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Brokering Student Well-Being: Understanding The Work Of School Health Administrators, Samantha Blackburn

Dissertations

Despite a well-documented need for school health programs (SHPs) among school children who have chronic conditions, require medically complex interventions at school, or experience socio-emotional health issues, there is little school health funding in California. There is limited research on the role of those who manage SHPs.

This qualitative study investigated the work of a selected group of school health administrators (SHAs) in California. Study aims were to explore SHA job pathways and responsibilities, the contextual factors influencing their work, and how they get their work done given limited funding for SHPs.

Illinois State University Founding Celebration Program, February 20, 2020, Illinois State University

Founding Celebration Programs

Program for annual event celebrating the founding of Illinois State Normal University on February 18, 1857.

Using Simulated Instruction To Prepare Students To Engage In Culturally Competent Practice, Alex D. Colvin, Mahasin Saleh, Nila Ricks, Emarely Rosa-Davila

Journal of Social Work in the Global Community

Developing and training students to understand issues of diversity, including the development of a culturally competent social work identity, has long been a challenge for schools of social work. Nevertheless, preparing students to engage with diverse populations is paramount. Simulated learning is an effective pedagogy to enhance and broaden students’ understanding in regard to engaging with diverse populations. This article examines the use of human simulation instruction activities to prepare students to engage in culturally competent practice. More specifically, in this article, the constructs of the cultural competence practice model of Campinha–Bacote (2002) will be examined for practical application in …

Realistic Job Previews, Michelle Graef

Umbrella Summaries

What is a realistic job preview?

A realistic job preview (RJP) is a strategic organizational communication designed to provide job candidates with positive and negative information about the job and the organization, for the purpose of influencing employee perceptions, attitudes, job performance, and ultimately, retention. Although the first published examples of organizations providing realistic information to job candidates or new employees appeared in the 1960s, Wanous (1973) is credited with popularizing the term. An RJP should be based on a thorough diagnosis of the job and the organization, so that the content of the preview targets the relevant information that …

February 19th, 2020, Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

Inside This Issue

• Corrections on Issue 2 Winter 2020 Pg. 2
• On University's population of female professors Pg. 4
• "One Last Dance" by University Dance Company Pg. 6&7

Editorial Foreword

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Concept Of Recovery In Irish Mental Health Services: A Case Study Of Perspectives Within An Inter-Professional Team, Calvin Swords, Stan Houston

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

The concept of recovery has been well documented in the Irish state’s policies on mental health. More widely, the notion has been contested and embroiled in a number of definitional debates. Given the formative nature of this unfolding discourse, this research explored the meaning of recovery from the perspectives of one inter-professional team delivering mental health services to vulnerable individuals within an Irish community setting. The researchers sought to analyse whether the disciplines of medicine, psychology, nursing and social work could work together purposively to promote the biopsychosocial approach to recovery-oriented practice. This vein of inquiry was salient as an …

Teaching The Town Hall: Incorporating Experiential Learning In A Large Introductory Lecture Course, Jennifer Forestal, Jessie K. Finch

Political Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works

Experiential learning has been shown to help cultivate habits of effective democratic citizens, but it is often seen as infeasible for large classes. This need not be the case. In this paper, we describe a group project designed to introduce students in a 70-person Introduction to Politics course to the basic political processes of local government. In addition to guidance on how to implement the project, we also discuss survey data from students in the class to compare pre- and post-tests for each semester as well as comparing post-tests across two semesters. We explore how students who were enrolled in …

Contemporary Antisemitism In America: A Legacy Of Hate In Current Times, Patricia Levy Ph.D.

Times Talk Archive & ADP Projects

The American Democracy Project introduced Dr. Patricia Levy, of the Social Work Department for a Times Talk on Contemporary Antisemitism in America: A Legacy of Hate in Current Times. Dr. Levy discusses why it is important to be aware of these issues on Wednesday, February 19 at 12:30pm in Forsyth Library. Free pizza and salad provided to the first 20 attendees.

Developing Anti-Oppressive Practice With The Person-In-Society: Reflexivity And Social Work, Stan Houston, Gerry Marshall

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

Not much has been written on the subject of reflexivity in social work practice. Taking a definition of reflexivity that encourages the inquirer to consider how various psycho-social positions and power-saturated social spheres have shaped individual meaning and narrative, this article outlines a reflexive model that can be applied by social workers to enhance their understanding and implementation of anti-oppressive practice. The model builds on earlier theoretical work and evaluation carried out by the lead author but updates it by including new theoretical insights from both authors. The conceptualisation centres on five imbricated and power-saturated domains of understanding: the domains …

Placing Irish Social Work In A Global Context: Assembling International Comparisons Through The Literature, Susan Flynn, Leigh-Ann Sweeney

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

There is an absence of literature that places social work practice in Ireland within a global context. This circumstance is obstructive to students and practitioners of social work in Ireland, who must increasingly demonstrate understanding of social work as an international endeavour. Ireland is also steadily more globalised and multi-cultural. In social work, related changes underway include increased transience of persons across national lines, and complex transnational social problems. In this context, social workers may broaden their understanding of Irish practice through drawing upon learning from elsewhere. To facilitate this, critical commentary on the literature in this article operates around …

Spectator 2020-02-19, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

An Investigation Of The Backgrounds Of Health Sciences Librarians, Jesssica A. Koos, Laurel Scheinfeld

Library Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to investigate the educational and professional backgrounds of health sciences librarians currently working in the U.S. and Canada. A survey consisting of 15 questions was created using the software program Qualtrics. 389 total surveys were received. Respondents reported having a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Only about 22% of respondents reported having health sciences work experience prior to entering the field. Recruitment into the field of health sciences librarianship should take a broad approach, and professional development efforts should appeal to a wide array of experience levels.

Spartan Daily, February 18, 2020, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2020

Volume 154, Issue 11

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes, February 18, 2020, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

Call to Order

• Approval of Minutes - January 21, 2020

University Business

• Department of Justice report regarding sexual harassment

Information

• EPC Monthly Report - February 6, 2020
• Standardizing deadlines
• Honorary Degrees and Awards

Reports

• Parking Committee Annual Report

Old Business

• 407.4.2 Procedures for Sanctions Other than Reprimands

New Business

• Board of Regents Faculty Representation Resolution
• 403.3 Professional Responsibility: Standards of Conduct
• 407.1 Academic Due Process: Sanctions and Hearing Procedures
• 2020-2021 Faculty Senate Calendar
• 2020-2021 Faculty Senate President-Elect Nominations

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Agenda, February 18, 2020, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

Call to Order

• Approval of Minutes - January 21, 2020

University Business

Information

• EPC Monthly Report - February 6, 2020
• Honorary Degrees and Awards

Reports

• Parking Committee - Annual Report

Old Business

• 407.4.2 Procedures for Sanctions Other than Reprimands

New Business

• Board of Regents Faculty Representation Resolution
• 403.3 Professional Responsibility; Standards of Conducts
• 407 Academic Due Process: Sanctions and Hearing Procedures
• 2020-2021 Faculty Senate Calendar
• 2020-2021 Faculty Senate President-Elect Nominations

A Village Of Support, Jody Record

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Coach Ohio- The View From The Site Implementation Manager, Vincent Ciola

Other QIC-WD Products

Vincent Ciola: I am the Site Implementation Manager in Ohio for our QICWD initiative, Coach Ohio, and work for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Ohio is a county administered system, so I work with nine diverse counties on this project. It has been inspiring to see the dedication to the child protection workforce in each of these different places. I also work on Ohio’s improvement plan for round three of the Child and Family Services Review (CFSR). In that work, I focus on strategies to achieve comprehensive assessment and planning with all our families. I’ve been intrigued …

An Interprofessional Approach To A Service-Learning Health Project For Area Homeless: A Case Study, Caroline Carpenter, Samuel T. Shannon, Jana P. Sutton, Theresa D. Thomas, John R. Webb, Ashley Wiltcher, Rhonda Hensley

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Providing health care services for the homeless community requires multiple health care disciplines to meet the varying needs of the community. The needs of the homeless are multifaceted and thus require expertise of an interprofessional team to help break down barriers and achieve positive outcomes for the clients served. This case study shares the work done by a team of faculty and students from a local university in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, and graduate nursing. The focus of the group was to provide physical and mental health screenings and make appropriate community referrals as needed. The work was sponsored …

Parents Of Children With Physical Impairments And Their Relationship With Intervention Team Members: A Case Study, Patti Calk

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Aim. Historically, parents of children with disabilities report mixed views of their relationship with their children’s intervention team. The author was interested in ascertaining reasons for positive and negative interactions and ways to improve collaboration and teamwork.

Methods. A qualitative study was conducted utilizing interviews with three mothers of children considered multi-handicapped. The subjects were chosen from a purposive, convenience sample. Data was coded into recurrent themes.

Results. Mothers of children with disabilities indicated that the attitude of the professionals, communication among team members, and listening behaviors contribute to the formation of a positive or negative parent-professional …

Senior Stories: Social Work, Taylor University

2020 Website News Stories

No abstract provided.

Psychology Department Newsletter- Feb. 17, 2020, Department Staff

Psychology Department Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Urgently Needed Construction Of Public Psychological Service System In Emergency Management, Chen Xuefeng, Fu Xiaolan

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

COVID-19 outbreak not only affects individuals' physical and mental health, but also influences on the government trust, interpersonal trust, risk communication, economic confidence, consumer behavior, social mentality, and other social psychological behaviors. Accordingly, the construction of public psychological service system is required to be strengthened in the national emergency management system. Our corresponding suggestions are as follows. First, revise the national emergency response law in a timely manner in order to incorporate the public psychological service system into the emergency management system. Second, establish a professional emergency service team consisting of psychological service professionals and guide social organizations to play …

Symptom Severity, Self-Efficacy And Treatment-Seeking For Mental Health Among Us Iraq/Afghanistan Military Veterans, Mary Keeling, Nicholas Barr, Hazel Atuel, Carl A. Castro

Social Work Faculty Research

Military veterans have high rates of mental health problems, yet the majority do not seek treatment. Understanding treatment-seeking in this population is important. This study investigated if symptom severity and self-efficacy are associated with treatment-seeking among US Iraq/Afghanistan veterans. Survey data from 525 veterans meeting clinical criteria for PTSD and depression were included of which, 54.4% had sought treatment in the past 12 months. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that high symptom severity was associated with treatment seeking, whereas high self-efficacy was associated with a decreased likelihood to seek treatment. Self-efficacy could be an underlying mechanism of treatment seeking decisions.

The Echo: February 17, 2020, Taylor University

2019-2020 (Volume 107)

Study abroad to China delayed – Passing of Sue Gavin – Reflection on MLK Day – New Hires – Following Christ’s heart to serve – First female Harvard professor honored at Taylor – A love that lasts – The Weekly Bachelor and bachelorette – Enneagram Predictions – January Journeys -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – 1st February – Sudoku – Did you know? – STR8TS – Art exhibit puts a spotlight on the overlooked – ‘Light in the Piazza’ addresses the tensions surrounding love – Stellar cast tells important Christian story in ‘Just Mercy’ – ‘Do You Even Like Boys?’ A …

New Hampshire’S New Bill On Campus Sexual Violence And How You Can Help, Jordyn Haime

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

The Guardian, Week Of February 17, 2020, Wright State Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

News articles from The Guardian for the week of February 17, 2020. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Public Defenders' Offices In Brazil: Access To Justice, Courts, And Public Defenders, Alexandre Dos Santos Cunha

Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies

This essay discusses the impact of public defenders' offices in promoting equality through the enforcement of the right to access to justice in Brazil. To achieve this goal, this note is divided into two parts.

Part I presents the Brazilian public defenders' offices, their history, institutional design, rights, and prerogatives. Part II discusses the role played by public defenders in the enforcement of the right to access to justice in Brazil, as well as the relations established between public defenders and courts. The Conclusion attempts to assess the sustainability of the Brazilian model, in order to determine if there is …

Barriers And Promoters Of Retention Of Direct Care Workers In Community Mental Health Agencies, Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, Brent Khan, Mogens (Bill) Baerentzen, Zaeema Naveed

Reports and White Papers: Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska

Demand for behavioral health direct-care providers is increasing due to shortage of licensed behavioral health providers. However, high turnover has been reported among them with limited exploratory research. The present study aimed to identify a wide variety of barriers and promoters of retention and strategies to retain direct care workers. An online, self-administered survey designed to measure demographics, job satisfaction, perceived importance of various job aspects, intention to leave, perceived stress and sources of stress was administered among 179 direct care workers from four agencies. Multiple logistic regression exhibited higher odds of intending to leave for those who had higher …

Are We Still Bowling Alone? Lessons From The American Democracy Project, George Mehaffy

Bay to Bay Symposium

No abstract provided.