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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: A Reflection On The Limited Resources Available For A Healthy Lifestyle, Jana Hatahet, Steven Jones, Laila Shatela, Pegi Laci, Anushka Dalvi, Michael Becker, Albert Oh, Anthony Marquez

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Provider Availability, Healthcare Coverage, Access To Healthy Food Options, Income, Neighborhood Walkability, And School/Education Reflection, Kayla Hogan, Elizabeth Ajaero, Muhammad Hashem, Alina Ciesielski, Amanda Elashoff, Erik Pedersen, Hamza Mohammad, Tyler Dawson

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Social Determinants In Action: A Field Reflection On Community Health, Jamaica Jordan, Razanne Zaghloul, Raj Khuperkar, Lissette Valdez, Nathan Morren, Cole Duvall, Alexis King

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Education, Environmental Conditions, And Food Insecurities Reflection, Skylar Hall, Badruddin Mahamed, Jenna Andersen, Evan Robyns, Andrew Singh, Julia Correll, Yousef El-Magharbel, Tiffany Adam

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Observation And Reflection Of Transportation Needs, Aaron Crump, Mohamed El-Souri, Rawan Antar, Sriram Garapati, Olivia Fras, Jai Patel, Lucy Zhang, Laya Dasari

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Neighborhood And Built Environment: Facilitating Safety, Community, And Preventative Health, Zachary Hart, Batoul Dabajeh, Maaz Munawar, Josie Mclearen, Theodore Belecciu, Laura Zvinys, Tarek Harhash, Emily Critchfield

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Food Insecurity, Transportation, Healthcare Access, And Reflection, Mariann Hayek, Noah Weslock, Arya Mashraghy, Mahathi Krothapalli, Abhishek Thakur, Fatima Alemam, Kyle Kramer

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Neighborhood, Environment, And Reflection, Olma Tadesse, Kush Amin, Devon Roe, Anjie Dinakin, Matt Minasian, Arisha Arain, Dave Sreedhar, Ashley Yuran

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Food Desert, Walking Infrastructure, And Primary Care Access Observed In 48203, Christina Barchini, Jad Fawaz, Brayden Moore, Emma Pastoor, Samuel Rest, Hamed Selemani

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: 48219 Beyond The Zip Code, Justin Darragh, Adhithi Keerthana Athikumar, Muaaz Akhtar, Dania Zeidan, Nathaniel Edwards, Trina Alimi, Jonah Brand, Beatrice White

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Understanding Social Determinants In 48203, Jared Lin, Ryan The, Russell Elkus, Aayushi Jani, Michaela Yamine, Riona O'Donnell, Mariam Duhaini

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Access To Education And Nutritious Foods, Maurgan Lee, Kailey Carner, Tarek Atasi, Michael Mclellan, Alec Brook, Ashley Schehr, Namitha Bhat, Syed Kaushik

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Observation And Reflection Of Education, Transportation, And Food Insecurity At Detroit, Sindi Roko, Kaylee Chan, Sarah Noonan, Alfonso Vaziriyan-Sani, Jelani Shadd, Ritika Tiwary, Samir Khan

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Barriers To Health In Detroit’S New Center: Addressing Food, Housing, And Accessibility, Yasmeen Jazaerly, Ivan Kyagaba, Jahnavi Rajagopal, Frances-Denise Fajardo, Ahmed Makled, Ahmed Hassanin, Jayson Bakshi, Victoria Potter

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Observation And Reflection Of Highland Park, Mohamed Ramadan, Marni Murez, Saatvik Vaishnav, Sathyagopal Siddapureddy, Janiya Brooks

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Observation And Reflection Of Disparities In Access To Healthy Foods, Education, And Stable Healthcare, Kerolos Aziz, Uma Sriram, Sarah Yee, Hassan Saad, Jessica Delgado, Shiyuan Gong, Seyrona Mclean

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Reflection On Neighborhood Environment And Economic Instability As Barriers To Health, Charity Godbold, Sarah Syeda, Zachary Houslander, Sydney Kelly, Jason Fahmy, Eliezer Ponce De Leon, Jessica Wang, Omar Tayeb

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Systemic Barriers In 48203—Poverty, Food Deserts, And Inadequate Infrastructure—Directly Impact The Health And Futures Of Its Residents., Kerestin Aziz, Sanjana Aiella, Brady Bak, Maanas Sharma, Catherine Hofley, Silas Stewart, Ahmed Marabeh, Samantha Hoey

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Housing, Transportation, & Education And Reflection, Seareen Maaita, Alexis Kmak, Balraj Dhanoa, Sergio Guerra, Shrikar Modukuri, Gwenyth Sirrine, Ciara Hancock, Mohamed Ramadan

Patient Education Projects

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Exploring The Evolution Of Preservice Elementary Teachers' Mathematics Identity And Possible Selves: A Multi-Case Study Approach, Christa R. Mawn

Theses, Dissertations and Culminating Projects

This study explores the nature of preservice elementary teachers’ mathematics identity and possible selves and identifies shifts in their mathematics identity or possible selves over the course of a place value unit during the semester during a course on mathematics content for elementary teachers. Drawing on narrative identity and possible selves theory, this qualitative multi-case study examined the mathematics identity and possible selves of preservice elementary teachers enrolled in a mathematics content course. Course assignments were used as data sources and included written narratives, future-oriented reflections, drawings, and course artifacts. Individual cases were analyzed, and were followed by a cross-cases …

May 2026 Bulldog Alumni & Friends News, Kari Jones, Garrett King

Bulldog Alumni & Friends News

May 8 SWOSU Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner

May 9 Spring Commencement

June 5-6 SWOSU Football Championship Weekend

July 30 SWOSU Near You: Eischen’s

July 27 - August 7 Online SWOSU Athletic Auction

August 7 SWOSU Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet

August 8 SWOSU Athletic Auction and Dinner

Towards Dementia-Inclusive Digital Text-Based Health Information: A Multi-Method Investigation Of Cognitive And Affective Accessibility, Margi Engineer

All Dissertations

This dissertation examines the accessibility, readability, emotional tone, and trustworthiness of digital, text‑based dementia information and investigates how older adults with and without dementia cognitively and affectively engage with such content. It further explores the potential of generative AI to improve dementia information delivery through the development of a domain‑specific retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) large language model (LLM) chatbot designed to deliver accessible, stigma‑free information. The dissertation comprises four studies using complementary quantitative and qualitative methods. Study I conducts a large‑scale content analysis of 300 medical articles, 35 websites, and 50 blogs, applying readability metrics, LIWC‑based linguistic and sentiment analysis, and …

Examining Mathematics Identity And Student Capital In The United States And Norway: Comparative Insights From First-Generation College Students In First-Year Mathematics Courses, Margaret Ann Bolick

All Dissertations

First‑generation college students (FGCSs)—students whose parents did not complete a bachelor’s degree—are underrepresented in international research on first‑year mathematics course retention and are often compared to their continuing‑generation peers in ways that reinforce deficit narratives and skew perceptions of FGCSs. This study provides a descriptive comparison between FGCSs’ mathematics identity and forms of capital across the cultural contexts of Norway and the United States through four interconnected papers that address the overarching research question: How do cultural and educational contexts in Norway and the United States influence how FGCSs conceptualize and express forms of capital and mathematics identity in first-year …

Navigating The Shift: Supporting Health Sciences Faculty Transitioning From Industry To Asynchronous Online Education, Joshua D. Snyder

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative exploratory study examined how new online instructors in the health sciences division of a North Texas community college experienced institutional onboarding and professional development as they transitioned from industry roles into asynchronous online teaching. As community colleges expand online instruction to meet the needs of nontraditional learners, many health sciences faculty enter academic roles with strong clinical expertise but limited preparation in online pedagogy. Guided by the community of inquiry framework and self-efficacy theory, this study explored instructors’ perceptions of their preparedness for asynchronous teaching; the instructional challenges they encountered, particularly related to student engagement; and the types …

Exploring The Training Experiences Of Adult Taekwondo Practitioners: A Case Study Of A Martial Arts Program In The Southern United States, Nicholas Daniel Ryburn

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Taekwondo has gained increasing prominence among adult practitioners in the United States, offering both physical and psychological benefits. However, despite its popularity, research on Taekwondo has predominantly emphasized youth populations, competitive contexts, or injury epidemiology, with limited attention to the lived experiences of adult practitioners. Adults present distinct needs and challenges in martial arts training, including variability in physical conditioning, age-related health considerations, and constraints associated with family and professional responsibilities. A deeper understanding of these factors is crucial for developing training programs that are both effective and sustainable for adult populations. This dissertation employs a qualitative case study design …

Perceptions Of Academic And College Preparation Skills Gained Through Concurrent College Credit Courses: A Case Study Of Students From Rural, High-Poverty Communities, Jessica Erin Culver

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Abstract Concurrent college credit courses are growing at a rapid pace nationwide, with large numbers of high school students now earning college credit before the end of their twelfth-grade year. In Arkansas, this trend of increased concurrent college course enrollment is evident, with over 23,000 students enrolled in concurrent courses during the 2024 school year (Arkansas Division of Higher Education, 2024). Arkansas continued to emphasize the need for concurrent courses with the 2025 ACCESS Act, encouraging students to take concurrent courses as a path to future college and career success (Arkansas Division of Higher Education, 2025a). As concurrent courses continue …

Exploring Perceptions Of Collective Efficacy And Its Potential For A District Instructional Leadership Team, Dana Tabor

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore experiences that influence the collective efficacy of a district instructional leadership team and to better understand the members’ perceptions of isolation in their roles. The study used an action research approach with both qualitative and quantitative methods to provide insight to district leaders to create the conditions for improving their teams and the experiences of their leaders. The study answered the following research questions: What collective efficacy-shaping experiences influence the District Instructional Leadership Team (DILT)? In what ways can a DILT influence the collective efficacy of its members? How does the DILT's …

Support Leads To Success: Exploring Culturally Responsive And Relevant Education For Tertiary Level Students Of Color, Aisha Milaham

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Culturally responsive and relevant education (CRRE) teaching practice are crucial to implement at the tertiary level to support post-graduate preparation for students from marginalized communities. This case study explores the impact, or lack thereof, of these teaching principles in a higher education program specifically created to support diverse populations of students in preparing for graduate level studies and professions in academia. Data were collected via one-on-one interviews with students and staff in the program. Data were then analyzed to explore the extent to which culturally CRRE principles were integrated into TP and how that integration impacted student preparation for academia. …

The Effects Of Vocational Self-Concept Crystallization And Career Choice On Crop Farming Apprenticeship Completers: An Exploratory Qualitative Analysis, Stormy Zane Speaks

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Across the United States, a farmer shortage threatens the future of food production as the population continues to grow. However, farming apprenticeship programs may be a solution to this crisis. This study addressed a gap in research regarding the career decision-making processes of farm apprenticeship completers. Specifically, this study sought to identify whether farm apprenticeship completion resulted in greater vocational self-concept crystallization as well as farming as a career choice. Due to the lack of research, an exploratory qualitative research design was most suitable for this study. Donald Super’s self-concept development theory was the theoretical framework. Self-concept development theory was …

Learning At Lunch: A Qualitative Examination Of Lunchtime Discourse In Preschool Classrooms, Savanna Lynn Gragg

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This mixed-methods study examined how preschool teachers understand and use mealtime as an opportunity for children’s learning and connection. The project explored teachers’ beliefs, observed mealtime practices, and used collaborative video reflection to examine how teachers’ perspectives and behaviors evolved over time. Over five weeks, mealtimes were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed alongside reflection sessions with the teacher. Using the Arkansas Child Development Early Learning Standards (CDELS) as a developmental lens, each mealtime interaction was coded for learning opportunities across domains such as language, literacy, social-emotional growth, and self-help skills. Findings indicated that as the teacher engaged in video-supported reflection, mealtime …