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Completions 2024-25, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

IPEDS

Welcome to the IPEDS Completions survey component. The Completions component is one of several IPEDS components that is conducted during the Fall data collection period. It collects the number of degrees and certificates awarded by field of study, level of award, race/ethnicity, and gender. The reporting period for the Completions component is during the12-month time period beginning July 1 of the previous calendar year and ending June 30 of the current calendar year; therefore, for this year’s Completions component, the reporting period is between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. The Completions component is also collecting the number of …

Student Financial Aid 2024-25, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

IPEDS

IPEDS Report created by the SWOSU Office of Institutional Research

Outcome Measures 2024-25, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

IPEDS

IPEDS Report created by the SWOSU Office of Institutional Research

Institutional Characteristics 2024-25, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

IPEDS

IPEDS Report created by the SWOSU Office of Institutional Research

Human Resources 2024-25, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

IPEDS

IPEDS Report created by the SWOSU Office of Institutional Research

Finance 2024-25, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

IPEDS

IPEDS Report created by the SWOSU Office of Institutional Research

Fall Enrollment 2024-25, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

IPEDS

IPEDS Report created by the SWOSU Office of Institutional Research

Cost Ii 2024-25, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

IPEDS

IPEDS Report created by the SWOSU Office of Institutional Research

Cost 2024-25, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

IPEDS

IPEDS Report created by the SWOSU Office of Institutional Research

Feasibility Of An Lgbtq+ Public Health Surveillance Platform In Kentucky: A Brief Report On Mental Health Signals, Keith J. Watts, Sydney Howard, Missy Spears, Carolyn Lauckner, Rachel H. Farr, Glenn Means, Justin X. Moore

Social Work Faculty Publications

Background/Objectives: Robust, state-level LGBTQ+ health surveillance is scarce in Kentucky, limiting evidence-based healthcare planning and policy. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and early public-health utility of a community-partnered annual survey and compare selected mental health stressors between Kentucky and non-Kentucky respondents.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey (13 April–15 July 2024) developed with a statewide LGBTQ+ nonprofit. Recruitment occurred via organizational channels and community events. A content warning preceded the survey, which was administered via Qualtrics. Data quality was screened using reCAPTCHA. We assessed feasibility metrics including recruitment and completion rates. Mental health stressors were captured …

Examining The Role Of Peer And Family Belongingness In The Mental Health Of Black Lgbtq+ Youth, Keith J. Watts, M. Alex Wagaman, Andrew D. Eaton, Vivian W. Y. Leung, Shelley L. Craig

Social Work Faculty Publications

A sense of belonging to familial and peer networks is crucial for the mental health of LGBTQ + youth. Black LGBTQ + youth report feeling rejected and isolated due to their sexual and/or gender identities. Utilizing linear regression analyses, this study explored the relationship between peer and family belongingness and levels of depression, anxiety, and self-rated mental health among 181 Black LGBTQ + youth in the United States and Canada. Findings suggest that family and peer belongingness are important factors in Black LGBTQ + youth’s mental health and warrant further study into the protective nature of peer and family relationships …

Arkansas Men's Tennis Record Book, 2024-2025, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Athletics Media Relations

Arkansas Men's Tennis

No abstract provided.

Femininsect, Natalie Martin

Student Work

No abstract provided.

用人工智能學習外語 (Learn A Foreign Language Using Ai), Ming Creekmore

Student Work

This essay examines AI's role in foreign language learning, arguing that while AI tools offer valuable support, they cannot replace traditional classroom instruction.

AI provides convenience: correcting essays, teaching vocabulary and grammar, and enabling anytime practice conversations. However, AI answers aren't always accurate, potentially causing students to learn incorrect information without understanding their mistakes. AI tools also inadequately teach pronunciation and foundational concepts, and cannot properly explain cultural context—crucial for accurate translation and genuine language comprehension. Classroom instruction remains superior because teachers assess individual student levels, provide culturally contextualized teaching, and facilitate natural peer practice.

Despite limitations, AI can effectively …

Prompt Engineering Guide: Scriptwriting Prompt Guide, Tonya Mcmillion

Generative AI

Prompt engineering guide for scriptwriting. Created as part of Collin College's Prompt Engineering Guide.

Conceptualising Coercion In Child/Forced Marriage Through An Intersectional Lens: Narratives Of Survivors And Practitioners In The Us, Sundari Anitha, Manjusha Gupte

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations

This article examines the nature and forms of coercion in the forced marriage of minors in the US. We explore: (i) direct emotional or physical force exercised by parents which is commonly underpinned by dominant constructions of gender and sexuality, a well-rehearsed theme in existing scholarship; (ii) the hitherto unexamined role of intersecting socio-economic disadvantages in vitiating consent; and (iii) how state policies/practices create conducive contexts for child/forced marriage, which is elided in existing scholarship. In extending existing conceptualisations of coercion in child/forced marriage, we explicate the ‘total burden of coercion’ through a focus on the contexts within which consent …

An Evaluation Of Promotional Tools: Trends And Practices, Eve M. Umberger

Honors Projects

It is generally acknowledged that marketers achieve promotion objectives through the optimal use of Advertising, Sales Promotion, Direct Marketing, Personal Selling, the Internet, and Social Media. Nevertheless, there is a widespread misconception when it comes to comprehending what promotion entails. Moreover, the distinction between various promotional tools, including their individual merits and demerits, remains largely underappreciated. Thus, to address this knowledge gap, the current study employed secondary data along with qualitative interviews to examine the application and effectiveness of various promotional tools across different communication contexts. The findings present a rich analysis and description of specific promotional tools, including Advertising, …

Occupational Exposures To Chemicals In Dentistry: A Scoping Review, Geneviève Picard, Tisha Prakash, France Labrèche, Sabrina Gravel

Revues de littérature, synthèses de connaissances

The dental workforce comprises a variety of professions, most of which are predominantly occupied by women. Dental workers can be exposed to numerous toxic chemicals such as mercury, methacrylate polymers, and silica. This scoping review aims to synthesize the scientific literature on quantified chemical exposures and to identify research gaps in occupational chemical hazards faced by dental professionals. This review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute approach and PRISMA-ScR guidelines, using three concepts to search PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science: workers, dental care, and chemicals. Studies from high-income countries, published in French or English between 2000 and 2024 and reporting …

Sustainable Hydrogels: Advancing Soil And Water Retention In The Uae, Mariam Abdulla Alhosani

Theses

Long-term climatic issues like soil erosion and water scarcity affect arid regions, making sustainable agricultural systems more challenging to put into practice. By creating different hydrogels from local agricultural biomass (cellulose extracted from date palm tree waste).This will assist in overcoming the limitations of synthetic water- retentive materials. Several hydrogel samples were created using physical and chemical crosslinking techniques, forming several hydrogel variants samples that were labelled as (T1 to T4). TGA, SEM, FTIR and swelling tests were used. TGA results revealed improved thermal stability in T2 (physically crosslinked), and T3 (dual cross-linking citric acid with gelatin), with degradation temperatures …

Burnout Among Social Care Providers In The Uae: The Role Of Coping Strategies And Institutional Support, Faiza Saleh Alothali

Theses

This study focuses on the self-reported levels of burnout, the coping strategies employed, and the perceived institutional support of a sample of social care workers in the UAE. The research also explores how coping strategies and institutional support influence burnout levels and the role of demographic factors such as gender, age, and years of experience. A total of 204 social care providers participated in the study, which used a survey to gather data on burnout, coping strategies, and institutional support. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used to measure burnout, the Brief COPE Inventory was used to assess coping strategies, …

Quality Improvement Project: Improving Tardive Dyskinesia Detection And Management Through Aims Scale Utilization In Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, Judeline Docteur

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a debilitating movement disorder commonly associated with prolonged antipsychotic medication use. The disorder results in functional impairment and reduced quality of life for those affected. Frequent TD screening using scales such as the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) for those on antipsychotic medication is recommended. However, its underutilization due to a lack of awareness, confidence, and knowledge of its applicability contributes to delayed detection and management, resulting in poor patient outcomes. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to improve TD detection and management through healthcare provider training to affect their self-efficacy and knowledge and …

Quality Improvement Project - Test Anxiety In Nursing Students: Reducing Stress And Anxiety In The Testing Environment, Aaron Gann

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Nursing student retention is a critical issue due to limited clinical placements and faculty shortages, with many students citing test anxiety as a barrier to success in high-stakes National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) testing. The problem the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project identified is the lack of targeted interventions for test anxiety at the project site, a two-year community college’s associate degree nursing (ADN) program. The DNP project aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) test anxiety module on students’ course quiz scores and self-reporting of emotional barriers as measured by the depression, anxiety, and …

Building Confidence In Critical Thinking Through Faculty Implementation Of Simulation, Melissa Morris

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Simulation provides nursing students with experiences that are as effective as clinical experiences in a non-threatening environment. Clinical experiences such as obstetrics, pediatrics, and mental health have been observation only at the project site. With observation-only clinicals, students do not have opportunities to master skills specific to nursing, which bridge theory to practice. The purpose of this Quality Improvement (QI) project focuses on educating nursing faculty who may not be simulation experts to learn the skills to build and implement simulations that align with the International Nursing Association Clinical and Simulation Learning (INACSL) simulation standards. The Primary Investigator (PI) utilized …

Enhancing Faculty Confidence And Candidate Selection: Evaluation Of A Standardized Holistic Interview Rubric In Nursing Program Admission, Jennifer M. Bray

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Nursing programs continue to struggle with high attrition rates, which impact student success, program outcomes, and the development of a competent nursing workforce. National data show that associate degree nursing programs report attrition rates as high as 50% in the first year, highlighting the urgency for more effective admission strategies. The problem addressed in this quality improvement project was the use of traditional academic metrics, such as grade point average (GPA) and standardized test scores, as primary admission criteria, which often overlook essential non-cognitive attributes linked to student persistence and success. The purpose of the project was to improve faculty …

The Impact Of Staff Education On Menopausal Care, Oluwatoyosi Olumide

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Natural menopause typically occurs around the age of 51. During this transition, many women experience a variety of vasomotor symptoms, with hot flashes and night sweats being the most common. As women age, diminishing levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can lead to various health complications. Without proper assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, many may suffer in silence. This quality improvement project sought to evaluate the impact of staff education on menopausal care. The symptom checklist, or the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), is a standardized, evidence-based tool for assessing menopause symptoms and serves as an essential component of the admission process …

Investigating Esports Training And Performance: An Evaluation Of Research And Practice, Kalem Griffin

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This paper investigates performance and training in eSports. The guiding research question is: What does an investigation of the academic literature on esports performance and training reveal? Performance and training are significant areas of interest in esports, as they encompass a range of insights, challenges, and opportunities. While performance and training have been well researched and documented across the broader sport industry, insight and understanding into esports performance and training remain limited, despite their considerable impact and significance.

Much remains to be explored, discussed, and achieved regarding eSports performance and training. In this area, much is at stake in the …

Lost In Transition: The Need For Research On Immersive Clinical Experiences In Athletic Training Education, Julie M. Cavallario, Stephanie M. Singe

Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications

Context

Immersive clinical experiences (ICEs) were integrated into athletic training education to enhance student learning. However, their structure and effect remain poorly understood.

Objective

To highlight the lack of research on ICEs and the need for data-driven improvements in athletic training education.

Background

Since the transition to graduate-level education, ICEs have been required to provide students with uninterrupted exposure to professional practice. Despite this requirement, little evidence exists regarding their effectiveness or best implementation practices.

Synthesis

Authors of recent studies have revealed inconsistencies in implementation, limited placement diversity, and inadequate preceptor training. Despite widespread adoption, little evidence supports how ICEs …

Think Again: How Communication Eportfolios And Work-Based Learning Foster Resilience Through Double-Looping, Megan Mize, Alison Lietzenmayer, Gary Beck

Communication & Theatre Arts Faculty Publications

In a changing professional landscape, students need more than disciplinary knowledge; they need tools for reflection, adaptability, and purpose-driven growth. At Old Dominion University (ODU), ePortfolios and work-based learning (WBL) are strategically embedded across the Communication curriculum to foster double-loop learning, a recursive, metacognitive process through which students not only reflect on outcomes but also interrogate the assumptions behind their choices. Drawing from a decade of institutional practice, course-based examples, and student reflections, this chapter illustrates how these high-impact practices (HIPs) help students connect coursework to career goals, revisit self-perceptions, and build resilience over time. By linking academic learning to …

Unveiling Universal Mental Health Screening: School Psychologists’ Perspectives, Practices, And The Role Of Demographics, Gracie Taylor Hansen

Dissertations and Theses

The critical need to address mental health problems among children, combined with the increasing emphasis on universal mental health screening in school settings, underscores the importance of understanding demographic influences on these measures. This study examined the impact of demographic variables, particularly race and ethnicity, on the use, reliability, and validity of universal mental health screening tools. The Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BASC-3 BESS) was used to collect screening data. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research comprised two components. First, a survey, developed by the researcher, was administered to school psychologists to …

Exploring The Barriers To The Implementation Of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Roles, Madeline Wd Mcnulty

2025 Fall Honors Capstones Projects - Archive

Acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) are associated with improved patient outcomes and are among the fastest-growing professions in healthcare. However, this growth is accompanied by barriers to the ACNP role. Despite this expansion, limited research has examined these barriers or identified strategies to reduce them in acute care settings. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the obstacles to ACNP practice and to describe approaches to overcoming them. A qualitative descriptive design was employed. Twenty-one pioneering ACNPs participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using the “Sort and Sift, Think and Shift” method. We identified nine themes in the study: four …