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The effects of human-driven land use change on American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) nesting patterns
Get PDFAmerican alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) have received little scientific attention in the context of human-driven land use change. The goal of my study is to investigate how land use change may be affecting the spatial ecology of alligator nesting in Florida. Areas directly impacted by humans are growing rapidly in Florida, yet the impacts of this land use change on alligator populations and reproduction are largely unknown. Alligators are ecosystem engineers and apex predators, and their nests often double as nests for other reptilian species. Therefore, it is imperative that we understand how human-driven land use change may be impacting alligator nest site preferences and reproduction. Using historical nest GPS data, human footprint data, and data from the National Land Cover Database I examined the effects of human-driven land use change on alligator nesting patterns across ten Florida lakes. I did not find almost any statistically significant difference between alligator nesting patterns in high human impact areas and low human impact areas. This result agrees with a growing body of literature that shows wildlife tend to respond more strongly to direct interactions with humans compared to indirect interactions with human impacts on the surrounding landscape. My results suggest that as long as alligator nesting habitat stays intact and usable, female alligators appear to be willing and able to nest in areas of relatively high levels of human impacts
Power of partnership: The effects of parent training in aided-language input on the use of core vocabulary boards in the homes of preschool children: A program evaluation
Get PDFAugmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems play a crucial role in enhancing communication, language development, and learning for children with complex communication needs (CCN). Research suggests that AAC can significantly improve interaction with communication partners and mitigate risks in various developmental areas such as functional communication skills, speech, social engagement, and academic participation.
Early intervention is paramount for children with CCN to foster speech and language development, enabling them to express needs, interact socially, and lay the groundwork for future language skills. Introducing AAC systems early on and ensuring frequent exposure are essential for natural integration. Parents and caregivers must familiarize themselves with the system to support effective communication exchanges and model language use consistently.
Encouraging children with CCN to engage in communication exchanges across diverse settings and with different partners is critical for skill generalization. Effective parent training programs have shown positive outcomes in enhancing parental comfort and proficiency in using specific communication interventions and AAC tools at home. By participating in targeted training on early communication development, core vocabulary utilization, and aided language input techniques, parents have reported increased confidence in employing AAC strategies across various contexts with their children
The perceptions of black women in principalships on navigating and negotiating the racial contexts of their equity-focused leadership: A Q methodology study
Get PDFOne consequence of the Brown v. Board of Education (1954) ruling regarding desegregation of American public schools has been the destabilization of Black educators’ legacy of school leadership (Tillman, 2004). The effects of these failures continues to be problematic in US public education. Students of color account for over half of all P-12 enrollments, in contrast to the disproportionate lack of diversity among its teaching and leadership rosters (Frankenberg, et al., 2019; NCES, 2018, 2022). The stagnant rate at which American schools have diversified principal leadership since Brown v. Board (1954) begs the question of how equipped schools are to understand and serve an increasingly culturally and linguistically diverse US student population (Frankenberg et al., 2019; Gay, 2010, 2018; Horsford, et al., 2011; Ladson-Billings, 1994; Paris & Alim, 2017).
The lack of racial of diversity among public school teachers persists despite Brown v. Board’s (1954) intentions in contrast to the student racial demographics, and moreover school principals demographics with a mere 7% being Black women (NCES, 2021; USDOE, 2016). More research is needed to explore Black women’s experiences given the potential implications for better supporting this group of school leaders, and by extension, support needed for the students they serve.
The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of Black women in principalships regarding how they navigated and negotiated racial contexts while leading for equity. The research question that guided this study was, “What perspectives do Black women in principalships hold regarding how they navigate and negotiate the racial contexts of their equity-focused leadership?” Using the theoretical framework of Black Feminist Thought (BFT) to elevate the voices of Black women, paired with the methodological framework of Q Methodology, BFT and Q Methodology was utilized to explore the subjective perceptions of Black women in principalships on leading for equity
Florida Series 9
No full textOil on Canvas
26 x 20
Gift of Pat Vailhttps://digitalcommons.unf.edu/library_art/1114/thumbnail.jp
Member\u27s Receipt Books and Envelope
Get PDFDocuments: Receipt books of payments for Afro-American Life Insurance Company policy. Includes a receipt book envelope. Southern Life and Health Insurance Company receipt also included. Circa 1930-193
Community Chest of Jacksonville and Duval County
Get PDFCard: Eartha White\u27s pledge card for $5.00 for the Community Chest Drive. Envelope included. Undated
Unidentified People in Front of Porch
Get PDFPhotograph: Unidentified man, woman, and children standing in front of unidentified building. Image found with notes and envelope. Part of assorted miscellaneous notes kept by Eartha White. Undated.https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/eartha_images/2289/thumbnail.jp
Silver Fox (for Shirley) 2
No full textAcrylic paint on Plexiglas
36 x 60, right side of diptych
Gift of the Artisthttps://digitalcommons.unf.edu/library_art/1128/thumbnail.jp
Contemplation
No full textOil on canvas
22 x 32 inches
Gift of the Ibach Familyhttps://digitalcommons.unf.edu/library_art/1097/thumbnail.jp