and the target population was students of Adeleke University Ede which totalled 705. A random sampling method was adopted for the research work. A total number of 220 were sampled from the total population. A well structured questionnaire was the instrument used to gather data for the study. A total of 220 questionnaires was administered on the respondents, 212 copies were …

Social Media’S Magnetism Towards Researchers: Implications For Libraries, Rubina Bhatti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study explored the spell of social media among M.Phil and PhD scholars of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. Researchers’ usage purposes of five social media were asked. Responses were analyzed quantitatively. Maximum (58%) respondents were highly familiar with social media. Facebook was at the top. Researchers strongly agreed that they use Facebook for interaction with friends, Twitter for enhancing social presence, Google + for identifying the popular topics, Linked In for getting job opportunities, and Blogger for getting fame. Libraries may step forward to attract researchers by providing services through social media. Libraries may …

The Impact Of Ict In Library Automation In The Selected Libraries Of Dehradun: A Case Study, Ajay Kumar Sharma Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The advancement of science and technology has made a tremendous improvement in the lifestyle of the society today. It has affected almost all walks of life. Especially, the magnetic words, Information Technology has been chanted in all corners of the global arena and incorporates in organizational, managerial, developmental and marketing sectors. The services rendered with the help of Information Communication Technology (ICT) are faster and more effective. Libraries are not exempted from the impact of the Information Communication Technology. The implementations of ICT in the library and Information Centers have made a tremendous improvement in the management of these centers. …

The Effects Of Electricity Power Outage On The Provision Of Electronic Newspaper Services Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State, Nigeria, Toyin Dina

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Electrical power supply is a panacea for provision of e-library services such as the e- newspaper services in university libraries. The power failure affects the efficacy and effectiveness of e-newspaper services in today’s university libraries. The study examined effects of electricity outage on e-newspaper services in university libraries in Nigeria with Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State as a case study. The study employed the use of questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. 40 staff members of Samuel Adegboyega University staff were sampled. The findings indicate that the country is yet to provide desired level of electricity supply to …

A Review On Literatures Of Zakat Between 2003-2013, Fuadah Johari, Muhammad Ridhwan Ab. Aziz, Ahmad Fahme Mohd Ali

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The objective of this article is to analysis the related literatures on zakat between 2003 until 2013. The methodology of this article is through descriptive research based on document-analysis on previous articles and literatures on zakat between 2003 until 2013. Data from each articles related in this field were collected and statistically analyzed using the Statistical Product & Service Solution (SPSS) software. This study looked at several variables which include authorship patterns, number of articles published, research approach, subject and gender of the author. The general finding of this article shows that the zakat issues are among the most discussed …

E-Book Reading And Its Impact On Academic Status Of Students At Payame Noor University, Iran, Ali Biranvand, Ali Akbar Khasseh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of taking advantage of electronic books on the academic progress of students at Payame Noor University, Iran. This research is of descriptive and survey methodology. The statistical population includes the students of public administration in Shiraz Payame Noor University, who are studying in the academic year 2013-2014. 142 students have been chosen by simple random sampling.

Results indicated that use of electronic resources causes a meaningful difference to be created in several contexts such as academic progress, variety of learning resources, flexibility while learning, and learning effectiveness between the students …

Access To Information And Implications For Healthy Ageing In Africa: Challenges And Strategies For Public Libraries, Ifeanyi J. Ezema, Richard N. Ugwuanyi Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The elderly people are of intrinsic value to societies. Their health is Africa’s wealth. Unfortunately, Africa has serious health burden raging from diseases, poverty ignorance that hardly support healthy ageing. Development indicators from World Health Organization and the World Bank provide glaring evidence that Africa countries are far behind other regions of the world in health conditions of the citizens. This paper discusses the benefits that accrue from having a healthy old age population. Such includes poverty reduction, stress free ageing, assisting in taking care of young ones. It examines the role of information in enhancing healthy ageing in Africa. …

Best Practices In Training Caregivers To Implement Behavioral Interventions, Joanna Lomas Mevers, Nathan Call, Mindy Scheithauer, Sarah Miller, Dana Bamford, Kelly Autry, Faith Cawthon

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

It has been well documented in the literature that behavioral interventions are effective in reducing a wide variety of maladaptive behaviors such as aggression, self-injury and destructive behaviors (Allen & Warzak, 2000; Campbell, 2003). Despite the success of these interventions, they are often implemented in tightly controlled settings with third party individuals that are able to implement procedures with a high degree of integrity (Fryling, 2014). Due to the complexities of the natural environment, caregivers may be less likely to implement behavioral interventions with the same degree of integrity and have limited available time for training on procedures. Therefore, it …

Creating Engaging Sw-Pbis Lessons, Becca Rackley

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Schools are always looking for engaging new ways to teach PBIS lessons. Meaningful lessons that get students involved are not always easy to create and online resources are difficult to tailor to fit an individual school's needs.

This presentation allows teachers to examine the critical components that make PBIS lessons effective. Through this discussion, teachers will evaluate different templates that make the development of strong PBIS lessons less daunting.

Most importantly, attendees will have a chance to work collaboratively with teachers from other buildings and create an interactive lesson that teaches one behavior expectation from their school's matrix. By sharing …