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People and Nature and the Mountaintop
No full textA Resource and Impact Study of Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park
Adamson, Stan; Alexander, James; Aspinall, Wayne; Bird, Isabella; Blaurock, Carl; Bossier, Floyd; Browser, David; Butler, William; Canfield, David; Carr, Ethan; Chapin, Frederick; Charles, Eliot; Clark, Gerald; Collier, Betty; Collier, Robert; Crouch, Dee; Daske, Larry; Davis, Earl; Disney, James; Diver, Van; Eubanks, Bill; Goss, Wayne; Grove, Jim; Hartzog, George; Herkinham, Norman; Holubar, Roy; Hurley, George; Jardine, Ray; Johnson, Dale; Johnson, Lydon Baynes; Kamps, Bob; Kezlan, Richard; Kiener, Walter; Kor, Layton; Lamb, Elkanah; Mclaughlin, John; Mills, Enos; Moomaw, Jack; Muir, John; Nesbit, Norman; Nugent, Jim
Volume 1 (April 2024)
No full textA journal of student counselors\u27 reflections on culturally attentive mental health care and advocacy
The Impact of Using the Visual, Auditory/Aural, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic (VARK) Model in Ballet Class: A Multifaceted Approach to Teaching Ballet Technique to Children Ages Nine to Twelve Years Old
No full textThe purpose of this study was to generate data that would measure the impact of the application of the Visual, Auditory/Aural, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic (VARK) Model learning styles on student comprehension and execution of movement in ballet class. The researcher sought to answer these questions:
Q1 Does teaching students’ using their preferred learning style help them understand the movement thoroughly?
Q2 Does teaching students’ using their preferred learning style help them execute the movement more precisely?
There was a total of twelve participants ages nine to twelve years old and two observers, whom were colleagues of the researcher. A set of five exercises were taught to participants by the researcher. These were videotaped prior to the implementation of three concepts (Clarity of Line, Port de Bras, and Use of Plié) as well as after the implementations concluded. The researcher created a handout for each concept that outlined all of the learning styles encompassed in this model. Participants completed both a Pre- and Post-Implementation Test. Observers, after receiving and viewing the videotaped exercises, completed Pre- and Post-Implementation Evaluations for each participant.
The findings revealed an interesting contrast between students’ self-perceptions and the observers’ assessments. Quantitative data from the student participants showed minimal increase
in their perceived understanding and execution of the movement. However, qualitative reflections suggested deeper cognitive engagement than the numerical results indicated. In contrast, the observers reported a noticeable improvement in the students’ execution of the movement from Pre-Implementation to Post-Implementation. Notably, participants and observers did not receive the same information throughout the study. This inhibited observers from the ability to directly assess the students’ comprehension, though they inferred cognitive development regarding the concepts based on the refinement of physical execution of the videotaped materials.
This study generated valuable data that could encourage further research; however, the study did have limitations including the small number of participants, minimal age range, restriction on time to execute study, only being implemented in a ballet class, and unequal distribution of contextual information between participants and observers. Though this study faced certain methodological limitations, the findings highlighted the multifaceted nature of learning within dance education, where progress cannot always be fully captured through quantitative measures alone. The contrast between participants’ self-perceptions and the observers’ evaluations illustrated the complexity of assessing embodied learning; an experience that was intellectual, physical, and reflective, that encouraged future research on this topic in dance education
Pit Stop: Debrief, Discuss, & Refuel
No full textTake a break to reflect, connect, and recharge in this interactive session. Engage in open discussions, share insights from the symposium, and gather fresh ideas to fuel your next steps in teaching, learning, and assessment
Bedside Swallow Evaluation
No full textThe bedside swallow evaluation is the most common non-instrumental diagnostic tool used to assess and diagnosis dysphagia as well as recommend diet levels and compensatory strategies. Currently, because of patient variability, there are no thorough online demonstrations that help speech-language pathology students understand when to trial different consistencies versus compensatory strategies. This project walks through a bedside swallow evaluation for three common patient profiles: Parkinson\u27s Disease, Stroke, and Head/Neck Cancer. Students will make decisions to choose to change consistency, volume, and methods of bolus delivery to complete these three case studies. Students will end each diagnosis by choosing the most appropriate diet level and compensatory strategies. Errors will be provided with feedback
Help-Seeking Experiences of South Asian American Men: A Phenomenological Exploration
No full textSouth Asian Americans are defined as individuals residing in the U.S. with heritage from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and/or Sri Lanka. Despite the rapid growth of the U.S. South Asian community in recent years, with their population increasing by 40% in 7 years (SAALT, 2019), they are severely underrepresented in the research literature. In fact, this community is often subsumed under the larger umbrella identity of Asian-American despite the uniqueness of South Asian culture from the broader Asian American culture (Farver, Narang, & Bhadha, 2002; Rao, 2006; Das & Kemp, 1997). Drawing from research on the broad Asian American cultural group can sometimes result in misleading interpretations of the South Asian community, such as overgeneralization and failure to examine the unique South Asian American cultural experience. Similarly, the limited research on help-seeking attitudes and mental health stigma in South Asian American men may stifle the potential to understand this group\u27s unique experiences, combat help-seeking stigma and meet this community\u27s mental health needs. In our phenomenological study, we sought to address this gap in research by better understanding South Asian American men\u27s mental health help-seeking experiences
Accessing Program Data for your 5-Year Program Review
No full textLearn how to efficiently locate, interpret, and utilize program data for a successful 5-year program review. This session will provide guidance on accessing key institutional data sources, making sense of assessment results, and using data to inform program improvements
Using OER to Champion DEI Amid Anti-DEI Legislation
Get PDFAs anti-DEI legislation spreads and the February 2025 “Dear Colleague” letter from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights deems DEI programs federally unlawful, faculty—particularly contingent instructors—may self-censor DEI discussions out of concern for job security. This lightning talk examines how OER librarians can support faculty in navigating these challenges by leveraging adaptable Open Educational Resources (OER) and open pedagogy to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion
Development and Treatment of Outer Ear Malformations
Get PDFMicrotia is a congenital malformation of the ear that can exist as an isolated anomaly or as a comorbidity to a congenital syndrome. The severity of microtia is classified using grading systems, with the most common one being the Marx classification system. Severe grades of microtia (grades III and IV) will include aural atresia, which is the absence of the external ear canal. There is a lack of consensus on the point of origin of microtia, but research suggests that family history, genetic syndromes, teratogens, and maternal factors can pose as risks during fetal development. Aural atresia can be congenital or acquired from otologic surgery, blunt or penetrating trauma, or inflammation.
Infants with severe cases of microtia with atresia are immediately identified during their newborn physical examinations. Grades III and IV of microtia with atresia will typically present with a conductive hearing loss, and it procures the need for early intervention hearing services. Audiologic testing is recommended within the first month to determine the degree of hearing loss and assess cochlear function prior to rehabilitation. Following audiologic assessment, there are two primary treatment options. Many children will start with soft-band bone-conducted amplification and may switch to osseointegrated devices once their skull is developed to support it. Others may undergo surgical reconstruction and receive a new auricular framework and ear canal. Researchers have reported significantly favorable outcomes with each treatment method.
This manuscript also addresses current knowledge surrounding various aspects of outer ear anomalies and the gaps in existing literature. The evidence supporting the development of the auricle in utero is a topic in ongoing debates, which leads to further questioning of the current theories of when microtia is evident. Studies investigating teratogenic exposure have also identified inaccuracies in self-reports from mothers when assessing potential agents that were introduced during pregnancy. Additionally, there is limited information available for current and future audiologists on the protocols for assessing children with microtia and atresia. This comprehensive overview aims to bring awareness to the missing pieces and the need to create new resources to ensure that healthcare professionals are following best practices for this population
Evaluating Cannabigerol as a Therapeutic Agent in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Get PDFNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a prolific disease worldwide, with rising incidence and limited treatment options. The disease is progressive, what begins as simple lipid congestion within the cells of the liver eventually leads to incitement of inflammatory reactions and destruction of the liver which can further develop into cancer. Epidemiological data suggests that Cannabis use is associated with reduced incidence of NAFLD, and relatively recent changes in the plants legal status now affords us with the opportunity to investigate unstudied cannabinoids in the context of NAFLD. Further, growing popularity of these bioactive compounds as supplements warrants investigation into their safety and efficacy in the broad interest of public health. Research has primarily investigated the primary non-psychedelic compound Cannabidiol (CBD) which has proven benefits and as of 2018 is available as a prescription treatment for epilepsy. Cannabigerol (CBG) is the precursor to CBD and presents as a similar novel pharmacological agent. However, little is known about the therapeutic potential of CBG; the goal of this project is to examine CBG as a therapeutic agent in the context of NAFLD. We addressed this objective over the course of two different studies: 1.) Examining the efficacy of CBG as a chemotherapeutic agent against cholangiocarcinoma, 2.) Examining CBG as a potential anti-steatotic and anti-inflammatory agent in NAFLD. To investigate the effects of CBG on cholangiocarcinoma
we used an in-vitro model and established an effective concentration of CBG which was further used to evaluate the drugs capacity to inhibit proliferation, invasion and induce apoptosis in tumor cells. These experiments were run pairwise against CBD to contrast the effects of CBG against a known cannabinoid. To investigate the effects of CBG for anti-steatotic agent and immunomodulatory properties we used an in-vivo murine model fed with a high fat diet supplemented with CBG and then observed changes in liver phenotype. We further correlated the effects of CBG on lipid metabolism in an in-vitro model of human hepatoma cells. We found that CBG is able to inhibit tumor growth and induce changes in lipid handling within the liver. Our results implicate PPARγ as a target of CBG activity, which would place its therapeutic potential as an insulin sensitizing agent in the context of NAFLD. We can conclude that CBG has significant potential as an intervention in NAFLD, though further study is needed to fully elucidate the systemic effects of the drug and the influence of other receptor mechanisms implicated by the pharmacology of CBG which could be advantageous to therapy