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Somalia’S State Institutions’ Administrative Capacity Building In Education, Health, Judiciary Services, And The Central Bank, Asad Aliweyd

School of Business Student Theses and Dissertations

Aiweyd, A. (2023). Somalia’s State Institutions’ Administrative Capacity Building in Education, Health, Judiciary Services, and the Central Bank.

Since independence in 1960, Somalia has experienced sustained clan conflict, political challenges, prolonged civil war, and famine, severely hindering the development and maintenance of a stable federal government. Research on state-building in Somalia has focused on conflict resolution, civil war, piracy, and state failure. Further research is needed on building administrative capacity in Somalia to help develop well-functioning and stable government institutions. Administrative capacity involves the ability of governments to manage human, physical, financial, and informational resources to deliver on objectives …

Voces Y Relatos De La Violencia En Jóvenes Universitarias: Coahuila–Texas, Iris Rubi Monroy Velasco, Miryam Espinosa-Dulanto, Karla Patricia Valdés-García, Leilani Flores Valdés

Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications

La violencia es una problemática social que compromete la salud pública en el mundo. Podemos encontrar violencia en todos los ámbitos, desde la violencia íntima, en el espacio doméstico con la familia, hasta en espacios de trabajo, estudio o diversión, causada por conocidos o desconocidos y generada por una diversidad de razones. Este capítulo tiene por objetivo entrever los tipos de violencia que experimentan estudiantes universitarias en la frontera Noroeste de México del estado de Coahuila y en la frontera sur de los Estados Unidos en el estado de Texas.

2023 Spring - Veterans Upward Bound Newsletter, Veterans Upward Bound, East Tennessee State University

Veterans Upward Bound Newsletters

No abstract provided.

The Transmission Of Saga At West Virginia University, James Froemel

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Changes in the higher education landscape continue to bring new regulations which enforce standardization and similarities in organizational behavior. Because of these pressures, institutional identities and differentiations are more dependent on the unique way students experience an institution rather than the structure of the organization. Through focus groups and interviews, this phenomenological study seeks to understand the ways in which the traditional undergraduate experience impacts the transmission of organizational saga at West Virginia University. To do so, it examines stories told by students through thematic analysis to connect student experiences with symbols of the university. Focusing on these connections and …

A Case Study Of Makerere University In Uganda Through The Lens Of U.S. Land-Grant Higher Education, Christina L. Hand

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This case study examines Makerere University through the lens of U.S. land-grant ideal and normative domains in order to provide a deeper understanding of global higher education. A case study uses multiple types of data to create a holistic perspective. As well as interviewing Makerere stakeholders representing diverse sectors, numerous documents and different types of media were analyzed enabling a triangulation of data. Six major themes emerged focusing on Makerere’s aspiration to be a research-led institution, the impact of neoliberalism, challenges in undergraduate education, the importance of reputation and saga, the ever-present role of the Ugandan government, and the continuing …

Test Optional Admissions: Pre And Post Enrollment, Mackenzie M. Turner

Honors Theses

This phenomenological qualitative study explores students’ experiences navigating test-optional admissions when applying to post-secondary education. This thesis examines how test-optional admissions influence students' admissions decisions. The recent policy changes in college admissions practices raise questions about student experiences when making decisions when regarding test-optional admissions. First, this study explores the factors that go into a student’s decision on whether to submit test scores in their college application. Second, this thesis investigates college admission administrators’ perspectives on test-optional policies at their respective universities. Third, this study analyzes where the views of college admissions and student applicants are dissimilar. One important insight …

Reaching New Heights: 2022-23 Report Of The President, Office Of The President, Gonzaga University

Office of the President Publications

Each year, Gonzaga University's Office of the President produces an annual Report of the President. This publication that highlights just a few of the many accomplishments over the previous academic year, and is intended to convey gratitude to our Trustees and Regents, benefactors, and many supporters.

An Introduction To Electrical Systems And Their Importance To Cardiac Resuscitation And Biomedical Innovation, Imran Noorullah

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 12-14

https://www.uab.edu/inquiro/issues/past-issues/volume-11/an-introduction-to-electrical-systems-and-their-importance-to-cardiac-resuscitation-and-biomedical-innovation

Inquiro 11 (Front Matter), Inquiro Staff

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

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Letter from the editors: https://www.uab.edu/inquiro/issues/past-issues/volume-11/letter-from-the-editors

Transforming Teaching & Learning In Higher Education: Stories Of Impact From The Aga Khan University, Jane Rarieya (Ed.), Tashmin Khamis (Ed.), Lucy Spowart (Ed.)

Books

No abstract provided.

Summary Of Effects: Impact Of Intersect On Student Math Achievement And Teacher Perceptions, Natalie Wright

STEM Research

This summary of project evaluation findings was presented to the InTERSECT team and DCPS leaders in February 2023 as a supplement to the Year 2 Summative Evaluation Report. The evaluation examined effects of Project InTERSECT on Cohorts 1 and 2, including student mathematics achievement and teacher perceptions. The project has had significant impacts on students’ mathematics achievement. Compared to a business-as-usual group (which was matched to the treatment group based on pretest scores, demographics, and grade level), students in Project InTERSECT classrooms performed significantly higher on iReady Math assessments. Treatment effects were particularly large for kindergarten (Hedges’ g = .34) …

Unf Stars 2023 Poster Presentation: “Fostering Student Motivation In Urban Title I Elementary Schools: Integrated Stem For Equitable Learning Experiences”, Raven Robinson-Wilson, Meghan Parkinson, Rui Wang

STEM Research

This poster was presented at UNF STARS 2023 to share our research based on data from Project InTERSECT teachers’ classroom videos (and teacher reflections), focusing on showcasing equitable integrated STEM instructional practices. As the instructional process is undergirded by a myriad of psychological processes, a focus on integrated STEM instructional practices can provide better understanding about the facilitation of students’ learning experiences. Our research examines teachers’ integrated STEM instructional practices for fostering student motivation for learning in urban, Title I elementary schools through need supportive teaching and culturally responsive pedagogy frameworks. The observations of teachers’ integrated STEM classroom instruction yielded …

2023-January-01-Dr. Richard Doc Sander Named Permanent Athletic Director At Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

At a press conference earlier today, East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland named Dr. Richard “Doc” Sander as the university’s permanent director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Sander had been serving as interim athletic director (AD) since August of last year.

Sander has a long history and close relationship with the ETSU athletic department. He served as director of Intercollegiate Athletics once before, from 2013 to 2017. During that time, he helped create the university’s Global Sport Leadership program and later joined the program as a faculty member and program director. Moving forward, he will continue teaching in the program …

2023-January-01-Etsu Music Hosting Isotone, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

make plans to attend the Isotone concert early next month.

The event is set for Monday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts.

“Isotone has a double meaning of importance to musicians and scientists. Isotone means a single tone. Isotone also refers to any of the nuclides that have the same number of neutrons but different numbers of protons,” said Dr. Sean Hawthorne, a cellist and assistant professor in the Department of Music at ETSU. “Come out for what will be an engaging and fun concert.”

Hawthorne will be joined by …

2023-January-01-Bucwire-Cessce- Making A Mark In The Field Of Sport Physiology And Performance, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education (CESSCE) at East Tennessee State University has achieved quite a bit of success lately in its numerous research, educational and service endeavors.

The Center, part of the Clemmer College at ETSU, aims to conduct and share cutting-edge research, provide service to various sports teams both at ETSU and beyond, and to increase the professional preparation of coaches.

It is heavily integrated with the master’s program in sport science and coach education and doctoral program in sport physiology and sport performance offered through the Department of Sport, Exercise, …

2023-January-01-Hargett Visits Etsu, Gives Award For Voter Registration, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett was at East Tennessee State University Wednesday to congratulate the university for its efforts toward voter registration. 

Hargett presented ETSU with an award for work completed during National Voter’s Registration Month in September 2022. 

 “Congratulations to East Tennessee State University and all the students who worked diligently on social media and in-person to get their fellow students registered to vote,” said Hargett. “In Tennessee, your vote matters. I hope all the newly registered students become active participants in our elections and go vote.”

ETSU promotes civic engagement

ETSU celebrated National Voter …

2023-January-01-Etsu Experts Offer Tips To Deal With Winter Stress, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – For some, the start of winter signals the holidays, a time marked by celebration and joy. Yet for others, the gray days and long nights are a period highlighted by increases in stress, anxiety or depression. 

To help, professionals at the East Tennessee State University Counseling Center have provided a range of tips to get through the cold weather months. 

“Everyone is different,” said Cynthia Millhorn. “So, pick and choose what feels right for you and your personality and preferences.” 

Up and going  

Bundling up and getting outside is a great step toward better mental health. 

“Sunshine …

Theory-Driven Approach To Developing Socially Responsible Leadership Among College Students Who Mentor: Congruence, Hannah M. Sunderman, Lindsay J. Hastings

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Faculty Publications

The Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM) is the most widely used student leadership development model in higher education. Therefore, the purpose of the current paper is to share a theory-driven approach to developing Congruence, an individual value of the SCM. We discuss the development and implementation of a two-part virtual leader development intervention focused on college students who mentor K-12 youth. Part One was a virtual, twohour content block in the fall with interactive activities. Part Two was a small-group, virtual meeting in the spring with in-depth discussions. The intervention focused on recognizing congruent leadership and considering a situation …

The Chironian 2023, New York Medical College

The Chironian

The Chironian is distributed to a readership of 16,000 faculty, alumni and employees of New York Medical College, government and community leaders, affiliated hospitals and selected media. Each issue is carefully crafted to provide a balance of articles on cutting-edge research, personality profiles, student accomplishments and alumni news from all five schools on the NYMC campus. Inquiries can be sent to [email protected].

Embracing Rural First-Generation College Student Scholar Identity: Wading Waist Deep In Unfamiliar Waters, Robert Hayes

Theses and Dissertations--Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation

First-generation college students do not persist to degree completion at the same rate as their continuing generation peers. There is a wide range of research focusing on the challenges and opportunities that first-generation college students experience, ranging from pre-matriculation factors, the transition period to college, and throughout the undergraduate years. The achievement gap, in terms of persistence to degree, has been a consistent focus of research as first-generation students routinely do not earn college degrees at the same rate as their continuing generation peers. This research takes a holistic approach to understanding the first-generation college student experience that does not …

Supporting The Covid Freshmen: An Exploratory Study Of The Teaching Aspects That Supported The Executive Functioning Of Undergraduate Freshmen During Covid-19, Jennifer Lynn Pusateri

Theses and Dissertations--Education Sciences

Transitioning from high school to higher education is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. But, for the undergraduate students who were freshmen during the fall of 2020 (in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic), this predictable stress was compounded by additional stressors related to the pandemic. While there were undoubtedly many teaching factors that made learning more difficult during the pandemic, there were also many aspects of teaching that these freshmen found helpful. This exploratory study of secondary data sought to discover which aspects of teaching were most helpful to the COVID Freshmen (the students who …

Internationalizing The Teacher Education Curriculum Toward Global Competency: Academic Leaders’ Perceptions, Ellie F. G. Holliday

Theses and Dissertations--Education Sciences

To prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world, P-12 teachers must be trained to infuse intercultural and global perspectives into their teaching practice. However, teacher education programs (TEPs) have been criticized for their lack of global perspectives in the curriculum and have been found to be the least internationalized programs at United States (U.S.) universities. Though university senior international officers (SIOs) play a large role in developing a strategic approach toward curriculum internationalization, there is a paucity of research on their perspectives on this process.

In this explanatory sequential mixed methods study, TEP leaders and SIOs at universities in the …

Survey Development And Validation: Student Self Expectations Of The First-Year College Experience Survey (The Se-Fye Scale), Min Xiao

Theses and Dissertations--Education Sciences

First year at a university is often a transitional stage for students where they have opportunities to grow and develop in various areas and get familiar with a collegiate environment. Understanding what first-year students expect to navigate and succeed in their first year at the university is crucial. Their expectations reflect how well they prepared for university, affecting their behaviors and eventually influencing their intentions to continue higher education. One of the primary purposes of this study was to design a survey to measure student self-expectations of the first-year college experience (the SE-FYE scale) by applying a structured survey development …

Wha Up Bruh, You Good: A Critical Analysis Of Mentoring Programs For African American Males In Community College, Taran Landell Mczee

Theses and Dissertations--Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation

This qualitative case study used a phenomenological research approach to explore the lived experiences of African American male community college students who participate in mentoring programs. Mentoring programs for African American males in higher education have been implemented to help improve retention, academic performance in the classroom, sense of self, intention to complete, and graduation rates (LaVant et al., 1997). Critical race theory (CRT) informed the use of qualitative interview methods to represent the lived experiences of the participants and to elevate the knowledge of young African American men in research on higher education mentoring programs. Research participants were 8 …

Unexpected Wins: Curating Comics And Teaching Manga From The Dark Horse Comics Collection, Elsa Loftis, Jon Holt

Library Faculty and Staff Publications and Presentations

A familiar staple of entertainment for a wide variety of readers, the comic book has not always held a regular place in the academic library. Concerning themselves with collecting more traditional expressions of scholarship, libraries have not historically dedicated much of their acquisitions budgets to this area. Therefore, the comic book or graphic novel was largely relegated to someone’s personal collection and would more likely be found on the shelves of a comic book store than the shelves of a university library.

Fast-forward to the present day, where library collections more commonly provide access to comic books, either in regular …

2023-January-01-Etsu Collects Second Fema Grant In Six Months, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY - East Tennessee State University has won an important Federal Emergency Management Agency grant, the second such award in the last six months. 

ETSU is the only university in the state to receive the FEMA grant, worth $160,000 and is part of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. 

“We are thrilled to receive this honor,” said Dr. Andrew Joyner, an associate professor in the Department of Geosciences. “It means we can help improve the campus, making it an even safer place.”  

The funding allows ETSU to update its hazard mitigation plan. ETSU’s Geoinformatics and Disaster …

2023-January-01-Etsu's Reece Museum Hosting 'Southern Fiction', University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

p>JOHNSON CITY – “Southern Fiction,” an exhibition of photographs by East Tennessee State University photography professor Tema Stauffer, is now open to the public at the Reece Museum. The exhibition is on display through March 1. A reception will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 5-7 p.m. The museum will also be open for special weekend hours on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

“Southern Fiction” explores the history of the American South using its literary tradition as a road map, focusing on environments that have shaped the imaginations of 20th century Southern writers during their …

กลยุทธ์การพัฒนาคุณภาพบัณฑิตของมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเพื่อการพัฒนาท้องถิ่น, นันท์ปพร สิทธิยา

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อ 1) เพื่อศึกษาแนวปฏิบัติที่ดีของการพัฒนาคุณภาพบัณฑิตของมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเพื่อการพัฒนาท้องถิ่น 2) เพื่อศึกษาการดำเนินงานด้านการพัฒนาคุณภาพบัณฑิตของมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเพื่อการพัฒนาท้องถิ่น 3) เพื่อสังเคราะห์การดำเนินงานด้านการพัฒนาคุณภาพบัณฑิตของมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเพื่อการพัฒนาท้องถิ่น 4) เพื่อพัฒนากลยุทธ์การพัฒนาคุณภาพบัณฑิตของมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเพื่อการพัฒนาท้องถิ่น ใช้การวิจัยเชิงบรรยาย (Descriptive Research) เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัยคือ แบบวิเคราะห์เอกสาร แบบสังเคราะห์เอกสาร แบบสัมภาษณ์ แบบสอบถาม วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลด้วยค่าสถิติขั้นพื้นฐาน ได้แก่ ร้อยละ ค่าเฉลี่ย ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐาน ผลการวิจัย พบว่า 1. แนวปฏิบัติที่ดีของการพัฒนาคุณภาพบัณฑิตสำหรับมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเพื่อการพัฒนาท้องถิ่น ประกอบด้วย 1) ความสำเร็จและศิษย์เก่า 2) การศึกษาและหลักสูตร 3) การให้และการมีส่วนร่วมกับชุมชน 4) การวิจัยและนวัตกรรม 5) ความยั่งยืนและวิทยาเขตอัจฉริยะ 2. ผลการดำเนินงานด้านการพัฒนาคุณภาพบัณฑิตของมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเพื่อการพัฒนาท้องถิ่น พบว่า วิธีปฏิบัติในการผลิตบัณฑิตให้มีคุณภาพ มีทัศนคติที่ดี/เจตคติที่ดี เป็นพลเมืองดีในสังคม และมีสมรรถนะความต้องการของผู้ใช้บัณฑิต มหาวิทยาลัยมีแนวทางดำเนินการตั้งแต่การสร้างกระบวนการรับนักศึกษา เมื่อได้รับนักศึกษาเข้าสู่มหาวิทยาลัย จะเข้าสู่กระบวนการ (process) พัฒนานักศึกษาตามหลักสูตร กิจกรรมเสริมหลักสูตร การสร้างทัศนคติที่ดีให้กับนักศึกษา 3. ผลการสังเคราะห์การดำเนินงานด้านการพัฒนาคุณภาพบัณฑิตของมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเพื่อการพัฒนาท้องถิ่น พบว่า ยุทธศาสตร์ที่ 1 การพัฒนาท้องถิ่น มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏต้องมีแคมเปญ (Campaign) มีความเป็นสากลที่เท่าทันโลกการเปลี่ยนแปลง (Global) ควบคู่กับการพัฒนาท้องถิ่นชุมชนที่เป็นปรัชญามหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏ (Local) ยุทธศาสตร์ที่ 2 การผลิตและพัฒนาครู ต้นกำเนิดของมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏมาจากการผลิตครู (Legacy University) มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏจึงต้องรักษาความเป็นมาของมหาวิทยาลัย ควบคู่ไปกับการพัฒนาหลักสูตรการผลิตและพัฒนาครูที่ทันสมัย ตรงตามความต้องการของวิชาชีพ และการบริการสังคม (Community Service) ด้วยกระบวนการ มหาวิทยาลัยเชื่อมโยงเครือข่ายราชภัฏ (Linkage University) ยุทธศาสตร์ที่ 3 การยกระดับคุณภาพการศึกษา มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเป็นต้นแบบการเป็นมหาวิทยาลัยสีเขียว (Green University) พัฒนาบนรากฐานความยั่งยืนการประสานความร่วมมือกับท้องถิ่น ปรับตัว ความคล่องตัวและการปรับตัว(Agility and Adaptability) จัดการศึกษายกระดับคุณภาพการศึกษาให้ทัดเทียมตามมาตรฐานสากล ยุทธศาสตร์ที่ 4 การพัฒนาระบบบริหารจัดการ มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏกำหนดกลยุทธ์สู่การเป็น “G-L-O-C-A-L มีความเป็นสากลเพื่อพัฒนาท้องถิ่น” 4. ผลการพัฒนากลยุทธ์การพัฒนาคุณภาพบัณฑิตของมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเพื่อการพัฒนาท้องถิ่น พบว่า …

First Impressions: Engage Your Students Starting With The Syllabus!, Virginia (Ginger) B. Wickline, Drew Appleby

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The Impact Of The Belgian Colonization In The Democratic Republic Of Congo, Priscilla Lebesse

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

The “Belgian Congo” is a country full of rich minerals, land, and agriculture. The same country that has never fully healed from the enslavement of its own people in their protected homes. The Belgian colonization of the Democratic Republic of Congo orchestrated by King Leopold II, has had a lasting impact on the country. Hindering its future advancements even after the departure of King Leopold II. This paper aims to analyze the lasting impact of the Belgian colonization in the DRC. In terms of the country’s economy, and overall culture. What is the DRC today? Through peer review articles and …