FARMERS AND DERIVATIVES: A SUCCESSFUL COMBINATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY

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Students\u27 perceptions of leadership and the ways in which LeaderShape influences the development of student leaders

Student leadership development programs are an emerging topic of conversation within the field of student affairs. This paper uses the personal narratives of five recent graduates of the LeaderShape program to consider student perceptions of the effects of this program. A literature review discusses recent publications in the field of student leadership development. The interview data collected in this study confirm the findings of this recent research, including generally positive leadership experiences, improved racial relations, and the importance of small group interactions. Additionally, this thesis includes a cross-case analysis and discussion section that present several themes that emerged from participants\u27 narratives. Recommendations for future research and practice associated with student leadership development are presented

The effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on consumer behavior and buyer attitudes

With the size and scope of Corporate Social Responsibility’s (CSR’s) presence in corporate America and beyond, this thesis dives into the history, composition, and application of a CSR framework within an organization. This thesis also reports the results of a survey of students to apprehend the framework’s external impacts on consumers, including brand perceptions and purchase decisions. Most individuals have experienced some degree of exposure to CSR in their professional lives. Levels of awareness and liking towards both the CSR framework and its application demonstrate a direct impact on consumers’ buying processes and company judgements

“Active Efforts” for Equal Education: Reforming Title VI to Further the Purposes of Title VI

Article published in the Michigan State University School of Law Student Scholarship Collection

Bridging the Gap in Primary Care of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Patients

Abstract Problem. Patients in rural or medically underserved areas (MUAs) with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have limited access to primary care preventative services, making them even less likely to obtain preventative care, placing them at even greater risk for adverse health outcomes. Methods. A two-phase retrospective chart review utilizing a convenience sample of patients diagnosed with IBD from a privately-owned gastroenterology office to evaluate the effectiveness of increasing preventative screenings for IBD patients. The first review included 53 patients seen from January to April 2019. A preventative screening evaluation tool (PSET) was developed based on literature recommendations, including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the Crohn\u27s and Colitis Foundation guidelines and implemented prior to the second review of 57 patients during the same time frame in 2020. Results: The results of this study indicated that the use of a preventative screening evaluation tool does increase preventative screenings in patients with IBD. The findings of this study demonstrated a statistically significant difference for 17 of the 25 variables pre- and post-implementation of the evaluation tool. Implications. Due to immunosuppressant medications, IBD patients are already at an increased risk for infections and cancers (Long et al., 2010; Melmed et al., 2006). Screenings for chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, and vaccination-preventable infections decrease the probability of complications from chronic conditions and reduce the burden that patients face associated with the management of their disease

Strengthening the Academic Progress of Students Within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Leadership in education is thinking, communicating, and modeling to maximize student growth and achievement. This quantitative research study explored how leadership can strengthen the academic progress of students within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). When implementation of MTSS is guided by adaptive school leadership, educators will be prepared, communication will occur, interventions will be established, and data will be evaluated. Adaptive leaders who build efficacy will ensure fidelity and continuous improvement of student achievement. Survey research was conducted to analyze the operational level of MTSS regarding the domains of Leadership, Building Capacity for Instruction, Communication and Collaboration, Data-Based Problem-Solving, Tiered Interventions, and Data Evaluation. Demographic information was analyzed to determine correlations between educator years of experience and leadership and educator school level on leadership, within MTSS. The findings established an operational baseline for each domain and indicated Communication and Collaboration and Building Capacity for Instruction are focus areas for improvement in the academic MTSS process. The implications of this research may help school leaders identify topics for continuous improvement to achieve an operational or optimizing level of performance within MTSS. The outcomes from the research could help identify the current use of evidence-based practices and identify professional development needs. Future research is recommended within educator talent development to determine the types of professional development or high leverage practices that educators feel they need support in MTSS implementation, as well a plan for coaching to provide a feedback loop to maximize students’ academic support

Cartoons in Paradise

Disney World may reign as Florida\u27s most dazzling connection to the world of animated cartoons, but long before Disney there was Fleischer. Thirty-five year before Walt Disney packed Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck off to central Florida, his biggest competitor, Max and Dave Fleischer, built their own magic kingdom a couple of hundred miles farther south

Oral History Interview: Carl Dial

This interview is one of a series conducted with former employees of the Huntington Owens-Illinois, Inc. glass bottle factory. Mr. Carl Dial, born May 28, 1923, began working at the Owens glass plant in 1950 in the batch and furnace department. He later moved to the maintenance department and then to the forming department. In this interview, Mr. Dial discusses the details of the jobs he performed at the plant, the friends he made at the plant, and his many family members who also worked there. Furthermore, Mr. Dial talks about work injuries, computerization and automation, union activities and strikes, and gender and race discrimination. Finally, Mr. Dial discusses his family, friends, social activities, and the retirement organization.https://mds.marshall.edu/oral_history/1398/thumbnail.jp