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Supporting Youth Through School Transitions: The Positive Impact Of Peer Mentorship, Denielle Johnston

Community Engagement Student Work

This capstone project proposes the development of a peer mentorship program to assist with student transitions across different school levels. The project advocates for a school-wide plan that leverages peer support to create smoother and more positive transition experiences for all students. The initiative aims to mitigate transition-related anxiety, foster a stronger sense of belonging, and enhance overall school involvement among students. To gain valuable insights and feedback on this proposal, an interview protocol was implemented with school administration and staff. The findings from these interviews highlighted existing disconnects between schools during transition periods and recognized the need for increased …

F.C.W. Kuehn Papers, Sdsu Archives And Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library

Manuscript Archive

Frank Charles William Kuehn (1884-1970), an influential architect based in Huron, South Dakota, is known for his work on schools, commercial buildings, churches, and residential properties. His designs for public works, including auditoriums, fire stations, and service stations, reflect his impact on the region's architectural development. Notable projects in the collection include the Huron Dairy Products Company, several South Dakota Standard schools, and the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Doland. The plans capture the growth of South Dakota during the early to mid-20th century and highlight Kuehn’s role in shaping the architectural landscape of the region.

“The Centrality Of ‘Life’ For Johannine Ethics”, Craig R. Koester

Faculty Publications

Jan van der Watt has described ethics as rational and systematic reflection on actions that are deemed positive or negative. Basic questions involve the point of departure and the aim of ethical action. He rightly identifies God as the authoritative center for Johannine ethics and makes two observations that warrant further development. First, as the point of departure, “God is the living God (6:57), the God who is life and gives life,” and Jesus too “is and brings life.” Second, in “line with the task of Jesus, the aim of believers is to give, sustain, and promote life.” “Promoting life …

Chaucer’S Complaint To His Purse And Authority In The World, Paul A. Olson

Department of English: Faculty Publications

Chaucer’s Complaint to His Purse concerns more than the poet’s financial need under the new Lancastrian administration. It speaks to the limits of Henry IV’s royal authority and, through irony, to the limitations of Chaucer’s purse’s power. Underlining royal limits, Chaucer petitions the king as one who holds office through election and line but not con-quest, which is Henry’s position on his office as well. In speaking iron-ically of the purse’s authority, the poet addresses the gold that the mon-arch might grant him as if it constituted a human or divine patron, but he does so in a hierarchy of …

Task Analysis For Google's Looker Studio, Chris Parthemos Phd

Student Affairs Publications

This is a secondary resource associated with an article that will appear in the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability.

The task analysis breaks down, through text and visuals, the process of constructing an interactive display of assessment results using Google's Looker Studios.

Counseling For College: The Impact Of High School Counselor Visits On Postsecondary Enrollment, Nicole Cockle

Copley Library Undergraduate Research Awards

No abstract provided.

Evaluating A Pilot Nutrition Education Curriculum For Autistic Young Adults: Rev It Up! For Asd, Samantha Schaap

Health and Nutritional Sciences Graduate Students Plan B Capstone Projects

Objective: People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have poor diet and exercise behaviors, which lead to higher prevalences of overweight/obesity and diet-related diseases. Young adults with ASD are particularly understudied regarding nutrition educational approaches; thus, our study aimed to examine the impact of Rev It Up! for ASD, an adapted Extension nutrition and physical activity curriculum adapted for this population.
Methods: The Rev It Up! curriculum was reviewed by four experts in autistic education to identify adaptations needed for the Rev It Up! for ASD pilot. The intervention was conducted in 10, 90-minute sessions from February-April 2025, where students participated …

Blue Brief 2024-2025, University Of San Diego School Of Law

Blue Brief

A USD School of Law faculty review of selected rulings from the most recent Term of the United States Supreme Court.

Emerald Lake Village District Hillsborough, Nh Annual Report For The Year Ending December 31, 2024, Emerald Lake Village District Representatives

Emerald Lake Village District of Hillsborough, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a village district in the state of New Hampshire.

Effects Of Push-In Occupational Therapy Services In Kindergarten On Writing Foundations, Heather A. Hyndman

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects

Background: According to the Compensation & Workforce Survey, 24.89% of occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) work in schools (AOTA, 2023). This researcher has worked in a public-school setting for over 20 years, and her caseload continues to grow each year, doubling in the past 10 years. Handwriting difficulties account for most referrals for this researcher.

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to determine if an occupational therapy (OT) led fine motor intervention small group along with push-in occupational therapy services during literacy instruction would improve kindergarten students’ handwriting.

Theoretical Framework: Motor learning theory is applicable to teaching handwriting. This …

George C. Biggar Papers, Sdsu Archives And Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library

Manuscript Archive

George C. Biggar served as a program director, shaping radio content in Chicago, Illinois, and Cincinnati, Ohio. His papers highlight his notable contributions to agricultural and entertainment programming, featuring radio scripts, interviews, photographs, and materials from his time at stations like WLS in Chicago and WLW in Cincinnati. Additionally, the collection provides insights into Biggar's personal background and his role in historical events, notably his observations during a trip to Great Britain in 1943-1944, focusing on wartime agriculture.

Forum And Ethical Culture Club Records, Sdsu Archives And Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library

Manuscript Archive

The Forum, originally established as the Ethical Culture Club in Brookings, South Dakota, in 1906, began as a liberal theological alternative to church attendance and later became a platform for open discussions on topics such as child labor laws, public libraries, and peace advocacy. Renamed The Forum in 1910, the group attracted college-affiliated members and professionals, fostering intellectual engagement and community action.

This collection includes the club’s undated constitution, correspondence, programs, program notes, a 1923 historical account, records of Ethical Culture Club meetings, and minutes from Forum meetings, offering insight into the organization’s discussions and impact.

Minimally Invasive Non-Expansile Tubular Extradural Posterior Fossa Decompression (Minted Technique) For The Management Of Chiari I.5 Malformation: Historical Overview Of Surgical Techniques, Technical Note, Proof Of Concept, Illustrative Case And Case Series. Lesser Is Better, José Alberto Israel Romero Rangel, Manuel Eduardo Soto García, Sergio Soriano Solís, Carlos Raúl Rangel Morales, Gerson Reyes Rodríguez, José Antonio Soriano Sánchez

Archives of Neurosurgery

BACKGROUND: Chiari's Malformation surgical treatment has significantly changed since the "classical" technique description by Gardner (1950). It is probably the most commonly performed approach, even when multiple techniques are available because no substantial changes nor any clear surgical objectives have been made. OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate a new cutting-edge surgical technique mastering the advantage of each surgical procedure ever described in the history of Chiari's Malformation establishing three critical points in surgical technique: clear patient-specific surgical goals, dynamic posterior fossa reconstruction, and extradural occipitoatlantal dense-adhesions release. METHODS: A comprehensive review of historically described approaches, proof of concept of surgical technique in …

National Assessment Program Civics And Citizenship 2024 : Technical Report., Kate O'Malley, Renee Kwong, Dulce Lay, Jorge Fallas

Civics and Citizenship Assessment

This report describes the procedures and processes involved in the conduct of the National Assessment Program – Civics and Citizenship (NAP – CC) 2024. The report is divided into chapters covering: the assessment framework and instrument design, item development, test design, scoring student responses, the student questionnaire, student background information, sampling and weighting, data collection procedures and data management, and scaling procedures. The report include an extensive collection of tables and figures.

Annual Report, Town Of Whitefield, New Hampshire Year Ending December 31, 2024, Whitefield Town Representatives

Whitefield, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Annual Reports Of The Selectmen, Tax Collector, Town Clerk, Trustees Of The Cemetery, Trustees Of The Public Library, Trustees Of The Trust Funds And Treasurer For The Year Ending December 31, 2024, Board Of Education And School Treasurer For The Year Ending June 30, 2024, Together With The Statistics Of The Town Of East Kingston, New Hampshire 2024, East Kingston Town Representatives

East Kingston, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Belknap County, New Hampshire 2024 Annual Report, Belknap County Representatives

Belknap County, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a county in the state of New Hampshire.

Harrison Burckart's Portfolio, Harrison M. Burckart

Honors College Portfolios

This portfolio offers a glimpse into the curriculum of a student majoring in Finance and Data Analytics who completed what is normally a four-year degree in two and a half years. From pieces involving cultural appraisal to creative writing, self-reflection, and more, readers can come to appreciate the rich coursework involved in the student’s studies. These academic pieces show the student’s growing ability over four years to assess situations at hand, detect issues within them, implement change, and evaluate circumstances. More simply, these pieces show how involvement in the curriculum teaches students to think according to the professional process, regardless …

Central Washington University 2025-2026 University Catalog, Central Washington University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

A Set Of Axioms Providing A Basis For Understanding And Analyzing Work Systems In Organizational Settings, Steven Alter

Business Analytics and Information Systems

This paper proposes 24 axioms that form a basis for understanding and analyzing sociotechnical and totally automated work systems in organizational settings. The introduction identifies reasons for trying to develop axioms of that type. Two background sections compare axioms with other types of “knowledge objects”, illustrate the minimal presence of axioms in the IS discipline, define the domain of relevance for the axioms discussed here, and explain the process of developing those axioms. The axioms are organized in five categories: 1) system in context, 2) system operation, 3) system goals and goal attainment, 4) system uncertainties, and 5) system-related change. …

Hmong American Caregivers And Kindergarten Readiness, Cheng Y. Her

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Researchers identified a gap in literature and suggested the need for further study by parents from all ethnic groups regarding their perceptions of their children’s school readiness. The participants in this qualitative study were Hmong female primary caregivers with low socioeconomic status. The purpose of the study was to gain insights into their beliefs about the significance of the kindergarten transition, assess their children’s readiness to transition to kindergarten, and determine their children’s preparedness for the kindergarten transition. The findings revealed that most of the participants struggled to understand the transition to kindergarten effectively and needed more collaboration with the …

Equitable Educational Outcomes For New-To-Country Slife Students In Minnesota: The Student Perspective, Krista Lynn Aadland

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Students who are new-to-country and arrive with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE) are increasing in number in Minnesota schools, which is forecasted to continue to grow. Many of these students arrive with trauma, and this ultimately impacts their continued educational experience. Based on student perspectives, schools must be better prepared to receive these students and provide the education they need to ensure their future success. This phenomenological case study aimed to understand whether current program models within a high school in the metro area of Minnesota best served new-to-country SLIFE students. Seligman’s Theory of Well Being (2011) and Maslow’s …

Understanding The Lived Experiences Of Minnesota's Pseo Students: A Qualitative Exploration, Joel Edward Olson

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In my dissertation, Understanding the Lived Experiences of Minnesota's PSEO Students: A Qualitative Exploration, I explored students’ experiences of the transition from high school to college via Minnesota’s PSEO program. As a Bethel University faculty member with 19 years of prior experience as a high school English teacher, I have watched the number of PSEO students increase year after year from both sides of the secondary/post-secondary divide. This subtle undoing of the traditional high school to college progression significantly impacts not only the economic outlook for public high schools and colleges, but it also significantly impacts the educational experiences and …

Integrating Medical Plastic Waste Pyrolysis And Circular Economy For Environmental Sustainability, Attia Attia, Mohamed Bassyouni Prof., Reem Nasser Eng., Moataz El-Bagoury Eng., Islam Shaker Eng., Yasser Elhenawy Prof., Dina Aboelela Dr.

Biochemical Engineering

A critical assessment of pyrolysis technologies and reactor designs was discussed, highlighting various reactor configurations. This study explored the influence of catalysts, temperature, heating rate, and residence time on the pyrolysis process, and addressed their effects on product distribution and composition. Safety considerations and strategies for mitigating the potential environmental impacts of pyrolysis were presented. Comparative analyses of the environmental impacts of traditional waste disposal methods versus pyrolysis-based approaches provided insights into the potential reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. The circular economy approach was explored in the context of medical plastic waste pyrolysis. The potential for closing …

Cpaf In Focus Vol. 10 Exemplar Stories Of Innovation And Change In Focus, Michiko Karissa M. Buot, Rona Thea T. Reodica, Cythia Remedios V. De Guia, Johnelda P. Cosep, Therese Marie L. Quilnat, Joanne V. Alvarez, Ma. Cristina Lanorio, Ysabel Aurora Alchupas, Charlene V. Mina

IN FOCUS: Development & Governance

The 10th volume of the In Focus magazine marks a significant milestone since its inception in 2014, celebrating years of development and governance storytelling. Anchored by the theme, "EXEMPLAR: Stories of Innovation and Change In Focus," this volume presents nine unique narratives told through diverse forms such as feature articles, infographics, and photo essays—each written and conceptualized by CPAf's faculty members and researchers. At the heart of this celebratory issue is the special cover story, "Development and Governance Through the Years: As Reflected in the Stories of the In Focus Magazine," which reflects on the magazine's role in making research …

Gary Lemme Papers, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University

University Archives

The Gary Lemme Papers document his career in agricultural education, research, and extension leadership from the 1970s to 2021. Lemme held key academic and administrative positions at South Dakota State University, Michigan State University, the University of Minnesota, and Auburn University, culminating in his tenure as Director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. The collection highlights his contributions to soil science, agronomy, and sustainable agriculture through publications, research initiatives, and extension programs. It includes awards, professional correspondence, international collaboration materials, and institutional records reflecting his leadership in agricultural policy, conservation, and education. This collection provides insight into the development of …

2025 General Assembly Training Manual, Tennessee Ethics Commission, Tennessee. Bureau Of Ethics And Campaign Finance

General Assembly Training Manual

No abstract provided.

Annual Reports To Include The Reports Of The Treasureer, Trustees, Officers, And Boards And Committees Of The Town Of Allenstown, New Hampshire For The Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2024, Allenstown Town Representatives

Allenstown, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Title Ix Sexual Harassment Policy, Massacusetts State Universities

Equal Opportunity Plan

No abstract provided.

Validating Structural Predictions Of Conjugated Macromolecules In Espaloma-Enabled Reproducible Workflows, Madilyn E. Paul, Chris D. Jones, Eric Jankowski

Boise State University Publications and Presentations

We incorporated Espaloma forcefield parameterization into MoSDeF tools for performing molecular dynamics simulations of organic molecules with HOOMD-Blue. We compared equilibrium morphologies predicted for perylene and poly-3-hexylthiophene (P3HT) with the ESP-UA forcefield in the present work against prior work using the OPLS-UA forcefield. We found that, after resolving the chemical ambiguities in molecular topologies, ESP-UA is similar to GAFF. We observed the clustering/melting phase behavior to be similar between ESP-UA and OPLS-UA, but the base energy unit of OPLS-UA was found to better connect to experimentally measured transition temperatures. Short-range ordering measured by radial distribution functions was found to be …