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Welcome And Goals, Kelli J. Armstrong

Mercy Summit on Equity and Inclusion

No abstract provided.

Social Justice Internship: Catholic Charities Grant Writing, Rebekah Lin Follis

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This presentation portrays my experience with the Social Justice Internship Program and my internship with Catholic Charities Grant Writing Department. Grant writing is important to community development and the implementation of social justice services. Through my internship I have been able to improve my writing skills, research skills, and my knowledge of how nonprofit funding truly works.

The Beacon, April 8, 2022, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Unsung Heroes: Drew Schmidt; NW celebration of research display; Bublé steps out of his usual Christmas cave; Struggling plot meets simple hero action movie; The missing piece to the English department; Sharing their gifts and love of God through music; Welcher discusses purity culture; SOSs planned for this summer; Why we must stand firm with others; Political deception is not pro-life; Would you rather be a human or a zombie?; Softball splits against Concordia in home opener; NW men’s tennis fall to Concordia in windy match; Red Raider eSports back in action this semester; The Humans vs. Zombies tradition; Business …

2022 Western Michigan University Assessment In Action Conference, Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Assessment in Action Conference

Included here is the program from the 12th Annual Western Michigan University Assessment in Action Conference held virtually on April 8, 2022. The conference, sponsored by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, is a one-day event where those new to outcomes assessment can come and learn fundamental knowledge about the field, but it is also a place where those who have worked as leaders in outcomes assessment can come and extend their knowledge and skills and network with colleagues. Conference offerings included learning opportunities on various assessment topics for both academic and learner supports units.

More information can be found on …

Attribution Of Discrimination To The Self In Racial Minorities And Adolescent Females, Natalie Rust

Student Research Symposium

Discrimination among marginalized groups has been shown to affect individuals’ view of themselves (Yang & Gao, 2019; Strehlow et al., 2021; Rivera, 2021). This study seeks to observe self-attribution rates in minoritized groups, specifically in people of color and adolescent females. From a Qualtrics survey, researchers observed adolescents’ experiences with and attributions of discrimination. Respondents had the opportunity to attribute discrimination as resulting from race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, weight, immigration status, or “other”. For adolescents who chose “other”, they were allowed to describe an additional attribution in their own words. Specifically for this study, only participants who chose “other” as …

Rural Nonprofit Fundraising Capacity: What Can We Learn From Current Practices?, Janice Snow

Student Research Symposium

Rural nonprofits in the U.S. strive to maintain and improve the quality of life in rural communities, but in many cases are lacking the resources to be effective. Rural nonprofits often have larger services areas while operating with less funding. Little is known about rural nonprofit fundraising and grant writing capacity because previous research has focused on nonprofits in general or urban nonprofits. With differences in organization size, community demographics, and geographical contextual issues, rural nonprofits may need to use different strategies to achieve financial health and stability. Further, rural communities in the U.S. were differentially affected by the COVID-19 …

Rural Funding Bias: What Do Foundation Decision-Makers Think About Rural Nonprofits?, Janice Snow

Student Research Symposium

Background: Typically, rural NPOs receive less funding per capita than urban NPOs in the U.S. (2,1). Private foundation funding is one of the largest sources of revenue for NPOs, but only 6.8% of funding from private foundations is allocated to rural NPOs (2). Many rural NPOs are smaller and lack grant writing or fundraising training, technology, and leadership experience (3). Recent literature focuses on building nonprofit capacity to become competitive for funding. This perspective does not consider bias as playing a role in this funding gap (4,5,6). For example, foundations may seek out urban nonprofits because they have greater potential …

Examining The Impact Of Community Racism And Classism On Human Service Organizations, Nadene Kimball, Erin Nielsen

Student Research Symposium

Racism and classism have been substantial social problems across history and are still prevalent today. Human service nonprofit organizations (HSOs) play an important role in helping people who are affected by racism and classism and are often the most marginalized, oppressed, and vulnerable in communities. A recent study encountered rural nonprofits in the South region of the U.S. that indicated racism and downward classism negatively affected their ability to provide services in their communities (Walters, 2020). To our knowledge, no studies have examined the impact of racism and downward classism on human service organizations and their operations. Thus, the current …

Purity Culture And Its Effects On Women, Faith Beasterfield

Student Research Symposium

The purity movement, which stems from evangelical circles in the 1980s, is dedicated to keeping teens and unmarried adults from becoming sexually active before marriage. Although this message is encouraged for both men and women, this research project seeks to investigate the specific impact that purity culture has had on the lives of women. The research was done using online materials, which include primary and secondary sources, with an emphasis on first-hand accounts of women within the movement. The results indicate that purity culture has had a major impact on how society views the worth of women who do not …

Adapting To Survive, Building To Thrive: A Single Case Study Of A Housing Nonprofit In Rural Kentucky, Amber Post

Student Research Symposium

Rural nonprofits work to combat social and economic challenges their communities face by providing vital support and resources. Rural nonprofits provide jobs, support local businesses, help meet the basic needs of individuals, and advocate for vulnerable populations. Organizations face challenges when operating in rural areas including difficulty finding funding, retaining qualified employees, lack of resources, and limited opportunities for forming partnerships. In this single qualitative case study, the HOMES, a housing nonprofit, impact on social and economic development of Letcher County, Kentucky was examined. HOMES has utilized creative methods to bolster the economy of Letcher County including providing energy-efficient rental …

Social Work Experiences Of Moral Distress Amid Covid-19, Megan Tritt

Social Work Doctoral Dissertations

Social work professionals often experience stressful and emotional situations while also facing organizational barriers. The social work profession is empowered by an ethical commitment to diffuse tensions that emerge between competing values in conflict. Many of these situations are complicated by ethical concerns and constraints related to the very institutions that are designed to help. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has transformed the framework through which we view ethical dilemmas and presented morally challenging dilemmas out of the control of any professional in service to people during this time. The term moral distress was popularized in the field of …

Fort Hays State University Tiger Weekly, April 08, 2022, University Relations

Tiger Weekly Newsletters

No abstract provided.

The Diamond, April 8, 2022, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Covenant Hall Begins Construction Ahead of Schedule; Van Roekel Serves Wholeheartedly; Prinsen Learns Law Enforcement
• News: Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Visit Campus; Theatre Arts Department Retools Curriculum; Students Compete for $500 Prize at Battle of the Bands; Hitchhiker Earns Its Laurels
• Art & Entertainment: Morbius - Marvel's Twilight; God Bless Us, Everyone: A Christmas Carol in April; Omaha Gets a Glimpse of the Underworld
• Special Report: One Hundred Percent of Administrative Cabinet Political Donations Support Conservative and Independent Causes; Feenstra, Big Ticket Conservative Donations Define Faculty Political Donations
• Feature: B.J. …

Women's Postpartum And Postnatal Clinic, Savannah Fellows

Student Research Symposium

A Women’s Postpartum and Postnatal Inpatient Clinic in Logan, Ut is carefully designed to promote comfort, healing, and nurturing. Mental health effects of labor and delivery aren’t always immediately apparent to nurses or doctors. Some include baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. Government resources are often unknown to low-income and homeless societies. The clinic takes care of them after labor and delivery to properly heal, bond with their baby, and feel safe. Aftercare the patients will leave with knowledge of resources and references that’ll help them find the help they need.

Sexual Orientation Diversity And Inclusion In The Workplace: A Qualitative Study Of Lgb Inclusion In A Uk Public Sector Organisation, Ashley Williams, Neill Thompson, Binna Kandola

The Qualitative Report

Inclusion has been identified as a key component of successful approaches to organisational diversity management. To date, the inclusion literature has predominantly used quantitative methodology to study visible forms of diversity such as gender and ethnicity. Invisible forms of diversity, such as sexual orientation diversity, have received limited research attention, despite Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) employees facing significantly higher rates of bullying and discrimination in the workplace than their heterosexual colleagues. The current study uses semi-structured interviews and template analysis to investigate LGB employees’ experiences of workplace inclusion within a UK public sector organisation. Findings demonstrate that LGBs share …

Disrupt Disparities 2.0, Ashia Walker, Christine George, Lillian Platten, Diane Williams, Ariel Fleenary

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This report focuses on the racial disparities in skilled nursing facilities experienced by adults 50 years of age or older in Illinois, Chicago, and suburban Cook County.

Realities, Perspectives, And Challenges In The Accompaniment Of Migrant Populations In The Context Of Mobility, Camille Morhun, Alejandro Olayo- Méndez, Jane Hopkins-Walsh

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This research project is to study irregular migration flows from Latin America and the Caribbean to the United States and Canada and to provide the Jesuit Migrant Network with insight into best practices for accompaniment and service of migrant populations. In collaboration with six regional teams that compose the 35 countries of the Americas, this project is designed to conduct research that does justice for individuals that are forcibly displaced by providing information that can inform a response to this pressing social issue. This research consists of secondary data analysis of irregular migration statistics and primary data collection through interviews.

An Exploratory Analysis Of Stress, Burnout, And Depression In The Iecmh Workforce, Thomas Boyer, Jessica Pooter-Rodriguez Ms., Hannah Winston Ms., Diana Morelen Dr.

Appalachian Student Research Forum

A growing trend in the psychological literature has consistently found a strong association between stress, burnout, and depression, especially in populations who are exposed to a high amount of occupational stress. And, while the relationship between stress and burnout has been distinct and strong, the same cannot be said for burnout and depression. Historically, burnout and depression have shared such a strong conceptual relationship that the literature disagreed as to whether they were truly separate mechanisms. However, while the two constructs do present behavioral similarities the underlying mechanisms which direct their presentation are subtly different. Depression is defined as a …

April 7-8, 2022, Ohio University Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, Ohio University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes document the activities of Ohio University's Board of Trustees.

Qdayton Colloquium Program, University Of Dayton. Qdayton

QDayton Documents

Program of presentations for 2022 QDayton Colloquium

Call To Action: Improving The Care Of Older Patients In Emergency Departments. A Much-Needed Collaboration Between Emergency Medicine Physicians And Geriatricians., Saket A. Saxena

Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine

No abstract provided.

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Prevention And Detection In Covid-19 Patients, Bethany Sloane Melega

Student Scholar Showcase

COVID-19 has impacts on patient health beyond the hospital. The trauma that patients, and families of patients, can experience during an admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) can last long after discharge from the ICU and the hospital in general. The psychological and physical impacts of ICU hospitalization can cause patients to experience Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). PICS is the culmination of symptoms that persist after a critical illness that involve all aspects of a patient’s physical and mental well-being and can significantly affect family life and increase recovery time. Due to the strict personal-protective equipment (PPE) usage …

Determinants Of Subjective Memory In First-Degree Relatives And Care Providers Of Individuals With Dementia, Cassidy Tiberi, Sophia Demerdjian

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

Subjective memory may help practitioners understand who pursues assessment and treatment for memory concerns. Two factors that are related to subjective memory are depressive affect and fear of dementia, and two groups of older adults who may be susceptible to these factors are first-degree relatives and care providers of patients with dementia. This study seeks to determine how depressive affect and fear of dementia influence the subjective memory of these two groups. Fifty-five adults ages 55 and older who were care providers and/or first-degree relatives of patients with dementia reported their perceptions of their own memory, feelings of depression, and …

Commonwealth Times 2022-04-06

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, April 6, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 158, Issue 27

Human Trafficking Among Utah Girls And Women, Lindsay B. Gezinski, Mckayla Caress, Marin Christensen, Susan R. Madsen

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

Human trafficking is a global problem that involves the exploitation of people for profit through the means of force, fraud, or coercion.¹ It takes a variety of forms, including forced labor, debt bondage, domestic servitude, and sexual exploitation.² Systemic inequalities, such as mass displacement, extreme poverty, and lack of access to education and job opportunities are examples of contributing factors that can fuel trafficking of vulnerable populations.³ While the scale of trafficking in persons is difficult to determine, estimates suggest that there were over 40 million victims worldwide in 2016.⁴ In fact, during the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Sources And Types Of Social Supports And Their Association With Mental Health Symptoms And Life Satisfaction Among Young Adults With A History Of Out-Of-Home Care, Rhiannon Evans, Colleen C. Katz, Anthony Fulginiti, Heather N. Taussig

Graduate School of Social Work: Faculty Scholarship

Young adults with a history of out-of-home care report poorer mental health and life satisfaction compared to non-care-experienced peers. Social support is a known protective factor for mental health. There is limited evidence, however, on the relationship between sources (e.g., family members) and types (e.g., information) of social support and mental health symptoms and life satisfaction in this population. Reporting cross-sectional survey data from 215 young adults aged 18–22 years with a history of out-of-home care, the current study conducted descriptive, bivariate, and linear regression analysis to examine the different sources and types of support young adults receive and their …

Evaluating Simulation-Based Tobacco Treatment Scenarios For Providers Delivering Treatment For People Living With Mental Illnesses, Chizimuzo T. C. Okoli, Janet Otachi, Sarret Seng, Bassema Abufarsakh, Lovoria B. Williams

Clinical and Translational Science Faculty Publications

Background: People living with mental illnesses (PMI) experience elevated tobacco use and related morbidity and mortality. Despite the availability of effective and safe tobacco treatments along with evidence that PMI are motivated and able to quit successfully, few Mental and behavioral healthcare providers (MHPs) engage PMI in such treatment. MHPs may lack the confidence or skills to engage their clients in tobacco treatment. Currently, there are limited training modalities to prepare MHPs in delivering tobacco treatment for PMI. However, animated scenario-based simulated encounters can bridge this gap to effectively provide tailored MHP training to enhance treatment delivery. Hence, the purpose …

Sources And Types Of Social Supports And Their Association With Mental Health Symptoms And Life Satisfaction Among Young Adults With A History Of Out-Of-Home Care, Rhiannon Evans, Colleen C. Katz, Anthony Fulginiti, Heather Taussig

Publications and Research

Young adults with a history of out-of-home care report poorer mental health and life satisfaction compared to non-care-experienced peers. Social support is a known protective factor for mental health. There is limited evidence, however, on the relationship between sources (e.g., family members) and types (e.g., information) of social support and mental health symptoms and life satisfaction in this population. Reporting cross-sectional survey data from 215 young adults aged 18–22 years with a history of out-of-home care, the current study conducted descriptive, bivariate, and linear regression analysis to examine the different sources and types of support young adults receive and their …

Proceedings Of The 78th Annual Meeting, Midwestern Association Of Graduate Schools

Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools

Table of Contents: 2022 MAGS Annual Meeting

Milwaukee, Wisconsin | April 6–8, 2022 Theme: Student-Centered Graduate Education: Emerging Pathways for Student Success

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Preconference: New Graduate Administrators Workshop Plenary I – News from CGS: A Focus on Master’s Education

• Empowering Graduate Students as Educators through a Teaching Learning Community
• Maslow’s Needs Hierarchy: A Tool for Designing a Student-Centered Graduate Education Campus
• Onboarding & Orientation: Creating an Environment & Expectations for Success & Well-Being
• Bridging the Gap: Holistic Graduate Student Support at Michigan Tech
• Ethics Training for PhD Students: Can Research Ethics Keep Pace with Research Itself?
• Structuring …