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2025-01-08 Convocation Speech, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Staff Congress Records

Remarks given by Raj Parikh, Provost of Morehead State University, during the Spring Convocation to the campus community on January 8, 2025.

Remodeling Pedagogical Evaluation Tools To Incorporate Student Self-Efficacy And Sense Of Belonging In Scientific Research, Richelle L. Tanner, Nicholas P. Burnett, Emily E. King, Anne E. Todgham

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Curated undergraduate research experiences have been widely used at colleges and universities for decades to build student interest, technical preparation, and confidence in the pursuit of scientific careers. Educators often employ standardized survey instruments to evaluate learning outcomes for research experiences, but many of these assessments consider only technical skill development and career interests and are not rooted in discrete pedagogical theories. As higher education aims to create inclusive and equitable learning experiences for students, we argue that pedagogical assessment tools for undergraduate research experiences need to expand to consider outcomes such as increased science literacy, confidence in relational “soft” …

January 7, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Navigating The Academic Terrain: Examining The Challenges And Success Factors Of Student Veterans In Higher Education Institutions, Katherine Reyes, Corey Idleburg

Education Division Scholarship

This study investigates the academic experiences of student veterans, addressing specific challenges they face in higher education. Using Schlossberg’s adult transition theory, it explores the effects of invisible barriers, enrollment trends, and institutional factors on veteran student success, leveraging the VA’s GI Bill Comparison tool to examine public versus private school support. Findings underscore the need for targeted resources, faculty training, and institutional awareness to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that enhances veteran students' academic success and sense of belonging.

Autoethnographic Action Research As A Contemplative Practice: Awareness And Transformation Of Inner And Outer Selves, Jiju Varghese, Bal Chandra Luitel, Niroj Dahal

The Qualitative Report

Contemplation as a spiritual practice has taken various forms across different religious traditions and regions worldwide. Over the years, various contemplative practices have evolved and become popular even outside religious traditions to promote the well-being of all for inner and outer selves’ transformation. In education, many scholars worldwide have expounded on the benefits of contemplative practices in the classroom for students and teachers. Contemplative practices have penetrated research practices in the form of contemplative inquiry considering performative, philosophical, and artistic transformations, where researchers enter into a deep, thoughtful, and reflective introspective journey to see the connection between what is seen …

Enacting Project-Based Learning For Higher Education: An Autoethnographic Study Of Online Learning During The Pandemic, Somariah Fitriani

The Qualitative Report

This study is a reflection on my personal experiences with the higher education online teaching and learning process. It is an autoethnography study in which data were garnered from virtual participant observations, journals, an open-ended questionnaire and interviews about student projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. I leveraged project-based learning as pedagogical device. Thus, the students worked collaboratively on an online training project (webinar) as part of a course on education and training management. I served as both a teacher and a participant in the online training performed by the students. Through virtual participant observation, this project allowed me to learn …

The Laughing Buddha: The Education Of Compassionate Leaders Through Improvisational Play, Belinda Chiu

Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education

With an urgency to build a generative future, educational systems do not have a choice but to pay attention to how and what we train our future leaders. Yet there is still a gap as leadership studies are often relegated as a “soft” skill, rather than integrated as technical knowledge critical to the holistic effectiveness of a tertiary education. As a result, there is often a disconnect between students immersed in the idealistic bubble of the academy and graduates navigating life outside. Inquiry- and reflective-based methods of contemplative practices may be critical for leaders to avoid short-term, short-sighted decisions that …

Course Portfolio: Bios 443/843 Immunology, Nicole Sexton

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

This course portfolio relates to the Fall 2025 delivery of BIOS 443/843: Immunology, cross listed as MBIO 443 and VMBS 843 and was prepared as part of the Faculty-led Inquiry into Reflective and Scholarly Teaching (FIRST) project. BIOS 443/843 is an upper division course that introduces Immunological concepts but also connects them to up to date literature in the field of Immunology with the intent of preparing students for careers in medicine and biomedical research. In Fall of 2025 this course was restructured to incorporate additional peer-to-peer learning opportunities and more distributed assessment styles, therefore was peer-reviewed to assess the …

January 3, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

20250103: Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 2018-2024, Student Organizations

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from an alumnus of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon organization at Marshall University from 2018-2024. Items were received in late 2024 from Austin Stewart. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

2025-01-03 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

A message sent by the Office of the President to the campus community on January 3, 2025, regarding the potential of inclement weather in the upcoming days and possible closure of campus.

20250102: School Of Medicine, 1972-2001, School Of Medicine

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the MUSOM from 1972-2001. Items were received sometime after 2001 but were not documented on the exact date. This collection includes notable materials from or about the operation of the medical school, the nursing education programs, the office of continuing medical education, the Department of Surgery annual reports, the Family Care Outpatient Center, a Self-Study about the SOM. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a list of contents.

Expanding Our Horizons While Maintaining Our Balance, Daniel K. Blewett

Library Scholarship

The constant winds of change have blown more collection development demands to the doorsteps of community college libraries, resulting in a stress on resources. Libraries are being asked to do more with the same or fewer resources. Many community college libraries are now supporting more than just the traditional career and technical educa- tion, or general education courses. Dual enrollment, new programs, and partnering with four-year institutions for new articulation agreements, are examples of the changing needs community colleges may experience. As institutional needs continue to evolve it will be necessary for community college libraries to expand their collection development …

Lessons In Low-Tech: A Handbook For Sustainable Education, Ceri Almrott, Loann Astorino, Sébastien Bette, Benoit Delinchant, Philippe Fortemps, Ulysse Girard, Paul Hendrick, Sacha Hodencq, Fabian Lecron, Julie Lhuissier, Kévin Loesle, Luis Miguel Lopez Santiago, Santiago Perez Rodriguez, Gauthier Renard, Tatiana Reyes, Virginie Vandenbulcke, John Walsh

Other resources

LT4SUSTAIN, an Erasmus+ funded transnational project, is at the forefront of responding to the increasing awareness of environmental and climate challenges. This awareness, particularly among youth, has led to a demand for social justice. With the coordinated work among six institutions, ranging from higher education institutions to private companies and associations, LT4SUSTAIN aims to raise awareness of Lowtech across society.

LT4SUSTAIN is pioneering a unique approach to technology design. By developing “hackathons” and other “hands-on” events, we are engaging students and industry in a way that improves inclusiveness. Our objective is to equip individuals with the skills to embark on …

2025 Transfer & Adult Students Viewbook, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

The 2025 Morehead State University Transfer and Adult Students Viewbook.

2025 Welcome To Soar, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

The 2025 Morehead State University SOAR Guide Pack.

2025 Career Guide, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

The 2025 Morehead State University Career Guide.

2025 January News Report, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

The January 2025 Morehead State University News Report.

Task Analysis For Google's Looker Studio, Chris Parthemos Phd

Student Affairs Publications

This is a secondary resource associated with an article that will appear in the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability.

The task analysis breaks down, through text and visuals, the process of constructing an interactive display of assessment results using Google's Looker Studios.

“That’S Where I Learned To Be A Good Mommy” Understanding How Adults Learn In A Home Visitation, Community-Based Partnership, Kelli R. Kerbawy

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

In higher education, a growing interest exists in fostering partnerships between institutions and community-based programs to enhance the lives of individuals. These initiatives have encompassed a variety of programs, including life skills development and civic engagement opportunities facilitated by academic experts. Despite the plethora of educational prospects surrounding health, community engagement, and civic improvement, assessing the efficacy of adult learning in community settings remains challenging. Previous research has indicated inadequacies of conventional prenatal education programs in addressing the complex needs of expecting mothers.

This study centered on the adult learning experiences in the Maternal Infant Health Outreach Worker (MIHOW) program, …

Opening The Door, But Not Entering: Adult College Students Who Apply, But Do Not Enroll, Juliette Punchello

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

This study used a mixed method research design and employed an explanatory sequential design, which collected, analyzed, and combined both quantitative and qualitative methods to explore why adult, non-traditional students would apply to a college, but not enroll. This disconnect affects not only the applicant, but also the institution, as multiple resources for both parties will be utilized and not recovered. The quantitative component of the study included data from an established segment of applicants who did not enroll at Thomas Edison State University (TESU). The qualitative component utilized a phenomenological approach and included the data gathered through interviews with …

2025-2026 Operating Budget, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office.

Morehead State University Operating Budgets Archive

2025-2026 Operating Budget of Morehead State University.

University Of Northern Iowa Fact Book, 2024-2025, University Of Northern Iowa. Institutional Effectiveness & Planning.

University of Northern Iowa Fact Book

Contents

Quick Reference ... Inside front cover
Mission Statement and Institutional Goals ... 1
UNI Organizational Chart ... 2
UNI Administration ... 3
Definitions of Terms Used ... 4
Calendar ... 6

New Students
Fall New Students ... 9
New Student Applications, Admissions and Enrolled ... 10
New Students Enrolled by Residence ... 12
New Freshmen Enrollment by Residence ... 13
New Undergraduate Transfer Students by Type of Transfer College ... 14
New Freshmen ACT Composite Scores and High School Class Rank ... 15

Enrollment
Fall Students Profile by College ... 19
Headcount Enrollment ... 20
Headcount Enrollment by Level …

Thoughts From The Frontline - January 2025, Tennessee Center For Nursing Advancement, East Tennessee State University

Thoughts from the Frontline Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Student Affairs Professionals' Perspectives As First-Generation College Students, Tiffany Lynn Hartman

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

The qualitative study aimed to investigate the perceptions of student affairs professionals (SAPs) who identify as first-generation college students (FGCSs). SAPs are essential in supporting institutional missions, yet the field faces high attrition rates, particularly among earlycareer professionals. By examining these SAPs' perceptions regarding their professional experiences, along with the support received and influences on their career paths, we may better understand the barriers to workplace inclusion and career readiness. Although much research explores the factors driving attrition among SAPs, limited attention is paid to the SAPs whose identities as FGCS impact their professional experiences and influence their decisions to …

Uni Alumni Magazine, Issue 07, 2025, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Alumni Magazine

Contents:

Investing in UNI’s iconic spaces --- 08
UNI radio broadcasting gets new life online --- 12
Bringing words to life through poetry --- 13
60 years of the North American Review in Iowa --- 13
Ethics education --- 14
Engineering the future at UNI --- 15
UNI professor provides students the “Next Step” into the real world --- 22
Teaching curriculum update keeps UNI at the forefront of teacher prep --- 23
Science into action --- 24
Panthers on Parade takes over the Cedar Valley --- 28
Iowa Center for Employee Ownership excels --- 32
Todd Stepsis named new …

Uni Women's Golf Season Statistics 2024-25, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--- 2024-25 Team Results
--- Round-by-Round Results

Uni Women's Tennis Record Book, 2024-25, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--- Team Records
--- Individual Records
--- Awards
--- Championship Results
--- Year-By-Year Results
--- Series History

Another Kind Of First Year Experience: A Narrative Inquiry Of The Experiences Of International Students' Transition In The First Year, Arezou K. Soto

Dissertations of Practice

International students are integral to campus communities. Understanding the experiences that international students have as they adjust in their first year can benefit institutions in providing proper support. This study explored international graduate students’ narratives as they transition in their new environment and adjust to life at a mid-size, public institution in the Midwest in their first year. It also looked at the strategies that international graduate students utilize in their transition in their first year as well as how they perceive the support provided to them by the institution. Schlossberg’s Transition Theory guided this narrative inquiry study. Four themes …

The Task And Educational Framework Of Dordt University, 2025, Dordt University

Dordt Foundational Documents

The Task and Educational Framework of Dordt University serves as the biblically-based, confessional foundation for the entire academic enterprise of Dordt University.