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Spectrum, Volume 53, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Vice Presidential Candidates Debate Ahead of Nov. Election - SHU-Powered Poll Reveals Youth Climate Concerns - A Peek Into Family Weekend Campus - The Statues of Sacred Heart University - New Hub to Stream SHU Sports

Learn About Native American History At The Documentary Screening Of 'The Forgotten Creeks' And A Panel Discussion, Tehreem Khan

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Post-Pandemic Predictors Of Anxiety In College Students, Lisa J. Hayes, R. Brooke Bays, Piper Lashley, Nia Kherani, Alex Swanson

Journal of Applied Disciplines

Rates of anxiety among college students have increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic and have remained high (Elharake et al., 2023), placing students at risk for diminished academic performance, depression, and academic burnout (Rassaby et al., 2022). The goal of this study was to examine possible predictors of anxiety in a diverse group of undergraduate students post-pandemic, with the goal of informing future preventive intervention efforts. Maladaptive perfectionism, passive procrastination, active procrastination, cognitive flexibility, and social well-being were assessed as potential predictors of state and trait anxiety in a sample of 297 currently enrolled college students. Results showed that perfectionism …

Participatory Community Action Research In Homeless Shelters: Withstanding The Pandemic And Flourishing Beyond It With New Interventions, Kathryn E. Hurley, Roger N. Reeb, Sarah M. Clark, Tia N. Turner, Greg Elvers

Research and Reflection on Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

This article tells the story of a long-term (12-year-old) and ongoing participatory community action research in homeless shelters – the Behavioral Activation Research Project in Homeless Shelters (the project), which represents a long-term collaboration between Roger N. Reeb, PhD (Professor of Psychology) and St. Vincent de Paul (Dayton, Ohio). The first section of this article provides a grand overall description of the project, summarizes past research, and explains how we sustained the project during the COVID-19 pandemic. To demonstrate the project’s ongoing nature, the second section reports an honors thesis completed within the context of the project, accompanied by a …

Marianist Holistic Education: Bridging Divides For The Common Good, Katrina Kelly Wicker

Research and Reflection on Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Bridging Divides for the Common Good seeks to rediscover and redefine the essence of holistic education within the Marianist tradition, with a steadfast commitment to understanding what a holistic Marianist education is. Key objectives include benchmarking perspectives of both students and staff on the facets of holistic education imbued with the Marianist spirit and integrating pedagogical strategies that incorporate ongoing assessments and dialogues to uphold these principles effectively. The article explores building cultural competence to create an educational environment that is inclusive and safe. The article highlights the importance of incorporating the Five Characteristics of a Marianist education into curricula …

Diversifying Community Connections, Courtney Belt

Research and Reflection on Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

The focus of this reflective commentary is building authentic relationships with a wider variety of community partners toward greater collective impact and equity in community experiential learning. During my time as Clinical Coordinator in the University of Dayton undergraduate music therapy program, we have added 11 new practicum placement sites with one additional starting Spring 2024. The addition of several of these sites stemmed from music therapy faculty discussions about the desire to serve a greater diversity of clientele in our music therapy practicum courses and expand learning opportunities for music therapy students. In this paper, I describe our decision …

Cover And Front Matter

Research and Reflection on Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

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Lgbtqia2s+ Inclusive Language (Handout), Elizabeth Banks

Justice Festival at Morehead State University

A handout for the presentation, titled "LGBTQIA2S+ Inclusive Language," given by Elizabeth Banks at the Justice Festival held on the campus of Morehead State University on October 8, 2024.

Lgbtqia2s+ Inclusive Language, Elizabeth Banks

Justice Festival at Morehead State University

A PowerPoint presentation, titled "LGBTQIA2S+ Inclusive Language," given by Elizabeth Banks at the Justice Festival held on the campus of Morehead State University on October 8, 2024.

De-Normalizing Violence: The Bystander Intervention Solution, Megan Rookard, Tabitha Riffe, Becky Davison

Justice Festival at Morehead State University

A PowerPoint presentation, titled "De-Normalizing Violence: The Bystander Intervention Solution," given by Megan Rookard, Tabitha Riffe, and Becky Davison at the Justice Festival held on the campus of Morehead State University on October 8, 2024.

October 8, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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The Impact Of Gender Stereotypes On The Educational Well-Being Of Women, Katty Ann Taylor, Olivia Stepp, Mikaela Warford, Lynn Guerin

Justice Festival at Morehead State University

A PowerPoint presentation, titled "The Impact of Gender Stereotypes on the Educational Well-Being of Women," given by Katty Ann Taylor, Olivia Stepp, Mikaela Warford, and Lynn Guerin at the Justice Festival held on the campus of Morehead State University on October 8, 2024.

The Social Justice Of Archaeology, Saylor Fortner

Justice Festival at Morehead State University

A PowerPoint presentation, titled "The Social Justice of Archaeology," given by Saylor Fortner at the Justice Festival held on the campus of Morehead State University on October 8, 2024.

Emotional Well Being & Academic Rigor In The Undergraduate Classroom, Katie Goldey

Justice Festival at Morehead State University

A PowerPoint presentation, titled "Emotional Well Being & Academic Rigor in the Undergraduate Classroom," given by Katie Goldey at the Justice Festival held on the campus of Morehead State University on October 8, 2024.

Poverty And Neglect In Child Welfare Law, Laken Albrink, Cameron M. Stamper

Justice Festival at Morehead State University

A PowerPoint presentation, titled "Poverty and Neglect in Child Welfare Law," given by Laken Albrink and Cameron M. Stamper at the Justice Festival held on the campus of Morehead State University on October 8, 2024.

2024 Annual Justice Festival Program, Caudill College Of Arts, Humanities, And Social Sciences

Justice Festival at Morehead State University

The program for the 4th Annual Justice Festival held on October 8, 2023 on the campus of Morehead State University.

Challenging Gender Stereotypes: Addressing Misconceptions In Women's Sports, Angel Daugherty, Steve Chen

Justice Festival at Morehead State University

A PowerPoint presentation, titled "Challenging Gender Stereotypes: Addressing Misconceptions in Women's Sports," given by Angel Daugherty and Steve Chen at the Justice Festival held on the campus of Morehead State University on October 8, 2024.

Transition Living Program (Tlp), Kaleb Crenshaw, Monica Himes

Justice Festival at Morehead State University

A PowerPoint presentation, titled "Transitional Living Program (TLP)," given by Kaleb Crenshaw and Monica Himes at the Justice Festival held on the campus of Morehead State University on October 8, 2024.

Utopia Exercise Interactive Workshop, Bernadette Barton

Justice Festival at Morehead State University

A PowerPoint presentation, titled "Utopia Exercise Interactive Workshop," given by Bernadette Barton at the Justice Festival held on the campus of Morehead State University on October 8, 2024.

Sisterhood And Authenticity: The Experiences Of Generation Z Sorority Women In National Panhellenic Council (Npc) Chapters, Pietro A. Sasso, Kim E. Bullington, Melissa Bidinger

New York Journal of Student Affairs

Generation Z (Gen Z) has entered higher education and is not the traditional undergraduate student (18-24) and are the contemporary members of sororities. Gen Z is different from their Millennial predecessors and requires a reexamination to meet the needs of college students today. This qualitative study examined how National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sorority members who are in Gen Z described their connectedness through sense of belonging and their own generation. We identified two themes: (1) the importance of authenticity and deep connections and (2) emerging Gen Z group identity. Recommendations for practice include more interpersonal recruitment efforts and leadership development …

A Lonely Walk Down 24th Street, Ladaysia Smith

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Growing up in North Omaha, 24th Street represented history and community to my family. Inspired by their memories, I began chronicling its history and architecture, only to discover its current silence and neglect. "A Lonely Walk Down 24th Street" became a monument to beauty interwoven with loneliness. Known as the "Street of Dreams," 24th Street was a thriving metropolis. Will Brown's lynching in 1919 signaled its demise, resulting in decades of municipal indifference. My research focused on documenting the Street's desolation and degradation. Challenges included creative block, technical issues, and adjusting to an older camera given to me by my …

Flourishing In Academia: A Collaborative Writing Team Approach For Higher Education Faculty, Tamara G. Lynn, Shantel M. Farnan, Adam M. Moore, Jessica A. Rueter

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

Production of scholarly work is required for higher education faculty to achieve promotion and tenure, though often neglected is the journey and enjoyment toward these scholarship goals. The purpose of this article is to introduce a collaborative writing team approach which includes easily implemented methods for effective writing and promotes faculty contribution to various literature bases. The approach addresses: 1) critical conversations, 2) established writing time and norms, 3) timelines and accountability, and 4) organizational components. The approach can serve as the instruction faculty need to improve the scholarly writing process and to create a more supportive writing environment within …

University Of Northern Iowa Fall Faculty Meeting Program, October 7, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa

University Faculty Documents

The program of the annual Fall Faculty Meeting at the University of Northern Iowa held on October 7, 2024.

2024-10-07 Executive Board Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Student Government Association.

Student Government Association Records

Meeting minutes of the Student Government Association Executive Board from October 7, 2024.

Etd Roundup, Amy Reese

Libraries Professional Work

ETDs in repositories are nothing new, but what do you do when starting from zero, and your institution has not actively collected or archived student ETDs?

This was the scenario at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Being a relatively new institution growing out of several smaller local colleges, the codification of administrative workflows as related to ETDs took the long trail.

This talk will discuss our approach to discovering our own uncollected content, engaging ProQuest as an unexpected partner, and going from zero to fairly complete in about a year.

Shared Plates, Shared Stories: Food And Belonging At Depauw University, Ivy Thai '28

Best First-Year Seminar Writing

Research has indicated that food accessibility and cultural food preference play a crucial role in creating a sense of belonging for international students in higher education. The recent Sodexo survey (2019) indicated 83% of international students feel that accessibility to cultural food was an important factor, and 61% indicated that not having access to food that is familiar makes them feel less connected to the community. This paper examines specific food barriers that international students experience at DePauw University and how such issues influence community integration and a general sense of belonging. It synthesizes earlier research with campus-specific data to …

University Of Northern Iowa Fall Faculty Meeting Minutes, October 7, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa

University Faculty Documents

Meeting minutes from the annual Fall Faculty Meeting of the University of Northern Iowa held on October 7, 2024.

Tqr16: What It Is And What It Can Be, James A. Bernauer

The Qualitative Report

This article was written in response to the Call for the TQR16 Conference in 2025. I was compelled to write this article because of the poignancy of the theme. The questions posed were first whether we care whether our work makes an impact outside of academia and second whether this work would have a greater impact if we involved participants as true co-researchers from the very beginning of our inquiries. I explored these two questions by sharing my thoughts about the citations, the qualitative/quantitative divide, our natural need to discover, barriers to achieving the satisfactory answers to the two questions, …

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

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Exploring Variations In Stem Instructors’ Approaches To Office Hours, Desiree Forsythe, Rebecca M. Green, Jeremy L. Hsu

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Office hours are an integral component of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses at nearly all colleges and universities. Despite their ubiquity as a support mechanism, there has only been limited work examining how instructors approach office hours and what shapes these approaches. Here, we conduct a phenomenographic study to investigate how instructors of STEM courses experience office hours and how these experiences may impact their approaches to promoting and managing office hours. We identified variations in how instructors promoted office hours, the modality of office hours (i.e., when and where office hours were held), and how instructors facilitated …