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An Exploration Of The Lived Experience Of Novice Adjunct Nursing Faculty As They Transition From Clinical Expert To Novice Educator, Angelique Tolentino-Martin

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This transcendental phenomenological study aimed to describe and understand the lived experiences of novice adjunct nursing faculty teaching in the United States in undergraduate nursing programs as they transition from clinical practice to academia. The theories that guided this study are Meleis’ transition theory and Schoening’s nurse educator transition model which provide a framework for the transition experiences for novice adjunct nursing faculty. The central research question is: What are the lived experiences of novice undergraduate adjunct nursing faculty transitioning from clinical expert to novice nurse faculty? Purposive sampling and snowball sampling were used to recruit participants who were novice …

The Predictive Relationship Between Student Food-Insecurity And Basic Psychological Needs Within College Students, Andrew Joel Tlucek

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In recent years, researchers have determined food insecurity affects a college student’s grade point average (GPA), mental health, campus status, and social life. While each of these findings is valuable for post-secondary faculty and their decision-making, none can determine whether a student’s basic psychological needs are affected by their food insecurity (FI), which is paramount in a student’s success inside and outside of the classroom. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a predictive relationship between the severity of a student’s food insecurity and their basic psychological needs satisfaction. To accomplish the study, one hundred …

Gpr-108 Revolutionizing Reflective Learning In Higher Education: An Llm-Based Analytical Approach, Bharath Y Yadla, Mourya Teja Kunuku

C-Day Computing Showcase

This project introduces a novel LLM-based system to automate The analysis of student reflections, enhancing reflective learning in higher education. Leveraging advanced ML and NLP technologies, the system provides personalized, in-depth feedback by identifying learning outcomes and challenges. Employing the OpenAI API and LangChain framework, it offers a nuanced understanding of student learning trajectories. The methodology involves collecting data via the Minute Paper technique, enabling targeted instructional adjustments. Preliminary results indicate a significant improvement in analyzing and addressing students' educational needs.

Celebrating Faculty Scholarship 2024, Smith College Libraries

Celebrating Faculty Scholarship: Bibliographies

Scroll down to view the bibliography of selected scholarly and creative work produced by Smith College faculty and submitted by faculty for the 2024 celebration which took place in the Neilson Library Skyline Reading Room, Smith College on April 25, 2024.

Exploring How Pentecostals Preach About Depression, Robert D. Mcbain

Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling

A qualitative analysis was completed on twelve sermons into how Pentecostal preachers talk about depression from the pulpit using the Assemblies of God (AG) as a purposive sample. Findings illustrate that preachers talked about faulty thinking as the source of depression and interpreted depression as a transformative journey occurring within the context of a God encounter where the believer fixed their faulty thinking. While the way the preachers interpreted depression is not without critique, the article suggests that preaching about depression as a journey of encounter may help listeners frame their depression experiences within a narrative framework that helps them …

The Role Of Spirituality In The Lives Of Counselors: Reframing The Focus, Greg A. Meyer

Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling

The term spirituality is often hard to hear without prior, preconceived ideas and bias attached to it, and is often used interchangeably with other words, depending on one’s past and culture. The field of counselor education and supervision has also used the term in ambiguous ways, which has led to apprehension and a lack of clarity with which the term is taught and understood. This paper explains the historical focus of spirituality within the counselor education field, then redefines the focus towards the lives of counselors, but more specifically the lives of counseling students and the impact counselor educators might …

The Family History Of Cadence Lee-Ann Gaines, Cadence Gaines

Your Family in History: HIST 550/700

Cadence Lee-Ann Gaines authored this family history as part of the course requirements for HIST 550/700 Your Family in History offered online in Spring 2024 and was submitted to the Pittsburg State University Digital Commons. Please contact the author directly with any questions or comments: [email protected]

Creative Expression And Documentation: The Who, How, And Why Of Journaling, Cylia Srmek

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

Processes of utilizing methods of creative expression and individuals’ documentations has been studied as a way to promote individual voice and identity, particularly in the contexts of educational and healthcare settings, as well as online spaces. However, studies on interventions of crafting one’s story and understanding the experiences of others have implied that these settings have often failed those that they serve by presenting limited ideas on what expression can look like. Through a series of ten qualitative interviews and a collection of personal journal entries from Valparaiso University students, this project furthers the notion that having the tools to …

Unveiling The Silence: Examining Mental Health Treatment In Japanese American Incarceration Camps And Its Legacy On Subsequent Generations, Katie Masano Hill

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

The Japanese American incarceration during World War II under Executive Order 9066 signed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt remains a poignant chapter in American history. Unknown and not appropriately understood for so long, this research paper delves into the psychological repercussions of this dark period, exploring the mental health treatment within the camps and the enduring legacy on subsequent generations. Drawing from primary archival records, medical documents, oral histories, statistical analyses, and personal accounts, this research hopes to shed light on the emotional distress, institutionalizations, suicides, and the silent yet profound psychological scars left by this traumatic experience in order …

The Black Maternal Mortality Rate: Furthering The Discussion On The Deadly Symptomatic Reflections Of Structural Racism On Black Mothers And Analyzing State-Level Policies' Effectiveness In Lowering The Black Maternal Mortality Rate, Allison Howard

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

In the US, Black women are more likely to die during pregnancy when compared to their White counterparts. Black Maternal Mortality is not only a vast issue nationwide but a challenging one to solve. Previous research has identified structural racism as a primary factor in the Black Maternal Mortality Rate. This form of racism in the preconception, prenatal, and postpartum periods can turn into deadly symptoms that are problematic to the mother's health. Most existing research has developed from this root cause and turned to national-level policies as key to rectifying this problem. However, there has been little focus on …

Professionals, Not Laborers: Historical Contingencies Impacting Faculty Prestige And Unionization, Camden M. Webb

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Some higher education faculty believe that unionization is beneath their status, despite lacking ownership of the means of production. While higher education experienced increasing importance in the United States during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, faculty unionization saw periods of both growth and decline. From a macro-level framework in social structures of accumulation (SSA) theory, with additions from Marx, the Ehrenreichs, Bourdieu, and Simmel, my research develops a theory to explain the impact of changing social structures on status reproduction and faculty unionization. SSA theory explores the historical contingencies that impact relationships between institutions and capital accumulation. Marx’s class relationships, …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session ,April 25, 2024, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Remarks by the President
• Updates by the Faculty Senate President
• Updates by the Western Student Association President
• Presentation: Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact
• Public Comments Regarding Action Items

“There’S A Term For That?”: Moral Injury In K-5 Teachers, Grace Ahn

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine how changes in the nature of teacher work due to factors such as high-stakes accountability systems and teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to teachers’ experiences of moral injury. Understanding moral injury is important because it is an issue for teachers who remain in the profession and for those who decide to leave. Moral injury has been examined in the context of American Public Education and scholars have contributed to the growing body of moral injury in teachers. However, a review of the literature reveals the need for more empirical data to …

Focus, 2024, Winter, Andrews University

Focus

FOCUS (ISSN 1077-9345) is published quarterly, free of charge, for alumni and friends of Andrews University, an institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The Perceived Impact Of An "Awareness Toolkit" On Alzheimer Caregivers' Preparedness, Burden, And Posttraumatic Growth, Ann Rivers

Social Work Doctoral Dissertations

Over 7 million Americans age 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s in the United States, and more than 11 million caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias provided an estimated 18 billion hours of unpaid care valued at $340 billion (Alzheimer’s Association, 2023). This study implemented a new intervention called an "Awareness Toolkit" for Alzheimer's caregivers comprised of Alzheimer’s disease-related education, community resources, and support tailored to the county where care was provided, including caregiver self-care and coping tips. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of an Awareness Toolkit intervention and examine its influence …

The Application Of Antimicrobial Stewardship Knowledge To Nursing Practice: A National Survey Of United Kingdom Pre‐Registration Nursing Students, Molly Courtenay, Clare Hawker, Rose Gallagher, Enrique Castro‐Sanchez, Dinah J. Gould, Faten Al Salti, Jennifer Bate, Daniel Cooper, Rebecca Cooper, Rebecca Craig, Rebecca Dickinson, Debbie Fallon, Sharon Mcleod, Kate Morrow, Valerie Ness, Andrew Nichols, Sarah O'Reilly, Sarah Partington, J. Claire Sevenoaks, Matthew Sunter, Jane Turner, Liz W. Underhill, Sarah L. Weaver

School of Nursing and Midwifery

AimTo assess student nurses understanding and skills in the application of antimicrobial stewardship knowledge to practice.DesignQuantitative.MethodsCross-sectional survey.ResultsFive hundred and twenty three student nurses responded across 23 UK universities. Although students felt prepared in competencies in infection prevention and control, patient-centred care and interprofessional collaborative practice, they felt less prepared in competencies in which microbiological knowledge, prescribing and its effect on antimicrobial stewardship is required. Problem-based learning, activities in the clinical setting and face-to-face teaching were identified as the preferred modes of education delivery. Those who had shared antimicrobial stewardship teaching with students from other professions reported the benefits to include …

An Analysis Of Students' Technology Use, Socioemotional Well-Being, And Mental Health During Covid-19, Grace S. Oswald

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

No abstract provided.

Changing The University, The Church And The World Through Risk Prevention And Health Promotion, Duane C. Mcbride

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Montana Kaimin, April 25, 2024, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

2024 Acssc Program, Acssc Planning Commitee

Annual Celebration for Student Scholarship and Creativity

No abstract provided.

Law Enforcement Technology 4-16-24, Angela Brock

Program Review Committee

No abstract provided.

Charismatic Leadership And Vulnerability: A Comprehensive Study Of Cult Dynamics, Danielle Santana Denrich

Psychology Presentations

The term "cult" has various definitions in academic discourse, including religious or quasi-religious groups and small, ideologically aligned communities. This paper explores the complexity of the term, its alternative labels, and the influence of media portrayal on public perception. It examines cult leaders' attributes, focusing on the "dark triad" personality traits—narcissism, machiavellianism, and psychopathy—and their manifestation in charismatic leaders. The functionality of cults is scrutinized, highlighting their appeal as a familial structure and promises of intellectual, spiritual, and political power. However, the darker side of cult functionality involves manipulative recruitment tactics and thought-stopping techniques. Additionally, the paper examines susceptibility to …

Helping Yourself To Help Others: Understanding The Impact Of Empathy On Providers In The Healthcare System, Eva Fabino '24

Social Work Student Scholarship

Eva Fabino ’24, Social Work and Psychology major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kathleen Kranz, Social Work

The Correlations Between Exercise And Stress, Mary Lee '25

Social Work Student Scholarship

Mary Lee ’25, Social Work major
Alexandra Lynch ’26, Social Work major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Robert Hasson, Social Work

Phone Usage And Friendship Quality, Sophie Colby '26, Yinairy Montes De Oca Hernandez '25, Mia Cirelli '25

Social Work Student Scholarship

Sophie Colby ’26, Social Work major
Yinairy Montes De Oca Hernandez ’25, Social Work major
Mia Cirelli ’25, Social Work major, Sociology minor
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Robert Hasson, Social Work

Religious Identity And Perceived Inclusion For The Lgbtqia+ Community At Providence College, Emily Wishart '25, Emma Cody '26

Social Work Student Scholarship

Emily Wishart ’25, Social Work major, Women and Gender Studies minor
Emma Cody ’26, Elementary/Special Education major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Robert Hasson, Social Work

Gender Inequities In The Social Work Profession, Luisa J. Smock '24

Social Work Student Scholarship

Luisa Smock ’24, American Studies and Social Work major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Katherine Kranz, Social Work

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: An Emerging Best Practice For Trauma Care?, Amelie Neubert '24

Social Work Student Scholarship

Amelie Neubert ’24, Social Work major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Katherine Kranz, Social Work

Sex Sells: An Argument For The Decriminalization Of Sex Work In The United States, Lucia Cataldo '24

Social Work Student Scholarship

Lucia Cataldo ’24, Social Work major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Katherine Kranz, Social Work

Financial Exclusion, Gender, And The Lure Of Boko Haram (Chapter From Gender-Responsive Budgeting In Africa: Access And Future Measures), Vesna Markovic, Sven Botha

Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies Department Faculty Books/Book Chapters

There is a large disparity in financial inclusiveness for those people living in northern Nigeria in contrast to those living in southern Nigeria. According to a 2019 report by the Central Bank of Nigeria and Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA), Nigeria has more people living in extreme poverty than any other country in the world. Access to education and lower levels of income all contribute to the lack of financial inclusion for both men and women in the North, but particularly for women. These gender barriers have acted as an enabler for the recruitment of women into the Boko …