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clear that while this is something I normally do, I also was encouraged by Department Chair Dr. Kilolo Brodie to do so as a means to build relationships with students. Dr. Brodie shared with me she had her own issues with students when she joined the faculty. She explained that she overcame her student issues, sometimes at the expense of the course material, by spending a great deal of effort building rapport and relationships with students by sharing her background and even explaining to the…

writes about taking the time early in the change process to have conversations to shape a shared vision. Had Peaceful Setting College took the time early on to collaborate and get input from all involved, they may not have had as much resistance from faculty and administration. It is vital to have a shared vision in order to build common understandings and commitments, allowing those to express their aspirations and hopes and at the same time reducing fears and reservations (Cropper).…

Arming Teachers and Faculty in Public Schools Introduction to the Issue Around the United States, the safety of students in the public school system is becoming unsure. School shootings are occurring at an alarmingly rising rate, and each day, the lives of students are further at risk. After recent incidents, school districts were faced with one question concerning the safety of school-goers: How can school shootings be prevented? This question posed a solution of using a concealed-carry method…

have a shift since the demographic makeup of college students has shifted. Development from within the college is important. Faculty members’ and professors’ exposure to diversity is a necessity for the development of college campuses as well. Hurtado et al. (2011) discussed how faculty involvement is important to student success but it is also important for the faculty to make sure they are capable of suiting the needs of their students, particularly those who are from underrepresented…

school and students. She was focused on the academic progress and human rights when she explain this. Second, she searched for staffs, faculties, and parents of students who shared the same opinions with her on this issue, and she asked them to help her and other students to take campaign. In fact, she asked faculties to bring this topic to the board meetings or faculties…

undergraduate and graduates can benefit as the use of simulation continues to expand in the field of nursing education. Therefore, it is beneficial for faculty to consider the use of simulation to help graduate nursing students in the clinical nurse educator programs ascertain how to address clinical teaching issues (Shellenbarger & Edwards,…

With a big smile and a lot of humility, he graciously accepted the congratulations. “I want to thank God and my family for their support, my students for their creative work and UCF for such a great opportunity,” Wu said. Wu was one of the many faculty, staff and students honored Wednesday at the Founders’ Day Honors Convocation held in the Pegasus Grand Ballroom at the UCF Student Union. The event is held every year “to recognize excellence and build community,” according to Zenaida Gonzalez…

The two essays given for review are Similarities and Differences in the College Persistence of Men and Women, by Karen Leppel and Validation Experiences and Persistence among Community College Students, by Elisabeth A. Barnett. In reviewing essays to summarize, I found it difficult to find examples which addressed the middle of the middle class. Therefore, the essays which were chosen may provide increased understanding why some students do not continue higher education until completion.…

Rong Rong Dr. Linus Huang Sociology 110 3 October 2017 Question#1 (a) Discriminating beer drinkers got high-quality beer from generalist brewers before the late 1970s. The generalist brewers go with heterogeneous targets, producing a wide range of beers including low-quality, middle-quality and high-quality beers. (b) Before the late 1970s, the social space for beers was covered by mass producers. However, social space was then opened up for craft brewers to make high-quality beer, who…

help investigators frame the scope of their studies and serve as a guide to understand how students and educators interact to ensure optimal learning. Second, educators should follow best practices when designing the sim-IPE program. For example, faculty moderating the simulated learning experience should provide appropriate and structured debriefing to participants. Also, simulated activities need to be based on the preexisting knowledge, skills and experiences of learners. Third, to ensure…