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As112-002: Heritage & Values Usaf1, Alexus Berry

Aerospace Studies Syllabi

No abstract provided.

As 334-002 Leading People & Effective Comm Ii, John Phinney

Aerospace Studies Syllabi

No abstract provided.

As 335-002 Leadership Lab, John Phinney

Aerospace Studies Syllabi

No abstract provided.

As 222-002 Team & Leadership Fundamental Ii, James Carter

Aerospace Studies Syllabi

No abstract provided.

As 336- 002 Poc Leadership Lab, John Phinney

Aerospace Studies Syllabi

No abstract provided.

As 444-002 Natl Sec Affairs & Prep Act Ii, Eric Laake

Aerospace Studies Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Pe 145-002 Air Force Physical Training, John Phinney, James Carter, Alexus Berry, Eric Laake, Isreal Mccauley

Aerospace Studies Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Ds 644-002, 004: Introduction To Big Data, Ravneet Kaur

Data Science Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Ds 637-102: Python And Mathematics, Daming Li

Data Science Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Ds 650-002: Data Visualization, Aritra Dasgupta

Data Science Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Ds 680-102: Natural Language Processing, Mengnan Du

Data Science Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Bmet 440-342: Bmet Experiential Learning, Chang Yaramothu

School of Applied Engineering and Technology Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Bridge To Stability: A Recovery And Employment Program For Homeless Individuals In Washington D.C., Jalayah Bannister, Sanaa Evans, Jerry Harrison, Joseph John, Echezonachukwu Nmoh, Medha Kurukunda

DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)

In Washington, D.C. the total number of homeless individuals in 2024 was 5,616 people (Homelessness in D.C., n.d.). Amongst this population, substance misuse is 1.5% higher in homeless populations versus low-income peoples with housing (Mosel, 2025). This increased vulnerability to substance use disorder (SUD) significantly contributes to a cycle of relapsing, unemployment, and housing instability. Our program, Bridge to Stability, works to address two interconnected challenges: substance use disorder and chronic homelessness. By combining shelter, rapid access to treatment, peer mentorship, and job training, this intervention creates a structured and inclusive bridge to long-term recovery for homeless populations experiencing SUD. …

S.O.M.: Sexed On The Move, Mikal Kidane, Michael Wang, Jevonte Mccollum, Aliah Gombio, Maraki Gelgalo, Sana Hafiz

DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a major public-health challenge in the United States, particularly among young people. Washington, D.C. reflects this trend: the metropolitan area ranks ninth-highest nationwide, with 1,081 reported STD cases per 100,000 residents—including 22,829 cases of chlamydia, 136 of gonorrhea, and 1,085 of syphilis (Vilakazi, 2024). Most cases are concentrated in Wards 7 and 8, where many young adults lack access to comprehensive sex education and clinical care.

Our project, SexEd on the Move (S.O.M.), tackles this gap by sending mobile clinics into low-income neighborhoods throughout the District. We start with peer-led theater and poetry workshops to …

Doug Laycock And Creativity In Restitution—The Henrietta Lacks Litigation As A Test Case, Doug Rendleman, Caprice L. Roberts

Scholarly Articles

This Article explores the Henrietta Lacks litigation as a test case for Professor Laycock's writings and theories on the law of unjust enrichment and restitution remedies. A series of modern lawsuits brought by the Lacks Estate allege that defendant companies continue to make unjust profits with knowledge of the unsavory provenance of the Henrietta Lacks immortal cell line. The only count in the complaints is unjust enrichment. The core remedy is restitutionary disgorgement of unjust gains. The authors connect the novel nature of the lawsuits to foundational restitution principles. Professor Laycock's scholarly articles, books, and law reform projects bring deeper …

The Impact Of Youth Leadership Programs On West Virginia Youth Resilience Skills, Heather Mcdonnell-Stalnaker

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

The purpose of this research is to examine the impact that youth leadership programs have on WV youth resilience skills, as measured by the Wagnild Resilience Scale (RS). This research adds to the current body of knowledge by focusing on a specific set of resilience skills as measured by The Resilience Scale (RS): purpose, perseverance, equanimity, self-reliance, and existential aloneness. To determine the impact of youth leadership programs and/or organizations on resilience skills, WV youth ages 13-18 were given the Resilience Scale Assessment. This research is a non-experimental, comparative study looking at the differences in Resilience Scale scores between WV …

Civilian Purchase Of Assault Weapons: Necessary To The Security Of A Free State?, Jacob Baron

UIC Law Review

No abstract provided.

Faculty Accountability In Higher Education: Navigating Complexity And Equity, Mary Margaret Cunningham

Teacher Education Faculty Publications

This chapter examines the complex landscape of faculty accountability in modern higher education institutions. It analyzes the traditional supervisory structures and evaluation systems while highlighting emerging challenges and tensions in faculty assessment. Additionally, it explores the multiple dimensions of faculty accountability, including the tenure and promotion process, the role of student evaluations, and peer review systems. Particular attention is given to how these systems impact faculty of underrepresented identities and the increasing prevalence of non- tenure track positions. This chapter also explores how mission creep and shifting facultystudent dynamics affect accountability standards. Through an analysis of current practices and limitations, …

Reimagining Compliance: Explainable Ai Models For Financial Regulatory Audits, Hrishikesh Desai

Faculty Publications

This chapter develops an analytical model for Explainable AI (XAI) designed to support major types of banking regulatory compliance audits. Financial institutions increasingly rely on AI for efficiency in compliance tasks, but the opacity of complex models creates challenges in meeting regulatory transparency requirements. The proposed mathematical framework incorporates explainability as a quantifiable constraint in the optimization of AI models across five critical audit categories: CAMELS examinations, BSA/AML compliance, Consumer Compliance, IT Audits, and Internal Audits. By quantifying explainability through information- theoretic measures and Shapley values, the model balances predictive performance with regulatory requirements. The methodology is validated through a …

U.S. Drought Monitor, April 8, 2025

United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive

U.S. Drought Monitor, April 8, 2025

2025 Nebraska Business

College of Business: Trade Publications

2025 Nebraska Business

Six Years Of Proposed Ai Legislation Across The Us States: What’S On Policymakers’ Minds?, Luisa Nazareno Phd, Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn Phd, Research Institute For Social Equity Rise

Research Institute for Social Equity

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies expand rapidly, public debate has focused on their societal impacts and the need for regulatory oversight. This report offers the first overview of the “what, where, and when” of AI-related legislation introduced in U.S. state legislatures between 2019 and 2024, analyzing key policy trends, priorities, and equity considerations. Although relatively few bills have been enacted, legislative activity has accelerated, reflecting growing political attention to the promises and risks of AI. Most approved bills focus on regulating public or private sector uses of AI, establishing commissions or study groups, and updating education and workforce development programs. …

George William Castone: An Integrated Baseball Life At The Close Of The Nineteenth Century, Revised, Mark E. Eberle

Monographs

George William Castone was a Black baseball player during the 1880s and 1890s. He pitched for integrated town teams and minor league teams, as well as Black clubs, such as the Lincoln Giants in Nebraska and the Cuban Giants in the northeastern United States. Most of his time on the diamond was spent in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska, but Castone also played on an otherwise white barnstorming team organized in Salt Lake City that traveled through Montana, Oregon, and California. He was among the few Black players on minor league teams in the Colorado State League in 1889 and the …

2024 United Nations Millennium Fellowship Showcase, Lynn University

United Nations Millennium Fellowship

2024 United Nations Millennium Fellows:

• Alecia Hinrichsen
• Amaia Taylor
• Arianna Resnick
• Daniel Miranda Duarte
• Diana Umerova
• Duda Dourado
• Marichi Aria
• Olga Roussos
• Tonya George
• Vishwa Shukla

A Shadow’S Bliss: Bassanio’S Story, Ruth Vanita

Global Humanities and Religions Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

I Can See A Future… Creative Ways To Talk About Climate Change, Georgia Young

MESM Major Papers

Though a majority of Americans accept climate change as a reality, most people are hesitant to discuss the issue. And the implications of climate silence have far-reaching effects, including less action on climate change. This project synthesizes recent research on climate change, climate silence, and climate action to create a workbook-style zine. This tool is meant to help people who are concerned about the changing climate have generative, deep conversations about this crisis. Through a literature review, a first-person interview, and centering inclusive science communication principles, I created I can see a future: Creative ways to talk about climate change. …

The Green Advantage: An Analysis Of Open Access Publications At A Mid-Sized University, Lisa M. Rose-Wiles, Maria A. Barca

Library Publications

Introduction: The escalating cost of journals, loss of access to research results, and mandates by funding agencies favor Open Access (OA). The suggestion that OA publications are cited more than those behind paywalls should appeal to faculty where citations are critical for promotion and tenure. Further, the option to publish Green OA without cost would be advantageous to faculty who lack financial support for OA publications.

Methods: We used data from Scopus to analyze field weighted citation counts (FWCI) for OA publications over 20 years in terms of OA type, document type, subject area, and subject normalized impact factor.

Results: …

Application Of A New Learning Company Layers Model Through Participatory Action Research, Donald L. Jones

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Objective: This dissertation utilized Participatory Action Research to explore the impact of implementing a new learning organization model in the field, The Learning Company Layers Model. The concept of a learning organization was made popular by Senge (1990/2006) and further advanced by Gilley and Maycunich (2000a), who expanded the idea that employee development involved more than training. Studies indicating that these models have not been widely adopted by organizational leadership inspired the development of a new model using an adult learning-supported, layered approach as a potential introductory phase of such a transition.

Method: The literature review examined the …

Equity Implications Of The Unchanged Federal Minimum Wage Since 2009, Yali Pang Phd, Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn Phd, Cameron Williams, Research Institute For Social Equity Rise

Research Institute for Social Equity

This year marks 16 years since the federal minimum wage was raised in 2009. It is the longest period in its history without any increase. Even though over 20 states increased their minimum wage rates in 2025, there are still 20 states adhering to the federal minimum wage of $7.25. While the minimum wage at the federal level and in many states has remained stagnant, the prices of all life essentials have continued to increase across the country, with $1 in July 2009 having the same buying power of $1.46 in July 2024. Today, an individual needs an hourly wage …

Disseminating Evidence-Based Assessments To Educators In South Africa And Vietnam Through Behavioural Skills Training, Andresa A. De Souza, Dani M. Pizzella, Cong Van Tran, Nicolette V. Roman

Educator Preparation & Leadership Faculty Works

Students’ interfering behaviour is a common concern among educators working in special and general education classrooms. Interfering behaviour can significantly compromise students’ educational experiences and educators’ ability to create a conducive learning environment. Evidence-based assessments and interventions for interfering behaviour in the classroom involve identifying the variables in the student’s immediate environment influencing these behaviours. There has been little to no dissemination of evidence-based assessments for classroom management in developing nations such as South Africa and Vietnam. In the current study, we used a single-case design to assess the effectiveness and acceptability of behavioural skills training (BST) in teaching educators …