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Fact Sheet, Yale University Office Of Institutional Research

Fact Sheets

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Reactive Hypotheticals In Legal Education: Leveraging Ai To Create Interactive Fact Patterns, Sean Steward

Akron Law Faculty Publications

Good legal hypotheticals require carefully constructed scenarios designed to mimic the challenges and dilemmas that students will face in their future legal careers. Hypotheticals help students take abstract concepts such as negligence or res ipsa loquitor and ground them in the reality that these rules were meant to control. Yet, despite our best efforts, creating hypotheticals with a rich tapestry of facts, personalities, and complexities that characterize real-world legal practice remains challenging and time-consuming. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can solve this problem. By leveraging emerging AI technology, legal educators can create richer, more realistic hypotheticals that react to students and keep …

Duties Regarding Duties, Ronald J. Colombo

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Expert Malpractice, James R. Steiner-Dillon

Akron Law Faculty Publications

The provision of expert testimony in litigation has become a big business. The paradigmatic testifying expert is no longer the “amateur” expert who maintains a separate professional identity and testifies only once, or at most sporadically, in litigation to which their expertise is uniquely pertinent. Rather, they are a professional provider of litigation support services who spends a substantial part of their time, and derives a substantial part of their income from, consulting on pending or contemplated lawsuits. Legal rules concerning the provision of expert testimony continue to apply the former, obsolete paradigm of the testifying expert. This conflict of …

Navigating The "Green Shift": Should The Emerging Right To A Healthy Environment Be Balanced Against Indigenous Rights?, Alexa Sinha

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

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Ai And The Regulation Of Tax Return Preparers, Linda Galler, Jay A. Soled

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

Tax return preparers play a pivotal role for millions of taxpayers, and

their number ranges in the hundreds of thousands. Despite preparers'

importance in the tax return submission process and their numerical size,

they are largely unregulated. Because of this lack of oversight, a significant

number of tax returnp reparersp ut their ownfinanciali nterests and

those of their clients ahead of the government's financial interests.

In the past, there have been calls for increased regulatory

oversight to keep wayward practitioners' actions in check. Therefore,

a decade and a half ago, Congress, in conjunction with the Treasury

Department, mandated that every …

The Lived Experiences And Factors Contributing To The Success Of Recent Black Graduates Of A Podiatric Medical Education Program, Jennifer D. Smith

Interdisciplinary Leadership Dissertations

Previous research has highlighted the need for greater racial diversity within the healthcare workforce to address shifts in the U.S. population, changing patient needs, and continuing racial health disparities (Liaison Committee on Medical Education, 2009; Sullivan, 2004). Key to addressing this need is the examination of the prevalence, experiences, and needs of underrepresented students in medicine, with a particular focus on Black students in medicine. Research typically has focused on the experiences of Black students within other health professions programs, such as nursing (Ackerman-Barger et al., 2020; Salerno et al., 2017; L. B. Williams et al., 2018), pharmacy (Bush, 2020), …

Inheriting Shame: A Critical Analysis Of “The Eugenics Review”, Brygette R. Kunde

All Student Theses and Dissertations

The Eugenic Society was a group of self-proclaimed "Race-Improvers" who came together intending to better humanity by founding The Eugenics Society and producing, "The Eugenics Review,” a publication that circulated throughout the United States from 1909 until 1968. Eugenicists wrote on diverse topics surrounding race betterment by introducing scientific methods that were both inhumane and injustice based on their parochial, perceived notions that inequalities are ubiquitous. Categories like religion, race, class, nationality, gender, and many others have been the sources of stigmatization, discrimination, and conflict throughout the centuries in the United States. Assessing the development of the eugenics movement is …

Optimization Of An Immune Assay To Detect Binding Of Nod2 To Staphylococcus Aureus, Precious Mckenzie

All Student Theses and Dissertations

Staphylococcus aureus, a gram-positive, commensal bacterium, is the cause of a multitude of opportunistic diseases and infections. While S. aureus has evolved ways to escape innate immune responses in the host, the mechanisms are not fully understood. One area of active research involves mechanisms by which S. aureus avoids detection by Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs), such as Nuclear Oligomerization Domain 2 (NOD2), present on the surface of and inside innate immune cells. This study aimed to design and optimize an assay that can be utilized to investigate S. aureus components that contribute to the activation of NOD2 receptors. The …

Finding Harmony: The Lived Experiences Of African Americans Who Have Participated In Emotionally Focused Therapy, Jennifer R. Young

All Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of African Americans who have participated in emotionally focused therapy (EFT) within the past 2 years. Despite EFT's recognized effectiveness in fostering secure attachments and emotional expressiveness among distressed couples, there is a significant gap in research concerning its application within the African American community. This study addressed this gap by examining the personal narratives of six African American individuals, focusing on how EFT influenced their emotional expression and interpersonal relationships. The research identified four prominent themes: Transformation and Growth, Initial Apprehension and Fear, Cultural Sensitivity and Therapeutic Alliance, and Normalization and …

An Exploration Of The Lived Experiences Of Counselors Who Integrate Spirituality And Religion Into Therapy With African American Clients: A Phenomenological Study, Curissa Sutherland-Smith

All Student Theses and Dissertations

Spirituality is important when it comes to a client's identity, mental health functioning, treatment planning, recovery, and prevention work. However, in the United States, there tends to be a separation between the sacred and the secular. Integrating spirituality within the therapeutic setting is among counselor education and professional practices' most challenging and misunderstood areas (Stebnicki, 2017). A phenomenological qualitative design was used to collect data from participants. The study allowed licensed clinical professional counselors to discuss their experiences related to how they incorporate spirituality into their counseling sessions and how their perception and experience with the Black/African American community impacted …

Violence & Volition: Choice, Acceptance, And Identity In Selected Works By Flannery O'Connor, Kurt Vonnegut, And Cormac Mccarthy, Lisa Farrell

All Student Theses and Dissertations

Violence is ubiquitous in American Fiction, especially in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. In “A Good Man is Hard to Find”, “Good Country People”, and “The Displaced Person” Flannery O’Connor highlights the choices people make within that violence can directly affect the results of that violence. Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five, through the character of Billy Pilgrim, extends choices around violence even further, suggesting that inaction is sometimes the best plan. Cormac McCarthy’s No Country for Old Men highlights how a combination of action and inaction, depending on the situation, can help or hurt someone when violence surrounds them.

Transition To Civilian Life: Exploring That Of The Fewer, The Prouder, And Female Marine, Glenisha Foreman

All Student Theses and Dissertations

Female Marine veterans are a group that intersects two at-risk populations, Marines and female veterans, and the potential struggles associated with them. Marine veterans have among the highest rates of suicide after transition, as well as one of the highest military sexual trauma (MST) rates. Studies indicate that women veterans are at risk for intimate partner violence (IPV), housing instability, and PTSD. Additionally, various social factors impact female veterans, such as a lack of familial support. There are many studies on the overall transitional experiences of the military and even some that evaluate experiences of female service members, but information …

Undocumented Immigrant Intervention Training For Counselors: A Quasi-Experimental Study On The Msjcc And Ethnic Tolerance, Pamela Fullerton

All Student Theses and Dissertations

The number of immigrants coming to the United States has tripled since the 1970s (Budiman, 2020). Due to various global and international factors, the numbers of immigrants arriving to the United States continues to increase yearly (Ward and Batalova, 2023). Of the 45+ million immigrants currently in the United States, more than 11 million are undocumented (Budiman, 2020; Chhabra et al., 2023). Research has found that being an undocumented immigrant in the United States comes with many additional challenges and limitations including financial, health, educational, and legal barriers (Allweiss & Hilado, 2018; Capps et al., 2013; Chhabra et al., 2023; …

Protective Factors Among Native Born And Immigrant Undergraduate And Graduate Students Enrolled In American Colleges: Predictive Validity Of Acculturation, Family Involvement, Academic Persistence, Grit, And Sense Of Belonging, Agnieszka Tulowiecka

All Student Theses and Dissertations

Achieving higher education goals and becoming acculturated to the social and economic values of the U.S. is critical for the success of immigrants. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, immigrants are estimated to account for 93% of the nation's workforce population growth over the next three decades (Pew, 2013). However, much of the existing empirical work on postsecondary outcomes among immigrant youth mainly focuses on the challenges and deficits faced by this group, as well as differences between racial/ethnic categories. This This emphasis might potentially mask within-group differences (e.g., ethnic/regional variations) that arise from unique pre- and …

Intouch Week Of January 1, 2024, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Looks Back at 2023
• Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness Kickstarts the Wellness Ambassador Program
• NYMC Transforms Workout Experience with Upgrades to Asprinio Fitness Center
• Dr. Daohong Lin Awarded $2,050,000 NIH Grant
• WISE to Empower Women in Science Entrepreneurship
• Notable Speakers Slated to Address the Class of 2024

Report: Evaluation Of Seal!Nd: School Year 2022-2023, Shawnda Schroeder, Jordan Jaeger

Indigenous Health Faculty Publications

The North Dakota school-based sealant program (SEAL!ND) prioritizes providing preventive oral health care to underserved students by targeting schools with 45% or greater of their students enrolled in the free and reduced fee school lunch program (these are considered qualifying schools). Although schools with a larger proportion of youth who are from lower-income households are prioritized by federal funding, additional schools participate and receive care from local dental providers (these are referred to as non-qualifying). During the 2022-23 school year, 58 schools participated in SEAL!ND; 40 qualifying schools (Q) and 18 non-qualifying (NQ); 55 of the 58 schools had two …

More Than Just Numbers: Fostering Connectivity With Patients For Improved Outcomes, Marsha Mackenzie, Katie Hamilton

2024

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Evidence For Large-Scale Climate Forcing Of Dense Shelf Water Variability In The Ross Sea, Zhaoru Zhang, Chuan Xie, Pasquale Castagno, Matthew H. England, Xiaoqiao Wang, Michael S. Dinniman, Alessandro Silvano, Chuning Wang, Lei Zhou, Xichen Li, Meng Zhou, Giorgio Budillon

CCPO Publications

Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW), which supplies the lower limb of the thermohaline circulation, originates from dense shelf water (DSW) forming in Antarctic polynyas. Here, combining a long mooring record of DSW measurements with numerical simulations and satellite data, we show that significant correlation exists between interannual variability of DSW production in the Ross Sea polynyas, where DSW contributes between 20-40% of the global AABW production, and the Southern Annular Mode (SAM). The correlation is largest when the Amundsen Sea Low (ASL) is weakened and shifted east of the Ross Sea. During positive SAM phases, enhanced offshore winds and lower air …

Building A Coordinated Framework For Research And Monitoring In Large-Scale International Marine Protected Areas: The Ross Sea Region As A Model System, Cassandra Brooks, Sharon Stammerjohn, Grant Ballard, Alice K. Duvivier, Eileen Hofmann, Michelle Larue, Cara Nissen, Alexander J. Orona, B. Jack Pan, Annie E. Schmidt, Nathan Walker, George M. Watters, John Weller

CCPO Publications

To fulfill their conservation potential and provide safeguards for biodiversity, marine protected areas (MPAs) need coordinated research and monitoring for informed management through effective evaluation of ecosystem dynamics. However, coordination is challenging, often due to knowledge gaps caused by inadequate access to data and resources, compounded by insufficient communication between scientists and managers. We propose to use the world's largest MPA in the Ross Sea, Antarctica as a model system to create a comprehensive framework for an interdisciplinary network supporting research and monitoring that could be implemented in other remote large-scale international MPAs. Our proposed framework has three key components: …

Student-Teacher Relationships: Impact On Students In An Online Credit Recovery Program, Cheryl Marie Wright

Doctor of Education Dissertations

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of student-teacher relationships in an online credit recovery program to provide information that will benefit student achievement at the classroom level. The nature of online learning does not promote the engaging interaction that the traditional face-to-face classroom embraces. Online credit recovery is specialized for students who have failed one or more high school courses. Some students who fail a course may lose confidence in their learning abilities, which could cause negative emotional and social consequences. This study was significant because it showed how important teacher relationships are for online credit recovery students’ academic …

A Mixed Methods Study Of Efficacy And Digital Learning Competencies For School Administrators In A Rural North Carolina District, Stephanie B. Harrell

Doctor of Education Dissertations

The purpose of this mixed methods research study was to determine the efficacy of digital learning competencies for school administrators in a rural eastern North Carolina district. The study had four research questions that were answered through a survey and a focus group. The survey had 44 quantitative items that participants chose from a 4-point Likert scale and two open-ended questions. A total of 20 administrators from District A completed the survey. A focus group with four participants was conducted following the closing of the survey to gain a better understanding of the results from the survey. Previous research in …

A Case Study To Determine The Literacy Needs Within Remediation Practices For Students In Grades 1-3, Miranda M. Gillis

Doctor of Education Dissertations

In order to effectively teach reading, it is not enough for a teacher to possess knowledge and skills alone. It is equally important to use evidence-based instructional approaches and interventions, especially when working with at-risk or struggling students. Without appropriate instructional materials and contexts, even the most competent teacher may fail to teach essential literacy skills, such as phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and writing processes. As the importance of teacher quality gains attention at the state and federal levels, lesson structure and allocation of lesson time for literacy-related activities have become a focus. The emergence of structured literacy underscores …

Accessibility For All: An Interdisciplinary Team's Perception Of Multisensory Community Experiences For Students With Severe Disabilities, Karrissa Ebert

Doctor of Education Dissertations

This phenomenological study sought to understand how members of a special education team account for and navigate successes and barriers faced during the planning and implementation of community experiences for students with severe disabilities. The needs and abilities of this population are vast and often difficult to accurately define, and there remain many gaps within the research. Individual interviews of six special education team members from varied professional backgrounds yielded thick, rich narratives about the successes and barriers faced while planning and implementing community experiences for their students. The dominant theme that emerged was that successful community learning experiences had …

Impact Of Administrative Support On Staff Mental Health, Crystal L. Capps

Doctor of Education Dissertations

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the impact of administrative support on staff mental health. Research questions were created for this research study and were investigated throughout its design and implementation. This research study involved participation from three district-approved schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school in eastern North Carolina. Two surveys were designed, one for educators and one for administrators. Once the research was completed, the data were analyzed for key themes regarding how mental health affects educators in the classroom. Themes were identified to determine the impact of administrative support on staff …

The Impact Of The Science Of Reading Required Training On The Reading Proficiency Levels Of Third-Grade African American Male Students, Tonya Campbell

Doctor of Education Dissertations

Proficiency in reading is an essential skill for achieving success in the modern era, and African American students have struggled with reading due to insufficient support during literacy instruction. Through the implementation of the Science of Reading™ course, this research aimed to examine the effect of the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS™) curriculum on the success of African American third-grade males based on the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready (SC READY™) summative assessments and Northwest Academic Evaluation Measures of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP™) data. This study followed the year before LETRS™ was introduced (2019), the 2 …

New Principal Perceptions Of Assistant Principal Leadership Experiences That Prepare Assistant Principals For The Principalship, Ralph E. Chew

Doctor of Education Dissertations

Due to several factors, including salary and increased demands, there is a shortage of qualified leaders to assume the principal role. Although there is a shortage, there is also a bench of credentialed leaders in assistant principals. The problem is identifying how school districts and principals build the capacity of and prepare their assistant principals for the principal role. This study explored how novice principals perceived how their experiences as assistant principals prepared them for the principalship and the perceived role of current principals in preparing their assistant principals for the principalship. An explanatory mixed methods approach was utilized. Novice …

Understanding Preservice Teacher Self-Efficacy Toward Science And Science Instruction After Completing An Online Science Methods Course: A Case Study, Bradley T. Rhew

Doctor of Education Dissertations

Preservice educators are required to enroll in multiple methods courses to prepare them to effectively teach content to students. With the increase of online teacher preparation programs, methods courses are also being offered virtually. This study sought to investigate the overall attitudes, beliefs, and preparedness of candidates after completing an online science methods course. A mixed methods study was conducted to gain insight into these topics. The case study was conducted at a small, southern, private university to better understand the self-efficacy of undergraduate elementary education candidates who completed an online methods course. The study also investigated the instructor’s perceptions …

A Qualitative Case Study Of The Influence Of Cognitive Coaching On Elementary International Teachers In A Southeastern School District, Dawn L. Scott

Doctor of Education Dissertations

This dissertation presents a qualitative case study investigating the influence of cognitive coaching on elementary international teachers within a southeastern school district. Guided by four research questions, the study delved into the experiences and perceptions of international teachers participating in cognitive coaching sessions, aiming to elucidate the influence of this professional development approach on instructional practices, classroom management, communication/language barriers, and the delivery of instruction. Through in-depth semi-structured interviews, data were collected and analyzed to address the research questions. Findings revealed that cognitive coaching strategies play a pivotal role in enhancing instructional practices, fostering effective classroom management techniques, overcoming communication/language …

The Principal's Role In Creating A Culturally Responsive Learning Environment, Freda J. Allen

Doctor of Education Dissertations

Many educators believe the implementation of culturally responsive strategies may help to increase the engagement and academic success of students of color. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not culturally responsive leadership (CRL) strategies were consistently being implemented in schools with large percentages of minority students. The research for this study was based on the CRL Framework developed by The Leadership Academy in 2022. This mixed methods study explored the practices of current school administrators and compared them to the perceptions of staff members. Staff members from three high schools completed a 23-question survey with a …