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Community Educational Session on Identifying the Signs of Depression and Resources Available
Get PDFThe DNP Project was designed to educate the community on identifying the signs of depression and the community resources available to them. The intent of the project was to improve the community’s knowledge of depression symptoms and the community resources available that offer assistance to those dealing with these symptoms. There is a great need for education on depression signs, as many in various communities suffer from untreated depression, which often leads to negative outcomes. The impact of the project implementation was measured by using pre- and post-survey data evaluating the participants\u27 overall knowledge of the signs of depression, stigma associated with depression, recognizing depression, and community resources available to get help. Knowledge in all six survey items demonstrated improvement in the post-survey after intervention. In conclusion, providing the community the education on the signs of depression and the resources available can increase knowledge and be effective in decreasing the risk of suicide
A Case Study to Determine the Literacy Needs Within Remediation Practices for Students in Grades 1-3
Get PDFIn order to effectively teach reading, it is not enough for a teacher to possess knowledge and skills alone. It is equally important to use evidence-based instructional approaches and interventions, especially when working with at-risk or struggling students. Without appropriate instructional materials and contexts, even the most competent teacher may fail to teach essential literacy skills, such as phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and writing processes. As the importance of teacher quality gains attention at the state and federal levels, lesson structure and allocation of lesson time for literacy-related activities have become a focus. The emergence of structured literacy underscores the significance of a systematic and cumulative curriculum that explicitly and diagnostically teaches students phonology, sound-symbol association, syllables, morphology, syntax, and semantics; therefore, both skilled teachers and research-based instructional approaches are necessary for successful student literacy. Effective literacy instruction requires both skilled teachers and evidence-based instructional approaches. Structured literacy is especially useful for students in primary grades who are at risk or struggling with literacy. Remediation programs based on structured literacy have been shown to improve reading skills and comprehension in struggling readers, leading to better academic outcomes. By using a well-developed curriculum that teaches essential literacy skills, such as phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and syntax, structured literacy can help struggling students improve their reading abilities and reach their full potential
An Evaluation of the Process for Assigning Standardized Testing Accommodations for Students With Autism
Get PDFThis dissertation evaluated the process for assigning standardized testing accommodations for students with autism on the standard course of study. The study captured current levels of teacher understanding, their perceptions regarding how testing accommodations might increase equitable access for students with autism, and how these beliefs influence the process of assigning accommodations. The study identified key themes surrounding current processes and equity through qualitative methods, including in-depth interviews with exceptional children and general education teachers and observation of professional learning communities and individualized education plan meetings. The findings revealed that inadequate teacher training and the lack of universal protocols for assigning testing accommodations resulted in faulty processes that increased barriers to equitable access for students. By providing a comprehensive look at the connection between frequently assigned accommodations and the characteristics of autism, this dissertation contributes insight into advocacy efforts for students, and professional development needs for teachers
Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps Returns to Gardner-Webb on May 16
Get PDFSince moving to Boiling Springs in 2022, there’s one question Gardner- Webb University Director of Bands Dr. Sarah Fabian expects to be asked in May. Whether she’s walking around her neighborhood or in town, people want to know, “When’s that band getting here?”https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3715/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb’s Department of Natural Sciences Receives Funds for Undergraduate Researchers
Get PDFNorth Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) awarded two of 11 Undergraduate Research Program Grants to students in the Gardner-Webb Department of Natural Sciences. Tuyet “Snow” Anh Nguyen, a chemistry major, and Kyndal Elaina Jackson, a biology major, received over $500 each to complete their research in the 2024 Fall Semester.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3770/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Students Work in Construction and Ministry Projects Over Spring Break
Get PDFGardner-Webb University students and sta! served people in the United States and Guatemala by participating in mission trips over spring break. Two teams were sponsored by the O!ice of Christian Life and Service and included 14 people. The other trip was sponsored by a local church with 12 GWU students participating.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3688/thumbnail.jp
Save the Date: Gardner-Webb’s Ninth Annual Double Dawg Day is April 11
Get PDFGardner-Webb University’s annual Double Dawg Day is celebrating its ninth year on April 11. The campus community—along with alumni, friends, and longtime supporters—have an opportunity to surpass last year’s giving and score a record-breaking total for the ninth year in a row.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3752/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Hosts Ryan Burge for Greene Lectureship on March 5
Get PDFNational author and speaker, Ryan Burge, will be the guest speaker for the Greene Lectureship at Gardner-Webb University on Tuesday, March 5, in Dover Chapel. Burge is an expert on the “Nones” — religiously unaffiliated Americans — and has been featured in the “New York Times” and appeared on “60 minutes.”https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3820/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Launches New Summer in the Springs Concert Series at Brinkley Amphitheater
Get PDFA brass “dream team” and a Dove award-winning musician will perform in Gardner-Webb University’s inaugural “Summer in the Springs” Concert Series at Brinkley Amphitheater. The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass will entertain on June 8. Carl Cartee with special guests Shaylee Simeone and April Cushman will be in concert on July 20. Cartee’s event will raise funds for GWU mission and service trips for students. A third concert planned for Aug. 24 will welcome GWU students back to campus; details will be announced soon.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3823/thumbnail.jp
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc. Continues Generous Support of Gardner-Webb Students
Get PDFGardner-Webb continually seeks scholarship opportunities for its students. A major partner in this endeavor is the Lettie Pate Whitehead (LPW) Foundation Inc. For nearly three decades, LPW has supported Christian higher education at GWU with a donation history reaching close to $4 million.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3903/thumbnail.jp