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Ub Law Forum Volume 31 Number 2 Spring 2017, University At Buffalo School Of Law

UB Law Forum

No abstract provided.

Collaborating To Make Later Life The Best It Can Be, Ub Law Forum

UB Law Forum

No abstract provided.

Winthrop University Undergraduate Scholarship & Creative Activity 2017, Winthrop University, Undergraduate Research Office

Abstract Books

University College and Winthrop University proudly present Undergraduate Scholarship and Creative Activity 2017. This sixth annual University-wide compilation of undergraduate work chronicles the accomplishments of students and faculty mentors from 29 academic departments and programs, spanning all five colleges of the university: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Business Administration (CBA), College of Education (COE), College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) and University College (UC).

April 2017 Quicknotes, Southern Adventist University

QuickNotes – Advancement e-Newsletter

QuickNotes is an e-newsletter that comes from Advancement at Southern Adventist University. April 2017 edition features the article "$50 Million Campaign Addresses College Affordability".

Rapid Innovations In Care: Building On The Success Of A Care Transitions Team., Laura J. Benner Rn, Bsn, Acm-Rn, Ccctm, Cathryn L. Kelly Bs, Rn, Ldn, Ccctm

Population Health

No abstract provided.

New Frontiers 2016-2017, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Office Of Graduate Studies And Research

New Frontiers

New Frontiers 2016-2017 Features:

• Prison Attitudes - Timbre Wulf-Ludden
• Sound Structures - Anthony Donofrio
• Arthurian Legend - Rebecca Umland
• Fluorescence - Haishi Cao
• Attitudes, Knowledge, Skills - Christine Chasek
• Superheroes Collide - David Palmer
• Embracing Scholarship - Kay Hodge
• Muscular Achitecture - Kazuma Akehi

Law And Health Care Newsletter, Spring 2017

Law & Health Care Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Relationship Between Parenting Styles And Mathematics Achievement, Laura Kramer

Master of Education Program Theses

This action research project examined the relationship between parenting styles and mathematics achievement for middle school students at a small Christian school in the Midwestern United States. The participants were 22 fifth through eighth grade students and their parents. Students and their parents completed surveys measuring the parenting dimensions of demandingness and responsiveness, which were used to determine the overall parenting style in the home. Parenting styles determined by the surveys were compared to mathematics scores from the students’ most recent achievement test. The study results indicate that an authoritative parenting style does not necessarily correlate with higher mathematics achievement …

Parent Support Groups And Well-Being: Investigating The Benefits Of Parent Support Groups For Families Of Children With Special Needs, Rachel Zeutenhorst

Master of Education Program Theses

This qualitative research study seeks to identify if peer support groups for parents with children who have disabilities are beneficial to the parents’ physical and emotional well-being. Previous literature has shown that parents of children with disabilities feel more knowledgeable, accepted, and empowered when they are able to share their successes and struggles with parents who are in similar situations. Furthermore, the literature also shows that when parents are actively involved with their child’s school, other parents, and their community, their children earn higher grades, attend school more often, have better social skills, and are more likely to attend college …

Scholarworks Statistics - April 2017, Scholarworks

ScholarWorks Reports

For the month of April 2017, ScholarWorks recorded a total of 21,767 full-text and additional file downloads and 11,932 page views.

2017-2018 Boise State University Graduate Catalog, Boise State University Office Of The Registrar

University Catalogs

The graduate catalog describes the graduate programs offered by Boise State University and the policies, procedures, and requirements that govern those programs. Other pertinent university publications are the Boise State University Student Handbook, and the Boise State University Policy Manual. All of these publications are available online at www.boisestate.edu along with the online schedule of classes. Prospective students are also encouraged to contact the graduate program coordinator of the program of interest for additional information.

2017-2018 Boise State University Undergraduate Catalog, Boise State University Office Of The Registrar

University Catalogs

This catalog is primarily for and directed at students. However, it serves many audiences, such as high school counselors, academic advisors, and the public. In this catalog you will find an overview of Boise State University and information on admission, registration, grades, tuition and fees, financial aid, housing, student services, and other important policies and procedures. However, most of this catalog is devoted to describing the various programs and courses offered at Boise State.

A Strategy For Teaching Critical Thinking: The Sellmore Case, Joseph F. Castellano, Susan Lightle, Bud Baker

Accounting Faculty Publications

The importance of teaching and applying critical thinking skills is apparently matched by its difficulty in doing so. Sara Rimer, writing for the January 18, 2011, edition of The Hechinger Report, discussed a study by Richard Arum that followed several thousand undergraduates from when they entered college in fall 2005 to when they graduated in spring 2009. Arum’s research, published in his book Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses, found that large numbers of students did not learn critical thinking, complex reasoning, and written communication skills. Arum used testing data and student surveys from 24 colleges and universities ranging …

Connections, 04/2017, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Professor receives Society for Public Health Education Technology Award
• Occupational therapy students win prestigious awards
• BLVS faculty contribute to core text for their field
• College-wide scholarships awarded for 2017-18
• CHHS is 'Biggest Loser' in Michigan Battle of Buildings
• Western Regional AHEC and CHHS Immersion Days
• WMU to hold Foster Care Awareness Walk May 20

New American Barriers To Higher Education, Tonya Thurlow

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

This is a qualitative investigation of barriers to New Americans in Maine in pursuing and continuing with higher education. Research will be based in Critical Race Theory and aims to involve professionals, New Americans in Maine and New Americans in Maine who have left the Social Work program at University of Southern Maine. History in the United States is rooted largely in the lived experience of the dominant patriarchal culture while at times inaccurately depicting other ethnicities, race and cultures. There is little research about New Americans attending school, and less still that is reflective of specific degree programs, particularly …

Experience Of Adults With Special Needs In Sexual Education Programs, Kate C. Hallissey

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

Adults with special needs are discouraged from exploring their sexuality, expressing it, accessing sexual health care, and learning about their sexual rights. As a result, this population experiences higher rates of sexually transmitted diseases and sexual abuse than the general population (Saxe & Flanagan, 2014). Adults with special needs deserve to receive sexual education programming that provides them with the information they need to make informed choices about sexuality and relationships. Understanding their experiences in sexual education programs can better inform future programming for this population.

Physical Activity Levels & Successful Aging, Ryan R. Bourque

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

Hypothesis: Greater levels of physical activity have a positive correlation with greater levels of independence as well as better outcomes with respect to self-perceived health-related quality of life for elderly individuals (65+ years of age).

Therapist Experience Treating Female Sexual Assault Survivors, Melinda Irving

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

Sexual assault often results in survivors experiencing Post traumatic stress disorder or depression. The phenomena of treating survivors in therapy after a sexual assault, has been researched thoroughly from the view of clients. Qualitative research done from therapists experiences is not as abundant in the literature. Therapists experiences treating female survivors of sexual abuse was explored, using a phenomenological research method. Examining therapist's perspective on providing therapy with survivors, can support other therapists working with women who have survived a sexual assault

Lcsw-Perceived Therapeutic Alliance And Job Satisfaction A Correlational Pilot Study, Daniel J. Kelly

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

One-hundred-and-fifty Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) were sent surveys measuring demographics, therapeutic alliance, and job satisfaction. Past literature suggests that clinician-perceived therapeutic alliance is related to job satisfaction. Results of this study failed to confirm this. Implications and limitations are discussed

Veterans Experience Using Acupuncture As An Alternative Treatment, Stacy Leet

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

There is growing dissatisfaction within the veteran community with their conventional health care options. This dissatisfaction has led to an increase in seeking complementary and alternative treatments, like acupuncture. There is increased need to understand the experience of veterans who use acupuncture as an alternative treatment for their physical or mental health care needs. This phenomenological study interviewed veterans (n=6) to gain a deeper understanding of their experiences using acupuncture as alternative treatment. The outcomes of this study will add to the knowledge base and provide social workers and health providers a wider range of care options that will continue …

Trauma & Substance Use, Kaitlyn Arnold

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

Research Question: How is trauma and substance use connected?

The Student Experience Of Sexual Education In Maine Public Schools, Grace Nevins, Michael Johnston

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

The modern sexual climate of the Unites States often contradicts the moral values taught to young people in sexual education classes in the public school system. Studies have shown that the traditional “abstinence only” method, which was made popular during the 1990’s, was ineffective in the prevention of young pregnancy and the reduction in sexually transmitted diseases (Schwarz, 2007). Teenagers are increasingly exposed to more sexualized content through a variety of media; however, this often contradicts the messages they receive in schools, particularly the “abstinence only” educational model.

Parenting A Black Child In America: Fears And Experiences, Tonya Bailey-Curry

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

This study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the lived experience of parents with black children by asking the following questions: How do you think your experiences of parenting a black child differs from parents of non-black children? What would you estimate are the differences between parenting a black male child and a black female child? How do you educate your children about engaging with law enforcement? What are your fears in parenting at this time? Ø How is your experience of parenting different than they way which you were raised?

Behavioral Health Unit: Case Study At The Portland Police Department, Anne Sedlack

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

There are 8,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States. 1,000 have some form of specialized policing and response presence - which means that they have at least a few officers who are crisis intervention trained (CIT). 200 of these law enforcement agencies have some form of program that is beyond a few police officers trained in CIT. In 2016, there were 6 departments that were awarded a grant from the Department of Justice and Bureau of Justice Assistance. These six are currently learning sites dedicated to studying the affects of having a behavioral health specialized co-response team. The Portland …

Effects Of Political Environment On Individuals And Relationship, Ariana Blethen

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

The intended purpose of this study is to provide participants with a platform to share their experience in both the current political environment and through other political times in their lifetime as an individual and as a person in a same sex relationship. The research question addressed was focused on individual experiences over time, experiences as a couple, views on current politics and perception of the impact of the political environment on individuals and couples’ experience of life. In summation, a primary research question could be brought to “How do you feel the current political environment affects you as an …

Talking To Parents About Adolescent Sexuality, Amie M. Ashcraft, Pamela J. Murray

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

No abstract provided.

External Funding Bulletin, Spring 2017, Uno Office Of Research And Creative Activity

Sponsored Programs Bulletins

This bulletin features recent award recipients.

Tennessee Law Spring 2017, University Of Tennessee College Of Law

Tennessee Law

No abstract provided.

The Experiences Of Asylum Seekers Who Are Temporarily Housed By Faith Communities While Experiencing Homelessness, Nicholas Meintel

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

The purpose of this study is to gain deeper understanding of the experiences of homeless asylum seeking individuals who were temporarily housed by families in the greater Portland area. In response to the need for housing for asylum seeking families, three local churches founded a housing initiative in 2016 to provide temporary housing and other assistance when the beds were full at the local family shelter. While literature pertaining to the role of faith-based organizations in helping displaced persons is abundant, few studies focus on the experiences of those hosted by faith-based organizations while seeking asylum. The current study seeks …

The Impact Of Incarceration For Women Who Have Children: A Phenomenological Study, Chelsea White

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

To address this gap in the literature, this phenomenological study will investigate the lived experience of incarcerated mothers to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be separated from their child due to incarceration.