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Reflections On Critical Pedagogy In America Latina: La Lucha Continua, Peter Mclaren

Education Faculty Articles and Research

"When I speak in Mexico, I support efforts there to create a revolutionary critical pedagogy—one that has not been domesticated and depotentiated by neoliberal dogma. This means the inclusion of a decolonial pedagogy which challenges the “coloniality of power” (patron de poder colonial) that still resides at the heart of post-colonial societies. I would advise as a central, overarching goal of critical pedagogy the struggle for a socialist alternative to the “value form of labor” that exists in capitalist societies throughout North and South America, and that such efforts must be transnational in scope since capitalism is now transnational in …

What Intellectual Empathy Can Offer Information Literacy Education, Andrea Baer

Libraries Scholarship

This chapter explores the roles that affect, social identity and beliefs play in how people engage with information about politically- and emotionally-charged issues and the implications for information literacy education, particularly in politically polarized times. Considering research from cognitive psychology and education, I also suggest ways to move beyond traditional approaches to information literacy that tend to focus on logic and “objectivity” while neglecting the significance of personal beliefs and social identity to information behaviors. I give particular focus to philosopher Maureen Linker’s concept of "intellectual empathy" – “the cognitive-affective elements of thinking about identity and social difference” (Linker, 2014, …

Middle East, North Africa, South Asia Initiative Report, Portland State University. Cultural Resource Centers, Wafaa Almaktari, Bo Koering, Kevin Thomas, Shanice Clark, Stacie Taniguchi, Cynthia Carmina Gómez

Cultural Resource Centers Reports and Resources

The Middle East, North Africa, South Asia (MENASA) Initiative was created to address a lack of resources and services to support the MENASA student population at Portland State University (PSU). Formed by a group of undergraduate and graduate MENASA students, and supported administratively by the Cultural Resource Centers, the MENASA Initiative is a student-centered effort with the goal of creating a MENASA Student Center to match the other five Cultural Resource Centers (La Casa Latina Student Center, the Multicultural Student Center, the Native American Student and Community Center, the Pacific Islander, Asian, and Asian American Student Center, and the Pan-African …

Racial Considerations In The Language Used Around Mass Shootings Are Vital, Liz Theriault

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Gun Violence Archive has logged 385 mass shootings across the U.S. as of Dec. 1, 2019. Just ��ve days later, on the morning of Dec. 6, another shooting was added to that list, when three were fatally shot and eight injured in the shooting at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Dobbs, Jack. Experienced Staff Members Exit Finance Office – Paula Jarboe, Jim Cummings
• Deppen, Laurel. 3^rd Racial Slur Incident Prompts Greek Life Review – Alpha Tau Omega
• Nutter, Abbey. Students Study the Forgotten History Under Their Feet – Jonesville
• Chisenhall, Jeremy. A Senior Sign-off: Thanks for Reading This Semester’s News
• Heichelbech, Evan. Letter from the (Former) Editor: Dear Herald, Thank You
• Collins, Michael. THC Vapes Continue to Pose a Danger to Public Health – Tetrahydrocannabinol
• Williams, Matthew. WKU Middle of the Road in Student …

Exploring The Need For Social Emotional Learning Programs: A New Model For Mental Health And Wellness, Karen Sarafian

Benerd College Student Articles

In their early years, children often experience a number of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) including verbal, physical, and sexual abuse; violence; neglect; poverty; and parental divorce, incarceration, and addiction (Bjrkenstam et al., 2017; Dube et al., 2001; Fuller-Thomson et al., 2014; Sarafian, 2018a). These ACEs place children at greater risk of developing academic and behavioral problems, as well as a number of mental health challenges in adolescence and adulthood (Chapman et al., 2007; Sarafian, 2018a). Committed to providing mental health education and services to those impacted by ACEs, a number of organizations are addressing ACE-related challenges within the context of …

Small Group Learning Is Associated With Reduced Salivary Cortisol And Testosterone In Undergraduate Students, Kristin Snopkowski, Kathryn Demps, Ross Griffiths, Karen S. Fulk, Scott May, Kimberly Neagle, Kayla Downs, Michaela Eugster, Tessa Amend

Anthropology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Small group learning activities have been shown to improve student academic performance and educational outcomes. Yet, we have an imperfect understanding of the mechanisms by which this occurs. Group learning may mediate student stress by placing learning in a context where students have both social support and greater control over their learning. We hypothesize that one of the methods by which small group activities improve learning is by mitigating student stress. To test this, we collected physiological measures of stress and self-reported perceived stress from 26 students in two undergraduate classes. Salivary cortisol and testosterone were measured within students across …

"I Feel Like I'Ve Had A Bag Over My Head:" New Teachers Explore Issues Of Diversity, Power And Justice, Rebecca Buchanan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Over 80 percent of teachers in the U.S. are white, despite an increasingly diverse PK-12 student population (Barnum, 2018). This demographicimperative has prompted teacher education to respond in two diverging ways. The ��rst is to diversify the teaching workforce by increasing the number of teachers of color (Neal, Sleeter, & Kumashiro, 2015). The second is to better prepare a mostly white teaching workforce to work with aracially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse student population (Zeichner, 2009).

American Association Of University Women - Danville, Kentucky (Mss 681), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid for Manuscripts Collection 687. Records of the Danville branch of the American Association of University Women, including minutes, president’s reports, newsletters, historical information, programming materials and other miscellaneous items. Also includes more limited material about the state and regional divisions of the AAUW.

Longitudinal And Geographic Trends In Family Engagement During The Pre-Kindergarten To Kindergarten Transition, Susan M. Sheridan, Natalie A. Koziol, Amanda Witte, Iheoma Iruka, Lisa Knoche

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools: Faculty Publications

The transition to kindergarten is foundational for children’s future school performance and families’ relationships with the educational system. Despite its well-documented benefits, few studies have explored family engagement across the pre- Kindergarten (pre-K) to kindergarten transition nor considered the role of geographic context during this period. This study examined trajectories of family engagement across the pre-K to kindergarten transition, and identified whether engagement differs for families in rural versus urban settings. Participants were 248 parents of children who participated in publicly funded pre-K programs and transitioned 1 year later into kindergarten. Home-based involvement increased from pre-K through kindergarten. School-based involvement …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 11 [13], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Chisenhall, Jeremy. WKU Deals Offer Chances to Study in China – Shaanxi Normal University
• Collins, Michael. How DACA Rulings Could Affect WKU Students – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
• Stahl, Matt. WKU Basketball Records Request Heads to In-camera Review
• Burris, Lily. 5 Questions with Dean Larry Snyder
• Lamb, Cassady. Students Can Pay Back Library Fines in a New Way
• Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Freedom of the Press
• Penalizing the Press – China
• Mattison, Reed. On Ice – SoKY Ice Rink
• Holland, Kelley. Folklore Class …

Umaine's Wgs Program Hosts A Lecture On Gender-Based Violence, Leela Stockley

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, the University of Maine Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGS) Program hosted Professor Ruth Lewis of Northumbria University in Newcastle, England, for a lecture and discussion on the “New Manifestations and Conceptualizations of Gender-based Violence” brought by technological advancements. The lecture, which was held in the Norman Smith Center, shared Lewis’ extensive research on the subject, which included references to media stories and scholarship, as well as her personal views on how a positive and lasting change could be achieved.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Lamb, Cassidy & Lily Burris. College Towns Go Blue, Aiding Andy Beshear – Elections
• Dobbs, Jack. Double-Check – Matt Bevin
• Rexing, Brody. WKU Retention, Out-of-State Enrollment Improves
• Nutter, Abbey & Cassady Lamb. New Cash Registers Reduce Waits at On-campus Restaurants
• Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Matt Bevin Losing
• Just Give It Up – Matt Bevin
• Heath, Esther. Stressful Relief – Kart Racing
• Tolbert, Eleanor. GypsyMoon Marketplace Increases Draw, Builds Tradition
• Button, Gabby. Style for All – Paige McKinney, Trash Queen
• Latture, Katelyn. Pop-up Doughnut Shop …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Nutter, Abbey. Heat Issues Affect 15 Buildings on Campus
• Decision Day – Election Day
• Dobbs, Jack. Potter College Has Merger Plan in Midst of CAPE – Comprehensive Academic Program Evaluation
• Burris, Lily. Paid Parental Leave Policy Could Benefit Multiple Parties
• Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Finals
• Laves, Karl. Letter to the Editor: Get Ahead of the Curve on Finals
• Warner, Casey. Kentucky’s Heavy Metal Artists Deserve More Support
• Mallon, Sam. Cynthiana Found Us – Mountain Workshops
• Martel, Andrew. Philosophy Course Examines Our Darker Sides – …

Editorial: Black Bear Pride Means Protecting Students From Hate Speech, Liz Theriault

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, Rep. Lawrence Lockman arrived at the University of Maine campus to give a keynote presentation at the “Crisis at the Border; A Citizen’s Guide to Resisting Racist Immigration Policies in Maine” event, organized by the UMaine College Republicans. It did not take long for many UMaine students and alumni to condemn this visit, citing evidence of violent, discriminatory and hateful statements made by Lockman in the past. The controversy stirred up by Rep. Lockman’s visit is a perfect example for how UMaine, its students and its administration need to take a moment to reassess how …

End Racism Protest Is Held On The Umaine Mall, Charles Cramer

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Students, faculty and community members from across the Orono area gathered on Monday to protest online comments made three weeks earlier about Columbus Day and Indigenous American peoples by members of the University of Maine College Republicans (UMCR). The comments in question were initially uploaded to the UMCR’s Facebook page on Oct. 5 and were addressed in an email on Oct. 7 by both UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Robert Dana. The email from Ferrini-Mundy and Dana denied that the posts were representative of UMaine’s values, but chose to maintain their …

An Examination Of Cuban-American Social Studies Teachers' Cultural Consciousness Relative To Their Identity, Educational Beliefs, And Curricular Decisions: A Critical Latino Theoretical Perspective, Victor Barrios

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to examine how five self-identified Cuban-American social studies teachers, in a city where they are viewed as the dominant culture, demonstrated ethnic and cultural identity, expressed educational beliefs on teaching and learning, promoted culturally diverse pedagogy, and approached the official curriculum relative to their cultural consciousness. This study used a qualitative research design with multiple case and cross-case analysis. Critical Latino theory was the theoretical framework employed for social and cultural categories pertinent to Latinx groups. The study found that the teacher-participants in this study reflected a dominant cultural ideology in Miami which influenced …

End Racism Protest Is Held On The Umaine Mall, Charles Cramer

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Students, faculty and community members from across the Orono area gathered on Monday to protest online comments made three weeks earlier about Columbus Day and Indigenous American peoples by members of the University of Maine College Republicans (UMCR). The comments in question were initially uploaded to the UMCR’s Facebook page on Oct. 5 and were addressed in an email on Oct. 7 by both UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Robert Dana. The email from Ferrini-Mundy and Dana denied that the posts were representative of UMaine’s values, but chose to maintain their …

End Racism Protest' Is Held On The Umaine Mall, Charles Cramer

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Students, faculty and community members from across the Orono area gathered on Monday to protest online comments made three weeks earlier about Columbus Day and Indigenous American peoples by members of the University of Maine College Republicans (UMCR). The comments in question were initially uploaded to the UMCR’s Facebook page on Oct. 5 and were addressed in an email on Oct. 7 by both UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Robert Dana. The email from Ferrini-Mundy and Dana denied that the posts were representative of UMaine’s values, but chose to maintain their …

Volunteerism - Sowing Seeds Early, Geeta S. Shetty

Teacher India

Volunteerism is a concept of social activity that is based on the philosophy of free will. The seeds of volunteerism need to be sown early in life to ensure that the future generations are empowered for social advocacy. This article throws light on the concept of volunteerism and its implications for social accountability of learners.

The Politics Of Gender, Caste, And Education In India, Vimala Ramachandran

Teacher India

India has a long history of gender and caste-based discrimination and subordination that influences access to education. The country has made significant advances but a lot more needs to be done.

Food Insecurity Prevalence On College Campuses, The Stigma Associated With Food Pantries And The Best Practices Moving Forward, Olivia Neff

Student Research

Food insecurity among college students is three times higher than nationally representative households (Nazmi 2018: 8). Literature estimates between 12% and 59% of college students experience some sort of food insecurity (Cady 2014). Food insecurity is prevalent on all types of college campuses. However, there is limited data on food insecurity on college campuses and the stigmas behind food insecurity. This article discusses the prevalence of food insecurity on college campuses, the stereotypes which reproduce food insecurity, the stigma behind pantry usage and potential solutions. The article will highlight best practices for food pantries obtained through eight interviews with pantries …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Deppen, Laurel. Words Are Powerful – Racial Slurs
• Dobbs, Jack. WKU Fights Declining Student Enrollment
• Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Kentucky Loves Andy Beshear
• Coyle, Cameron. Progressive Policies – Andy Beshear
• Warner, Casey. Students & Staff Talk Governor’s Race
• Kohley, Chris. A Moment’s Notice – Taylor Kiser, Firemen
• Sisler, Julie. Great to Be 21
• Tolbert, Eleanor. Professor by Day, Sleepy Hollow Resident by Night – Craig Taylor
• Kieser, Nick. Seniors Lead WKU Soccer in C-USA Tournament Push
• Gaylord, Kaden. Leading Role – Volleyball
• Jessie, Alec. …

A Little Controversy: Clarence Little In Our History And On Our Campus, Sierra Semmel

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Clarence Cook Little, or C.C. Little, was the sixth president of the University of Maine, serving from 1922 to 1925. Just prior to his stint as president of UMaine, he served as the president of the University of Michigan for a short period of time. He started the Jackson Lab in Bar Harbor and was a scientist, an academic and a researcher. He was also a eugenicist.

The Controversy Series: Discussing Literary Aspects Of Contemporary Black Poetics, Brielle Hardy

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Associate English Professor Carla Billitterri delivered her presentation, “Satire, Negation, and Conditional Futurity in Black Poetics” on Thursday, Oct. 24. The talk was part of the Fall 2019 Socialist and Marxist Studies Lecture Controversy Series that is taking place Thursday afternoons in the Bangor Room of the Memorial Union.

Local Student Activist Participates In Portland Ice Protests, Leela Stockley

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In mid-October, it was announced by the city of Portland, Maine that the city would be opening an office to house United States Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The new office will be located on the fourth floor of One City Center, and officials say that the office will be actively focusing on crimes related to human trafficking, child exploitation, transnational drug trafficking and transnational terrorism rather than illegal immigration and deportation efforts.

Teachers’ Perspectives On Year Two Implementation Of A Kindergarten Readiness Assessment, Rachel E. Schachter, Erin E. Flynn, Amy R. Napoli, Shayne B. Piasta

Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications

In this study we examined teachers’ perspectives regarding the second year of implementing a Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA). Using a mixed-methods approach, we focused on the administration process, the perceived benefits of the assessment, and how teachers used the assessment to inform instruction. We also investigated whether these differed by teacher and district characteristics and how KRA experiences were different in the second year of implementation. Research Findings: Teachers generally did not view the KRA as beneficial for instruction or for students, reporting administration difficulties, inadequate KRA content, and limited utility of KRA data for supporting instruction as ongoing barriers …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Burris, Lily. The World Was Truly Robbed – Taylor Grider
• Sisler, June. Interfraternity Council Plans On-Campus Benefit Concert
• Nutter, Abbey & Lily Burris. LifeWorks Helps Students on Autism Spectrum
• Nutter, Abbey. First Year Village to Have Living Learning Communities, Communal Bathrooms Stay
• Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Voting
• Every Vote Counts
• Heath, Esther. Coming Home – Decades of Spirit
• Holland, Kelley. Express Yourself – Colby Wicker
• Latture, Katelyn. Gatton Academy Student Proves Age Is No Obstacle – Samuel Chang
• Sisler, Julie. Speech to Text: One …

Ua12/2/1 Wku Homecoming, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Metcalf, Taylor. Honored at Home – Scott Applewhite
• Williams, Matthew. 3 Alumns Inducted to Hall of Distinguished Alumni – Scott Applewhite, Shirley Gray, Dixie Snider
• Spencer, Jesse. All-Time Greats – Anthony Winchester, Megan Argabright, John Bushong, Jackie Cooper
• Benningfield, Chloe. Coming Together: Fraternities Build Spirit Through the Decades
• Coyle, Cameron. Funding the Future
• WKU Homecoming Bar Map
• Jessie, Alec. Then There Were Two – Parker Howell, Miles Pate
• Alvey, Rebekah & Griffin Fletcher. WKU Alumni Pick Bowling Green’s Best Bars
• What Decade Are You?
• Mitchell, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Civil Suit: Ex-WKU Player Accused of Sex Assault – Marlon Hunter
• Burris, Lily. WKU to Be Tobacco-Free, Smoke-Free Campus
• Burris, Lily. Behind the Mask – Big Red, O’Brian McKinley
• Burris, Lily. WKU Expects Freshman Enrollment Drop, University of Kentucky & Murray State University Up
• Dobbs. Jack. Graduate Programs for Criminology, Sociology Set to Be Cut
• Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Matt Bevin Email
• Schmalbert Schmells – Matt Bevin Email
• Mattison, Reed. Not Horsing Around – Ethan Harrington, Farriers
• Tolbert, Eleanor. Shoot Your Shot – Gun …