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Disrxupt Podcast Advances Pharmacy Innovation, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Cedarville University’s Center for Pharmacy Innovation (CPI) launched a new podcast, DISRxUPT, to highlight the innovation of Cedarville faculty and students. DISRxUPT is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Castro, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, Cast Box and TuneIn.

I Look To You: Religious Leaders As Social Support In The Management Of Uncertainty Within The African-American Community, Stephen Anthony Spates

Annual Research Symposium of the College of Communication and Information

African-Americans continue to show stronger relationships between spirituality, worship, and daily life. When faced with uncertainty in life, these individuals may look to their religious leadership as a tool for social support and guidance in decision-making. This study uses Uncertainty Management Theory as a framework to look at the relationship between these individuals and their religious leaders. Credibility will also be measured to see if religious leadership can be perceived as credible when dealing with issues that are not based in faith and worship. The importance of this study is seen in understanding how African-Americans are able to cope with …

Honoring Reese Brothers For Development Of Cedarville Athletics Facilities, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University will honor the “dynamic duo” of Cedarville’s outdoor sports facilities with the naming of the Pete Reese and Gene Reese Athletic Fields. The Cedarville University board of trustees approved the renaming of the fields this week.

Pharmacy Students Win Grant To Provide Free Influenza Vaccines, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Cedarville University chapter of Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) has been awarded a $500 grant to provide free influenza vaccines.

Chief Nurse Executive Work Engagement: System Leadership Through A Natural Disaster, Strike, And Pandemic, Ryan Fuller

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Problem. In a 21-hospital region of a 39-hospital integrated health system, CNE turnover peaked at 63% (12 CNEs) in 2015. Interviews were conducted in 2019 with 12 CNEs across the region to understand potential issues related to CNE job satisfaction. Responses revealed concerns regarding empowerment, alignment, work-life balance, information transparency/sharing, and recognition. While identifying a solution to address CNE concerns, the organization experienced successive crisis events during a 12-month period that included a record-setting wildfire, multiple labor union strikes, and a novel pandemic. The regional leadership team (RLT) required new approaches to facilitate effective communication during a crisis between the …

Bad Break Over Break For Worship Major, Mark D. Weinstein

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For the second year in a row, junior Alina Sanders is spending her Christmas break recovering from a major injury — talk about a bad break over break, again.

Ouachita Honors 309 Graduates During 133rd Commencement, Rachel Gaddis, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University celebrated 309 graduates from the classes of 2019 and 2020 during its 133nd commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 5. The ceremony, which was rescheduled from its original date in May due to COVID-19, was held outdoors at Cliff Harris Stadium on Ouachita’s campus and followed Arkansas Department of Health protocols for guest and graduate safety.

University officials conferred Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. Dr. Ben Sells, Ouachita president, presided over the commencement exercises.

Cedarville University Exceeds Half-Million During #Givingtuesday, Mark D. Weinstein

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By every metric, Cedarville University benefited from a successful #GivingTuesday virtual fundraising event on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

School Of Education To Publish Academic Journal, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s School of Education is in the process of compiling and editing its first academic journal, scheduled for publication in late spring 2021.

Real Education: Professor Answers Kids’ Theological Questions On Video, Mark D. Weinstein

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Dr. Kevin Jones, assistant professor of education and school dean, is partnering with LifeWay’s ‘The Gospel Project’ to answer theological questions in video format for elementary-aged children.

Cedarville Athletes Earn Ncaa Ii Presidents' Award For Academic Excellence, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University is one of 42 NCAA Division II member schools to earn the Presidents' Award for Academic Excellence.

Business Accelerators In Cincinnati, Cedarville Form Partnership, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Beyond Accelerator Program at Cedarville University is partnering with Ocean, an accelerator based in Cincinnati, Ohio, to provide Christian entrepreneurs with resources to successfully establish their own businesses.

Mom, Apple Pie And Sports: Fandom Connects Us With Home, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

One can scarcely think about the holiday season between Thanksgiving and Christmas without football and family coming to mind. And when Lorin Barnes, a senior at Cedarville University, began interviewing sports fans for her qualitative research class, she was intrigued by the dedication they expressed for the hometown teams they cheered for in their childhoods. Her subsequent research earned the “Top Undergraduate Poster” award at the 2020 Ohio Communication Association (OCA) conference.

A Pilot Study On The Retention And Turnover Of Ncaa Division Ii Sports Information Directors, David Albrecht

Leadership Education Capstones

This study reports on sports information directors (SID) at the collegiate level limited to NCAA Division II athletic programs. An online survey was used for all participants, and select respondents completed follow-up interviews. Surveys were intended to determine the impact of work-life balance and overall workload of the SID role. Survey questions sought to find perceptions of SIDs by athletic administrators, including the athletic director (AD), and if their role provided opportunities for career advancement within collegiate athletic administration. The results of the study showed that institution/department culture, family, and professional growth factored heavily on retention. Adversely, turnover was linked …

Teacher Demoralization: Neoliberal Influence On The Complex Education System And Teacher Morale, Dionne Elvira

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

Since the 1980s, neoliberal influence has slowly taken over our education system’s vision and purpose. Presently, marketization in schooling has drawn the attention and influence of those of monetary and political power (Bartlett et al., 2002). Accountability measures set in place by the strings attached to school funding and sanctions encompass blanket demands on classroom instruction not equitably designed to support our diverse student populations (Ravitch, 2013; Reigeluth, 2014; Tsang, 2019). The school system, as it presently stands, is managed and maintained under systematic models that do not align to the complex needs of each unique school within its unique …

Raj Soin College Of Business Newsletter - December 2020, Raj Soin College Of Business, Wright State University

Raj Soin College of Business Newsletter

A eight page newsletter created by the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University. This newsletter includes a upcoming events, message from the dean, and more.

Formulating A Communal Covenant For The Elders And Ministers Of South Fork Church Of Christ, Drew Baker

Doctor of Ministry Theses

This project addressed the lack of a communal covenant for the elders and ministers of South Fork Church of Christ. The purpose of the project was to formulate a covenant that would promote the spiritual discernment and leadership of the elders and ministers. For the theological framework, I relied upon Mark’s portrait of Jesus. I looked at Jesus’s lived example as well as his teachings to discern values and practices that defined his leadership and should therefore be normative for Christian leaders. These values and practices were analyzed according to three relational categories—relationship with God, with each other, and with …

Assimilating Through Consumption: A Rhetorical History Of The Early Years Of The Advocate, Cora Beth Butcher-Spellman

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This thesis uses analysis of constitutive rhetoric and queer archival methods to examines how The Advocate used assimilationist rhetoric and consumerist rhetoric in fundamentally anti-democratic ways to consolidate the form of ideal gay consumer-citizenship. Focusing on the first three years of the publication, I utilize queer theory and theories of citizenship and political economy to explain how The Advocate’s rhetoric and mainstream success allowed the publication to normalize a limited and politically weak gay identity. This thesis argues The Advocate’s rhetoric of exclusion, authority, and consumerism were three central features shaping ideal gay consumer-citizenship as most available to people who …

Christmas In A Covid World: Online Shopping Accelerates, Mark D. Weinstein

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Rather than damaging the holiday shopping industry, retailers are using COVID-19 as a way to highlight online shopping as the future of retail.

​Burned Out But Barely Begun: A Qualitative Study On Newer Clergy And Communication Surrounding Emotional Labor And Personal Well-Being In South Mississippi, Lauren Noll

Master's Theses

This study provides an overview of the concepts surrounding clergy burnout,

organizational culture, and emotional labor theory. Furthermore, it explains the need

for  clearer understanding of clergy perceptions of their own personal

experiences with burnout and their emotional wellbeing in relation to their organizational environment and careers as clergy members. The methodology of qualitative interviews sought to understand the narratives and experiences of clergy members from their own words and worldviews rather than from a statistical basis or analysis.

This research found answers to key questions involving communication about burnout in the context of organizational culture and emotional labor, including …

Professor Explores Intersection Of Faith And Politics, Mark D. Weinstein

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Dr. Glen Duerr, associate professor of international studies, is publishing a book on the intersection of faith and politics. “Patriotism and the Cross: A Theology of Nationalism” explores the Christian’s relationship to government and is expected to be published in early 2021.

Greater Dayton Prsa Chapter Supports Dayton Foodbank Through Donation And Video, Mark D. Weinstein

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It's the holiday season and with a focus on caring for our community, the Greater Dayton chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has contributed $500 to the Foodbank in Dayton as part of the 2020 Valley Food Relief Drive. Members of the PRSA Board will make the donation on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 9 am at The Foodbank, which is located at 56 Armor Place in Dayton.

Emotional Destruction: How Supervisors Can Transform A Subordinate’S Emotions Towards The Workplace, Diane K. Carr

Masters Theses

Workplace emotions have become an increasingly important area for researchers and organizations. Organizational structures and interpersonal interactions activate emotional responses for employees. This emotional strain can lead employees to search for outlets, such as social media, to express their emotions and seek emotional support. This thesis uses a content analysis to examine how macro level policies and procedures and micro level interpersonal interactions between supervisors and subordinates impact the messages expressed on Twitter.

Cross Brandon Named Winner Of Ouachita's 2020 Mcbeth Concerto Competition, Rachel Gaddis

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Cross Brandon was named the winner of the 2020 W. Francis and Mary McBeth Wind and Percussion Concerto Competition on Nov. 20. Because the event was limited to the Ouachita community due to COVID-19, the event can be viewed at livestream.com/obu.

Brandon is a junior music industry major from Little Rock, Ark. He received a $500 award for his saxophone performance of “Rhapsody for Baritone Saxophone and Piano” by M. Watters. He also has been invited to perform with the Ouachita Wind Ensemble in Spring 2020.

Students Use High-Tech Mapping To Bring Clean Water To Africa, Mark D. Weinstein

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One Geographic Information System (GIS) class at Cedarville University is using high-tech mapping skills to help bring clean water to Africa.

Student Podcast Addresses Faith And Politics, Mark D. Weinstein

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The relationship between faith and politics can be fraught with tension. Benjamin Mays and Jonny Gartner face the challenge head-on in their podcast “Cedar60.”

Students Adopted Internationally Receive Scholarship, Mark D. Weinstein

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Two Cedarville University students, whose lives started half a world away, are the recipients of this year’s Foster Care and Adoption Scholarship from the university.

Caring Well And Providing Hope During The Holidays, Mark D. Weinstein

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With Thanksgiving right around the corner and Christmas coming soon thereafter, Americans are looking forward to sharing the festivities with family and friends. But how will COVID-19 impact these celebrations?

Kidblog Connects Education Majors With Young Writers, Mark D. Weinstein

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COVID-19 regulations have made it difficult for Cedarville education students to gain teaching experience this year. That’s where Kidblog comes in.

Student Goes “Old School” In Connecting During Covid, Mark D. Weinstein

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When Kelsey Laing, senior women’s ministry leader, went home for quarantine back in March, she went beyond social media and texting to stay in contact with friends by writing them letters. Months later, she came away from that season inspired to create a pen pal ministry opportunity for women to encourage one another through handwritten notes.