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Developing Recommendations for More Inclusive Academic Librarian On-Site Interviews
No full textThis chapter will discuss the work of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), library faculty Ad Hoc Committee for Diverse Recruitment and Retention: Campus Visits and Interviews (hereafter referred to as the campus visits committee), which was formed by the library faculty in 2020 to recommend ways for the faculty interview process to be more inclusive and to allow candidates from diverse backgrounds to excel during their interview process. The culmination of the committee’s work was the internal report for library faculty, Recommendations for Hosting UNLV Library Faculty Candidates, which is in the process of being implemented for faculty searches within the University Libraries. The goal of these recommendations is to improve search committee and human resources processes, thus enhancing the final-round interview experiences of candidates for library faculty positions
Self-Perception and Positive Stereotype Endorsement
No full textThe origin and reasoning behind the use of racial stereotypes has been a point of interest for researchers over the years. Many different theories have been proposed including those related to cognitive, evolutionary, and motivational explanations. However, most of these theories and the research backing them primarily focus on negative stereotyping. The origin of positive stereotyping, which also has negative implications associated with their use, has not been evaluated fully. Previous research has suggested that the motive to preserve self-worth and positive self-concept may play a role in stereotype endorsement. Two studies were conducted with the purpose of investigating whether one’s perception of their self-concept affects stereotype endorsement, with particular interest in positive stereotype endorsement. The first study examined if lower perceived self-concept is associated with higher levels of stereotype endorsement toward out-groups both generally and more specifically. Results showed a positive relationship between White participant’s self-concept score of positive Hispanic and endorsement of positive Hispanic stereotypes. Additionally, Black participants that were more conservative or high in social dominance showed the same positive relationship between self- concept of Hispanic positive traits and positive stereotype endorsement of Hispanic stereotypes. For the specific traits, results showed a positive relationship between the self-concept item “I am honest” and endorsement of the stereotype “Hispanic individuals are honest” for both White and Black Participants. Another positive relationship was found between the self-concept item “I am hard working” and the endorsement of the stereotype “Hispanic individuals are hardworking” for White participants. In the second study, bogus measures were used to control participants perceptions of self-concept, specifically related to intelligence and work ethic. Individuals were assigned to either a low or high group for either intelligence or work ethic. Endorsement levels of stereotypes related to intelligence and work ethic were compared between high and low groups. Results showed no significant differences between high or low conditions for both intelligence and work ethic
Voices From the Field: Black Women Who Have Successfully Transcended the Leadership Pipeline into Superintendency
No full textBlack women have a distinct journey within the realm of education, one that can only be fully comprehended and articulated by Black women themselves. However, even with their insights, not all readers will grasp the intense scrutiny Black women face when they strive for leadership roles, particularly in superintendency. This study aims to delve into the experiences of Black women who have risen to superintendency, examining the challenges they\u27ve encountered. It seeks to address four key questions through the lenses of Critical Race Feminism and Black Feminist Thought: What barriers do Black aspiring women leaders confront as they ascend to superintendency? Why are qualified Black women not securing superintendency contracts? How does intersectionality impact the upward mobility of Black women aspiring to become superintendents? What strategies have Black women who have attained superintendency roles employed to reach their positions? Through the narratives of these women, researchers will gain insights into how intersectionality influences their success, both from an external perspective and within their own experiences
Notes of a Nostalgic Nigerian
No full textYoung Nigerians are leaving home in droves due to economic hardship. Many have found legitimate routes to the West and are settling and thriving in their chosen fields. This mass exodus is both beneficial and unsettling. Beneficial in the sense that the migrant leaves as an act of love to support their families back home. Unsettling, because the homefront is destabilised by this separation, thereby rocking familial equilibriums. In these essays, I write about this tug and pull between the necessity of an exit from home and the homesickness that comes after. I also detail ways that I cope in America, the methods that keep me afloat in a strange place. Most of the coping mechanisms are fashion, dating apps, therapy, and of course, writing. In the essay on fashion, I write about how I wear myself as boldly as I can so as not to drown in a sea of anonymity. In the therapy piece, I discuss my origin and ways its memories keep me grounded and tethered to my true identity. Some of the essays are written in epistolary format: to strangers that I have met on my way, who leave remarkable impressions and make me see ways I negotiate my existence in the world as a migrant and also as a woman. Another letter is addressed to family members, where I relay my American experience. This is overall a work of nostalgia, an anchor cast between a new country and an older country that is truly my home
The Southern Nevada Care Economy: Challenges and Opportunities
No full textNational policymakers increasingly recognize the care economy as an essential economic driver, contributing $648 billion annually to the U.S. economy and supporting 3.6 million jobs. The care economy is also critical in driving economic development and prosperity in Southern Nevada. Yet, as this Tripp Umbach analysis finds, Southern Nevada’s care economy dramatically underperforms compared to national benchmarks and peer regions. High caregiving costs and limited access to care for children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities in Southern Nevada strain families, businesses, and public resources. This burden reduces workforce participation, productivity, and economic growth. Low pay and high turnover among care workers further escalate costs for employers, while unaffordable child or elder care forces many people to leave the workforce for unpaid caregiving roles, hindering regional economic resilience and sustainability. Addressing these issues in the care economy is vital to unlocking Southern Nevada’s full economic and social potential
Top Tier 2.0: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
No full textResearch, scholarship, and creative activity are all integral to the university. Our efforts focus on increasing innovation and excellence in research, with multiple interdisciplinary opportunities, especially those opportunities that capitalize on specific aspects that make us unique and further support scholarly and creative activity.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/top_tier_focus/1034/thumbnail.jp
Redesigning Studentscapes The Future of Outdoor Educational Spaces
No full textCurrently, there is very little research in the field of architecture that touches upon mental health. While there were many articles that were written during this period discussing the correlation between architecture and mental health, most of them were not peer-reviewed studies and did not specify any mental illness, but were instead very broad and vague. In a recent investigation from 2020, researchers found that between 2008 and 2020, there were a total of 59 academic papers published discussing the relationship between architecture and at least 1 mental illness (Aljunaidy & Adi, 2020). The majority (66%) of articles focused on either autism or dementia. Articles discussing anxiety and depression, the two leading mental illnesses in the country accounted for only 8% of total scholarship. When stress- related disorders were added to the aforementioned categories, the number of articles increased to 20%. Given the increased awareness around mental health and the prevalence of anxiety and depression, it was unfortunate that there were only 12 articles written in the span of 12 years that discussed the topic in relation to architecture.
Of the 2 articles discussing anxiety disorders, only one of them focused on generalized anxiety disorder, and it was related to healthcare settings. Of the 3 articles discussing depression, 2 of them focused on psychiatric healthcare facilities, and the third one vaguely mentioned architecture, but was not substantial enough to constitute as architectural research. This means that in the past decade there were 0 research articles discussing the relationship between school architecture and generalized anxiety or depression, the two most prevalent mental illnesses amongst school-age children and teenagers.
Given the prevalence of anxiety related disorders amonst K-12 students, it seems there is a gap in the current scholarship surrounding school architecture. This project aims to begin filling that gap by relating the built environment of a school with the psychology of the students within.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/arch_grad_capstones/1059/thumbnail.jp
Exploring Mental Health Providers\u27 Willingness to Integrate Digital Applications for Gen-Z Students
No full textMental health services have expanded significantly throughout recent years, alongside the virtualization of said services since the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, digital mental health applications (DMHAs) are now widely available. Generation-Z college students are a demographic that both grew up with this technology and is associated with a high risk of mental illness development during their time in higher education. Integration of familiar technology and necessary mental health services could potentially help address their unique psychological needs. This study explores mental healthcare providers’ perspectives on incorporating DMHAs into their therapy services to Gen-Z college students. An anonymous survey was distributed to 20 mental health professionals and their views on technology in their practice. Data was then analyzed using sentiment analysis, a machine learning technique that determines whether a participant’s opinion had a positive, negative, or neutral sentiment. Preliminary findings reveal that approximately 45% of sentiments were positive, 33% were negative, and 22% were neutral. While professionals expressed willingness to integrate a certain degree of technology into their practice, there were still concerns raised regarding ethics, confidentiality, technological challenges for both patients and providers, and potential disruptions to the therapeutic relationship. These findings suggest that although DMHAs can offer potential benefits to the patient, issues related to confidentiality, ethics, and technological competency may limit widespread adoption in mental health practices.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/durep_lightning/1039/thumbnail.jp
Strangers to the Algorithm: the Effects of Algorithmic Decision-Making in Removal Proceedings on Due Process Rights
No full textThis paper investigates the impact of algorithmic decision-making tools on due process rights, particularly within immigration removal proceedings. Deviating from prior studies, which primarily focused on various measures of fairness or the long-term racial stratification as a consequence of these tools, this research emphasizes the implications for due process—a fundamental legal principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. By examining ICE\u27s use of these tools between July 2012 (when they were adopted) and October 2016, the study reveals the ways algorithmic input may inadvertently erode principles of procedural justice, especially adjudicatorial independence, in a setting where the rights of non-citizens are already under significant strain. Through an analysis of FOIA-sourced ICE risk assessment data and detention rates, the study looks at the discretionary behavior of ICE field officers—as a proxy for independent decision-making—and how this behavior is affected by the adoption of algorithmic recommendations and subsequent updates to the algorithmic regime. The results indicate that updates to the algorithmic regimes employed by ICE Officers produced pronounced and sustained reductions in discretionary behavior, providing troubling evidence that the integration of these tools may unduly constrain officer judgment and erode the foundational principle of adjudicative independence within immigration proceedings.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/durep_podium/1052/thumbnail.jp
Factors Related to Racial Trauma Distress Among BIPOC College Students
No full textRacial trauma distress is when post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms occur due to repeated and cumulative experiences of racism and can negatively impacted Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). Consensus in research findings strongly suggest that BIPOC students are more likely to experience racism on university campuses than non-BIPOC students. To mitigate some of these negative outcomes, existing research has shown that psychological safety, resilience, and intraminority solidarity are protective factors for BIPOC students experiencing race-related distress. However, little is known about the frequency of racial trauma distress among BIPOC college students and how these variables may protect against racial trauma distress. Therefore, we examined whether psychological safety, resilience, and intraminority solidarity significantly predicted more or less racial trauma distress among BIPOC college students. Data were collected from 254 BIPOC college students (Mage = 19.45, SD = 3.00) who completed an online survey. A multiple regression model was used to examine whether the predictors significantly predicted racial trauma distress. Results suggest that psychological safety and resilience were significant negative predictors of racial trauma distress. However, intraminority solidarity was a significant positive predictor of racial trauma distress. This research contributes valuable insights into the interaction between psychological safety, resilience, intraminority solidarity, and racial trauma distress and the roles these variables play as potential mitigators against the race-based stress of racial trauma. Understanding the link between these factors and racial trauma distress is crucial for developing effective interventions to address the negative effects of racial trauma distress among BIPOC college students.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/durep_posters/1228/thumbnail.jp