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Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: Reflections Of A Fat Girl, Lisa P. Spinazola

Kaleidoscope: A Graduate Journal of Qualitative Communication Research

This paper shows a day in the life of a woman who sees herself as fat. Her reflection in the mirror is a site of conflict and strife. While she feels accomplished and confident as a teacher, mother and friend, she lacks confidence about her body, which presents a dialectical tension in her sense of self. She writes as a way to understand this dialectic and how she might learn to live a healthier, happier life where she finds balance and is not flagellating herself about her weight. She explores the role food and exercise play in her existence and …

Girl Bye: Turning From Stereotypes To Self-Defined Images, A Womanist Exploration On Crooked Room Analysis, Idrissa J. Snider

Kaleidoscope: A Graduate Journal of Qualitative Communication Research

Intersectional research that focuses on the experiences and representations of Black women should place emphasis on examining the communication of resistance, since this focus is essential to progressing communicative approaches at the nexus of ethnicity and gender. This essay builds upon the work of Womanist (Walker, 1983) and Black Feminist scholars (Collins, 1991; Perry, 2011) in order to identify and interrogate the harmful systemic nature of various stereotypes and controlling images of Black women. These controlling images historically include representations such as the Mammie, Sapphire, Jezebel, tragic mulatto, and even newer images such as the angry black woman or the …

Comedy Makes Me Cry: Seeing Myself In Mediated Disclosures Of Mental Illness, Darren J. Valenta

Kaleidoscope: A Graduate Journal of Qualitative Communication Research

In this answer to the special call, I layer accounts of my reaction to Bo Burnham’s stand-up comedy special Make Happy with discussions of the stigma surrounding mental health and personal narratives about my own difficulties with anxiety. Dutta argues that “narratives are sites of contestation where cultural meanings are played out through dialogues among cultural participants” (91). He goes on to add that the sharing of narratives reveals the cultural politics involved in models of health and allows for the exploration of new possibilities (Dutta 103). In this light, disclosing struggles with anxiety or other mental illnesses represents a …

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Kaleidoscope: A Graduate Journal of Qualitative Communication Research

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Incentives For Coastal Persistence, Porter Hoagland

Sustainability Seminar Series

Inundation, erosion, and property damages and losses are being observed at increasing rates in coastal areas. It is now well-recognized that rising sea levels, increases in storm intensities, and inadequate structural protections are contributing to the significant physical destruction of and economic losses to coastal properties. Scientists, coastal zone managers, and the general public have begun to call for implementing policies of resilience and adaptation to these losses, including retreating from the coast, yet humans continue to live—and even increase their presence—along the nation’s shorelines. What causes such persistence? It has become commonplace to identify lower-than-actuarially-fair premiums for participation in …

The Basques In Idaho, John Patrick "Pat" Bieter

BOGA: Basque Studies Consortium Journal

This is the 45th anniversary of the publication of Dr. Pat Bieter’s booklet by the Idaho State Historical Society in 1973. It served as one of the earliest English language introductions to the Basques in general, and specifically the Basques of Idaho relating the story of the Basque homeland and why Basques immigrated to America and settled in Idaho. This re-publication with permission returns us to the pioneering work of this author. In addition to his writing on the Basques, Bieter founded Boise State's first studies abroad program which later became part of the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC).

Ethnic Identity Formation Among Basque-American Adolescents, Catherine M. Petrissans

BOGA: Basque Studies Consortium Journal

This article focuses on the ethnic identity formation among one hundred Basque-American youth between the ages of nine and fifteen who were interviewed at the beginning and end of a two week long Udaleku held in Bakersfield California in 2013. This project explores four key questions related to the internal thought processes used by camp attendees to account for or try to make sense of their ethnicity. First, were camp attendees confident or confused about their ethnicity? Second, have participants attempted to “explore” their ethnicity and, if so how? Third, what does “being Basque” mean to camp participants and is …

Reconciling The Places Where We Live With The Spaces We Inhabit: Construction Of A Communicative Space For Basque Based On A Local Media Network, Eneko Bidegain, Aitor Zuberogoitia, Txema Egaña

BOGA: Basque Studies Consortium Journal

The aim of this research is to give a detailed description of local media working in Basque language, hence, providing a backdrop for other minority language local media. Our approach is to offer data based on a questionnaire distributed among 65 local media with a response rate of 84%, ten in-depth interviews and a focus group. The data revealed a total publication of 200.000 copies with potential for a 70 page newspaper, 400.000 readers, almost 300 employees and more than 1.000 collaborating individuals. However, in spite of seeking to collaborate within a common framework, diversity and economic insecurity limit the …

Foundations For Learning: How To Create A Willing Learner, Lisa Cymbor, Videsha Marya

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Motivating a learner can be a challenging task. We want to encourage children to approach us willingly during teaching opportunities. Often, teaching is associated with hard work. If we do not start out by making the interaction fun, then the child will likely want to avoid teaching times. Before getting “down to work,” we have to make sure that the child is motivated to interact with us. This presentation is for educators, parents, and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and related disorders. Our focus will be to strengthen the teacher-learner relationship in a variety of environments. Additionally, …

Coaching Through The Tfi And Using Eoy Data, Shantay S. Evans

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

PRESENTATION ABSTRACT: Teams are coached to enhance efficiency and effectiveness by Working Smarter, not Harder to implement the PBIS framework. Implementing the PBIS framework with fidelity and incorporating input from all stakeholders (staff, students, family, and community) to help shape practices are at the core of increasing PBIS sustainability. Parents and community members who attend this presentation can learn more about the strategies teams use to incorporate feedback and provide beneficial information for use in the home and within their local communities, industries, and businesses.

This school year, teams used the Tiered Fidelity Inventory to measure their perceptions of PBIS …

Growing Student Leaders As Part Of A School-Wide Pbis Program, Melanie D. James, Nora Fowler

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

In efforts to build students' capacity, instill a sense of responsibility, and involve students in decision-making, we began a Student Leadership Program at Winterville Elementary. Students in fourth and fifth grade have the opportunity to apply to one of six student leader positions: Safety Patrol, Green Team Member, Student Ambassador, Flag Attendant, Classroom Role Model, or Peer Mediator. Students undergo an application process and those who are selected receive training specific to their leadership role. A sub-committee of our PBIS team oversees the Student Leaders Program. In our first year of implementation, we have seen the positive effect of the …

School-Based Mental Health; As It Supports Pbis, Jenny Wilhoite

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

This presentation will provide insight and guidance on how to create a thriving, sustainable school-based mental health program and provide support for the existing PBIS program within the school, but will also introduce successful strategies to promote family involvement, community outreach, parent education, and positive behavioral strategies to be used at both home and school, promoting integrated care on all levels. This school-based program, also offers and delivers in home consultations, family training, and bridges the communication barriers between home and school.

Implementing Classroom Pbis In Georgia Turnaround (Or Other) Schools, Kathy W. Wooten

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

While supporting three schools identified in Cohort I of the Georgia Turnaround Schools’ Initiative, the PBIS external coach worked with PBIS school teams to develop a framework for redelivery of the Georgia Department of Education’s Classroom PBIS curriculum. To document fidelity of implementation, baseline and progress monitoring data were obtained through classroom walk-through observations. Tools were developed to facilitate that data collection and analysis process. Following monthly and/or bimonthly walk-though observations, a tiered system of coaching supports was established and implemented using each school’s administration, PBIS Coach, academic coach, and/or external coach depending on the individualized needs of each teacher. …

Never Raise Your Voice Again, Amie W. Cumming, Phalanda Perriman

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Never Raise Your Voice Again by Amie Cumming and Phalanda Perriman

Never Raise Your Voice Again will feature ideas and strategies used at RISE Academy. If these strategies work with our most challenging students, imagine what they can do for your classroom. Our hope is to share strategies with classroom teachers on the power of positive redirection. Participants will learn how easily positive reinforcement creates a welcoming climate for students and parents. In addition to learning to use these strategies with students, we will teach you how your parents can become your greatest supporters and loudest cheerleaders. With these proven …

Sets And Sensibilities: The Excavation Of Ideology In Upstate New York, Christopher P. Barton, Kyle Somerville

Northeast Historical Archaeology

A growing literature on the archaeology of farmsteads and rural domestic sites has examined commodity consumption as the means by which rural families created and maintained social networks and identities. During the nineteenth century, rural areas were increasingly influenced by the practices and values of the urban middle classes, although not every farmstead would, or could, participate in the same way. This paper examines a matching teacup and saucer recovered from the Spring House, a former commercial farmstead and hotel located southeastern Monroe County, Western New York State. The tea set is decorated with transfer print depictions of Faith, Hope, …

Promoting Domestic Manufactures: Philadelphia Queensware In Alexandria, Virginia, Barbara H. Magid

Northeast Historical Archaeology

Philadelphia earthenware from the Columbian Pottery was advertised in the early 19^th century by several Alexandria, Virginia merchants. These wares, known as Philadelphia Queensware, can be difficult to identify in the archaeological record, but examples of yellow-glazed chamber pots manufactured by the Columbian Pottery have now been identified in the collections of the Alexandria Archaeology Museum.

Philadelphia Queensware At The Mckean/Cochran Site, Appoquinimink, Delaware, Meta F. Janowitz Dr., Christy R. Morganstein

Northeast Historical Archaeology

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The Westward Expansion Of Domestic Queensware: The Red Rose Transit Site, Lancaster, Pennsylvania., George D. Cress, Rebecca L. White, Ingrid A. Wuebber

Northeast Historical Archaeology

Archaeological excavations undertaken by URS/AECOM at the Red Rose Transit Site from 2008 through 2010 revealed late 18^th and early 19^th century A horizon/yard deposits, a stone-lined well, a redware kiln and evidence of brass manufacturing in the south half of Lot 104. These deposits and features located beneath 19^th century train shed tracks at the corner of Chestnut and Queen Streets produced a small quantity of domestic queensware. Lancaster was the gateway to the west in the 18^th and early 19^th century for the shipment of goods. The existence of domestic queensware at the …

“A Bright Pattern Of Domestic Virtue And Economy”: Philadelphia Queensware At The Smith-Maskell Site (28ca124), Camden, New Jersey, Thomas J. Kutys, George D. Cress, Rebecca L. White, Ingrid A. Wuebber

Northeast Historical Archaeology

Excavations at the Smith-Maskell Site (28CA124) in the Spring of 2011 by URS Corporation revealed a number of early 19th-century features behind what was once 318 Cooper Street in Camden, New Jersey. These features produced significant quantities of Federal period tea and tablewares, including a number of Philadelphia Queensware vessels. During this period Camden was beginning its transition from a scattering of sparsely populated villages to a city of summer residences and country retreats for Philadelphia’s well-to-do middle class. The likely owners of the Philadelphia Queensware found at the Smith-Maskell Site were among this prosperous middle class, and thus the …

Domestic Queensware In Kensington-Fishtown: Excavating Philadelphia's Waterfront Neighborhoods, George D. Cress, Thomas J. Kutys, Rebecca L. White, Meta F. Janowitz, Samuel A. Pickard

Northeast Historical Archaeology

Ongoing archaeological excavation undertaken by URS/AECOM along the I-95 corridor in Kensington-Fishtown in Philadelphia have brought to light 18^th and 19^th century domestic and industrial life along a three-mile section of the Delaware River waterfront. Excavation has revealed over 400 shaft features, yard deposits, and industrial foundations yielding over one million artifacts from a three mile section of the Delaware River waterfront. A small quantity of domestic queensware has been recovered from barrel and wood-lined box privies and from an early 19^th century drain feature. The recovery of domestic queensware in Kensington-Fishtown has revealed that this ware …

“Equal In Quality And Workmanship To The Best Made In Staffordshire”: Philadelphia Queensware Pottery In The Early 19th Century And How To Distinguish It From Yellow Ware, Kimberly M. Sebestyen

Northeast Historical Archaeology

World events preceding and including the War of 1812 led to American embargoes on imported British goods including popular Staffordshire earthenware ceramics, such as creamware. Philadelphia potters created domestic versions of these ceramics which have previously been misidentified. This will serve as a review of the characteristics of a Philadelphia-produced ceramic often identified as yellowware, but sold as Queensware by these potters. Review of pottery from several archaeological sites in and near Philadelphia provided a number of Queensware vessels for analysis. A comparison of these vessels provides a set of characteristics to aid in identification of additional examples of this …

Philadelphia Queensware From The National Constitution Center Site At Independence National Park, Deborah L. Miller

Northeast Historical Archaeology

No abstract provided.

The Rise And Fall Of American Queensware 1807-1822, Rebecca L. White, Meta F. Janowitz, George D. Cress, Thomas J. Kutys, Samuel A. Pickard

Northeast Historical Archaeology

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This article examines the history of several manufacturers of American queensware in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Our research reveals that efforts to produce queensware were more extensive and widespread than previously thought. This survey expanded as we discovered references to contemporary queensware potteries in other parts of the United States during the first two decades of the 19th century. In all, 14 queensware-manufacturing ventures are identified and described from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, what is now West Virginia, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Much of this research is drawn from period newspaper notices, advertisements, and surviving personal correspondence. The period …

Introduction, Meta F. Janowitz, Rebecca L. White, Deborah L. Miller, George D. Cress, Thomas J. Kutys

Northeast Historical Archaeology

No abstract provided.

Editor's Introduction, Maria O'Donovan

Northeast Historical Archaeology

No abstract provided.

Inclusion Of Those With Mental Health Issues, Timothy Ross Scala, Brittany Schulman, Chelsea Walton

Campus Diversity Dialogues

What is it like to live every day with mental health challenges? How can we be inclusive of those dealing with issues related to mental health? What can you do to support your colleagues who may have mental health challenges themselves or in their family?

Purdue Epics And Habitat For Humanity Partnership - Service-Learning For Over 20 Years, Trevor A. Drouillard, Sue Hunter

Engagement & Service-Learning Summit

For over twenty years, the Lafayette affiliate of Habitat for Humanity has partnered with the Purdue University EPICS program to connect students to real-world problems where they can learn engineering through experience. Past projects have focused on improving material storage methods, enhancing volunteer safety, developing energy-efficient building designs, and optimizing operational efficiency at Habitat for Humanity locations. The partnership is mutually beneficial for Habitat for Humanity – which benefits from the products students deliver – and for students – who learn how to apply engineering to real-world design. This poster represents a summary of what the EPICS – Habitat for …

Community-Scale Water Treatment Systems In The Dominican Republic, Jonathan Racey, Annabelle Papai, Elise Fischer, Becca Johnson

Engagement & Service-Learning Summit

Engagement and Service-Learning Summit: Reciprocal and Sustainable Partnerships

Introduction Of Youth Empowerment Seminar (Yes) For Schools, Shih-Ping Kuo

Engagement & Service-Learning Summit

Abstract of Introduction of Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES) for Schools

Young people face emotional issues such as low self-esteem, depression and anxiety that are a source of great stress. Researches (Grossman, et al., 2004; Deckro, et al., 2010) showed that mind-body practices such as stretch, breathing exercise, and meditation, are many of the effective tools to reduce stress and maintain the physical and mental wellbeing. Yes-for-school Intro is a mindful wellbeing, life skill training program, integrates into schools to support the students acquire healthy and effective way to manage stress. Yes-for-school intro received the grant from Office of Engagement at …

Utilizing Falcon Families To Support Student Engagement And School Climate, Joe Lord, Jason Bishop

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

At Alcova Elementary, we have approximately 1,400 students in grades K-5. We are one of the largest elementary schools in Gwinnett County. In an effort to bring a sense of family to our populous school and community, we introduced Falcon Families. Each student and staff member is randomly sorted into one of six Falcon Families. Our Falcon Family names are reflective of our diverse community and the character traits we want to promote at our school. Aminici (friendship), Altruismo (generosity), Isibindi (courage), Kreativan (creativity), Mutunci (integrity), and Sonador (dreamers), are the six families that students could be members of. Throughout …