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College Council Agenda, September 2023
Get PDFAgenda of a meeting of the College Council.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/erikbitterbaum_documents/1008/thumbnail.jp
The Great Unknown: Unlimited Artificial Intelligence (2023-2024)
Get PDFO’Brien begins this argument essay with the following reminder that “We use A.I. every day without even realizing. There are so many different algorithms built into every single app we use, as well as search engines like Google.” She goes on to consider the use of Artificial Intelligence in algorithms, online information availability, healthcare, and the arts. Throughout the use of examples within these various contexts, O’Brien interrogates the need for limits to AI in order to counter bias, limit the prevalence of hate speech, and ultimately preserve our humanity.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/rhetdragonsargument/1003/thumbnail.jp
Practicing Wellness and Resilience in College
No full textThe topic I chose to teach was Practicing Wellness and Resilience in College. My presentation was based on the eight aspects of the Wellness Wheel because wellness is essential for first-year students to understand and practice. Transitioning from high school to college may be difficult for some first-year students, and some students may need to recognize the critical correlation that taking care of oneself leads to a successful and happy college experience. Therefore, the purpose is to educate students on what wellness is and the certain domains wellness carries. My presentation can be divided into three parts: What is this aspect of wellness? How do we practice this aspect of wellness? What are the resources/activities SUNY Cortland offers that contribute to this aspect of wellness? Overall, this gives students clarity on what this aspect of wellness is, gives them time to reflect on how they/how they can improve their practice of this wellness, and, most importantly, how SUNY Cortland provides the necessary resources to succeed within this aspect of wellness. Furthermore, I also chose to address how to be resilient in college. According to Luthar, Cicchetti, and Becker (2000), resilience is “best understood as a dynamic process that exists on a continuum for all of us.” With this, I feel it is essential for students to understand that resilience is a mindset, not a trait, and it is crucial to have this mindset in college, especially with all the curveballs and new experiences college throws at you.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1002/thumbnail.jp
Getting Involved at Cortland
No full textThe topic that I chose is “Getting Involved at Cortland.” It is connected to the presentation I made for my presentation which was called “Campus 101” where advice and helpful resources were linked, as well as focus on the importance of student involvement on campus through different events, programs, and internships not just for class requirements, but for their own benefit at Suny Cortland but in the future as well. A paper written by Leo W Jeffres, Jack Powers, and Jae-won Lee studies how student involvement in college activities can assist in improving student retention and enhancing the college experience (Jeffres, Powers, Lee). Students who engaged in campus activities are more likely to have positive feelings towards their entire college experience and will continue to retain that feeling past college. In the post- graduation world, a study at The Ohio State University shows that students who were involved on campus were more likely to be hired than those who were not (Center for the Study of Student Life, 2020). While attending college, students can work on steps towards their careers even if it is joining a sport or becoming an e-board member of a club. They can also work towards building resumes through these opportunities and find internships. The goal of my lesson is to emphasize the emotional and future benefits of campus involvement.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1024/thumbnail.jp
Mindfulness and Wellbeing: Combatting Stress
No full textThe topic I chose to teach my students was mindfulness and wellbeing. I chose this topic because as a college student, especially a first-year student, it is so easy to forget to take care of yourself. To really be successful, you have to put yourself first. So many college students burn themselves out, forgetting that they are a person first, before a student. According to the American Institute of Stress, 8 in 10 college students experience frequent bouts of stress. Stress can have negative impacts on students mentally, physically, and emotionally, causing poor health and decreased quality of life. Taking wellbeing into account can significantly improve how students feel. Students who practiced mindfulness and meditation in the form of college credit displayed lower stress and improved quality of life, showing that allotting time for general wellbeing is not only beneficial, but necessary (Martin et al., 2022). Taking a look at the aspects of wellbeing and focusing on varying facets of health like sleep, nutrition, and physical activity can change a students perspective, or maybe even their life. It’s necessary for students to have the knowledge and resources to take care of themselves, and my goal was to teach them just how important it is that they put themselves first.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1046/thumbnail.jp
Personal Wellness: You Can\u27t Save The World Before You Make Your Bed
No full textI chose to teach my students about health and wellness in college. I know from experience that being a Speech and Hearing Science student can make it difficult to focus on anything besides classes, so I wanted to emphasize how important it is to find balance in life. The research I found supports this and emphasizes the idea that there is no perfect equilibrium, and instead encourages finding an overall sense of living life fully ( Stoewen, 2017). Many students have the preconceived notion that if they go to the gym, attend classes, and find time to socialize, this will give them a feeling of self-fulfillment.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1052/thumbnail.jp
The Role of a Red Dragon: Acclimating and Getting Involved on Campus
No full textOne of the topics I chose to teach was How to adjust and get involved on Campus. To be a red dragon is more than a student on campus, it means to be involved and acclimated to our community. I believe this is a vital topic to introduce in the beginning weeks of the semester. Freshmen have difficulty acclimating and getting involved when it\u27s not right off the bat. In my presentation, I used the fact that With nearly 70 SGA-sponsored clubs, you’re sure to find a match for your interests and your enthusiasm for new experiences. (Cortland) Opening them up to all the clubs, teams, and organizations we offer is a great way to find something fitting for each student. I showed them how our clubs also are a good way to give back to the Cortland community as a whole. In fraternities and sororities alone “around 1,118 completed and approximately $48,000 in fundraising.” (Cortland)Besides pushing students to get involved it is important to understand this is new for them and they are still adjusting. I introduced ways to adjust to campus with something as simple as calling your parents. The Cornell Daily Sun shared a student\u27s mindset Talking to my parents has been a great relief throughout my time at Cornell. It doesn’t mean that I’m not independent, but it means that I’m not going through everything alone. (Ononye) This shows that adjusting to college doesn\u27t have to feel like isolation not only is support here, but you\u27ll always have your family. The goal of my lesson was to show that even the simplest ways of getting involved or adjusting can make your transition to college feel easier.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1007/thumbnail.jp
Transition and Involvement on Campus
No full textThe topic I chose to teach for one of my presentations in my COR 101 class was about getting involved on campus. I believe as a former freshman that I made all my friends here at SUNY Cortland mostly through clubs, sports, and other activities that are on campus. By introducing all these events and activities students can attend and join, they will be able to connect more with people within their cohort and eventually make a solid group of friends for their years here at SUNY Cortland. I talked a lot about Cortland Connect and how they can use it to see what’s going around on campus and what clubs are hosting events each week. They can also explore clubs outside their major to explore all things that interest each individual. My professor and I also introduced all the sororities and fraternities that are here in SUNY Cortland, and how to go about rushing and when they are able to rush. These are just some of the points I made through my presentation, but there’s is just so much to talk about here at SUNY Cortland for just one presentation, so my professor and I came up with the idea for the student’s to go about a scavenger hunt to explore what we offer here in SUNY Cortland!https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1034/thumbnail.jp
Class of 2023 Commencement Program
Get PDFMay Commencement, Undergraduate Ceremonyhttps://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/commencements_programs/1201/thumbnail.jp
Assessing Sexual Communication Among College Students: Does Communication Differ Depending on Relationship Type?
No full textCollege students have sex; however, there is little research regarding what sexual discussions look like, especially across different relationship types. Therefore, this study recruited different dyad types (female friends, male friends, cross-gender friends, and romantic partners) and observed them engaging in conversations about a sex-related prompt. Conversations were transcribed and coded for total words spoken (TW) and number of sex-related words (SW). Preliminary analyses using ANOVA indicated a significant difference in TW across dyad types with male friends speaking the least. A second ANOVA revealed significant differences in SW across dyad type. Cross–gender dyads said significantly more SW than male friends and heterosexual romantic partners. Upon completion of coding, planned follow-up analyses will examine gender differences, in proportionate time spent talking about sex within cross-gender friends and heterosexual romantic partners. Understanding sex communication can help inform psychoeducational interventions aimed to increase safe sex behaviors.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/posters/1042/thumbnail.jp