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Shu Earns Online Learning Consortium Award, Marie Hulme Dec 2014

Shu Earns Online Learning Consortium Award, Marie Hulme

Marie Hulme

SHUSquare, a Sacred Heart University-built online learning program that promotes connectivity among faculty and students, won a national education award in “Effective Practice” from the Online Learning Consortium (formerly the Sloan Consortium).


Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University Dec 2014

Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: New Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences -- Lambda Alpha Omega, a criminal justice based fraternity, joins campus -- New Director of physician's assistant program -- 4th annual campus-wide turkey drive held on campus -- Pros and cons of living at the Marriott hotel -- Chemistry department receives first phase of it's renovations -- SHU football loses to Fordham again in playoffs -- SHU football receiver sets school all time record in receiving a touchdown -- Ray Rice reinstated to NFL


Literacy Program Helps Bridgeport Teachers Better Understand And Teach Core Standards, Karen C. Waters Nov 2014

Literacy Program Helps Bridgeport Teachers Better Understand And Teach Core Standards, Karen C. Waters

Karen C. Waters

Called “Navigating the Common Core: The Shifts, Text Complexity and Close Reading,” the workshop was designed to help teachers better understand the standards and utilize specific strategies that address student needs in implementing the national Common Core.


Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University Nov 2014

Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Sacred Heart football defeats Bryant taking home NEC trophy for second year in a row -- Students compete in New York College Fed Challenge, a competition between universities about economic forecasting -- Drugs, sexting, and partying seen in younger children with high school students partying like college kids -- 5th annual turkey drive sets high goals -- Sacred Heart welcomes new birthing simulator -- Choir hosts concert against bullying -- Both men's and woman's basketball start off their seasons with victories


Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University Nov 2014

Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: On Aug. 22, rising junior Kaitlyn Doohry was struck by a motor vehicle while walking to campus. In honor of Doohry, the H.W. Wilson Foundation has given Sacred Heart $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship in her memory (photos) --The career center is revamping its social media sites as a way to better inform students of the services they can offer --Pete Davidson, the newest featured player on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) was at SHU on Nov. 3 for a stand-up comedy performance held in the University Commons --This year, through the Volunteer office around 90 students will …


Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University Nov 2014

Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include:Pioneer rower Jaclyn Smith wins Gold at the Head of the Charles Regatta --President Barack Obama visits Bridgeport --Kappa Phi sorority is going national and will be called Delta Zeta --Perspectives: Are we addicted to social media? --Campus Vote Project: website’s whose mission is to help college students work with administrators and local election officials to make the process of voting easier and overcome barriers students face voting --Athlete pre-game rituals --Digging Through the Directory: Dr. Steven Michels --Art Gallery exhibition: “102 Hours” and “6,115 Minutes.” - “An iconographic storytelling of the Boston Marathon bombing and the days that …


Put Your Feet On The Ground Of History, Julie Mujic Nov 2014

Put Your Feet On The Ground Of History, Julie Mujic

History Faculty Publications

History majors at Sacred Heart University personified the quest for active and engaged learning with their eagerness to “put their feet on the ground of history.”


Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University Oct 2014

Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Family weekend 2014 --Spectrum Exclusive: Interview with New York Yankees analyst Jack Curry, who talked to students in Rob Coloney’s sports broadcasting class --On Oct. 11, Professor Ralph Lim, SHU's associate professor of finance, made a guest appearance on an episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) --Professor Marie Hulme, an English professor at SHU, has received national recognition in the prestigious Hackney Literary Awards, receiving third place for her short story “Special Romantics" --Digging Through the Directory: Dr. Richard Grigg --SHU's Wellness Center has launched the school’s new Virtual Women’s Center (VWC), an online resource for students and …


Review Of Virtual Schooling And Student Learning, Michael K. Barbour Oct 2014

Review Of Virtual Schooling And Student Learning, Michael K. Barbour

Education Faculty Publications

A new report compares the performance of Florida Virtual School (FLVS) students with students in traditional brick-and-mortar schools and concludes the FLVS students perform about the same or somewhat better on state tests and at a lower cost. The report claims to be the first empirical study of K-12 student performance in virtual education. This is not correct, and the report in fact confirms the findings and repeats the methodological flaws and limitations of previous research. The report’s findings fail to account for the potential bias of student selectivity in the FLVS sample, the potential impact of regression effects, differential …


Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University Oct 2014

Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: "Women Can Have It All" series: Stacy Schieffelin, the founder and CEO of ybf(your best friend) beauty --“Go Play!” Parks Passport Program: Sacred Heart partners with Bridgeport Parks and Recreation to promote physical activity --SHU is launching a new master’s in finance and investment management degree starting fall 2015 --Perspectives: The ebola outbreak, by Ally D'Amico --Student blogger of the week: Julia Kennedy, “Rising Girlboss,” a website geared toward providing women with lifestyle tips and entertainment --How well do you know the SHU shield? --The Little Theater Presents “Almost, Maine” --Illustrations by Senior Art & Design major Maribel …


Developing Leaders, Not Followers, John J. Petillo Oct 2014

Developing Leaders, Not Followers, John J. Petillo

SHU Faculty Publications

Many higher education institutions are attempting to discover ways to create that elusive balance required for young people to become self-reflective, highly prepared leaders in the world we know today. Because in today's global economy, we need to encourage all of our graduates to lead, while also providing them with the skills required to do so.


Faculty Share Views On Importance Of Creative Thinking In The Workplace, June-Ann Greeley Oct 2014

Faculty Share Views On Importance Of Creative Thinking In The Workplace, June-Ann Greeley

June-Ann Greeley

University Commons was filled with students eager to gain insights from “Creativity In The Workplace: Creative & Innovative Thinking from the Classroom to the Boardroom.” The program was presented by SHU faculty who emphasized the importance of creative and innovative thinking abilities that are developed through the university’s liberal arts programs and are key to workplace success.


Faculty Share Views On Importance Of Creative Thinking In The Workplace, James Castonguay Oct 2014

Faculty Share Views On Importance Of Creative Thinking In The Workplace, James Castonguay

James Castonguay

University Commons was filled with students eager to gain insights from “Creativity In The Workplace: Creative & Innovative Thinking from the Classroom to the Boardroom.” The program was presented by SHU faculty who emphasized the importance of creative and innovative thinking abilities that are developed through the university’s liberal arts programs and are key to workplace success.


Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University Oct 2014

Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU Safety Week --Makerbot 3D printer, housed in the Ryan Matura Library, is being implemented into Professor Enda McGovern’s Principles of Marketing course --New Freshman Fall in Rome (FFR) program collaborates with John Cabot University --Meal plan vs. Grocery shopping: What works for you? --Perspectives: The study abroad experience --Digging Through the Directory: Dr. Jeanine Andreassi --The graduate nursing program has received a grant of $682,940, the highest in the history of the program, to be used for financial aid for full and part time students --Food review: Archie Moore’s Bar and Restaurant --Book review by Natasha Klinoff: …


Shu Procures 3d Printer For Use In Curriculum, Enda Mcgovern Oct 2014

Shu Procures 3d Printer For Use In Curriculum, Enda Mcgovern

Enda McGovern

Sacred Heart University’s John F. Welch College of Business has purchased a 3D printer for SHU professors and students to use as a tool of innovation in classrooms and for academic projects. The idea for procuring the printer came from Enda McGovern, associate professor of marketing and sport management, who is implementing the technology into his marketing principles course this fall.


Engaging Students In Online Courses, Pearl Jacobs Oct 2014

Engaging Students In Online Courses, Pearl Jacobs

Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

Online education is gradually being incorporated into college and university programs. It is proving to be an effective educational tool for our rapidly changing global marketplace. The fact that online courses operate differently than on ground courses cannot be ignored. Thus, they require teaching techniques and assessment techniques specifically geared for this educational experience. Group projects are quite familiar to students taking courses in the classroom. They are less familiar and perhaps feared by students taking courses online. The fact that participants in online courses do not physically interact with each other leads some to believe that this approach is …


Sacred Heart University Magazine, Fall 2014, Sacred Heart University Oct 2014

Sacred Heart University Magazine, Fall 2014, Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University Magazine

The lead story in this issue is about naming the new academic building the Frank and Marisa Martire Business & Communications Center. More campus building initiatives are announced in this issue. Also announced are several new undergraduate and graduate degree offerings, the accomplishments and projects of several faculty members, alumni, and students, and there are features on online learning, global and study abroad initiatives, grants, and more.


Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University Oct 2014

Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Fresh Check Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about depression and suicide across college campuses --New undergraduate major in Global Studies --Blackboard, WebAdvisor, and SHUsquare --Rob Gilmore shakes up 63’s as “Celebrity Chef" --SHU Spotlight Showcase gives students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to perform their own original pieces, covers, or poetry This event was founded by media studies professor Gregory Golda --SHU welcomed comedian Geoff Keith in the University Commons on September 25 --Tennis team opened up their season over the weekend of Sept. 20 at the Hofstra Invitational with a result of 14-14 --Women's …


Digital Commons & Selectedworks: A Wac Presentation, Beverly Lysobey Sep 2014

Digital Commons & Selectedworks: A Wac Presentation, Beverly Lysobey

Librarian Publications

A presentation in the Ryan Matura Library sponsored by the Writing Across the Curriculum committee at Sacred Heart University.


The Journal Of Counselor Preparation And Supervision Volume 6 Issue 2 Fall 2014, Edina Renfro-Michel Sep 2014

The Journal Of Counselor Preparation And Supervision Volume 6 Issue 2 Fall 2014, Edina Renfro-Michel

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

No abstract provided.


Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University Sep 2014

Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Vote! Class of 2018 elections --The construction in North Lot of a new dorm will take away 400 parking spots --The new academic building, recently named the Frank and Marisa Martire Business & Communications Center, is almost complete --Homecoming and Alumni Weekend (photos) --Meet new sorority members (portraits) --Student Blogger of the Week: Amanda Fontaine --Students volunteer at The Caroline House --Q&A with Dr. Christopher Kelly --SHU's improv group The Awkward Handshakes is not new to campus, but they are making a big step toward more visibility with their original YouTube series --TV's biggest rival: Netflix --“TheatreFest,” a …


Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University Sep 2014

Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: New mobile app: SHU Safe --Campus security updates --Renaming the administration building Melady Hall --Homesick? Stressed? Are you involved? --Students react to ...parking on campus --The Spectrum staff shares their favorite summer memories --Students take on the Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium (photos) --The controversial Yik Yak app --Getting to know Father Buckles --Saying goodbye to the king and queen of comedy --Sept. 15 students, faculty and beloved fans rushed to the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts theater to see the iconic Ed Asner.--Coming off an NEC Championship season last year, the SHU Pioneer football team is off to …


Integrating Continuous Client Feedback Into Counselor Education, Christopher D. Schmidt Sep 2014

Integrating Continuous Client Feedback Into Counselor Education, Christopher D. Schmidt

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Researchers show that the integration of continuous client feedback mechanisms provides many benefits to treatment including enhanced effectiveness and a reduction in early terminations. Although practitioners in the field are increasing their use of this evidence-based practice, counselor educators may not be promoting it. The author suggests that as counselor educators introduce evidence-based practices to their students, they should examine the potential benefits of teaching and practicing continuous client feedback. The article provides both the reasoning behind and recommendations for integrating continuous client feedback into the curriculum of counseling programs


Online Professional Development: Criteria For Selection By Teachers And Evaluation By Administrators, Joshua C. Elliott Sep 2014

Online Professional Development: Criteria For Selection By Teachers And Evaluation By Administrators, Joshua C. Elliott

Education Faculty Publications

The purpose of the current qualitative case study was to explore which criteria administrators in a mid-sized public school district in Connecticut use when evaluating whether an online professional development program meets the needs of both the district and the teachers. The study also explored which criteria teachers use when they are selecting an online professional development program. The first research question was, what criteria do school administrators use in evaluating online professional development programs as effective professional development for teachers? The second research question was, what criteria do teachers use in selecting online professional development programs? Data were collected …


Choosing A Master's Degree Program In Piano Pedagogy, Angela Meyers Sep 2014

Choosing A Master's Degree Program In Piano Pedagogy, Angela Meyers

Communication, Media & The Arts Faculty Publications

In addition to program catalogues and the internet, other resources are also valuable in choosing a school. Talk to faculty members, colleagues, and those in your school and teaching community for recommendations. Do you know other students who have enrolled in a master's program in piano pedagogy? Certainly do not limit yourself to one resource, but rather use each resource as a catalyst to get your search rolling.


Software Agents In Large Scale Open E-Learning: A Critical Component For The Future Of Massive Online Courses (Moocs), Roxana Bassi, Thanasis Daradoumis, Fatos Xhafa, Santi Caballé, Ardiana Sula Sep 2014

Software Agents In Large Scale Open E-Learning: A Critical Component For The Future Of Massive Online Courses (Moocs), Roxana Bassi, Thanasis Daradoumis, Fatos Xhafa, Santi Caballé, Ardiana Sula

Jandrisevits Faculty Publications

MOOCs or massive open online courses are a recent trend in online education. They combine online resources with social tools and have unique challenges due to the large number of simultaneous participants. This paper analyzes some of the challenges in the areas of MOOC design, delivery and assessment. Then the authors present an approach using software agents to overcome some of the challenges that have been identified, as well as optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the pedagogical effectiveness and educational quality of large scale online learning courses. This paper is a first step towards research in the usage of …


Brigid's Peace: An Examination Of The Influences Of The Catholic Intellectual Tradition On One Writer's Creative Work, Marie A. Hulme Sep 2014

Brigid's Peace: An Examination Of The Influences Of The Catholic Intellectual Tradition On One Writer's Creative Work, Marie A. Hulme

Presidential Seminar on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition

The genesis of my novel, Brigid’s Peace, which I began in the spring of 2013 coinciding with my studies in the Presidential Seminar, was an interest in examining the need for luminosity, for transcendence, for beauty in the face of dark despair and evil. My work centers on the story of an Irish Catholic family living in Belfast, Northern Ireland during the time of sectarian conflict known as “the troubles,” but more specifically on the impact of events related to that time on one young woman, Brigid Donegan, an artist and one of seven sisters. Through a close, third person …


An Exploratory Study Of Classroom Diversity And Cultural Competency, Jelane A. Kennedy, Wendy Neifeld Wheeler, Stephanie Bennett Sep 2014

An Exploratory Study Of Classroom Diversity And Cultural Competency, Jelane A. Kennedy, Wendy Neifeld Wheeler, Stephanie Bennett

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

This exploratory study compares the effectiveness of multicultural training across two classrooms of counselors-in-training at a predominately white institution—one which was homogenous in class composition; the other which was diverse in class composition. Results indicated that there was a statistically significant difference between classrooms and that individual students demonstrated statistically significant change in perceived multicultural competence. Such findings highlight the need for ongoing research that explores influence of classroom composition on cultural competency training for counseling graduate students.


Students' Experiences With Bilingual Counseling, Heather Trepal, Nathaniel Ivers, Anna Lopez Sep 2014

Students' Experiences With Bilingual Counseling, Heather Trepal, Nathaniel Ivers, Anna Lopez

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Multilingual diversity is increasing in the United States. In response, more counselors are providing bilingual counseling services. However, little is known about their experiences. This qualitative, phenomenological study examined six mental health counseling students' experiences with providing counseling services in a second language. Analyses revealed that, although unintentional, these students found their experience with bilingual counseling both challenging and connecting. Implications for counselor educators and supervisors are discussed.


Preplanning For Feedback In Clinical Supervision: Enhancing Readiness For Feedback Exchange, Diana Hulse, Tracey Robert Sep 2014

Preplanning For Feedback In Clinical Supervision: Enhancing Readiness For Feedback Exchange, Diana Hulse, Tracey Robert

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

This article makes the case for preplanning for feedback in clinical supervision. Preplanning for feedback can help supervisors maximize the positive benefits of feedback delivery by building and solidifying a supportive supervisory climate that enhances supervisee receptivity to corrective feedback. The Corrective Feedback Instrument-Revised (CFI-R) is introduced as a major tool to facilitate preplanning. Additional resources that derive from the CFI-R are presented to assist supervisors in the preplanning process.