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Buddhism for Thinkers
No full textThis book is an introduction to Buddhist philosophy. It uses the methods of analytic philosophy to approach the major topics of Buddhism.https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/university-archives-msu-authors/1498/thumbnail.jp
Budget and Collection Management Communication Strategies, Tools, and Methods
No full textMany libraries face challenging budget situations. Communication with departments and administration about budget management and related changes to collections can be crucial to maintain constructive relationships and to improve cooperative planning. Academic libraries often rely on librarian liaisons to communicate directly with departments, but additional communication efforts are sometimes pursued. Libraries could learn from one another by sharing their communication strategies, tools, and methods. Our library has recently focused on collections communication across a range of projects and audiences. These projects have included a budget reduction plan and major print deselection project, as well as ongoing, prospective budget management. The audiences have included the entire campus, a specific college, the Vice Provost individually, and various departments. The tools have included campus emails and news stories, a video, an online dashboard, and more. In this presentation, a panel from one library will run through a series of brief examples. Other libraries might want to adapt some of these approaches for their own environments. We’re also hoping to inspire other libraries to share what they’ve done. It seems budget management will only grow more difficult. We need to communicate as successfully as possible to achieve the best possible outcomes
Conceptualizing and Operationalizing Equity in School District Strategic Planning: From Paper to Practice to Performance
No full textThis qualitative document analysis examined how five school districts in a major metropolitan area in the Midwest conceptualize and operationalize equity in their strategic planning documents, and the extent to which their stated intentions align with measurable outcomes. Grounded in Critical Race Theory, particularly the concepts of racism\u27s permanence and interest convergence, the study analyzed 67 documents, including strategic plans, board materials, achievement data, and policy documents collected between May and June 2025. Through systematic three-phase coding informed by critical discourse analysis, four distinct equity approach typologies emerged: Transformative Anti-Racist, Liberal Excellence, Individual Achievement, and Resource Equity. Findings reveal that all districts, regardless of typology, employed interest convergence, whether knowingly or unknowingly, to advance equity initiatives in ways that served multiple stakeholder interests while producing performative rather than transformative outcomes. Despite varied approaches and explicit equity commitments, persistent achievement gaps across racial groups remained in all five districts. The study demonstrates that resource abundance does not predict equity advancement; rather, explicit theoretical frameworks, authentic community partnerships, and acknowledgment of racism\u27s permanence distinguish districts achieving stronger alignment between stated intentions and implementation processes. However, outcome transformation remained limited across all approaches, suggesting systemic constraints beyond individual district control or an abolishment of current systems. The research contributes a Transformative Equity-Based Strategic Planning Framework for districts seeking to move beyond performative equity work toward authentic institutional transformation within existing structural limitations
The Engineering Mindset: Blueprint for Change, Vol. 1: Institutional Guidelines for Implementing Change in Undergraduate Engineering and Engineering Technology Education
No full textVolume 1 of the Blueprint Report presents a comprehensive framework for transforming undergraduate engineering and engineering technology education in the United States. It builds on the 2024 Engineering Mindset Report and provides institutional-level strategies to implement its recommendations. The goal is to create a student-centered curriculum, increase access and success for underserved students, and create a future-ready engineering education system that broadens access and aligns with societal and technological needs
DisLIS interview with Alice Wong on Disability Visibility
No full textDisLIS editors interview Alice Wong about her disability advocacy and creative process
A Qualitative Examination of Special Education Directors\u27 Beliefs Regarding Restrictive Procedures
No full textThis study aimed to understand the beliefs of special education directors from Minnesota about restrictive procedures in K-12 public schools. Physical holding and seclusion are problematic because of injuries, emotional trauma, and increased use with students of color. In this basic qualitative study, 10 current special education directors in Minnesota were interviewed regarding their beliefs about seclusion and physical holding. The frameworks of critical race theory and transformational coaching were utilized to interpret results. Thematic analysis revealed that White participants believe that seclusion is necessary for students with the most intensive needs. For directors of color, beliefs focused on issues of systemic racism, including a strong belief in ending seclusion. All participants believe that physical holds are a necessary safety intervention. Recommendations include state oversight to ensure safety and leveraging person-centered approaches. White directors must engage in self-examination to shift mindsets that serve to maintain racist systems. Eliminating seclusion and using physical holds only as a last resort safety intervention is essential to improving the school experience for our most marginalized students
Knowledge and Education of Minnesota High School Coaches Regarding the Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders in High School Athletes
No full textThe purpose of this study was to assess the level of education and knowledge among Minnesota high school coaches regarding the signs and symptoms of eating disorders in high school athletes. Data were collected through a researcher-developed survey, adapted from three existing instruments. The survey was administered through Qualtrics and distributed to participants through email. The findings indicate that while Minnesota high school coaches possess some knowledge of eating disorder signs and symptoms, their formal training and education on the topic are limited. Most of the education or training received by coaches was obtained for reasons unrelated to their responsibilities as high school coaches in Minnesota. These results suggest the potential value of implementing mandatory education and training policies for high school coaches in Minnesota to increase awareness of eating disorders and enhance athlete well-being
Committed: Remembering Native Kinship in and beyond Institutions [book review]
No full textCommitted is a nuanced history of the Canton Indian Insane Asylum
Plate 11: Crow Wing River Sheet 4
No full texthttps://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/maps-mn-river-surveys-volume1/1012/thumbnail.jp