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Chimes: April 16, 2021, Calvin University

Chimes

Student athlete Simon Detmer breaks national para athletics record by Harm Venhuizen

Committee to decide future of academic cuts by Juliana Knot

Suspect arrested after female students harassed on Calvin, Cornerstone campuses by Juliana Knot

Admissions offers slate of virtual events for prospective students by Jamison Van Andel

Last man standing: men in SPAUD reflect on overwhelmingly female field by Sarah Gibes

Students struggle to find time for sabbath by Michaela Giovannelli

Eagles Split With Mountaineers In Sun Belt Softball Action Friday, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Eagles Split With Mountaineers In Sun Belt Softball Action Friday

Exploring Elementary Pre - Service Teachers Technological Knowledge For Teaching Literacy: A Phenomenological Study, Christy Nicole Grigsby

Theses and Dissertations

As a result of the fundamental changes to education due to COVID-19, this study focuses on the readiness of pre-service teachers to meet the literacy needs necessary in this technology mediated world by utilizing a theoretical framework that consists of a learning framework: Transformative Learning, a literacy framework: Multi literacies, and a technological framework: Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) to include the 2019 addition of another knowledge base: ConteXtual Knowledge (XK). It is this context component of TPACK that is so frequently overlooked that may encompass the cultural aspects of teaching and learning including the primary and secondary Discourses, the …

The Perspectives Of Head Start Employed Community College Students Who Earned An Associate Degree In Early Childhood Education Programs: A Phenomenological Study Exploring Challenges And Successes, Robyne E. Taylor

Dissertations and Theses

The U.S. federally funded Head Start programs serve more than one million low-income children and their families each year in education and health programs. Historically there have been few requirements for formal education for Head Start teachers. In response to research linking teacher education and outcomes for children, increased educational requirements were included in the program funding reauthorizations in recent decades. For a variety of reasons, community college early childhood education programs are a logical place for those already employed by Head Start to improve their qualifications. At the same time, these institutions tend to have low graduation rates, and …

Staff Council Meeting Minutes, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

• Cal to Order
• Consent Agenda and Minutes of Meeting
• Presidential Updates & Comments
• Employee Engagement Survey
• Budget Update
• Stimulus Funds
• VPBF Search
• Questions
• Human Resources- Updates
• Treasurer Report
• Committee Reports
• Old Business & New Business
• Important Dates
• Meeting Adjourned at 9:52 am

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

• Call to Order
• Consent Agenda
• Presidential Updates and Comments I Dr. Kyle Marrero
• Information Sharing and Gossip
• Human Resources Updates | Vickie Shaw
• Treasurer Report | Paul Barnes
• Committee Reports
• Old Business
• New Business
• Important Dates and Announcements
• Adjournment

Impaired Audiovisual Representation Of Phonemes In Children With Developmental Language Disorder, Natalya Kaganovich, Jennifer Schumaker, Sharon L. Christ

Purdue Center for Early Learning Faculty and Staff Publications

We examined whether children with developmental language disorder (DLD) differed from their peers with typical development (TD) in the degree to which they encode information about a talker’s mouth shape into long-term phonemic representations. Children watched a talker’s face and listened to rare changes from [i] to [u] or the reverse. In the neutral condition, the talker’s face had a closed mouth throughout. In the audiovisual violation condition, the mouth shape always matched the frequent vowel, even when the rare vowel was played. We hypothesized that in the neutral condition no long-term audiovisual memory traces for speech sounds would be …

A Case Study: An Examination Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities' Recruitment Of Non - Black Students, Viola Alexander

Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative case study examined a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) recruitment practices that consolidated with Predominantly White Institutions (PWI) and the new HBCUs effort to increase non-Black students' enrollment. The purpose of this study is to examine the institutional recruitment practices, recruiting practices that target non-Black students, and non-Black students' perception of their recruitment experience. There is an extensive amount of literature regarding recruitment practices; however, literature regarding recruiting practices for non-Black at an HBCU is limited.

The study participants included three Admissions Recruiters, an Associate Director of Admissions, a Vice President for Enrollment Management, and twenty-three non-Black …

Pacific Life Strategic Analysis, Jake Litel-Smith

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Pacific Life is one of the most recognizable names in life insurance. The company is known for its brand and consistent delivery on its promises for over 150 years. This study shows a comprehensive analysis of Pacific Life, including external and internal considerations. Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL will provide a guide to understanding the environment outside of the company. A SWOT analysis will provide a better grasp on the company’s current market position. The analysis will conclude with an understanding of Pacific Life’s current strategy and recommendations for its future success.

Cohen And Milstein Strategic Analysis, Noah Marik

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Cohen Milstein is a medium-sized law firm operating out of six U.S. cities. It is a boutique-style firm specializing in niche areas of law and litigates higher-profile cases other firms avoid. This paper will examine Cohen and Milstein to understand its market position and competitiveness within the legal industry. The legal industry provides a unique set of challenges to firms as technology advances, new laws are imposed, and customer relationships evolve. To explore Cohen and Milstein, I will employ various tools, including Porter’s Five Forces, PESTEL, and SWOT analyses. Following the firm's evaluation through these metrics, strategic recommendations will be …

Volume Cxxxix, Number 2, April 16, 2021, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Minutes (Corrected)

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Owens Remains Perfect, Eagles Defeat Chants In Opener, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Owens Remains Perfect, Eagles Defeat Chants in Opener

Preceptorship Within Accredited Nutrition And Dietetics Programs: A Pragmatic Mixed Methods Study, Angela K. Brekken

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

The purpose of this pragmatic mixed-methods study was to identify the factors that impact a nutrition professional’s preceptorship decision and potential solutions to combat preceptor shortages within accredited nutrition and dietetics programs. Homan’s social exchange theory provided the theoretical framework that if perceived costs of preceptorship outweigh the perceived benefits, then the activity will cease.

Phase one of the study included an online mixed-methods questionnaire. Phase two included a qualitative focus group and interview with self-identified volunteers from phase one. Quantitative analysis through SPSS included descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations) and inferential statistics (one-way ANOVA). Qualitative data for both …

20 Things, Reann Parker

Honors Theses

20 Things is a short young adult novel that explores a variety of topics and themes, from mental health, recovery, and self discovery to race, love, and friendship. Beginning with a high school girl named Halle waking up in a hospital after a suicide attempt, the novel is a coming of age story about the help Halle receives and what she goes through in trying to find reasons to keep living. The novel is divided into ten chapters: “Waking Up,” “Going Home,” “Arriving,” “Being Honest,” “Keeping the Faith,” “Soul Searching,” “Willingness,” “Maintaining,” “Checking In,” and “Living.” Each chapter represents the …

#Generation Z: A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Experiences Of Elementary Title I Teachers’ Use Of Educational Technology In The 21st Century Classroom, Rachel Nichole Hernandez, David Vacchi

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

Applied

Biblical Worldview Development While Learning Origins Science, Charleton King, David Vacchi

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

Applied

A Deeper Look At The Literacy Achievement Gap, Anna Alden, Lucinda S. Spaulding

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Theoretical Proposal

Come As You Are: Actively Welcoming And Involving Individuals With Special Needs In The Church, Natalie Shimo, Laurie Rice

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Textual or Investigative

Preschoolers, Technology, And Emergent Literacy, Patricia Scalf, Constance "Connie" Pearson

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

LUO Remote

Applied

Biblical Worldview Development While Learning Origins Science, Charleton King, David Vacchi

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

LUO Remote

Applied

A Phenomenological Study Of The Factors That Motivated Black Students' Enrollment In Ap Courses, Konova Letrice Cornelius, David Vacchi

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

LUO Remote

Applied

#Generation Z: A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Experiences Of Elementary Title I Teachers’ Use Of Educational Technology In The 21st Century Classroom, Rachel Nichole Hernandez, David Vacchi

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

LUO Remote

Applied

Educators On The Move: An Applied Study Of Literature-Based Solutions For Teacher Migration Within An Exclusive Urban School, Stephanie Burton Haynsworth, Kevin Struble

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

Applied

Hispanic First-Generation College Student Perceptions Of University Support Programs, Katelynn Elizabeth Wheeler, David Vacchi

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

LUO Remote

Applied

Human-Machine Communication: Complete Volume. Volume 2

Human-Machine Communication

This is the complete volume of HMC Volume 2.

Impacting Occupational Therapy Assistant Student Knowledge About Occupation And Occupation-Based Practice, Allen S. Keener, Cynthia L. Hayden, Dana M. Howell

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

It is important for occupational therapy assistant (OTA) programs to teach about occupation and occupation-based practice (OBP). Few have published on this topic in relation to OTA education. This study focuses on determining if an educational module covering occupation and OBP would increase student knowledge of occupation and occupation-based practice. In this mixed-methods parallel convergent study, OTA students were immersed in an author-designed educational module to increase their knowledge of occupation, OBP, and the selection of occupation-based interventions. The students engaged in pretesting activities, prior to the module, consisting of short-answer essay and intervention selection tasks. At the conclusion of …

The Use Of Specialized Exercises In The Preparatory Period Of Ice-Hockey Players, Sultanbek Ruzimovich Davletmuratov

Eurasian Journal of Sport Science

Purpose: Increasing the effectiveness of training loads of various orientations at the stages of the preparatory period .

Methods: Controlling training loads is of particular importance. In the process of training, exercises of a specific nature are more effective, due to the increase in complex exercises. This made it possible to increase the effectiveness of physical fitness and technical and tactical actions of hockey players. To solve the set tasks, pedagogical research methods were used: The analysis of literary sources, was the first and one of the main methods in the work, was carried out to formulate research tasks, discuss …

The System In The World Which Has No Alternative To The Solution Of Women's Problems, Sayyora Djasanova

Mental Enlightenment Scientific-Methodological Journal

In this article analysed opportunities and the conditions for women created by our President Sh.M. Mirziyoyev, the role of women in the spiritual renewal of society, the social environment created to increase women's social activism, the activities of governmental and non-governmental organizations struggling to address pressing issues in women's lives, Opportunities based on national laws to increase girls' social activism, social protection, activism, socio-philosophical analysis of activism, the need to motivate people, the "Iron Book" and the "Women's Book", social services for families included in it, social problems The role and necessity of social services in the development of the …