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Introducing 3 to PhD
No full text3 to PhD, a new educational model, creating safer, healthier, more educated communities.https://commons.cu-portland.edu/three2phd_videos/1004/thumbnail.jp
The Impact of Higher Education, Ethnicity, & the Intersection of Both on Perceptions of People with Mental Illness
No full textThe purpose of this study was to explore how higher education and ethnicity may individually impact perceptions of people with mental illness, as well as to explore the intersection of higher education and ethnicity on such perceptions. Descriptive phenomenological in design, this study explores the experiences of ten students at a university in Portland, Oregon. In semi-structured, open-ended interviews participants recalled experiences in which higher education, ethnicity, and the intersection of both impacted how they thought about mental illness. Interview transcripts were coded and analyzed using Colaizzi’s (1978) seven-step process. The analysis resulted in several themes supporting the current literature on higher education and ethnicity, including: perspective shift towards acceptance, increased self-awareness, and cultural value of emotional restriction. New themes were also discovered regarding the intersection of higher education and ethnicity, including: difficulty accepting stigmatizing cultural beliefs, increased awareness of the role of family, no intersection, and clearer understanding of one\u27s own culture. Future research may expand on each theme uncovered in this study in greater depth to provide more insight into what specific mechanisms within each theme are influencing perception of mental illness
Minority Students in College: Finding Sense of Community
No full textCollege can be a challenging time for most students; however, it can be especially challenging for minority students. Research indicates minority students can have significant differences in college experiences compared to their White counterparts’ experiences, often participating in environments perceived as unwelcoming, which create barriers to adjustment and integration for minority students within the college or university, as well as health implications. However, research also indicates minority students receive support through a variety of mechanisms which contribute to their adjustment and success while in college. The minority student college experience is complex and diverse, warranting greater understanding. Of particular importance, however, is the influence such collegiate experiences may have on minority students’ sense of community while in college. Understanding minority students’ collegiate experiences can provide valuable insight into how sense of community may be understood and actualized for such students, compared to their White counterparts. Accordingly, the present study has sought to establish the connection between minority students’ collegiate experiences and their sense of community, discussing: minority students’ sense of community in the campus, minority students’ sense of community in additional communities within the campus, factors contributing to or hindering sense of community, and sense of community’s influence on academic achievement
To That or Not to That: When to Use and When to Omit That
No full textUsing or omitting that can be confusing. Sometimes a sentence needs a that, sometimes a sentence doesn\u27t need a that, and sometimes using that is optional. This article addresses some tips to help one understand when that is necessary, when it is optional, and when one might want to use that even if it is optional
Hilton Garden Inn Emergency Operations Analysis and Proposal
No full textThis project is assigned as a senior practicum by Concordia University for seniors to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their college education in pursuit of a degree in Homeland Security. The ability to identify and assess threat and risk in a company’s emergency operations is a definite demonstration of a student’s acquired knowledge and skill. Such an assessment was done for the Hilton Garden Inn located in Corvallis, Oregon. Through assessment of their current emergency operations, concerns were found regarding their lack of employee training, updates to the emergency operations plan, and documents. This project outlines the concerns found and provides the Hilton Garden Inn with viable solutions and options to those concerns. The ultimate goal of this project proposal is for The Hilton Garden Inn (HGI) to uphold mission in providing the best service for guests and a safe environment for guests as well as employees. As a company in the hospitality sector, HGI is therefore prepared for all emergency situations and will handle such events with efficiency and professionalism
Writing for E-Readers: Tips and Tricks to Craft Effective Briefs
No full textWith the second wave of counties in Idaho ready for e-filing, it seemed like a good time to talk about the difference in document design for e-readers versus paper- readers. Put simply, people have different expectations and read differently when they read on a screen...[excerpt
Connections Count Part I: Generic Transitions
No full textTransitions serve an important function in any piece of writing: they connect the ideas in sentences and paragraphs and show the reader how lines of reasoning are advancing. These simple words let the reader know when to expect more detail or when to expect a different topic or when to expect a counter-point.
There are three basic types of transitions: generic, orienting, and substantive. We will look at generic transitions this month. [excerpt
Connections Count Part II: Orienting and Substantive Transitions
No full textLast month we began exploring transitions and their usage. We covered generic transitions, their placement, and the importance of using the transition with the exact right meaning. This month, we are turning our attention to other categories of transitions: orienting and substantive. We will then end with a simple editing tip to help ensure pop in your writing. [excerpt
Govern Yourself Accordingly: Crafting Effective Demand Letters
No full textAn effective demand letter can expediently resolve a dispute without litigation. But a poorly conceived demand letter can accelerate a dispute toward litigation and even generate negative publicity. Like all correspondence, demand letters need to be tailored in tone and content for varied audience, both the intended recipient and other foreseeable recipients.
Beyond the intended recipient, the audience for a demand letter could encompass insurance adjusters, in-house counsel, and perhaps even the public via social media or press coverage. Therefore, an effective demand letter should not only be polite but firm, but also tell a persuasive story that evokes incredulity at noncompliance by foreseeable recipients. In addition to writing to various audiences, telling your client\u27s story in a demand letter can benefit from using straight forward wording, conducting due diligence regarding the dispute, and keeping track of the big picture. [excerpt