Category: Education
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Megan Downing, Northern Kentucky University – Philanthropy and Benefits to Students
Giving back is a powerful way to help a community. Megan Downing, associate professor of organizational leadership at Northern Kentucky University, discusses how to get students into the act. Dr. Megan Downing has been with Northern Kentucky University since 2001. She joined the program as an Assistant Professor in 2015 after serving five years as…
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Shaakira Abdullah, Widener University – Re-Imagining Sex Education for Muslim Adolescents
On Widener University Week: Talking about sex can help teens navigate young adulthood safely Shaakira Abdullah, professor of nursing, explores one community that carries more risk when doing so. Shaakira Abdullah is a professor of nursing at Widener University. Her research interests include sex education, faith-based health promotion, health care disparities among U.S. minorities, and…
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Kathleen Fortier, Arcadia University – University-based Pro-Bono Clinics Address Health Disparities in Their Communities
Pro-bono clinics can fill a desperate need. Kathleen Fortier, assistant professor of practice at Arcadia University, explores how students can also benefit from the experience of helping out those in need. Dr. Kathleen Fortier is just one of the faculty in Arcadia University’ Physical Therapy Department overseeing the new pro bono clinic. In her early…
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Frederic Reamer, Rhode Island College – Research Matters
On Rhode Island College Week: People commit crimes for a number of reasons. Frederic Reamer, professor in the school of social work, untangles the data from the stories to learn the why. Frederic Reamer is professor in the graduate program, School of Social Work, Rhode Island College, where he has been on the faculty since…
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Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur, Rhode Island College – Where Do Students Go After College Graduation?
On Rhode Island College Week: Where do students go after graduation? Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur, professor of sociology, takes a look. Dr. Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur is Chair and Professor of Sociology at Rhode Island College. Her research focuses on organizational change in higher education and policy issues surrounding regional comprehensive colleges and universities. She…
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Amy Barlow, Rhode Island College – Student Power and Meaning-Making in Library Collections
On Rhode Island College Week: How much do you use the library for your studies? Amy Barlow, associate professor and librarian, examines how to get students back into the stacks. Amy Barlow is an Associate Professor and Reference Librarian in the James P. Adams Library at Rhode Island College. She has more than a decade…
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Jaclyn Schildkraut, SUNY Oswego – What Do We Know About Lockdown Drills?
On SUNY Oswego Week: It’s unclear how effective lockdown drills in schools are. Jaclyn Schildkraut, associate professor of criminal justice, explores. Dr. Jaclyn Schildkraut is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at SUNY Oswego and a nationally recognized expert on the topic of mass shootings. Her most recent research focuses on the effects of lockdown…
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Michele Thornton, SUNY Oswego – Employment and Health
On SUNY Oswego Week: Your employment has a lot to do with your health in the U.S. Michele Thornton, assistant professor in health services administration, examines the correlation. Michele Thornton completed her M.B.A. in Health Sector Management at DePaul University in 2010 and her doctoral studies at the University of Illinois in Chicago – School…
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Thomas Barker, University of Alberta – Transformative Learning
College students can change as they learn. Thomas Barker, Professor of Communication in the Graduate Program in Communication and Technology at the University of Alberta, explores how professors can help this process. Thomas Barker, PhD is Professor of Communication in the Graduate Program in Communication and Technology in the Faculty of Arts. He served as…
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Andrea Baldwin, University of Houston Clear Lake – Building Storytellers
On University of Houston Clear-Lake Week: There is always a place for stories in academia. Andrea Baldwin, lecturer in communication, explains why storytelling is important in any field. Dr. Andrea Baldwin is a Lecturer in Communication at the University of Houston- Clear Lake and advisor to the UHCL Storytellers. Baldwin received a Ph.D. from Southern…