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Success Seminars
Full text linkThis presentation discusses success seminars created to help stalled doctoral candidates make progress in candidacy. The seminars provide guided instructions on every single part of the proposal, starting with introduction, to methodology, data analysis, and findings
What Black Boys Need in Educational Settings to Transform the Internal Narrative from One of Brokenness to One of Brilliance
No full textThis dissertation examines what Black boys need in educational settings to transition from internalized narratives of brokenness to affirmed experiences of brilliance. Through a qualitative methodology rooted in participant voice and narrative analysis, the study centers the lived experiences of Black male students who as adults, reflected on their time in school and the educators who most significantly shaped their development. The findings reveal four critical themes that support this transformation: relational care, high expectations, emotional safety, and identity affirmation. These themes emerged not as isolated strategies, but as interconnected conditions that contribute to healing, confidence, and academic growth. A central finding of the study is the importance of warm-demanding educators. These educators provide consistent structure, authentic connection, and deep belief in the abilities of their students. Rather than relying on control or compliance, warm demanders create environments where expectations are grounded in mutual respect and unwavering support. Participants recalled how such educators challenged them, believed in their potential, and helped them see themselves beyond limiting stereotypes. This research is anchored in the framework of critical hope, which holds space for both the realities of systemic inequity and the belief in meaningful transformation. The study contributes to the growing field of culturally responsive pedagogy by offering practical insights for classroom practice, school leadership, and teacher preparation. It urges a shift from deficit-based models to approaches that honor, identity, affirm value, and inspire excellence. Ultimately, this dissertation affirms that Black boys are not broken and that when they are seen, supported, and challenged with care, their brilliance rises to the surface and leads the way forward
Health Equity of Telehealth Use for Underserved Populations
No full textThis study investigated how healthcare physicians described telehealth to support healthcare access for underserved populations in the United States. Emphasis on how physicians utilize telehealth and their perception of the challenges and strengths of using the healthcare platform with underserved populations was examined. Underserved populations experience barriers to using telehealth to receive medical care. Accessibility, health literacy, geographical location, and social determinants of health can impact telehealth use. The research problem for the study was the challenge healthcare providers face in giving equitable and effective care through telehealth to underserved populations. Using a qualitative descriptive method design, 10 one-on-one, semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand the providers’ assessment and description of telehealth use for underserved populations. Braun and Clark’s thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Physician’s currently providing telehealth services described the challenges of accessibility to the internet, smartphones, or computers as barriers to effective telehealth use, while the benefits include increased visit availability, visit compliance, and the ability to schedule during the workday
Exploring Unconventional Paths: Using the System Usability Scale (SUS) to Measure the Quality of Adult Learners\u27 At Home Laboratory Experiences
Full text linkThis poster examines how an exploration into usability research led to the adoption of Brooke’s (1996) System Usability Scale (SUS) to assess the perceived usability of at-home laboratory experiments for adult learners. The SUS is a widely used, reliable tool that is quick to administer, valid, and effective even with small sample sizes—making it ideal for evaluating course assignments. It measures key factors such as effectiveness, efficiency, engagement, error tolerance, ease of use, and self-efficacy, all critical to adult learners’ experiences.
A modified version of the SUS was used to evaluate at-home, hands-on (AHHO) and virtual laboratory (VL) experiments for the SCIE 211 course. Results showed the SUS effectively captured students\u27 perceptions and identified key factors influencing their experiences, highlighting the value of using cross-disciplinary tools in educational research
The Significance of Government Documents in Research
Full text linkGovernment documents are valuable resources for research, providing data such as statistical reports, census data, labor market analyses, public health records, and economic statistics. These documents support evidence-based policymaking, interdisciplinary research, and longitudinal studies. Librarians can help researchers navigate these resources
Renaissance at Work
Full text linkHow can we transform the university into a Renaissance workshop—a space where all the disciplines converge? This keynote explores building a culture of interdisciplinarity by drawing inspiration from the Renaissance studio and other such hothouses in history, where collaboration across fields drove creativity and discovery. By fostering curiosity, imagination, and shared purpose, we can break down institutional and epistemological silos, reshape physical and intellectual spaces, and create new models of collaboration
Shifting Paradigms: Exploring Changes in Personal and Professional Engagement from 2019 to 2024-2025
Full text linkThis study investigates the significant shifts in personal and professional engagement between 2019 and 2024-2025, examining the underlying factors that have driven these changes. The COVID-19 pandemic emerged as a pivotal event, reshaping norms around remote work, social connectivity, and mental health awareness. Technological advancements, including the proliferation of artificial intelligence, digital collaboration tools, and virtual spaces, have further transformed how individuals interact and contribute both personally and professionally. Concurrently, workplace culture has evolved with greater emphasis on flexibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, and purpose-driven engagement. Societal expectations around work-life integration, values alignment, and lifelong learning have also played a critical role in redefining engagement norms. By synthesizing insights from recent research and analyzing trends, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic interplay between these factors and offers a framework for fostering sustainable engagement in a rapidly changing world
The Valemee Visual System Helps Reduce Risk for Chronic Illness by Promoting Physical Fitness, Self-Efficacy and Independence in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Collaborative Study
Full text linkIntroduction
Sedentary behavior among individuals with intellectual disabilities, driven by barriers such as limited access to adapted programs and low self-efficacy, contributes to chronic health conditions. A multidisciplinary group of researchers consisting of exercise scientists and intellectual disability experts from three universities, in consultation with a small business owner, evaluated the effectiveness of the Valemee Visual System (VVS) in improving physical fitness and promoting exercise independence in individuals with intellectual disabilities. The VVS is a novel tool offering visual support and structured exercise programming for this population.
Methods
Using a repeated measures design, 22 participants (ages 22-44) with mild to moderate disabilities participated in an 8-week exercise program intervention. The VVS was used to during this intervention to support the total body fitness training.
Results
Significant improvements in fitness tests, including grip strength, sit-to-stand performance, bench press capacity, 400-m walk time, and flexibility, were observed. Self-efficacy increased, and participants exhibited reduced reliance on prompts, indicating greater independence and autonomy for exercise participation.
Conclusions
The VVS can enhance exercise accessibility and physical fitness in adults with intellectual disabilities. This tool also shows promise in increasing adherence, supporting long-term health and reducing chronic disease risk
Reducing Emergency Department Length of Stay
Full text linkProblem: Rising Emergency Department (ED) volumes and Registered Nurse (RN) shortages have led to overcrowding, delayed care, and inefficiencies. In 2023, patient visits exceeded budget projections by 14% for six months. From July to December 2024, discharged patients’ average ED length of stay (LOS) exceeded the three-hour target by over one hour, left without being seen (LWOBS) rates surpassed the 1% benchmark for five months, and diversion hours increased, restricting ambulance admissions. These issues strained nursing resources, reduced care quality, and heightened risks of complications and financial losses, emphasizing the need for a redesigned care model to optimize staff roles and improve low-acuity patient flow.
Aim of the Project: To improve ED throughput for low-acuity patients (Emergency Severity Index 3, 4 and 5) by implementing a Team Nursing Model that aligns nurse licensure with patient needs, reduces LOS to three hours or less, and decreases LWOBS rates to under 1%.
Review of the Evidence: Literature supports team-based care models as effective strategies to improve patient outcomes, enhance workflow efficiency, and optimize staffing resources. Evidence indicates that utilizing Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for lower-acuity tasks allows RNs to operate at the top of their license, improving care coordination and throughput.
Project Design: This quality improvement project used the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework and the OhioHealth Change Management model. The team leaders and stakeholders conducted iterative testing to refine workflows and integrate the Team Nursing Model.
Intervention: The intervention involved LPNs managing low-acuity patients under RN supervision. Implementation included training, stakeholder engagement, use of hourly check-ins, and real-time feedback integration across 12 weeks.
Significant Findings/Outcomes: Although length of stay targets were not fully met, discharge times improved by 30 minutes over the length of the project. LWOBS rates decreased from 4.6% to 0.7%, and diversion hours returned to zero after initial increases. These improvements suggest operational benefits from clearer role definitions and resource optimization.
Implications for Nursing: The Team Nursing Model enhanced ED efficiency by aligning staff roles with patient acuity, optimizing non-RN contributions, and improving care delivery. It supports scalable changes that address nursing shortages, reduce burnout, and foster sustainable, team-based solutions for quality outcomes in high-demand ED settings