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Famous and Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann - front hall banner
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Famous and Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann - small vinyl letters
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An Gorta Mor - wall labels 6x4
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An Gorta Mor - wall labels 6x3
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Fact Book 2024-2025
Get PDFThis publication is dedicated to serving the needs of administrators, faculty, and alumni by providing accurate, consistent, and reliable data on the characteristics of Fairfield University. It includes factual and statistical information on aspects of the university such as administration, students, faculty, staff, finance, facilities, and alumni.https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/archives-factbooks/1048/thumbnail.jp
A Tax On Unrealized Capital Gains Is Not A Wealth Tax - But That May Not Matter To The U.S. Supreme Court
Get PDFThe constitutionality of a tax on unrealized capital gains would be an issue of first impression at the U.S. Supreme Court.Two independent arguments can be made that such a tax is constitutional: (1) The 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution authorizes the tax, and (2) a tax on income is not a direct tax and therefore the tax is authorized by Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution. In the event both arguments fail, a third option to achieve the same outcome could be used, namely, a tax similar to the individual mandate tax in the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) that was upheld in Nat\u27l Fed\u27n of Indep. Bus. v. Sebelius. All three options would face a constitutional challenge. Two main issues under the first argument would arise: (1) Are unrealized capital gains income, and (2) Does the 16th amendment authorize a tax only on realized income? The second argument would require convincing the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule Pollock with the result that an income tax would not be deemed a direct tax in the absence of the 16th amendment. The magnitude of the tax penalty under the third option would provoke substantive due process concerns. Particularly strong arguments can be made in favor of the first two options. The third option would be more difficult to sustain and should be regarded as a last resort to save a tax on unrealized capital gains
Community-based intervention to enhance the transition from hospital to home care for colorectal cancer patients post bowel resection and colostomy
Get PDFThis qualitative study explores the transition of colorectal cancer patients from hospital to home settings following colon resection and colostomy, while focusing on the experiences by healthcare providers. The paper employs semi-structured interviews involving five healthcare providers that comprises of physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses, who were selected using purposive sampling. The grounded theory framework helps identify six key themes on the comprehensive needs for the colorectal cancer patients. These themes include inadequate education, psychological and emotional distress, obstacles in obtaining supplies, inadequate support and follow-up, multi-disciplinary approach and role of social workers, and integration of community-based interventions. The findings from the current paper support current evidence that many patients are discharged without adequate preparation for managing their colostomy, which causes significant mental issues include social isolation and high risk of readmission. The recovery process is further adversely impacted by financial and logistical barriers, which complicate access to essential supplies. The findings from this research emphasize the urgent need for enhanced pre-discharge education while also establishing a supportive post-discharge care framework. Based on these findings, the study recommends the inclusion of an integrated psychological support framework, ensuring consistent access to supplies, and establishing well-structured community-based follow-up plans. These measures will be critical in improving the patient outcomes by addressing the practical and emotional difficulties encountered, while also enabling the patients and their families feel confident in management of their colostomy
Papers of James D. Fitzpatrick ’70, MA ‘72
Get PDFThis collection documents the career and interests of James D. Fitzpatrick, a longtime Fairfield administrator and member of the Class of 1970. The materials include substantial documentation of the history of Fairfield men’s basketball, particularly from the late 1960’s through the late 1990’s. Other areas of depth include Fairfield memorabilia; images of the Fairfield campus, especially from the 1960’s and early 1970’s; and records of the commissioning and installation of the Fairfield’s campus statues of Lucas the Stag, St. Ignatius Loyola, and St. Robert Bellarmine. The papers also reflect Fitzpatrick’s experience as a Fairfield undergraduate during turbulent times, his dedication to the University’s Jesuit tradition, and additional aspects of his administrative work.https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/findingaids/1023/thumbnail.jp
