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Pro Se: Speech & Debate Mentoring Program for Justice-Impacted Youth Community-Engaged Learning Experiences of Cornell University Students
Get PDFThe Pro Se Speech and Debate Program is a student-led engaged learning program at Cornell University, housed within the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR). In this initiative, Cornell undergraduate and graduate students engage with justice-impacted youth (ages 14-17) in Central New York to provide mentorship and educational offerings. Cornell students serve as “speech and debate coaches” and peer mentors to youth involved in the Central New York Health Home Network’s (CNYHHN) “Restorative Integrated Youth Services” (RIYS) diversion program in Utica, New York. The primary goal of the program is to empower youth by building self-advocacy skills tied to supplemental academic opportunities provided by peer-aged mentors. Youth who complete the program receive a certificate of completion in “Speech and Debate” from Cornell and are provided opportunities for campus visits. The program is student-led in several ways, including curriculum design, service delivery, research/evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts. The program just completed its second year. In the first year, twelve youth mentees and seven Cornell mentors participated in a three- to six-month long mentorship—some mentorships were extended beyond the initial three months based on youth benefit and mutual interest in continuing the mentorship. Evaluative data from the first year of the program suggested that over 80% of youth program participants either made progress in their individual goals, or successfully graduated from the program. In the program’s second year, an additional ten youth and six mentors participated in the program with comparable progress and completion rates. Despite the program’s successes, the experiences of mentors varied significantly, with some mentors experiencing challenges engaging youth. Evaluation data for the project comes from a mentee survey administered at the beginning and end of the program, a mentor “checklist” administered monthly, and administrative data from the community partner. In addition to evaluation data, this paper provides three Cornell students\u27 experiences as mentors, to offer an additional source of qualitative programmatic information in the form of case studies of mentor successes and challenges. By design, the paper presents case studies from mentors who experienced: (1) significant youth engagement; (2) mixed youth engagement; and (3) low youth engagement. The goal of providing these perspectives is to gain experiential insight into barriers, facilitators, and strategies for increasing engagement. As such, the case studies span much different experiences working with youth, which are typical of the program
Let\u27s Get Involved!
No full textMany students on college campuses struggle with making friends and feeling like they belong. Going through a new transition can be hard. Students fear that they won\u27t find a sense of belongingness. As a student facilitator in COR 101, I try to motivate my students to take advantage of Cortland\u27s job, clubs, NCAA, and intramural team opportunities. Extracurricular activities allow students to explore interests outside of the confines of a structured academic setting.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1049/thumbnail.jp
Mind Shift
No full textThis poster project highlighted the importance of positive mental health and the great impact it has on lifestyle, routine, and academic performance. I also included great methods that contribute to promoting a positive mental health lifestyle as well as a reflection for my class lesson that detailed this subject.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1054/thumbnail.jp
Climate Influences Invasive Asian Jumping Worm Phenological Events
No full textOriginating in Asia, invasive jumping worms were introduced to the US in the 19th century. Three species, Amynthas tokioensis, A. agrestis, and Metaphire hilgendorfi co-occur throughout forests in New York State. Invasive earthworms change soil composition resulting in negative impacts on native ecosystems. We aimed to document growth rate and abundance of jumping worms in correlation with soil and air temperature, soil moisture, and precipitation. Microclimate may influence phenology of these annual species and their population dynamics. Worms were sampled weekly at six sites throughout Taughannock State Park, NY from April to November 2022. Worms increased in length over time as they progressed from juveniles in late April to the first adults seen in late July. This relationship was positively correlated with cumulative growing degree days. In contrast, worm length had a negative correlation with precipitation. This information provides insight on how to manage or reduce spread of these species.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/posters/1041/thumbnail.jp
Oxygen consumption measurement using PNOĒ portable metabolic system
No full textMeasurement of VO2 typically requires a laboratory setting and an expensive metabolic cart. We measured treadmill walking VO2 using a simple portable breath analyzer (PNOĒ Inc.) and compared values to a calculated VO2 using the ACSM walking prediction equation. Students in EXS 438 measured VO2 during treadmill walking. Our pilot study had an apparently healthy college-aged male complete the Bruce treadmill protocol while wearing the breath analyzer. Metabolic data were collected on a continuous basis. Steady state exercise was considered the last 30 seconds of each stage. The participant completed as many stages as possible before voluntarily stopping. Average (±SD) VO2 (ml.kg-1.min-1) from the breath analyzer were 20.44 ± 3.67, 20.36 ± 8.37, and 37.47 ± 7.51 for stages 1-3, respectively. Calculated VO2 (ml.kg-1.min-1) were 16.26, 24.67, and 35.57 for stages 1-3, respectively. Students will complete VO2 testing and determine relationship with ACSM equation.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/posters/1047/thumbnail.jp
How Much Longer will African Americans be Disenfranchised? (2023-2024)
Get PDFIn this research inquiry, Burm synthesizes many legal and legislative sources to demonstrate the disenfranchisement and systemic racism against African Americans attempting to exercise their right to vote. In particular, Burm presents specific examples from Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. However, Burm concludes the essay with the reminder that unless we are vigilant and strict bills are passed to counteract voter suppression, this is an issue that will continue and become even more prevalent. The outcome is that African American voters will have the impact of their votes even further diminished.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/rhetdragonsresearchinquiry/1010/thumbnail.jp
Does the Design and Personalization of Mailed Invitations Influence Online Survey Response Rates?
Get PDFNonresponse to online surveys has been a notable concern of survey methodologists, who continue to implement strategies and incentives to boost returns. Don Dillman’s methods emphasize tailored designs to maximize response rates, and this paper assesses how mailed notification designs and requested deadlines for completion influence online survey response rates. Using a target population of rural Kansans, this paper assesses how minor changes in printed notifications are connected to participation in an online survey. Postcards were mailed to private water well owners inviting recipients to complete a 40-item online questionnaire about their water usage; notifications varied in their personalization of the mailing label, the timeline put forth to complete the questionnaire, and the color of ink used in a photocopied signature. Return rates across notifications were similar (around 3 percent), although notifications with blue signatures, shorter deadlines, and the phrase “or current resident” in the recipients’ addresses received better responses than those with red signatures, longer deadlines, and personalized addresses. This study found no significant correlations between response rates and the manipulated postcard characteristics.
Each questionnaire was about 80 to 90 percent complete, regardless of the activation in the request response function in the online survey. Strategies for surveying older, rural populations with less familiarity with the internet could improve the returns of online surveys, and understanding how invitations’ stylistic variations influence response rates can inform researchers how to minimize nonresponse for online surveys among populations with relatively low levels of internet access
Study Abroad Opportunities at Cortland
No full textMy lesson was on the study abroad opportunities offered at Cortland. Many students are interested in studying abroad but do not know where to start. During my lesson I talked about my experience with study abroad and everything I went through to get there. Studying abroad was one of the best experiences of my life and taught me how peaceful life can be when you\u27re surrounded by the right people. I am so grateful I had the opportunity and I wanted to share my experience with others.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1003/thumbnail.jp
IPO Newsletter, December 2023
Get PDFNewsletter of the International Programs Office including information for study abroad, international students at SUNY Cortland, and contact information.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/intlprograms/1030/thumbnail.jp
Camp in the Rocky Horror Picture Show (2023-2024)
Get PDFIn this research inquiry, Cawley examines the film, Rocky Horror Picture Show, as an example of a “perfect camp film.” He arrives at this conclusion based on his interpretation of the film itself as the main source and by synthesizing other sources on film theory, film analysis, and theories of camp, such as Susan Sontag’s Notes on Camp.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/rhetdragonsresearchinquiry/1011/thumbnail.jp