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Interfacing With Robots Without The Use Of Touch Or Speech, Addison Clark, Ahmad Ishfaq

Association of Computing Machinery Open Access Agreement Publications-Archive

As the field of robotics develops, so do the methods of interfacing with and controlling those robots. Many modern robots can be communicated with using commands that require neither speech nor touch. The two main motivations behind this trend are the assistance of people with disabilities and the desire for more natural Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). In allowing nonverbal communication with robots, accessibility of the systems increases to allow more people to interact with and benefit from robotics systems. Additionally, nonverbal communication provides more natural communication, which can lead to many benefits in HRI. This paper provides an overview of existing …

Z-Fuzzer: Device-Agnostic Fuzzing Of Zigbee Protocol Implementation, Mengfei Ren, Xiaolei Ren, Huadong Feng, Jiang Ming, Yu Lei

Association of Computing Machinery Open Access Agreement Publications-Archive

With the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Zigbee is widely adopted as a resource-efficient wireless protocol. Recently, severe vulnerabilities in Zigbee protocol implementations have compromised IoT devices from different manufacturers. It becomes imperative to perform security testing on Zigbee protocol implementations. However, it is not a trivial task to apply the existing vulnerability detection techniques such as fuzzing to Zigbee protocol implementations. In particular, it remains a significant obstacle to deal with low-level hardware events. Many existing protocol fuzzing tools lack a proper execution environment for the Zigbee protocol, which communicates via a radio channel instead of …

Raj Soin College Of Business Newsletter - July 2021, Raj Soin College Of Business, Wright State University

Raj Soin College of Business Newsletter

A five page newsletter created by the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University. This newsletter includes a upcoming events, message from the dean, and more.

Perspectives, Summer/Fall 2021, Volume 9, Number 2, Nova Southeastern University

Perspectives

No abstract provided.

Empowering Pandemic Narratives: Transitioning From In-Person To Virtual Blog Training, Alexandra Pirkle, Krystal Schenk

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

When UTA Libraries launched its new website in January 2020, one of the goals for Marketing and Communications was to provide comprehensive and accessible blog training to Libraries staff. What began as pre-scheduled, in-person training sessions in computer labs quickly transitioned to more fluid, virtual offerings as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the United States and staff began to work from home. This presentation will describe the original development of our blog training, including documentation, branding, and overall curricular structure, and how we translated that to the more nebulous Microsoft Teams-based sessions we continue to offer to staff today. We will …

Sharksrx Newsletter Summer 2021, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.

Responding To The Call: Building A Training Program To Diversify The Academy In Alzheimer's Disease Research, Lucy Annang Ingram Phd, Mph, Marvella E. Ford, Christiana L. Johnson, Brianna Ashford-Carroll, Quentun Mccollum, Daniela B. Friedman Ph.D., Sue Ellen Levkoff

Faculty and Staff Publications

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are at the forefront of the United States (US) public health agenda due to their tremendous human and financial burden. Further, disproportionately high ADRD rates among racial/ethnic minorities require incorporating the unique perspectives of racially and ethnically diverse scientists, which will necessitate diversifying the scientific workforce that investigates disparities in aging. The purpose of this paper is to describe the training and mentorship initiatives of the National Institute on Aging (NIA)-funded Carolina Center on Alzheimer's Disease and Minority Research, emphasizing lessons learned from our engagement with underrepresented minority and minoritized (URM) Scientists. We highlight …

Raj Soin College Of Business Newsletter - June 2021, Raj Soin College Of Business, Wright State University

Raj Soin College of Business Newsletter

A three page newsletter created by the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University. This newsletter includes a upcoming events, message from the dean, and more.

Student Perceptions Of Academic Librarians And The Librarian-Faculty-Student Dynamic: Minding Our Gaps, Lara Sapp, Jody Fagan, Hillary Ostermiller, Elizabeth Price

Libraries

A survey concerning perceptions of academic librarians was conducted at a large, 4-year university with three populations: librarians, faculty, and undergraduate students. This paper presents results from the student population, with comparison to the librarian and faculty samples. The major research questions address perceptions about what librarians know (expertise and skills), what librarians do (role and duties), and what librarians are like (motivations and affective characteristics). Respondents showed a little more awareness of librarians’ professional duties than in previous studies; however, librarians’ duties related to organization, reference, and teaching remained more hidden from view. And, many students still assume librarians …

Utilization Of Library Information Sources And Services In The Engineering Colleges: A Case Study, Vinoda B., Raja Suresh Kumar Pitla, Doraswamy Naick B. R.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The academic libraries are the Heart of any institution. The usage of information sources and services of users is vital for academic library collections, services and facilities to meet their information needs effectively. This paper studies the usage of information sources and services of Engineering college libraries, Secunderabad. For the purpose of the study a questionnaire was distributed to find out information seeking behavior and know the whether the engineering faculty get the services offered by the library staff and the way of obtaining relevant information, and discover the problems facing when seeking for information and determine the suggestions while …

Faculty Perceptions Of Dyadic Advising Relationships, Power, And Cultural Consciousness On College Student Learning Outcomes, Hind Albana

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Abstract

Academic advising in institutions of higher education lack consistent assessment and evaluation of practices impairing the ability to define the role, objectives, and methods utilized. Over-reliance on student satisfaction surveys for evaluating advising reinforces this phenomenon. To break the cycle, this study used survey responses from a nationwide sample (N = 156) of faculty advisors from public and private 4-year colleges and universities to examine the relationship between and among the constructs of a working relationship, shared power, cultural consciousness, and student learning outcomes. The questionnaire instrument score produced a Cronbach's alpha of .927, illustrating substantially strong internal consistency. …

Roger Williams University School Of Law Commencement, May 21, 2021, Bristol, Rhode Island, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Commencement (1996- )

No abstract provided.

Introduction Of Incivility Strategies In The Empowerment Of Nursing Faculty And Students, Angela Wolf

Nursing Capstones

Incivility in nursing education is a growing occurrence that is shown to have profound negative effects on the entire nursing profession. This is a cycle that starts in nursing school and left unchecked carries forward into the workplace. Uncivil behavior is experienced by students, faculty, and peers. A thorough literature review was conducted to describe incivility that occurs in the classroom and possible interventions that allow for improved conditions for nurse educators and nursing students. One study conducted in the university setting using a mixed study design indicated various possible causes including students pay for their education, so this gives …

Assessing The Influence Of Mentorship On Faculty Job Satisfaction In Higher Education, Rachelle Hunt

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

This research study aimed to explore the influence of mentorship on faculty job satisfaction in higher education. The study followed a quantitative correlational study under the paradigm of post-positivism. Higher education faculty members require careful attention to components associated with workplace satisfaction or dissatisfaction, such as the presence of mentoring. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors play an integral role in job satisfaction, such as the induction experience and personal interactions. Out of 144 faculty members from a Midwest institution of higher education, 38 completed the questionnaires, and five participated in the focus group discussion. Men and women participants were equal in …

2021 Spring Commencement Schedule: Winona State University, Winona State University

WSU Commencement Programs

This is the Winona State University Spring 2021 commencement schedule. Commencement was on Friday, May 7, 2021 This commencement occurred during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

A list of graduates, WSU President's letter, Commencement announcement documents are available in the supplemental documents.

2021 Great Expectations Spring Faculty Conference: Learning And Growing Together, Academic Affairs

Spring Great Expectation Faculty Conference

The 2021 Great Expectations Spring Faculty Conference featured several different breakout sessions hosted by various members of the Otterbein community including ones about inclusive leadership, supporting undergraduate research, DS accommodations, plagiarism, INST 300, and being uncomfortable.

The finished out with an all-group session and fellowship at the Otterbein Community Garden.

Faculty Job Satisfaction Related To Online Course Design, April Marie Hixson

School of Education Doctoral Projects - Higher Education

Online education has expanded and evolved slowly through the decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021 put online education at the forefront of teaching and learning worldwide and sped up the design and delivery of online courses. This study sought to examine faculty attitudes and opinions (amid a global pandemic) toward online course design that may affect their job satisfaction levels. Specifically, it explored factors that could inhibit or contribute to faculty job satisfaction during their engagement in online instructional design. Further, the study was designed to gain an understanding of how pedagogical and technological changes influence the degree of …

2021 May 4, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes, May 4, 2021

Table of Final Proposed CTE Items

Submitted by the Committee on Teaching Effectiveness

Raj Soin College Of Business Newsletter - May 2021, Raj Soin College Of Business, Wright State University

Raj Soin College of Business Newsletter

A three page newsletter created by the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University. This newsletter includes a upcoming events, message from the dean, and more.

Increasing Retention In Higher Education Institutions Through Competency-Based Education, Jévaughn J. Lancaster

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

Competency-based education allows students to advance based on their ability to become proficient within a topic at their own pace. Since students can work through various learning outcomes without time constraints, statistics show that competency-based education can provide students with higher results and a greater understanding of the subject matter without the additional stress of turning in assignments late or not understanding course materials in time to obtain a passing score on the assessment.

Higher educational institutions have been struggling with not only enrollment but also retention. Students opt for micro-learning opportunities and on-the-job training rather than obtaining credentials through …

School Of Law Grad Walk & Virtual Ceremony 05/21/2021, Roger Williams University School Of Law, Michael M. Bowden, Jill Rodrigues

School of Law Commencement (1996- )

No abstract provided.

Student Success: Open Access Repository Work Impacts University Libraries' Student Employees, Kelly Visnak, Yumi Ohira

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

This presentation will identify new methods for in the libraries student employment program related to Open Access repository work. The hands on learning opportunities are focused on publishing production workflows, including: CV checking; author rights and permissions for depositing faculty papers in the UTA's institutional repository; and creating a research metrics report to provide alternative impact measurements of the faculty's publications in support of tenure and promotion packet of materials. Additional production processes include learning layout design and project management in publishing monographs and journals through a variety of publishing tools, such as: Open Journal Systems (OJS), Pressbooks, and InDesign. …

A Capstone In Education: Current Challenges For Occupational Therapist Clinicians Transitioning To Role Of Academician, Jacie Schneider

Department of Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Capstone Projects

The doctoral capstone I participated in for my entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program was in a focus area of education with a mentor who was a professor in a master’s program. I supported my mentor in her role as a professor of a physical dysfunction intervention course and had the opportunity to present a module to students on wheelchair seating interventions. Using experience gained during my capstone as well as information learned during the review of literature, I created a guide for OTs interested in making the transition into academia to meet the capstone project requirement.

2021 April 22-24, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes, April 22-24, 2021

On Academic Planning for Responding to Future Crises

2021 April 22-24, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes, April 22-24, 2021

On Academic Planning for Responding to Future Crises

2021 April 20, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes, April 20, 2021

Results, Call for Nominations – Spring 2021

Faculty Senate Senator Seats and FS Committees

Continuity And Sustainability In The Disability World, Jaimee Sabato

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

Raising a healthy child has its joys and challenges; however, raising a child or caring for someone with special needs brings a new set of obstacles. Parents and caregivers of children and individuals with special needs do not have the same selection of available resources as typical parents of healthy children. These challenges are approached with an entirely different perspective with its own joys and challenges that can be demanding. The purpose of this study was to research the usefulness of an iBook, Navigating Life in the World of Disabilities, by providing accurate and helpful information from an empirical approach …

The Importance Of Information Literacy Skills For The Effective Use Of Electronic Resources By Faculty Of The University Of Health And Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana, Hawa Osman Ms, Elias Komla Tseh Mr, Selorm Adzoa Ahlijah Ms.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The university education system aims to preserve and enhance human knowledge by strengthening the research abilities of students, resulting in the promotion of independent learning. These goals cannot be achieved without the help and intervention of an information specialist, as well as faculty. Knowledgeable navigators (e.g. librarians and lecturers) have to locate and evaluate information before passing it on to their students for use. This study sought to examine the link between information literacy skills (ILS) and library patronage. A questionnaire survey was used to collect data from 120 faculty members at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in …

Information Needs And Information Seeking Behaviour Of Faculty And Research Scholars Of The Department Of Mathematics Under The University Of Burdwan – An Appraisal, Amit Kumar Das, Sukumar Mandal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose – The study examines the aspects of information needs and information seeking behaviour of faculties and research scholar of the mathematics departments including methods applied for finding data. The academic status and research field of users with their information seeking behaviour was investigated.

Methodology – Data has been collected usingonline questionnaire survey from faculties and regular research scholars of the Department of Mathematics under the University of Burdwan faculties (80 per cent response rate) and research scholars (response rate 61.29%) participated in the online Google form survey.

Findings – The study reveals the comparisonamong regular faculties and Regular Research …

2021 April 6, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes, April 6, 2021

Table of Final Proposed CTE Items

Submitted by the Committee on Teaching Effectiveness