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University Student Organizations: Influence on Leadership Skills in the Workforce
Get PDFThe modern-day workforce is ever-changing, and so are the required leadership skill sets for employees to be successful in the workplace. University student organizations (USOs) offer students opportunities to develop their leadership skills in preparation for the workforce. The purpose of this research is to conduct an empirical study that uses distributed leadership theory (DLT) as a lens to explore how USOs influence a student\u27s leadership capacity in the workforce. Exploring the various components of DLT (autonomy, accountability, and leadership capacity) using an empirical research method approach is plausible in understanding the unique approach USOs offer students while simultaneously preparing students for the workforce. The review of the literature (empirical research method), professional websites, and organizations exploring the intersection of USOs and their influence on student’s leadership potential in the workforce is limited yet is warranted in preparing future industry leaders. The empirical study revealed a positive correlation between students\u27 leadership roles in USOs and the leadership skills deemed desirable by current employers. Additionally, USOs that demonstrated the use of DTL components (autonomy, accountability, and leadership capacity) expressly identified the correlation demonstrated by students when planning, managing, and organizing events in a leadership capacity (Watts & Burian, 2024)
The Dim Prospects of a Child Find: Journal Entries of an Academic, Engineer, and Mother Navigating Special Education Services
Get PDFThis provocation is a journaling exercise to uncover the author’s experiences of navigating child find, a process to identify specific learning disability needs for my oldest child. While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provides provisions to protect and support children with special needs, private schools do not operate equally. When considering how these inequities in the educational system overlap with precollege engineering education, there is a large gap the literature, positioning a dire need to move disability studies into the precollege engineering education space. The critical authoethnographic journal sheds light on the inequities and educational gaps that are present in precollege to college engineering education. This provocation piece concludes with an introspective and critica
Amplifying Indigenous Knowledges and voices within universities and libraries
Get PDFThis paper brings together leaders from Australian academic and library sectors discussing initiatives to amplify Indigenous Knowledges and voices. The paper is introduced by Professor Kathleen Butler (Bundjalung and Worimi), Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research, Strategy and Leadership at University of Newcastle, and previously Director of the Wollotuka Institute, one of the longest-established Indigenous student centres in Australia’s tertiary sector. Laki Sideris, Head of Product at Informit, will highlight initiatives undertaken by academic publication database Informit, including a series of interviews with ‘Indigenous Scholars You Should Know’, in which First Nations researchers of diverse fields and varied career stages articulate their current projects. University of Newcastle librarian, Matthew Davis, will discuss how the library actively supports and enhances Indigenous research, teaching, and learning within the University and region
Improving Research Services in the Academic Library: A Case Study
Get PDFThis study explored and documented the conduct of library use among the University of the Philippines Diliman, College of Science (CS) faculty members as well as their research needs and activities with the goal of formulating practical, sustainable and adaptable solutions to better support them in their research workflow. And how these results affect the library liaison’s roles and services in their respective libraries. The researchers have arranged group interview with the nine library liaisons to gain a better understanding of how faculty members utilize existing library services in their research activities, what library services best support their research activities, and the challenges and opportunities based on the library liaison’s past experiences. Also, the study used the CS library’s annual reports from Calendar Year 2012-2022, to pinpoint where the library liaisons can focus efforts on and the gap between library services. As a result, the study recommends the following: (1) continue the established faculty-library collaborative culture to bridge the gap and improve the subject-specific collection and research skills; (2) expand the library network and partnership within the college and the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) faculty members on matters related to ICT, research and other competencies/skills that may arise in the future; (3) prioritize the library liaisons’ strengths and areas of interests and invest in staff professional development; and (4) Develop an information system solution that will improve the research experience and satisfaction of the CS faculty members and restore the morale and confidence of the library liaisons in their service delivery
Empowering Negotiations: Using Communication for Decision-Making and Outreach
Get PDFThe literature on negotiation for librarians focuses largely on electronic resource licensing and agreements, as well as salary and benefits negotiation during the hiring or promotion process. What about the everyday negotiations centered on conversations about library services with faculty and administrators? How can librarians engage in meaningful ways, while also asserting themselves and sharing in the decision-making process? This presentation addresses how librarians can use negotiation skills to empower themselves, as well as highlight their expertise, enhance student learning, and raise awareness of library services. The negotiation techniques and outcomes presented provide participants with strategies, talking points and authentic examples for consideration. Through introduction to various scenarios on topics such as instruction requests, course reserves, collections, and scholarly communications, participants will consider how they might handle different situations. By repositioning one’s view on their own knowledge, expertise and experience, librarians can strategically strengthen their sense of authority, drive student learning, and foster engagement. Many young librarians, in particular, may not understand their ability to ask questions, promote their expertise to faculty or, occasionally, how to say ‘no.’ This poster will motivate librarians to find their voice to begin negotiating and sharing in decision making processes. Using four classic articles from Harvard Business Review, this presentation demonstrates how librarians can use negotiation strategies and theory to drive engagement with faculty, develop internal workflows, and initiate long term strategic programming
Training the librarians to provide the information services in the accidents and disasters
Get PDFOne of the main and most important tasks of crisis managers in the event of unexpected events and crises is to make effective and urgent decisions based on available statistics and information. Medical librarians can also act as part of the crisis management center with their abilities and skills in searching and finding up-to-date and reliable information. If they receive the necessary training in the field of crisis and acquire the necessary skills, they can provide up-to-date and reliable information to decision-makers. Therefore, a short-term training course is necessary for librarians to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of crises and disasters
Exploring the FEW Nexus through Community Engagement: A Watershed Restoration Case Study from Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Get PDFGiven the pivotal role of education in comprehending the intricacies of the FEW nexus, the pedagogical approach employed is important in fostering the intentional integration of food, energy, and water systems across disciplinary boundaries. Non-formal education is experiencing a resurgence in its role in establishing a sustainable knowledge society. As we delve into understanding the FEW nexus, we must acknowledge the strategies, practices, and experiences underpinning our knowledge and contributions to the FEW nexus. Against this background, this practice paper demonstrates the multifaceted dimensions of integrating formal and non-formal education approaches in driving development in the FEW nexus field
Education and Culture and Our Present Moment: Transitions, Uncertainties, and Possibilities
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Use of Eagala Model–Based Psychotherapy for Youth Psychological Disorders
No full textGlobal youth psychological disorder prevalence has increased exponentially. Therefore, a drastic increase in mental health care utilization is expected. Since traditional approaches to the treatment of adult psychological disorders are ineffective with youth, alternative approaches to treatment of youth psychological disorders must be considered. One such approach is equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP), a person-centered, experiential approach using horses during the treatment of psychological disorders and the basis of the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala) model–based programming. This article presents the quantitative research findings of a study investigating the effectiveness of the Eagala model–based EAP programming in the treatment of youth psychological disorders. YOQ 30.2 measures analysis suggests Eagala model-based EAP may be more effective in the treatment of some psychological disorders and not in others. This study was limited by a small sample size and lack of a comparison/control group. Therefore, caution must be exercised when drawing conclusions based on study findings