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Blue Resilience: Is There A Need For An Alaskan Coastal Career Development Framework?
Get PDFYouth career outmigration has increased in Alaska’s coastal communities in the last few decades. The ocean and ocean-adjacent industries that comprise the blue economy make up the majority of the employment options in places have experienced declines within these regions which has been attributed to the outward movement of young people. The dynamic history of Alaska has had specific impacts with regards to Alaskan coastal communities, their ocean-resource economies, and thus, the potential for young people to find career paths within them. Potential economic-resource vulnerabilities could be mapped along with the complex systems to help build resilience within those communities. Moreover, Alaska’s education and existing career programs both hint at gaps for workforce pathways. Iceland has created fisheries and aquaculture schools to help curtail these trends which could serve as an example for Alaska since they share many commonalities. The research conducted in this paper involves Alaskan community and industry subject matter experts, local businesses, and seniors in high school in coastal villages to garner insight into the potential creation of such a program. Information gathered from codified interviews and surveys of leaders and industry suggest there is a wide range of opinions regarding the current state of these communities; however all shared the belief that a youth-targeted career program would be a positive solution. The surveyed students demonstrated mixed feelings about whether or not they would participate, but do have interest in learning more about their options. Literature on Alaskan fisheries access career development suggests that generational influence and exposure may have an influence on the interest of young people which should be a key feature in program outreach. On the whole, there is a shared interest in an Alaskan “blue” career development program designed to assist young people learn more about job prospects in their coastal communities. The program should look at existing and growing opportunities, potential futures in a rapidly changing world, and meet students where they are
Responding To Student Disclosures: A Narrative Inquiry Of Online College Instructors’ Experiences Handling Disclosures Of Personal Trauma In Their Asynchronous Online Classrooms
Get PDFResearch in higher education indicates students may disclose personal trauma and/or sensitive information in their college classrooms when learning about sensitive academic content; and as a result, these situations may trigger disclosure of previous and/or current personal traumatic experiences (Greener et. al., 1984; Lindecker et. al., 2021; Papadatou-Pastou et al., 2019). However, research relating to online disclosures by students, especially in asynchronous courses, is limited (Hew, 2005; Lindecker et al., 2021; Lister, et al., 2021) despite continual increase in enrollment of online studies in the United States (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2020). This research study narrows the gap in literature related to disclosures in online environments and instructors\u27 ability to recognize and respond during these difficult moments. Given the rapidly accelerating number of students taking online courses, it is critical for higher education stakeholders to reflect on the disclosures of trauma and sensitive information in online courses to better support instructors and students in remote environments. This narrative inquiry study explored the lived and told stories of asynchronous online instructors and underscores the need for additional training in higher education to better support instructors when academic content and other circumstances results in student self-disclosures of personal trauma and/or sensitive information in asynchronous courses. Using Bandura’s (1977, 1986, 1994, 1999) selfefficacy theory to guide this study and drawing on the four antecedents of performance experiences, vicarious (learning) experiences, verbal persuasion (encouragement) and physiological (emotional) states, this study answered two research questions: (1) How do instructors handle disclosure of personal trauma when teaching sensitive academic content that may trigger previous and/or current personal traumatic experiences within their asynchronous online undergraduate students? And (2) How prepared do instructors feel to recognize signs of personal trauma in their students when teaching asynchronous online classes? Findings from this study indicate instructor\u27s self-efficacy levels are generally high relative to antecedents of verbal persuasion, and physiological states. In addition, while instructor’s self-efficacy level are high with respect to performance experiences (recognition of disclosures) conversely there appears to be vulnerabilities in instructor’s self-efficacy levels surrounding performance experiences (specific to levels of preparedness with respect to instructor training/skillset when responding to disclosures) and vicarious experiences. As well, this research indicated the need for increased support and training for higher education instructors to better recognize and respond to these difficult disclosures by students in their asynchronous online courses. All participants reported providing disclaimer statements to students and the benefits of employing these disclaimer statements to asynchronous students, either regarding mental health and community resources available and/or providing messages relative to sensitive content being taught in the modules in their courses
Perspective Chapter: Multi-Omic Approaches To Vaccine Development Against Helminth Diseases
No full textThough the past three decades have led to a renaissance in vaccine design, the development of vaccines that protect against helminth diseases remains elusive. The need for protective vaccines for humans and livestock remains urgent because of the side-effect profiles of anti-helminthic drugs and the growing incidence of antimicrobial resistance and declining efficacy. The “-omics” era has led to renewed interest in vaccine development against helminth diseases, as candidate vaccines can now be designed, evaluated, and refined in a fraction of the time previously required. In this chapter, we describe and review genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic approaches to the design of vaccines against helminth diseases
Postcard, Still-Hildreth Sanatorium
No full textView of building and grounds from the north-west, Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium, Macon, Missouri
A Walk Through Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Get PDFIn a world of uncertainness, a walk through the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens provides a unique sense of comfort. The fresh air, vibrant flowers, beautiful butterflies, and astounding garden trolls all provide a new perspective on nature. Taking the time to slow down and absorb what is around you is truly a medicine in itself. An all natural stress and anxiety relief is just what me and my classmates needed to to keep us feeling grounded in this world we are living in. It provided a relief of our current obligations in healthcare, and an opportunity to embrace the beautiful nature that is in front of us. I encourage you all to get your dose of garden medicine, and take a deep breath to reset your mind and body. It might be just the thing you need
Deeply Rooted
Get PDFI captured this photo on my first solo hike, a very memorable moment for me. I was tired and questioning why I was putting myself in this position. No one would know if I turned back, but I would. Right at that moment, I stopped looking down at my feet and looked up at this scene. “Oh wow,” I said. The trees, strong and tall, but that was not what captured my attention. It was the roots. Exposed, intricate, and vulnerable and I realized at that moment that this scene portrayed me. The journey has been an uphill climb that has made me wary, questioning my beliefs, strength, intentions, willingness to persevere, and decisions. I push myself to the breaking point time and time again, but all is forgotten in the aftermath. I saw nothing but beauty. Most look at the trees not realizing the roots they have had to grow to be this powerful. At every stage of our lives, every challenge, and experience our roots are growing and intertwining with each other. I am learning to pause and appreciate them and appreciate the roots of others. My roots are hidden deep within me and only I have the power to reveal them to the world
An Interprofessional Care Approach to Long COVID Treatment
No full textAn interprofessional approach to providing care to patients struggling with long COVID is superior in quality than individualized care. In a collaborative effort, we provided the three pillars of biological, social, and psychological support to our patients struggling with this disease. We did this by providing resources available in Maine that were aimed to provide personal structural support to our patient, categorized in all three pillars. We determined that mental health and partner support were priorities of each profession. In conclusion, an interprofessional team-based approach to patient care promotes the most holistic patient care.https://dune.une.edu/cecespring2022/1007/thumbnail.jp
The Power of Interprofessional Collaboration in Building Rapport: Addressing Long-COVID Through Telehealth
No full textResearch poster detailing interprofessional collaboration between multiple healthcare fields in building rapport through motivational interviewing. Students learn to develop interprofessional skills collaborating with Osteopathic Medicine, Allopathic Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work fields to create the best plan of care for our Telehealth patient, Amanda. A focus is placed on remaining patient-centered when approaching our patient\u27s struggles with long-COVID symptoms and exploring practical options for symptomatic treatment and lifestyle modifications.https://dune.une.edu/cecespring2022/1001/thumbnail.jp
Telehealth for Dummies: A Novice’s Guide to Interprofessional Telehealth
Get PDFThis project provides a foundation for future interprofessional cohorts to navigate the complexities of telehealth for a team-based approach. We used a retrospective review of our interprofessional team immersion project (IPTI) to determine what we would continue in the future and what we would do differently to provide the best care for our patient.https://dune.une.edu/cecespring2022/1003/thumbnail.jp
The Effects Of Propofol Versus Sevoflurane In Surgical Lung Cancer Patients
Get PDFNon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most prevalent type of lung cancer. Lung cancer leads all cancer death rates worldwide. Surgical treatment for NSCLC warrants a role for the anesthetist to influence recurrence-free survival, overall survivability, and overall mortality. Literature suggests propofol and sevoflurane are linked to immunosuppressive characteristics by decreasing immunity via different mechanisms. Propofol has known anti-inflammatory effects, but studies reveal sevoflurane has similar capabilities. Sevoflurane may attenuate the metastatic potential of lung cancer by stopping platelet activation, but sevoflurane may also enhance other pathways of metastasis. Similarly, propofol has anti-metastatic abilities, hindering angiogenesis by downregulating necessary growth factors. Propofol and sevoflurane influence various NSCLC growth and metastasis mechanisms, but research is inconclusive on how propofol or sevoflurane definitively affects outcomes with NSCLC. Heterogenous clinical evidence supports a propofol TIVA for improved recurrence-free survivability, increased overall survivability, and decreased overall mortality more than inhalation anesthetics. Ultimately, more research is needed to justify the preferred anesthetic