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Structural Health Monitoring Of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Using Wireless Magnetostrictive Sensors, Sujjatul Islam, Relebohile George Qhobosheane, Muthu Ram Prabhu Elenchezhian, Vamsee Vadlamudi, Rassel Raihan, Kenneth Reifsnider

Institute of Predictive Performance Methodologies (IPPM-UTARI)-Archive

Composite materials are extending the horizons of designers in all branches of engineering. These materials have numerous advantages and improved structural properties such as high strength to weight ratio, high stiffness to weight ratio, lightweight, structural strength, and excellent durability. This has led to their use in several applications i.e. automobile, aircraft, and military defense devices. However, these materials experience various types of deformations and damage modes during their service life that are at times challenging to detect. This has led to the development of various non-destructive methods for structural health monitoring (SHM) of the damages in these complex material …

Faculty And Staff Perception Of Financial Fraud In Higher Education, Stephanie Hammons

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

This research was designed to survey full-time faculty and staff, from multiple universities, about their experience of fraud within their current and previous institution. Through the survey, we were provided insight into the perception of fraud within higher education institutions and the faculty and staff perception of how the institution handled it. Through the information provided in the survey, it is revealed if whether fraud is a rare occurrence at most institutions or if whether it is a bigger problem than it appears to be. In addition, we will learn how many instances of fraud within different institutions participants have …

Faculty As Honors Problem Solvers, Annmarie Guzy

Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council Online Archive

Postsecondary honors educators are adept at identifying problems and proposing solutions in honors education, but they may not disseminate their solutions effectively. This essay argues that honors administrators should familiarize themselves with the professional and scholarly resources that NCHC institutional membership affords, and then they should share what they have learned with honors teaching faculty. Rather than simply serving as advisors on administrative and programmatic issues, honors faculty also need the tools and opportunities to be effective honors problem solvers for day-to-day pedagogical issues.

Cultivating Grit: Faculty Influence On Females' Academic Success In Engineering Majors, Lisa Lynn Wymer

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships between the positive and negative factors that impact undergraduate female engineering students’ academic success in their programs. While females participate and persist in higher education at higher rates than their male counterparts, engineering is one field of study where gender disparity remains especially apparent, as males continue to outnumber females in engineering degree attainment (Ross, Kena, Rathbun, KewalRamani, Zhang, Kristapovich, & Manning, 2012, Schreuders, Mannon, & Rutherford, 2009, Tsui, 2009). The conceptual framework for this study was based on Tinto’s Longitudinal Model of Institutional Departure, which provides the theoretical foundation …

Assessing The Financial Practicality Of Leed, Paul Ristuccia, Alanna L. Lecher

Student Publications and Presentations

The impact of construction and maintaining existing buildings is a major contributor to climate change. A solution to mitigating these associated impacts is green building rating systems; one of the most widely used is Leader in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED). First introduced in 2009 by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED is routinely updated based on user feedback and evolving industry standards. One flaw of this rating system are the additional costs of integration with construction projects and the certification process. This flaw moves LEED certification out of reach of low-budget projects; thus, this study’s goals include: 1) …

Exploring How Temperatures Impact Crime Rates In Virginia, Anne Myers, Alanna L. Lecher

Student Publications and Presentations

Since the 1800s researchers have been trying to connect possible relationships between temperature and crime rate. Multiple researchers have come up with different theories and explanations why crime increases in the summer versus the winter. This experiment is intended to see if local temperatures can impact crime rates. Crime rates in Virginia were used to test for a difference in crime rates in cold years and hot years. The coldest years (2015-2017) and the hottest years (2010-2012) were compared. In addition, another test was completed to test for a difference between summer and winter crime rates. The temperature data was …

Black & White Response In A Gray Area: Faculty And Predatory Publishing, Nicole R. Webber, Stephanie Wiegand

University Libraries Publications

This study focuses on faculty knowledge, experiences, and attitudes regarding fraudulent journal operations. Many definitions presented to researchers contain two primary aspects to describe these intentional perpetra­tors: 1) the chief motivation to profit monetarily, and 2) the misleading promise of and failure to deliver on indicators of quality, such as peer review. While this definition is simple on its surface, when put into practice it often expands into discussions of poor or unethical practices by journal publishers. It is common to find lists of grievances clarifying acts that signal predatory or unethical practices, which are used to broadly classify jour­nals …

2019 April 9, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Nominations Received, Call for Nominations – Fall 2019

Faculty Senate Senator Seats and FS Committees

2019 March 5, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes, March 5, 2019

Pacific Review Spring 2019, Alumni Association Of The University Of The Pacific

Pacific Magazine and Pacific Review

No abstract provided.

Scholarship In Progress Peer Support: A Faculty Initiative To Strengthen A Healthy Work Environment, Letizia Smith, Karen A. Hande, Margaret (Betsy) Babb Kennedy

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Nursing requires a supportive environment for faculty scholarship to flourish. The Scholarship in Progress Peer Support (SIPPS) group supports faculty scholarship in progress from peer feedback. The SIPPS group fosters intellectual enrichment and professional development to support the organizational culture of wellness.

When Assessment Is Surveillance, Jennifer Thomson

Bucknell: Occupied

Jennifer Thomson, assistant professor of History at Bucknell University, interviews Steve Jordan, professor of Biology at Bucknell University. The pair discuss administrative decisions on campus that contribute to feelings of powerlessness, of automation, and of surveillance.

Development Of A Physical Therapy Faculty Workload Measurement Tool, Wanda Nitsch, Kathleen Manella, Jodi Liphart, Cherie Peters-Brinkerhof, Terri Roberts

Education Collection

Counting credit hours is not an equitable way to measure faculty workload in physical therapy education considering online delivery with heavy workloads negatively impacting satisfaction, learning outcomes, and research productivity. The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate-level institution in the United States, with seven Doctor of Physical Therapy programs offered in four US locations. USAHS faculty workload includes 50% teaching, 20% scholarship, 30% a combination of service, administration, release, and discretionary time. The aim of this study was to develop a faculty workload measurement tool that quantifies productivity, was easy to use, and equitable. Two …

2019 January 17-19, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

TO: SUNY University Faculty Senate

FROM: SUNY University Faculty Senate Executive Committee

RE: New Deal for SUNY and CUNY

DATE: 181st Winter Plenary, January 17-19, 2019

Three Southern Studies Faculty Celebrate Book Publications, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

Blog Posts

Off Square Books event set for Jan. 22 OXFORD, Miss. Three faculty members at the University of Mississippi's Center for the Study of Southern Culture are kicking off the spring semester with a celebration of their books' publication. The event, set for 5 p.m. Jan. 22 at Off Square Books in Oxford, features Jessica Wilkerson, who wrote To Live Here You Have to Fight: How Women Led Appalachian Movements for Social Justice; Kathryn McKee, author of Reading Reconstruction: Sherwood Bonner and the Literature of the Post-Civil War South; and Ted Ownby, with his book Hurtin' Words: Debating Family Problems in …

Patient Safety And Quality Improvement Education For Paramedics: The Role Of The Ihi Open School Chapter, Samantha Robb, Trevor Hines Duncliffe, Lisa Henderson, Dugg Steary, Alan M. Batt

Faculty & Staff Publications - Public Safety

In 2017, an IHI Open School Chapter was founded at Fanshawe College. This was undertaken as an additional measure to promote patient safety and quality improvement awareness among students and faculty.

2019 Ruby Yearbook, Allyssa Borrelli, Carolyn Decicco, Sarah Johns, Ashley Kaminski, Sarah Marchione, Edward Sena, Xinyun Zhang, Tiffini Eckenrod, Annparke Sullivan

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 2019 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.

Research Brief Fiscal Year 2019, Nova Southeastern University

Research Briefs

No abstract provided.

Nsu Translational Research And Economic Development Fy 2019 Annual Report, Nova Southeastern University

Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Faculty Teaching And Librarian-Facilitated Assignment Design, Rachel Wishkoski, Kacy Lundstrom, Erin Davis

Library Faculty & Staff Publications

This qualitative study explores the impact of a workshop on collaborative research assignment design that brought together an interdisciplinary group of faculty in a librarian-facilitated community of practice. Faculty participants attended the workshop, revised and implemented their assignments, and completed a follow-up interview. Themes that emerged reflected shifts in faculty teaching practices, including increased scaffolding, clarity, modeling, student collaboration, and opportunities for authentic learning. Gaining insight into how faculty approach the work of teaching directly impacts library instruction and how librarians can contribute to communities of practice among teachers in the academy.

2019 Nsu Fact Book, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Fact Book

The 27th edition of the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Fact Book provides perspective on the university’s character, growth, and accomplishments. The 2019 Fact Book includes narrative, numeric, and graphic representation of the university, including history, characteristics, and development of the institution. Data are presented in both tabular and graphic formats to provide pertinent detail, and general trends are highlighted.

NSU’s internal and external institutional stakeholders regularly consult the Fact Book. It is referenced when compiling data and information for funding proposals or responding to the planning, budgeting, and governmental compliance requirements of the university. It serves as an official …

Brief Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration Screening Tools: A Scoping Review, Maxine Davis, D. Padilla Medina

Social Work Faculty Publications & Presentations-Archive

The establishment of the 18 Community Psychology Practice Competencies created the opportunity for faculty and students at Wichita State University to review the well-established curriculum that had served our doctoral program in community psychology. Further, the development and discussion around the 18 competencies within the field energized us and created curiosity about what our program could be. In a participatory manner involving students, faculty, and alumni, a town hall meeting and a survey were conducted within Wichita State University’s Community Psychology Doctoral Program to assess the current coverage of the 18 competencies and the desired level of coverage of the …

Human Geography Oer Final Report: Open Geography Education; Free Classic Readings And Wiki-Education, Andrew Milson

Mavs Open Press Open Educational Resources - Archive

There were two purposes of this open education project. The primary purpose was to reduce costs to students of GEOG 2302: Human Geography. For several semesters prior to fall 2018, students were required to purchase Introducing Human Geographies, 3rd Edition, edited by Paul Cloke, Phillip Crang, and Mark Goodwin. This text of approximately 1000 pages carries a list price of $97. A secondary purpose was to implement a Wikipedia Education project as the signature assignment for the course. GEOG 2302 satisfies the three-semester-hour Social and Behavioral Sciences component of the University General Core Curriculum for a bachelor's degree. As a …

Human Geography, Andrew Milson

Mavs Open Press Open Educational Resources - Archive

Dr. Andrew Milson received a UTA CARES Adoption Stipend in 2018 to implement open pedagogy in GEOG 2302 (Human Geography). The syllabus and Wiki Edu timeline from the pilot semester are archived here.

Econ 4318: Economic Data Analysis Capstone, Christy Spivey

Mavs Open Press Open Educational Resources - Archive

Dr. Christy Spivey received a UTA CARES Adoption Stipend in 2018 to implement open pedagogy in ECON 4318 (Economic Data Analysis Capstone). The syllabus and Wiki Edu timeline from the pilot semester are archived here.

Final Report: Utilizing Oer Resources To Strengthen The Student Experience In Geometry, Theresa Jorgensen

Mavs Open Press Open Educational Resources - Archive

Dr. Theresa Jorgensen's final report for the UTA CARES Grant Program

Condom Communication In Young Adults’ Romantic Relationships: Examining Privacy’S Effects On Attitudes, Norms, Self-Efficacy, And Barriers, Grace Ellen Brannon

Communication Faculty Publications - Archive

Condoms are the most recommended method of preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), yet they are underutilized. Young adults are at substantially higher risk for contracting an STI than other populations, but do not perceive many sexual behaviors as risky. Research has documented the importance of individuals communicating about STIs and condom usage with romantic partners; unfortunately, these conversations do not occur as they should. This study investigates how young adults in romantic relationships manage privacy processes related to condom communication, using Communication Privacy Management as the theoretical lens. This study seeks to better understand how attitudes, norms, and self-efficacy for …

Faculty Experiences Of Academic Dishonesty In Physician Assistant Education, Sharon Luke

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Academic dishonesty and cheating abound in universities across the globe, with increased instances of academic dishonesty in many disciplines including medical professional education programs that have high expectations for integrity and ethical conduct. The purpose of this study was to determine how faculty in physician assistant (PA) programs described their experiences, specifically their roles and responsibilities, in addressing incidents of academic dishonesty. The conceptual framework by Nitsch and colleagues, which focused on faculty failure to report conduct violations in dishonesty cases, informed interviews with 10 PA faculty members concerning the role of faculty members in academic dishonesty violations. Interview transcripts …

Barriers To Male Faculty In Nursing Education, Troy Jeffrey Palmer

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Men are underrepresented among nursing faculty, providing few role models for male students who might benefit from interaction with male faculty. Male nursing faculty may face barriers similar to those faced by women in male-dominated professions. Diehl and Dzubinski's model of gender-based barriers served as the framework for this quantitative study conducted to identify disparities between male and female nursing faculty that may prevent men from entering, continuing, and advancing in nursing education. The association between the percentage of male nursing faculty with geographic region; institution type (i.e., public, private secular, or private religious); and 4 career variables (i.e., education …

Design Of Embedded Wireless Sensors For Real-Time And In-Situ Strain Sensing Of Fiber Reinforced Composites, Relebohile George Qhobosheane, Sujjatul Islam, Muthu Ram Prabhu Elenchezhian, Vamsee Vadlamudi, Rassel Raihan, Kenneth Reifsnider

Institute of Predictive Performance Methodologies (IPPM-UTARI)-Archive

The increasing demand of early detection of barely visible damage inside fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites has led to the development of advanced microsensors capable of measuring local strains and defects within FRP composites. One of the major challenges in this type of local structural health monitoring (SHM) is the development of embedded sensors which can be safely placed into FRP composites while maintaining their high strength and light weight. This paper presents the development and investigation of a set of wireless magnetostrictive sensors embedded within the FRP composites for in-situ and real-time monitoring of local strains inside the composites. …