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The Development Of Students’ Understandings Of Social Identity, Inequality, And Service During A Critical International Service-Learning Program In The Dominican Republic, Jeremy Gombin-Sperling

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholar Issue

Motivation Factors Of International Students Studying Under The Trump Administration, Minghui Hou

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholars Issue

Advising Experiences Among First-Year International Doctoral Students, Nina Marijanovic, Jungmin Lee

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholars Issue

The Impact Of Short-Term Study Abroad On Online Learners, Jennifer A. Malerich

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholars Issue

Balance Of Power: The Governance Structure Of International Branch Campus In China, Yanhao Wang

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholars Issue

Laker Survival Guide, Clara Bernal

Honors Projects

It was not until her Junior year of college when she became a Peer Mentor for incoming freshman students, that Clara created a mini guide to GVSU's long list of resources for students. She prepared this guide for her mentees as initially what she called, "Things you'll want to use to survive college." Clara wanted to hand her mentees all of the resources she had learned in three years on day one. This list included various academic support resources, places to feel culturally accepted, and resources for non-traditional students. After receiving a lot of positive feedback from her mentees, peers, …

Development Of A Text Message Stress Management Intervention And Its Impact On Perceived Stress And Coping Self-Efficacy Among Student Nurses, Kristin Jaye Henderson

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of the two studies was to develop a text message intervention and examine its effects on lowering perceived stress and increasing coping self-efficacy among nursing students. We also explored stress perceptions and investigated student satisfaction with the text message stress management program. Methods: For the first study, twenty three students participated in the focus groups for intervention development. Sample messages were presented to participants and feedback was requested. The messages were modified based on student feedback. The second study utilized an experimental pre/post design with a convenience sample (N=101) to examine the effects of the text message …

Perceptions And Experiences Of Online Learning And Synchronous Communication, Michelle Fry

Dissertations

Abstract

High-quality and effective online education is essential to the continuous growth of higher education. As online higher education grows in professional programs, it is especially pertinent to investigate learning designs for their effectiveness in supporting the acquisition of professional skills. Drawing upon the Community of Inquiry (CoI) and the Practice-Based Teaching (PBT) frameworks, this research investigated the effectiveness of one online graduate program designed for practicing teachers to learn new skills (i.e., diagnostic assessment and differentiated instruction) in teaching reading to elementary students. The learning design introduced a new component of virtual presence (i.e., synchronous communication) at strategic points …

Using Bourdieu’S Theory Of Practice To Investigate The Experience Of Ontario College Graduates Who Are Russian, Ukrainian, And Belarusian, And Seek Career Employment And Permanent Residency In Canada, Oleg Legusov

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholar Issue

An Examination Of The Identification Of Student Veterans Within The University System Of Georgia To Assist In The Decision-Making Process To Better Serving Them, Stefane Dione Raulerson

Theses and Dissertations

Within the USG, no systematic approach exists regarding the identification of its student veterans. In support of the significant number of veterans living in Georgia and more of them utilizing VA educational benefits, the purpose of the research was to explore the various means in which USG institutions identify student veterans and use this information to make data-driven decisions as well as establish retention and graduation rates. The research included surveying and interviewing, following theoretical sampling. Interviews were conducted to obtain more comprehensive and detailed information on the survey results where participants indicated the identification of student veterans, use of …

Cct Assessment Design Workshop, Fiona O' Riordan Dr

Certificate in Teaching and Learning

This guest lecture by Dr O' Riordan explores assessment types and principles, assessment feedback and technology enhanced assessment.

Development Of Intercultural Competence As A Result Of Internationalization-At-Home Initiatives In Japan's Top Global Universities, Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholars Issue

Capabilities For Media Graduate Employability: A Case Study Of Private Higher Education In South Africa, Fenella Somerville

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholars Issue

Accreditation And Anticipatory Socialization To Doctoral Education In Kosovo, Nicholas Robert Stroup

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholars Issue

Epanorama December 2019, Southern Adventist University

Panorama Parent Newsletter

This issue of the ePanorama parent newsletter features an article on the holiday season and contains tips for returning from break.

No Habla Espanol: Are Monolingual Teachers Getting The Support They Need?, Rosa I. Castillo-Rocha

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

For this Capstone Project, the researchers investigated how monolingual teachers view the support and resources they received to teach English Language Learners (ELL) and what they thought could be done to improve their teaching effectiveness. An evidence-based argument is offered that monolingual teachers were not being provided with effective support and resources. More specifically, three themes emerged from an analysis of the data obtained from interviews of monolingual teachers and administrators. Based on the emergent themes, an action was undertaken to help monolingual teachers better address the needs of ELLs. This is an important issue for monolingual teachers because the …

Escapando Las Trampas: Teacher Preparation For Mexicanas, Monica Medrano

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Developing Maestras face and overcome linguistic, academic and cultural forms of gatekeeping while trying to navigate through our current education system. For this Capstone Project, the impact that gatekeeping has on developing Maestras and how it affects their academic and professional aspirations was investigated. This is an important issue for developing Maestras, the University of Gringolandia as well as for the education system of Nepantla county. The success of developing Maestras Mexicanas closes the racial gap and directly impacts the student success rate within Nepantla county. The literature and data results analysis indicate that the gatekeeping practices that keep Mexicanas …

"For Or Unto Me?: Explorations Of The Formative Potential Of Libraries", Todd C. Ream

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

"Compelling And Sustainable: A Response To Todd C. Ream's 'For Or Unto Me?: Explorations Of The Formative Potential Of Libraries'", Jeremy Labosier

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

"A Response To Jeremy W. Labosier", Todd C. Ream

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

"Teaching Discernment In A World That Eschews Truth", Amy Bessin

The Christian Librarian

College students today have the harrowing task of sifting through massive amounts of information that no longer fits into nice, neat categories. The role of the librarian has shifted along with the information landscape, from the role of information gatekeeper to information guide. As information has become more prolific and accessible, it is more important than ever to teach students how to evaluate the information they discover to determine whether it is appropriate and relevant for their information need. In a world filled with fake news and constructed realities, the idea that truth has value, let alone exists, can seem …

2019-December-01-Etsu Hosts Sssp Meeting, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

Do My Students Understand? Automated Identification Of Doubts From Informal Reflections, Siaw Ling Lo, Kar Way Tan, Eng Lieh Ouh

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Traditionally teaching is usually one directional where the instructor imparts knowledge and there is minimal interaction between learners and instructor. With the focus on learner-centred pedagogy, it can be a challenge to provide timely and relevant guidance to individual learners according to their levels of understanding. One of the options available is to collect reflections from learners after each lesson to extract relevant and high-value feedback so that doubts or questions can be addressed in a timely manner. In this paper, we derived an approach to automate the identification of doubts from the informal reflections through features analysis and machine …

Bfa Alum Megan G King Interviewed In Groovy Contemporary.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Congratulations to BFA Alum Megan G. King for her interview with Groovy Contemporary Magazine. King is currently pursuing a MFA at Syracuse University after receiving a BA in Spanish, as well as a BFA in Studio Art from East Tennessee State University in 2013.

King’s work incorporates embroidery, quilting, vernacular imagery, collage, and her own photography. She consistently explores social landscapes, marginalization, and relationships between history and the present. King’s previous work has been featured by numerous publications including Oxford American’s Eyes On the South, NPR’s CodeSwitch, and Politico Magazine.

To read the interview please visit this link: https://www.groovycontemporary.com/featured-artists#/megan-g-king/

Education Abroad Participation: Predicting Participation Through High School Academic Record And Intent To Be Involved In College As Reported In The Freshman Survey (Tfs) And In The College Senior Survey (Css)., Elizabeth Karen Liebschutz-Roettger

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Globalization is a topic of great interest in higher education yet fewer than 10% of college graduates participate in a formal study abroad program. While according to The American Council on Education [ACE] (2008) data, nearly 80% of incoming first-year students intend to go abroad, the reality is most students do not. Practitioners in Education Abroad (EA) are continually looking at ways to help increase student participation in overseas programs and opportunities. The study looks at frequencies and predictor models to help determine factors that influence student participation in study abroad. The study utilized HERI’s 2009 The Freshman Survey (TFS) …

Angels In The Outfield, Priscilla Obeng-Akrofi

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Graphic Design Alum Shelby Maiden Accepted To Courtauld Institute Of Art In London.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Maiden received a BFA degree in Graphic Design with a minor in English literature this Spring. As a Fine and Performing Arts Scholar, she took advantage of study abroad and research opportunities made available through the Honors College. She was named student of the year for Graphic Design and will move to London in the fall to attend The Courtauld Institute of Art to pursue her passion to study art history with the goal of eventually working in a museum. 

For more information on Maiden please follow this link: 
https://www.etsu.edu/news/2018/05-may/profile_maiden_shelby.aspx

Arts And Athletics Team Up For Homecoming Project.Pdf, College Of Arts And Sciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Student artists Hannah Oakes, Ashlyn York, and Katie Murphy, with guidance from Professor Christian Rieben, will be painting on a large canvas, that will measures 5x8 feet, at the Buccaneers homecoming football game. The three students will paint, in real time, their artistic impression of a Saturday football game at the new William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium this Saturday. They will begin working on the piece 30 minutes prior to kickoff at approximately 3 p.m., with a goal of completing the work by halftime.

For more information on the project please follow this link:
http://www.etsubucs.com/football/news/2017-18/14307/arts-and-athletics-team-up-for-homecoming-project/

A Phenomenological Study Of Leadership Outcomes In Short-Term Study Abroad, Jeanette Milius

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The impact of global citizenship is far-reaching and encompasses skills and outcomes beyond simple economic and business success. Enhancing all students’ knowledge and ability to navigate a global community is not just of interest to governmental units, policymakers, and global organizations, but also to universities who wish to adhere to accreditation standards. The purpose of this phenomenological study is to identify characteristics related to an individuals’ motivation to complete a short-term study abroad (one to three weeks in duration) and the impact that experience had on their personal and leadership growth. Eighteen self-identified leaders enrolled in a college degree or …

Assessing The Impact Of Computer-Based Simulations On The Interprofessional Education Of Undergraduate Students, Heather Isaacson

All NMU Master's Theses

Interprofessional Education (IPE) is not unique as it is a concept that has been advocated for more than 40 years by the Institute of Medicine (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association [ASHA], 2016). Interprofessional education occurs “when two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes” (World Health Organization [WHO], 2010, p. 13). It is a staple in the education of nurses and doctors; however, it is starting to make an appearance in Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. As a result, this is a topic of great interest to faculty teaching in the …