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FUSE Annual Report 2024
Get PDFLearn about FUSE\u27s performance during the August, 2023 - July, 2024 Academic Year in the Franklin University Library\u27s annual report
Effect of Articulation Agreements for Transfer Students Seeking a Bachelor\u27s Degree: A Quantitative Research Study in a Degree Completion Focused Private University
No full textThis dissertation is a quantitative research study designed to investigate the influence of articulation agreements on completion of a baccalaureate degree by community college transfer students holding an associate degree. The research study examined the relationship between four variables (age, gender, associate degree completion, and transfer student type) based on an articulation agreement with the originating school. The use of quantitative research methods, particularly logistic regression, chi-squared analyses, and Fisher’s Exact Test examined the relationships between variables seeking effect of articulation agreements based on the Theory of planned behavior, expectancy-value theory, social cognitive theory, and achievement goal theory regarding student expectations for bachelor\u27s degree completion. The research study did not find a statistically significant correlation between articulated status of transfer students, age, or gender and bachelor\u27s degree completion. A positive correlation between associate degree completion and bachelor\u27s degree completion was found for these students at the target institution. Students with an associate degree had 1.94 times higher odds of completing the bachelors’ degree
Understanding Code-Switching of Black Businesswomen in Arkansas: Organizational Strategies for a Better Workplace
No full textThis research study aimed to determine if code-switching in Arkansas workplaces helps Black women achieve upward career mobility, as their strategies might assist other Black women in advancing their careers in Arkansas workplaces. Code-switching, the practice of alternating between different languages, dialects, or cultural behaviors, is a common strategy among Black women in the workplace to navigate predominantly White or non-Black environments. Researching Black women code-switching in the workplace is important as it sheds light on broader issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizational dynamics and is crucial for understanding and addressing the complexities of their professional experiences. This research provides valuable insights that can drive systemic change, enhance workplace inclusivity, and support the overall well-being and career advancement of Black women. Employing conceptual frameworks grounded in Black Feminist Thought (BFT) theory and systemic racism theory allowed the assertion that Black women face unique challenges related to both racism and sexism in the workplace. While these theories offer a comprehensive understanding of Black women in workplaces generally, this research seeks to expand on these theoretical models to explore the specific impacts on Black women in Arkansas workplaces. Utilizing an exploratory case study methodology, the researcher interviewed Black businesswomen in Arkansas workplaces to explore their strategies for managing code-switching and determine if they work. This research unveiled three main themes revealing that the study participants learned to code-switch early in life, have challenging work environments, and need to prove themselves moreso than others at work
Investigating Student Retention Through Instructional Design and Curricular Practices: A Qualitative Analysis of Music Business Programs
No full textMany universities in the United States are experiencing a decline in student enrollment and struggling with poor retention rates. Student attrition has long been recognized as a critical issue for institutions of higher learning globally. The consequences of students failing to complete degree programs include reduced university revenues, which, in turn, can negatively impact the local economy. Given the broader issue of declining enrollment and retention across universities, it was particularly important to examine these trends within specific fields of study, such as music business programs. Understanding the unique challenges and opportunities within this niche can provide valuable insights for addressing retention issues more effectively. The research questions of this study were: (a) What are the positive and negative factors that music business program faculty, staff, and administrators perceive to impact student retention in music business programs?; and (b) What instructional design and curricular practices do music business program faculty, staff, and administrators perceive to impact student retention in music business programs? Participants were purposefully selected, including faculty, staff, and administrators. Data were gathered through semistructured interviews and analyzed using a six-step thematic analysis. Themes were developed inductively, relying on the raw data rather than any predetermined coding scheme. The findings revealed that emphasizing experiential learning, fostering engagement, and creating supportive educational environments are critical for improving retention rates. External influences, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and unpreparedness for college, negatively impact student retention. The findings also revealed that instructional design and curricular practices that positively impact student retention include experiential learning and diverse teaching approaches characterized by teaching various subjects and providing options
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No full textReducing Patient Falls in a Skilled Nursing Facility
Get PDFFalls in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) pose a significant safety risk, causing injuries, extended stays, and increased morbidity mortality. With a fall rate 6.08 per 1,000 patient bed days, exceeding the national benchmark of 5.3, this project aimed to reduce falls using an evidence-based prevention bundle in a facility lacking a comprehensive fall prevention program. A literature review indicated multifaceted fall prevention bundles reduce falls in SNFs. Key components include risk assessment tools, patient education, post-fall huddles, and purposeful hourly rounding. This quality improvement project used Deming\u27s Model for Improvement and the OhioHealth Change Management Model. An interprofessional team of nurses, physical therapists, and other care staff developed and implemented the fall prevention bundle using Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles over an eight-week pilot period. The intervention included Morse risk assessment within 24 hours of admission, purposeful hourly rounding, patient and family education, and post-fall huddles. Staff education emphasized adherence to fall prevention protocols. Results were significant: the fall rate decreased to 0 falls in eight weeks, with bundle compliance averaging 90%. The potential return on investment exceeded 1000%, with estimated cost savings over $85,000 per 1,000 patient days. This nurse-led, evidence-based fall prevention bundle demonstrates the effectiveness of interdisciplinary collaboration and ongoing staff education in reducing fall rates. The project aligns with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement\u27s Triple Aim and supports the IOM\u27s six domains of healthcare quality, enhancing patient safety and outcomes while reducing costs. The success highlights the importance of standardized processes and continuous quality improvement in long-term care facilities
Examining the Relationship Between Cultural Intelligence and Collective Teacher Efficacy on Hispanic Student Achievement: A Quantitative Correlational Analysis
No full textIn an ever-diversifying country, the landscape of the American classroom is shifting, requiring educational leaders and teachers to possess curriculum knowledge, cultural intelligence, and self-efficacy to understand students\u27 cultural differeces. This study aims to offer specific insights into four schools in the suburban Midwest working to improve the historically low achievement of Hispanic students. Utilizing a non-experimental correlational quantitative approach grounded in Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura, 1986) and Cultural Intelligence Theory (Earley & Ang, 2003), this study examined the relationship between Hispanic students\u27 academic outcomes and individual cultural intelligence and collective teacher efficacy. The findings of this study have several practical implications for educational practice, especially in high-poverty schools serving diverse student populations. Fostering an environment that promotes continuous professional development in cultural intelligence is crucial. Although cultural intelligence was not found to have a statistically significant impact on student achievement in this study, the broader literature suggests its importance in culturally diverse settings. The weak yet positive correlation between collective teacher efficacy and student achievement highlights the need to build a strong, supportive school culture. This study contributes to the body of research on educational equity and provides practical insights for improving academic outcomes for Hispanic students
Enhancing Patient Equity for Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department
No full textThe United States pediatric population is unique in that the epidemiological trends differ from those seen in the adult population. When discussing the pediatric emergency department (ED), this is typically a setting with high patient flow which requires swift diagnoses and treatment. Ideally, all patients should have equal opportunity to receive their highest possible level of quality healthcare, regardless of social determinants of health (SDOH) such as patient race/ethnic background, preferred spoken language, socioeconomic status, and insurance status. This is essentially the concept of health equity. The goal is to provide responsible and ethical healthcare to patients. If healthcare delivery is disproportionate, this may result in the overcrowding of EDs, delays in patient care, economic burden on the healthcare system, and increased morbidity and mortality. Some scholars have claimed that both individual and systemic biases have resulted in inequitable healthcare delivery. The following research study investigated health equity in the United States pediatric ED via the following question: What government and organizational policy changes can be made to enhance ED pediatric patient equity by utilizing first-hand information from ED physicians? The selected methodology for this research was qualitative and utilized in-depth semi-structured interviews of 15 pediatric ED physicians via Franklin University’s Zoom platform. ATLAS.ti software was used to assist in identifying key themes and sub-themes from the code transcriptions