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From Rhetoric To Reality: The U.S. Republican Party's Shifting Stance On Immigration, Greyson Thagard

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

The Republican Party has experienced a well-documented ideological shift towards the right in the 21st century. However, significant attention has not been granted to the causes and consequences of this shift on rhetoric surrounding immigration. As immigration has become a polarizing topic in recent years, it is important to understand how the Republican Party has transformed regarding the issue. It is also important to understand what contributed to this shift. In this paper, I analyzed Republican Party platforms from 2008 to 2024 as well as selected speeches from prominent Party members at the Republican National Convention from 2008 to 2024. …

Number Talks To Promote Discourse In The Algebra 1 Classroom: A Number Talk Curriculum Development For A Unit On Quadratic Expressions, Lindsay C. Borger

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

This project sought to develop a curriculum of Number Talks for use at the secondary level, specifically in an Algebra 1 class as a supplement to a unit on quadratic expressions. The project begins with a look at existing research on constructivism and social constructionism as well as the reforms in mathematics education informed by those learning theories. It then looks at calls for more discourse in the mathematics classroom as a part of these reform efforts, and the part Number Talks play in fostering discourse and mathematical thinking for students. The Number Talk curriculum includes a guide for implementing …

Otterbein Towers Spring 2025, Otterbein University

Towers Magazine

Around the 'Bein; Brandon Koons '94, MAT'98, P'23: Coach, Role Model, Author; The Otterbein Advantage; Become Here: Graduating Seniors are READY; Forever Friends: The Cardinal Legacy; Coalition for the Good of Otterbein; Philanthropy; Alumni Matters; Class Notes.

An Adapted Social And Emotional Learning Curriculum For Middle School Students With Emotional Disturbances, Jacob Houston

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

This project addresses how an adapted Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, grounded in the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework and aligned with a personalized Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model, can more effectively support the social and emotional learning development of students with Emotional Disturbances (ED). The project culminated in the design of a four-week SEL curriculum unit focused on building relationship skills—one of the five core CASEL competencies. The curriculum is delivered using the SOAR model (Scholarship, Ownership, Awareness, Respect), a personalized PBIS framework that integrates the existing Character Strong SEL program with …

Personification: A Short Film, Charles R. Adams

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

Personification follows a group of college students as they receive news that mysterious shape-shifting creatures are posing as humans. They quickly turn on each other, realizing there is no one they can trust. In the style of mid-20th - century horror films, notably Don Siegel’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), the short film explores themes of paranoia and the value of human expression in a time when generative AI seeks to replace the creative method. In keeping with this theme, the emphasis for this project was on the act of creation. Pre-production—which included scriptwriting, casting, and various organizational tasks—ran …

Otterbein Towers Fall 2024, Otterbein University

Towers Magazine

Historic Milestones in Changes to Board of Trustees; Educating Students for Democracy; Belonging is This Program's Purpose; 100 Years of BAE at Otterbein University; Coalition for the Common Good: Graduate Early Admission Pathways; The Rike Center Turns 50; Philanthropy; Alumni Matters; and Class Notes.

September 20, 2024 Board Of Trustees Meeting Report, Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

No abstract provided.

Can Nutrition Education Reduce Division Iii Female Athlete's Risk Of Developing Low Energy Availability, Coby Stover

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Context: Low Energy availability (LEA) is widely acknowledged as a state in which an individual does not have sufficient energy to support normal functions within the body after energy has been expended through exercise. In sports environments, athletes can exhibit LEA for a variety of reasons. These reasons range from improper food intake to effectively fuel and re-fuel their body for the energy demands of their specific sport, to eating disorders (ED) and eating disorder behaviors. Access to appropriate nutrition knowledge is also a major factor that can place athletes at risk for developing LEA. Both males and females …

The Special Education Process: A Step-By-Step Guide To Understanding Your Rights And The Significance Of Parent Involvement In Your Child’S Educational Process., Juweria Haji

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

This project explores the challenges faced by parents with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in navigating the special education system, particularly the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. It highlights barriers, such as language obstacles, lack of cultural sensitivity among educators, and parents' unawareness of their legal rights, which can lead to inadequate services for their children. The project's significance lies in empowering parents to actively participate in and advocate for their children's educational needs, thus fostering a more inclusive and effective special education program. This project aims to provide strategies and resources to enhance parents' understanding of the IEP process. …

A Curriculum Development For Writing A Personal Narrative In A French Immersion 5th Grade Class., Aliou Sall

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The purpose of this curriculum development project was to address the need of more writing in elementary French immersion school in grade five French class through the fusion on the writing workshop and the ECRI model (Reasoned and Coherent Writing in Immersion). The writing workshop is proven to work in schools teaching students writing in L1 and the Ecri model was developed by teachers who are experienced in teaching in an immersion setting to help students write in L2. A new framework was developed based on those two frameworks above to support fifth graders in a French immersion school to …

April 27, 2024 Board Of Trustees Meeting Report, Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

No abstract provided.

2024 Otterbein Honors Convocation Program, Otterbein University

Commencement Programs

Honors Program Commencement

Otterbein Towers Spring 2024, Otterbein University

Towers Magazine

A Healing Foundation; Teaching Excellence Spotlighted; FAQs for the Common Good; Outstanding Seniors; Serving Up a New Dining Experience for Students; Philanthropy; Alumni Matters, and Class Notes.

Pilot Study: Effects Of Whole Body Vibrational Therapy On Equine Epaxial Muscle Soreness, Riley Leibeck

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

Whole body vibrational therapy (WBV) is well-studied in people, but there is a paucity of research of its effect on horses. It is suggested that WBV use in horses increases performance, aids in recovery, and stimulates nerves, bones, and muscles in ways that normal exercise does not. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if frequent WBV therapy sessions affect back soreness in horses using pressure algometry. Most sporthorses will experience back soreness in their careers, and it is regarded as one of the most common causes of poor performance in equine athletes. Five horses were measured for …

February 2, 2024 Board Of Trustees Meeting Report, Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

No abstract provided.

University Presidential Update- January 2024, Academic Affairs

University Updates & Communications from the University President

This is an Otterbein University presidential update to the staff and faculty, informing them on changes to campus.

The Pseudo-Liberation Of Women And Feminism In American Cinema Of The 1970s, Claudia Smallwood

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

This thesis provides an analysis of how women, feminism, and female liberation is depicted in American film of the 1970s, in context to genre revisionism and the second wave of feminism. The portrayal of women in film is reimagined due to the Hollywood Renaissance taking place in the mid-sixties and throughout the nineteen-seventies. As genre revisionists began re-working and undoing the tools of classical Hollywood cinema, the role of women began to shift as well, creating a form of counter-cinema. Films of this era, rather intentionally or unintentionally, start to address relevant issues of marital status, liberation, sexuality, and the …

2024 Courtright Memorial Library Annual Report, Courtright Memorial Library

Library Publications

FY24's Annual Report celebrating Courtright Memorial Library's accomplishments.

Contents:

• Letter from the Director
• Facts and Figures
• Staffing Updates
• News and Events
• Staff Accomplishments
• Special Focus
• Building Updates
• Friends of the Library

2024 Courtright Memorial Library Facts And Figures, Courtright Memorial Library

Library Publications

Facts and figures about the Courtright Memorial Library during the year 202\4.

2024 Library Strategic Plan, Courtwright Memorial Library

Library Publications

Strategic plan for the Courtright Memorial Library at Otterbein University starting in 2024.

University Update- October 2023, Academic Affairs

University Updates & Communications from the University President

This is an Otterbein University presidential update to the staff and faculty, informing them on changes to campus.

Dr. Nick Ross, Piano: Virtuosic Piano Music For The Left Hand Alone, Music Department

Concert and Recital Programs

The recital program for a performance by Otterbein's Dr. Nick Ross. Performed October 20, 2023. This recital focuses on large-scale works for the left hand alone. Three of the four works are well-established masterpieces within this genre, and the fourth is a world premiere of a new work by American composer Kent Holliday. This performance is connected to Dr. Ross's research on left-hand literature.

Ember Jazz Trio, Music Department

Concert and Recital Programs

The recital program for a performance of selections from Brooklyn-based Ember Jazz Trio's albums "August in March," "No One is Any One," and "New Year." Performed October 21, 2023.

Sheppard-Tong Duo, Violin & Piano: Fantasies And Fairy Tales, Music Department

Concert and Recital Programs

Concert program for a performance by Michael Sheppard (piano) and Jessica Tong (violin). Performed October 27, 2023. Includes works from Schumann, Frolov, Szymanowski, and Shubert.

News From The Graduate School- Masters Of Business Administration Fall 2023, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates and highlights from the Graduate School and the Masters of Business Administration.

News From The Graduate School- Athletic Training Fall 2023, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates and highlights from the Graduate School and Athletic Training.

Graduate School News Highlights-Fall 2023, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates and highlights from the Graduate School at Otterbein University.

News From The Graduate School- Nursing Fall 2023, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates from the Graduate School and the Nursing Program.

News From The Graduate School- Education Fall 2023, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates and highlights from the Graduate School and the Education Program.

News From The Graduate School-Allied Health Fall 2023, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates from the Graduate School and the Allied Health Program.