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The effect of intercollegiate athletic departments switching conferences
Get PDFCollege conference realignment has been and will be an imposing threat to universities and colleges across all division levels. With significant money to be had in intercollegiate athletics, Athletic Directors (ADs) are looking to position themselves and their university in the most optimal position to elevate their schools’ athletic brands. The literature review for this study utilized Concordia’s online research library platform, as well as recent news articles regarding conference realignment. With college athletics media valuation continuing to increase, one can draw the conclusion that conference realignment is here to stay. This project was designed to ask Athletic Directors and University Presidents what effect the conference move has had on the school from a pre and post perspectiv
Playing Outside
No full textJulie Luker standing by a bicycle in front of 687 Blair Avenue in Frogtown, home of paternal grandparents. 1980\u27s.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_images/1040/thumbnail.jp
Gretchen Walther
Get PDFBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Gretchen Walther is a white female born on June 18th, 1967. She lived with her father, mother, older sister, and younger brother in Brooklyn Center and later Brooklyn Park. Her father had a trade school degree and worked with two different jobs. Her mother was a teacher but stopped to be a stay-at-home mom. She grew up Lutherans, specifically the Lutheran Church of the Missouri Synod (LCMS). SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Walther discusses her family life and memories. She talks about growing up with her parents, an older sister, and a younger brother. She shares memories about grandparents who lived both in the cities and in northern Minnesota. She mentions that her family enjoyed camping during weekends and had close ties with her church community. Walther describes how her family valued spending time together, and family relationships were significant to them. Walther describes how she grew up in a household where her father worked two jobs to make ends meet, and how they didn\u27t have many extra things. She was aware of the economic differences between her family and some of her friends\u27 families, especially when they moved to a new home and school district. She also talks about how this has affected her spending as an adult; she is mindful of her spending habits, looking for sales and opting for generic brands when possible. Walther discusses the significance of her faith to her life growing up. She mentions attending church regularly, even during camping trips. She also touches on how the church was a crucial social aspect of her life, and many close friendships were formed within the church\u27s youth group. As an adult, Walther still considers religion important, and they raised their two daughters in the same faith and how the value and role of faith in guiding her lives remain important to her and her husband. Walther goes into the two neighborhoods she grew up in, Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. She mentions how the community shared similar values and morals, with a strong connection to their church community. Walther touches on how leisure time was filled with outdoor activities, camping with family, listening to music, and playing with Barbies. In recalling her experiences with schooling Walther talks about teachers that made an impact on her and the struggles of transitioning to a larger school district. Lastly, for local and global issues, Walther touches on economic and racial disparities. She doesn’t recall many global issues or community health issues but recounts a family friend who had cancer.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_mpls/1008/thumbnail.jp
Catherine Paulsen
Get PDFBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Catherine Paulsen is a white female born on December 22nd, 1944. She lived with her father, mother, and siblings while growing up. Her father was a trucking firm accountant, and her mother was a homemaker. She was raised Catholic. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Paulsen discusses her family history and life growing up in a house built by her grandfather. She shares the history of the family members that lived in this home. Paulsen recalls watching fights on TV and walking to a buffet restaurant. Paulsen talks about family pets, including a dog and a canary. Paulsen discusses her family\u27s religious background and practices. She talks about in her early years, the children stayed home with her father while her mother and aunt attended church. Later on, the entire family began attending church together. She speaks on how as an adult, religion remains important to her, and she continues to attend church every Sunday. Paulsen talks about her neighborhood, how her neighborhood had abundant trees and diverse types of houses, each with its own unique architecture. She talks about the shared values, sense of community, and sense of safety she felt from her neighborhood, although she does share some stories where something unusual happened, such as a drunk person sleeping on their porch and a fire in Highland Park. Paulsen reflects on leisure time, that leisure time wasn\u27t abundant and suggests that people focused on yard work, laundry, and cooking without the conveniences of today. Leisure activities mainly involved talking, with family members spending time sitting on the porch and engaging in conversation. Paulsen shares that her parents were avid readers, passing on a love for reading to the children. Paulsen recalls her school experiences during childhood. She shares that she was initially terrified of school, finding ways to leave school early. She shares some stories of the teachers that stood out to her. For local and global issues, Paulsen discusses her limited awareness of local and global issues during her childhood. She remembers a relative who was in the military during the Korean conflict. She states there wasn’t much political discussion at home and mentioned that her interest in politics developed later in life. She also briefly mentioned the impact of the fire for local issues.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_stp/1061/thumbnail.jp
Persons in Crisis: Law Enforcement\u27s Response to Mental Health Calls
Get PDFThis research paper provided insight and the history surrounding the mental health epidemic in the United States, the burden that is placed upon the law enforcement profession and offered strategies to address to the problem. The paper offered suggestions on how the various strategies can be implemented within a law enforcement organization, considering funding, personnel, and policy and procedure. The paper offered research surrounding several response methods for law enforcement to utilize when responding to calls involving mental health factors, the ethics concerns surrounding the response methods, and offered suggestions on how organizations can begin to implement new response methods with special attention focused upon the stakeholders involved, policy adaptations, and how to create organizational buy-in. Finally, this paper analyzed the legal and legislative concerns surrounding law enforcement’s response to mental health related calls, the strategies available to address these concerns, and the ways in which dispatchers, mental health workers, and law enforcement can work collaboratively to fulfill the legal and legislative requirements
Episode 23: Kate Schnake, M.A. \u2723: Learning on the Road
No full textAfter an inflection point in her life, Kate Schnake decided to live in a van and travel across the country. At the same time, she explored her options for further education and discovered CSP\u27s MA in Strategic Communication Management program. She Shares how CSP Global allowed her to complete her degree while building meaningful friendships with her cohort and attending classes in 24 different states
The Sword, December 2023
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Episode 31: Leah Martin: A Passion for CSP
No full textLeah Martin earned her B.A. in studio art and an M.A. in Organizational Management at CSP and has spent the past 15 years as part of the CSP\u27s enrollment management/admissions team. In this episode, she shares how significant a part of her life CSP has been and how the passion of faculty and staff drive student success
DNA Analysis: The Answer for Unsolved Cases?
Get PDFDNA analysis has become a crucial part of solving cases. It has developed significantly since its creation in the mid-1980s. The longing for answers within unsolved cases is historically lengthy, leaving traces of distrust and injustice. Criminologists offer a potential solution to the mess created by connecting DNA analysis to protect victims and communities. DNA evidence and analysis can assist in solving cases and provide answers for exonerees. Like public genealogy websites, law enforcement agencies must acknowledge new methods to solve issues. Not only could law enforcement agencies solve and arrest suspects through DNA analysis, but DNA could also provide answers for those wrongfully imprisoned. Thus, the ethical and moral issues with unsolved cases and DNA analysis create a unique and challenging outlook. Public distrust and image of law enforcement agencies suffer from the failure of non-modern DNA technology. Therefore, law enforcement agencies must be aware and conscious of their decisions regarding evidence at a crime scene and submission. However, due to the advancements in DNA testing, scientists and criminologists argue that solving cases has significantly increased. Decision-makers and lawmakers are questioned regarding the increase in unsolved cases, and the need for new resources and dedication has risen. But with the lack of knowledge and resources, many cases still need to be solved. Many law enforcement and criminal justice agencies must recognize the importance of understanding the mistakes and techniques in older and present ecases. Researching and investigating unsolved files and DNA analysis can provide answers to many current and future circumstances
Mindfulness as a Means of Reducing Teacher Burnout
Get PDFEducators are asked to do more tasks every school year. It can be difficult to maintain boundaries and continue feeling like an effective educator, with the demands of everyday teaching. This paper examined how the use of mindfulness, as an individual, assists educators in avoiding burnout. The resources used were a mix of qualitative, quantitative, quasi-experimental, meta-analyses, and mixed methods focusing on strategies and reasons educators should use stress-reducing techniques in their personal lives to help with occupational stress. The conclusion of the research gathered showed the use of mindfulness benefited educators and school systems by reducing absenteeism, reducing healthcare costs, and reducing teacher turnover (Harris & Bostain, 2021). As administrators add mindfulness into professional development, educators have space to create the balance.
Keywords: Mindfulness practice, Burnout, Occupational stress, Resilienc