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Official Mou Ending Letter From The Otterbein University Library Director, Courtright Memorial Library

Otterbein China Librarians Exchange Program Documentations and Publications

These are two official MOU ending letters from the Otterbein University Library director, Tiffany Lipstreu, to the Shanghai Jiaotong University Library director and the Southwest Jiaotong University Library through email on 2/28/2023. In addition to the letters, the email also attached a photographic montage celebrating the library's 50th-anniversary programming, specifically showcasing the achievements and experiences derived from the Exchange Program. The second letter and the photographic montage are displayed as additional files in this record. The exchange program's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Otterbein Library and the two Chinese libraries ended on June 30, 2022.

International Travel: A Quantitative And Qualitative Analysis About How Study Abroad Opportunities Enhance One’S Global Perspective And Self-Awareness, Kristen Zink

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

As the world is becoming more interconnected, the importance of having a well-rounded, global education is necessary. To meet those needs, many students are electing to study abroad during their time in college. Although research has been done to examine the direct benefits of studying abroad, there has been little research done to differentiate the impacts of short-term and long-term study abroad. This research looked at how students reflected on both their short-term and long-term study abroad experiences and it examined the benefits of both lengths of travel. A quantitative analysis was done to analyze the benefits of short-term study …

Representing The Angakkuq: Exploring Inuit Mythology Through Fiction, Abigail Studebaker

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

This project is both a creative and critical foray into Inuit mythology. The Critical Preface unpacks how magical realism, young adult literature, and multicultural literature shaped the writing of the project, which is the first five chapters of a novel-in-progress titled Angakkuq. Angakkuq tells the story of a teenage girl, Alasi, of Inuit and American heritage living in the U.S. who begins experiencing strange, seemingly magical phenomena. As her story unfolds, she finds herself at the intersection of the past and the present, struggling to formulate her own identity while more and more is revealed about her father’s childhood growing …

Transformational Instruction Building An Inclusive Learning Community For Asian Students, Jane Wu

Library Faculty & Staff Scholarship

According to the Open Doors 2014/15 Report, the number of international students in the United States increased by 10% to a record high of 974,926 students, with the largest percentage coming from Asia.

This presentation shares the results of a research study focused on providing pedagogical insights to instruction librarians and faculty members working with international Asian students. The data sources were a demographic survey for the Asian students, two semi-structured interviews conducted for the Asian students and the instructors who teach classes with Asian students, and a First-Year-Experience (FYS) class as a focus group to explore effective teaching methodologies …

Globalization And Libraries, What Are Academic Librarians Role In Respond To Their Institution’S Internationalization Efforts?, Jane Wu, Guoqing Li

Otterbein China Librarians Exchange Program Documentations and Publications

This presentation explores the evolving role of university librarians in the context of higher education's globalization and internationalization. It examines academic librarians' challenges and opportunities as they navigate a changing landscape shaped by globalization.

The presentation delves into various aspects:

• Librarian's Roles: It discusses the contemporary roles of university librarians in advancing internationalization efforts, considering how globalization influences institutional activities. It also addresses the preparation required for librarians to effectively contribute to their institutions' evolving vision and practices within an increasingly international context.
• Challenges in International Collaborations: The presentation highlights the challenges faced by academic librarians in participating in international …

Representations Of Chinese Culture And History In Picture Books Of The Westerville Public Library: Educational Quality And Accuracy Of Children Literature About China And Chinese Culture, Han Zhang

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

In order to learn about the educational quality and accuracy of most children's picture literature accessible to readers of Westerville area, which aim to illustrate and introduce the content of Chinese culture and history, the author of this paper examines whether children's picture books in the Westerville Public Library serve American readers as authentic and accurate representations of Chinese culture and its history. Based on the ardent debates of former researcher, the author discusses frequent mistakes existing in most picture books. Later, the author collects data and uses estimation and hypothesis testing to prove the error rate of the whole …

If It Is Tuesday, It Must Be Shanghai, Jane Wu, Lois Szudy

Otterbein China Librarians Exchange Program Documentations and Publications

In May 2006, Jane Wu (the System Librarian at Otterbein) and Lois Szudy (the library director at Otterbein) were invited to visit five universities in China to explore the possibility of establishing an exchange program and interlibrary cooperation between Chinese academic libraries and Otterbein College. The libraries they visited included Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, Tongji University in Shanghai, Beijing Jiao Tong University Library in Beijing, Southwest Jiao Tong University in Chengdu, and Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xian. Here are Lois and Jane's presentation slides to the campus after their trip.

Slsc Teacher Situation Reaction Test (Tsrt) Analysis, Mildred Stauffer

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Analysis of Teacher Situation Reaction Tests given 1969-1971, using groups of students who had participated in Foreign Study program and those who had not, to determine impact of foreign study on teacher education students' attitudes. Transcription of first two pages available in additional document below.

Slsc Letter Regarding End Of Sierra Leone Program, Lynn W. Turner

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Correspondence

Correspondence from Dr. Turner to Dr. Addington, informing him of the decision not to continue the Sierra Leone Program in 1971-1972 due to the expense and political unrest in Sierra Leone.

Slsc Harford School Letter Regarding Political Unrest, William H. Fitzjohn

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Correspondence

Correspondence from William Fitzjohn to Dr. Addington, mentioning the political unrest and violence in Sierra Leone.

Slsc 1970-1971 Trip Report And Participant Names, Placements, And Research Topics, Chester L. Addington

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Report of Foreign Study Program in Comparative Education, Education 39, September 1970-June 1971 and a list of the 14 student participants and data regarding their placement and research topics.

Slsc 1971 Sierra Leone Orientation Schedule And Notes, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Page with a printed orientation schedule for the Sierra Leone Foreign Study Program for January 1-9, 1971, focusing primarily on Albert Academy, with handwritten notes on both the front and back sides. Notes include names of hosts, names of papers presented regarding Sierra Leone culture, language, educational philosophy, and religion, itinerary additions, and addresses.

Slsc Student-Teacher Evaluation Sheet, Chester L. Addington

Program Planning and Preparations

Evaluation sheet of student-teachers given to Sierra Leone teacher.

Slsc 1970-1971 Trip Notebook, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Small, pocket-sized, orange notebook whose handwritten contents include Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Ohio addresses, daily activity log, ledger, various schedules, information regarding shipping artwork, and notes on some individuals. 12 blank pages in middle of notebook omitted from scan.

Slsc Letter Regarding Final Preparation For Flight, Chester L. Addington

Program Planning and Preparations

Correspondence from Dr. Addington to Winter 1970 Sierra Leone Program students, with final details regarding their trip and flight.

Slsc A Study In Comparative Education, Sierra Leone, Africa, Mildred Stauffer, Chester L. Addington

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Proposal for a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to fund the Sierra Leone Foreign Study program for 1971-1972.

Slsc Seminar Planning Fall Semester 1970-1971, Otterbein University, Chester L. Addington

Program Planning and Preparations

Dr. Addington's handwritten outline for the Sierra Leone Program Fall seminar course, 1970-1971, on the back of copies of the September 23 and September 24 editions of the Daily Data at Otterbein. A transcript of the handwritten schedule is available as a separate file below.

Slsc 1969-1970 Trip Report And Participant/Contributor Names, Mildred Stauffer

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Report of Foreign Study Program in Comparative Education, Education 29.2 Winter Term, Practicum, 1969-1970. Includes names of Otterbein College students, educators, and staff, as well as Sierra Leonean teachers, educators, and supporters.

Slsc Sierra Leone Program Description For Students, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Student-focused overview of Foreign Study program with objectives as well as procedural and financial requirements.

Slsc Year 2 Letter Of Approval, Chester L. Addington

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Correspondence

Correspondence from Dr. Addington to Mildred Stauffer, while she was in Sierra Leone, confirming approval for a second year of the Sierra Leone Program.

Slsc Postcard Describing Student Letter-Writing Campaign, Mildred Stauffer

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Ephemera

Postcard written by Mildred Stauffer from Sierra Leone to Dr. Chester Addington and Education faculty describing how the students are writing letters each week with the hope they'll be published in The Tan & Cardinal, promises to send a report on their orientation soon. Postcard depicts Sierra Leoneans on Little East Street in Freetown, and it contains a Sierra Leone airmail postal stamp.

A transcription is available as an additional file below.

Slsc Postcard Regarding Comparative Education Course Materials, Mildred Stauffer

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Ephemera

Postcard written by Mildred Stauffer from Sierra Leone to Mrs. Vesta Williams in Otterbein College's Education Department requesting that more copies of the course outline be air mailed to her at Njala University College. Postcard depicts traders in a Sierra Leonean marketplace, and it contains Sierra Leone airmail postal stamp.

A transcription is available as an additional file below.

Slsc List Of Participating Students For Sierra Leone Program 1970-1971, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Student Lists

List of Otterbein College students that participated in the 1970-71 Sierra Leone Program in Comparative Education.

Slsc 1970-1971 Student Recruitment Leaflet For Sierra Leone Program, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Program Descriptions

Student recruitment leaflet for the 1970-1971 Sierra Leone Foreign Study Program; includes program overview, a detailed itinerary, general information, and total tour price.

Slsc Postcard Depicting The Coat Of Arms Of Sierra Leone, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Ephemera

Unused postcard whose caption and front label both identify the image as "The Coat of Arms of Sierra Leone." Published by the Sierra Leone Department of Information.

Slsc Shenge Classroom Schedule, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Ephemera

Large, handwritten daily schedule by a Sierra Leonean teacher in the Shenge Secondary School.

Slsc Postcard Depicting The Flag Of Sierra Leone, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Ephemera

Unused postcard whose caption describes the image as "The National Flag of Sierra Leone." It shows an illustration of a flag pole bearing a flag with three horizontal stripes, in green, white, and blue. Published by the Sierra Leone Department of Information.

Slsc 1969-1970 Daily Report Of Activities In Sierra Leone, Mildred Stauffer

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Printed daily account of 1969-1970 Sierra Leone trip, including activities, meetings, and field trips.

Slsc Otterbein College Fact Sheet And Program Description Sent To Potential Donors, Chester L. Addington

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Program Descriptions

Description of the Sierra Leone Foreign Study program that was sent to supporters asking for their help in subsidizing the students' costs with additional funds, as well as factual information about Otterbein College.

Slsc List Of Enrolled Students For Sierra Leone Course Winter Term 1970, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Student Lists

List of Otterbein College students enrolled in the Sierra Leone Foreign Study program for the Winter term of the 1969-1970 school year.