Service Learning Commons^™

Creating Value In A Call Center Support Model, Robert J. Brace

IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects

With an increased workload and overwhelming changes to manage through, the resource planning team of the Kingsburg Call Center redefines how they will support and provide information to the partners. They use the integrative thinking model to craft a creative solution and then utilized emotional intelligence and empathy to ensure they were meeting their stakeholders needs.

Financial Advisory Firm: Mark's Financial Solutions, Mark Y. Foruria

IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects

This business plan project provides research on financial advisor firms, financial education and literacy and money management in American society. There are numerous tools and resources available to become financially independent and literate. The problem is that all this information does not reach the communities that need them the most (low-income), especially the youth because it is not taught in school. To address the financial illiteracy issue among the American population I created a business plan, offering the financial services the people need most. At the same time, I created this capstone project doing some research on people's financial health …

Creating A Nontraditional Wellness Blog, Tawni M. Rising

IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects

This service learning project researched sources of shame humans feel about their bodies. So often what we see in the media is curated, seemingly perfect, and fake. I created a non-traditional wellness blog and website called tawnsclaimtoshame.com where I used my background in psychology, biology, anatomy, as well as research, to debunk how culture and the media defines the perfect body. The link for my blog was shared on multiple social media platforms and accessed by many different stakeholders. My blog addresses eating disorders, diet culture, the medicalization of fatness, implicit biases about weight, disparities in sex education, the flaws …

Chatgpt As Metamorphosis Designer For The Future Of Artificial Intelligence (Ai): A Conceptual Investigation, Amarjit Kumar Singh (Library Assistant), Dr. Pankaj Mathur (Deputy Librarian)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this research paper is to explore ChatGPT’s potential as an innovative designer tool for the future development of artificial intelligence. Specifically, this conceptual investigation aims to analyze ChatGPT’s capabilities as a tool for designing and developing near about human intelligent systems for futuristic used and developed in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Also with the helps of this paper, researchers are analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of ChatGPT as a tool, and identify possible areas for improvement in its development and implementation. This investigation focused on the various features and functions of ChatGPT that …

Night By Florence Price, Yasmine Elrefaie

Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship

This presentation serves as a learning guide for singer and teacher for Florence Price's Night. This guide will take the learner step by step through text and rhythmic stress, melodic line and working with the accompaniment track provided with the song book.

Child's World: Seven Days By Mable Bailey Tutorial, Mary Bruegman

Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship

This presentation serves as a learning guide for singer and teacher for Mabel Baileys' Seven Days. This guide will take the learner step by step through text and rhythmic stress, melodic line and working with the accompaniment track provided with the song book.

Within Thy Heart: Composure Amy Beach, Sam Howdle

Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship

This presentation serves as a learning guide for a singer and teacher for Amy Beachs' Withing Thy Heart. This guide is a step-by-step guide to help the student learn notes, rhythms, and text, as well as includes an accompaniment track for the singer's use.

Song Tutorial: In The Springtime, Arr. Betty Jackson King, Matthan Mrkvicka

Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship

This song tutorial is designed to guide the learning and practice for the vocal solo In The Springtime, arr. Betty Jackson King. This tutorial does not replace individual practice time, rather it is a tool to enhance that time and provide resources for singers. (Score not included).

Yo Simplemente Soy, Well Behaved Women, Carmel Dean, Isa Gott

Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship

This presentation serves as a learning guide for singer and teacher for Carmel Dean’s “Yo Simplemente Soy” from Dean’s song cycle, Well Behaved Women. This guide will take the learner step by step through text and rhythmic stress, melodic line and working with the accompaniment track provided with the song book.

I Want To Die While You Love Me, Roephanye Powell, Jill Galvin

Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship

This is a song tutorial for I Want to Die While You Love Me by Rosephanye Powell. Throughout this PowerPoint, you will be able to access step-by-step instructions on learning this piece, until you are ready to sing it with only the piano track.

Plenty Good Room By Edward Boatner, Jill Stark

Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship

This presentation serves as a learning guide for the singer and teacher of Edward Boatner's' Plenty Good Room. This guide will take the learner step by step through text and rhythmic stress, melodic lines, style, and working with the accompaniment track provided with the songbook

The Silent Admirer, Leandra Rodriguez

Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship

The intent of this presentation is to be a learning guide for those looking to study The Silent Admirer by Margaret Essex. It was originally formatted for individual collaboration with other students, but can be applicable to all. It includes practice tracks, brief history of the composer, and a link to where the score can be purchased.

The Lordly Hudson Song Tutorial, Emery Leitch

Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Song Tutorial For David’S Lament For Jonathan By Muriel Herbert, John Tuvera Lim

Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship

This is a resource to help a student singer learn how to sing the song “David’s Lament for Jonathan” by Muriel Herbert. This guided PowerPoint teaches rhythm, melody, and singing independence through a step-by-step tutorial, and provides context about the piece and the composer.

Come Down Angels By Undine Smith Moore: Song Tutorial, Anna Freivogel

Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship

This is a song tutorial for the art song Come Down Angels, composed by African American composer Undine Smith Moore. This tutorial includes a step-by-step guide with accompaniment tracks to help a student learn how to sing this piece.

Unpacking The Forgotten Truth: Reestablishing Affirmative Action With Hispanic-Serving Institutions And The Military Equal Opportunity Program For Hispanics, Isabelle Rosado

Modern Languages, Philosophy and Classics Theses

Affirmative Action combats discrimination amongst individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, or national origin and falls under the 14th Amendment. Race has been a leading result of the reevaluation of Affirmative Action programs. Furthermore, the United States Military is an organization that also advocates for racial equality but is seldom discussed. Claims of reverse racism and privilege shield the primary purpose of Affirmative Action. Discredited opinions engulf young minds in the never-ending social conflict of racial equality. This problem continues to be unsolved which divides Americans. The increase of Hispanics/Latinxs in the U.S. forces the analysis of …

Equitable Access To Voting Practices In Marginalized Communities, Ryan Bergman

Social Justice | Senior Theses

For two hundred years Americans have had to fight for the right to vote, yet it is still an ongoing challenge for many communities, the Latinx community in particular. In this study I analyzed what factors determine an individual’s access and participation in the voting process, focusing on the Latinx community in the Canal District of San Rafael, who are impacted by the barriers intended to limit their ability to vote. This study used a mixed methodology to understand these factors with the aim of providing guidelines for supporting marginalized voters. In addition to using qualitative data from interviews with …

The Digital Divide: The Path Towards Digital Inclusivity, Angelica Gonzalez Almanza

Social Justice | Senior Theses

The gap between those Americans who use or have access to ICTs and those who do not is referred to as the digital divide (PACEs, 2002). The pandemic has increased dependence on technology and exacerbated the digital divide, which perpetuates existing systems of racism and poverty (Early et al., 2021). In this study, a mixed-method approach was conducted to understand what digital literacy skills parents need to overcome the digital divide and support their child's education. Specifically, the study explored how the program Impact Technology training has affected parents' involvement with their child's education. There were 175 Latinx parents that …

Assessing 4-H And Its Circle Of Courage In A Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility: A Case Study, Elizabeth Steering

Theses and Dissertations--Family Sciences

This 4-H case study takes place in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) in Kentucky. The PRTF provides clinical services to youth that are not able to be safely maintained in their homes due to having demonstrated unsafe or harmful behaviors. Youth admitted to the PRTF stay for an average of three to six months while they receive intensive therapeutic and psychiatric care as well as medical treatment and public schooling. The current case study incorporates programming from 4-H, which is the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System (CES) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), …

Project F.O.C.U.S., Pi Peng Chen

Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)

Education is a fundamental right for everyone, including individuals with disabilities. The primary challenge students with disabilities encounter is the lack of accommodation and accessibility in schools. The second challenge is students with disabilities are often subjected to bullying, harassment, and discrimination in schools. Significantly impact students' mental health, self-esteem, and learning ability. There is a pressing need for a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.