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Wearing Many Hats: The Lived Experience of Professional School Counselors
Get PDFThis study examines the lived experiences of urban school counselors. This qualitative phenomenological research attempts to examine roles and responsibilities of each school counselor. The focus is to identify roles assigned to the school counselor, how they are assigned, what sort of say school counselors have in those assignments, and suggestions they have to improve their assigned roles and responsibilities. The findings are analyzed and discussed, including themes of COVID-19, Challenges, Satisfaction, Professional Identity, and Advocacy. Clinical recommendations and future directions have been provided.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1205/thumbnail.jp
The Professional Habit of Self-Reflection for School Social Workers
No full textThroughout the course of a school day, school social workers collaborate as team members but also work in isolation to assess, intervene, and engage students and their families in addressing the social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs that affect student academic outcomes. In performing their roles and responsibilities, school social workers engage in navigating complex situations and must rely on their professional identity. Engaging in self-reflection allows them to recognize their strengths; acknowledge the influence of their personal and professional values on their thoughts, feelings, and actions; and address gaps in their knowledge and skills. This article will provide school social work interns, practitioners, field instructors, and educators with two self-reflective tools to include in their practice that can be implemented weekly or as situations occur. It will also illustrate how these tools may be used throughout the education, training, and practice of a school social worker.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1164/thumbnail.jp
Speech-language Pathologists’ Experience with Nursing Initiated Texture Modified Diets in Health Care Settings
No full textTexture modified diets (TMDs) are among the most widely used compensatory measures for managing dysphagia. TMDs are associated with significant risks involving nutrition, hydration, and quality of life. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are trained to evaluate and treat people with dysphagia and to assess client-specific appropriateness of TMDs. However, patients are regularly placed on TMDs by nursing staff without formal training in dysphagia and without SLP consult (Gurevich et al., 2021).https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1122/thumbnail.jp
Diurnal, Seasonal, and Vertical Changes in Photosynthetic Rates in Cinamomum camphora Forests in Subtropical China
Get PDFThe increase in the global atmospheric CO2 concentration is expected to increase the productivity of forests, but the dynamic processes of such increased productivity in the forest canopy remain unclear. In this study, diurnal and seasonal variations and vertical changes in photosynthetic rates were investigated in Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) forests in subtropical China. The effect of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) and CO2 concentrations on photosynthetic rates were also examined in the studied forests. Results showed the diurnal patterns of photosynthesis exhibited two peaks on sunny days, but only one peak on cloudy days. The daily average photosynthetic rate on cloudy days was approximately 74% of that on sunny days. The photosynthetic rate decreased along the vertical forest canopy profile. If the photosynthetic rate in the upper canopy layer was 100%, the corresponding rates were 83% and 25% in the middle and lower canopy layers, respectively. The rates of dark respiration derived from the PAR response curve were 1.73, 1.25, and 1.0 µmol m−2 s−1 for the upper, middle, and lower canopy layers, respectively. The apparent quantum yield of photosynthesis was 0.0183, 0.0186, and 0.0327 µmol CO2 µmol−1 PAR for the upper, middle, and lower canopy, respectively. The initial slope of the photosynthetic response curve to CO2 was highest in the upper canopy and lowest in the lower canopy. The seasonal variation in photosynthetic rates exhibited a two-peaked pattern at all canopy positions, with the two peaks occurring in June and September. The stand biomass and biomass carbon storage were 144.7 t ha−1 and 71.6 t C ha−1 in the examined forests, respectively. The study provides a scientific reference for future research on accessing carbon sequestration and designing forest management practices, specifically in regulating canopy structure in subtropical regions.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1065/thumbnail.jp
Effects of Litter Removal and Biochar Application on Soil Properties in Urban Forests of Southern China
Get PDFUrban forests are crucial components of cities, serving as vital ‘green lungs’ that embody urban civilization and sustainability. Despite their significance in maintaining the urban environment and ecological functions, management practices for urban forests can be unreasonable at times. This study investigated the impact of two common practices, litter removal and biochar application, on soil properties in an urban forest in Changsha city, China. The aim was to understand how these practices affect soil carbon, nutrients, and microbial activity in urban settings. The results showed that soil water content (SWC), pH, available phosphorus (AP), and soil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC) were significantly reduced in areas where litter was removed compared to areas where litter was retained. Conversely, biochar application led to a significant increase in SWC, pH, AP, and SMBC. The treatment alone had no significant effects on total nitrogen (TN), soil organic carbon (SOC), and soluble soil organic carbon (SSOC) in the examined urban forests. However, the SOC and SSOC contents significantly increased over time with biochar application. Our results demonstrated that the influences of litter removal and biochar application on soil property were attributed to the regulation of AP and SMBC in the studied urban forests. This study provides a scientific basis and reference for understanding the sustainable management of urban environments and guiding future conservation efforts in urban greening spaces.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1062/thumbnail.jp
Couples Counseling in the Loss of a Child: A Choice Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy Approach
No full textThe death of a child is one of the most painful events a parent can experience. In addition to its impact on the individual, it takes a heavy toll on the couple’s or parents’ relationship. Research shows that grieving can impact the couple on multiple levels, including emotional and meaning-making levels. Because the death of a child activates attachment needs in both partners, it is very difficult to reach out across the pain to meet a partner’s needs when both are faced with grieving at the same time. The authors will describe a model to work with bereft parents where the emotional part of grief will be addressed through an Emotionally Focused therapy approach (Johnson, 2020) and the meaning-making part will be addressed through a Choice Theory perspective (Glasser 1998, 2000). A composite case will be used to exemplify the proposed model.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1117/thumbnail.jp
Profiles of Academic Majors - 2024
Get PDFThe Profiles of Academic Majors (PAM) is an annual publication that provides a ten-year longitudinal snapshot of enrollments, degrees awarded and student demographics arranged by fall term or academic year as appropriat
A Qualitative Exploration of Nonexpert Teachers\u27 Interactions with ChatGPT
No full textThis presentation shares a qualitative study on how nonexpert teachers use ChatGPT to co-create an educational game on financial literacy. It explores their learning process, the value of Generative AI for nonexperts, and practical methods for teachers to develop educational games while tacitly acquiring prompt engineering skills through AI interaction
Closing Remarks and Adjournment
No full textClosing remarks scheduled for the Artificial Intelligence Summit