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Music For The Holidays: December 7, 2024, M. Christopher Shepard, John Koch, Julia Stowell

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts

December 7, 2024

Saturday Afternoon

3:00 p.m.

Music For The Holidays: December 7, 2024, M. Christopher Shepard, John Koch, Pete Martin

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts

December 7, 2024

Saturday Evening

7:00 p.m.

Holiday Concert

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Featuring KSU Choirs, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble I, and Wind Ensemble.

Integrating Corpus Linguistics In Vietnamese English Education: A Qualitative Inquiry Into Scholarly Perspectives And Practices, Thi Thuy Tran, Trut Thuy Pham, Thanh Thao Le

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objective: Our qualitative study investigated the integration of corpus linguistics in English education research among Vietnamese scholars, focusing on the experiences and perceptions across different career stages.

Methods: Employing semi-structured interviews, we engaged nine linguistics scholars, including novices as well as those at mid-career and near-end career stages, from two prominent Vietnamese institutions.

Results: Thematic analysis revealed three key themes: (1) challenges in incorporating corpus linguistics into teaching practices, (2) perceived benefits in enhancing language proficiency, and (3) the importance of institutional support for corpus linguistics research. The findings indicated that despite recognizing the pedagogical benefits of corpus linguistics, scholars …

Holiday Chaos To Corporate Crisis: A Lesson From Christmas Vacation In Executive Protection, Rachael A. Zerr

Publications and Research

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) may be best known for its holiday humor, but it also inadvertently highlights critical issues in corporate security and executive protection. Through the kidnapping of Clark Griswold's boss, Frank Shirley, the film illustrates the vulnerabilities faced by high-net-worth individuals and executives. This paper draws parallels between the fictional events of the film and real-world cases of executive kidnapping and violence, emphasizing the need for robust security measures. It discusses modern executive protection strategies, including risk assessments, real-time monitoring, and cybersecurity, and highlights the role of technology in mitigating threats. Ultimately, this paper argues that as …

Eugenics Not Eradication: How People With Disabilities Have Lost The Right To Life, Ava M. Standish

Liberty University Journal of Statesmanship & Public Policy

Disability-selective abortion stems from a philosophy of eugenics, not a hope of eradication. Disabilities cannot be eradicated because they are not diseases. Eugenics seeks to purify society from those who are considered “inferior” and to encourage the rate of births considered “superior.” Eugenics continues today through selective abortion of children with disabilities. These children deserve the right to life guaranteed by natural rights, human rights, and the laws of the United States. Children with disabilities, particularly Down Syndrome, have lost this right to life in the United States and abroad. In the United States, 67% of children with Down Syndrome …

Integrating Diverse Perspectives In Graduate Statistics Education Through Academic And Library Faculty Collaboration, Christina Jones, Ethan Fridmanski, Julie A. Lorah

Journal of Graduate Librarianship

Graduate-level statistics education is often narrowly focused on the mathematical aspect of modeling. While this aspect is important, this focus results in a gap in the student’s understanding regarding the context of the development and use of statistical models. This article provides a description and initial evaluation of a program designed to address this gap. Specifically, the authors collaborated to create a reading list related to the topic of social justice in statistics and integrated the resources on this list into a graduate-level statistics class on the topic of multilevel modeling. The article describes this integration, preliminary evaluation, and future …

Creating A Road Map For Librarians To Teach Statistical Literacy, Giovanna Badia

Journal of Graduate Librarianship

This article offers a case study of the development of a workshop on reading regression results. It also provides a practical overview of how librarians, guided by their own experiences working with data, can teach others how to read descriptive statistics and regression results. The broader aim of the article is to help librarians move toward teaching a workshop on any statistical literacy topic or expand their teaching activities in this area. It includes tips for preparing to develop a statistical literacy workshop, as well as a bibliography of learning and teaching resources on statistical analysis.

Professional Reflection: Letting My Life Speak, Erica Spencer

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Vocational Discernment is most closely con- nected to being called to serve the church in the priesthood. At Seattle University, vocational dis- cernment is the process used to help students ex- plore how their natural talents, knowledge, and interests are all connected to their place in the world—their calling. After reading Parker Palmer’s Let Your Life Speak, I reflected on my journey that informed my decision to enroll in Seattle University’s Student Development Ad- ministration program as well as my calling to serve where I am needed within Student Affairs.

End The Debate Now: Accreditation For International Student Recruiting Agencies, Lisa Jacobson

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

An increasingly contentious issue in international education for American institutions of higher education is the practice of paying agencies to recruit international students. Many fear that the monetary incentive for these recruiting agencies fosters widespread unethical practices and jeop- ardizes any focus on the students’ best interests. The author of this article proposes that the U.S. should introduce an accreditation system for re- cruiting agencies modeled after the system for accrediting institutions of higher education. The author concludes that this accreditation system would promote the best interests of international students and also benefit U.S. colleges by main- taining the use …

Living-Learning Communities In Modern Day Higher Education: Creating Seamless Learning Environments In Colorado And California, Emily Fogg, Sheryl Rosenberg

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This essay uses Blimling and Whitt’s (1999) Principles of Good Practice to identify living- learning communities (LLCs) as a current best practice in student affairs. The authors draw examples from four institutions in Colorado and California, including the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado College, the University of California Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara Univer- sity. Research is used to highlight the benefits of living-learning communities. The essay concludes by summarizing common themes among living- learning communities, as well as differences and trends within these institutions. Through the analysis of these LLC models, practitioners in the field can use them …

The Forgotten Identity: How Institutions Of Higher Education Can Support Students In Faith Identity Development, Christina Shapland

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This study considers the role student affairs prac- titioners play in the faith identity development of students. The literature review found that interfaith dialogue between students, religious pluralism education, and effective programming as successful means in creating religiously toler- ant environments. Interviews with two members of campus ministry offices and two student affairs practitioners at private institutions in the Pacific Northwest indicated that student affairs practitioners need more education on basic religious traditions and how to engage students in conversations regarding faith and spirituality. Student affairs practitioners are often hesitant to engage in conversations due to perceptions of legality, unease …

Disability Support: Developing A Model Of Empowerment, Brandon Lueken, Kelli Muilenburg, James Spaan

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper seeks to identify current best practices in supporting students with disabilities at West Coast public institutions of higher education. The authors identify three exemplary models of best practice at a variety of institutions. The first examines disability identity development at the University of California, Berkeley, the second a recreational sports facility at Portland State Uni- versity, the third a clearinghouse model of adap- tive equipment for a group of Washington com- munity colleges. Using these three cases, a holistic model of best practices that supports students with disabilities is put forth for implementation at other institutions.

My Enduring Purpose: A Personal Reflection Of My Professional Journey In Student Affairs, Marta Palmquist-Cady

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The field of student affairs work has struggled throughout its history to clearly define its central mission and role in higher education but because of the education I received through the SDA pro- gram at Seattle University, I have not struggled to define my purpose. The author of this article examines how the values of the Seattle University SDA program shaped her work and offered en- during purpose.

Magis Volume 6 Entire Volume, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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A Summer Class Exploring Computer Science With Educators Of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Students, Meghan L. Mcsherry, Becca A. Leininger, Maria L. Johnson, Annmarie P. Thomas, Susan Outlaw, Douglas C. Orzolek

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

The purpose of this research project was to design, deliver, and informally assess the content and methodology of an introductory course focused on the block-based coding language, Scratch, for educators of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students (N=20). Prior work by The Playful Learning Lab examined various STEM resources and their effect on student perception of STEM topics and content retention when utilized for Deaf and Hard of Hearing K-12 students. Previous research has shown that computer science and programming resources and curricula available today are not fully accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing K-12 students. Educators and teachers …

St. John Ruffin Membership 2024, St. John United Methodist Church, Ruffin

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St. John Ruffin Charge Conference Records 2013-23, St. John United Methodist Church, Ruffin

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St. John Ruffin Property Records, St. John United Methodist Church, Ruffin

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

History Of St. John's United Methodist Church, Aiken, St. John's United Methodist Church, Aiken

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St. John's Batesburg Church Council Minutes 2019-22, St. John's United Methodist Church, Batesburg

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St. John's Batesburg 2024 Membership Roster, St. John's United Methodist Church, Batesburg

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St. John's Batesburg Property Records.Pdf, St. John's United Methodist Church, Batesburg

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St. John's Aiken Church Council Minutes 2006-2024, St. John's United Methodist Church, Aiken

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St. John's Batesburg Membership Register.Pdf, St. John's United Methodist Church, Batesburg

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St. Luke Celebrates Its First 50 Years, St. Luke United Methodist Church, Hartsville

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St. Luke Hartsville Church Council Minutes 1980-89, St. Luke United Methodist Church, Hartsville

Methodist Local Church Records

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St. Luke Hartsville Church Council Minutes 1970-79, St. Luke United Methodist Church, Hartsville

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St. Luke Hartsville Property Records, St. Luke United Methodist Church, Hartsville

Methodist Local Church Records

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St. Luke Hartsville Church Council Minutes 1957-69, St. Luke United Methodist Church, Hartsville

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.