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“On Marriage Equality” (Review Of Jay Cee Whitehead's The Nuptial Deal: Same-Sex Marriage And Neo-Liberal Governance [University Of Chicago Press, 2011]), Margot Weiss

Margot Weiss

Historical Sociolinguistic Approaches To Derivational Morphology: A Study Of Speaker Gender And Nominal Suffixes In Early Modern English, Chris C. Palmer

Chris C. Palmer

Sociolinguistic variables, such as gender, help nuance historical claims about language change by identifying which subsets of speakers either lead or lag in the use of different linguistic variants. But at present, scholars of historical sociolinguistics have focused primarily on syntax and inflectional morphology, often leaving derivational morphology unexplored. To fill this gap in part, this paper presents a case study of men’s and women’s use of five different nominal suffixes- ‑ness, ‑ity, -age, -ment, and –cion- within the fifteenth and sixteenth century portions of the Corpus of Early English Correspondence. This study finds that men led women in the …

Public Service Employee Motivation, Brian Patrick

Brian Patrick

No abstract provided.

Technology Competency Requirements Of Ala-Accredited Library Science Programs: An Updated Analysis, Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra, Megan Carroll, Theresa Fotis

Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra

This study set out to provide an understanding of how LIS programs ensure that students are prepared for the demands of graduate study in the twenty-first century, how these expectations may have evolved since Kules’s and McDaniel’s previous 2008 study, and how various types of programs compare in their approaches. Content analysis was used to examine all 58 ALA-accredited LIS program websites regarding published requirements, required skills, methods of evaluation, and the types of remedial support provided. Overall, this research revealed very little similarity between programs and little change since 2008. The majority of program websites had some type of …

Examining The Effects Of Social Exclusion On Neural And Behavioral Indices Of Self-Regulatory Action Monitoring, Jason R. Themanson, Aaron B. Ball, Stephanie M. Khatcherian, Peter J. Rosen

Jason R. Themanson, Ph.D

Being the target of social exclusion produces a number of negative consequences, including deficits in cognitive functioning related to self-regulation and general cognition. While such effects have been acknowledged, there is a lack of literature examining the influence of social exclusion on both neural and behavioral indices of self-regulatory action monitoring processes during task performance. Accordingly, the current study utilized event-related brain potentials (ERPs) to investigate the influence of social exclusion, created through the use of the Cyberball paradigm, on neural and behavioral indices of self-regulatory action monitoring processes implemented during the execution of a modified flanker task. Specifically, the …

Influences Of Different Degrees Of Social Exclusion On Neural Activity, Jason R. Themanson, Amanda D. Larsen, Jennifer A. Schreiber, Kaitlin R. Dunn

Jason R. Themanson, Ph.D

Social Exclusion Although recent research has made strides in understanding the behavioral impact of varying degrees of social exclusion on targets of exclusion, little is known about the ongoing neural dynamics present during the exclusion process. Importantly, previous research has shown differences in neural activity during exclusionary and inclusionary interactions as well as to exclusionary and inclusionary social events. However, no examinations have investigated whether these differences are sensitive to different degrees of social inclusion or exclusion. Current Study To examine the potential impact of varying degrees of social exclusion on neural activity related to being the target of exclusion, …

Investigating Differences Due To The Timing Of Social Exclusion, Jason R. Themanson, Jennifer A. Schreiber, Amanda D. Larsen, Kaitlin R. Dunn

Jason R. Themanson, Ph.D

Social Exclusion When examining social exclusion, researchers typically focus on the end of the interaction. However, recent research examining patterns of neural activation during social interactions indicates that specific events throughout an interaction are related to perceptions of exclusion (Themanson et al., 2013). This leaves open the possibility that exclusion-related consequences may be present even if someone was fully included at the end of a social interaction. To address this issue, we varied the timing of similar durations of exclusion within social interactions to see the effects on exclusion-related neural activity and self-reported feeling states. Current Study To examine the …

The Ongoing Cognitive Processing Of Exclusionary Social Events: Evidence From Event-Related Potentials, Jason R. Themanson, Aaron B. Ball, Stephanie M. Khatcherian, Jennifer A. Schreiber, Amanda D. Larsen, Kaitlin R. Dunn, Peter J. Rosen

Jason R. Themanson, Ph.D

Social Exclusion and ERPs Social exclusion is theorized to influence cognition by reallocating attention toward exclusion and away from other processes. Accordingly, this additional processing of exclusionary events should be exhibited in neural indices of attention allocation. Previous research has shown N2 differences at the moment that an individual can identify being included or excluded within an ongoing social interaction regardless of the larger nature of the social exchange. Further, research has shown that exclusion draws attention away from other cognitive control processes, suggesting that additional processing of exclusionary events should be evidenced in ongoing interactions. Current Study To examine …

Dissertation Students (Chair Or Co-Chair), David R. Mayhew

David Mayhew

Digital Underground: Musical Spaces And Microscenes In The Postindustrial City, David Grazian

David Grazian

No abstract provided.

Public Service Employee Motivation, Brian Patrick

Brian Patrick

No abstract provided.

The Art Of Judgment: A Study Of Policy Making, Brian Patrick

Brian Patrick

No abstract provided.

Interviews, Chien-Juh Gu

Chien-Juh Gu

No abstract provided.

Self-Treatment Vs. Recreational Motives: Differentiating Nonmedical Use Of Prescription Drugs Among Youth, Whitney Decamp, Erin J. Farley, Daniel J. O’Connell

Whitney DeCamp

Fatherhood, Community Reintegration, And Successful Outcomes, Christy A. Visher, Nicholas W. Bakken, Whitney Decamp

Whitney DeCamp

Gender Differences In Victimization Risk: Exploring The Role Of Deviant Lifestyles, Heather Zaykowski, Whitney Decamp

Whitney DeCamp

Health Behaviors And Standardized Test Scores: The Impact Of School Health Climate On Performance, Whitney Decamp, Kevin Daly

Whitney DeCamp

Relationship Among Adverse Childhood Experiences, History Of Active Military Service, And Adult Outcomes: Homelessness, Mental Health, And Physical Health, Ann Elizabeth Montgomery, J. J. Cutuli, Michelle Evans-Chase, Dan Treglia, Dennis P. Culhane

J. J. Cutuli

Objectives. We determined whether a report of adverse childhood experiences predicts adult outcomes related to homelessness, mental health, and physical health and whether participation in active military service influences the relationship between childhood and adult adversity. Methods. Using data from the 2010 Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, we tested by means of logistic regression the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and 3 adult outcomes—homelessness, mental health, and physical health—as well as differences among those with a history of active military service. Results. Adverse childhood experiences separately predicted increased odds of experiencing homelessness as an adult and mental health …

Copyright And Canadian Academic Libraries, Alan G. Kilpatrick, Marni R. Harrington

Marni Harrington

A current review of the state of copyright in Canadian Academic Libraries will be presented. In recent years, copyright has become a major issue for universities and colleges in Canada. Many institutions have had to confront copyright issues and make serious decisions about the future of copyright in their libraries. Successful information literacy and instruction is dependent on librarians' ability to access and share information. Alternatives to licensing and publishing will also be discussed in relation to copyright. This poster will review and present copyright issues from 2010 to present.

Effective Promotion Planning For Your Library, Brittany Coulter, Marni R. Harrington

Marni Harrington

Successful library events most often depend on deliberate and well-planned promotion. The backbone of planning is having an easy-to-follow protocol for consistent promotion of upcoming events. Promotion protocols facilitate tacit knowledge transfer and ensure compatibility of events to the overarching mission of the institution. Taking examples from event promotion in a special library, we highlight the details of a recently developed and implemented promotion protocol. By way of highlighting aspects of marketing, public relations, advertising and promotion, we present our protocol to be transferred to any type of library.

Challenges To Success In Higher Education: An Examination Of Educational Challenges From The Voices Of College-Bound Black Males, Jameel A. Scott, Kenneth J. Taylor, Phd, Robert T. Palmer, Phd

Robert T. Palmer, PhD

In recent years, researchers have devoted much discussion to finding ways to increase the academic success of Black males in K-12 and higher education. Despite this emphasis, Black male enrollment in higher education stands at 4.5%, which is the same as it was in 1976. One factor noted by researchers for the stagnation among Black male college enrollment is their disproportionate departure from high school. Therefore, this qualitative study of college-bound high school seniors discusses four critical factors that contribute to Black males premature departure from high school. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.

Diverging Interests: Balancing Racial Diversity And Race-Sensitive Policies Across State Higher Education Systems, Robert T. Palmer, Phd, J. Luke Wood, Phd, Dorsey Spencer

Robert T. Palmer, PhD

The United States has sought to racially diversify its public colleges since 1964. Laws have been implemented and court challenges have occurred to facilitate the racial diversification of public universities. Racially diversifying higher education is particularly important for states that have a desegregation agreement with Office of Civil Rights (OCR) for operating policies traceable to de jure segregation. Although many states have used affirmative action to diversify their colleges, as these policies continue to be attacked and prohibited, colleges are abandoning race-sensitive policies to foster diversity. This article explains these diverging issues and offers recommendations for universities that are legally …

The Magnificent “Mile”: Impacting Black Male Retention And Persistence At An Hbcu, Robert T. Palmer, Phd, Dina C. Maramba, Phd, T. Elon Dancy, Phd

Robert T. Palmer, PhD

A strong body of research has documented the supportive environments of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their impact on facilitating student success. Notwithstanding the consistency of these findings, recent reports and empirical research have highlighted the problems that HBCUs are experiencing with Black male enrollment, campus engagement, retention, success, and graduation. The purpose of this article is to discuss the Male Initiative on Leadership and Excellence (MILE) and to describe its impact on retention and persistence of Black men at an HBCU. Hopefully, the MILE will inspire administrators and student affairs practitioners at HBCUs to adopt a similar …

The Likelihood Of Transfer For Black Males In Community Colleges: Examining The Effects Of Engagement Using Multilevel, Multinomial Modeling, J. Luke Wood, Phd, Robert T. Palmer, Phd

Robert T. Palmer, PhD

Research indicates that Black male collegians tend to disproportionately seek out postsecondary educational opportunities at community colleges; despite this, a paucity of Black men actual transfer to four-year colleges and universities. In order to help facilitate transfer for Black male community college students, this article investigates the effects of student engagement on Black male students’ self-reported likelihood of transfer. The implications of this study provides compelling context for institutional practice and future research to help community colleges be more intentional about improving transfer outcomes for among Black male students.

Understanding The Personal Goals Of Black Male Community College Students: Facilitating Academic And Psychosocial Development, J. Luke Wood, Phd, Robert T. Palmer, Phd

Robert T. Palmer, PhD

Similar to 4-year institutions, community colleges are struggling to find ways to increase the success rates of racial and ethnic minority students in general and Black males specifically. According to data from the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS), compared to their male counterparts, Black males have the lowest retention and graduation rates among their peers. Given this, using national data from BPS, this article has investigated the personal goals of Black males in community colleges and provided context for how community college officials can use these goals to facilitate Black male academic and psychosocial development. Indeed, this article is …

Pathway To Change: A Jail Labyrinth Project, Donna M. Zucker Rn, Phd, Faan

Donna M. Zucker

This video is a documentary of a labyrinth building project at a county jail.

Information Literacy In The Discipline, Mellon Grant For Biology 499 Partnership With W. Jaeckle, Crystal Boyce, William Jaeckle

Crystal Boyce

Biology 499 (Independent Research) is a course that has no common grading rubric among the Biology faculty. To objectify the awarding of a letter grade for research students, a generalized grading scheme was developed by Will Jaeckle and then collaboratively described by Will Jaeckle and R. Given Harper (see Appendix). This rubric is applied to Jaeckle’s research students and those students co-mentored by Harper and Jaeckle. With this tiered grading in place each student understands how a particular grade is earned.

Information Literacy In The Discipline, Mellon Grant For Math 405 Partnership With A. Shallue, Crystal Boyce, Andrew Shallue

Crystal Boyce

The goal of the assignment was to familiarize students with what it means to learn mathematics outside of a classroom environment. This is connected to the main goal of the course, which is to develop skills in proof writing and in technical presentations.

Information Literacy In The Discipline, Mellon Grant For Math 310 Partnership With D. Roberts, Crystal Boyce, Daniel Roberts

Crystal Boyce

As of now, MATH 310 has neither a required writing component nor an assignment that deals with information literacy. We are proposing the implementation of a new assignment that would incorporate both of these components. This assignment would have multiple stages spread over approximately a one-month time period.

Usability Studies Of Faceted Browsing: A Literature Review, Jody C. Fagan

Jody C Fagan

No abstract provided.