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Lifestyle Redesign for Homeless Veterans
No full textHomeless veterans commonly suffer from mental health disorders, substance abuse disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Studies have shown that peer and social support has been effective in improving their quality of life. The purpose of this capstone project was to implement a social support focused mental health lifestyle redesign program for homeless veterans. With the goal of improving their quality of life by teaching coping skills, time management skills, strategies to improve participation in self-care tasks, social and community participation, create sustainable health routines, learn and use decision making tools. Results showed that implementing a lifestyle redesign program can support homeless veterans in moving out of homelessness.Our Daily Brea
The superintendent and school board relationship
No full textThe superintendent of a public school district serves as the educational leader and is tasked with collaborating closely with the school board of trustees. The superintendent's effectiveness can be directly correlated to their ability to identify potential barriers or conflicts within the team and to facilitate the navigation of such challenges (Coviello & DeMatthews, 2021). A qualitative multiple-case study approach was employed to investigate the relationship between the superintendent and school board members. The objective of the study was to uncover any obstacles that may negatively influence this relationship, drawing from the lived experiences of a retired superintendent and a former school board member whose tenures coincided in the same district. Data collection involved in-person, virtual, and telephone interviews conducted using semi-structured questions (Savin-Baden & Major, 2022). Braun and Clarke's (2006) six phases of thematic analysis were utilized to identify emerging themes from the gathered data. The analysis of the superintendent's data yielded themes of Inclusive Decision-Making, School Board Relationships, and Leadership. Conversely, the themes extracted from the school board members’ data included Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Service. Furthermore, data gathered from the questionnaire identified Communication as an emergent theme. The key findings of the study indicate that proactive strategies and inclusive practices employed by both the superintendent and the school board members, along with a mutual commitment to fostering collaborative discussions, effectively mitigated potential challenges within their relationship
Creating New Access Points for Print Theses and Dissertations
No full textThe Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library at the University of Dallas has a print collection of over 950 theses and dissertations. One day, a faculty member came to us and wanted a list of theses and dissertations which she had supervised. Unfortunately, that information was not included in any MARC records for our theses and dissertations print collection. We realized that our MARC records were quite inadequate, so we had to re-catalog them. In this presentation, I will show the template I used to update our theses and dissertation collection MARC records so that the collection is now accessible to researchers online
ORCID Profiles for Academic Researchers
No full textIn this pre-conference workshop, you'll learn about the value and functions of the ORCID researcher ID, a profile platform that helps improve discoverability, author identification, proper citation, and professional collaboration. The ORCID is quickly becoming a standard requirement in research grant applications, faculty information systems, promotion & tenure reviews, and many publication submission processes. It also allows researchers to document and share their publications, grants, professional history, collaborations, and name variations to allow for proper citation and credit for their work. The platform itself is free, nonprofit, and not affiliated with any institution or government agency, so your information remains under your control. We’ll begin with a short, pre-recorded overview of the platform and its functionality, followed by a live discussion and an opportunity to begin creating your own ORCID
The Story of Captured Histories: Digitizing the UNT Oral History Program Collection
No full textA not so long time ago, two departments, both alike in dignity, began a collaboration in digitization within fair UNT Libraries. From the Oral History Program, the volumes did flow into the hands of the Digital Projects Lab so on the internet they would go. Tis a tale of steady effort, moving buildings and batches at a time. Of iteration, collection clean up, and teamwork combined. Attentive eyes and ears will see and learn about how two groups worked to (mostly) complete a project that is long-term
Analysis of practitioner perception on trauma informed practices for students with disabilities in special and general education settings
No full textAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have a profound effect on students' developing brains and leads to increased risk of developing extreme emotional and behavioral problems as well as academic problems (Offerman et al., 2022). ACEs and traumatic stress have been the focus of studies in past decades and researchers have emphasized their impact and the importance of preventing and addressing trauma across all service systems utilizing universal systemic approaches (Oral et al., 2016). Implementation of trauma informed practices (TIPs) in the school setting is a relatively new notion for school reform efforts with a potentially successful trajectory (Craig, 2016). The purpose of this qualitative study was to learn about the perceptions of practitioners regarding the provision, identification, and implementation of TIPs. N=14 general and special education practitioners with more than two years of experience in urban, suburban, and rural school districts in North and South Texas, participated in this study. Semi-structured interviews were used as the primary data source and analyzed through a phenomenological lens. Data revealed that practitioners with and without experiences in using TIPs all have their own preset working definition of TIPs that is aligned with the commonly referred to definition developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA). It was determined that the overall success of TIPs and its implementation is dependent on all stakeholders such as practitioners, community, family and students by promoting buy-in and collaboration
Examining the Relationships Between Anti-Transgender Legislation and the Marginalization of Transgender People and Resultant Sequelae
No full textTransgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals experience unique stressors related to their gender identities and expressions that negatively impact their mental health and well-being. Transgender Americans are further marginalized within a contentious political climate. Previous research has generally documented the negative effects of minority stress on the mental health of TGD individuals, including examining perceptions of safety following political events such as the 2016 U.S. presidential election. However, fewer studies have explored how prejudice and discrimination inherent in anti-transgender legislation impact transgender individuals’ mental health, particularly within larger samples that include transgender BIPOC individuals and account for resiliency factors. In this study, the researcher examined how prejudice related to anti-transgender legislation impacted mental health outcomes among transgender adults, exploring whether resiliency and race moderated these relationships. The researcher collected data online from 324 transgender adults across the United States. Participants completed the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) and the Gender Minority Stress and Resilience Measure (GMSR), as well as questions regarding demographics, relocation considerations, and news consumption (Henry & Crawford, 2005; Testa et al., 2015). Findings indicated significant negative correlations between prejudice and mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, stress, and overall distress). Contrary to expectations, resiliency did not significantly moderate these relationships. Additionally, although race was significantly correlated with prejudice, it did not significantly moderate or mediate the relationships between prejudice and mental health outcomes. A significant multivariate analysis (MANOVA) revealed that participants residing in states without legal protections reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress compared to those in states with protective legislation. Exploratory analyses revealed that anti-trans experiences, conservative political affiliation, greater news consumption, and residing in states without legal protections as significant predictors of increased mental health distress. Variables such as age, transgender identity, and exposure to specific anti-trans legislative news were not significant predictors when considered alongside these primary variables. Overall, results underscore the substantial mental health impact of prejudice related to anti-transgender legislation, emphasizing the importance of legal protections and highlighting key factors influencing the mental well-being of transgender individuals
Healthy Food Policies
No full textMany college students face challenges in maintaining a healthy diet, with over half experiencing overweight or obesity and more than 70% consuming sugar-sweetened beverages daily. Since most students rely on campus dining, creating a supportive food environment is essential. The Health and Wellbeing Initiative (HWI-Eat Well) developed suggested food policies based on the Food Environment Project, which explored student satisfaction, accessibility, affordability, and healthfulness of campus food. Recommendations include prioritizing plant-based options, reducing red meat, offering healthier vending choices, and promoting unsweetened beverages while limiting sugary drinks. Universities like the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at Austin have successfully implemented similar policies. We compare HWI’s suggested policies with those at other universities, share updates on TWU’s progress, and explore future opportunities to enhance campus nutrition. Together, we can create a healthier, more supportive food environment for all students
Pickleball Education and Training: An Injury Prevention Program at Dinkers Pickleball Club
No full textPickleball, a rapidly growing sport beloved for its social and physical benefits, has seen a surge in participation—particularly among older adults. However, this growth has paralleled a notable rise in injuries, especially among those with limited prior physical activity. Common injuries include wrist fractures, lateral epicondylitis ("pickleball elbow"), and rotator cuff strains, with the upper extremities being most frequently affected. Despite increasing injury rates, there remains a significant lack of sport-specific injury prevention research and programming. This capstone project, Pickleball Education and Training: An Injury Prevention Program at Dinkers Pickleball Club, addresses this critical gap by implementing a targeted prevention program incorporating cardiovascular conditioning, joint stabilization, dynamic warm-ups, and educational initiatives. Through a combination of evidence-based strategies and community engagement, the program aims to reduce injury risk and promote safer, more sustainable participation in pickleball.Dinkers Pickleball Clu
Social Isolation and Loneliness in the Elderly Population: An Apple (iPad) a Day May Help Keep the Doctor Away
No full textThe purpose of this research study capstone is to use technology with an iPad to lessen the feelings of social isolation and loneliness in community-dwelling older adults by educating participants in the use of new applications. During the 8 weeks, each participant had one-on-one, 1-2 hour long zooms to learn new applications on the iPad and 1-hour weekly group Zoom meetings with other participants. Questions were asked to encourage participants to self-assess and to discuss their integration of new technology with the use of an iPad. Qualitative results of the study show that participants had an increase in social connections and decrease in loneliness.Texas Woman's Universit