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Redesigning Course Placement in Service of Guided Pathways
Get PDFPrior to the Guided Pathways movement, a litany of research in community colleges showed that course placement was inaccurate and ineffective. This article argues that placement might be redesigned, addressing erroneous assumptions about student success in service of pathways. This new placement would integrate three main areas of student success research, positioning placement as (1) a means of connecting with students and building sense of belonging, (2) guided by a holistic understanding of student potential, and (3) seeking to connect them with a network of effective interventions
COVID-19 and Basic Need Insecurities: How Administrators Addressed BNI During and Beyond the Pandemic
Get PDFBasic need insecurities (BNI) often impact the ability of community college students to persist and complete their goals. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated BNI for students, forcing administrators to address BNI. The purpose of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of the leadership strategies and competencies that contributed to how administrators responded to BNI during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify the changes that were implemented to support community college students in Texas during this time. The study found that demonstrating compassion and care to students and employees; establishing open, clear, concise, and constant communication; collaborating and empowering employees with knowledge and tools were vital for addressing students\u27 BNI during the pandemic. The most impactful implementation was the creation of a one-stop shop where wrap-around services were provided to address BNI, including mental health, food pantries, clothes closets, personal hygiene products, childcare, transportation, emergency aid, and housing assistance
Nutrikinetic Evaluation and Modeling of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 in Beef Cattle
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects on feed intake, growth performance, and health when calcidol [25(OH)D3] or a combination of calcidol and beta-carotene was supplemented in high-risk, newly received growing beef heifers.
Study Description: A total of 480 crossbred high-risk heifers (body weight (BW) = 500 ± 35 lb) were fed one of four dietary treatments for a 56-day receiving period. All cattle received a 60 net energy for gain diet limit-fed at 2.2% of BW (dry matter basis). Treatments included: 1) 3,000 IU/head/day added vitamin D3 (Control), 2) 0.5 mg/head/day calcidol; (HyD, DSM Nutritional Products, Plainsboro, NJ; HyD Low); 3) 1.0 mg/head/day calcidol (HyD High); and 4) 1.0 mg/head/day calcidol and 100 mg of beta-carotene (Victus Transition; DSM Nutritional Products, Plainsboro, NJ; HyD + BC).
Results: Final BW, average daily gain, gain:feed, and dry matter intake did not differ (P ≥ 0.36) among treatments. Heifers fed HyD High had greater (P \u3c 0.01) serum 25(OH)D3 concentrations than heifers fed HyD Low at days 14, 28, and 56. At days 14, 28, and 56, all heifers supplemented with HyD (HyD Low, HyD High, HyD + BC) had greater (P \u3c 0.01) serum 25(OH)D3 concentrations compared with heifers fed Control. The overall prevalence of respiratory morbidity and mortality was 54.6% and 1.45%, respectively. No treatment differences (P ≥ 0.16) were detected for first, second, or third respiratory morbidity or mortality. Overall, supplementation with calcidol or combination of calcidol and beta-carotene did not affect feed intake, growth performance, or health of high-risk, newly received heifers.
The Bottom Line: Calcidol supplementation is the most efficient way to elevate circulating serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D3. However, this study showed no significant differences between treatments in feed intake, growth performance, or health in high-risk, newly receiving beef cattle
Editor Thank You to Reviewers for 108(4)
Get PDFThe editors of 108(4) would like to thank the reviewers of this issue. We have also included a note on new journal processes
Margaret C. Flinn, editor. Drawing (in) the Feminine: Bande Dessinée and Women. The Ohio State University Press, 2024.
Get PDFReview of Margaret C. Flinn, editor. Drawing (in) the Feminine: Bande Dessinée and Women. The Ohio State University Press, 2024. xii + 263 pp
Breaking the Cycle: Reforming Child Support Debt and Employment Barriers for Incarcerated Parents
Get PDFThis policy brief examines the challenges faced by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals in managing child support debt while navigating financial and employment disparities. Research indicates that up to 85% of incarcerated men have child support obligations, with some states reporting rates as high as 100% (May, 2017). The rapid accumulation of debt during incarceration and the limited post-release earning potential contribute to cycles of economic instability, family disruption, and recidivism.
This brief presents evidence-based policy recommendations to address these challenges, including debt restructuring and suspension programs, enhanced vocational and employment support, a shift from punitive to rehabilitative enforcement strategies, improved data collection for targeted policy solutions, and greater investment in family support services. Implementing these reforms can help policymakers promote economic self-sufficiency, strengthen family relationships, and create a more supportive and equitable system for affected families
Voraxor for Burndown and Residual Weed Control in Spring Fallow
No full textThe addition of Voraxor improved the burndown rate of all weed species evaluated compared to Zidua SC plus Enlist One, Boundary 6.5, or Matador-S alone early in the season. The 1.0 oz rate of Voraxor was as effective as the 1.4 oz rate for most species evaluated; only Palmer amaranth and green foxtail responded differently between Voraxor rates. Voraxor-containing treatments controlled Palmer amaranth, Russian thistle, and green foxtail 90% or more at 35 days after treatment, and kochia and puncturevine 84% to 100%
Weed Control and Corn Yield Following Preemergence and Sequential Applications of Mesotrione-based Premixtures
No full textAll herbicides evaluated provided good control of Palmer amaranth, kochia, and Russian thistle at Garden City and Palmer amaranth and common sunflower at Manhattan early in the season. Control of Russian thistle at Garden City, sunflower at Manhattan, and Palmer amaranth at both locations. remained high with all treatments throughout the season. Trivolt at 20 oz/a controlled entireleaf morningglory 73% at Manhattan early in the season. Morningglory control was greater than 92% with all treatments except Storen at 2.4 qt/a plus atrazine or Acuron preemergence (PRE) later in the season. Minor (\u3c10%) corn injury was observed at Manhattan, but grain yields did not differ by the end of the season. At Garden City, grain yields were highest when Acuron plus atrazine or Storen plus atrazine were applied PRE, and when split applications of Lumax EZ or Storen were applied PRE followed by postemergence (POST). Producers need to be aware that below-labeled rates of herbicides can increase the risk of herbicide resistance development, and control of late-emerging weeds is important
Factors Influencing Vegetable Consumption Among Floridians: An Exploratory Study
No full textVegetable consumption plays a vital role in promoting health and preventing disease, yet intake remains below recommended levels across the United States, particularly in Florida, a major vegetable-producing state. Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behavior, this research examined Floridian consumers\u27 vegetable purchasing behaviors and preferences, focusing on the influence of demographic, social, and contextual factors. Data were collected through a cross-sectional online survey of 756 residents, selected via quota sampling to reflect variation across age, gender, ethnicity, education, occupation, and political beliefs. Participants responded to a structured questionnaire assessing demographic characteristics, purchasing patterns, and vegetable preferences. Multiple linear regression analysis identified key predictors of vegetable expenditures, while principal component analysis revealed underlying patterns in preferred vegetable qualities. Findings indicate that freshness was the most valued attribute, with supermarkets serving as the primary source of vegetables. Broccoli and lettuce emerged as the most frequently consumed vegetables. Higher expenditures were associated with being female, African American, a homemaker, and with preferences for fresh and organic options. Notably, organic and non-GMO attributes accounted for a significant portion of consumer choices. These insights offer valuable guidance for designing targeted communication and policy interventions to enhance vegetable accessibility and dietary diversity. Addressing demographic disparities in vegetable consumption can contribute to more effective public health strategies and market development efforts in Florida and similar contexts
Comparison of a Pretest Versus a Retrospective Pretest with Parents and Children Involved in the Strengthening Families Program
No full textA retrospective pretest (a survey technique in which participants are asked to indicate their level of understanding, attitudes, and skills prior to the intervention, even though they are asked after the intervention occurred) for identifying a self-reported program effect may be more accurate than a pretest due to bias toward more favorable behavior reporting at baseline. This study compares a pretest (or preintervention) and a retrospective pretest for evaluating the effect of the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) for parents and youth. Analyses are based on 135 parents and 137 youth who received the SFP intervention and completed a pretest and retrospective pretest. Data was collected in 2023. Overestimation bias in the pretest was identified for several items and corresponding constructs related to parenting and family functioning (bonding, boundaries, monitoring, and child good behavior). This overestimation may be due to lack of trust in the service delivery, lower mindfulness about adequate parenting and family functioning, and a desire to be more socially appropriate. The level of overestimation bias was not dependent on who the child lives with (mother, father, both, neither), sex, age, race, or ethnicity. A retrospective pretest can help lower overestimation bias and provide a more accurate indication of program efficacy based on a within group design