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Practice Based In Learning Theory: Peer Leaders Explain Their Poster Projects, Abubakarr Jalloh, Joshua Grillasca, Amanda H. Abrew, Jacob Thomas Najera, A.E. Dreyfuss

Publications and Research

Three Peer Leaders present their final projects, one in Mathematics and two in Statics (Civil Engineering), for a one-credit course in Peer Leader Facilitation at New York City College of Technology, City University of New York, at the Honors and Emerging Scholars Poster Presentation in December 2015. The impetus for videotaping their presentations was the commemoration of a process which could be termed “How to Make a Poster.” The abbreviated directions are provided here. To aid the viewer of the videos, editing provides the static text of the poster section as the Peer Leader discusses that section. Introducing videos as …

Teaching With Quantitative Data In The Social Sciences At The University Of New Hampshire: An Ithaka S+R Local Report, Patricia Condon, Eleta Exline, Louise Buckley

Faculty Publications

This exploratory study investigated the teaching practices of social science instructors at the University of New Hampshire who engage with undergraduate students using quantitative data in the classroom. The participants interviewed teach both general and discipline-specific data concepts as academic, work, and life skills. Primary challenges discussed by the participants that students face in engaging with these topics are understanding math and statistical concepts, learning new software and computing skills, limited prior exposure to data, and lack of retention of content from earlier courses. Participants addressed challenges in several ways in order to lower barriers to learning, including finding, vetting, …

Reinvigorating A Technical Countering Weapons Of Mass Destruction Distance Learning Graduate Certificate Program, James C. Petrosky, Gaiven Varshney, Jeremy Slagley, Sara Shaghaghi

Faculty Publications

Current Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) demands can be divided broadly into policy and science. The science of chemical, biological, and radiological/nuclear weapons informs the limits of development, production, employment, operation, detection, risk characterization, human and material protection, and medical intervention. In short, the science of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) should precede and inform the development of policy. It is to this end that the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) CWMD program was re-established, providing a technical educational option for practitioners to understand the science behind a very technically challenging subject.

The Influences Of Covid-19 On The Job Satisfaction Of Student Conduct Administrators At Institutions Of Higher Education In The State Of Florida, Kenneth L. Maddox

Doctor of Education (Ed.D)

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the job satisfaction of student conduct administrators (SCAs) at institutions of higher education in the state of Florida during times of COVID-19. Student conduct issues constantly change on college campuses, and the demands for SCAs to evolve with the changes take a toll on their mental and physical health. SCAs are responsible for maintaining ethical, academic, and social integrity by providing oversight and enforcement of codes of student conduct at institutions of higher education. In times of crisis, like the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of the SCA increases to take …

Virtual Piano Instruction For The College Learner, Gena Greher, Dominique Haughton, Jacob Hiser, Brandon Vaccaro

Journal of the Association for Technology in Music Instruction

This article investigates the affordability and feasibility of conducting virtual piano lessons for the college level learner. It proposes an approach that works well and requires equipment costing approximately $300 per student. We outline the pros and cons of conducting virtual piano lessons online. The main benefit is overcoming geographical distances, whereas limitations include challenges such as the instructor being able to check issues such as fingerings or dynamics. Latency is not a major problem as long as only one person is playing at any given time, as found in past work. The process of teaching and learning online requires …

Landing An Academic Library Job: A Look Behind The Curtain, Judy Schmitt

Library Faculty Works

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Krick, Petit Named Assistant Directors Of The Medical Scientist Training Program, Kendra Carter

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Theatre Uab Presents "Godspell," 2012 Version, Oct. 13-17, Shannon Thomason

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Depauw Firsts, Bethany Fiechter

President Lori S. White Inauguration Symposium

When Indiana Asbury College was founded in 1837, the groundwork was laid for a future unimaginable at the time. Though originally dominated by white men, the mission and values were put in plave tht afforded amazing accomplishments and continued progress over the next two centuries, culminating in the anauguration of Dr. Lori White as DePauw's 21st President. While there have been many "firsts" realized at DePauw, we would like to share ten that exemplify our heart, spirit, care and commitment to our community and larger world. As our motto states, "The college is the light and the splendor of the …

Equal Access Alabama Delivers Door-To-Door Vaccinations In Rural Alabama, Haley Herfurth

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2021-September-30-Etsu Health Surgery Welcomes Plastic Surgeon, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Dr. Jeremy Powers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2021) – As both a reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon and a native of Marion, Virginia, Dr. Jeremy Powers appreciates the opportunity to contribute his skills and abilities to improve the lives and health of the people in this area.

He is accepting new patients of all ages, pediatric or adult, at ETSU Health Surgery.

Powers joining ETSU Health not only …

Why Are Our Covid Safety Strategies Different Than Fall 2020?, Linda Gunter

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Here's Your Chance To Meet The Candidates For Vice Provost, Linda Gunter

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Xc Preview: Eagles Compete In Asics Invite Saturday, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• XC Preview: Eagles Compete in Asics Invite Saturday

2021-09-30 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from September 30, 2021.

2021-09-30 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from September 30, 2021.

A Conceptual Continuous Improvement Framework To Examine The "Problems Of Understanding" Applied Research, Silvie Maclean

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objectives: Improving performance to meet strategic priorities, such as teaching balanced with increased applied research activities, has developed into a central, though contentious, discourse for faculty in Ontario colleges. The aim of this article is to analyze and better understand why faculty are not engaged in applied research practices.

Method: This article draws from social cognition theory and a social constructivist perspective. The literature review examines the evolution of colleges in Ontario, including the political factors and symbolic artifacts that shape values and organizational practices. This study sought to explore how a conceptual continuous improvement (CI) framework might advance …

The Grizzly, September 30, 2021, Layla Halterman, Marie Sykes, Evan Stinson, Jake Sobiech, Dominic Nattle, Sean Mcginley, Katie Cressman, Morgan Grabowski

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

The Show Must go on! • Redrawing Democracy and Gerrymandering • What's up with the Wi-Fi? • Feature: Professor Domenick Scudera • Opinions: Campus Guidelines - A Commuter Review; The Rise of Media Distrust • "Sports on Main" • Cross Country is Ranking up

Differentiating Between Covid-19 And Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Adam Pope

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Eagles Remain Unbeaten At Home, Notch 2-1 Sun Belt Win Over Troy, Georgia Southern University

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• Eagles Remain Unbeaten At Home, Notch 2-1 Sun Belt Win Over Troy

3 Traditional Health Plan Options Available For 2022, Linda Gunter

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Faculty Nominees For The 2021 Argus Awards Announced, Emily Liming Johns

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Schwiebert To Become Interim Dean Of Uab Graduate School, Karen Templeton

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Uab Piano Series Returns For 2021-22 With Asiya Korepanova On Oct. 10, Shannon Thomason

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Raut Named Fellow In Leadership Academy Focused On Underrepresented Stem Leaders, Alicia Rohan

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Feeling Covid Rage? Five Strategies For Managing Pandemic Anger, Brianna Hoge

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Human-Robot Teaming Configurations: A Study Of Interpersonal Communication Perceptions And Affective Learning In Higher Education, Bryan Abendschein, Chad Edwards, Autumn P. Edwards, Varun Rijhwani, Jasmine Stahl

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

Technology encourages collaboration in creative ways in the classroom. Specifically, social robots may offer new opportunities for greater innovation in teaching. In this study, we combined the established literature on co-teaching teams with the developing field of machine actors used in education to investigate the impressions students had of different team configurations that included both a human and a robot. Participants saw one of three teams composed of a human and a social robot with different responsibilities present a short, prerecorded lecture (i.e., human as lead teacher-robot as teaching assistant, robot as lead teacher-human as teaching assistant, human and robot …

Eureka: Identifying What It Means To Practice Student- Centered Teaching In A Hypermodern Age, Audra Diers-Lawson

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

Contemporary professional reports and research suggest that in corporate communication and related programs, we are not creating environments for modern students to thrive nor are we meeting the industry’s expectations in a ‘hypermodern’ world. Using personal ethnography, this article to analyzes industry-articulated limitations in the knowledge and skill sets of new communication practitioners, reviews contemporary literature identifying the learning needs of today’s students, and proposes a set of best practices based on the literature and the author’s own journey as a higher education practitioner of 20 years. Best practices identified incorporate elements of entertainment, engagement, and an ‘open-world’ approach that …

Mapping Research Directions In The Introductory Communication Course: A Meta-Synthesis Of Published Scholarship, Lindsey B. Anderson, Ashley Jones-Bodie, Jennifer Hall

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

The introductory communication course has a history of producing meaningful scholarship that shapes teaching and learning at institutions of higher education around the world. The scope of this research is broad and, as such, calls for a meta-synthesis of trends in and avenues for future research. This project examines published work from the past decade—2010 through 2019—in key outlets that regularly publish introductory course-focused research (The Basic Communication Course Annual, Communication Education, Communication Teacher, The Journal of Communication Pedagogy). This analysis of 98 articles revealed that publications tend to focus on three primary areas: (1) students and instructors, (2) the …

Forward Together Update [Black Hawk County & Campus Trends, Eligibility Requirements Pfizer-Biontech Booster, & More], September 29, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reports that the cases of COVID-19 are trending downward in Black Hawk County and on campus. Gives the eligibility requirements for getting the Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot. Reminds about the flu vaccine clinics on campus and the Panther Health Survey.