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HTR470
No full textAn overview and exploratory review of the impact of federal, state and municipal regulations for the hospitality and tourism industry focused on public and workforce safety, property liabilities and brand protection for all hospitality and tourism venues such as dining, bars, hotels, Airbnb, clubs, corporate, travel and entertainment venues
PHI112
No full textIntroduction to philosophical and professional ethics. Fundamental concepts in professional ethics and their application to contemporary ethical issues. Opportunities and problems of capitalism, globalization, responsibilities of corporations, rights and duties of employees, ethical leadership
CIS427
No full textInvestigation of the components and processes involved in conducting E-commerce, including Internet services, software technologies, business models, and management practices associated with E-commerce. Examination of the planning, design, development, and support of complex E-commerce applications
DES114
No full textHands-on creative studio experience in either ceramics, fibers, metals/jewelry, wood/furniture design, or sculpture. Non-art and design majors only
Front Line Innovation in Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of State Passport Services Innovation Portal Engagement Program
Full text linkThis project explores strategies for enhancing front-line innovation within federal agencies through employee engagement with the U.S. Department of State\u27s Passport Services Innovation Portal. Rooted in the principles of creative leadership and intrinsic motivation, the project addresses persistent barriers to innovation in federal settings, such as bureaucratic inertia and a lack of feedback mechanisms for idea submissions. Utilizing the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) model and a modified 21st-century facilitation framework, the project team designed and implemented an engagement program that included informational briefings and targeted newsletters. Quantitative data from website analytics and idea submissions were analyzed using paired t-tests and percentage increase calculations before and after the intervention. Results indicated a statistically significant increase in idea submissions following the intervention, though website traffic did not show a corresponding rise. These findings suggest employee awareness and perceived leadership support are critical to driving engagement in innovation platforms. The project contributes to the literature on creativity in government and demonstrates the potential of field-level initiatives to influence organizational climate. Implications for sustaining innovation include continued messaging campaigns, leadership advocacy, and replicating the engagement model in other federal contexts
“It’s Like Everything Changed:” Implementing a Blended Literacy Learning Intervention to Increase Engagement
Full text linkSixth-grade Academic Intervention Services (AIS) students at Wyndemere Middle School (WMS) in Western New York demonstrated a lack of engagement in AIS English Language Arts (ELA) class. In hopes of increasing their engagement, the teacher-researcher implemented a blended learning intervention that incorporated aspects of the flipped classroom model and student-selected texts. The findings of this action research qualitative case study were promising, with many student participants expressing an increased sense of engagement and enjoyment of AIS ELA class
Pow, Bam, Snikt: Using Superheroes to Teach Mental Health
No full textUndergraduate psychopathology (abnormal psychology) courses traditionally emphasize case vignettes of individuals with psychiatric disorders to illustrate etiology, nosology, and treatment. While pedagogically useful, these depictions can inadvertently provoke distress in students, potentially impeding engagement and learning. To address this dilemma while continuing to center the same learning outcomes, I formulated a course structure which embedded some course topics in superhero-related material with the express intent to create psychological distance between potentially distressing topics and the learners themselves. This commentary provides background for the course, evidenced-based rationale for specific pedagogical choices alongside topical material recommendations, and ends with personal reflections
EXE652
No full textExplores evidence-based intervention strategies to support young children with disabilities across developmental domains. Emphasizes individualized instructional planning, early literacy and numeracy interventions, assistive technology, and structuring effective intervention environments. Focuses on promoting access, participation, and engagement. Offered every fall
HTR110
No full textAn all-encompassing survey of the dynamic hospitality-tourism industry and careers within hotels, resorts, events, culinary, dining, recreation, clubs, travel, tourism, food and beverage, airlines, convention, sales, casino, parks, gaming, technology, healthcare, management, entrepreneurship, cruise lines, education and training. Innovative presentations by hospitality and tourism professionals will occur throughout the semester
Exploring Mimicry and Visual Communication in Woodpeckers: A Field Study Utilizing 3D-Printed Models
No full textThe evolution of similar phenotypes poses an interesting challenge in evolutionary biology. While divergent ecologies may drive differing morphology, physiology, or behavior, similar phenotypes are often due to similar ecology or selection for mimicry. One prominent case of mimetic phenotypes is found in hairy and downy woodpeckers. While several hypotheses might explain the hairy-downy mimicry complex, I aimed to assess the idea that downy woodpeckers benefit from resembling hairy woodpeckers. To test this hypothesis, I used 3D-printed models of various woodpecker species in the field. These models were painted with colors that resemble woodpecker species. The experimental conditions were 3D models of hairy and downy woodpeckers, while I also employed red-bellied and white-headed woodpeckers, both the size of a downy. My controls were unpainted models and trials with no physical 3D-printed model. For further support, I included taxidermied hairy and downy woodpecker specimens. In the experimental trials, I recorded several behaviors of wild birds to compare across experimental conditions. The experiments were conducted in diverse environments throughout Western New York across multiple seasons. My findings underscore the complex interaction between mimicry and visual communication in woodpeckers. Specifically, my results showed that the downy specimen induced more fleeing behavior than any other mount type, indicating a stronger aversive response. When birds did choose to land, they showed a significant preference for landing on the opposite side from both the hairy specimen and hairy mount at statistically comparable rates. The consistent avoidance patterns between hairy and downy mounts, particularly in landing position choices, suggest that birds may perceive and respond to these different models similarly, supporting the effectiveness of the mimetic relationship