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The Martyrdom of the Sixteen Carmelites of Compiègne: A Christian Crowning of the Philosophers\u27 Century
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Talking Ghosts, Living Traditions: Political Violence, Catholicism, and Seamus Heaney\u27s Station Island
No full textLeadership in Human Service Organizations and Social Work Practice
Get PDFThis Banded Dissertation focuses on the need for leadership training in schools of social work. The dissertation presents three distinct scholarly Products on leadership in the social work profession. It also explores the leadership styles of leaders in Human Service Organizations (HSOs) and examines how their styles are impacted during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The first scholarly Product is a conceptual manuscript examining leadership within social work practice. It argues that continuous, enhanced training that includes intentional recruitment is necessary for increasing social workers\u27 presence as leaders of HSOs. The second scholarly product presents the results of a qualitative research study examining changes in leaders’ styles in managing their organizations before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The study conducted semi-structured interviews with leaders of HSOs, and the results highlight how leadership styles changed to accommodate the needs of the organizations’ stakeholders. The findings from this research show a transformational leadership style to be the most effective leadership style required of successful HSO leaders during the COVID-19 crisis. Two major themes emerged from the study: COVID-19 brought about (1) leadership style changes and had a (2) significant operational impact. The third Product of this Banded Dissertation is a peer-reviewed conference presentation titled, “Importance of Leadership Training in Social Work Schools,” given at the Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy (IARCA) Annual Conference
These Connections Ground Me: Online Nontraditional Student Social Location and Social Connectedness
No full textPrevious research has examined the influences of belonging and peer connection on student academic perseverance, with social connection positively influencing academic success and retention. Much of the previous research focused on traditional college-age students, not accounting for demographic shifts in who is applying to, and enrolling in, American universities. More women and more BIPOC students are enrolling in post-secondary programs. Additionally, more adult learners, also referred to as nontraditional students (older, working, parenting) are enrolling in postsecondary programs, including programs offered online. The availability of online programs continues to increase, partially in response to the growing number of nontraditional students needing greater program flexibility. Despite increasing enrollment, universities experience challenges in retaining online nontraditional students. Building on previous research, this Banded Dissertation explores the relationships between social location, role identity, and social connectedness for online nontraditional students. Three scholarships products were completed for the Banded Dissertation including: (a) a research-based manuscript exploring the relationship between online nontraditional student social location, role identity, sense of belonging, and academic perseverance, (b) a conceptual paper examining the use of culturally responsive teaching aligned with anti-racist and feminist teaching strategies to foster student belonging and boost retention in online social work programs, and (c) a conference eposter conceptualizing the use of culturally responsive teaching practices to foster greater inclusivity in online social work classrooms. Implications for online educational practice and enhancing retention are addressed
The Day Ernest Hemingway Died
No full textExamines the details and various accounts of Hemingway\u27s wounding in World War I and the decades-long record of self-generated falsehoods about his wartime experiences. Erroneously dates-more than once-the mortar explosion at Fossalta di Piave to July 8, 1917, instead of 1918
Hemingway\u27s Horses
No full textExtensive study of the horse\u27s critical role in modern warfare (from saddle horse to workhorse) through an examination of primary works between 1550 and 1950 that shaped historical thought on horsemanship and cavalry. Subchapter treats Hemingway\u27s employment of the bullfight in Death in the Afternoon as an extended metaphor for war, with the ring representing the battlefield and horses representing both humans and horses in battle