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Assessing Scientific Literacy And Applied Anatomy Across The Biology Curriculum, Ash Heim, Vera Mcilvain

One University Assessment Celebration

No abstract provided.

Nahuatl Club, Language Learning Center

LAII Events

Join the Nahuatl Club for a birthday celebration!

Abril Para La Palabra Y El Cuarto Encuentro De Ángeles En La Tierra Del Encanto, Dr. Erbey Mendoza Negrete, Dr. Jorge Alan Flores Flores, Adriana Candia, Jose Manuel Garcia, Dr.Virginia Ordoñez, Levi Romero, Hector Contreras Lopez, Dr. Carmen Amato, Sandra Marroquin, Dr. Patricia Rosas Lopategui, Dr. Iram Esai Evangelista Avila

LAII Events

Abril para la palabra 2026 and Cuarto Encuentro de Ángeles en La Tierra del Encanto includes great poetry and narrative readings, literary talks, book presentations, and much more by special guests, students from the Spanish and Portuguese Department, and poets from México and United States.

El mar mismo | April 10, 2026 | 2:30 PM | Erbey Mendoza Negrete & Héctor Conteras López

La obra de Enrique Servín "es un patrimonio de la literatura y la cultura humana; [pienso] que el decurso de los años agigantará esa obra; que su poesía resiste múltiples y hasta contradictorias interpretaciones; que sus ensayos …

Hungary For More? Russian Storm-1516 Narratives And Engagement Tactics Targeting Hungary’S 2026 Parliamentary Election., Ella Murray, Darren Linvill, Patrick Warren

Media Forensics Hub Reports

This report identifies and analyzes a coordinated influence operation aligned with the Russian Storm-1516 ecosystem and targeting Hungary’s 2026 election. The campaign leverages a network of inauthentic social media accounts to disseminate fabricated narratives, amplify political attacks, and undermine trust in Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar and the TISZA party. The campaign reflects a broader evolution in Russian influence operations, combining established narrative laundering techniques with new amplification strategies. These include the use of fabricated media outlets, paid influencers, and a network of commercial marketing accounts with links to Africa. The campaign leverages likely compensated influencer accounts as well as …

Building An Inclusive Workforce: Closing Equity Gaps In Community Colleges And Vocational Schools With Elliott’S Embodied Inclusion 360 Framework, Niki Elliott Ph.D.

Inclusion in Postsecondary Education

Community colleges and vocational schools serve as critical access points to higher education and upward mobility, yet historically marginalized neurodiverse students—particularly men of color—continue to face inequitable outcomes in retention, completion, and career readiness. Despite rising enrollment in career and technical education programs and increasing workforce demand, institutional practices often rely on fragmented supports that overlook the interplay of physiology, environment, culture, trauma, and instructional design. Closing these equity gaps requires a holistic, embodied approach informed by neuroscience, trauma studies, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Elliott’s Embodied Inclusion 360 (EI 360) Framework offers such a model, integrating five interdependent domains—physiological, relational, …

Dialectical Inquiry: Questions And Conversations That Enhance Learning And Encourage Development Of Self-Governance, Linda Barrett

Master of Arts in Classical Studies

This research considers the influence of dialectical questions and conversations on learning and the development of self-governance. The term dialectic has roots in the Greek dialegesthai, meaning to talk through, or to converse. Dialectic is a form of dialogue that pursues truth through questions that consider opposing or multiple perspectives of an idea or issue and conversation toward a clearer understanding of those perspectives. The dialectic is the “spirit of inquiry” at the heart of classical Christian education. It is often the locus, or place, of learning because asking questions and engaging in dialogue are essential ways in …

Celebration Of Service To Spotlight Community Impact At Ole Miss, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will recognize the accomplishments of students, faculty, staff and campus partners in community engagement on Tuesday (April 14) during the 11th annual Celebration of Service Awards.

Learning And Connecting 360: Adding Student And Alumni Voices To Program Assessment, Jane Read

One University Assessment Celebration

No abstract provided.

The Scarlet - Volume Civ, No. 10 (April 10, 2026), Scarlet Staff

The Scarlet (Student Newspaper) (2011-present)

The April 10, 2026 edition of The Scarlet (est. 1939), Clark University's student-run newspaper. The Scarlet is intellectually and editorially independent of the University. This issue is a satirical April Fools Day edition of The Scarlet.

Cultivating Wisdom And Virtue: A Professional Development Model For Teachers Entering Classical Schools, Andrea Lyons Wells

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education at Morehead State University by Andrea Lyons Wells on April 10, 2026.

Meeting The Needs Of Students With Low Vision Or Blindness: A Resource Guidebook Through The Occupational Therapy Lens, Zoe E. Wilson, Keisa Boykin

Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

The purpose of this project is to develop a guidebook and educational tools to support the academic and social participation needs of students with visual impairments. These tools are intended to help address common challenges children with low vision face in school including difficulties accessing classroom materials, participating in group activities, and keeping up with academic expectations. The guidebook will include evidence-based strategies such as the use of low-vision aids, optical devices, and activity-based supports shown to improve quality of life for children with low vision. By providing practical resources, this project aims to enable educators and occupational therapists to …

Variability On M-Dwarf Stars And Its Effect On Exoplanet Detection, Aylin Garcia Soto

Dartmouth College Ph.D Dissertations

Understanding stellar magnetic activity is crucial for exoplanet research: activity can mask signatures from exoplanet detection and characterization, and impact planetary habitability. This is particularly important for M dwarf stars, which are highly magnetically active, displaying spectroscopic and photometric signatures of flares and rotational variability. In this thesis, I will present two complementary perspectives on M dwarf magnetic activity. First, I will discuss a study of short-term variability. I made new ground-based observations of 77 M dwarfs and tested the connection between chromospheric emission and photometric variability. I find a weak positive correlation between H$\alpha$ luminosity (tracing magnetic heating) and …

From Assessment To Action: Evaluating Support Components In Accelerated Induction To Teaching Programs For Enhanced Candidate Satisfaction And Program Improvement, Traci Catto, Kelli Moransais

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

The transition from preservice teacher preparation to full-time teaching represents one of the most critical and vulnerable periods in an educator's career, with research consistently demonstrating that nearly half of all teachers leave the profession within their first five years. Alternative certification pathways have emerged nationwide to address persistent teacher shortages, yet the quality and intensity of support embedded within these pathways, rather than the pathway type itself, most strongly predicts teacher retention and effectiveness. The Accelerated Induction to Teaching (AIT) program at an R1 University in Florida places teacher preparation candidates into unfilled teaching positions as teachers of record …

Leading Through Stability: How Relational Leadership And Stability Transformed The Culture Of Boone Middle School, Luke P. Thuston

Dissertations

Principal turnover remains a persistent challenge in American education, yet limited research has examined the long-term cultural consequences of chronic leadership instability or the mechanisms through which schools recover. This convergent mixed-methods case study investigated how leadership stability and intentional relationship-building practices influenced the transformation of school climate and culture at Boone Middle School, a suburban middle school in Missouri with a sustained history of administrative turnover. Between 2001 and 2022, the school experienced seven principals and fifteen assistant principals, contributing to normalized instability, diminished relational trust, and skepticism toward organizational change. This study examined the period of leadership stabilization …

The Power Of Connection: Evidence-Based Strategies For Supporting Learners With Autism At Illuminate Academy, Sloan E. Sylvan

OTD Capstone Projects

This doctoral capstone project was completed in partnership with Illuminate Academy, an alternative educational program serving children with autism and developmental disabilities. The project aimed to provide evidence-based support for the organization’s classroom strategies and improve communication of these approaches to families and staff. Key outcomes included the development of a parent-friendly, evidence-based overview of Illuminate Academy’s core strategies, highlighting their role in supporting regulation, engagement, and participation. A concise literature synthesis was created to reinforce these approaches, focusing on sensory processing, co-regulation, play, and participation. Additional contributions included observing a learner during a classroom transition and developing individualized supports …

Empowerment Of Patients Through Sexual Wellness Programming, Carly M. Busby

OTD Capstone Projects

Abstract:

This doctoral capstone project was completed in collaboration with Dr. Jenny Archer with Archer Physical Pelvic Floor Therapy. This project highlights empowerment of Dr. Archer and her team through administrative tasks and empowerment of clientele through education materials. The primary deliverable of my project is a six week ‘course,’ addressing pelvic pain through evidence-based therapy practices. Other deliverables include education materials that cover an expanse of pelvic floor and pregnancy related topics. The prominent goal of this capstone project was empowerment through education.

Enhancing Family Centered Care, Participation, And Well-Being In The Nicu, Abigail Schweickhardt

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

Background

Caregiver mental health is often overlooked or not addressed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). When diving into the literature, themes of anxiety, stress, depression and PTSD are reported from NICU caregivers. A metanalysis study reported many caregivers received short discharge notices, and NICU staff deemed caregivers competent in using their child’s medical equipment after a 15-minute brief. The short notices and lack of knowledge in medical equipment causes caregivers to not feel confident in taking care of their infant (Padratzik, 2022). To help improve caregiver mental health, the family centered care model is the gold standard. Caregivers …

Holding Hope: Empowering Parents Through Perinatal And Nicu Palliative Care, Huntington N. Cotten

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

Families receiving perinatal and neonatal Palliative Care (PC) services can experience significant emotional and practical challenges while caring for a child with medical complexities. The Care Companion, a family centered, educational resource, was created in response to survey findings indicating that rehabilitation therapists (OT, PT, and SLP) encountered challenges in providing PC services, followed by site‑specific insights that highlighted additional gaps in family support, education, and parent–infant bonding. This Occupational Therapy (OT) Capstone project was completed within a large academic pediatric medical center providing interdisciplinary PC services to families whose infants have been diagnosed with serious, life‑limiting conditions. The purpose …

Contemporary Roles Of The Royal Oman Police In Promoting Responsible Citizenship In Accordance With Oman Vision 2040, Khalid Ahmed Al-Shaaibi

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

Given the solid international academic approach that ties the consolidation of security and respect for the law with the effectiveness of efforts to enhance national identity and citizenship, the vital role of modern policing services emerges as a tool for deepening the sense of belonging and well-being. An original question also arises about the contemporary roles of the Royal Oman Police in supporting the promotion of citizenship, as a government agency that is legally and factually responsible for maintaining security and public order, in addition to providing varied e-government services, which requires an analysis of the nature of police roles …

The Role Of Student Councils In Promoting Democratic Practices Among Students In Public Schools In The South Al Sharqiyah Governorate Of The Sultanate Of Oman From The Students’ Perspective And Ways To Improve It, Fahad Salim Saif Al-Masruri

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This study aimed to reveal the appreciation score of public-school students in the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman for the role of student councils in enhancing their democratic practice, and ways to develop it, in addition to knowing the impact of variables of gender and stage of study. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the descriptive analytical method, where the researcher prepared a questionnaire consisting of (39) statements, which was applied to the study sample consisting of (268) male and female students in the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate.The results of the study …

A Proposed Vision For An Existing Educational Program For Professional And Economic Resources For Traditional Industries With Economic Returns In The Sultanate Of Oman To Enhance The Orientation Of Post-Basic Education Students Towards Entrepreneurial Work, Saif Al-Maamari, Ruqaya Al-Haddabi, Fawzia Al-Wahaabia

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

The current study aimed to build a proposed vision for an educational program, based on professional funds of knowledge for traditional craft industries with economic returns, to enhance the orientation of post-basic education students in the Sultanate of Oman towards entrepreneurial work. to achieve the goal of the study, the researchers followed the ethnographic approach by applying an ethnographic interview with six experts from those working in traditional craft industries (pottery, palm trees, and the Omani dagger). The study showed many results, the most important of which is that craftsmen in traditional craft industries possess rich professional funds of knowledge …

Parental Awareness And Response To Cyberbullying: A Qualitative Study Of Nigerian Parents, Adaobi Jennifer Iloakasia, Nneka Anthonia Obumse

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

The problem of cyberbullying has been gaining momentum in modern society because of the dynamic development of digital technologies and the extensive use of social media by adolescents. This paper thus examined the parental cognition and reaction to cyberbullying of Nigerian parents with a particular emphasis on Anambra State. The research design in the study was a qualitative one, based on a phenomenological approach to reflect the experiences of parents. Purposive selection of parents with children in secondary schools was done (30 parents). The collection of data was done via semi-structured interviews, and thematic analysis was used to analyze the …

Adapting As Pioneers: A Phenomenological Study Of First-Batch Medical Students In A New Medical Faculty, Hilma Tsurayya Ifitahurroza, Tisnalia Merdya Andyastanti, Anditri Weningtyas, Rosalie Aurellie Wibowo, Callysta Neysa Yusangka

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

Entering medical faculty is inherently demanding for first year student and the challenges are amplified for first-batch students in newly established faculties. These students must navigate academic, social, and professional adaptation simultaneously with evolving institution systems. Understanding their adaptation is essential to support success and resilience. This study aimed to explore the adaptation experiences of first-batch medical students in their first year in a new medical faculty. A descriptive phenomenological approach was employed. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted in September 2024 with seven first-year students at the Faculty of Medicine, State University of Malang, established in 2023. Participants …

A Bibliometric And Analytical Study Of Previous Studies Related To Digital Citizenship, Hafidha Bint Saif Bin Suleiman Al- Karusi, Ruqaiya Bint Khamis Al- Alshibli

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

The current study aimed to investigate previous studies that addressed the topic of curriculum analysis in light of digital citizenship. To achieve the current study’s objective, the researchers employed the descriptive approach “bibliometric analysis.” They used an analysis card to evaluate 31 peer-reviewed scientific studies prepared during the past seven years, from 2017 to 2023. The current study reached several results, the most important of which are: Through its bibliometric analysis of previous studies, the current study demonstrated the low inclusion of digital citizenship in educational curricula, reaching a low rate of 90%. The researchers from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia …

The Perceptions Of Special Education Teachers In The Sultanate Of Oman Regarding The Challenges They Face In Enhancing The Cultural Identity Of Their Students In The First Cycle Of Basic Education., Ruqayah Bint Hassan Al-Hadbiya, Zakia Bint Rashid Bin Amer Al-Siyabi

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

The current study aimed to reveal the challenges faced by first-year special education teachers in the Sultanate of Oman towards enhancing cultural identity among deaf students. To achieve the goal of the study, an open interview was used, which in its final form consisted of ten main questions on a sample of 15 teachers, in various specializations. The results of the study indicated that the challenges lie in the lack of appropriateness of the curriculum for the hearing disabled, the lack of linguistic stock among the hearing disabled, the difficulty and scarcity of educational resources and means, the difficulty of …

The Image Of Omani Society And The Factors Shaping It Among Non-Omanis., Rahma Harith Nasser Al-Harrasi

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

The current study sought to identify the image of the Omani society among non-Omani. Random stratified sampling was used to recruit 245 non-Omani academics working at Sultan Qaboos University, where online questionnaires were distributed. The study revealed that the respondents’ evaluation of the image of the Omani society was high which means that the image of Omani society among non-Omanis is positive. Moreover, the highest evaluation was for the phrase “Omani society is a cohesive society that supports each other”. The study identified several factors that shaped the Omani society’s image among non-Omani such as personal communication, social media, academic …

Effect Of Irrigation Scheduling On Forage Yield And Quality Of Rhodes Grass And Common Vetch Under Water Stress Conditions, Abdo Bakri Fakirah, Adel Alhjami

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

This study examined the effects of different irrigation intervals (7, 14, 21, and 28 days) on the growth, yield, and quality of Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) and common vetch (Vicia sativa L.) under field conditions in Sana'a Governorate, Yemen, during two growing seasons. A randomized complete block design with a split-plot arrangement was employed. Short irrigation intervals (7 and 14 days) significantly enhanced plant height, fresh weight, and dry matter yield in both forage species, whereas moderate water stress (21 days) increased crude protein concentration. Rhodes grass showed higher biomass production, while common vetch achieved superior forage …

Risk Factors Affecting Functional Outcomes Of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients During Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Rehabilitation, Arturo Olazabal

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health concern associated with long-term disability and high healthcare utilization. Evidence guiding post-acute rehabilitation for medically complex TBI populations remains limited, particularly in long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) settings serving medically unstable patients. This study examined clinical and system-level factors associated with functional rehabilitation outcomes among adults with moderate-to-severe TBI in LTACHs. Guided by the Socioecological Model, recovery was conceptualized as interactions across individual, clinical, and organizational levels. This dissertation included three manuscripts using cross-sectional logistic regression and CMS Section GG measures. In Manuscript 1, longer time from injury to LTACH admission …

Volume Cxlv, Number 17, April 10, 2026, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

Puddles Of Grace, Bruce Kuiper

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

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