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A Meme Is Worth A Thousand Words: Universal Communication Through Memes, Marisa Mcgrady, Kathryn Elizabeth Cook

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

With the rise of the digital age has come about a new form of communicating concepts—the meme: repeatable, transferable information. The purpose of this project is to understand the inclusive nature of internet communication not restricted by barriers. This format plays with the boundaries to imagination, creating a new form of communication not relying on language, color, or shape, but the interchange of these within an established concept. Memes have created a universal, living form of expression irrelevant of culture, region, age, or language in which individuals cross normal borders of expression and communication. We attempt to define the modern …

A Wizard With Many Hats: The Eclectic Role Of Digital Scholarship Librarians, Amy E. Gay

Library Scholarship

This presentation was given as part of a panel presentation at the UAlbany Libraries Digital Scholarship Conference in October 2019.

Little Shop Of Horrors (October 9-12, 2019), Howard Ashman

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Little Shop of Horrors (October 9-12, 2019).

To view the photos from this production of Little Shop of Horrors, please click here.

Expectations Vs. Reality, Joan Perl

Biennial Convention (CONV)

We need to endow students with skill-sets needed to thrive in a world defined by technology. New strategies to guide our ever-connected students are needed. The who,what, when and where of these modalities includes engagement with content knowledge and its application in the real world.

Spring Into Health: An Interprofessional Education Health Fair, Savannah Parker, Cassie Crew, Savannah Posey

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

The Spring Into Health community health fair was an interprofessional education (IPE) event

hosted by the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) College of Pharmacy's Christian

Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) organization. The event included the participation

of several student pharmacy groups, as well as the ULM nursing, dental hygiene, medical

laboratory science, and health studies departments. Every organization involved in the health fair

provided either a health screening or a health education topic to the community of Ouachita

Parish, which is located in northeastern Louisiana. The event was hosted at the Louisiana

Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe, Louisiana, and took …

Impact Of Social Networking Sites (Sns) On College Students: A Case Study Of Regional Institute Of Paramedical And Nursing Science (Ripans), Aizawl, Esther Lalnunpuii Research Scholar, Manoj Kumar Verma Assistant Professor, R.K. Ngurtinkhuma Professor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study examines the impact of Social Networking Sites on college students of Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing (RIPANS), Aizawl. The study focused on the SNSs usage on academic performance, both positive and negative influence, the purpose and problem faced by the students in using SNSs. 150 well-structured questionnaires were distributed to the randomly selected students of RIPANS to find out the impact of using SNSs for their academic performance, out of which 146 students have responded. The collected data is further analyzed and presented in tables followed by charts with interpretation. The findings of the study show …

Raj Soin College Of Business Newsletter - October 2019, Raj Soin College Of Business

Raj Soin College of Business Newsletter

A thirteen page newsletter created by the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University documenting current affairs of the college including students traveling to Mexico, Beta Gamma Sigma qualifying for honors chapter, and the first Festival of Flight.

The Honors Beacon, Issue 16, Fall 2019, Honors Program At Minnesota State University, Mankato

Honors Beacon

Fall 2019 newsletter of the Honors Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Lindenwood University Fall 2019 Fashion Show & Market, Lindenwood University

Fashion Show Event Programs & Related Items

Program for the Lindenwood University Fall 2019 Fashion Show & Market

Approaches To Teaching Music Reading To Piano Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Rachel Elizabeth Davis

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to collect information about teaching music reading to piano students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and to determine best teaching practices that may be implemented into existing curricula. The study involved interviewing six professionals who are nationally recognized for successfully teaching piano to students with ASD and analyzing the interviews to learn their procedures for teaching music reading to this population.

The interviews contain information concerning the backgrounds of the individuals being interviewed, the demographic backgrounds of students being taught, and the pedagogical process, instructional materials and technology used for teaching music reading in lessons. …

Examining Opportunities To Increase Flu Vaccine Uptake On College Campuses Through Pharmacy Partnerships, Kristi Hargrave

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this project was to examine a university health clinic’s influenza vaccination program in a suburban city in a western U.S. state, and to explore the effects of partnering with a local pharmacy to overcome billing issues. A program evaluation was conducted to identify the potential barrier of cost for students. The health clinic was not set up to bill private health insurance for students; therefore, if students wanted to get a flu shot, they had to pay out of pocket for it. A pilot program was created in conjunction with the program director, partnering with the local …

Volume 55, Issue 3 - Monday, September 30, 2019, Rose Thorn Staff

The Rose Thorn Archive

The Rose Thorn, Rose-Hulman's independent student newspaper.

Research Briefs: The Effects Of A Computer-Aided Listening Comprehension Intervention On The Generalized Communication Of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Intellectual Disability, Georgia Southern University

College of Education Research Briefs (2012-2019)

• The Effects of a Computer-Aided Listening Comprehension Intervention on the Generalized Communication of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability

Research Briefs: The Effects Of A Computer-Aided Listening Comprehension Intervention On The Generalized Communication Of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Intellectual Disability, Georgia Southern University

College of Education: News & Publications (2003-2023)

• The Effects of a Computer-Aided Listening Comprehension Intervention on the Generalized Communication of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability

Volume 55, Issue 2 - Monday, September 23, 2019, Rose Thorn Staff

The Rose Thorn Archive

The Rose Thorn, Rose-Hulman's independent student newspaper.

Draft For Community Review: Building On A Strong Foundation--Njit 2025, Office Of The Provost

NJIT 2025

No abstract provided.

Issues And Challenges In Accessing And Utilization Of Information Resources By Students Of Fuaa, Lawal Mohammed Tukur

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstracts

The study was conducted to analyze Issues and Challenges in Accessing and Utilization of Information Resources by students of Federal University Agriculture Abeokuta. Four research objectives guided the study. 306 copies of questionnaire were administered to the respondents in the university and in response only 217 were received from the student’s community. Simply a stratified random sampling technique was employed for the study due to the largeness of the population. In the data analysis, frequency counts, simple percentages, and charts were used for the statistical analysis. The findings revealed that the availability of information resources such as …

Awareness And Use Of Information Resources, Services And Facilities By Students In Federal University Of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria, Lawal Mohammed Tukur

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The present study provides an overview about the user’s awareness in Federal University Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria.. The study was conducted to ascertain the level of awareness of information resources, services and facilities by students of FUAA. Three research objectives guided the study. 306 copies of questionnaire were administered to the respondents in the university and 217 received and analyzed. Simple random and stratified sampling techniques were employed for the study due to the largeness of the population. In the data analysis, frequency counts, simple percentages, and charts was used for the statistical analysis. The study Highlight the levels of …

Change To Southern Studies Curriculum Offers New Opportunities, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

Blog Posts

Major requirements adjusted and 100-level courses restructured in overhaul Written by By Rebecca Lauck Cleary OXFORD, Miss. For ordinary University of Mississippi students considering a major that will make them extraordinary, Southern studies could be the one to help them stand out. Southern studies seeks to investigate, interpret, and document the American South in all of its complexity by examining topics such as the historical meaning of being a Southerner and the role of the South in a global world. This unique program provides training in research, interpretation and communication skills that can be applied to a wide array of …

Volume 55, Issue 0 - Wednesday, September 4, 2019, Rose Thorn Staff

The Rose Thorn Archive

The Rose Thorn, Rose-Hulman's independent student newspaper.

Raj Soin College Of Business Newsletter - September 2019, Raj Soin College Of Business

Raj Soin College of Business Newsletter

An eleven page newsletter created by the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University documenting current affairs of the college including a new master's degree in marketing analytics and insights.

Law School News: Millennial Law 08-21-2019, Dick Dahl

Life of the Law School (1993- )

No abstract provided.

Virtual Student Collaboration: Connecting Student Health Professionals, Michelle Honey, Kim Young, Hazel Cowls

School of Nursing and Midwifery

This pilot study aimed to provide students with a learning activity to develop a global perspective of health care. Senior nursing students from New Zealand and the United Kingdom (n=15) were allocated to eNetwork small-groups. Students met weekly for one month via audio/video-conferencing for discussions. Students reported that this collaborative activity enabled them to engage purposefully with other students. While cultural differences were noted, similarities were also found and multiplestudents expressed interest in working overseas.

Responding To The Mental Health Crisis In Schools: Implications For Counselor Education Programs, Jose Maldonado, Vasti Holstun

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The significant rise in mental health issues among students is alarming and challenges school counselors’ preparation and professional identity. This mental health crisis in schools establishes the need for counselor education programs to revamp curriculum training methods, teaching pedagogy, and dual field experiences for counseling students.

Raj Soin College Of Business Newsletter - August 2019, Raj Soin College Of Business

Raj Soin College of Business Newsletter

A fourteen page newsletter created by the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University documenting current affairs of the college.

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

Economics Newsletters

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

Effects Of Medication Error-Encouragement Training On Medication Safety Confidence And Learning Motivation Among Nursing Undergraduates, Kyoungja Kim, Insook Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study was conducted on 97 final-year nursing undergraduates to demonstrate the effects of medication error-encouragement training on enhancing medication safety confidence and learning motivation.

Preview Pal: Multimodal Learning Modules Devised To Facilitate Learning And Advance Metacognition In Graduate Students, Cierra Lewis

PCOM Biomedical Studies Student Scholarship

A student may possess the necessary skills to enter graduate level programs but may still struggle with metacognition and self-directed learning. The focus of this study is to provide targeted resources to graduate level students that will both facilitate learning and guide advancement of metacognitive skills. The general study design included the creation of digital learning modules for a single course, their distribution to students as well as the evaluation of student access and course performance. The learning modules, designated ‘Preview Pal’, were structured to creatively engage learners with varied learning style preferences in order to benefit all students in …

Law Library Blog (August 2019): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

No abstract provided.

Christian Teachers’ Experiences Motivating High School Students In The Pacific Northwest: A Transcendental Phenomenology, Michael Anthony Rickman

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative transcendental phenomenological study sought to describe experiences of Christian high school teachers motivating students in the Pacific Northwest to be autonomous learners, competent in skills and achievements, and relationally balanced within a Christian environment. The literature indicates two phenomena exist. First, student motivation decreases as they progress; and second, a gap exists in the literature related to Christian schoolteachers’ experiences motivating students. The research question is “How do Christian high school teachers describe their experiences motivating students to be autonomous, competent, and relational?” Purposeful sampling produced nine participants from Christian high schools in the Pacific …