A Multitiered Holistic Approach to Traffic Safety: Educating Children, Novice Teen Drivers and Parents, and Crash Investigators to Reduce Roadway Crashes - An Eight-Year Introspective Project

The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), was adopted as an effective injury reduction model for reducing driver injury crashes on community roadways. Kean University and the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (NJDHTS) adopted crash prevention strategies involving education and enforcement outreach. First, an effective K-12 traffic safety program was established for supporting driver education training and then crash investigation training, and a statewide traffic safety specialist certification was promoted within the law enforcement community. This successful outreach initiative also involves community representation, including law enforcement personnel and parents of novice drivers. Best practices have been established in New Jersey by four traffic safety specialist (TSS)-Level 2 leaders, with over 100 more TSS officers waiting to qualify for this second tier. Future plans involve an outreach program for officers to develop traffic safety programs in their communities while qualifying for the TSS-Level 2 designation

The Impact of Integrated Delivery on Undergraduate Biology Research Course Outcomes

At Kean University, Adaptive Teaching Taxonomy (AT) methodology was previously used in research courses to expand traditional lecture based instruction. This approach had been restrictive since targeted teaching methods did not fully address student learning needs in the classroom. In spring 2017, an integrated electronic learning approach was piloted in Senior Biology Capstone sections. It was proven effective, since students in the electronically enhanced Capstone courses had earned higher final grades than those attending traditional sections. SPSS t-test results were significant at .01 with Electronic Delivery yielding a higher mean score (3.6/4.0) than Traditional Delivery (2.26/4.0) results

A case study on the integration of cannabis law enforcement in New Jersey

Legalized medical cannabis is implemented in 44 states in the USA while recreational marijuana legislation has challenged the law enforcement community. The public safety concerns of citizens involve a perceived increase in crimes, marijuana being a gateway for hard drug usage, the influx of residents from bordering states, increased fatal crashes, and the depletion of vital resources. In New Jersey, the State Police Forensic Science Laboratory System is the primary support system for law enforcement and laboratory professionals. Several Fatality Analysis Reporting System training programs are offered statewide, while the critical need remains to review enforcement practices. This study examines current medical cannabis enforcement practices to determine pending challenges and establish solutions for the state\u27s oversight of legalized recreational marijuana