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The Two-Generation Classroom: Learning Together In The Gen Ed Core, Autumn Green

National Student Parent Success Symposium: Lifting Generations Together

This workshop presents a new approach to post-secondary pedagogy referred to as, The Two Generation Classroom. The Two-Generation Classroom offers curricula for the general education core that facilitate parent/child inter-generational learning. Using hybrid online/in-person strategies, and a learning-buddy approach to integrated arts teaching/learning activities, the Two-Generation Classroom approach aims to address and reduce inequity in college access and success for student parents, while ensuring academic excellence and rigor.

Dr. Autumn R. Green is Founding Director of the National Center for Student Parent Programs, and is currently transitioning from Endicott College to join Wellesley Centers for Women as a Visiting Scholar …

The Life Impact Program: Supporting Student Parents Striving For Success, Natalie Reinbold

National Student Parent Success Symposium: Lifting Generations Together

The innovative, comprehensive Life Impact Program provides substantial social and financial support to low-income student parents at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Using data from a recent program evaluation, we describe Scholars’ strong academic performance and graduation rates, and, drawing from in-depth interviews, we illustrate the lived experiences of Scholars as they navigate raising children while striving to complete college.

Natalie Reinbold-Natalie has 20+ years experience serving disadvantaged families in the Milwaukee area. She received her undergraduate degree from UW - Milwaukee in Psychology and her Master's degree in Community Counseling from UW - Whitewater. As the Life Coach …

Diapers To Degrees: Higher Education's Contribution To The Imposter Syndrome, Caroline Sanders, Shelley Wilson

National Student Parent Success Symposium: Lifting Generations Together

Panel discussion with audience participation will focus on the barriers student-parents continue to encounter, despite the increasing number of their population, and how the often institutionally imposed imposter syndrome hinders and often discourages access to and success in obtaining a college degree. Participants will be encouraged to share best practices and improvement strategies.

Shelley Wilson Gentile- Shelly is the Program Manager for the Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience at Stetson University in Florida. She has more than 30 years of experience in higher education that includes service to five very different campuses. Her longest tenure was at Eastern Michigan …

Building A Village: Developing A Student Parent Support Program, Amanda Wilcox-Herzig

National Student Parent Success Symposium: Lifting Generations Together

In an effort to provide parents with social support and parenting skills, college students were provided with parenting workshops, a resource library, and online discussions. Initially, these endeavors were grant supported and participation was mandatory. Recently, services have been offered as a voluntary activity. Data from each time period will be compared to demonstrate the importance of funded student participation.

Amanda Wilcox Herzog, Ph.D. has taught at California State University Santa Barbara for the last 16 years. Dr. Wilcox Herzog is a Professor in the Psychology Department, where they offer a BA in Human Development and an MA in Child …

Measuring Women's Empowerment In Sub-Saharan Africa: Exploratory And Confirmatory Factor Analyses Of The Demographic And Health Surveys, Ibitola O. Asaolu, Halimatou Alaofè, Jayleen K. L. Gunn, Akosua K. Adu, Amanda J. Monroy, John E. Ehiri, Mary H. Hayden, Kacey C. Ernst

Epidemiology and Environmental Health Faculty Publications

Background: Women's status and empowerment influence health, nutrition, and socioeconomic status of women and their children. Despite its benefits, however, research on women's empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is limited in scope and geography. Empowerment is variably defined and data for comparison across regions is often limited. The objective of the current study was to identify domains of empowerment from a widely available data source, Demographic and Health Surveys, across multiple regions in SSA.

Methods: Demographic and Health Surveys from nineteen countries representing four African regions were used for the analysis. A total of 26 indicators across different dimensions (economic, …

Update In Attitudes Towards Wage Equality In Gendered Professions, Emily Dane-Staples

Sport Management Faculty/Staff Publications

Employment research has asked diverse questions about job satisfaction, gender appropriate work, wage and compensation satisfaction and parity, and advancement. Most existing research has explored gender discrimination in traditional professions such as engineering, law, education, and medicine; notably absent is the billion dollar industry of sport. This research sought to remedy that shortcoming by exploring attitudes towards wage equality across gender for eight different professions, including coaching positions and that of a professional athlete. Survey results found that most respondents were in favor of wage equality across all professions, but the sport professions showed the greatest amount of variation. Differences …

Resident Autonomy In Assisted Living Facilities: A Conceptual Framework For Transformative Service Research, Valeria A. Ramdin, Miso Kim, Rachel Pozzar, Paul W. Fombelle, Yizuan Zhang, Xing Zhou, Julia Janigan

ServDes Conference Series

In this paper we explore the concept of autonomy and its impact on health for older adults living with chronic illness. With the world’s population growing older, along with increased incidence of disease, much needs to be done to mitigate the burden of illness for the health of the person, communities and the nation. Part of the solution of growing old with disease, is in the residential placement settings with service designed technology to aid the individual to maximize their quality of life. From a social ecological framework, we outline key concepts as reported by elders for designing transformative service. …

Ada News - 06/18/2018, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

The Association Between School Violence And Sexual Activity By Gender Among Us High School Students, Nancy M. H. Pontes, Manuel C. F. Pontes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This secondary analysis of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (2009-2015) examines relationships between sexual activity and school violence by gender among US high school students.

Examining The Sex Ratio In Autism Spectrum Disorder, Maya N. Matheis

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The higher prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among males compared to females is well documented but poorly understood. The ASD sex ratio may provide valuable insight into the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of the disorder. A review of studies examining the prevalence in ASD published in the last 5 years was conducted, revealing a mean male/female (M/F) ratio of 4. Literature examining the ASD sex ratio in relation to risk factors and associated features of ASD was also summarized. The study aimed to examine the ASD sex ratio and its association to various risk factors among an early intervention sample. …

Experiences Of Female Sex Trafficking Survivors: A Phenomenological Analysis, Tetiana Sukach, Natali Gonzalez, Jaclyn Cravens Pickens

The Qualitative Report

Human sex trafficking is a worldwide issue that affects millions of people. Victims of this industry undergo numerous traumatic events, which greatly impact their lives. Given the prevalence and traumatic nature of the sex trafficking industry, there is a need to raise greater awareness of victims’ experiences. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of 15 female survivors of sex trafficking, who shared their stories on equalitynow.org. Using phenomenology, the researchers answered the following questions: “What are the experiences of female survivors of sexual human trafficking within the industry?” and “How do survivors make sense of those …

Eastern Washington University Commencement Program, 2018, Eastern Washington University

Commencement Programs

Program for Eastern Washington University's spring commencement in 2018

Development And Validation Of The Value-Expectancy Stem Assessment Scale For Students In Higher Education, Joseph Appianing, Richard Van Eck

Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice Faculty Publications

Background: Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) jobs are expected to make up a significant portion of the U.S. workforce. Unfortunately, the trend in retaining students in STEM majors has been going down. If higher education institutions are going to retain more students in STEM majors, it will be important to understand who leaves STEM fields and why. More than 32% of women college students who declare a STEM major are likely to switch to non-STEM majors before they graduate, whereas only 25% of their male counterparts do so, and women may be as much as 1.5 times more likely …

Linking Molar Organizational Climate And Strategic Implementation Climate To Clinicians’ Use Of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Techniques: Cross-Sectional And Lagged Analyses From A 2-Year Observational Study, Nathaniel J. Williams, Mark G. Ehrhart, Gregory A. Aarons, Steven C. Marcus, Rinad S. Beidas

Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background: Behavioral health organizations are characterized by multiple organizational climates, including molar climate, which encompasses clinicians’ shared perceptions of how the work environment impacts their personal well-being, and strategic implementation climate, which includes clinicians’ shared perceptions of the extent to which evidence-based practice implementation is expected, supported, and rewarded by the organization. Theory suggests these climates have joint, cross-level effects on clinicians’ implementation of evidence-based practice and that these effects may be long term (i.e., up to 2 years); however, no empirical studies have tested these relationships. We hypothesize that molar climate moderates implementation climate’s concurrent and long-term relationships with …

Critical Issues: Defining And Debunking Misconceptions In Health, Education, Criminal Justice, And Social Work/Social Services, Leigh G. Van Horn Dr., Nina Barbieri, Ronald Beebe, Heather H. Goltz, Bernardo E. Pohl Jr, Rebecca Pfeffer Ph.D., Jace Valcore

Journal of Family Strengths

The University of Houston Downtown Committee for the Journal of Family Strengths introduces Volume 18, Issue 1: Critical Issues: Defining and Debunking Misconceptions in Health, Education, Criminal Justice, and Social Work/Social Services.

Let The Patient Discharge Follow-Up Call Data Do The Talking!, Chianta Allen, Giovanna Vanegas

All Publications

Purpose: The purpose of this initiative was to review the Patient Discharge Follow-Up Call (PDFC) Data, point out its importance and identify the issues presented in order to bring awareness to key stakeholders and continue to monitor the impact on patient outcomes.

Methods: In mid-February of 2018, based on the collected PDFC Data, the PI Director, PI Coordinator, Statistician and Quality Assurance Nurse (QAN) identified opportunities to educate Nursing, Hospitalists, Pharmacy, and Leadership on the issues related to discharge medications potentially leading to a return visit to the Emergency Department (ED), possible readmission and adverse patient outcomes. In early March …

Breathing Easier When A Lung-Health Outpatient Team Has Your Back, Rosario Dominguez, Michael Salinero, Tina Hyman

All Publications

Purpose: The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life in COPD patients. An outpatient resource center provides post-discharge follow-up in order to facilitate continuum of care.

Background: Frequent readmissions are common in the COPD patient population and have become a focus of the CMS value based measures. Research has shown a 7.1% 30-day readmission rate for a principal diagnosis of COPD and a 20.5% for all-cause 30-day readmission. Patients often do not have a resource which guides them through the continuum of care from inpatient to home. Knowledge deficits regarding medication administration and regimen can lead …

Cultural Immersion And Social Justice: The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program At St. John’S University, Judith Ryder Ph.D, Joanne Carroll Ph.D.

Journal of Vincentian Social Action

No abstract provided.

Vol.45 N.47 June 14th 2018, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

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The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, June 2018, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Center For Inclusion Creates Lasting Impact For Graduating Seniors, Christina Steube

University of Mississippi News

CICCE celebrates four years of service to students

The Parthenon, June 13, 2018, Sadie Helmick

The Parthenon

The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, was published by students Monday through Friday during the regular semester and weekly on Thursdays during the summer. Due to budgetary constraints, beginning with the 2016 Fall semester, the newspaper is only published two days a week. Physical issues are printed on Tuesdays and Fridays. The editorial staff is responsible for the news and the editorial content.

The Role Of Media In The Development Of U. S. Policy On Disrupted Adoptions Of Children, Madeline H. Engel

Sociology Between the Gaps: Forgotten and Neglected Topics

No abstract provided.

2018-June-12-Adult Student Info, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

Efficacy Of Online Training For Improving Camp Staff Competency, Barry A. Garst, Ryan J. Gagnon, Alice M. Brawley Newlin

Management Faculty Publications

Preparing competent staff is a critical issue within the camp community. This quasi-experimental study examined the effectiveness of an online course for improving staff competency in camp healthcare practices among college-aged camp staff and a comparison group (N = 55). We hypothesized that working in camp would increase competency test scores due to opportunities for staff to experientially apply knowledge learned online. Hierarchical linear modeling was used to analyse the cross-level effects of a between-individuals factor (assignment to experimental or comparison group) and within-individual effects of time (pre-test, post-test #1, and post-test #2) on online course test scores. At post-test …

Social And Psychological Problems Of Children Of Unknown Parentage In Foster Families In The Governorate Of Muscat, Oman, Balqis Abdullah Alqalhati, Osman Sofy Osman, Mohamed Mohamed Elsherbiny

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

No abstract provided.

Online Graduate Certificate Offered In Gender Sexualities And Health, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

No abstract provided.

College Faculty In The News: June 11, 2018, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Dr. Miranda Cady Hallett, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work recently appeared on a local television news program to discuss the legal and civil rights ramifications of detaining children at the border between the United States and Mexico.

2018 June 11 - University Council Agenda And Minutes, University Council, East Tennessee State University

University Council Agendas and Minutes

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Informing An Mhealth Intervention To Improve The Hiv Care Continuum In South Africa, Lisa Michelle Diandreth, Nandita Krishnan, Jessica L. Elf, Sarah Cox, Carla Tilchin, Munei Nthulana, Nadine Kronis, Elisa Dupuis, Katlego Motlhaoleng, Jonathan Golub

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Discuss the multi-level barriers impacting the HIV care continuum and the potential use of an mHealth intervention to improve initiation and retention in HIV treatment in South Africa.