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Embracing Change: Adapting And Evolving Your Distance Learning Library Services To Embrace The New Acrl Distance Learning Library Services Standards, Heather K. Beirne, Sarah Richardson, Brad Marcum, Karen Gilbert

EKU Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Distance learning continues to grow by leaps and bounds and almost all academic libraries are struggling to evolve and adapt to offer quality equivalent services and resources to their distance students. This interactive presentation will offer participants an in-depth analysis of the new ACRL Distance Learning Library Services Standards, offer forecasts regarding the future of distance learning, and will draw distinctions between the previous 2008 Standards for Distance Learning Library Services and the new standards. Practical advice on how to update distance learning library services to meet the new standards will be offered, and participants are encouraged to bring their …

Examining Disordered Eating Amongst Sorority Women, Andrea Joy Kirk

Counseling & Human Services Theses & Dissertations

Eating disorders have the capability of causing significant effects on a person's psychological and physical health. The average onset of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is 19 and 20 years, respectively, making college students a vulnerable population (National Institute of Mental Health, n.d.). Female college students choosing to participate in Greek life are at an even greater risk for disordered eating (Basow, Foran, & Bookwala, 2007). Using semi-structured interviews and photography, this phenomenological study examined the overall experiences of 10 sorority members' lived experiences with various disordered eating behaviors as well as how these women perceived their sorority sisters' eating …

Nato Educational Readiness For The Millennials, John Patrick Kelley

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), formed in 1949 and described as the most successful alliance in history, is facing change. By 2020, the majority of students in the NATO educational institutions will be Millennium Generation students. To best meet this student group's educational needs, changes to the delivery of educational content may be needed. This study determined how Millennial Generation characteristics may change as Millennials mature, how military service may change Millennials, confirmed the international nature of Millennial characteristics across the 28 nations of NATO and predicted the state of educational technology in 2020.

This qualitative study investigated these …

A Mixed Methods Study Of The Intersection Of Sexual Orientation And Spiritual Development In The College Experience, Kevin C. Snow

Counseling & Human Services Theses & Dissertations

This two-phase, exploratory sequential mixed methods study explored the intersection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and questioning (LGBQQ) sexual orientation and spiritual development for college students. The first phase entailed a phenomenological study exploring the lived experiences of LGBQQ former college students (N= 10) concerning how their sexual orientation influenced, if at all, their spiritual development during college. Findings from this qualitative phase were used to develop a quantitative instrument to explore the spiritual-sexual orientation development of college students further (N= 171). This study provides suggestions for working with LGBQQ college students for college counselors and …

Ten Students Help Children Who Have Lost Limbs: By Running Marathon On April 12

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"On April 12, 2015, ten Andrews University students will participate in the “Running So They Can Stand” marathon, to raise money for children in need of orthopedic care in developing countries."

Readers Theater: "The Great Divorce": C. S. Lewis's Classic Story Takes The Stage

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"Andrews University’s J.N. Andrews Honors Program invites you to attend a free reader’s theater production of C.S. Lewis’s “The Great Divorce.”"

Easter Choral Concert: Singers & Chorale Present

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"The Andrews University Singers and Chorale, under the direction of Stephen Zork, will perform their annual Easter concert on Saturday, April 4, at 8 p.m., in the Howard Performing Arts Center."

Acrl Environmental Scan 2015 Presentation, Jeanne R. Davidson, Wayne Bivens-Tatum, Michelle Leonard

Library Conference Presentations and Posters

Every two years, the ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee releases an environmental scan of higher education, including developments with the potential for continuing impact on academic libraries. The 2015 environmental scan provides a broad review of the current higher education landscape, with special focus on the state of academic and research libraries. The document builds on earlier ACRL reports, including the Top Trends in Academic Libraries. The 2015 environmental scan is freely available on the ACRL website (PDF). This presentation highlights key elements of the 2015 environmental scan.

Overview Of Penn State Homeland Security Programs And Its Curriculum Enhancement And Evolution Activities, Alexander Siedschlag

Publications

Program mission

• “The intercollege Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security (iMPS-HLS) degree program is designed to prepare professionals and develop leaders for the field of homeland security by providing exceptional graduate education that includes an integrated curriculum, expert faculty, and student interaction.”

The Use Of Pbl In An Interprofessional Education Course For Health Care Professional Students, Kristine M. L'Ecuyer, David Pole, Sheila A. Leander

Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning

A problem-based learning (PBL) framework was utilized in a series of six interprofessional team seminars (IPTS) for postbaccalaureate students from seven health professions. The goal of IPTS was to develop a collaborative practice-ready workforce prepared to respond to patient care needs through use of concrete examples, skills development, critical thinking, and problem solving in safe, faculty-facilitated small groups. The collaborative nature of PBL closely correlates with teaching methodologies of the IPTS series. This study analyzed critical reflection assignments of nursing students in accelerated programs to determine the effectiveness of IPTS at preparing students for interprofessional collaborative practice. Findings indicated that …

Clear As Black: Alumna Uses Photography To Tell Story Of Albinism, Jenna Neil

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Adriana Monsalve, a 2008 Andrews University photography graduate, had work featured in the Washington Post. She was working on a series of photos in Puerto Rico that focused on highlighting albinism. She hopes the series will " dispel misconceptions of people with albinism by highlighting the fact that they are people before albinos."

Computing History: Andrews Original Computing System At Living Computer Museum, Keith Calkins

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

History of computers at Andrews University.

No Passion Play In 2015: Plans Underway For Future Performances

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Announcement that Andrews University's annual Passion Play would not happen in 2015. However, future performances were being planned.

Minnesota’S Hot, Michael Hemesath

Administration Publications

No abstract provided.

Renaissance Kids 2015: Registration Open For Popular Summer Architecture Event

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Information and scheduling for the 2015 Renaissance Kids program is provided in this article. The annual Renaissance Kids program is a day camp for kids ages 5–15 hosted by the Andrews University School of Architecture, Art & Design (SAAD) that "offers a variety of hands-on projects to teach kids about the architecture of cities, buildings and other places."

Hebrew Bible Database Wins Award: Program Developed In Part By Andrews Faculty, Jenna Neil

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"System for HEBrew Text: ANotations for Queries and Markup or SHEBANQ won the Best Digital Humanities (DH) tool or suite of tools for 2014. The system is produced by the Eep Talstra Center for Bible and Computer (ETCBC) and is powered by their database. One of the faculty members in the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary’s Department of Old Testament worked on the program with several others." This article, along with recognizing an Andrews Seminary faculty member's work on developing the program, explains what the program does and how it can be used.

Guidelines For Forensic Report Writing: Helping Trainees Understand Common Pitfalls To Improve Reports, Meghan E. Brannick

Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects

A forensic report is the primary work product of a forensic psychologist. The aim of a forensic report is to inform and influence the court. Unlike a clinical report, a forensic report influences the outcome of a legal conflict. This means that greater care must be taken in writing the report. The following errors (Grisso, 2010) were used to discuss best practices in forensic report writing: failure to answer the referral question, organization problems, language problems, mixed data and interpretation, inclusion of irrelevant data, over-reliance on a single source of data, improper psychological test use, failure to consider alternative hypotheses, …

Selma Is America, Rashida Aluko-Roberts

SURGE

During my recent trip to Selma, Alabama, I was overwhelmed by the tangible evidence that blatant racism and segregation still exists. In a town where many had made great sacrifices to combat America’s racial injustices, it was disheartening to see how very little change had come to the town MLK described as the “most segregated” in America. [excerpt]

Sustaining A Successful Community Partnership: A Ten Year Retrospective Of Quality Practices And Sustainability Applied To Service-Learning At The Douglas County Department Of Corrections, Donna Dufner, Judith Monarrez Diaz-Kelsey

Presentations

• One of the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s three stated strategic goals is to be “…recognized for its outstanding engagement with the urban, regional, national, and global communities.”
• Starting in fall 2004 the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) implemented a service-learning course that takes college students into the Douglas County Department of Corrections (DCDC) to teach basic computer skills to inmates. To date over 200 undergraduates and 600 inmates have completed the course.
• Quality practices (NYLC 2008) such as progress monitoring, duration and intensity, participant voice, partnerships, meaningful service, link to the curriculum, reflection, diversity, planning, and impact used …

Hydrotherapy & Natural Remedies Workshop: Registration Open For 6-Day Event

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

The Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary held its annual six-day Natural Remedies & Hydrotherapy Workshop (Aug. 2-7). This article detailed the purpose of the workshop and gave deadlines for registration.

That Sweet Briar College: Canary In The Higher Ed Coal Mine Or Anomaly?, Michael Hemesath

Administration Publications

No abstract provided.

Andrews Wins United Way Awards: Successful Faculty & Staff Campaign Worth Celebrating

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Andrews University won awards at United Way awards ceremony.

March Board Briefing: President Andreasen Reports, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"President Andreasen gave an overview of board actions from the March board meeting and subcommittees, held March 2 and 3, 2015... he reviewed the following new appointments and change of roles... Deborah Weithers, associate dean for Student Life, presented on Title IX... Andreasen shared important numbers from the Finance and Operations Committee..." and other reports from the March Board Briefing.

Gymnics At Pacers Game & Gymnics Home Show: Acro Team To Hold Home Show

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"Andrews University’s Gymnics presented the halftime show for the Indianapolis Pacers basketball game on Thursday, March 12."

Keynote Address – Open Inspirations: Passionate Educators Succeeding With Open, Mary Lou Forward

OpenEd Forum

No abstract provided.

Steel Band Concert March 22: Walla Walla University Performs With Liam Teague

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Liam Teague, also known as the "Paganini of the Steel Pan," performed with Walla Walla University's steel band. Well-known and respected in his field, Teague has won many awards for his musicianship.

Q&A About Student Fundraising Request: Andrews Responds To Questions About Decision, Niels-Erik Andreasen

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

(Former) Andrews University President, Niels-Erik Andreasen, sent a statement to Andrews faculty, staff, and students regarding the university's decision not to support a fundraiser from an unofficial club to raise money for a Chicago agency focused on helping homeless LGBT youth, a decision which sparked much controversy and bad feelings.

Ethics And Public Relations: A Good Outcome From A Bad Source?!, Michael Hemesath

Administration Publications

No abstract provided.

Using Streaming Video In E-Learning Or In The Classroom, Michele D. Behr

University Libraries Faculty & Staff Presentations

This workshop presents an overview of using videos in classroom teaching as well as e-learning classes. WMU Libraries collections of streaming videos can be easily used in face-to-face classes, and embedded in e-learning. Instructional video DVDs are also available. The workshop also covered the process of embedding videos and video clips in websites and classes in D2L.

Faculty & Staff Awards Celebration 2015: Annual Event Honors Excellence

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Faculty & Staff Awards Celebration 2015. This article provides a list of awards received by various Andrews faculty members in 2015.