Diversity in recreation: A qualitative analysis of management perspectives on staffing and programming in the city of Windsor\u27s Division of Recreation.

The purpose of this study was to analyze perceptions about the strategies and methods used by the Division of Recreation for creating diverse recreational opportunities which meet the demands and needs of the citizens of Windsor. This was accomplished using a qualitative interviewing methodology to examine recreation staffing and programming practices within the Division of Recreation. In addition, background information was collected to understand the participants\u27 general perceptions towards the issue of diversity. This study indicates that the respondents lacked an awareness of the impact which changing demographics have on recreation services provided to their clientele. There is also a need for managerial level employees to increase their understanding of the strategies and policies that guide recreation staffing and recreation programming. In regards to recreation programming, criteria for determining what recreational services should be supplied to the citizens of Windsor is needed. The majority of the respondents in this study believed that recreation staffing and recreation programming benefited from utilizing the principle of diversity. However, when respondents were asked if they would change anything with regards to recreation staffing, they claimed they would leave it the same. Accordingly, there is a need to analyze the hiring practices of the Division of Recreation to ensure they are bias free. In terms of recreation programming, the managers were more inclined to leave recreation programming the same. Administrators, on the other hand, were more likely to claim that they would provide more diverse recreation programming if they were in charge. The main barrier the Division of Recreation faces in the provision of diverse recreation staffing and programming is economic constraints. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)Dept. of Kinesiology. Paper copy at Leddy Library: Theses & Major Papers - Basement, West Bldg. / Call Number: Thesis1994 .G37. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 34-02, page: 0598. Adviser: Victoria Paraschak. Thesis (M.H.K.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 1995

Orca network\u27s whale sighting network: citizen science and so much more

Orca Network’s Whale Sighting Network increases awareness of the Southern Resident orcas and other whales, and fosters a stewardship ethic to motivate a diverse audience to take action to protect Northwest waters. The Network provides hands-on opportunities for the public to report sightings of whales, gathering important data for researchers and encouraging shore-based whale watching and Be Whale Wise boating. The Network improves communication between researchers, agencies and the public, raising awareness about whales and related issues. As people become educated through the network, an ever-increasing amount of data is collected, and the public and researchers are able to share information and learn together about the issues affecting whales and how to better address them. The Sighting Network began informally in the late 1990s, via phone calls to a short list of volunteers. With the advent of email and Facebook, the Network has grown from a handful of people to an email list of 15,000 subscribers and a Facebook page reaching over 141,000 followers from the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Additional education is provided by volunteers on the shore watching whales, sharing their knowledge with local residents, and through displays, presentations and events, and our Langley Whale Center on Whidbey Island, WA. We have seen many changes in habitat use and occurrence of unusual species over the decades, most recently the historic decrease in use of Haro Strait by Southern Residents, and a marked increase in Transient/Bigg\u27s orcas and Humpback whales in Puget Sound and the Salish Sea. The Sighting Network has also actively worked with Stranding Networks and researchers in assisting to locate and track entangled whales or cetaceans out of their usual habitat. Sightings data collected through the Network has been cited in numerous research publications on Southern Resident and Transient/Bigg\u27s orcas, Humpbacks, Gray whales and Fin whales

Monumental Journey. The Daguerreotypes of Girault de Prangey

Review of Monumental Journey. The Daguerreotypes of Girault de Prangey, Reviewed January 2020 by Susan Garrett, Image Collection Specialist, Art, Architecture & Engineering Library, University of Michigan, [email protected]

Faculty Showcase Recital

This is the program for the faculty showcase recital featuring the following faculty artists (in order of performance): djembe player Ryan Lewis; soprano Robin Williams accompanied by pianist Susan Monroe; soprano Margaret Garrett and tenor Stephen Garner accompanied by Susan Monroe; mezzo-soprano Suzetta Glenn accompanied by pianist Kristen La Madrid; tenor Jon Secrest accompanied by Susan Monroe; sopranos Margaret Garrett and Glenda Secrest accompanied by Susan Monroe; and pianist Eneida Larti. This recital took place on September 17, 2010, in the W. Francis McBeth Recital Hall

Child Weight and Feeding Patterns in an Old Order Mennonite Community

Purpose: Feeding practices in some religious communities may decrease childhood obesity. However, there is limited research in these communities to assess maternal perceptions of their children's weight and feeding patterns. The purpose of this study was to ascertain Old Order Mennonite mothers' perceptions of their children's body weight and to examine feeding patterns for their children. Sample: Participants for this descriptive, correlational study were recruited from an Old Order Mennonite community in south central Kentucky. Sampling was achieved using a snowball sampling strategy and the use of a community insider. Methods: Body Mass Index was measured for mothers and child participants, and mothers completed four questionnaires. Fourteen families with 65 children participated. Findings: Fifteen children (23.1%) had BMIs > 85%, and weight was underestimated in 24.6% of children. Breastfeeding was common (98.5%), with a mean age for cessation of 17.3 months. Mean age for introduction of solid foods was eight months. Results from the CFQ demonstrated mothers were neutral about obesity risk in their child (X=3.05). Mothers reported concerns about high sugar foods, limiting access to unhealthy foods, and children eating all food served at meals. Maternal health literacy scores (X=33.98) were comparable to scores found in other studies. A lower PSOC score (X=23.36) was found. Conclusions: Further study needs to be conducted in this community to ascertain specific feeding habits that may account for increased BMIs

Diversity in recreation: A qualitative analysis of management perspectives on staffing and programming in the city of Windsor\u27s Division of Recreation (Ontario).

The purpose of this study was to analyze perceptions about the strategies and methods used by the Division of Recreation for creating diverse recreational opportunities which meet the demands and needs of the citizens of Windsor. This was accomplished using a qualitative interviewing methodology to examine recreation staffing and programming practices within the Division of Recreation. In addition, background information was collected to understand the participants\u27 general perceptions towards the issue of diversity. This study indicates that the respondents lacked an awareness of the impact which changing demographics have on recreation services provided to their clientele. There is also a need for managerial level employees to increase their understanding of the strategies and policies that guide recreation staffing and recreation programming. In regards to recreation programming, criteria for determining what recreational services should be supplied to the citizens of Windsor is needed. The majority of the respondents in this study believed that recreation staffing and recreation programming benefited from utilizing the principle of diversity. However, when respondents were asked if they would change anything with regards to recreation staffing, they claimed they would leave it the same. Accordingly, there is a need to analyze the hiring practices of the Division of Recreation to ensure they are bias free. In terms of recreation programming, the managers were more inclined to leave recreation programming the same. Administrators, on the other hand, were more likely to claim that they would provide more diverse recreation programming if they were in charge. The main barrier the Division of Recreation faces in the provision of diverse recreation staffing and programming is economic constraints. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)Dept. of Kinesiology. Paper copy at Leddy Library: Theses & Major Papers - Basement, West Bldg. / Call Number: Thesis1994 .G37. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 34-02, page: 0598. Adviser: Victoria Paraschak. Thesis (M.H.K.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 1995

Child Weight and Feeding Patterns in an Old Order Mennonite Community

Purpose: Feeding practices in some religious communities may decrease childhood obesity. However, there is limited research in these communities to assess maternal perceptions of their children’s weight and feeding patterns. The purpose of this study was to ascertain Old Order Mennonite mothers’ perceptions of their children’s body weight and to examine feeding patterns for their children. Sample: Participants for this descriptive, correlational study were recruited from an Old Order Mennonite community in south central Kentucky. Sampling was achieved using a snowball sampling strategy and the use of a community insider. Methods: Body Mass Index was measured for mothers and child participants, and mothers completed four questionnaires. Fourteen families with 65 children participated. Findings: Fifteen children (23.1%) had BMIs \u3e 85%, and weight was underestimated in 24.6% of children. Breastfeeding was common (98.5%), with a mean age for cessation of 17.3 months. Mean age for introduction of solid foods was eight months. Results from the CFQ demonstrated mothers were neutral about obesity risk in their child (X=3.05). Mothers reported concerns about high sugar foods, limiting access to unhealthy foods, and children eating all food served at meals. Maternal health literacy scores (X=33.98) were comparable to scores found in other studies. A lower PSOC score (X= 23.36) was found. Conclusions: Further study needs to be conducted in this community to ascertain specific feeding habits that may account for increased BMIs

Anabaptist Community Members\u27 Perceptions and Preferences Related to Healthcare

The plain Anabaptists are thought to differ from mainstream U.S. health care beliefs and practices. Many non-Anabaptist health care providers have limited knowledge of the specific health beliefs and preferences of Anabaptists, which can lead to misunderstandings. The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study was to collect information from Anabaptist community members related to health care beliefs and preferences in their communities. Participants, who were members of various plain Anabaptist communities, completed a questionnaire containing open-ended questions about health issues. Seven themes emerged in results: (1) health viewed as a gift from God that provides the ability to work; (2) concern about exposure to chemicals and food additives as health risks; (3) the use of a variety of resources from lay members in the community in addition to seeking information from professionals; (4) the desire to use natural remedies first with outside care being sought when deemed necessary; (5) barriers to seeking professional healthcare were mainly related to cost, time, and provider attitudes; (6) maintenance of a good diet, being active and having good dental care were important preventative activities; and (7) expectation of respect, engagement and caring from providers

Child Weight and Feeding Patterns in an Old Order Mennonite Community

Feeding practices in some religious communities may decrease childhood obesity. However, there is limited research in these communities to assess maternal perceptions of their children’s weight and feeding patterns. The purpose of this study was to ascertain Old Order Mennonite mothers’ perceptions of their children’s body weight and to examine feeding patterns for their children. Sample: Participants for this descriptive, correlational study were recruited from an Old Order Mennonite community in south central Kentucky. Sampling was achieved using a snowball sampling strategy and the use of a community insider. Methods: Body Mass Index was measured for mothers and child participants, and mothers completed four questionnaires. Fourteen families with 65 children participated. Findings: Fifteen children (23.1%) had BMIs \u3e 85%, and weight was underestimated in 24.6% of children. Breastfeeding was common (98.5%), with a mean age for cessation of 17.3 months. Mean age for introduction of solid foods was eight months. Results from the CFQ demonstrated mothers were neutral about obesity risk in their child (X=3.05). Mothers reported concerns about high sugar foods, limiting access to unhealthy foods, and children eating all food served at meals. Maternal health literacy scores (X=33.98) were comparable to scores found in other studies. A lower PSOC score (X= 23.36) was found. Conclusions: Further study needs to be conducted in this community to ascertain specific feeding habits that may account for increased BMIs