Beyond reconciliation rhetoric: An exploration of perspectives on the reconciliation process

This thesis is looking at the many perspectives that are held by members of our community on the topic of Reconciliation. Views on Reconciliation have been seen thus far in very different lights, some very positive and some not so positive. A better understanding of what Reconciliation means from both Aboriginal and non Aboriginal viewpoints, provides us with a greater knowledge and further understanding of the politics impacting upon Indigenous peoples lives on a daily basis. The thesis looks at the impacts of racism and its role in Reconciliation, it provides us with questions on ownership and motivations of those involved and forces us to look at ideologies to the likes of, One Nation and issues of identity that currently face Australians. The thesis looks at both the positive and negative perspectives on Reconciliation and explores alternatives such as 'treaty', looking at the benefits of such alternatives in comparison with the Reconciliation Process. The thesis looks at the questions of appropriateness of programs being implemented into Indigenous communities and encourages us to question not only the Reconciliation Process but also other strategies and that have been and are currently being implemented upon Indigenous communities that run on parallels to Reconciliation. Thus the thesis attempts to bring about a greater understanding on Reconciliation to the researcher personally, yet it is with the hope and intention that this research brings about clarity to others who are also working towards forming their own understanding of what the Reconciliation process means, in its ideologies, processes and outcomes

The Impact Of The External Environment On Person-Environment Fit In The Selection Of New Housing Professionals

The purpose of this study was to examine the concept of fit with housing/residence life professionals at colleges and universities using Werbel and Gilliland\u27s (1999) framework/ model of describing person-environment fit and then determine how/if this fit may be impacted by individual or institutional demographics. This purpose aligned well with the emerging interest in student affairs competencies (ACPA & NASPA, 2010) as well as the literature around person-environment fit as a factor for satisfaction and retention of new professionals. The work of Werbel and colleagues (Werbel & Gilliland, 1999; Werbel & DeMarie, 2005) provided a useful model to use in consideration of questions surrounding the selection practices in student affairs. This model identified person-environment fit as a multi-dimensional construct, including person-job, person-organization, and person-group fits. Despite documentation of unique environments at different types of institutions, in particular those in rural locations, the person-environment fit of new student affairs professionals has gone relatively unstudied. This study helped to examine this area. The sample for this study was full-time residence life professionals in the employer role who had been employed at their institutions for at least one year and participated in some facet of the selection process of new student affairs professionals. A 55-item electronic survey was completed by 213 individuals representing 85 unique institutions. The questions addressed individual and institutional demographics of participants, as well as measures of person-job, person-organization, and person-group fits. The analysis of the results of this study revealed that participants identified three unique dimensions of person-environment fit in the selection of new residence life professionals, and a slightly modified version of Werbel and Gilliland\u27s (1999) model did apply to new residence life professionals. The age and hiring authority of the participants influenced how they rated the importance of each dimension of fit. In addition, the geographic location of the institution influenced the relationship between person-job and person-organization fits and their projected outcomes. These results have implications for student affairs research, graduate education and professional development, and selection and human resource practices. They can help employers and candidates identify the best fit for future new professionals

BRCA 1/2-Mutation Related and Sporadic Breast and Ovarian Cancers: More Alike than Different

No longer is histology solely predictive of cancer treatment and outcome. There is an increasing influence of tumor genomic characteristics on therapeutic options. Both breast and ovarian cancers are at higher risk of development in patients with BRCA 1/2-germline mutations. Recent data from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and others have shown a number of genomic similarities between triple negative breast cancers and ovarian cancers. Recently, poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors have shown promising activity in hereditary BRCA 1/2-mutated and sporadic breast and ovarian cancers. In this review, we will summarize the current literature regarding the genomic and phenotypic similarities between BRCA 1/2-mutation related cancers, sporadic triple negative breast cancers, and sporadic ovarian cancers. We will also review phase I, II, and III data using PARP inhibitors for these malignancies and compare and contrast the results with respect to histology

As Catholic Schools Become More Diverse, How Should We Prepare New Catholic School Educators for Inclusive Schools? An Analysis of Research on University and Diocesan Teacher Training

Educators can improve academic and socio-emotional wellbeing of their students if they are equipped with strategies and skills to support learners and families from a variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences, such as culturally and linguistically diverse students, students with differing abilities, and those who may experience trauma and/or socio-economic challenges. To learn more about this topic a Catholic university and local diocese examined the literature on the impact of Catholic teachers in under-resourced schools, practices for training Catholic educators with skills to meet the needs of all learners, and the structures needed to ensure that diocesan and university supervisors are able to effectively support the development of new teachers. The synthesis of research is organized using the three pillars of the University Consortium of Catholic Education (UCCE): service through teaching, community connections, and spiritual development. The review resulted in the following recommendations: train teachers in culturally responsive practices, incentivize educator collaboration, train supervisors in inclusive practices with purposeful faith-based integration, and mentor principals in effective methods of coaching and supporting teachers

Association between pain outcomes and race and opioid treatment: Retrospective cohort study of Veterans

We examined whether pain outcomes (pain interference, perceived pain treatment effectiveness) vary by race and then whether opioid use moderates these associations. These analyses are part of a retrospective cohort study among 3,505 black and 46,203 non-Hispanic, white Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients with diagnoses of chronic musculoskeletal pain who responded to the 2007 VA Survey of Healthcare Experiences of Patients (SHEP). We used electronic medical record data to identify prescriptions for pharmacologic pain treatments in the year after diagnosis (Pain Diagnosis index visit) and before the SHEP index visit (the visit that made one eligible to complete the SHEP); pain outcomes came from the SHEP. We found no significant associations between race and pain interference or perceived effectiveness of pain treatment. VA patients with opioid prescriptions between the Pain Diagnosis index visit and the SHEP index visit reported greater pain interference on the SHEP than those without opioid prescriptions during that period. Opioid prescriptions were not associated with perceived treatment effectiveness for most patients. Findings raise questions about benefits of opioids for musculoskeletal pain and point to the need for alternative treatments for addressing chronic noncancer pain

Study on the accuracy of school location information in South Africa

Accurate location information is required for proper planning and informed decision making in a variety of sectors. In the basic education sector, accurate school location information is typically required for road, electricity, internet connectivity and water infrastructure planning as well as planning for the delivery of textbooks and public transport (i.e. busses, taxis). The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) commissioned the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to conduct a study of existing school location information in five NECT education districts (Bohlabela, Bojanala, Mount Frere, Uthungulu and Waterberg). School location information in two existing databases, i.e. Education Management Information System (EMIS) and National Education Information Management System (NEIMS) were assessed. Due to the nature of school buildings (i.e. varying form of schools) it is challenging to automate the identification of schools from satellite imagery by using machine learning/image processing techniques. Manual Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques were applied to conduct the study. High resolution satellite imagery and Google StreetView were utilised to ascertain the locations of schools. This study indicated that there are discrepancies between the EMIS and NEIMS databases and that there is a significant amount of school location information that might not be useful for proper planning and informed decision making in certain sectors due to the degree of positional inaccuracy of the data. If the positional accuracy of the incorrect school location information improves, it will have a positive impact on the overall outcomes of planning and decision making