Closing Keynote. Navigating Change: It\u27s a Whitewater Adventure

Some people think of higher education as a sleepy backwater, where hardly anything changes too often. But for all of us living through it right now, higher education has become a whitewater adventure! Change is happening all around us in hundreds of different ways. Today, we’ll explore the who, why, how and what of change. • Who is changing…who is promoting change…who has to live with the change • Why are some people just better at change than others and what can you do to help your organization move forward? • How can you manage change best … both as someone called on to change and someone who is a change leader? • What can you do to make the change process more worthwhile and more effective no matter what your role may be? We’ll close the day with a rousing exploration of how change happens, who can make things change for the better and what your role can be whenever the next BIG CHANGE appears. Based on research and extensive experience working with organizations deeply involved in change, Marjorie Kostelnik will provide insights, humor and a few words to the wise – all about change. Bring your paddle and your life vest as we plunge in the whitewater of change

Greek Music Theory vs. the Bible

The great philosophers of Ancient Greece have been studied in depth and are known throughout society. Famous Greek philosophers and writers, such as Plato and Pythagoras, formulated theories on musical philosophy — it’s purpose, use, dangers, power, and importance in society. Greek philosophy of music heavily influenced early European society’s view and development of music, it only partially supports Biblical views and principles of music and worship. Pythagoras introduces the theory that music is more than just entertainment with his notion of Music of the Spheres but fails to align with the biblical view of stars and planets as mere creation. Plato, drawing on Pythagoras’ ideas, explains that music has the power to influence people and thus should only have good music. Even though the Bible agrees with this notion, it does not specify as to what degree music influences people and what ultimately defines “good” music. Lastly, Augustine provides his argument that music provides a means in numerical beauty that brings us closer to God, or even god-like. The Bible supports using music as a means to worship and praise God, bringing closeness in the relationship, but not in the sense of making one more perfect and like God. Ultimately there proves to be some conflict in the roles and importance of music in society between these theories and the Bible. Even so, these theories helped develop and increase the popularity of music in early European society and in the early church

Representational Difference Analysis (RDA) for Detection of Genetic Elements Associated with Increased Incidence of Serogroup C Neisseria meningitidis Infection

Previous studies have demonstrated that the increased incidence of invasive disease caused by serogroup C Neisseria meningitidis in the United States during the 1990s was attributed primarily to strains belonging to the ST11 clonal complex. Subcapsular genotyping of a subset of isolates from Maryland identified distinct "early" and "late" clones defined by antigenic shift at the FetA outer membrane protein. Representational difference analysis (RDA) was used to identify additional genetic differences that may have contributed to the emergence of the late clone. A collection of serogroup C isolates representative of the early and late clone was subjected to pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) to determine genetic relatedness among the isolates and to identify a candidate tester/driver pair for RDA. RsaI-digested tester genomic DNA (late clone) was ligated to specific adaptors followed by two rounds of subtractive hybridization with RsaI-digested driver genomic DNA (early clone). PCR amplification of subtracted tester DNA with adaptor specific primers generated at least three late clone-specific bands that were absent from the early clone. These products were cloned and sequenced and confirmed by Southern blotting with tester and driver digoxigenin-labeled genomic DNA probes to be tester specific. A BLAST search of late clone-specific sequences identified homology to either IS1301 or pJS-B plasmid N. meningitidis sequences. PCR with primers specific to either IS1301 or pJS-B plasmid sequences amplified these elements from late clone isolates but not from early clone isolates. Thus, RDA successfully identified two unique genetic elements present in an emergent N. meningitidis serogroup C ST-11 clone that had undergone antigenic shift at FetA. Further investigation is required to determine the potential role of these elements in clonal emergence and N. meningitidis pathogenesis. The public health significance of this project stems from increased incidence of meningococcal disease being a major concern: morbidity and mortality increase, outbreaks produce panic and disruption in communities, public health agencies must respond for control and prevention, and mass immunization and antibiotic prophylaxis are often required

Unlocking the Power of Multidimensional Literacy in a Language Arts Classroom: A Middle School Language Arts Curriculum

A curriculum project that incorporates a multidimensional and multicultural point of view is created for a middle school language arts classroom in a rural community. Multiculturalism theories and underpinnings are examined and critically analyzed. Materials are identified and examined to determine the appropriateness in relation to the demographics and nature of the Kayman School District. Multiple sources and materials were established as a permanent curricular component to ensure an education that incorporates multiple perspectives and viewpoints

Are University Swimming Pools Safe? A Model to Predict the Number of Injuries in Pennsylvania University Swimming Pools

Aquatic facilities can end up paying a large amount of compensation as a result of a charge of negligence. There are two main purposes of this study. The first was to use survey methodology to identify the number of injuries that occur in the swimming pools at Pennsylvania state universities and, as a result, to develop a model to predict the number of injuries that may occur in a university swimming pool. Second, the researchers wanted to gain insight from a sample of aquatic directors into the concerns they have managing their aquatic facilities. Multiple linear regression and ANOVA statistics, along with face-to-face interviews and on-site visits/observations were used for this study. Thirty-three universities (71.7%) of the online survey respondents claimed that they had a risk management manual or plan on–site. The researchers visited a total of 14 state owned universities’ swimming pools in Pennsylvania to examine the pool facilities and evaluate risk management practices within their aquatics facilities. When researchers inquired about what procedures the managers followed when they found an unsafe condition in their facility, 10 out of 14 aquatic directors (71.42%) said that they did not have any standard procedures that they followed. Site observations not only provided a clear picture for the researchers in understanding how aquatic directors operate their swimming pools but also helped the researchers to identify several false risk management practices, such as rusted pool side drain covers, broken, tiles, and blocked exit doors, etc. The effectiveness of the model is appropriate in the application of predicting the number of potential swimming pool injuries at the university level. This is valuable statistical information for the aquatic director to obtain and analyze to determine which risk alterations need to occur within the facility management in order to reduce the number of potential injuries

The effect of polypropylene on the formation of byssal threads produced by Dreissena polymorpha (zebra mussels)

The presence of microfibers and microplastics in the environment is an ever-growing ecological concern. Accumulation of microplastics (plastic particles smaller than 5 mm) in aquatic environments and the subsequent exposure of these particles to organisms have been shown to have negative effects on aquatic biota. As an invasive, filter-feeding bivalve found across Indiana freshwater ecosystems, the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) serves as a good model organism for studying microplastics’ effects on physiological and behavioral functions of affected organisms. We have studied the impacts of microplastic exposure on a freshwater mollusk, the zebra mussel. We collected zebra mussels from Stone Lake, Indiana, in late fall of 2019. Individual zebra mussels were exposed to polypropylene rope fibers (concentration of rope fibers in the environment of one zebra mussel was ~400 microfibers per L) for 24-hour trials and assessed the effects by production of byssal threads, which are produced by the zebra mussel for anchorage and in response to predation threats. Results from a comparison between unexposed control mussels (n=70) and mussels exposed to rope fibers (n=70) revealed no significant difference in motility nor the number of byssal threads produced. Despite using microplastic concentrations that were higher than that found in the Great Lakes, a 24 hour exposure time may still not have been enough to significantly impact the animals. Continued research on the attachment strength of Dreissena polymorpha exposed to rope fibers will provide clearer evidence of any direct effect of these microplastics on the ecologically important mussel species

Breathing air trailer acceptance test report

This Acceptance Test Report documents compliance with the requirements of specification WHC-S-0251, Rev.0 and ECNs 613530 and 606113. The equipment was tested according to WHC-SD-WM-ATP-104. The equipment tested is a Breathing Air Supply Trailer purchased as a design and fabrication procurement activity. The ATP was written by the Seller and was performed by the Seller with representatives of the Westinghouse Hanford Company witnessing portions of the test at the Seller`s location

Do Current Pre-Exercise Fluid Recommendations for Athletes Need to be Updated?: A Review

Introduction: Maintaining adequate hydration throughout the day is extremely important, especially for the athletic population. While several recommendations have been developed to aid in timing (i.e., before, during and after exercise) and quantity of fluid intake, research has shown that approximately 70% of collegiate athletes arrive to practice in a dehydrated state. This review aims to identify the studies that have developed fluid protocols or utilized fluid recommendations for athletes prior to exercise. Methods: Two databases and 13 search terms were used to find relevant articles. Results: To date, several position papers, observational, and experimental (25 investigations total) studies that included a pre-exercise fluid recommendation and protocols to achieve euhydration were identified. Conclusions: Many of the fluid recommendations and protocols identified are different and some are not supported with evidence. In addition, very few have utilized fluid recommendations based on body weight. Future research could further investigate the use of fluid protocols catered to body weight or based on other practical assessment methods, in an effort to make individualized hydration plans