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Class of 2023 Commencement Program
Get PDFMay Commencement, Graduate Ceremonyhttps://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/commencements_programs/1202/thumbnail.jp
Navigating College Life: Roommate and Parent Relationships
No full textIn a survey given to my students, they were incredibly interested in learning about relationships, specifically roommates and parents.I think this topic is really important because those are two really hard relationships to navigate when you first get to college. According to the Atlantic, In one recent survey of roughly 14,500 college students across the U.S., three in five respondents said their relationship with their parents had improved since they started college; a quarter said the relationship was \u27much better.\u27 I wanted to explore this with my students, as I know its so hard to deal with your new life and freedom while making sure you keep in contact with home. I wanted to give tips on how to maintain their independence yet nurture their relationship with their parents. As for roommates, almost every college student has a roommate horror story. According to Georgetown Student Health Services, about 1 in every 3 college students in the US reported roommate problems last year . I wanted to give tips for conflict mediation and just living with another person in general.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1004/thumbnail.jp
Sexual Assault on College Campuses
No full textThe Topic I chose to teach was “Sexual Assault on College Campuses.” I decided to teach this topic because of the four years I\u27ve been on the SUNY Cortland campus; this year\u27s numbers were at an all-time high just at the beginning of the semester. I wanted to teach my students about what is sexual assault, what is consent, how to report sexual assault at SUNY Cortland, and how to talk to survivors of sexual assault. According to the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), The term sexual assault refers to sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim. Some forms of sexual assault include Attempted rape, Fondling or unwanted sexual touching, Forcing a victim to perform sexual acts, such as oral sex or penetrating the perpetrator’s body, Penetration of the victim’s body, also known as rape (“Sexual Assault”). Many students don\u27t know the true definition of what sexual assault is and the many forms of sexual assault there can be. It is important to educate young students about the multiple dangers of sexual assault. After sexual assault happens to a victim, many don\u27t know where or how to report an incident. Therefore, I educated my students on all the resources available on and off the SUNY Cortland campus. Some resources include The University Police Department, Title IX Coordinator, Student Affairs, and Student Conduct Office (“Interpersonal Violence Awareness”). My goal for this lesson was to educate students about the many forms of sexual assault and how to report an incident that might happen to them or someone they know.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1016/thumbnail.jp
Mastering Minutes: A Guide to Effective Time Management
No full textThe topic I chose was Time Management, a crucial skill applicable at every stage of life, whether in high school or planning for retirement. I decided to create a lesson on time management because, upon entering college, I experienced stress due to the workload. I successfully got rid of this stress by organizing my time determining when I would work on specific tasks, ensuring breaks were included. I established a daily routine what I followed because it was the most efficient way. The top two ways I which good time management benefits first-year students are reduced stress and improved academics (BetterYou). According to National University, 87% of students believe that honing better time management skills will result in higher grades and enhanced academic performance overall. Strong opinions abound regarding the positive impact of time management on everyday life. Embracing effective time management not only transforms academic experiences but will also teach you valuable life skills that go beyond the college.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1010/thumbnail.jp
Love Yourself First: A Path to Mental Well-being
No full textThe topic I choose was Love Yourself First: A Path to Mental Well-being. My presentation is based off learning to love yourself and mental health because I think it is very difficult to learn how to deal with mental health and I think it starts with learning to love yourself. An article written by AdmissionSight talks about navigating college life and how to learn to love yourself as a student. It talks about how college is a time of change with new experiences, challenges, and opportunities. Students struggle with their self-esteem and self-worth but have to learn to achieve small goals and engage in self-care activities such as exercise, mediation, and surrounding yourself with people that bring you joy (AdmissionSight, 2023). A study done by Mary Ellen Flannery, found that rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation on college campuses have never been higher. Stress is a huge factor of why students start to have mental-health issues and aren\u27t able to do as good in school (Flannery, 2023). According to Work Life Balance there are many physical effects of stress and stress can affect our moods and behaviors. This article discusses the many ways to prioritize self-care in college. For example, having mental check-ins and prioritizing time management (Work Life Balance). According to the book “The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses, campuses need to change and set new expectations for students to help their mental health (Glasscote, 1973). Many students are unaware of the things Cortland\u27s campus has to offer. There are many resources they provide to help students with situations like this. One resource is the Counseling center. The goal of my lesson is to teach students ways to love themself and to not be discouraged by mental health but to learn to work through it and find the correct help.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1017/thumbnail.jp
trEATING Disorders 5K Fun Run Project
No full textPLEASE SEE this video for a full description of this project: https://youtu.be/mlOnOQFEbtA?feature=shared
According to the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), eating disorders are second only to opioid addiction for the deadliest mental illnesses, with approximately 10,200 deaths each year (Graber, 2022). In addition, reports have indicated that eating disorders have jumped from 3.5% from 2000-2006, to 7.8% from 2013-2018 (Graber, 2022). The situation has only worsened since the pandemic. Eating disorders are heavily influenced by emotions such as stress and anxiety; with spikes in these, coupled with social isolation, it is no surprise that the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) helpline has reported a 40% increase in calls since March 2020 (Frye, 2021). Similarly, the demand for eating disorder treatment facilities has skyrocketed. Dr. Erin Accurso, the clinical director of the eating disorders program at the University of California stated, “our inpatient unit has exploded…taking in more than twice as many adolescent patients as it did before the pandemic…outpatient services are similarly overwhelmed” (Damour, 2021, pp.2). This increased demand requires more services to meet it.
Currently, in Cortland County, there are no therapists that individuals suffering from eating disorders can see within a three-hour round-trip drive. Virtual therapy options, though available, are often ineffective in combating an eating disorder because of less accountability, and therefore, in-person care is crucial. The project set to address this through raising money and awareness for specialized training in eating disorders. By partnering with the Cortland County Mental Health Department, the money raised from the event would be given to train some of their clinicians in eating disorders.
The service-learning project, trEATING Disorders 5k fun run, addressed this by raising both money and awareness in Cortland County and beyond. As word spread about the event, people from the surrounding areas- Syracuse, Corning, Binghamton, and Ithaca- came to support. My personal experience with an eating disorder made the 5k helped to gain the interest of local radio and news stations, enabling further advertising of the event. While the number of people reached by media and news stations cannot be fully known, for the event itself, there were 54 registrants for the 5k and 15 pre-registrants for the raffle baskets. There were approximately 10-15 volunteers at the event as well as police assistance. Thanks to local businesses, most of the post-run snacks were provided, and there were 16 baskets to raffle off. All in all, the event raised an $8,500 check that I delivered to the Mental Health Department which they will be using to train clinicians in eating disorders.
References
Damour, L. (2021, April 28). Eating disorders in teens have \u27exploded\u27 in the pandemic. The New York Times. Retrieved April 14, 2023, from https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/well/family/teens-eating-disorders.html
Frye, D. (2021, May 7). Why eating disorders surged through Covid-19. Psychology Today. Retrieved April 14, 2023, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202105/why-eating-disorders-surged-through-covid-19
Graber, E. (2022, January 13). Eating disorders are on the rise. American Society for Nutrition. Retrieved April 14, 2023, from https://nutrition.org/eating-disorders-are-on-the-rise/https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/honorsprojects/1000/thumbnail.jp
Living a Balanced Life as a Student-Athete: Tips and Strategies
No full textThe topic I chose to teach was Living a Balanced Life as a Student-Athlete: Tips and Strategies. My presentation was based off my own personal experiences being both a student and a varsity athlete here at SUNY Cortland. According to a study done by J. Nathan Althouse, who is a doctor of philosophy at Pennsylvania State University, found that student-athletes, specifically first year student-athletes, face various obstacles, including adjusting to a new living environment, refining and developing their own identities, and learning how to deal with adversity (Althouse, 2007). While adjusting to college, student-athletes need to find balance in their academics, athletics, and their social life all at once. Rick Burton, a professor of sports management at Syracuse University, introduced strategies to help student-athletes with balance. Some strategies include focusing on the most challenging class first, study early and often, train in the off season, see or talk to family and friends often, and make time for self-care (Burton, 2021). Many first year students, whether a student-athlete or not, should learn and develop strategies to make them productive and successful as a college student. The goal of my lesson was to teach students strategies to live a balanced life in college that could possibly carry on into adulthood.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1019/thumbnail.jp
Drugs and Alcohol
No full textThe topic I chose to teach was drugs and alcohol, but more specifically being safe and being smart when encountering them. Substances can be dangerous especially when used irresponsibly, I especially wanted to discuss the dangerous of fentanyl in my lesson because it is one of the most addictive and lethal drugs and according to the CDC and is becoming more common (CDC). In my lesson I mentioned this along with other information and gave them the proper resources to handle a situation that may have escalated or became unsafe from alcohol or drugs. Studies from Harvard medical school show that college aged persons have the highest prevalence of prescription drug misuse than any other age group (Bukstein). I felt this was relevant information for them to know. Instead of a traditional lesson about drugs and alcohol, I wanted to make sure they were informed and let them know that the classroom is a safe environment to ask whatever they wanted to without consequences.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1037/thumbnail.jp
College Council Minutes, September 2023
Get PDFMinutes of a meeting of the College Council.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/erikbitterbaum_documents/1012/thumbnail.jp
Self-Care Through Self-Affirmations
No full textThe topic I chose to teach was Self-Care Through Self-Affirmations. My presentation was based on self-care because I wanted to address the issue of mental health problems and provide the students with ways to care for their mental health. I believe it is a topic of great importance that students may not receive much instruction in other classes. Mental health problems can decrease a student’s quality of life, academic achievement, physical health, and satisfaction with the college experience (Suicide Prevention Resource Center, 2020). Mental health problems can negatively impact a student’s energy level, concentration, and optimism, hindering academic performance (Suicide Prevention Resource Center, 2020). When it comes to mental health, self-care can help one manage stress, lower their risk of illness, and increase their energy (National Institute of Mental Health, 2022). Sharing information related to mental health allows students to learn about the importance of practicing self-care and promoting personal wellness. I embedded this lesson with several personal experiences to make the students feel comfortable talking about this sensitive topic. Many college students struggle with finding time to prioritize their needs, but practicing self-care does not need to be time-consuming. The goal of my lesson was to share self-care tips that fit into busy college schedules.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1012/thumbnail.jp