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Experiences And Perceptions Of Students With Disabilities In Higher Education, Lauren O'Toole

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

The following study includes the investigation of academic and social perspectives of students with disabilities (SWD) and their relationships with university faculty members as it pertains to the use of accommodations. Participants frequently talked about accommodations as being a large part of their experiences in their college career. Graduate students with disabilities use of accommodations leads to many different topics of negative and positive experiences, which can influence perceptions and behaviors of SWD. This study was designed to be qualitative by collecting the interviews of participants who identify as having a disability and attend a university in the Midwestern United …

Factors Influencing Faculty Members' Willingness To Intervene And Refer Students Impacted By Mental Health Concerns, Melissa Jo Johnson

Education

This study examined whether faculty members’ mental health literacy and perceptions of their role in communicating with college students influenced willingness to intervene and refer students impacted by mental health concerns to available services and support. Study participants (N=246) included faculty members from a four-year research university and a two-year community and technical college. Participants completed an online survey assessing their mental health literacy, perception of their role in communicating with students about mental health concerns, and willingness to intervene and refer students. Results indicated an overall willingness to assist students with mental health concerns, but also showed the continued …

An Analysis Of Online Faculty Training Practices In The Illinois Community College System, Melissa Andrews

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This study investigated existing training practices for online faculty and instructors in the Illinois community college system. From 2004 to 2014, higher education showed a 60% increase in online enrollment, with 1.9 million students enrolled nationally in online courses at public two-year institutions. In the state of Illinois, public two-year institutions enrolled 32.9% of all distance education courses . As online learning continues to alter the educational landscape, new issues confront instructors and students. Preparing faculty to teach online is an important component for student success in online programs but professional development for online instructors varies in different universities.

A …

Remodeled Classrooms: Experiential Learning And Its Impact, Mindy Kinnaman

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This dissertation examined how faculty learn how to host and facilitate experiential learning activities for their classes and how the faculty are impacted by the work. Findings based upon nine semi-structured interviews indicated that fewer than half of participants had been formally trained to host experiential learning activities and some received no training at all. Findings also indicated that faculty experienced several personal benefits to hosting experiential learning activities, as did their students. Recommendations that emerged from this project include training programs for faculty, mentoring programs, and funding of experiential learning programs.

Adjunct Faculty Employment And Student Success In Texas Institutions Of Higher Education, Robin L. Palmer

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractJust over half of faculty members teaching in institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States work part time. Previous research on the relationship between part-time faculty employment and student success has produced conflicting findings and may have resulted in ineffective use of part-time faculty. The purpose of this retrospective, prediction study was to determine if the percent of part-time faculty, several institutional variables, and student demographics were significant predictors of retention and graduation rates at IHEs in Texas. Berger and Milem’s theory of organizational behavior and student outcomes grounded this study using secondary analysis of publicly available archival …

Locations, Programs, And Content Of Graduate Education In Business Communication, Stephen A. Carradini, Matt Baker, Matthew R. Sharp, Elise Davidson

Faculty Publications

This study explored locations, programs, and content of graduate education in business communication to provide guidance for prospective graduate students interested in becoming business communication faculty.

The researchers conducted a survey of business communication scholars, drawing on the backgrounds and knowledge of those who currently teach and research business communication.

Findings indicate that 93 universities offer programs supporting graduate business communication education. This number dwarfs the 12 previously documented programs. These 93 programs are rarely called “business communication.” More respondents received training in business communication practice in master’s programs than in doctoral programs, while more respondents received training in pedagogy …

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

Pacific Magazine and Pacific Review

No abstract provided.

Final Project Report, Andrea Hicks, Sue Ahn, Kontar Wissam

CTEDD Final Project Reports - Archive

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Final Project Report, Kristine Williams, Jeff Kramer

CTEDD Final Project Reports - Archive

No abstract provided.

Final Project Report, Zhaohua Wang

CTEDD Final Project Reports - Archive

No abstract provided.

Final Project Report, Sanggyun Kang, Shima Hamidi

CTEDD Final Project Reports - Archive

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Final Project Report, Won Hwa Kim, Ge Zhang, Kate Hyun

CTEDD Final Project Reports - Archive

No abstract provided.

Economics Newsletter - December 2019, Raj Soin College Of Business, Wright State University

Economics Newsletters

As eight page newsletter from the Department of Economics at Wright State University documenting the current affairs of the department.

Gardner-Webb Students In Goal-The Degree Completion Program Honored For Achievements, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Gardner-Webb University recently inducted 13 new members into the Gamma Beta Upsilon Chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society. The students joined the society as representatives of the University’s GOAL—The Degree Completion Program (DCP). Dr. Elizabeth Pack, dean of GOAL-DCP, presided over the ceremony.

2019 November 6, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes, November 19, 2019

Identifying Faculty And Peer Interaction Patterns Of First-Year Biology Doctoral Students: A Latent Class Analysis, Soojeong Jeong, Jennifer M. Blaney, David F. Feldon

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications

Faculty and peer interactions play a key role in shaping graduate student socialization. Yet, within the literature on graduate student socialization, researchers have primarily focused on understanding the nature and impact of faculty alone, and much less is known about how peer interactions also contribute to graduate student outcomes. Using a national sample of first-year biology doctoral students, this study reveals distinct categories that classify patterns of faculty and peer interaction. Further, we document inequities such that certain groups (e.g., underrepresented minority students) report constrained types of interactions with faculty and peers. Finally, we connect faculty and peer interaction patterns …

2019 November 26, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes, November 26, 2019

Call for Nominations – Fall 2019 with Remaining Vacancies

Faculty Senate Senator Seats and FS Committees

Librarian, Faculty, And Student Perceptions Of Academic Librarians: Study Introduction And Literature Review, Jody C. Fagan, Hillary Ostermiller, Elizabeth Price, Lara Sapp

Libraries

A survey concerning perceptions of academic librarians was conducted at a large, 4-year university with three populations: librarians, faculty, and undergraduate students. The high response rate and the use of an instrument based on previous studies offers the possibility of longitudinal comparison and the identification of relationships between groups within one environment. Results will be presented in a series of articles, beginning with this paper’s study introduction and literature review of librarian, faculty, and student perceptions of librarians. Subsequent papers will present results from the three surveys and offer analysis across the three groups. The literature review focused on research …

Evaluate Faculty Attitudes And Barriers Toward Research And Publication At The University Settings, Sujatha Shanmugasundaram

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The study utilized cross sectional survey design to evaluate the faculty attitudes and barriers research utilization. The participants will enhance knowledge on promoting research utilization and overcome the barriers of research publications. There will be more evidence-based practice in educational settings in bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Tony Award-winning musical, 'The Color Purple,' to inspire audiences at Georgia Southern's Performing Arts Center this Friday
• Georgia Southern celebrates first=generation college students, faculty, staff

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Danny Barton, Jennifer Fox, Matt Johns, Andrew Karrer, Kevin Livingston, Sergio Mora, Brian Norton, Department Of Public Affairs, Kay Godbey

Public Administration Capstone Reports - Archive

This identifies existing programs utilized for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within the professions of fire, ambulance, and law enforcement, as well as dispatchers of these services in local municipalities, state, and federal governments. PTSD is commonly associated with military personnel; however, this mental illness impacts a far greater population including emergency first responders. Research completed includes a comprehensive literature review on the subject incorporating historical context along with past and current treatment modalities. Public policy influences decisions that emergency personnel make pertaining to coming forward with concerns of PTSD, insurance coverage available, and treatment options within local and state agencies …

Green Streets To Serve Urban Sustainability: Benefits And Typology, Joowon Im

Landscape Architecture Faculty Publications - Archive

Urbanization and climate change have impacted the ecosystems of US cities. Impervious surfaces in the urbanized areas are a critical issue for both challenges and green infrastructure and can be an alternative solution to achieve urban sustainability. Green infrastructure protects urban ecosystems by reducing imperviousness by treating stormwater runoff and providing other multifaceted benefits. However, even with the great potential, its adoption is still discouraged due to limited understanding and guidance especially for the cities with a growth-driven policy. This paper proposes that green infrastructure, particularly green streets in relation to impervious surfaces, can deliver urban sustainability by providing a …

Texas Women's Leadership Institute Research Agenda: Identifying How To Build Capacity & Increase The Number Of Female City Managers In Texas, Hayden Brodowsky, Megan Edge, Kimberly Mcauliffe, Jessica Orey, Alyssa Puckett, Jason Weeks

Public Administration Capstone Reports - Archive

This addresses potential challenges and evaluates the background of women in the role of city manager, helping to identify how to build the capacity of women seeking leadership roles in municipal government and increase these numbers moving forward. Research methods include direct interviews with Texas Women's Leadership Institute (TWLI) Advisory Board Members, and evaluation of Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs across Texas, and other forms of academic research. Research has indicated that potential factors leading to the lack of growth in city manager profession for women include demands of a work-life balance, educational programs with applicable content and equal …

Catholic Charities Fort Worth, Patricia Alphin, Luis Blanco, J J. Chavez, Barry Cram, Ismael Guevara, Katherine Leon, Olga Nowlan, Department Of Public Affairs, Kay Godbey

Public Administration Capstone Reports - Archive

Since 1999, Catholic Charities Fort Worth has served the community of Fort Worth and its surrounding 28 counties. CCFW is part of the Catholic Charities USA formed in 1910. The goal of CCFW is to end poverty for 10,000 families by the year 2026. In the last one hundred years, the U.S. federal government has spent trillions of dollars and operated thousands of programs all aimed at ending homelessness and helping the poor. "Nearly $15 trillion has been spent on federal efforts to get people out of poverty over the last five decades" (CCFW Padua Pilot, 2019). Federal efforts have …

Beyond Curriculum: Information Literacy, Librarianship, And The Role Of The Faculty At A Rural Community College In Missouri, Michelle A. Lane

Dissertations

This case study was designed to evaluate faculty perceptions of teaching information literacy within the general education curriculum, the level of collaboration between faculty and library staff, and challenges regarding instruction of information literacy at a community college in Missouri. Using an adapted survey from a 2014 study by Dr. Sharon Weiner of Purdue University, faculty were asked to provide their current views regarding instruction of information literacy at the Missouri institution. Additionally, archival data provided by the institution were analyzed using triangulation to establish a baseline regarding the best path forward to improving instruction, assessment, and student learning. While …

Fall/Winter 2019: Personally Speaking/Lifelong Learning For A Perfect Landing, Sarah Parks

St. Norbert College Magazine 2019-2023

As a choral conductor, Sarah Parks reflects on the intensive three-week Aix-en-Provence program in France, where mastering rehearsal strategy, time management, and collaborative artistry with an international choir honed skills akin to “landing a musical plane” and deepened appreciation for professional musicianship.

2019 October 29, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes, October 29, 2019

Call for Nominations – Fall 2019 with Remaining Vacancies

Faculty Senate Senator Seats and FS Committees

Applying Evidence-Based Research Principles In Review Design: Supporting Graduate And Faculty Research In The Life Sciences, Chris Fournier, Kate Ghezzi-Kopel

Upstate New York Science Librarians Conference

The reproducibility crisis in published scientific work is changing the way that research is designed and conducted. Librarians in academic institutions can play a key role in promoting improved adherence to evidence-based guidelines for performing literature reviews. The Cornell Systematic Review Team has developed a checklist, https://osf.io/2edg9/?pid=ezqpd, that can be used in research consultations as a conversation framework when assisting patrons with review design. This checklist is informed by widely accepted best practices for development of a sound systematic review protocol. Discussing this checklist with patrons promotes increased transparency, reduction of bias, and improved reproducibility of graduate student and …

How To Incubate Your Dragon: Methodologies For Collecting And Analyzing Data On Learning In Academic Makerspaces, Morgan Chivers, Martin K. Wallace

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

We believe we have successfully developed a sound, while certainly not perfect, methodology for measuring the learning taking place in academic library makerspaces using student self-assessment. As we continue to cultivate our methodology and collect more data, we are confident the data will become more reliable and generalizable, with the ultimate goal of establishing (inter)national standards for assessment of transdisciplinary, hands-on learning experiences. This paper details our data collection, processing, and initial analysis methodologies, as well as a frank discussion of criticisms of our approach, lessons learned, and a first look at trends emerging from that data. We conclude with …

A Global Influencer | College Of Engineering, Utah State University

College of Engineering News

The people who work and study at the Utah Water Research Lab will remember outgoing director Mac McKee in many different ways.