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Internet Linguistics (Ling 004b) Syllabus, Miranda Weinberg

Digital Humanities Curricular Development

Despite predictions to the contrary, it seems that the internet has not destroyed English. But how has the internet changed language use, and the study of linguistics? This course will be an exploration of the various forms that language takes online and in other digital formats, such as texting. We will explore questions such as: Why do my parents insist on texting in full paragraphs?; Is the internet good or bad for the future of indigenous and minority languages?; Is there a difference in meaning between :), :-), ^_^,?; What are the differences and similarities between face-to-face and online communication? …

Is Enrichment Always Enriching And How Would You Know? Unintended Consequences And The Importance Of Formal Assessment Of Enrichment Programs In Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus), Heidi Lyn, Hannah Bahe, Megan S. Broadway, Mystera M. Samuelson, Jamie K. Shelley, Tim Hoffland, Emma Jarvis, Kelly Pulis, Delphine Shannon, Mobashir Solangi

Student Publications

Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) are viewed as a highly intelligent species capable of complex behaviors. This requires marine parks to maintain dynamic environmental enrichment programs in order to ensure dolphins’ optimal psychological and physiological well-being while in human care. In this study, two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of different forms of enrichment on the behavior of four bottlenose dolphins. In Experiment 1, multiple forms of novel enrichment resulted in a shift away from individual swim patterns – a change that is associated with increased behavioral diversity and so often considered an improvement in animal welfare …

Returns To Technical And Vocational Education And Training: Evidence From Zambia, Maka B. Tounkara, Chrispin Mphuka, Oliver Kaonga, Bona Chitah

Zambia Social Science Journal

The study seeks to investigate the returns to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Zambia using the 2014 Labour Force Survey (LFS). We adopt the modified Mincerian model and the fixed effects approach. We find that individuals who possessed TVET skills with certification, regardless of their gender or their place of residence, significantly earned more than their counterparts in wage employment without any TVET skills. We also find that males with vocational skills with certification significantly earned more than their female counterparts with the same TVET skills with certification, a sign of labour market discriminatory bias by employers. …

Older Women Using Women's Magazines: The Construction Of Knowledgeable Selves, Dana Sawchuk, Mina Ly

Sociology Faculty Publications

Women’s magazines are widely read in Canada. The popularity of such magazines is significant because critical gerontologists, primarily drawing on content analyses of the magazines, often argue that these publications convey problematic messages about ageing. This article broaches the subject of women’s magazines and ageing from a different vantage point, that of the older woman reader herself. This audience-centred research draws on 21 semi-structured interviews with Canadian women over the age of 55. The study examines what older women say about the ageing-related content of women’s magazines, along with what they say about how, when, and why they read these …

No. 21: Inclusive Growth And Informal Food Vending In Nairobi, Kenya, Samuel Owuor

Hungry Cities Partnership

This report presents and analyzes the findings of a city-wide informal food vendors survey conducted by the Hungry Cities Partnership (HCP) in Nairobi, Kenya, in October 2019. It builds on, and should be read in conjunction with previous HCP reports on Nairobi: HCP Report No. 6: The Urban Food System of Nairobi, Kenya (Owuor et al 2017) and HCP Report No. 11, The State of Household Food Security in Nairobi, Kenya (Owuor 2018). This report, which is divided into nine sections, provides an up-to-date overview of the informal food sector in Nairobi’s food system. The next section describes the survey …

Organizing Dark Matter: W.A.G.E. As Alternative Worker Organization, Greig De Peuter

Communication Studies Faculty Publications

Since its founding in 2008, W.A.G.E. (Working Artists and the Greater Economy) has worked to reform the economic habits of US art institutions and of the artists upon whose cultural work these institutions are dependent. Inside a decade, W.A.G.E. went from a small grassroots collective to an internationally recognized, yet lean, organization, which not only advocates for labour standards in the nonprofit art sector, but also develops practical tools to begin the work of doing better by equality in the art world. This chapter positions W.A.G.E. as an example of what Immanuel Ness terms “new forms of worker organization.” Informed …

The Effect Of Physical Interaction On Evolving Attention Relating To Advertisements And Visual Information, Margaret S. Davey

Psychology Honors Papers

As more technology is used on a daily basis around the world, the platforms of advertisements and learning have also changed. However, little is known about the effects of image and video interaction type on information retention. The current research examines the effect of different types of interaction such as swiping, tapping or viewing on memory of an image both with and without using the same interaction when the participants were asked if they remembered the image or not. In experiment one, the participants from the Connecticut College subject pool used a hand tracker system to swipe and tap images …

The Design Of Psychotherapy Waiting Rooms, Lilly Noble

Psychology Honors Papers

The purpose of this study is to understand the main features and design elements that are favored in a psychotherapy waiting room setting. The study investigated a sample of 20 psychotherapy waiting rooms in Southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island, as well as the positive and negative factors that contributed to comfort and quality of care ratings made by the participants. There were two parts to this study. In the first part, 12 psychotherapists in southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island agreed to be interviewed and have the waiting rooms (20 in total) of their practices photographed. In a within-subjects design, the …

Implicit Bias Through The Lens Of Electroencephalography, Hope Cooper

Behavioral Neuroscience Honors Papers

Unconscious or implicit bias is a part of everyday life. All human beings both exhibit implicit bias and (some more than others) are also the victims of it. Due to the way humans have evolved implicit bias will never be something that ceases to exist. Thus, it is important that neuroscience and social science closely study how it works and how to curb the behaviors caused by implicit bias. In the following research EEG (electroencephalography) was used alongside a weapons IAT (Implicit Association Test) to examine specific neural components that may correlate with higher bias scores on the IAT. Specific …

New York State Economic Status Of Regions And Development Programs, Michael Wasylenko

Economics - All Scholarship

No abstract provided.

The Creative Exposure Intervention As Part Of Clinical Treatment For Adolescents Exposed To Bullying And Experiencing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Lisa S. Sosin

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This presentation introduces an eclectic intervention, incorporating these three techniques, designed for work with adolescents experiencing bully-related PTSD symptoms. The presentation includes a case example to illustrate Creative Exposure, which can be used in one session or across multiple sessions.

This technique is intended for use by counselors with the credentials and training to provide trauma treatment

Cpaf Updates Vol. 21 No. 1, Mark Jayson E. Gloria, Stella Concepcion R. Britanico, Epharaim C. Quiñones, Stoix Nebin S. Pascua

CPAf Updates

In this issue:

• NS Javier reiterates CPAf’s ‘raison d’être’, 1
• KMO revisits mandate, creates 3-year roadmap, 2
• University Council Approves Proposed MDMG Program Revisions, 3
• CPAf co-hosts 5th Asia Future Conference, 4

Addressing The Need For Climate Information At The Farm Level, Francis John F. Faderogao

CSPPS Policy Brief

No abstract provided.

Human Behavior And The Social Environment: Fall 2020 Syllabus, Rigaud Joseph

Social Work Faculty Publications

Syllabus for graduate course on Human Behavior and the Social Environment. (Critical examination and application of biological, psychological, and social aspects of human development from infancy through old age. Major theories, risk and protective factors.)

University Libraries Annual Report 2020, University Of Denver, University Libraries

University Libraries Annual Reports

2020 Annual Report from the University of Denver, University Libraries. The annual report highlights programs, projects, and activities that occurred during the year.

Acue Certificate In Effective College Instruction Reflections, Zachary A. Powell

Q2S Enhancing Pedagogy

Pursuant to the university’s mission to enhance pedagogy for the upcoming Q2S transition, I decided to enroll in the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) program to pursue a Certificate in Effective Teaching Practices. This program was offered through the Teaching Resource Center and entailed 25 online modules of 50-75 hours of online coursework. The program requires participants to implement lessons from the modules in the classroom, reflect upon the successes and challenges of implementation, and outline plans for future refinement.

Participation in the course focused on five content areas: Designing an Effective Course and Class, Establishing a Productive …

Human Behavior And The Social Environment: Fall 2020 Syllabus, Rigaud Joseph

Q2S Enhancing Pedagogy

Syllabus for graduate course on Human Behavior and the Social Environment. (Critical examination and application of biological, psychological, and social aspects of human development from infancy through old age. Major theories, risk and protective factors.)

Social Work Practice (Sw4001) Syllabus, Michael Edwards

Q2S Enhancing Pedagogy

This syllabus is the prototype for SW 4001 a revitalized generalist micro social work course that will first be taught in the semester system. The format is a departure from the quarter system format and the process of development involved faculty within the BASW program.

Sw 6042 Human Behavior And The Social Environment - Critical Topics (Prototype Semester Syllabus), Herb Shon

Q2S Enhancing Pedagogy

This syllabus is the prototype for SW 6042, "Human Behavior and the Social Environment - Critical Topics" social work graduate course that will be taught in the semester system. The format is a departure from the quarter system format and the process of development involved all faculty who teach Human Behavior and the Social Environment graduate courses.

Q2s Macro Social Work (Sw 6062) Syllabus, Nicole Arkadie

Q2S Enhancing Pedagogy

This syllabus is the prototype for SW 6062 a revitalized generalist macro social work course that will first be taught in the semester system. The format is a departure from the quarter system format and the process of development involved all faculty.

Advanced Generalist Micro Practice I Syllabus, Msw Program, Carolyn Mcallister

Q2S Enhancing Pedagogy

This syllabus updates the first in the Advanced Generalist Micro (Individuals, Families, and Groups) Practice Course for the MSW Program. The course structure was changed, the course assignments adjusted, and the readings for the class updated.

Semester Syllabus Template Sw 6021 May 2020, Alicia Harris

Q2S Enhancing Pedagogy

This syllabus is the prototype for SW 6021, a revitalized generalist micro social work course that will first be taught in the semester system. The format is a departure from the quarter system format and the process of development involved all faculty.

Influence Of Peer Mentors On The College Transition Experience Through Program Partnerships, Sara Durazo-Demoss, Gina Schlesselman-Tarango

Library Faculty Publications & Presentations

The purpose of this paper is to describe how the student mentoring program at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) increased peer-to-peer services by collaborating with campus constituents to develop first-year experience program partnerships. This paper showcases CSUSB’s student mentoring program partnerships with Coyote First STEP, a summer transition program, and the Library Ambassador program initiative, and how these partnerships have evolved to engage virtually with students during the COVID-19 pandemic. During a pilot year, student participants completed survey data showing that program partnerships for student leaders enhances the professional and leadership identity development of the mentors. By partnering with …

Tssa: Southwestern Anthropology Association Conference: Legibility Practice/Prospect, Kathleen Nadeau

Teaching Skills Study Awards (TSSA) Reports

A modified model of legibility vis-a-vis salon session was adapted for use my class, immediately, after attending the conference. Also, I took two students from my Winter Quarter class (Anth 301, Anthropological Theory) to the conference held that Spring Quarter 2019. They presented their research papers completed in Anth 301. In two of my Spring Quarter courses, I applied the modified model, by pairing student partners who were asked in sequential order to kick off the discussion, which then opened up to engage all students into the participatory process. The idea of running discussions like mini salon sessions (salon sessions …

Southwwestern Library Association Records, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Records of Book Award Committee, 1963-1966; records of Executive Board, 1965-1966.

Healthy Eating & Active Living In Childhood In Latinx Households In Spartanburg, Sc: A Community-Engaged Qualitative Research Study On Assets And Challenges, Laura Barbas Rhoden

Community Based Research

Spartanburg County organizations have engaged in coalition-driven, data-informed work for over a decade related to healthy eating and active living in the community. Work has been exceptional with regard to data gathering, data sharing, and the piloting of evidence-based interventions. Quantitative data, such as BMI data gathered by the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) countywide through schools, as well as survey results from the Road to Better Health initiative, give some sense of community demographics and needs. However, this large-scale picture reveals little about experiences at the household level and is of limited use in determining ways to …

Programming As Pedagogy In The Academic Library, Kathleen Kasten-Mutkus

Library Faculty Publications

This paper considers library programming as a means of extending and enhancing the academic library’s pedagogical mission and role in student success. Scholarly programming in the form of faculty speakers, film screenings, or other kinds of research-based events creates opportunities for students to join an academic community and to practice critical thinking skills learned in class. These presentations inscribe the library within the students’ journey from student to scholar, highlighting its importance as a nexus for scholarly exchange. At the same time, this programming strengthens the library’s mission by encouraging engagement with the campus, interdisciplinary research, and efforts to support …

Swiping More, Committing Less: Unraveling The Links Among Dating App Use, Dating App Success, And Intention To Commit Infidelity, Cassandra Alexopoulos, Elisabeth Timmermans, Jenna Mcnallie

Faculty Authored Articles

The present study was conducted to explore the cognitive processes linking people's perceptions of their mobile dating app experience and their intention to commit infidelity. Three hundred and ninety-five participants were recruited through a U.S. based university (44.6%) and MTurk (55.4%). Our results indicate that people's perceived success on a dating app was positively associated with their intention to commit infidelity through self-perceived desirability, and negatively associated with their intention to commit infidelity through perceived amount of available partners. These findings are discussed in light of theories of relational investment.

Assessment Of Bias In Police Lineups., Nancy K. Steblay, Gary L. Wells

Faculty Authored Articles

Materials from five extant field studies were analyzed to determine the level of structural bias in police lineups. Depending on the jurisdiction, between 33% and 68% of lineups sampled from 1,548 real police lineups scored as suspect-biased using mock-witness proportion score. The suspect did not draw a fair portion of mock-witness picks in 20% of field lineups (reverse-biased lineups). Lineup fairness measures revealed that a point estimate (mean) for a set of lineups can mask significant problems in lineup construction and that any single lineup should not be assumed to be fair based on an aggregate score. A sample of …

Nursing Annual Report: 2020, Centracare Health

Nursing Annual Report

Message from the CNO

St. Cloud Hospital Statistics

Message from Craig Broman, St. Cloud Hospital President/CEO

Nursing Strategic Plan FY 2020

Message from Tom Schrup, MD/CPO

Education & Certification

Patient Experience

Nursing Care Delivery

Exemplary Professional Practice

Shared Governance

Working Relationships

Professional Development

Nursing Makes a Difference