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Gender-Neutral Language in Christian Universities
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2018 Northwest Undergraduate Conference in the Humanities
This paper provides brief summation of the methods transphobia are embodied through language and what the logical, moral, and business implications would be for a Christian University. In this paper, Adi McNally (who uses they/them pronouns) explores whether there is both scientific and theological weight behind transphobic and gendered language choices. They connect the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis of linguistic relativity to discussions around epicene pronouns and English grammatical development. Their argument explores writings from Doctors Lawrence Mayer and Paul McHugh, and its impact on traditionally conservative Christian thought. Further, they discuss alternative Christian viewpoints and how the core tenets of the Christian argue the necessity of gender-neutral and gender-conscious language
Addressing Cultural and Racial Diversity in Professional Schools and Colleges of Optometry
Get PDFOptometry, as well as other healthcare professions recognizes a need for greater racial and ethnic diversity in professional schools and the workforce. For decades, the enrollment of underrepresented minority (URM) groups in professional schools has remained low. With the U.S. minority population steadily increasing, optometry is seeking to expand its efforts toward diversifying its schools and profession, respectively. These efforts parallel with the accelerating cultural changes in the U.S and prepares optometry students to practice in diverse pluralistic environments. This poster provides an overview of the cultural diversity enrollment issue in optometry schools and discusses efforts to work toward sustainable solutions
Extending Open Textbook Network Workshop and Reviews to Include All OER and Library Materials
Get PDFThe cost of higher education is a barrier for many students, keeping them from attaining their goals. While textbooks and course materials are just a small part of the total cost of attendance, this is the area where faculty can have a direct impact in lowering costs. By choosing openly licensed course materials, faculty can not only help students save money but also have complete control over customizing their curriculum. This article describes a workshop model that offers stipends for faculty to review open educational resources (OER), which increases the likelihood that they will go on to adopt OER in their courses. Librarians at Umpqua Community College (UCC) extended the workshop model, and their innovation is now being implemented statewide
Lower recidivism through faith: A phenomenological inquiry
No full textThis study utilized an interpretive phenomenological approach to explore how individuals, who claim their faith prevents their recidivism, use, incorporate, and experience their faith in their daily lives. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 5 individuals. Three primary themes were found. The first theme is faith as a process that is best experienced by listening to God. The second theme is faith is having a relationship with God built on love. The third theme is faith works to change individuals because it changes their hearts not their mind. These themes all seemed to work together to answer the guiding question. The participants no longer committed crimes due to creating a meaningful relationship with God through listening to his guidance and loving others. This relationship ultimately changed their hearts individually and in a meaningful way. The results are presented using a detailed account of the participants’ perspectives and discussed with consideration of relevant literature. Limitations and directions for future research are also discussed