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Academic Village Finance Authority Board Of Directors Meeting - Notice And Agenda 04/24/2025, Uc Law Sf

2025 Board of Directors Agenda and Materials

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Constructing A Teaching Identity That Centers A Multilingual Stance Using Digital Literacies, Melissa Garcia, Nancy Dubetz, Jayra Sanchez

Publications and Research

Throughout their preparation programs, bilingual education teacher candidates (TCs) are asked to develop a “multilingual stance” (Garcia et al, 2017) which emphasizes valuing their own and their students’ multilingualism and linguistic diversity (Morea & Fisher, 2023; Duek & Nilsberth, 2022), as well as planning and implementing culturally and linguistically responsive lessons. Our study sought to understand whether and how taking part in computing and digital literacies (CDL) integrated teacher education activities could support TCs to develop this multilingual stance. Objectives and significance Authors of this poster teach three courses that span the course sequence of study in a Pre-K to …

Global Terminal And Container Services Inc V. Mohamed Elghobashy

2025 Decisions

Agency

Usa V. Omar Colon

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of Delaware

Facilitating Student Advancement: A High School Toolkit For Developing Professional Skills, Makenzie J. Mccain

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

Objective:

As students transition from high school to their next step, they are expected to demonstrate a different and often higher level of professional skills to successfully navigate their new roles. Existing research identifies these skills as highly valuable in industry and education, however there is a gap in research and resources that focus on high school students developing these essential skills. This quality improvement project focused on the development of a toolkit to fill this gap, providing an explicit, student-centered resource for professional skill development.

Methods:

The development of the Professional Skills Student Toolkit utilized established theoretical frameworks and …

Addressing Parent Confidence With Developmental Milestones Post-Nicu Discharge: A Developmental Discharge Toolkit, Schayla Axson

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

Objective: NICU parents have a higher prevalence of depression and anxiety compared to term, healthy newborn parents. The support while in the NICU is often tremendous; however, the guidance for the transition to home can be underwhelming. This quality improvement project aims to address parents’ confidence in providing developmentally progressive care through a resource toolkit post-NICU discharge.
Methods: A needs assessment was completed by nurses and NICU parents to identify gaps in education and confidence in providing developmental care post-discharge. A therapeutic neonatal discharge toolkit was created to guide activities to support the achievement of developmental milestones for NICU graduates. …

College Of Liberal Arts Annual Awards Ceremony, 2025, Lee Cohen, University Of Mississippi. College Of Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts Awards

The College of Liberal Arts presented awards to its faculty, staff, students, and alumni in the Gertrude C. Ford Center Student Union Ballroom.

Kappa Delta Pi Honored With Celebration Of Teaching, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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Surgical Specimen Management Protocols In The Pre-Analytical Phase, Jordan L. Hall

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract

Purpose

This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to decrease surgical specimen errors during the pre-analytical phase at the target institution by 50% by January 2025 by developing best practices for specimen labeling and documentation.

Background

The QI project was implemented within a level two trauma center with a 24-suite operating room (OR) in The Woodlands, Texas, which provides care across all surgical specialties except ophthalmology.

Methodology

The target institution changed from nurse-hand-written specimen labels and requisition sheets to electronic medical record (EMR) generated specimen labels and requisition sheets. The change was congruent with the target institution’s shift to a new …

Impact Of Exercise To Treat Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Systematic Review, Melissa M. Cortez, Kayla Aikins, Amy C. Arnold, Jeffrey R. Boris, Todd E. Davenport, Katie Johnson, Hagar S. Kattaya, Laurence Kinsella, Mary M. Mcfarland, Ryan Pelo, Clayton D. Powers, Kelsi Schiltz, Lauren E. Stiles, Lauren Ziaks, Tae Hwan Chung, Claudia Dal Molin

Pacific Faculty Work

Background: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic condition associated with a high symptom burden and decreased quality of life (QOL). Exercise is currently considered to be a first line non-pharmacological treatment for POTS. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the impact of exercise on cardiovascular and patient-centered outcomes in patients with POTS. Purpose: To evaluate whether exercise benefits patients with POTS by synthesizing data from published clinical studies. Methods: Electronic databases, including Medline, Embase, CINAHL Complete, Cochrane CENTRAL, and others were searched and results were exported on May 2, 2023. Study inclusion: those that utilized …

The Effects Of Goal Setting On Sports Performance Of Competitive Athletes: A Meta-Analytic Review, Kelsi L. Crotts

Theses and Dissertations

Goal setting is widely used by athletes as a strategy to enhance sports performance. Despite its theoretical foundation in Goal Setting Theory (GST), empirical research has yielded mixed findings regarding its effectiveness in competitive athletic settings. Prior meta-analyses have included studies across various skill levels and motor tasks unrelated to sport, limiting their applicability to experienced athletes. The current meta-analytical review aimed to (1) evaluate the impact of goal setting on sports performance among competitive athletes, (2) examine the influence of goal characteristics such as difficulty, specificity, proximity, type, source, and feedback, and (3) identify methodological limitations in existing research …

Epic Fantasy As A Postsecular Genre: The Stormlight Archive's Approach To Religion And Belief, Liz Busby

Theses and Dissertations

Epic fantasy as a genre has often been neglected due to its perceived conservative roots that clash with critical reading practices. This paper proposes that a postsecular lens may be more suitable to the critical study of epic fantasy and examines perhaps the most popular contemporary epic fantasy, Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive, through a postsecular lens, First, the paper examines how the Stormlight Archive combines the premodern, fantastical worldview with modern and post-modern concerns to reinvigorate its exploration of the religious "big questions" through a renewed focus on the spiritual nature of the individual. Next, it examines how Sanderson presents …

Assessing The Impact Of Internal Flow Dynamics On Detection Region Concentrations Of Low-Cost Optical Particle Counters, Livingstone Quarshie

Theses and Dissertations

Particulate matter (PM) poses significant risks to human health and the environment, making accurate measurement essential for exposure assessment and regulatory decisions. While traditional reference methods provide reliable data, they are often bulky, expensive, and difficult to maintain. Optical Particle Counters (OPCs) offer a cost-effective alternative, commonly used in clean rooms, residential spaces, and personal exposure monitoring. These devices rely on light scattering to measure PM concentrations. However, low cost OPCs face challenges related to calibration and measurement accuracy, requiring careful performance evaluation. This study used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools, CONVERGE Studio and ANSYS Fluent, to simulate a simplified …

2024-2025 Senior Recital - Jaewon Baek (Cello), Jaewon Baek, Yu-Hsuan Feng

Junior and Senior Recitals

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Trace Element Contamination In The Coastal Gray Wolves Of Southeast Alaska, Miranda Brohman

All HCAS Student Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations

Gray wolves (Canis lupus), northern sea otters (Enhydra lutris) and salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) play vital roles in southeast Alaska, yet all are exposed to trace element (TE) bioaccumulation. This study examines dietary patterns and TE accumulation in four northern Lynn Canal wolf populations (Douglas Island, Juneau, Gustavus, and Pleasant Island) using stable isotope analysis (SIA) (δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N) and TE assessments. SIA revealed that wolves in Juneau and Douglas Island primarily consumed terrestrial prey, whereas wolves in Gustavus and Pleasant Island exhibited enriched isotopic signatures indicative of a marine-based diet, particularly …

My Protector, Alexis Kirkpatrick

Intertext

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We Could Use A Different Perspective, Jon Michael Singletary Sr.

Intertext

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Section Intro: Chew This, Sebastian Guinassi, Wesley Tipton

Intertext

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Section Intro: Where The Love Is, Kaylee Ramirez, Wesley Tipton

Intertext

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The Thanksgiving Day Potato Battle, Lauren Van Stone

Intertext

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Gentle Parenting: The Right Way To Raise Children…Right?, Victoria Chen

Intertext

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The Bottom 10%, Katelyn Longo

Intertext

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Editors - Intertext 2025, Intertext Journal

Intertext

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Understanding The Attention Economy And Its Negative Effects: Consumerism Is Consuming Us, Aidan Shane

Intertext

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Cultivating Resilience Through Play: An Educational Tool For Early Childhood Development, Lauren Soltis

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

Educating caregivers on early childhood development can empower them to use therapeutic play to support their child’s growth in life skills. This project aimed to enhance caregivers' understanding of play-based strategies that promote resilience during early development. The educational tool was designed for occupational therapists to share with caregivers of children receiving OT services. It simplifies key developmental milestones related to play, social interaction, and the foundational skills needed to build resilience. The occupational therapy team reported that the tool is both relevant and practical for pediatric use, and they believe it will support therapeutic carryover at home.

Faculty Highlights: Walter Champion Professor, Thurgood Marshall School Of Law, Office Of The Provost

Faculty Highlights

Professor Walter Champion – A Leader in Sports and Entertainment Law

Liberatory Librarianship - Authors@Eiu Book Talk, Brian W. Keith, Laurie N. Taylor

All Faculty Scholarship

In Liberatory Librarianship: Stories of Community, Connection, and Justice, Brian Keith, Laurie Taylor, and Shamin Renwick explore how librarianship can be a vehicle for empowerment, equity, and social justice. In this Authors@EIU talk, Brian Keith and Laurie Taylor share the inspiration, process, and key ideas behind the book, including how their work with the Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) shaped their thinking about uncolonized, community-driven models for digital libraries. Drawing from examples across cultural heritage institutions, the speakers trace how traditional archives have often perpetuated colonial power structures, and how liberatory librarianship proposes a forward-looking alternative that centers …

April 24 Elections, Census & Redistricting Update, Jeffrey M. Wice

Elections, Census & Redistricting Updates

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Wind Symphony: April 25, 2025, Anthony C. Marinello, Colby Powers, Wes Smith, Jennifer Budlong-Brewers

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts

April 25, 2025

Friday Evening

8:00 p.m.

Collaborative Piano Recital: April 24, 2025, School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

April 24, 2025

Thursday Evening

7:30 p.m.