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Workforce Development Initiatives To Improve The Labor Force In Rural Communities: A Case Study, Danielle K. Pugsley Jan 2025

Workforce Development Initiatives To Improve The Labor Force In Rural Communities: A Case Study, Danielle K. Pugsley

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative case study explored stakeholders' perceptions in Baxter County, Arkansas, regarding workforce development initiatives at Mountain Home High School Career Academies and Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. The purpose was to understand if these initiatives met local employers' needs and contributed to creating a skilled and educated labor force, thereby enhancing the area's economic vitality. The study, guided by the Chaos Theory of Careers and the Pathways System Framework, included 15 in-person interviews with representatives from secondary and post-secondary education, business leaders, and workforce development professionals. Participants, selected through purposeful sampling, were asked five identical open-ended questions to understand the …


Examining Teacher’S Experience Of Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices For Improving Mississippi Academic Assessment Program Reading Scores, Kimberly L. Chambers Jan 2025

Examining Teacher’S Experience Of Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices For Improving Mississippi Academic Assessment Program Reading Scores, Kimberly L. Chambers

Student Theses and Dissertations

Examining Teacher’s Experience of Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Improving Mississippi Academic Assessment Program This study explored the impact of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) on reading test scores as measured by the Mississippi Academics Assessment Program (MAAP) for students in grades 3-5. The research problem is centered on the potential disconnect between traditional teaching methods and the developmental needs of students, which negatively influenced their reading achievement. The study was particularly relevant to educators, policymakers, and students in elementary education who are directly impacted by the effectiveness of instructional practices. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to examine …


January 17, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Jan 2025

January 17, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.


Adryan Scicluna, Adryan John Scicluna Mr Jan 2025

Adryan Scicluna, Adryan John Scicluna Mr

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

This work was developed specifically for the forthcoming VDP220 course in the School of VFX, as a marketing source. This output of work and others like it serves as evidence of the level of digital sculpting capability our students can achieve when technical skills are integrated with conceptual thinking, to creatively engaging process to embark on an iterative journey. Character development of this nature demonstrates how personal vision, world building, and narrative intent can meaningfully inform technical outcomes. It prompts consideration of the types of worlds and characters our students are capable of creating when encouraged to move beyond functional …


A Relationship Between Education And Recidivism With Individuals Under Federal Supervision In The Western District Of North Carolina, Matthew John Wzorek Jan 2025

A Relationship Between Education And Recidivism With Individuals Under Federal Supervision In The Western District Of North Carolina, Matthew John Wzorek

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The police, courts, and corrections generate the criminal justice system. Each department strives to achieve the same outcome: reducing recidivism rates. Unfortunately, the incarceration rate continues to increase, and U.S. prisons are overcrowded, making recidivism a critical issue. Previous research indicates that individuals who attain higher education while incarcerated are less likely to recidivate and more likely to secure employment than those who lack education. This study is designed to examine the relationship between education and reducing recidivism rates in the Western District of North Carolina. Specifically, this study is aimed to determine if former inmates who earned a higher …


Exploring The Role Of Teacher-Student Relationships In Inclusive Classrooms From The Lived Experiences Of High School Graduates With Disabilities, Mary D. Newman Jan 2025

Exploring The Role Of Teacher-Student Relationships In Inclusive Classrooms From The Lived Experiences Of High School Graduates With Disabilities, Mary D. Newman

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of special education students from inclusive classrooms who graduated from high school in a metropolitan city in Georgia. Academic mediation theory guided this research. The academic mediation theory identifies teacher-student relationships as critical in encouraging students to stay in school. The central research question was as follows: What are the lived experiences of high school students with disabilities in the inclusion classroom? This study was conducted using qualitative research methods. The researcher used a purposeful and criterion sampling method to identify 12 high school graduates with disabilities. …


2025-01-16 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate. Jan 2025

2025-01-16 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from January 16, 2025.


2025-01-16 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate. Jan 2025

2025-01-16 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from January 16, 2025.


The Role Of Learned Helplessness On Academic Baseline Levels In Adult Education Students Enrolling In A High School Equivalency Program, Kippie Barnwell Hartcraft Jan 2025

The Role Of Learned Helplessness On Academic Baseline Levels In Adult Education Students Enrolling In A High School Equivalency Program, Kippie Barnwell Hartcraft

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this non-experimental quantitative study was to investigate the relationship between learned helplessness and academic baseline levels among adult students who dropped out of high school and have returned to a high school equivalency program to prepare to take the GED examination. The study controlled for the variables of the age of the student at the time of GED program enrollment, gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. It is not known if, and to what degree, learned helplessness impacts academic baseline levels in reading, mathematics, and language in adult students. Learned helplessness, a maladaptive condition as demonstrated by low …


An Examination Of Maternal Messages Given To Academically Successful African American Undergraduate Males By Their Single Mothers, Denee' Scott-Elliott Jan 2025

An Examination Of Maternal Messages Given To Academically Successful African American Undergraduate Males By Their Single Mothers, Denee' Scott-Elliott

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the lived experiences of successful African American undergraduate males from single-parent homes, and the maternal messages that contributed to their academic success and resilience. Research shows that African American males face an icreased risk of academic underachievement, particularly those raised by single mothers. The participants consisted of African American undergraduate males who grew up in a single-parent home headed by their mother. For the purpose of this study, academically successful males were defined as males enrolled in a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the District of Columbia, Maryland and …


Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University Jan 2025

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

No abstract provided.


Law Enforcement In Kentucky Schools - Student Interactions And Current Practices, Lee Ann Morrison Jan 2025

Law Enforcement In Kentucky Schools - Student Interactions And Current Practices, Lee Ann Morrison

Online Theses and Dissertations

This mixed-methods study investigates the role of school resource officers (SROs) in Kentucky and describes their interactions with students. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how SROs interact with students and the implications of those interactions. The quantitative phase of the research involved a secondary analysis of student behavior violation data and the reported outcomes for students. Data indicated that student interaction with SROs did not lead to a significant student arrest rate. In the qualitative phase of the study, a focus group was conducted with school resource officers to explore their daily interactions with students. Qualitative …


A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Of A Single-Session Digital Acceptance And Commitment Therapy Intervention, Michael E. Levin, Miriam N. Mukasa, Emily M. Bowers, Korena S. Klimczak, Ty B. Aller Jan 2025

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Of A Single-Session Digital Acceptance And Commitment Therapy Intervention, Michael E. Levin, Miriam N. Mukasa, Emily M. Bowers, Korena S. Klimczak, Ty B. Aller

Psychology Faculty Publications

Adherence challenges are common among digital mental health interventions (DMHIs). Single-session DMHIs may help by providing a low-intensity intervention that takes less time to complete. This pilot randomized controlled trial sought to evaluate the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a single-session DMHI based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in a non-clinical sample of college students. The trial was pre-registered (NCT06139718). A total of 61 students were recruited, which was below the target of 100 participants. The participants were randomized to the single-session ACT DMHI or to a waitlist condition, with assessments completed at 1-week and 1-month follow-ups. The vast …


Data Literacy In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Morgan V. Harrell Jan 2025

Data Literacy In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Morgan V. Harrell

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this hermeneutical phenomenological study is to explore the essential data and digital literacies for instructors in community colleges, trade schools, and vocational training programs located in the South to work with artificial intelligence (AI) effectively. The theory guiding this study is based on Max van Manen's framework on lived experiences and Paul Ricoeur's narrative theory, which is designed to enhance understanding of the perception and implementation of these literacies within an AI-augmented educational domain. As society's reliance on data continues to grow, it becomes essential to equip all citizens with the skills required for data literacy (Wolff …


A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Former Adult Drug Users’ Sobriety Journey After Graduating From A Faith-Based/Spiritual Drug And Alcohol Recovery Program, Laurine Voltaire Jan 2025

A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Former Adult Drug Users’ Sobriety Journey After Graduating From A Faith-Based/Spiritual Drug And Alcohol Recovery Program, Laurine Voltaire

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to investigate the lived experiences of former adult drug users and their sobriety journeys after graduating from a variety of faith-based or spiritual drug and alcohol recovery programs. The research included a systematic review and narrative synthesis of existing literature on faith-based and spiritual recovery programs to address the gap concerning the lived experiences of former users and an evaluation of the strategies and techniques vital for facilitating recovery. The guiding theoretical framework CHIME-D delineated the essential definitive characteristics such as connectedness, hope, identity, meaning of life, empowerment, and overcoming difficulties that …


Ethical Considerations In Instructional Design Enhanced By Artificial Intelligence: A Phenomenological Inquiry, Billy Malone Jan 2025

Ethical Considerations In Instructional Design Enhanced By Artificial Intelligence: A Phenomenological Inquiry, Billy Malone

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the ethical considerations that instructional designers faced when integrating artificial intelligence into instructional design for adult learners at various educational institutions. The theory guiding this study was the technological pedagogical content knowledge framework, which offered a thorough method for analyzing how technology, pedagogy, and ethics were integrated into education. The central question for this study asked how instructional designers described their lived experiences and ethical considerations when integrating artificial intelligence into instructional design for adult learners. This study used a hermeneutic phenomenological methodology to improve the understanding of the lived experiences …


A Phenomenological Research Study Of The African American Male And Grief: The Need To Communicate, Theresa E. Ellis Jan 2025

A Phenomenological Research Study Of The African American Male And Grief: The Need To Communicate, Theresa E. Ellis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This is a dissertation on death, grief, and the communication styles of African American males after the loss of a loved one. It will speak to the limited amount of literature reviews surrounding death, culture, race, gender, and the social determent of death. This dissertation will issue a summation of the limitations of older studies and how to fill the need to conduct newer studies. This dissertation offers suggestions on the need to encourage future researchers to take up the mantle and use their lived experiences on death, grief counseling, mental health counseling, and how spiritual counseling can be used …


Investigating The Correlation Between Racially Based Trauma And The Imposter Phenomenon In High-Achieving Black Women, Tarra Lynn Winfield Ray Jan 2025

Investigating The Correlation Between Racially Based Trauma And The Imposter Phenomenon In High-Achieving Black Women, Tarra Lynn Winfield Ray

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study investigates the imposter phenomenon, racially based trauma, and how the two correlate among high-achieving Black women. High achieving for this writing refers to Black women who attend college or graduate school, those in professional positions that require a degree, advanced degree, or professional licensure (i.e., corporate executives, medical doctors, attorneys, mental health clinicians, etc.), and entrepreneurs. Many current studies have focused on the unique and complex experiences that high-achieving Black women face while working to achieve goals and gain success. Many of these women have experienced racially based trauma, and many endorse the simultaneous experiencing of the imposter …


Experience Of Underrepresented In Medicine Faculty In Career Advancement At A U.S. Medical School: A Phenomenological Study, Johnson George Jan 2025

Experience Of Underrepresented In Medicine Faculty In Career Advancement At A U.S. Medical School: A Phenomenological Study, Johnson George

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This transcendental phenomenological study aims to gain insight into the experiences of Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) faculty members who have gone through the individual promotional plan (IPP) in preparation for promotion to senior ranks at a medical school. The study focused on the experiences of 12-15 medical school faculty members who met the criteria and experienced individual promotion plan consults with a leader in faculty affairs. This study will guide Lev Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory and Rappaport’s empowerment theory. Vygotsky's approach emphasizes the importance of language and community in teaching skill sets, while Rappaport's theory empowers individuals to take ownership of …


Serving With The Strength God Supplies, Sarah Moss Jan 2025

Serving With The Strength God Supplies, Sarah Moss

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Dave Rozenboom: A Life Of Service, Jennifer Vermeer Jan 2025

Dave Rozenboom: A Life Of Service, Jennifer Vermeer

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Spice For Life, Jennifer Vermeer Jan 2025

Spice For Life, Jennifer Vermeer

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Building Community, Sarah Moss, Athan De Jong Jan 2025

Building Community, Sarah Moss, Athan De Jong

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Business Matters, Sarah Moss Jan 2025

Business Matters, Sarah Moss

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Empowering Christian Schools Worldwide, Tim Van Soelen Jan 2025

Empowering Christian Schools Worldwide, Tim Van Soelen

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Multicultural Leadership Program Continues Growth, Sarah Moss Jan 2025

Multicultural Leadership Program Continues Growth, Sarah Moss

The Voice

No abstract provided.


A $1.25 Million Grant Given For Kids Worship Project, Jennifer Vermeer Jan 2025

A $1.25 Million Grant Given For Kids Worship Project, Jennifer Vermeer

The Voice

No abstract provided.


A Different Kind Of Summer School, Jennifer Vermeer Jan 2025

A Different Kind Of Summer School, Jennifer Vermeer

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Taking A Walk Through Civil War History, Sarah Moss Jan 2025

Taking A Walk Through Civil War History, Sarah Moss

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Bridging Campus And Community, Joya Breems Jan 2025

Bridging Campus And Community, Joya Breems

The Voice

No abstract provided.