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The Emotional Wellbeing Of Doctoral Students Conducting Qualitative Research With Vulnerable Populations, Stefania Velardo, Sam Elliott

The Qualitative Report

Qualitative studies have the potential to evoke emotional distress among participants, particularly where sensitive issues are explored. Consequently, novice qualitative researchers become well versed in strategies to minimise risk to participants. But what happens to the novice researcher when they are confronted with the emotional account of a participant? While research practices consistently serve to protect the wellbeing of participants, concern for researcher wellbeing is often overlooked. This study explored doctoral students’ experiences of undertaking qualitative research projects with vulnerable populations, and the ways in which this influenced their emotional wellbeing. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six doctoral candidates attending …

Connecting Educational Dots With Hsu Connect•Ed, Stacy Becker

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

No abstract provided.

Humboldt In The Time Of Covid: Archiving History As It’S Happening, Suzanne Pasztor

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

No abstract provided.

A Lifelong Commitment To Community, Equity And Inclusion: A Faculty And Program Spotlight With Yvonne Doble, Loren M. Collins

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

No abstract provided.

Finding Place Through Music And Arts: Hc Black Music & Arts Association (Hcbmaa), Kyra Skylark

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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Full Issue

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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Social Justice On Catholic Campuses: Is It Enough?, Diana Diem

Academic Festival

There is no questioning the fundamental distinctions that make up a Catholic university. From the environment to the curriculum, the Catholic campus is unique and advantageous. Often adorned with religious statues of saints, crosses in hallways and classrooms, and a chapel resting in the middle of campus; the ambiance of a Catholic university undoubtedly reflects the spirit of Catholicism. The differences in the aura of a Catholic campus parallels the differences in the universities core values and curriculum. A Catholic university will make the effort to promote the value of human life, morality and justice from the philosophies of the …

Black Women On Wall Street, Sephorah Alouidor

Academic Festival

There is a history of underrepresentation of black women in leadership positions on Wall Street. Based on past studies, less than 10% of black women are found in senior leadership roles in the finance industry. This research paper explores the cause and the impact of the lack of diversity in leadership roles in Wall Street on black women and attempts to provide a solution to this issue. Ultimately, this injustice affects black women financially because of a block in their career advancement, mentally due to the sense of estrangement derived from the lack of representation and socially as it showcases …

Fostering Self-Efficacy In The Classroom, Christine Thorp

Academic Festival

Society places significant emphasis on raising a student’s self-esteem in the classroom. Teachers and parents are constantly praising students for their work within and outside of the classroom and participation trophies and ribbons are handed out at most elementary-aged functions. Modern society has become so fixated on raising children’s self-esteem that students now do not know how to fail. Instead of solely focusing on raising a student's self-esteem, teachers instead need to help foster student self-efficacy, by encouraging mistakes and failures and letting a student learn these mistakes. Short-term student success comes from raising a student’s self-esteem, long-term success comes …

Will The Peace Plan Bring Peace To Afghanistan? A Look At The History Of Nation And State Building In Afghanistan By The United States And Review Of The 2020 Afghanistan Peace Plan, Kenneth Mcdougal

Academic Festival

How have the polices of counter-terrorism and nation building by the United States impacted the nation of Afghanistan? Were the objectives completed and did American foreign policy decisions foster sustainable peace within the region? In this case study of Afghanistan, the roll of the United States in the Soviet Resistance, the global war on terror, attempts at nation building, and the quest for peace will be discussed. Operation Enduring Freedom focused on combating Al-Qaeda and Taliban regime within Afghanistan, but soon evolved into something much more complex. Through reviewing the objectives and actions of United States’ foreign policy makers, research …

Impractical Expectations In Discharge Planning: Empowerment Theory And Strengths Perspective Informed Discharge Trainings Impact On Low Socioeconomic Status Patients’ Recovery, Kathleen Sullivan

Academic Festival

Due to a decreased access to healthcare, resources that assist in the recovery process, the ability to take time off work, and the increased stress from financial burdens of hospital bills, low-socioeconomic status (SES) patients are at a higher risk of decline in health outcomes post-hospital transition. Research documents that disparities in recovery coincides with a patient’s economic status. Discharge plans established are consistently unrealistic. Many patients expressed their original discharge goals set them up for failure.

Training and educational materials are needed to address the poorer health outcomes in low-SES patients. Empowerment theory and strengths perspective best inform the …

Spring 2021 Commencement Program, University Of Alabama In Huntsville

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

After-Action Reviews, Megan Paul

Umbrella Summaries

What are after-action reviews?

An after-action review (AAR) is “a systematic technique that turns a recent event into a learning opportunity through a combination of task feedback, reflection, and discussion” (Keiser & Arthur, 2020, p. 2). The process has been used in various fields, leading to a variety of labels, including after-event review, debrief, guided team self-correction, and reflexivity (e.g., Chen et al., 2018; Couper et al., 2013; Ellis & Davidi, 2005; Smith-Jentsch et al., 2008). Note that though the term “debrief” is sometimes used, AARs are distinct from debriefing sessions that are intended to help individuals process stressful or …

Equipping Preservice Teachers With Trauma Informed Care For The Classroom, Tamarine Foreman, Perianne Bates

Northwest Journal of Teacher Education

In an effort to prepare preservice teachers to enter the classroom where students may have experienced or been exposed to trauma, the authors designed and facilitated instruction around trauma’s influence on the learning process. The intent of the instruction was to improve the preservice teacher’s ability to realize, recognize, and respond to students without re-traumatizing the students. The authors compared pre and post scores on the ARTIC-35 Education version (Baker et al., 2016) and found the instruction significantly improved the preservice teachers’ knowledge, awareness, and self-efficacy in working with students who have experienced or been exposed to trauma.

Doctoral Capstone Experience In Program Development - Valley Rescue, Kyra P. Brown

Department of Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Capstone Projects

Homelessness is an increasing problem with various implications on individual’s physical, mental, and occupational wellness (Tsang et al., 2013). Occupational therapy is positioned to provide holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed care to those experiencing homelessness (Salsi et al., 2017). While residents at Valley Rescue Women and Children’s Center (Valley Rescue) have access to a variety of services, occupation-based education and interventions are extremely limited. This paper describes the completion of a capstone experience at Valley Rescue, with a focus in program development and advocacy. Residents of the shelter expressed interest in education on mental health and wellness and occupational engagement. Throughout …

Ashley Glover Receives Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Alumnus Award, Meaghan Flores

University of Mississippi News

School of Applied Sciences graduate makes a difference in the field of social work

Ethical Considerations For Committees, Supervisors, Student Researchers Conducting Qualitative Research With Young People In The United Kingdom, La Lenton-Maughan, Victoria Smith, Alison M. Bacon, Jon May, Jaysan Charlesford

School of Psychology

When investigating issues surrounding young people it is necessary to involve them in the discussion of the topic. It is also necessary that the inexperienced or student researcher is equipped with the skills needed to navigate ethical quandaries that may arise. This article considers some of the ethical issues that can arise for novice researchers in institutions that do not have a firmly established qualitative research tradition, with particular reference to research with young people and in some instances sensitive topics. Examples of how the embedding of particular research practices into an ethical framework can navigate these quandaries are made. …

Lessons From The Pandemic, Cindy Nover

Life During COVID: Preserving Personal Pandemic Stories

The pandemic-related campus restrictions started on a Wednesday night right before my students’ final exam. An all-campus email went out at 5pm that said that our school was limiting on-campus classes and my exam that night was at 6pm in person, on paper. I knew the students would receive that campus email and be unsure (or some would be in transit to class and wouldn’t receive the email at all)...

Csusb Pedagogy Forum 2021: “Strategies For Supporting Metacognition Across The Curriculum Through Reading, Writing, And Talk”, Karen Rowan, Francesca Astiazaran

CSUSB Sound and video recordings

No abstract provided.

Supporting Biomedical Research Training For Historically Underrepresented Undergraduates Using Interprofessional, Nonformal Education Structures, Lisa K. Marriott, Aaron Raz Link, Roberto P. Anitori, Ernest A. Blackwell, Andrea Blas, Jennifer Brock, Tracey K. Burke, Julia A. Burrows, Alexis P. Cabrera, Derek Helsham, Lorna B. Liban, Marilyn R. Mackiewicz, Mika Maruyama, Kathryn C.A. Milligan-Myhre, Perry J.C. Panelinan, Margaret Hattori-Uchima, Russell Reed, Ben E. Simon, Beylul Solomon, Alma M.O. Trinidad, Letisha R. Wyatt, Alonso Delgado Covarrubias, Adrienne Zell, Thomas E. Keller, Cynthia Morris, Carlos J. Crespo

Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

Research experience provides critical training for new biomedical research scientists. Students from underrepresented populations studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are increasingly recruited into research pathways to diversify STEM fields. However, support structures outside of research settings designed to help these students navigate biomedical research pathways are not always available; nor are program support components outside the context of laboratory technical skills training and formal mentorship well understood. This study leveraged a multi-institutional research training program, Enhancing Cross-Disciplinary Infrastructure and Training at Oregon (EXITO), to explore how nine institutions designed a new curricular structure (Enrichment) to meet a common …

Research Visualization On Teaching, Language, Learning Of English And Higher Education Institutions From 2011 To 2020: A Bibliometric Evidences, Dr. Muhammad Shoaib, Mr. Nusrat Ali, Dr. Behzad Anwar, Dr. Shamshad Rasool, Dr. Raza-E Mustafa, Mr. Shi Zici

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

Coping, Julie Gunsaulis

Diamond Line Undergraduate Literary Magazine

Julie is currently a junior at the University of Arkansas, studying social work. She’s from a tiny town in Oklahoma called Perry. It has a population of 5,000 people and has more cows in residence than humans. She has always loved the arts and found writing to be an area where she could give life to the things she manifests. She waxes poetic in her head constantly, and although most of it is awful, she has sometimes thought that what she thinks is worth writing and puts it down on paper.

There Was An Old Lady Who Lived In A House, Julie Gunsaulis

Diamond Line Undergraduate Literary Magazine

Julie is currently a junior at the University of Arkansas, studying social work. She’s from a tiny town in Oklahoma called Perry. It has a population of 5,000 people and has more cows in residence than humans. She has always loved the arts and found writing to be an area where she could give life to the things she manifests. She waxes poetic in her head constantly, and although most of it is awful, she has sometimes thought that what she thinks is worth writing and puts it down on paper.

Faculty Senate Monthly Packet May 2021, Portland State University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Monthly Packets

The May 3, 2021 Monthly packet includes the May agenda and appendices and the Faculty Senate minutes and attachments from the meeting held April 5, 2021.

The Inward Quest To Elsewhere: The Hero's Journey In The Giver, Hannah Wilson

Senior Honors Theses

Lois Lowry structures the events of her well-known young adult novel The Giver on the hero’s journey cycle. The hero’s journey is not often studied in The Giver, yet its stages highlight and mirror the challenging stages common to young adult readers’ lives. The Giver also refreshes the traditional hero’s journey form by presenting a mental and emotional journey instead of the standard physical quest. This unique form creates a greater connection to The Giver’s target adolescent readers by more closely paralleling the mental and emotional realities of their lives through their journey from childhood to adulthood.

Life In The Second Youth, Donna Cochran

Master of Arts in Professional Writing Capstones

Six years ago, my mother passed away while my brother and I were still attempting to obtain extra benefits she was qualified for but not receiving from The Veterans Administration. I had spent the equivalent of a full-time job in searching the Internet for assistance with these benefits, long-term care facilities, in-home assistance, and hearing aids and cataract surgery. In this capstone, I will be detailing the website and blog I have begun to build to give senior citizens, their families, and caregivers access to professionals in such topics as insurance, real estate, and legal issues. I will also be …

Interview With Adriana Camarena, Adriana Camarena

Auntie Sewing Squad Interviews

Adriana Camarena is from Mexico and has spent time in the Uruguay, before becoming a resident of the Mission district of San Francisco in 2008. She is a writer, journalist, a lawyer, as well as a community activist that focuses on ending police brutality and supporting families who have been hurt by police. Camarena is a part of the Auntie Sewing Squad and tries in many different ways to find solutions that can provide emergency relief aid in creative ways.

Screening For Resilience In Pediatric Primary Care, Kaitlin Phelan, Martha Grant Fuller

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Introduction: Adversity in childhood increases risk for physical and mental health problems. Children who undergo adverse events can still flourish, due to the concept of resilience. Literature shows that resilience influences health more than adversity, and screening for resilience may improve practice.

Method: A valid screening tool for resilience, The CD-RISC, was given to children twelve and above during their well visit during February 2021 at a clinic in Oceanside, CA. Scores were categorized into four quartiles. Children responding in the lowest two quartiles received provider follow up.

Results: 97 surveys were scored: 39 scoring in the lowest quartile, 19 …

2021 Spring Undergraduate Commencement, Lindenwood University

Commencement Programs

Lindenwood University Commencement program.

Writing For An Authentic Audience In The Middle Grades, Emily Huffman

Master of Education Program Theses

This action research study investigated the effects of writing for an authentic audience on the achievement and engagement of students in a school in Southern California. The participants were 79 8th graders, split into an experimental group of 40 that wrote a review with the opportunity to be published in The New York Times, and a control group of 39 students that wrote a review for the teacher to read and grade.