Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15250 Resource class dctype:Text Title PURE Insights Volume 15.5 Cover Art Creator Natalie Puha Date 2026-07-01 Type Text Image;StillImage Identifier PURE155d Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 07/01/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This cover artwork pays (see what I did there?) tribute to the vanitas still life paintings of 17th-century Dutch Baroque painters, in which flowers symbolize life’s impermanence. Neon price labels are collaged on top of one another, radiating outward to depict the explosive look of Crape Myrtle flowers on campus that bloom in the summertime. Just like the Crape Myrtle plant’s flowers, our ownership of material possessions is impermanent. Scribbled lines made with markers and pens optically mix. Ink is conceived to be a permanent medium, but the price label stickers allow for a quick cover-up. Volume 15.5 Supported by Jen Bracy Key Words collage Baroque flowers -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15248 Resource class dctype:Text Title Gender Fluidity in Twelfth Night: Drawing Contemporary Connections from an Elizabethan Protagonist Creator Claire E. Phillips Date 2026-07-01 Type text Identifier PURE155c Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 07/01/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This article explores the Shakespeare play Twelfth Night and how it addresses themes such as the expression of gender and sexuality in a comedic but patriarchal society. In more than one play, Shakespeare utilized the theme of cross-dressing, specifically with his female main characters, but why? What do the characters and audiences get out of this sudden change of gender, which adds a new complicated dynamic to the story? Specifically, this thesis explores Viola from Twelfth Night, as well as her male disguise, “Cesario.” How Viola interacts with both male and female characters in the story challenges potentially false beliefs of how gender and sexuality were viewed in the Elizabethan era. There is a distinction between the tolerance and acceptance of gender fluidity; it comes down to the space in which it is being expressed. The modern debate I will be addressing is this: was Shakespeare truly ahead of his time when he played with gender fluidity in his works, or was he simply perpetuating pre-existing misogynistic stereotypes? The answer won’t be black and white, and it will analyze the readings of Shakespeare from both a queer and feminist standpoint. From the seventeenth century until now, there is still much to be discussed about why these plays, Twelfth Night in particular, are still important and socially. Volume 15.5 Supported by Tiara Good Key Words Shakespeare Twelfth Night gender -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15246 Resource class dctype:Text Title Transgender Healthcare Access: Barriers and Impacts Creator Alex Michaels Date 2026-07-01 Type text Identifier PURE155b Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 07/01/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Transgender health care is a heavily debated topic in our society that undergoes significant legislative changes at an alarming pace. Using an autoethnographic research approach, I use my own lived experience as a trans person navigating the healthcare systems in my state to discuss some of the barriers and struggles of the trans community. To support and expand upon the autoethnographic portion of my work, I also draw from current literature and research. This thesis addresses topics of provider education, critical comments from care providers, care avoidance, gendered systems and health care records, pharmacy issues, insurance denials and related barriers, and relevant legislation. My work aims to provide context for social and structural barriers and to address the impact those barriers have on human lives. Volume 15.5 Supported by Margaret Manoogian Key Words healthcare transgender issues auto-ethnography -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15244 Resource class dctype:Text Title PURE Insights Volume 15.5 Creator Maren Anderson Description Full issue for PURE Insights Volume 15.5 (Summer, 2026) Date 2026-07-01 Type Text Image; Stillimage Identifier PURE155a Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 07/01/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the authors. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the authors. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Volume 15.5 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15148 Title One Very Determined Portuguese Man Versus The Entire European Union: Francisco Guerreiro, The European Union, and UAP Reporting Protocol Creator Hannah Burk Date 6/16/2025 Type text Identifier UFO_2026f Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the authors. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Key Words Francisco Guerreiro UFOs European Union Note Eliot Dickinson -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15147 Title Are Technical Issues in Aircrafts a Calling Card for UAPs?: Aviation Safety and the Hypothetical Ability to Preemptively Locate a UAP Creator Lili Minato Date 6/16/2025 Type text Identifier UFO_2026e Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the authors. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. 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For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Key Words Belgium UFOs New York Note Eliot Dickinson -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15145 Title Looking for a Sign of Life: World War II's "Foo Fighters" Creator Claire McCann Date 6/16/2025 Type text Identifier UFO_2026c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the authors. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Key Words Foo Fighters UFOs World War Two Note Eliot Dickinson -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15144 Title Here Come The Men In Black, Are They Really The Galaxy Defenders? Creator Abigail Wallace Date 6/16/2025 Type text Identifier UFO_2026b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the authors. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Key Words men in black UFOs Note Eliot Dickinson -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15143 Title UFOs: Papers by Western Oregon University Honors Students Creator Eliot Dickinson Description This series of papers by Western Oregon University students explore UFOs and UFO-related topics. Also inclided is the course syllabus for an honors class on UFOs taught at Western Oregon University in 2025, and guidelines for writing a paper about UFOs. Date 6/16/2026 Type text image;stillimage Identifier UFO_2026a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the authors. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Key Words UFOs open educational resources -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15133 Title Professor Bud Brown and the Creation of the WOU Veteran’s Resource Center Creator Jackson Albrecht Katie Altheide Jillian Barnhurst Hayden Bence Jandika Borden Emma Cane Juno Debry Jeremy Dixon Alex Fawcett Billy France-Bagwell Gabe Grecny Hayden Grow Tyler James Ben Loverin Isaac Mayhugh Stephanie McKenzie Ellie Osborn Jakob Ritter Grace Smith Hallie Tasker Zephen Wilkinson Carson Yon Description The WOU Veteran’s Resource Center was created through the initiative of Professor William Bud Brown (Criminal Justice). The students in Professor David Doellinger’s HST 301 Introduction to Historical Research (Fall 2023) and HST 408 Oral History (Winter 2025) began developing a history of the VRC. This history includes transcripts and analysis of oral history interviews and other documents that were collected that are connected to its history and the work of Professor Brown. Date 2025-06-15 Type Text Image;StillImage Identifier BudBrown2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the authors. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Key Words Bud Brown Veterans Resource Center Note David Doellinger -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15017 Title STAY: Building Vibrant Community through Language Creator Eliana Wages Description WR 122z Date 6/12/2026 Identifier UnboundV7f Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This paper explores the language practices used in the K-pop fandom STAY and the role it plays in fostering community. By focusing on the lexis specific to bias groups, this research demonstrates the diversity of experience and engagement within STAY. Examining group dynamics, nicknames and tone, and references to content reveals a dynamic shared language at the foundation of social interactions within the community. As the interaction between language practices and building connection online is ever evolving, this paper contributes to a growing understanding and exploration of its manifestations specific to STAY. Supported by Jean Little Key Words Language practices K-pop online communities -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15016 Title The Strength of Spanglish Creator Kelsey Solis Description WR 122z Date 6/12/2026 Identifier UnboundV7e Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This essay takes a look into the use of Spanglish and how it can be a powerful tool to connect the Hispanic community together. Using my own personal experiences and interviews, I take a closer look at how each generation uses Spanglish to their advantage in blending into their environment. I also take a look on how it can be used as a powerful tool in unifying the two generations together, especially when looking at the type of climate the Hispanic community is currently finding themselves in. Supported by Matt Haas Key Words Spanglish community language -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15015 Title The Ropes of Theatre: A Study of Membership in Western Oregon’s Theatre Department Creator Abigail Hawkins Description WR 122z Date 6/12/2026 Identifier UnboundV7d Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This essay explores the values of theatre and its ability to create long-lasting communities. I examined WOU’s theatre department by exploring the overlooked question of how new members are integrated into the theatre community and why they choose to stay. Because theatre is such a powerful tool for connection. I chose to explore how finding your community within college can have long-lasting effects on your life; the way theatre impacted mine. Supported by Samantha Morgan Key Words Discourse community membership theatre -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15014 Title The Fox, the Rose, and the Five-Paragraph Essay Creator Zanna Ise Description WR 121z Date 6/12/2026 Identifier UnboundV7c Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This essay examines how the little prince influenced my understanding of academic writing and creativity. Through personal reflection and literary analysis, the essay critiques the restrictive nature of the five paragraph essay while recognizing its organizational value. By drawing connections between the novel, themes and my own personal experiences, this essay argues that academic writing can maintain clarity and structure while also encouraging imagination, personal expression, and emotional depth. Supported by Nicole Nugent Key Words Academic writing personal writing The Little Prince -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15013 Title The Process of the Voice Creator Alejandro Solano Description WR 121z Date 6/12/2026 Identifier UnboundV7b Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This reflective essay explores personal growth through determination and collaboration in college. Explaining how small responsibilities, class participation, and peer reviews revealed the importance of discipline, communication, and attention to detail. Through challenges and teamwork, the author gains confidence, strengthens relationships, and develops habits for future success. Supported by Nicole Nugent Key Words Academic writing voice poetry -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15012 Title Beyond the Box: Why the Formal Writing Rule Needs Rewriting Creator Alex Lofton Description WR 121z Date 6/12/2026 Identifier UnboundV7a Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This essay examines the long-standing expectation that serious writing must always be formal. Drawing from academic research, military experience, and nonprofit leadership, the paper argues that rigid writing structures often silence authentic voice and discourage meaningful communication. Rather than abolishing formal writing, the essay advocates for a more flexible approach that values audience awareness, storytelling, and personal perspective alongside clarity and structure. Supported by Patricia Giménez-Eguíbar Key Words Academic writing writing rules voice -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15010 Title 2026 Academic Excellence Proceedings Date 2026-05-27 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier WOU_AES_2026 Language eng -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/15000 Title Commencement Exercises of the Oregon College of Education [August 1945] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Oregon, in August of 1945. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces and a list of graduating students, as well as a printed hymn titled "College Hymn." Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1945 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1945c Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14999 Title The Sixty-Second Annual Commencement and Baccalaureate Service of the Oregon College of Education [1945] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1945. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces and a list of graduating students, as well as a printed description of academic caps, gowns, and hoods. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1945 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1945b Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14998 Title Baccalaureate Service Oregon College of Education [1945] Description Program for a church service to celebrate the graduation of Oregon College of Education students in June of 1945. Program includes list of speakers, speeches, and musical pieces, and a printed hymn. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1945 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1945a Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14997 Title Invitation to Commencement Services at Oregon College of Education [1944] Description Invitation to attend commencement exercises at Oregon College of Education in May fo 1944. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1944 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1944c Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14996 Title The Sixty-First Annual Commencement and Baccalaureate Service of the Oregon College of Education [1944] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1944. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces and a list of graduating students, as well as a printed hymn titled "College Hymn" and a description of academic caps, gowns, and hoods. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1944 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1944b Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14995 Title Baccalaureate Service Oregon College of Education [1944] Description Program for a church service to celebrate the graduation of Oregon College of Education students in June of 1944. Program includes list of speakers, speeches, and musical pieces, and a printed hymn. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1944 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1944a Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14994 Title The Sixtieth Annual Commencement and Baccalaureate Service of the Oregon College of Education [1943] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1943. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces and a list of graduating students, as well as a printed hymn titled "College Hymn" and a description of academic caps, gowns, and hoods. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1943 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1943 Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14993 Title The Fifty-Ninth Annual Commencement and Baccalaureate Service of the Oregon College of Education [1942] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1942. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces and a list of graduating students, as well as a printed hymn titled "College Hymn" and a description of academic caps, gowns, and hoods. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1942 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1942b Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14992 Title Baccalaureate Service Oregon College of Education [1942] Description Program for a church service to celebrate the graduation of Oregon College of Education students in June of 1942. Program includes list of speakers, speeches, and musical pieces, and a printed version of the poem "America" by Samuel Francis Smith. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1942 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1942a Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14975 Title The Fifty-Eighth Annual Commencement and Baccalaureate Service of the Oregon College of Education [1941] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1941. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces and a list of graduating students, as well as a printed hymn and description of academic caps, gowns, and hoods. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1941 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1941b Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14974 Title Baccalaureate Service Oregon College of Education [1941] Description Program for a church service to celebrate the graduation of Oregon College of Education students in June of 1941. Program includes list of speakers, speeches, and musical pieces, and a printed hymn. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1941 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1941a Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14973 Title The Fifty-Seventh Annual Commencement and Baccalaureate Service of the Oregon College of Education [1940] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1940. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces and a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1940 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1940b Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14972 Title Oregon College of Education Baccalaureate Service [1940] Description Program for a church service to celebrate the graduation of Oregon College of Education students in June of 1940. Program includes list of speakers, speeches, and musical pieces. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1940 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1940a Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14971 Title The Fifty-Sixth Annual Commencement and Baccalaureate Service of the Oregon College of Education [1939] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1939. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, a list of graduating students, and a printed hymn. Publisher Oregon College of Education Date 1939 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1939 Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14970 Title 1939 Commencement Invitation Description Invitation to the fifty-second annual commencement at Oregon Normal School in June of 1939. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1939 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1939a Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon College of Education -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14969 Title The Fifty-Fifth Annual Commencement of the Oregon Normal School [1938] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1938. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1938 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1938 Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14968 Title 1938 Commencement Invitation Description Invitation to the fifty-second annual commencement at Oregon Normal School in June of 1938. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1938 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1938a Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14967 Title The Fifty-Fourth Annual Commencement of the Oregon Normal School [1937] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1937. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1937 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1937 Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14966 Title The Fifty-Third Annual Commencement of the Oregon Normal School [1936] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1936. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1936 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1936 Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14965 Title The Fifty-Second Annual Commencement of the Oregon Normal School [1935] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1935. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1935 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1935b Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14964 Title 1935 Commencement Invitation Description Invitation to the fifty-second annual commencement at Oregon Normal School in June of 1935. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1935 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier Commencement_1935a Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14963 Title The Fifty-First Annual Commencement of the Oregon Normal School [1934] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1934. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students and class officers. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1934 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1934 Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14962 Title The Fiftieth Annual Commencement of the Oregon Normal School [1932] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1932. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students and class officers. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1932 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1932 Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14961 Title The Forty-Ninth Annual Commencement of the Oregon Normal School [1931] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1931. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students and class officers. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1931 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1931 Rights As of 4/27/2026, the copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please contact Western Oregon University Archives at archives@wou.edu for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14960 Title The Forty-Eighth Annual Commencement of the Oregon Normal School [1930] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1930. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students and class officers. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1930 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1930 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14942 Title “Hawai‘i 78”: Through the Lens: Code-Switching in Songs Creator Brianna Tadaki Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2024 Identifier UnboundV5i Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract “‘Hawaiʻi 78’ Through the Lens” is a deep dive into not only my heart but the hearts of Hawaiʻi’s indigenous people. My paper takes you on a journey through simple yet complex song lyrics that reveal deep meaning as to why the anger, joy, and love the people have for Hawaiʻi and the injustices they encountered during the annexation. I hope that you will be enlightened by this brief insight into my culture through “Hawaiʻi 78.” Volume 5 Supported by Wesley Mathis Key Words Hawaiʻi Code-Switching -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14941 Title The Evolution of Personal Language: Effect and Expression, A Comparative Analysis of Ancient Personal Writing Creator Keeton Sanchez Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2024 Identifier UnboundV5h Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This paper compares contemporary personal writing with the ancient style seen in Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations. By analyzing survey data from college students and examining the ancient text, this paper explores the evolution of personal writing. The survey helps highlight how modern writing emphasizes emotional release and creativity while ancient writing focused on introspection, revealing both continuity and change in personal language use. Volume 5 Supported by Wesley Mathis Key Words Pathos Personal Writing Stoic Philosophy -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14940 Title The Power of Pathos: How Nature Poetry Spurs Engagement in Climate Change Activism Creator Hayden Mickelberry Description WR 122 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2024 Identifier UnboundV5g Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Volume 5 Supported by Wesley Mathis Key Words Pathos Climate Change Poetry -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14939 Title Romanticized Toxicity Creator Jennifer Perez Ramos Description WR 122 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2024 Identifier UnboundV5f Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This paper captures a small scope on how cultures have romanticized toxicity, a once derogatory term. Through my writing, the reader looks into the minds of those who find toxic relationships attractive, and learns how we are influenced by our surroundings to have toxic desires. Volume 5 Supported by Tandy Tillinghast Key Words Toxicity Cultural Studies -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14938 Title Self-Made Shackles and Self-Made Keys Creator Samantha Winkler Description WR 121 Date 6/15/2024 Identifier UnboundV5e Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract A fusion of essay and fairy tale that reflects upon the first writing class taken in college, this piece follows a dreamer’s journey through discovering how best to overcome the obstacles in the way of being free to create. Volume 5 Supported by Wesley Mathis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14937 Title The Green Light Symbolizes Hope: Fixing High School English Creator Caleb Ihne Description WR 121 Date 6/15/2024 Identifier UnboundV5d Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This essay explores the faults in the way classic literature is taught in the high school curriculum. It provides a deep dive into the various ways in which classic literature is done a disservice when taught and how this teaching, in turn, negatively affects the students. It also provides potential solutions aimed at promoting diversification and understanding of the works and combating resentment towards the genre as a whole. Volume 5 Supported by Kathleen Cassity Key Words Literature Pedagogy -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14936 Title Falling into First Year Creator Alyssa Nguyen Description WR 121 Date 6/15/2024 Identifier UnboundV5c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This poem was part of a larger body of work, in which I gave writing advice to first-year students in the style of different genres. This was written in the genre of a more modern poem. It was inspired by the things we learned in class, and some of my own fears and struggles regarding my first year of college. Volume 5 Supported by Leigh Graziano Key Words Poetry Writing Process -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14935 Title Learning the Hard Way: My Experience with Plagiarism Creator Koffi Kouame Description WR 121 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2024 Identifier UnboundV5b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Abstract: This essay explores my personal experience with writing and the impact of plagiarism. Moving from the Ivory Coast to the U.S. created a language barrier and hindered my creativity. However, a key event led to a profound change in my approach, highlighting the value of academic integrity. This essay underscores the importance of ethical writing and the need for culturally sensitive teaching methods to aid students in navigating language barriers and creativity challenges. Volume 5 Supported by Samantha Morgan Key Words Plagiarism Personal Essay Immigration -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14934 Title Blossoms of Resilience: My Journey Through Books and Fields Creator Guadalupe Ramos Ramirez Description WR 121 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2024 Identifier UnboundV5a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract In my essay, “Blossoms of Resilience: My Journey through Books and Fields,” I aimed to convey my passion for literature and my desire to further my education. I wanted to provide a genuine sense of who I am through my experiences. I was honest about my feelings of shame due to poverty and shared the struggles of growing up and having to support myself. These experiences motivated me to rise above my circumstances. Reading was my favorite pastime, as it offered me a glimpse into other worlds and lives, providing a much-needed distraction from my own challenges. Volume 5 Supported by Kathleen Cassity Key Words literature socioeconomic class -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14933 Title “They’re My Friends!” How Pathos Is Used to Create and Maintain Parasocial Relationships Creator Kira Ryder Morgan Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2023 Identifier UnboundV4h Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract A dive into the world of the South Korean music industry and the deep parasocial relationships formed from it. This essay discusses how K-pop companies persuade fans to feel connected and close to their idols, and how quickly controversy can destroy these parasocial relationships. It analyzes two examples of cancel culture’s effects on the bond between idols and fans. Volume 4 Supported by Wesley Mathis Key Words discourse community cancel culture relationships -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14932 Title A Can of Corn: A Study of the Language of Western Oregon University Softball Creator Carly Turpen Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2023 Identifier UnboundV4g Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Whether it be between players or coaches, effective communication is crucial in the game of softball. This study took information from observing and surveying players on the WOU softball team to find that goal setting, positive and clear coaching language, and communication from the dugout and on the field are the forms of language that help the team reach success. More research should be done to get coaches’ points of view in this discourse community. Volume 4 Supported by Samantha Morgan Key Words Discourse community lexis softball -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14931 Title The Victim Impact Statement: Chanel Miller’s Influence On an Evolving Genre Creator Julia Davies Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2023 Identifier UnboundV4f Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Genre analysis of victim impact statements and the influence Chanel Miller had on extending the conventions of the genre’s rhetorical work. Trigger warning: this paper discusses sexual assault. Volume 4 Supported by Wesley Mathis Key Words Genre analysis primary research Winner of Best Essay Award -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14930 Title To Swish or to Mesh Creator Isaiah Limu Description WR 122 Winner of Best Essay Award Date 6/15/2023 Identifier UnboundV4e Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract For this essay, I wrote about code switching and code meshing, two different practices that we as people use everyday, sometimes unconsciously. The essay is made up of two interviews. I decided to interview my mom and my grandma, because they are the two people that I am closest to in my life. I asked them about the impact that code switching has had on their lives, and I discuss the difference between code switching and code meshing. My main goal of this essay was to convey to the reader why both concepts are essential to everyday communication, and I hope that readers can read the essay and understand why I believe that both should be used but they should be used in certain, appropriate situations. Volume 4 Supported by Wesley Mathis Key Words Code switching code meshing writing situations -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14929 Title The Math of Family: A Daughter’s Quest for Knowledge Creator Miriam Herrera Hernández Description WR 121 Date 6/15/2023 Identifier UnboundV4d Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract “The Math of Family: A Daughter’s Quest for Knowledge” is a captivating narrative about a Mexican-American girl’s journey into learning. With themes of encouragement, perseverance, and resilience, this coming-of-age story demonstrates an unwavering commitment to personal growth and academic success. By demonstrating the importance of mathematical literacy in daily life and self-improvement, this essay emphasizes that knowledge is not an innate gift but is earned through hard work and dedication. Volume 4 Supported by Wesley Mathis Key Words Literacy narrative mathematics English/Spanish -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14928 Title Multi-Genre Essay: Advice for First Year College Students Creator Torie Arnold Description WR 121 Date 6/15/2023 Identifier UnboundV4c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This paper includes various writing pieces to present the overall theme of how the first year writing course is to the reader who is a first year freshman in a fun, engaging, and creative format utilizing different genres. Volume 4 Supported by William Haas Key Words First-year writing genres audience -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14927 Title Learning to Love Creator Jennifer Perez Ramos Description WR 121 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2023 Identifier UnboundV4b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This essay is about the challenges I’ve had with learning a new language and refinding my love and skills for my home language. Through my writing, you will read about the negativity that clouded my early education and how I am still actively trying to find myself as a bilingual academic learner and as an American of Mexican descent. Volume 4 Supported by Tandy Tillinghast Key Words Literacy narrative English/Spanish language practices -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14926 Title Even Now, the Assignment is Wrong Creator Bree Trickel Description WR 121 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2023 Identifier UnboundV4a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract An untraditional essay in which mental health is paired with poetry. It is spoken prose and meant to combine art with assignment. In particular, what one can get from writing and learning experiences, and why teachers are so important. Volume 4 Supported by Tandy Tillinghast Key Words Literacy narrative poetry writing experiences -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14924 Title Online Library Escape Room Creator Catherine Davenport Description This Google-form based online escape room introduces students to the online services offered by a university library. Date 2025-06-15 Type Text Image; StillImage Identifier LibraryGames4 Language eng License This item is released under a CC-BY-NC 4.0 license. You are free to share and adapt the materials it contains, however you must give appropriate credit and indicate what changes were made, and you may not use the materials for commercial purposes. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Key Words libraries escape rooms -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14922 Title Library Hero Creator Stewart Baker Description This text game is a super-hero themed Twine game designed to familiarize players with using the Library of Congress call number system to look up and locate a book. The attached ZIP file contains the HTML and TWEE files needed to play the game locally and modify it. It can be played online for free at https://infomancy.net/Library_Hero.html Date 2025-06-15 Type HTML Identifier LibraryGames3 Language eng License This item is released under a CC-BY 4.0 license. You are free to share and adapt the materials it contains, even commercially, however you must give appropriate credit and indicate what changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Key Words libraries text games -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14920 Title Trapped in the Fifth Century Creator Seyed Abdullah Shahrokni Description This text game is a Twine adaptation of a physical escape room focusing on the legend of King Arthur. Can you save President Reese and return him to the 21st century? The ZIP file contains the HTML file and TWEE files needed to play the game locally or modify it using Twine. To play the game online for free, visit https://shahrokni.itch.io/trapped-in-the-5th-century Date 2025-06-15 Type HTML Identifier LibraryGames2 Language eng License This item is released under a CC-BY 4.0 license. You are free to share and adapt the materials it contains, even commercially, however you must give appropriate credit and indicate what changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Key Words escape room literature -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14915 Title 1960s Spy Escape Room Creator Cassandra Palmore Description These documents describe how to set up a 1960s spy-themed escape room to teach library student workers about library operations. Date 2025-06-15 Type Text Image; StillImage Identifier LibraryGames1 Language eng License This item is released under a CC-BY-NC 4.0 license. You are free to share and adapt the materials it contains, however you must give appropriate credit and indicate what changes were made, and you may not use the materials for commercial purposes. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Key Words escape room library -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14907 Title Between Tongues: Code-switching, Spanglish, and the Dual Identity of Young U.S. Hispanics Creator Arianna Salazar Description WR 122Z Date 6/15/2025 Identifier UnboundV6f Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This paper explores the widespread use of code-switching and Spanglish among young Hispanic adults in the United States and how these linguistic practices impact their cultural identity. Drawing from personal experience and interviews, I examine how code-switching and Spanglish serve as important communication tools that reflect the complexities of living between two languages and cultures, rather than simply indicating a loss of fluency. This research shows that these linguistic habits help individuals maintain connections to their Hispanic heritage while adapting to their American surroundings. Volume 6 Supported by Matt Haas Key Words Spanglish, Code-switching Cultural Identity -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14906 Title Bangle, Dangle, Line, and Camp Lexis for Success Creator Emily Newbeck Description WR 122Z Date 6/15/2025 Identifier UnboundV6e Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract My essay is about the different dynamics facilitated through communication within the sport of volleyball. While the nonverbal communication of volleyball had been explored, there were little to no published works about the importance of verbal communication and volleyball-specific lexis. I grew up playing volleyball, and it is my favorite sport. I discovered how lexis contributes to success of teams on and off of the volleyball court, as well as how it contributes to the overall connection and culture of volleyball teams. This was provided through direct observation and survey of the WOU Club Volume 6 Supported by Samantha Morgan Key Words Volleyball communication lexis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14905 Title The Reality of Perfectionism Creator Jenna Wallace Description WR 121Z Date 6/15/2025 Identifier UnboundV6d Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This essay explores the realities of perfectionism, and how I have grown to learn to battle this challenge. After receiving an OCD diagnosis, I wanted to explore how this disorder impacted my schoolwork and education. This essay highlights important ideas I learned, as well as impactful figures throughout my years in school. My writing illustrates the good, bad, and ugly of obsessive-compulsive disorder, and how it has silently impacted me over the years. Volume 6 Supported by Tandy Tillinghast Key Words Perfectionism Writing Process Composition -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14904 Title Profanity in Academic Writing Creator Kiera Roedel Description WR 121Z Date 6/15/2025 Identifier UnboundV6c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This essay refutes the premise that profanity should be avoided at all costs in academic writing. It explores the nature of “unacceptable” language and presents relevant uses and contexts for profane language across various forms of academic inquiry. Volume 6 Supported by Wesley Mathis Key Words Profanity Academic Writing Composition -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14903 Title Writing Constructs: Ethics in Plagiarism Creator Oliver Hays Description WR 121Z Date 6/15/2025 Identifier UnboundV6b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract “Ethics in Plagiarism” tries to take a closer look at our preconceived notions of plagiarism as a facet of academic honesty, and sees if they really hold up in a post-internet world. The essay tries to see how the definitions we use to describe plagiarism support some systems and discourage others and challenges that the stated goals of plagiarism’s current definitions aren’t supported in practice as much as in theory. Volume 6 Supported by Wesley Mathis Key Words Plagiarism Generative AI Ethics -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14902 Title Bribery: The Key to Literary Success Creator Danielle Bossé Description WR 121Z Date 6/15/2025 Identifier UnboundV6a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract “Bribery: The Key to Literary Success” is a comical, conversational journey from one human to another about the tips, tricks, and trials of motivating to complete a writing assignment before the last minute. This piece, and the subsequent wisdom it tries to impart, comes from a lifetime battle with procrastination and a recent diagnosis of ADHD. Volume 6 Supported by Matt Haas Key Words Procrastination Psychology Writing Process -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14894 Title Dancing with Inclusivity: The Importance of Integrating Genderless Terminology into Swing Dance Spaces Creator Guinievere R. Olander Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2022 Identifier UnboundV3h Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This original inquiry project examines the nature of gender-inclusivity in swing dance spaces and reflects on whether or not gender neutral language, rather than gendered language, has an impact on the feelings of acceptance for dancers regardless of gender identity or conformity. This project uses primary research gathered from the WOU Swing Dance Club. Volume 3 Supported by Leigh Graziano Key Words Discourse community inclusivity swing dance -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14893 Title Smart-Ass Women: The Rhetoric and Culture of an Online ADHD Support Group Creator Ashlynn Norton Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2022 Identifier UnboundV3g Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This study focuses on a women-only ADHD online discourse community using observations to analyze their rhetoric and culture with the goal of bringing more attention to studying women-only online disability support groups and their importance to society. Volume 3 Supported by Leigh Graziano Key Words Online discourse community textual analysis ADHD -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14892 Title Values and the Glorification of True Crime Fandoms Creator Malissa Brooks Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2022 Identifier UnboundV3f Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract True-crime walks the line between education and glorification, but how can a podcast assert specific values on its listenership? This essay analyzes the longest-running comedy true-crime podcast, Last Podcast on The Left. By examining the themes and strategies the hosts of LPOTL use, this essay shows how the hosts strategically imprint their values upon their listeners and the Reddit community page. Volume 3 Supported by Leigh Graziano Key Words Online discourse community corpus textual analysis true crime -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14891 Title Language in Vaccine Hesitancy and Anti-Vaccination Ideology Creator Emmaline O’Donnell Description WR 122 Winner of Best Essay Award Date 6/15/2022 Identifier UnboundV3e Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract An original inquiry project, exploring the role of language in vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaccination beliefs through primary and secondary research. Volume 3 Supported by Tandy Tillinghast Key Words STEM discourse community public health -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14890 Title Going The Distance: Cohesion’s Relationship to Discourse Communities Creator Katie Chapman Description WR 122 Winner of Best Essay Award Date 6/15/2022 Identifier UnboundV3d Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Original inquiry project examining the role of cohesiveness in the WOU cross country team. The author concludes by arguing that cohesion is a characteristic that should be added to Swale’s (1990) list of discourse community criteria. Volume 3 Supported by Leigh Graziano Key Words Discourse community cohesion cross-country -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14889 Title Grasping My Fragile Heart Creator Addie Floyd Description WR 121 Date 6/15/2022 Identifier UnboundV3c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract A literacy narrative in which the author describes the transformative power of reading and writing in her life. In particular, she describes the emotional feelings she had while reading The Book Thief. Volume 3 Supported by Tandy Tillinghast Key Words Literacy narrative, reading pathos -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14888 Title Writing is Right the First Time Creator Laticia Garcia Description WR 121 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2022 Identifier UnboundV3b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Reflects on the myth that writing is right the first time, when in reality it is important to make errors to improve one’s writing ability. Volume 3 Supported by Samantha Morgan Key Words Writing construct error drafting -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14867 Title Under the Microscope of Forensic Science Creator Makenna Bergerson Description WR 121 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2022 Identifier UnboundV3a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract An interview-based analysis of the writing, research, and genre conventions involved in forensics. The author considers how forensic scientists are used in the criminal justice community, some of the general protocols, as well as the specific fields one can pursue in forensics. Volume 3 Supported by Samantha Morgan Key Words STEM discourse community genre analysis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14866 Title How Telenovelas Function in the Latino Community Creator Yaritza Marquez Camacho Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2021 Identifier UnboundV2k Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract How telenovelas Function In the Latino Community is a brief essay justifying how telenovelas have affected the hispanic community. The text analyzes various ways on how the hispanic community feels connected to telenovelas and how telenovelas use language or writing. Volume 2 Supported by William Haas Key Words Discourse Community Latinx Identity -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14865 Title Unearthing Identity: Characteristics Restricting Female Leadership in the Evangelical Church Creator Faith DeVyldere Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2021 Identifier UnboundV2j Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Identifies the prescribed characteristics of females in the U.S charismatic evangelical church, as well as common rationales for these gendered expectations. Connects these ideals to the disparities between women and leadership in these communities. Volume 2 Supported by Wesley Snyder Key Words Discourse Community Identity Gender -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14864 Title Discourse Community of Servers: The Environment’s Effect on Behavior and Lexicon Creator Becca Brooks Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2021 Identifier UnboundV2i Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract A detailed look into the front of house customer service discourse community, including its curated lexicon and conduct. Volume 2 Supported by William Haas Key Words Discourse Community Lexicon Workplace Writing -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14863 Title How to Bend the Rules on Writing Creator Andrew Ashley Description WR 121 Date 6/15/2021 Identifier UnboundV2h Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract An essay exploring the autor’s early teachings of writing constructs, and the contradicting teachings of writing constructs utilized in higher level education. The author urges the audience to rethink strict rules of writing and learn when it is appropriate to break the rules of writing constructs in certain situations. Volume 2 Supported by Wesley Snyder Key Words First Person Writing Constructs -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14862 Title A Shift From Rules to Tools Creator Samila Sevugan Description WR 121 Date 6/15/2021 Identifier UnboundV2g Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Reflects the importance of the role writing constructs hold against a writer’s ability to expand and further the discovery of their writing identity and purpose. Volume 2 Supported by Tandy Tillinghast Key Words Writing Construct Academic Writing Writer’s Block -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14861 Title Genres Within a Day of Nursing Creator Miaja Spensley Description WR 121 Date 6/15/2021 Identifier UnboundV2f Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Want to become a nurse? Throughout the workplace of professional nurses, they use many different genres of writing documentation to obtain the best patient care. This essay examines each documentation a nurse must write and understand on a daily basis and explains how one becomes a nurse in such a changing and flexible environment. Volume 2 Supported by Samantha Morgan Key Words Genre Analysis Workplace Writing -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14860 Title Federal Disconnect: The Navajo Nation’s Sovereignty and Justice Must Be Respected Creator Skye Grubb Description WR 122 Winner of Best Willamette Promise Essay Date 6/15/2021 Identifier UnboundV2e Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This essay argues that the damaging practices of both historical and modern colonialism, particularly in terms of our criminal justice system, continue to harm the Navajo Nation’s relationship to its people and its culture and ignores the important role Navajo practices of restorative justice are to their community. Volume 2 Supported by David Howell (Jefferson High School) Key Words Native American Sovereignty Colonialism Restorative Justice -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14859 Title A Genre Analysis of Facebook Mormon Stories Podcast FB Community Creator Rachel Nye Description WR 122 Winner of Best Essay Award Date 6/15/2021 Identifier UnboundV2d Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This paper delves into the literary tool kits or grief processing tools for those transitioning out of Mormonism. Community members communicate through personal posts, commentary on live FB podcasts where members/scholars are interviewed in the group. Genres mobilized within the Mormon Stories Podcast Community are used as a literary tool kit that collectively works to aid them through a faith transition into healing. Volume 2 Supported by Wesley Snyder Key Words Genre Analysis Literacy Discourse Community -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14858 Title Multiliteracy and Online Discourse Community: How SENG Meets the Needs of the Dispersed Gifted Community Over a Lifespan Creator Sara Cash Description WR 122 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2021 Identifier UnboundV2c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Discusses the use, and benefit, of online genre by dispersed, isolated members of the gifted community via the agile discourse community, Serving Emotional Needs of the Gifted. Volume 2 Supported by Wesley Snyder Key Words Genre Analysis, Literacy Online Discourse Communities -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14857 Title African American Vernacular should be Included in Learning About Writing and Reading Creator Caprice M. Massey Description WR 121 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2021 Identifier UnboundV2b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This essay presents primary and secondary research to illustrate why African American Vernacular English (AAVE) should be treated like other foreign languages in the teaching and learning of Standard Written English (SWE). The author argues that AAVE is not bad English but its own vernacular that has importance within the African American culture. Volume 2 Supported by Wesley Snyder Key Words AAVE Writing Construct Literacy -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14856 Title Can Different Community Groups Inform the Way We Communicate? Creator Justin Davis Description WR 121 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2021 Identifier UnboundV2a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This essay examines how personal social constructs and discourse communities influence literacy development and language practices for a Black individual living in a predominately white society Volume 2 Supported by Casie Moreland Key Words Literacy Discourse Communities Race -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14855 Title Projecting Into the World of Dungeons and Dragons Creator Alex Decknadel Description WR 122 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2020 Identifier UnboundV1h Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Projecting into the World of Dungeons and Dragons is an argument about the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) as a discourse community and how players of D&D project themselves as characters within an imaginative setting shared by the players. Through the D&D sessions I participated in and articles I’ve read, I discovered that players have to interact with one another to project themselves as their characters. Volume 1 Supported by Samantha Morgan Key Words Dungeons and Dragons lexis identity -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14854 Title How “Big A Little A” Alludes to Britain’s Instability During the 1980’s Creator Bo Moskal Description WR 121 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2020 Identifier UnboundV1g Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract A brief look into how social and political unrest created a boom in punk rock’s popularity in Britain. This essay is a rhetorical analysis of  “Big A Little A” by British punk rock band Crass and how it is relevant to the climate of the 1980’s. Volume 1 Supported by Wesley Snyder Key Words rhetorical analysis punk rock historical context -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14853 Title Barista Lexicon and Its Effects on Customer Interactions Creator Jenifer Webb Description WR 122 Winner of Outstanding Essay Award Date 6/15/2020 Identifier UnboundV1f Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Through the use of both primary and secondary research, this essay addresses the major ways in which barista lexicon influences customer interactions. The results conclude that barista lexicon influences customer interactions by creating a barrier between the two, enhancing customer experience, and by providing a learning experience. Volume 1 Supported by Leigh Graziano Key Words workplace literacy customer interactions lexis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14852 Title Immigration Reform: The Influence of Nativism in Political Rhetoric and its Impact on Immigration Policy-Making Creator Alayna Gilliland Description WR 122 Winner of Best Willamette Promise Essay Date 8/15/2020 Identifier UnboundV1e Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Examines the political rhetoric surrounding the President’s “Build the Wall” campaign, the effectiveness of the wall in solving southern immigration concerns, and the negative impact the campaign’s rhetoric has on attitudes towards Latinx communities in the United States Volume 1 Supported by Kari Bloomquist Key Words political rhetoric nativism immigration -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14851 Title Smartphone Effects on Literacy and Language Creator Brandi Grunberg Description WR 121 Date 6/15/2020 Identifier UnboundV1d Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This text analyzes how the development of phones over the course of their existence have influenced language and literacy. The convenience, efficiency, and mobility of phones are addressed in the ways in which they have connected people, created a global community, and increased proficiency with the tools people through which people are exercising literacy. Volume 1 Supported by Casie Moreland Key Words smartphones literacy technology -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14850 Title The Let'er Buck Spirit Creator Jenni Kannier Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2020 Identifier UnboundV1c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Examines the significance of code switching when speaking to consumers versus coworkers in a retail setting. This essay analyzes the impact of body language, tone of voice, and establishing authority and illustrates the influence different lexises may have on consumers. Volume 1 Supported by Leigh Graziano Key Words code switching retail nonverbal communication -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14849 Title Genres Keep a Law Firm Moving Forward Creator Fengqi Li Description WR 122 Date 6/15/2020 Identifier UnboundV1b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract An analysis of the main genres used by a law firm in China. This essay examines the work those genres perform and their relationships with each other. Volume 1 Supported by Leigh Graziano Key Words genre analysis lawfirm workplace efficiency -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14848 Title Je Ne Sais… Meh Creator Gracie Meives Description WR 121 Date 6/15/2020 Identifier UnboundV1a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This narrative shares the writer’s personal adventure with literacy. It covers her struggles and successes with reading and writing, and reflects on the significance of her literacy journey and the change she experienced from her own perseverance. Volume 1 Supported by William Haas Key Words literacy narrative literacy sponsors -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14840 Title Challenges and Implications of Social Stigmas Around Aging and Homelessness Creator Kathryn Aline Setter Date 4/10/2026 Type Text Identifier PURE_2026f Rights In Copyright. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Supported by Melissa Cannon Key Words Homelessness Older Adults Intersectionality -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14839 Title Seeing Is No Longer Believing: Teaching Visual Literacy in the Age of AI Creator Kali Pikl Date 4/10/2026 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier PURE_2026e Rights In Copyright. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Media literacy and close analysis of multiple formats of information are both critical skills in our technology-rich environment. This is particularly the case given the rate at which Artificial Intelligence models are advancing. The current study sampled 87 university students and sought to evaluate participants’ ability to detect AI-altered/generated images. This was measured via survey and was followed by a training module designed to teach participants about some of the key artifacts in AI-generated/altered images. Participants completed a second survey following the training portion to evaluate for change. It was hypothesized that there would be a significant difference between the participant’s pre-treatment and post-treatment scores following the training module. A paired-samples t-test showed that post-treatment survey scores (M = 11.66, SD = 2.25) were significantly higher than pre-treatment scores (M = 9.05, SD = 2.61), t(86) = -10.19, p < .001, 95% CI [-3.12, -2.10]. After controlling for relevant individual differences, the results showed a large effect size (d = 1.09). This shows the ability to train audiences in how to recognize images that have been generated or altered by AI. The current study showed a slight decrease in participants’ accuracy in detecting real images due to increased skepticism. The applicability to the generalized population of the specific tips provided in this study should be studied further as image-generating AI models will likely phase out many of the artifacts used in this study. Supported by Ethan McMahan Key Words Artificial intelligence media literacy misinformation -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14838 Title PURE Volume 15 Cover Creator Micah Dillard Date 4/10/2026 Type Image; StillImage; Text Identifier PURE_2026d Rights In Copyright. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The cover art was a collaboration between Micah Dillard (illustration) and Jen Bracy (art direction). The artwork was stylistically inspired by Milton Glaser, a pioneer in the history of graphic design and illustration in the 1960s and beyond. The work was created in response to, and as a companion piece for, the poem “Woman Work” written by Maya Angelou in 1978. The repeated female figure image is meant to be upside down, embodying the chaos and sadness of the life of endless chores cited in the poem. The falling woman can also be interpreted as representing the potential release of letting go of what you can’t co ntrol. The background is a scratchy, sketchy, and a bit like rain, which serves as a symbol of nature, which calls to Maya Angelou’s character as she goes through the motions of her daily life being a mother, woman, and person of color. The subtle form of an anatomical heart reminds the viewer of her humanity Supported by Jen Bracy -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14837 Title Assistant Editor's Note Creator Sasha Pullitla Date 4/10/2026 Type Text Identifier PURE_2026c Rights In Copyright. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14836 Title Managing Editor's Letter Creator Maren Anderson Date 4/10/2026 Type Text Identifier PURE_2026b Rights In Copyright. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14835 Resource class dctype:Text Title Pure Insights, Volume 15 Creator Maren Anderson, editor Date 2026-04-10 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier PURE_2026a Rights In copyright. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Volume 15 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14832 Title Academic Excellence Showcase 2025 Proceedings Date 2025-05-27 Type Text Identifier aes2025 Language eng -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14827 Title The Forty-Seventh Annual Commencement of the Oregon Normal School [1929] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1929. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students and class officers. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1929 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1929 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14826 Title Commencement Invitation - Oregon Normal School, June 1922 Description Invitation to commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1923. Includes a list of exercises and events. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1923 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1923 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14825 Title Commencement Invitation - Oregon Normal School, June 1922 Description Invitation to commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1922. Includes a list of exercises and events. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1922 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1922b Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14804 Title Baccalaureate Service of the Oregon Normal School for Sunday, June Eleven Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Two Description Program for baccalaureate service commencement exercise at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1922. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1922 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1922a Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14803 Title Commencement Program of the Oregon Normal School for Wednesday, June sixteen nineteen hundred twenty Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1921. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students and class officers. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1921 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1921 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14802 Title Commencement Program of the Oregon Normal School for Wednesday, June sixteen nineteen hundred twenty Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1920. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students and class officers. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1920 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1920 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14801 Title Commencement Invitation - Oregon Normal School, June 1916 Description Invitation to commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1919. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1919 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1919 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14800 Title Commencement Invitation - Oregon Normal School, June 1916 Description Invitation to commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1916. Includes a list of exercises and events. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1916 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1916 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14799 Title Commencement Program of the Oregon Normal School for Wednesday, June 18 [1913] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1913. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students and class officers. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1913 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1913 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14798 Title Commencement Program of the Oregon Normal School for Wednesday, June 19 [1912] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1912. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students and class officers. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1912 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1912b Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14797 Title Commencement Program of the Oregon Normal School for Tuesday, February 6 [1912] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in February of 1912. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon Normal School Date 1912 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1912a Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14796 Title Programme [OSNS 1911] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1911. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1911 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1911 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14795 Title Mid-year commencement Oregon State Normal School [1909] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in February of 1909. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1909 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1909 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14794 Title The twenty-sixth annual commencement Oregon State Normal School [1908] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1908. Program contains a list of commencement exercises and activities, speakers and musical pieces, and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1908 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1908 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14793 Title Silver Anniversary Commencement Exercises Oregon State Normal School [1907] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1907. Program contains a list of commencement exercises and activities, speakers and musical pieces, and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1907 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1907 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14792 Title Commencement Invitation - Oregon State Normal School, June 1906 Description Invitation to commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1906. Includes a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1906 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1906 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14791 Title Twenty-third June Commencement of the Oregon State Normal School Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1905. Program contains a list of speakers and musical pieces, and a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1905 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1905c Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14790 Title Commencement Invitation - Oregon State Normal School, June 1905 Description Invitation to commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1905. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1905 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1905b Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14789 Title Commencement Invitation - Oregon State Normal School, February 1905 Description Invitation to commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in February of 1905. Includes a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1905 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1905a Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14788 Title Commencement Invitation from Students for Oregon State Normal School 1903 Description Invitation to commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1903. Includes a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1903 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1903a Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14787 Title Commencement Invitation from Faculty for Oregon State Normal School 1903 Description Invitation to commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1903. Program contains a list of commencement exercises, activities, and speakers. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1903 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1903a Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14786 Title Senior Reception Nov. 28, 1902 Description Program for senior reception at Oregon State Normal School in November of 1902. The program includes a list of speeches and musical pieces played, as well as the names of some students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 11/28/1902 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1902b Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14785 Title Programme [OSNS 1902] Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1902. Program contains a list of commencement exercises and speakers, class officers, class representatives, and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1902 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1902a Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 1/2/2026, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14783 Resource class dctype:Text Title Learning What I’ll Teach: Connections Between Language Acquisition and Community Creator Sophia E. Borgstahl Date 2025-08-15 Type Text Identifier honors20251215b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/15/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This experiential learning project came from my linguistics education to formulate a personalized Spanish learning plan tailored to my individual needs. As a student in WOU’s Teaching English as a Foreign Language program (TEFL), understanding Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theory is incredibly important to adequately teach any language, so to further my understanding I wanted to experience SLA as a language learner. By undergoing the language learning process with Spanish, I understood L2 acquisition at a personal level and furthered my journey toward SLA expertise. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis/Project Department or school name within institution Honors Note Robert Troyer Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14781 Resource class dctype:Text Title Preservando Tradiciones: The Influence of Charreria in Oregon Creator Camila Getzemani Villastrigo Campuzano Date 2025-12-15 Type Text Identifier honors_20251215a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/15/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Mexico is a country famous for its culture, from the language, food and music that has become a part of mainstream US media. One part of this culture that often gets overlooked is its national sport, Charreria. This sport involves El Charro, a sportsman well-dressed wearing his iconic sombrero, who shows his dominance over horses and bulls. This is an examination of the history of charreria, particularly a focus on the sports presence in the state of Oregon. I want to look at why charreria isn't as well known as other Mexican events like jaripeos and bailes. I want to know what is being done or can be done to share the sport with a wider audience. The charro is an iconic figure in Mexican culture; it is widely recognized, yet how many people know who he is and what he stands for? I plan on accomplishing my goals in two main ways, through interviews and classic methods of research in both Spanish and English. These interviews will be with real charros and escaramuzas in the state of Oregon. I have access to many families and people who play an important role in the sports presence in Oregon, possibly in the United States. I also plan on doing a lot of research in both Spanish and English (using my bilingualism to its potential) to find the answers to all of my questions or at least the bigger ones. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis/Project Department or school name within institution Honors Note Ricardo Pelegrin-Taboada Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14780 Resource class dctype:Text Title Bridging Digital Spaces: Connecting Accessibility and Learning Theories Across Web and Learning Environments Creator Katherine Marshall Date 6/14/2025 Type Text Professional Project Identifier pp20251211a Language eng Abstract This professional project equips K–12 educators with evidence-based strategies to support the academic and personal success of students with ADHD. Delivered through a one-hour professional development session, it includes a Google Slides presentation, a printed note-taking document, and a curated resource guide featuring information on ADHD, neurodivergence, executive functioning, and movement breaks. By addressing key executive functions—planning, time management, goal setting, organization, and cognitive flexibility—the project fosters student growth and inclusive, student-centered learning. It also reflects my development as an instructional leader committed to equity, collaboration, and innovation in supporting educators and creating environments where all learners can thrive. Date Available 2025-06-15 Degree Master of Science in Education: Educational Technology Key Words neurodiversity literacy Note Kenneth Carano Marcus Wenzel Randall (Dana) Ulveland -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14773 Title Q. Why Me? A. Who Else? Mentoring with Myk Rose Creator Shayla Richardson Date 11/15/2025 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies111325f Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/15/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Burnout and a lack of sustainable formal leadership are challenges for the field of signed language interpreting. While formal leaders often face attrition and a lack of support, informal or everyday leaders can fill mentorship and leadership gaps in their communities. This case study highlights Myk (Michael) Rose. Rose’s mentorship style leads by example, by creating spaces that promote growth through safety, resilience, and trust. As the interpreting field and its practitioners are changing, Rose’s approach to supporting emerging interpreters and colleagues shows success. Rose’s example demonstrates that leadership begins with care and taking responsibility, and that everyday informal leaders can transform people, a community, and the profession. Key Words interpreting; mentoring; leadership -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14772 Title Graciela Zozaya: A profile in professionalization Creator Rey Romero Date 11/15/2025 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies111325e Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/15/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Graciela Zozaya, an interpreter educator in Houston, Texas, personifies the evolution from a bilingual ad hoc translator and interpreter to a strong advocate for interpreter training and certification. Having more than four decades of experience in the industry, she has used her positions as manager for language services in the county’s flagship healthcare provider and as strategic solutions executive for a Large Language Services Provider to promote interpreter training and certification. Furthermore, she has collaborated with local universities in continuing education certificate programs for interpreters and translators. Her beliefs and compromise in the professionalization of interpreters is also exemplified by her key leadership roles in several organizations, including the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care and the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, among others. Ms. Zozaya contributes her enthusiasm and commitment to professionalization to her friend and mentor Esther Diaz, a pioneer in establishing interpreter certification education programs in Texas. Key Words interpreting; training; certification; leadership; professionalization; mentoring -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14771 Title Autumn Esclovon: “It’s My Soapbox, It’s My Passion” Creator Meikayla Mixon Date 11/15/2025 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies111325d Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/15/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This case study was conducted within a larger project designed to spotlight leaders in the interpreting community. I chose to recognize Autumn Esclovon, who is a respected and accomplished American Sign Language/English/Protactile interpreter, educator, and mentor. Her love for the DeafBlind community shines through all aspects of her work, and the lessons she has learned from individuals within this community influence the characteristics of leadership she cherishes the most. She is a kind and encouraging mentor who leads with respect and courage and encourages growth not only for herself but for those around her. Key Words interpreting; mentoring; leadership -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14770 Title Pam Wilson: Driven to Learn, Committed to Serve Creator Mikaela Jordon Date 11/15/2025 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies111325c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/15/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract In the American Sign Language (ASL)-English interpreting profession, many interpreters report feeling a sense of competition and worthlessness because of comments or actions of their colleagues, known as horizontal violence. Horizontal violence includes any action that diminishes the worth of another interpreter and is perpetrated by members of the profession causing undue harm to the affected interpreter (Ott, 2012). Interpreters like Pam Wilson have striven to make a difference in their communities. Pam is a leader who is eager to learn, people-centered, and humble. Her dedication is exemplified by her work ethic and how she interacts with colleagues and consumers. She continually shows care and compassion for those she works with by making them feel seen and heard. Pam is driven by her desire to pass on what has been done for her. By following Pam’s model of leadership, the occurrence of horizontal violence can be greatly reduced. Key Words interpreting; leadership; humility; horizontal violence -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14769 Title How a Russian Professor Professionalized United States Healthcare Interpreting Creator Marisa Rueda Will Date 11/15/2025 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies111325b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/15/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Natalya Mytareva is an undervalued yet pivotal contributor to the translation and interpreting community. Beginning her career as a university professor teaching interpretation and translation courses at Volgograd State University in Russia, she came to the United States as an immigrant and had to change careers entirely more than once upon arrival. Her experience as Communications Director at the International Institute of Akron, a refugee resettlement agency, deepened her understanding of the critical need for qualified interpreters in healthcare settings. As one of 13 founding commissioners of the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI), Natalya's work led to the first healthcare interpreting certification exam that was nationally accredited for spoken language interpreters. Furthermore, through CCHI, she was later able to develop an English-only exam—the first of its kind created by any federal, state, or private organization—that could reliably test the interpreting skills of all healthcare interpreters. Her work revolutionized the healthcare interpreting profession by giving interpreters of all languages credentials that would put them on the same level as their colleagues in healthcare. Much can be learned from Natalya's grit, determination, and leadership style, which led to a truly transformative feat in medical interpreting history in the United States. Key Words Healthcare interpreting; leadership; professional standards; CCHI; NCCA accreditation; case studies -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14768 Title Christine Nakahara: A Back-of-the-Bus Kind of Leader Creator Lauren Jourdonnais Date 11/15/2025 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies111325a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/15/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Christine Nakahara is an American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpreter, mentor, and educator located in the Bay Area of San Francisco, California. She has been in the interpreting field since 2008. Working behind the scenes rather than in the spotlight is her style, hence the self-identified term “back-of-the bus” kind of leader. Her passion and respect towards cultural differences and her efforts to support ethnically diverse communities of interpreters are at the center of her work, providing mentorship holistically and naturally to her mentees. Key Words interpreting; empathy; justice -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14761 Title Improving the Individual Problem-Solving Process for All Staff and Students Creator Patrick Lau Date 9/15/2025 Type Text Professional Project Identifier pp_20251023b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 09/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This professional project centers on the enhancement of the Individual Problem Solving (IPS) process through the implementation of a structured, schoolwide support system designed to benefit both students and staff. Throughout the 2024–2025 academic year, a diverse team of educators collaborated to update, streamline, and refine the IPS framework. The primary objective was to provide teachers with an accessible and efficient document that enables them to clearly articulate a student’s concerns, strengths, and areas of need. By simplifying the referral process and ensuring consistency in documentation, the updated IPS serves as both a practical tool for classroom teachers and a guiding framework for determining the most appropriate supports, including potential special education services. Ultimately, the aim is to leave a sustainable, user-friendly process that enhances teacher effectiveness, promotes early and accurate interventions, and fosters equitable access to support for all students. Degree Master of Science in Education Note Steven Nelson Erica Manzo Note Alicia Wendzel -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14760 Title Theory to Practice—It’s a Long Jump! Creator Gracie Ann Meives Date 9/15/2025 Type Text; Image; StillImage Action Research Project Identifier arp_20251023c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 09/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract My aim with this project is to explore the development of a new interpreter in a K–12 educational setting. In my professional reflective journal, I collected data focused on new interpreters’ skill development, such as feedback, mentors, work samples, boundaries, supervision sessions, and lexical/grammatical items. Using the text analysis tool Voyant (2025), I scanned the data for lexical patterns as well as general themes in each quarter of the journal. My findings point to four overarching periods of transition that each have their own distinctive data and patterns. These four quarters are found in the results in Chapter 4. These distinct quarters show the natural progression of filling “the gap” between theory and real-world interpreting experiences. I hope to use my findings to offer a look into the process of transitioning from an interpreter education program to life as a working professional to better identify emerging professionals’ skill acquisition needs. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Amanda Smith Erin Trine Note Elisa Maroney -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14759 Title Evaluating Student Achievement Through Rigorous Project-Based Learning in Secondary Science Education Creator Mickayla Rose Timberlake Date 9/15/2025 Type Text; Image; StillImage Action Research Project Identifier arp_20251023b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 09/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project explores and evaluates the effectiveness of Rigorous Project-Based Learning in a high school chemistry classroom using the framework of McDowell, Hattie, and Boss (2017). The tenets that were explored and evaluated were creating purposeful learning experiences, deepening content understanding, building strong relationships, and applying evidence based practices such as scaffolding, modeling, and peer collaboration. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Rebecca Chitkowski Note Rachel Harrington -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14758 Title Developing Digital Literacy Among High School Civics Students Creator James O’Neil Date 9/15/2025 Type Text Action Research Project Identifier arp_20251023a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 09/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project explores how teaching digital literacy impacts high school students' ability to conduct quality research and develop responsible civic and digital citizenship. Motivated by my personal educational journey marked by limited digital access and the support of extracurricular mentors I seek to bridge the digital divide in my junior/senior civics classroom. Although most students have school-issued Chromebooks, disparities remain in their home access to technology and internet resources. My project integrates digital tools and online resources into instruction, enabling students to engage with content at their own pace while developing essential research and media literacy skills. The primary research questions guiding this study are: (1) How does teaching internet literacy influence students’ ability to evaluate and use quality sources? and (2) How does it contribute to their growth as informed civic and digital citizens? Through student reflections, written assignments, and consistent formative assessment, I aim to track progress and adapt instruction to ensure equity and relevance. This work aligns with InTASC standards and supports lifelong learning, collaboration, and social awareness. Findings will be shared with peers, faculty, and students, with the goal of improving instructional practices and preparing students for success in an increasingly digital world. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Kenneth Carano Note Rachel Harrington -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14757 Title Another Wave of Trauma: A Professional Development on Trauma-Informed Practices to Support Students Impacted by Immigration Creator Prudencio Camacho Cabrera Date 9/15/2025 Type Text; Image; StillImage Professional Project Identifier pp_20251023a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 09/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This professional project contextualizes trauma-informed practices (TIP) for educators serving students impacted by immigration. With immigration reform and policy being carried out immediately by the current Republican administration, teachers need to become more equipped in catering to the social-emotional needs of their students. Students that now become targets of raids, deportations, family separations, and other systemic inequities. This project tailors forms of critical pedagogy to create a professional development (PD) focused on developing the practice of critical reflection. A practice that can be either self-reflective or reflective on systems that perpetuate inequity. TIP is problematized in this project, especially when structured to follow passive, White-dominant ideologies. As a challenge to educators, the PD urges educators to unlearn practices rooted in these ideologies. As replacement, the PD encourages educators to learn practices that enhance their awareness of immigrant identities, reframe TIP as social justice, and create spaces for student testimonies to be made and heard. This project adds to the discourse of critical pedagogy by tailoring and contextualizing practices to the identities, experiences, and narratives of students impacted by immigration. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Micah Walker Gregory Zobel Note Jaclyn Caires-Hurley -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14755 Resource class dctype:Text Title Improving the Individual Problem-Solving Process for All Staff and Students Creator Patrick Lau Date 2025-09-15 Type Text Identifier 20251001_pp_a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/01/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This professional project centers on the enhancement of the Individual Problem Solving (IPS) process through the implementation of a structured, schoolwide support system designed to benefit both students and staff. Throughout the 2024–2025 academic year, a diverse team of educators collaborated to update, streamline, and refine the IPS framework. The primary objective was to provide teachers with an accessible and efficient document that enables them to clearly articulate a student’s concerns, strengths, and areas of need. By simplifying the referral process and ensuring consistency in documentation, the updated IPS serves as both a practical tool for classroom teachers and a guiding framework for determining the most appropriate supports, including potential special education services. Ultimately, the aim is to leave a sustainable, user-friendly process that enhances teacher effectiveness, promotes early and accurate interventions, and fosters equitable access to support for all students. Degree Masters of Science in Education Note Steven Nelson Alicia Wenzel Erica Manzo Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14754 Resource class dctype:Text Title Evaluating Student Achievement Through Rigorous Project-Based Learning in Secondary Science Education Creator Mickayla Rose Timberlake Date 2025-09-15 Type Text Identifier 20251001_arp_a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/01/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Degree Masters of Arts in Education Type action_research_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14752 Resource class dctype:Image Title Oregon State Normal School supporter, 1907 Creator Undetermined Subject Oregon State Normal School (OSNS) Mascot Children Description A portrait of Hazel Gard Robinson, daughter of Physics faculty Lewis Robinson, wearing a dress with felt pennants of various sizes pinned to the bodice, skirt, and sleeves. On the backside is handwritten: "Hazel Gard Robinson. Oregon State Normal School Mascot. March, 1907." Also handwritten on the backside, appearing to be added after original inscription "daughter of Lewis Robinson." Photograph is mounted on cardboard in the style of a cabinet card. The card is embossed with a torch and ribbon in the top left corner and "McCaleb (?) Independence, Ore" in the bottom right corner. Card is damaged with a portion of the bottom left corner missing. Date 1907-03 Type Image; StillImage Rights No copyright - United States: As of 09/26/2025, Hamersly Library believes this item is free of copyright under the laws of the United States. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Oregon State Normal School, children, mascot, pennant, cabinet card -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14743 Title A Creative Mural on the History of Mexican Immigration to the United States Creator Jordan Kemper Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Image; StillImage Identifier honorstheses_091725h Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract One of the most prominent issues in American history is how the country deals with immigration. As a cultural melting pot, America has a long history of immigration with people from all over the world congregating in this one country. Very few of the people living here today came from Native American descent, as most of American ancestry comes from outside of the country, making it feel as though it is a much more freely flowing, but controlled, nation of citizenship compared to the rest of the world. It’s become apparent in recent decades that there’s been much more corruption and mistreatment surrounding border patrol that has led to an increasing rate of violence and injustice towards immigrants, largely from Mexico. While there should be laws around keeping immigration controlled and organized, I want to persuade the public to not support a response to illegal immigration of violence or dehumanizing treatment. I want to see in what ways I can show the human side of the issue in order to gain sympathy from the public. I don’t want this to be controversial, but rather raise a discussion that may make people think differently and more humanely on the topic. This is why I have decided to do an artistic mural for my project, as it can express these issues in a more powerful and unique way without seeming as though I am directly preaching to people. It could also be a form of representation for immigrants and have some of their stories being 4 heard. What ways could I inform and even persuade the public about immigration issues through a creative manner and my own stance on the topic that will also get people thinking about it and discussing it? This is a topic I’ve become passionate and informed about and wanted to express it in this creative project. Department or school name within institution Honors Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14742 Title Lost in Translation: Learning Disabilities and the LatinX Education Gap Creator Jaidah Anguelita Garcia Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier honorstheses_091725g Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The primary objective of this research is to investigate the educational challenges and support systems for LatinX students with learning disabilities and to propose legislative policies to address these issues. Despite federal protections such as Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504, LatinX students with learning disabilities (LDs) remain undiagnosed, misidentified, and underserved due to cultural stigma, linguistic bias, and inadequate educator training. By applying theories of Critical Race Theory, Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, and Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, this research will analyze how intersecting factors such as race, language, socioeconomic status, and disability affect the educational experiences of LatinX students with LDs. This thesis will also review existing literature and identify disparities in diagnosis/identification, placement, and discipline. Drawing from personal experience and academic research, this thesis will propose culturally responsive educator training and increased funding for inclusive resources as legislative strategies to help promote equity in educational settings. Department or school name within institution Honors Note Kristen Pratt Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14741 Title How to Minimize Burnout as a Student Leader Creator Viviana M. Romero Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier honorstheses_091725f Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract In this action research project, the question of how to minimize burnout as a student leader will be explored. Burnout is almost a right of passage for many student leaders in this day and age. With some wearing their burnout status as a badge of honor showing how dedicated they are to their work. However, burnout is not something to be proud of. When burnout is left unchecked it can create many unhealthy coping mechanisms for students that lead to many different unhealthy behaviors that end up being very hard to unlearn as adults in the workforce. This thesis plans on defining burnout and how it affects student leaders, then moves on to create a list of approximately 10 ‘tips and tricks’ to help minimize and cope with burnout. I will also explore how the institutions themselves contribute to burnout in their student leaders and what they can do in order to minimize burnout. All from the perspective of a current college undergraduate student who has experienced burnout. Department or school name within institution Honors Note Ashley Hortman-Cooper Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14740 Title Eleanor Houk and Their Impact on Oregon History: Biography of an Indigenous Woman Creator Katie J Snyder Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier honorstheses_091725e Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Eleanor Houk made history in Oregon by becoming the first Indigenous woman to attend the University of Oregon. I will be using this thesis to explore how her culture and status as a minority could have affected her life through a combination of primary and secondary sources. I will be focusing on the different stages of her life and some of the different settings that would have affected her, specifically her time at two residential schools and her move halfway across the country as an orphan. I want to explore how this time impacted her later in life and her choice to become a teacher at the residential schools she was at for much of her childhood. Through this research I hope to expand the online platform – Oregon Women’s Consortium – to which his project was originally posted. The purpose of the Oregon Women’s Consortium is to shed light on the history of Oregon women who have been either ignored or under-researched. My project will provide a more thorough exploration of Eleanor Houk’s life story as well as the experiences she had because of her heritage. This will aid in creating a more complete history of important women in Oregon’s history. Department or school name within institution Honors Note Kimberley Jensen Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14739 Title The Influence of Nintendo Video Games on Creativity Creator Shane Pelinski Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Image; StillImage Identifier honorstheses_091725d Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract In this project, I will be looking into the connection between videogames and creativity, more specifically video games from Nintendo and how their games can have an impact on players’ creativity. Multiple Nintendo franchises such as the Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing bring their own unique ideas to the table that can encourage players to expand their own creative scoop. An important part of my thesis will be making my own creative art projects that will take inspiration from Nintendo games I have played. This will allow me to prove the idea that Nintendo can be influential on creativity. This project will include examination of three different Nintendo Switch games as well as articles that are linked to the idea that video games and creativity are connected. My goal is to show how Nintendo videogames are a great source of inspiration and do my own creative projects inspired by Nintendo games to further prove that. I believe this project will aid in my life goal to be a creative individual and perhaps inspire others to take inspiration from one of their favorite pastimes. Department or school name within institution Honors Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14738 Title Running on Empty: The Culture of Eating Disorders among Female Runners Creator Lindie M. Larson Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier honorstheses_091725c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Disordered eating and eating disorders are serious mental conditions that can have significant physiological, psychological, and performance-related consequences, especially among female runners. This population is especially vulnerable to disordered eating and eating disorders due to cultural pressures and expectations within the sport which emphasize thinness and losing weight in order to improve performance. These pressures result in many female runners turning towards disordered eating behaviors to meet their coaches’ expectations and improve their times. However, these behaviors can have many negative consequences that affect not just their performance but their overall health as well. In order to combat and prevent this issue, it is important to raise awareness about disordered eating and its consequences among female runners and those who frequently interact with them, such as coaches, athletic trainers, and family. While prevention is preferable, early intervention and treatment are also essential for limiting the damaging effects of disordered eating and promoting a full recovery for female runners. Department or school name within institution Honors Note Emily Vala-Haynes Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14737 Title Graphic Growth: Creating a Comic for Young Adults Creator Aidan VanDyke Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Image; StillImage Identifier honorstheses_091725b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract I have created a fantasy, young adult, graphic novel for my thesis. The story explores the themes of self-discovery, expression, and improvement through the emotional journeys of the protagonists. Before working on the novel, I researched the genres and formats detailed at the beginning through various academic and informational books and essays. Now finished, a third of the book’s script has been written, along with half of those pages laid out. I have included a reflective essay on developing the novel, as well as the various artistic sources from which I drew inspiration. The goal was to create a story that teenagers can use to process thoughts and emotions they may be dealing with, as well as provide myself with a portfolio item that directly relates to my expected career. Department or school name within institution Honors Note Shaun Huston Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14736 Title The Mathematical Mystery of Odd Perfect Numbers: An Exploration of the Odd Perfect Number Problem, Multiply Perfect Numbers, and Related Topics in Number Theory Creator Jasmine Hiebert Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier honorstheses_091725a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract A perfect number is a number that is equal to the sum of its proper divisors. For example, 6 is a perfect number because its proper divisors are 1, 2, and 3 and 6 = 1 + 2 + 3. A non-example of a perfect number is 8, whose proper factors sum to 1 + 2 + 4 = 7 , 8. The next smallest perfect number after 6 is 28 = 1+2+4+7+14 and after 28 we have 496. There are 52 known perfect numbers. The largest one was discovered in October 2024 and has more than 82 million digits ([10]). All 52 known perfect numbers are even. Given this observation, it is natural to ask, do odd perfect numbers exist? Indeed, many people have asked this question before. Number theorists have been wondering whether or not odd perfect numbers exist for more than 2,000 years and yet we remain unable to rigorously answer the problem. Our understanding of odd perfect numbers provides a stark contrast to how well-studied and formulated even perfect numbers are. Every few years increased computational power partnered with our understanding of even perfects allows us to find a new even perfect number. The more we search for odd perfect numbers, the more elusive they seem. We will be talking about the odd perfect number problem and a smorgasbord of related problems, such as multiply perfect numbers, super perfect numbers, and primitive abundant numbers in our literature review. Before we do so, we will formally define all the terms and functions we need in the Theoretical Frameworks section, which can be used as a reference for these terms as we proceed through the rest of the paper. Our discussion will culminate in my original work with non-divisors of odd perfect numbers and determining the possible forms of multiply perfect numbers. Department or school name within institution Honors Note Cheryl Beaver Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14731 Resource class dctype:Text Title Pure Insights Volume 14 (2025) Full Issue Date 2025-07-15 Identifier PURE_07152025 Rights In copyright. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Editor Maren Anderson Volume 14 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14725 Title I Remember Great Aunt Patti Creator Emily Killebrew Date 7/15/2025 Identifier PURE_07152025e Rights In Copyright. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Volume 14 Supported by Henry Hughes Key Words poetry -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14724 Title A Review of Human Perceptions of Emotions From Animal Vocalizations Creator Kayleigh Pierson Alexander Reece Date 7/15/2025 Identifier PURE_07152025d Rights In Copyright. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The study of the evolution of emotional communication dates back to Charles Darwin and has a rich history rooted in ethological research. The evolution of emotional communication is a growing field of research that explores how animals express and perceive different emotions. Studies continue to shed light on the complexity and universality of emotional communication in the animal kingdom. This review article examines the literature on human perceptions of emotions from animal vocalizations, addressing the acoustic variables that predict the way vocalizations are interpreted, whether people are generally more accurate with gauging arousal or valence from vocalizations, any patterns with respect to species, and subject variables that influence perceptions. By reviewing and synthesizing the existing literature, this article seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of human perceptions of emotions in other species and highlight avenues for future research in this field. Volume 14 Supported by Jay Schwartz Key Words communication cats animal vocalization -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14723 Title Forensic Anthropology: Sex Estimation and Intersex Remains Creator Kairo Mojsiewicz-Shahin Date 7/15/2025 Identifier PURE_07152025c Rights In Copyright. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Intersexuality has been defined as an “umbrella term used to describe a wide range of innate bodily variations in sex characteristics” (Monro et al., 2021). In life, these characteristics are often limited to soft tissue sex organs; in forensic anthropology, the focus is on an individual's bone structure. This is because the bones of males and females have distinct differences attributed to the biological mechanisms for which they are tailored, such as childbirth or walking, and on account of the effects different hormones have on bone growth and development. It is understood that an estimate of "female" would eliminate all "male" individuals from a pool of potential matches, thereby streamlining the identification process of a descendant. These methods can be as simple as visual analysis or as complex as metric analysis and population statistics (Christensen et al., 2014; Moore, 2013). However, intersex people may not have distinct traits from either sex, or they may have a mix of male and female traits. They can therefore present an interesting challenge to sex estimation. Recent anthropological studies have examined the topic of intersex remains, revealing blind spots in many of the standard methods and our own understanding of sex. Volume 14 Supported by Jerielle Cartales Key Words anthropology forensics intersex -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14722 Title Informal Caregiving Experiences: Challenges and Opportunities for an Age-Friendly University Creator CJ Johnson Emily Winters Date 7/15/2025 Identifier PURE_07152025b Rights In Copyright. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The growing Age-Friendly University (AFU) global network has been helping its members assess their institutions and identify action items for increasing age-friendliness. This research investigates one of the issues identified through previous assessment of an AFU as a weakness and area of opportunity, which is the lack of resources and information for campus community members who identify as informal or unpaid family caregivers. Data from N = 72 campus members (26% faculty, 15% staff, 52% students; 84% female, 16% male) were collected in early 2023 through a campus-wide online survey and analyzed by a team of researchers using quantitative analysis for responses to Likert-type items and thematic analysis for open-ended responses. Issues around physical demands, time demands, financial stress, and social and emotional health while caregiving were assessed. Results indicated that respondents are experiencing different types of stress and need additional support and resources as caregivers, particularly related to respite care, mental health services, financial support, and assistance with physical tasks such as housework and transportation. The findings from this research will be used to develop and share resources around caregiving broadly across the university campus, and to ensure that resources are culturally inclusive, particularly as nearly 25% of the enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students is composed of students from a Hispanic/Latinx background. Findings will also be used to establish community partnerships to harness resources from outside the university, and ultimately to help support the campus community moving forward and to achieve a piece of the university’s AFU vision. Volume 14 Supported by Melissa Cannon Key Words informal caregiving age-friendly university caregiving resources -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14721 Title Golden Gaze Creator Chloe Elmore Date 7/15/2025 Identifier PURE_07152025a Rights In Copyright. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The design for this cover is a watercolor piece that, through the use of a lavender color scheme and symbolism, is meant to evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, especially in today’s current climate. The use of lavender, covering the majority of the work, has a calming effect on viewers, along with the many elements of nature from the deer to the trees and water below it. In the center of the painting is a glowing circle, with which one can correlate to the recent lunar eclipse, demonstrating a time of growth. It is a reminder that while changes are happening, we can still find peace and growth in the people and environment with which we choose to surround ourselves. Volume 14 Supported by Jen Bracy Key Words deer visual art peace -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14717 Resource class dctype:Text Title Elara and the Whimsywisp Tree: An SEL Based Children’s Book and Accompanying Parent Guide Creator Heather Brower Date 2025-06-15 Type Text Identifier HeatherBrower_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This project introduces Elara and The Whimsywisp Tree, a creatively crafted story designed to foster social and emotional learning (SEL) among children. There is also an accompanying parent guide aimed at enhancing family engagement. The story uses imaginative narrative elements to teach core SEL competencies including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. By creating a shared literacy experience, the story provides families with valuable opportunities for open dialogue, teachable moments, and emotional development. The parent guide complements the story by offering strategies for modeling SEL skills, encouraging receptive communication, and supporting children's emotional growth in a family setting. The integration of storytelling and family centered approaches in this initiative aims to strengthen emotional literacy and familial bonds. The overall goal of the storybook and parent guide is to promote lifelong social emotional skills in children, ultimately contributing to their overall well-being and resilience. Degree Master of Science in Education Key Words emotional literacy social emotional learning healing from trauma Note Kenneth Carano Gregory Zobel Ya-Fang Cheng Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14711 Title Navigating Worlds: Uncovering the Unique Positionality and Experiences of Hard-of- Hearing ASL Interpreters Creator Carli Maegan Jones Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier CarliJones_Thesis_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Existing research overlooks the experiences of hard-of-hearing individuals working as American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters. To fill this gap, I have documented some of their challenges, unique perspectives as language users, and contributions to the ASL interpretation field. Employing qualitative methods, I have amplified their voices and shed light on their experiences, advocating for inclusivity and equity within ASL interpretation. This study aligns with broader discussions on disability rights and professional diversity; it aims to challenge stereotypes, dismantle barriers, and foster transformative change. Additionally, it recognizes the unique cultural and linguistic skills Hard-of-hearing Interpreters (HHIs) bring to their practice. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words American Sign Language (ASL) Hard-of-Hearing Interpreter (HHI) Deaf Interpreter (DI) Hearing Interpreter (HI) Positionality Deaf Identity Deaf Culture Note Amanda Smith Elisa Maroney Stacey Rainey Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14710 Title When Every Second Counts: Assessing the Preparedness of 911 Operators to Process Video Relay Service Calls Creator Lydia Grace Rogers Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier LydiaRogers_Thesis_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Video Relay Service (VRS) is a telecommunication service that provides American Sign Language interpreters for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. With expansions and technological developments, more people in the deaf community are using VRS services for their needs, including 911 emergencies. Both 911 operators and interpreters must work together to provide efficient and effective communication despite frequent complications. This study addresses the gap in literature on 911 operators’ knowledge and preparedness for processing VRS calls. The purpose of this research is to assess the knowledge base of 911 operators regarding VRS call processing and explore the potential need for specialized training to help mitigate obstacles and provide the best possible service to the deaf community. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words Interpreting emergency response training Note Elisa Maroney Stacey Rainey Kathy Groves Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14709 Title Project-Driven Portfolio Creator Logan Carlos Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier LoganCarlos_Portfolio_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This project-driven portfolio features two artifacts. The artifacts are both online mini-courses. One is a mini-course on softball hitting fundamentals. The other is on social media content creation. Here is the portfolio link with all the links associated with my project: https://lcarlos17.wixsite.com/lcarlospdp Degree Master of Science in Education: Educational Technology Type Portfolio -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14708 Title Bridging Digital Spaces: Connecting Accessibility and Learning Theories Across Web and Learning Environments Creator Katherine Marshall Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier KatherineMarshall_Portfolio_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This project encompasses the comprehensive development of educational technology solutions for American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification training, including both an online course and website platform. The initiatives support Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) and Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification preparation for research technicians and professionals with diverse educational backgrounds. The ALAT course, requiring 288 development hours, was designed as an asynchronous Canvas-based program featuring narrated PowerPoint presentations, YouTube-hosted multimedia, and interactive self-assessment tools. The OAALAS website, representing 480 development hours, served as a centralized educational hub with accessible navigation and comprehensive resources. Both platforms demonstrate alignment with Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) standards while incorporating evidence-based instructional design principles including Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction, Mayer's Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Adult Learning Theory. Key accessibility features include captioned videos, alt-text descriptions, mobile-friendly design, and simplified navigation structures optimized for learners with varying technical proficiency. The project addressed diverse learning preferences (75% visual, 20% kinesthetic, 10% auditory learners) through multimodal instruction. The evolution from standalone website to Learning Management System integration demonstrates iterative instructional design and commitment to continuous improvement in professional certification preparation. Degree Master of Science in Education: Educational Technology Key Words EdTech Andragogy Multimodal Note Randall Ulveland Type Portfolio -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14707 Title Working to Bridge the Gap: The Need for Additional Supports for Students with Dyslexia in Public Schools Creator Abigail Fisher Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier AbigailFisher_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This professional project examines the lack of resources and supports in place for students with dyslexia in the public school system. Based on peer-reviewed literature, this project proposes evidence-based strategies to address and reduce this disparity. These strategies include differentiated instruction and the implementation of multisensory approaches. Differentiated strategies (content, process, product, and environment) must be implemented simultaneously to result in effective learning growth and outcomes (Tomlinson, 2000). In addition, multisensory approaches such as reading-while-listening (Almahrag, 2021; Clinton-Lisell, 2023), technology interventions (Macaruso et al., 2020; Lerga et al., 2021), project based learning (Filippataou, 2010), movement based learning (Javed et al., 2023), and explicit instruction (Morrison, 2023; Hughes et al., 2017), all create learning opportunities that support students with dyslexia. By creating an asset-based 4th grade ELA unit, which incorporated both differentiation and multisensory strategies, I was able to add to this area of research and highlight how teachers can adapt curriculum to best meet the needs of their students, especially students with dyslexia. It is evident that when teachers create curricula that pull from their student’s strengths, all learners thrive. Degree Master of Science in Education: Reading Key Words dyslexia differentiation multisensory approaches Note Ken Carano Annie Delbridge Jaclyn Caires-Hurley Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14699 Title From Representation to Transformation: The Role of Cultural Relevance in Effective Pedagogy Creator Wyatt Anthony Smith Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier WyattSmith_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This study explores the implementation of culturally relevant teaching (CRT) to enhance student engagement and instructional clarity in a high school history classroom. Grounded in Gloria Ladson-Billings’ CRT framework, the research examines how integrating students’ cultural backgrounds and lived experiences into lessons fosters deeper learning connections. Using qualitative methods, including reflective journals, formative assessments, and mentor feedback, the study highlights the impact of student-centered strategies such as gamified study guides, personalized historical narratives, and interactive digital formats. Findings suggest that CRT increases student agency, supports critical thinking, and enhances relevance in social studies education; however, challenges such as absenteeism and systemic barriers complicate its implementation. The study concludes that sustained reflection, adaptability, and intentional curriculum design are crucial for effectively implementing CRT to bridge educational gaps and empower diverse learners. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Culturally Relevant Teaching Gameification Note Amy Bowden Benjamin Finnegan Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14698 Title Students and Citizens: The Effects of Civic Education on Students and their Communities Creator Walter Du Ruz Bender Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier WalterBender_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The objective of this research project was to explore the effects that a focus on civic education had on students in a 9th grade high school classroom. Can civic education concepts benefit students who are not in a dedicated civics class? How can education prepare students to be active, engaged citizens? For the purpose of this project, I modified my lesson plans and assignment designs to include civic content and give students opportunities to connect historical issues to present-day problems in their communities. I interviewed students about their experiences during the project and tracked data about student grades and engagement. The data and interviews showed that students had positive outcomes as a result of civic education focused lessons. Many students spoke extensively about their interest in the subject, and most students had large improvements in grades and work completion. However, many students also expressed concern about the content becoming “too political,” which points to increasing political polarization among young people. My interpretation is that civic education-focused lessons have a definite positive effect for students and in fact are critically important to ensure that students can become engaged citizens. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Education Civics Citizenship Note Amy Bowden Ken Carano Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14697 Title Incorporating Multicultural Education into a Drama Classroom at a Predominantly White High School Creator Troy Pennington Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier TroyPennington_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project explores how multicultural education, framed through social justice, can be meaningfully integrated into a drama program at a predominantly white high school. Grounded in James A. Banks’ (2016) framework, specifically content integration, prejudice reduction, and empowering school culture, the study addresses the lack of representation and inclusive pedagogy in traditional theater education. Conducted in a rural Oregon high school, the project spanned two units, totaling fifteen days. Data included student work, reflections, performances, and observations, analyzed using open coding and inductive thematic methods. Four key themes emerged: a unified classroom culture, increased academic participation, student voice and empowerment, and the disruption of dominant narratives. Findings show that when students are supported in exploring identity and injustice through theater, they engage more deeply and empathetically. The project highlights the transformative potential of culturally responsive, student-centered arts education and offers guidance for creative inclusive, socially conscious learning environment. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words multicultural education high school drama drama Note Amy Bowden Melanie Landon-Hays Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14696 Title Evaluating Oregon’s Reentry Practices Against Best Practices Creator Tristan R. Brabson Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier TristanBrabson_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Adult in Custody reentry back into the community has a wide-reaching impact across the United States. Much research has been done to understand how to enrich this process in order to increase community safety and reduce recidivism, but little is known about the state of reentry in Oregon. This study investigates the recognized relevant factors concerning a successful reentry back into the community and applies them to Oregon’s reentry programming and policies. This study uses secondary data gathered across multiple databases delimited by research that focuses on adult prison reentry only. This research was organized and analyzed to reveal common relevant factors to successful reentry and then compared against the collected information regarding Oregon’s reentry practices via government websites, literature, and other forms of disseminated information. The findings indicate that relevant factors supporting successful reentry start at intake and continue through incarceration and time back in the community. Oregon reentry practices apply several of these factors in their reentry programs and policies but still need to expand in order to become a leader in successful community reentry. The findings highlight areas of success and failure to create a roadmap for future reentry development and research. Degree Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Key Words Oregon reentry reentry best practices recidivism Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14695 Title Emotionally Charged Performances in Music Education Classrooms: Fostering a Positive Learning Environment through Culturally Responsive Teaching Creator Trevor R. Wilson Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier TrevorWilson_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The purpose of this action research study is to determine how utilizing culturally responsive teaching strategies (CRP) to invoke an emotional connection to music enhances musical performances and educational music outcomes. How can students draw from their personal experiences through CRP to enhance their emotional connection to the music they play and their performances? The primary goal of this project is to connect emotional understanding through SEL and CRP to musical concepts and performances to convey a depth and breadth of student understanding. My teaching goals are to inspire students to be creative and take agency within their music-making to provide emotionally charged performances at a high level. Being culturally relevant to students has a large impact on student success and learning outcomes. Engaging with enhanced lessons that are culturally relevant can help engage students to understand the concepts at a deeper level. For music students, this can lead to better engagement and emotionally charged performances. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Music Education Social-Emotional Learning Note Marcus Wenzel Sarah Perkins Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14694 Title Culturally Responsive Teaching Can Support Student Engagement and Inclusiveness in Physical Education Creator Trevor Karsseboom Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier TrevorKarsseboom_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The research project examines how culturally responsive teaching (CRT) together with student voice and differentiated instruction affect student engagement and inclusiveness in elementary physical education (PE). The research conducted at Lincoln Elementary in Woodburn, Oregon examines how deliberate inclusion of students' cultural backgrounds and personal interests and abilities within PE curriculum development creates an inviting and motivating educational space. The research data consisted of student survey responses together with observational notes and teacher lesson reflection records. The study reveals that students become more engaged when they see themselves represented in activities and when they participate in shaping their educational experiences. The practice of differentiating instruction and equipment according to student needs resulted in better confidence and skill growth among students. The research supports the concept that PE teaching methods which are both inclusive and responsive create better learning opportunities for all students while boosting their engagement levels. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Culturally responsive teaching student voice in PE differentiated instruction Note Rachel Harrington Nancy Tedder Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14693 Title Closing Practices of Gratitude in the Classroom Creator Susan Nash Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier SusanNash_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project explored how a daily closing ritual of gratitude, “Gratitude Soup,” created a sense of belonging for students in a Theatre 2 classroom. Rooted in Nel Noddings’ ethics of care, the teaching philosophy behind this practice values building genuine, caring communities that see and honor every student. The aim of this project was to measure how this simple, low-barrier practice could support students’ emotional regulation, improve engagement, and foster a stronger sense of community in class. Data was gathered over the course of a semester and then analyzed, triangulated, and interpreted using traditional qualitative analysis procedures. Qualitative data was gathered through classroom observations, informal student reflections, and a more in-depth survey to measure how this practice shaped the emotional climate of the room. This project aims to situate itself in a larger effort to understand how small, intentional SEL practices can be both practical and powerful in creating more connected, inclusive classrooms. Findings from this action research demonstrate a link between Gratitude Soup–a small, intentional SEL practice–and an overall improved sense of belonging and student community in the classroom. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Drama Education Gratitude SEL Note Melanie Landon-Hays Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14672 Title The United States Postal Service: Understanding White-Collar Crime, Criminal Activity, and Fraud Prevention Effectiveness Creator Susan C. Ames Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier SueAmes_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The United States Postal Service plays a significant and vital role in this country’s communication infrastructure, economy, and the daily lives of every person and business that uses it, where no single operation in the world can compare. This study investigates the effectiveness and/or failures of the fraud and criminal activity prevention systems, strategies, and measures utilized by USPS; the circumstances in which white-collar crimes are likely to occur; the other law enforcement agencies that collaborate with USPS; contributing factors of fraud and criminal activity against USPS; and the societal impact that fraud prevention can have on the overall economy. The justification for this research is to expose the extremely detrimental consequences when systems fail for those who depend on this agency daily for correspondence, commerce, and essential functions. The key finding of this research revealed that efforts are continually made to improve fraud prevention, including the enhancement of physical security measures, improved technological security measures, improved legal and regulatory frameworks, improved investigative and enforcement mechanisms, improved prevention and mitigation strategies, continued law enforcement partnerships, improved employee training and awareness, and improved and public awareness campaigns. Degree Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Key Words White-Collar Crime United States Postal Service Federal Note Omar Melchor-Ayala Mari Sakiyama Terry Gingerich Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14671 Title Oregon’s Correctional Education: Analyzing Oregon’s Prison Education Programs Through the Websites of Collaborating Colleges and Universities Creator Skylar Wolfe Connolly Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier SkylarConnolly_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract In the United States there is roughly 1.2 million individuals incarcerated. These individuals need treatment and/or programs to be rehabilitated. Correctional education (CE) is part of those programs. This research was the preliminary analysis of the CE programs within the state of Oregon. The purpose of this research was to create a baseline for future studies. To accomplish this, the research used the websites of colleges and universities that collaborate with the Oregon Department of Corrections. There were six colleges and universities in Oregon that had launched a collaborated CE program. The websites were chosen as samples for their unique lens. This research used secondary data from the websites to attempt to answer the research question. The websites were analyzed for courses, degrees, age of program, support, goals, data, and employability. The findings were sporadic. Degree Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Key Words Correctional Education Prison Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14670 Title Intervention Strategies at the Middle School Level: Methods and Practices for Student Engagement Creator Shannon Pickering Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier ShannonPickering_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The purpose of this action research project was to examine whether targeted, tiered intervention strategies, utilizing the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework, could improve reading fluency and comprehension, and to identify engagement strategies that support middle school students performing below grade level. This study aimed to answer: 1) Do targeted and tiered interventions improve fluency and comprehension? 2) What instructional strategies give the most student engagement? This work highlights the importance of closing literacy gaps at the middle school level, ensuring accessibility, and promoting a sense of student success. This study collected data through classroom observations, student work samples, informal interviews, and progress monitoring tools such as DIBELS or PowerUp. Thematic coding and analysis were employed to identify patterns across the intervention tiers and whole-class instructional sessions. Key findings revealed that scaffolded instruction for students below grade level were insufficient to bridge the learning gap. When scaffolds are paired with explicit teaching strategies in tiered intervention environments, this leads to the greatest task completion and student growth in comprehension. Ensuring that students understood the content prior to introducing classroom work, along with scaffolds, was found to impact learning outcomes significantly. Emotional factors were also found to highly impact students’ learning outcomes and social-emotional well-being. This study concluded that the RTI-based interventions, which focused on comprehension and fluency skills, when integrated with scaffolds and emotional support, are highly effective methods for closing literacy gaps at the middle school level. These findings highlight the importance of responsive, student-centered intervention models and suggest the need for broader implementation. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Intervention RTI ATI Note Coley Lehman Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14669 Title Professional Development on Sheltered Strategies for K-5 Educators Creator Scarlett Working Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier ScarlettWorking_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This professional project is focused on developing a professional development for K-5 educators on implementing sheltered strategies. It is important for educators to academically reach each student in their classroom; this must also include emergent bilingual learners (EB learners). EB learners need comprehensible input in order to access content instruction delivered within their L2 (developing second language). Educators must incorporate both sheltered instruction (SI) and sheltered strategies within their current content-based instruction. This means teachers must alter their current educational approaches to include both language learning and EB learners. However, it is incredibly difficult for educators to meet the needs of EB learners when they are equipped with the right educational tools, approaches, and strategies. The current literature regarding SI and sheltered strategies expresses a critical need for more education and professional developments regarding these topics. This professional development includes defining SI, stating research that supports SI, how content and language can be integrated alongside SI, connecting SI, zone of proximal development (ZPD) and scaffolding, as well as listing and explicitly modeling specific strategies. It is important to note that the delivery of this PD is focused on explicitly modeling each strategy listed. Embedding sheltered strategies within the presentation provides educators with a clear path on how to implement these strategies within their own educational environment. This includes a discussion on each strategy, and explicit modeling to encourage implementation. Results from this PD includes the importance of language learning beside content instruction, comprehensible input in order to promote actual understanding, and the continuation of SI presentations for educators in order to support implementation of sheltered strategies within the classroom. Degree Master of Science in Education: ESOL Key Words ZPD Comprehensible input Sheltered Instruction Note Ken Carano Jessica Doughtery Dana Ulveland Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14668 Title You Are Not a Failure, They Failed You: A Disability-Focused Approach to Education Creator Sarah Stover Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier SarahStover_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project explores the implementation of disability-focused anti-oppressive pedagogy in a middle school Language Arts classroom. Conducted in a highly structured, military-style school, the study was conducted with two research questions in mind: How did one autistic teacher implement disability-centered anti-oppressive pedagogy in a middle school Language Arts course at a military-style school, and how did students enrolled in this Language Arts course respond to their autistic teacher’s disability-centered pedagogical foci? This research included lessons centered around disability representation, bias, and accessibility. Data collection included personal observations in a journal, gradebook analysis, student work samples, and surveys. Findings revealed three major outcomes: increased engagement, higher academic achievement, and deeper social emotional learning. This research suggests that disability-centered pedagogy is beneficial to all students, creating an asset-based learning environment that accommodates everyone. While limitations such as the military structure are acknowledged, this study advocates for the broader implementation of disability justice in classroom practice. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words disability education asset-based education Note Amy Bowden Coley Lehman Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14667 Title Professional Project: Promoting Home Literacy Environments Through the Implementation of a Literacy Night and a Website Creator Sam Shuirman Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier SamuelShuirman_PP_2025 Language eng spa Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The research question behind this professional project looks at why students may be behind in their literacy learning, and takes a look at what can be done outside of the school environment. The goal of this professional project is to explore the meaningful impact of a comprehensive home learning environment for children, as well as looking at two different ways to share strategies, methods, and ideas for how to construct a home learning environment, through a literacy night and a website. It is widely understood that children who grow up in homes that have home literacy environments, have much more positive growth in their literacy skills overall, in conjunction with formal instruction at school, than children who do not have that same access to home literacy environments. The goal of the literacy night is to inform families, students, and community members of several key strategies for cultivating a home literacy environment. The website adds on to this by providing different resources for families and community members to access that provide literacy resources and websites that can be used at home. Creating a community of learners progressing in their literacy development is the end goal of this project. Degree Master of Science in Education: Reading Key Words home literacy environment literacy Note Kenneth Carano Melanie Landon-Hays Sharlee Blackwell Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14666 Title Curriculum Development - Trilingual Interpreting Training Program Creator Rossio Soledad Zavala Perez Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier RossioZavalaPerez_PP_2025 Language eng spa Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The project's significance lies in bridging the gap between theory and practice in trilingual interpreting education. The field of trilingual interpreting faces significant challenges due to the scarcity of resources and research, particularly in adapting existing processing models to manage three languages simultaneously. The aim is to define trilingual interpreting, develop a suitable curriculum, and, by synthesizing existing resources and incorporating stakeholder input, establish a framework for trilingual interpreting training. The three languages that will be discussed include American Sign Language, English, and Spanish; however, the goal is that the completed trilingual interpreting training curriculum will be generalized to substitute for any three languages. The data collected and utilized in this project were collected via QualitricsXM (2025), and the individuals were recruited through snowball and purposive sampling. Furthermore, the questions in the survey were both qualitative and quantitative in nature. The end results showed a clear consensus of what trilingual interpreting means and the need for trilingual interpreters in the Deaf Community, who have specialized training in the interpreting process that includes three languages of mixed modalities. The curriculum outline that was developed as part of this project includes the program and student learning outcomes that could be modified or applied for training trilingual individuals who use any three languages. License CC-BY-NC-ND (attribution, non-commercial, no derivatives) Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words trilingual interpreting Deaf Note Amanda Smith Allisun Kale Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14665 Title Creating an Educators Disposition Assessment for Preprogram Preservice Educators Creator Rachel Frazier Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier RachelFrazier_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This project presents a new Educator Disposition Assessment (EDA) for preprogram preservice teachers at Western Oregon University. The tool is designed to both assess and support student growth in professionalism and social-emotional learning (SEL). It focuses on four anchor competencies: building trusting relationships and collaboration; fostering self-reflection and a growth mindset; cultivating perseverance and self-regulation; and creating community while responding constructively across differences. These competencies are informed by research from CASEL, the Center for Reaching & Teaching the Whole Child, CAEP, and others. Grounded in Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development, the rubric includes clear behavioral indicators aligned with students’ developmental readiness. It replaces the one-size-fits-all assessment previously used with early-stage students. The project also includes faculty training and a clear implementation plan. The EDA promotes scaffolded, equitable support and helps prepare preservice teachers to meet the social, emotional, and professional demands of the teaching profession. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words Teacher professionalism Social emotional competencies in teachers Teacher dispositions Note Kenneth Carano Mandy Olsen Micah Walker Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14664 Title Literacy Through a Cultural Lens: Improving Hispanic Student Engagement and Achievement Creator Neil Zimmerly Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier NeilZimmerly_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Hispanic and Latino student academic achievement has been historically lower than other demographic groups for a few reasons, like familial economic situations, school funding, and curricula that do not support student learning. This project examines how using critical texts and research-based teaching strategies helps Hispanic and Latino students improve their literacy skills and enhance their connection to school materials. To accomplish this, a lesson was created from scratch that implemented texts that were more representative of student backgrounds and teaching strategies focused on student collaboration. Lessons that were created for this project were compared to instructional strategies that are supported by research studies, in addition to general student feedback. The results of this project confirm much of the research that has been done into this topic because the observed feedback from students affirmed that lessons designed with critical texts were more engaging than the alternative. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education Key Words Critical Literacy Hispanic Note Kenneth Carano Annie Delbridge Marcus Wenzel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14663 Title Social Emotional Learning in a 6th-Grade Science Classroom Creator Nathan Goodson Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier NathanGoodson_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project investigated the impact of implementing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies on student behavior and academic performance in a sixth-grade science classroom. Specifically, it examined how SEL instruction influenced students’ classroom participation, peer interactions, and academic performance. Findings indicated that SEL instruction contributed to increased student comfort in speaking before peers, enhanced positive social interactions, and a significant increase in class participation by the end of the unit. Additionally, there was a notably high level of academic performance throughout the unit. Implications include how teachers can integrate SEL to positively shape student learning and social dynamics in middle school science classrooms. License CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Social and emotional learning science teaching middle school Note Amy Bowden Lin Wu Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14662 Title Characterizing Effective Interpreting in STEM Creator Natalie Kraft Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier NatalieKraft_Thesis_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Interpreting in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields presents challenges, including technical and specialized jargon, dense concepts, and lexical resources that are not standardized. Generalist-trained interpreters may not be well-equipped to take on work in STEM fields, which may result in deaf professionals and graduate students in STEM being impacted negatively by a shortage of qualified interpreters. In this qualitative study, I conduct surveys of deaf professionals and graduate students in STEM regarding their experiences with and preferences regarding interpreting services and the strategies they use to ensure effective communication in the classroom and workplace. I also survey interpreters working in STEM fields to ascertain their experiences and the strategies they use in interpreting STEM material. This study investigates connections between the answers of the two participant groups. My goal in this study is to contribute to the publicly available knowledge of the American Sign Language (ASL) STEM community and improve STEM interpreting practices by providing information to individual interpreters working in STEM, as well as interpreter trainers. Keywords: STEM, interpreting, interpreting in STEM, deaf professionals, graduate students Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words deaf professionals graduate students Note Elisa Maroney Colin Lualdi Rian Gayle Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14661 Title Developing Students’ Critical Thinking Skills Using the Legal Method Creator Miriam Gormley Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier MiriamGormley_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This research project studied the impact of learning and practicing the analytic algorithm used by lawyers on students’ critical thinking skills. Lawyers evaluate legal problems using the IRAC analytic algorithm. IRAC stands for issue, rule, application, and conclusion. Students analyzed fact patterns and wrote a mock trial script to learn and practice using the IRAC algorithm. During this research project, the frequency with which students identified relevant evidence and used evidence-based reasoning correlated positively with their engagement in mock trial learning activities and assessments. As measured by pre- and post-multiple choice assessments of critical thinking skills, there was also a positive correlation between students receiving problem-based instruction on critical thinking and their understanding of principles of logic, causation, probability, and the sufficiency of evidence. As measured by pre- and post-self-assessments, modest shifts in students' attitudes toward considering alternative arguments and considering evidence that contradicted the students' claim was also noted. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words analytic thinking analytic algorithm problem-based Note Rachel Harrington Marcus Wenzel Miriam Gormley Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14660 Title Literacy Instruction with a Focus in Phonics: A Professional Development for Primary Teachers Creator McKinzie Leatherman Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier McKinzieLeatherman_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This professional project is looking deeper into the possible need for explicit, systematic phonics instruction specifically in young children. The paper overlooks the research that ties together the Science of Reading, phonics instruction, and instructional best practices. The goal is to benefit teachers to know the best way to support their young students by learning how to decipher all the research behind the varying strategies on literacy and phonics instruction. This is a valuable topic due to the declining literacy proficiency and reading comprehension skills we see today. All can be experienced because of various views on the best strategies to teach literacy and what skills students are learning at what time. This can be confusing for educators who are just trying to find the best ways to support and provide their students with the best skills to help them succeed. In the research surrounding this topic, I found research behind phonics instruction, interventions, professional development, and best practices. Based on this research, I created a professional development for primary teachers in June 2025. My goal is to provide primary teachers with all the information I learned and give them resources to implement it in their own classroom. All of which is speaking to educators who want help seeing through all the research to find the best way to support their students and setting them up for success. Degree Master of Science in Education Key Words Science of Reading intervention foundational skills Note Ken Carano Ya-Fang Cheng Gregory Zobel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14659 Title The Love for Learning: Promoting Curiosity and Student Academic Ownership Through Interest-Driven Project-Based Learning Creator Maxwell Copeland Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier MaxwellCopeland_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project investigates the impact of interest-driven project-based learning (PBL) on fostering student academic ownership and enhancing perceptions of learning. The study is grounded in constructivist theory, which emphasizes the active role of students in constructing their knowledge. The project focuses on a diverse group of 12th-grade students at Frederick High School, exploring how giving students autonomy to select topics that align with their interests influences their engagement and academic performance. Through a combination of surveys, interviews, observational data, and final project assessments, the research aims to determine how such learning approaches can cultivate a deeper sense of student agency and academic pride. Results indicate that students who participated in interest-driven PBL demonstrated significant improvements in their self-perception as learners, increased engagement during the learning process, and greater ownership over their academic work. This study highlights the potential of project-based learning to enhance educational experiences by aligning student interests with curriculum goals, thereby fostering intrinsic motivation and long-term academic growth. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Project-Based Learning Student Self-Perception Student Ownership Note Amy Bowden Coley Lehman Maxwell Copeland Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14658 Title Active Learning & Inquiry-Based Learning: The Means of Providing Holistic Education to Students Creator Martin Thomas Hainz Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier MartinHainz_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The goal of this action research project is to examine the impacts of active and inquiry-based learning has on student achievement. The pedogeological lens used in this project was Engaged Pedagogy from bell hooks in order to meet students holistic needs. Furthermore the academic setting for data collection for this project was in a High School Social Studies Civics classroom with 12th graders. In short, active and inquiry-based learning impacted student achievement by improving students Civics content knowledge, improving their literacy skills, and increasing student engagement. Therefore, even having one unit that is focused on inquiry and active learning, it can greatly improve student's cognitive development and interest to the course material. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Active-Learning Inquiry-Based Social Studies Note Rachel Harrington Ken Carano Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14657 Title Windows to The World: Celebrating Diversity, Building Belonging Creator María Bañuelos Juárez Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier MariaBanuelosJuarez_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This capstone project addresses the lack of cultural representation in schools and aims to increase it in a meaningful and sustainable way. The project specifically seeks to increase students’ sense of belonging, create inclusive and welcoming environments, and build meaningful family and community partnerships aligned directly with the school and district’s mission and vision. The project occurred at an elementary school in Salem, Oregon, and featured monthly cultural bulletin board displays highlighting and celebrating the achievements and contributions of people from underrepresented communities. The cultural displays were intentionally designed to elevate the voices of historically marginalized people and to challenge common stereotypes. This project developed over the course of the school year, focusing on a different heritage every month, including Hispanic Heritage, Native American Heritage, and Black History, among others, and concluding in a school-wide multicultural family celebration. The family celebration invited students, families, and community members to share their cultural backgrounds through table displays and performances. The project’s outcomes support the idea that intentional cultural representation in schools positively impacts school climate by creating environments that celebrate and value diversity and help minority students feel seen, respected, and connected. Degree Master of Science in Education Note Alicia Wenzel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14656 Title The Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Child Development, Behavior, Well-Being, and Risk for Delinquency Creator Madison M Brown Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier MadisonBrown_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic was unexpected and fast-moving, leaving schools, communities, and families ill-prepared to maintain ideal environments for developing children. School closures, stay-at-home orders, and quarantine left youth feeling isolated and feeling the strains of family conflict, academic struggles, physical inactivity, limited access to nutritional meals, disruptions in daily schedules, mental illness, and more. This study aimed to observe and discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on child development, behavior, well-being, and the potential risk for delinquency. To collect data and studies surrounding this issue, there was a collection of secondary research through internet searching databases, including but not limited to, the National Library of Medicine, ScienceDirect, Springer Nature Link, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each source was reviewed and then deconstructed to utilize the most relevant evidence. Findings show that children experienced an increase in mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety, an increase in experienced physical and emotional abuse, declines in academic performance, especially in math and science, limited access to proper nutrition and physical activity, leading to obesity, and accelerated brain maturation and cortical thinning due to chronic stress. The results call for awareness to address how youth are struggling and what changes must be made to get them back on the right path. Without these needed changes in their education, home life, mental health, and behavior, these children risk long-term adverse effects on their daily lives and potentially criminal habits. Keywords: COVID-19, pandemic, childhood development, behavior, well-being, school-aged children, delinquency, youth Degree Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14655 Title Fostering Engagement in the Classroom Through Creative and Motivational Activities Creator Madeline Rose Lehrer Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier MaddieLehrer_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract An action research project that used data collected in a classroom setting to determine which activities and primary source lessons were the most engaging to students. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14654 Title Anxiety, Confidence, and a Little Bit of Mindfulness Creator Lydia N. Lisetski Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier LydiaLisetski_ARP_2025 Language eng sgn-US Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract In this action research project, I investigate the root cause of my anxiety during freelance interpreting assignments. To explore this, I made audio recordings after each assignment, noting the setting details, demands that impacted my work, and reflecting on my emotional state and overall performance. These recordings were then transcribed and analyzed for common themes, revealing that when teaming with seasoned interpreters, working in unfamiliar environments, or in high-visibility settings, my anxiety heightened and affected my performance. Existing literature suggests that this anxiety may stem from factors like perceived low self-efficacy, imposter syndrome, or a lack of psychological safety. To address this, I examined the effectiveness of mindfulness practices, including breathing exercises, positive affirmations, journaling, and meditation, in reducing my anxiety and boosting self-confidence. I created a self-assessment to evaluate these practices after each freelance assignment, answering both open-and closed-ended questions about the setting, the mindfulness technique used, my anxiety level during the interpretation, and my confidence in my performance. The findings uncovered three key insights: journaling was most effective in reducing anxiety and improving confidence; my anxiety and confidence levels had a negative correlation; and environmental factors played a significant role in my emotional response during and after assignments. These results suggest that interpreter education should emphasize emotional readiness alongside technical skills, with greater support for confidence-building and coping strategies. Future research could benefit from longer data collection periods, more consistent testing environments, and broader participant samples to better assess the long-term impact of mindfulness and interpreting-related anxiety. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words Anxiety confidence mindfulness Note Elisa Maroney Erin Trine Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14653 Title Multicultural Curriculum for Youth in Correctional Settings Creator Lucia Breeden Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier LuciaBreeden_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This multicultural curriculum was created as a way to support the mission of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations within the Oregon Youth Authority. Their mission is to provide culturally competent services to Oregon youth, with this curriculum youth will be more knowledgeable and have a better understanding of their culture along with others'. Degree Master of Science in Justice Studies Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14633 Title Teaching to Self-Edit Creator Liz Johnston Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier ElizabethLowe_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This project sets out to solve the issue of reluctance to revise in students through pre-writing and in-class revising strategies. Through reading aloud and graphic organizers, students work is enhanced with direct instruction and opportunity. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Motivation revising Note Edward Nichols Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14632 Title Transition Shock and Confidence Development in New ASL-English Interpreters: A Yearlong Action Research Project Creator Lindsay Brady Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier LindsayBrady_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Transition shock is a phenomenon that affects individuals as they acclimate to a new environment. In the case of American Sign Language-English interpreting students, some recent graduates experience symptoms of transition shock during the early stages of their careers. This might cause a decrease in the interpreters’ confidence as they navigate the aspects of the professional field for which their interpreter education program (IEP) did not fully prepare them. This action research project follows the early career journey of a new interpreter as she navigates fluctuations in confidence during the first year of her career. The data collected is intended to show whether experiencing transition shock impacted her confidence. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words transition shock confidence ASL-English interpreter Note Amanda Smith Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14631 Title Pathways to Professional Interpreting: An Autoethnography of a Deaf-Parented Person of Color Creator Lauren J. Jourdonnais Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier LaurenJourdonnais_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Intersectional identities impact the way we as humans experience the world around us. Those who identify as people of color and are heritage signers of American Sign Language (ASL) face unique challenges when going through Interpreter Education Programs (IEPs). The purpose of this action research project is to elucidate how the author, a deaf-parented person of color, found success and completion in their becoming a professional ASL/English interpreter while involved in an IEP in ways that are related to cultural and linguistic aspects of their intersectional identity. The author hopes to contribute their experiences to a continuing conversation about inclusivity and belonging and provide perspectives from their education in an IEP. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words ASL CODA Intersectionality Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14630 Title A Book a Day: A Daily Read Aloud Curriculum Creator Kyla Marshall Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier KylaMarshall_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract A Book a Day: A Daily Read Aloud Curriculum is a curriculum guide designed to provide educators with a structured, year-long plan for starting and implementing a daily read-aloud routine in their classrooms. This curriculum includes a video of the book being read aloud, links for where to purchase the book, vocabulary words and definitions, comprehension questions, and activities to extend student’s learning. My goal is that through these daily shared literacy experiences, students would build a love of reading, develop in their independent reading skills, and a strong classroom community would continue to grow. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Jaclyn Caires-Hurley Marie LeJuene Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14629 Title Living Histories: A Community-Engaged, Culturally Sustaining Curriculum Model for Middle School Social Studies Creator Kelleen Greene Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier KelleenGreene_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Living Histories: A Community-Engaged, Culturally Sustaining Curriculum Model for Middle School Social Studies is a six-week curriculum designed to empower middle school students to explore underrepresented local histories through inquiry, service-learning, and digital storytelling. Drawing from culturally sustaining pedagogy (Paris & Alim, 2017), funds of knowledge (Moll et al., 1992), and place-based learning frameworks (Gruenewald & Smith, 2008), the curriculum centers student identity and community voice as integral to civic and historical understanding. Students engage in oral history interviews, community mapping, and public-facing presentations culminating in a digital “Living Histories Archive.” The project is aligned with Oregon Social Science Standards and includes differentiated supports for multilingual learners. The curriculum integrates academic rigor with participatory public scholarship, offering a replicable, equity-oriented model that advances inclusive civic education. This project also contributes to the professional growth of the author as a reflective curriculum designer and educational leader committed to justice-oriented pedagogy. Keywords: culturally sustaining pedagogy, service-learning, social studies education, oral history, civic engagement, middle school curriculum, place-based education, multilingual learners. Degree Master of Science in Education: ESOL Key Words local history historical pluralism community engagement Note Kenneth Carano Dana Ulveland Greg Zobel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14628 Title A Framework for Becoming a Trauma-Informed Educator Grades K-5 Creator Kathy Aimonetti Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier KathyAimonetti_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract As an elementary school teacher in the Salem-Keizer school district, I have noticed an increasing need for educators to be properly trained on the topic of trauma and trauma-informed teaching practices to support students that have experienced trauma. The impacts of trauma directly affects a child’s cognitive development and their ability to regulate their emotions. This inability to regulate their emotions often manifests itself in the classroom as unsafe and disruptive behavior that impacts their ability to learn, as well as the learning of the other students in the classroom. In response to this growing need for trauma-informed teaching practices to be implemented in the classroom, I researched the most current and relevant literature on trauma-informed teaching practices. I used the extensive research I conducted to create a professional development training that could be used at my school, as well as other schools in my district. The professional development I created condensed the research into a clear and concise presentation, that was both informative and contained practical strategies that could be implemented in the classroom to support students that have experienced trauma. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14627 Title Questions, Discussions and the Path to Deeper Thinking Creator Joshua DiStefano Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier JoshuaDiStefano_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract My Action Research Project researches ways to get high school band students to participate in class discussions. I employ a variety of questions, types of answers, and scaffolds to find what is most effective. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words music student conversations Sharing ideas in High School Band proper scaffolding encourages speaking Note Marcus Wenzel David Sommers Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14626 Title The Effect of COVID-19 on Juvenile Delinquency Creator Jordan Denbo Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier JordanDenbo_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every aspect of daily life, creating widespread social, economic, and public health challenges. While all age groups were affected, adolescents faced particularly severe disruptions. Less attention, however, has been given to how the pandemic impacted system-involved youth and the juvenile justice system. Prior to COVID-19, juvenile delinquency rates had been steadily declining, but emerging evidence suggests that pandemic-related stressors may have altered these trends. This study investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced juvenile delinquency rates in the United States and analyzes the role of socioeconomic, psychological, social, and environmental factors, particularly in states with stricter lockdown measures. Research was conducted through a comprehensive review and analysis of national and state-level reports, peer-reviewed studies, and government datasets spanning pre-pandemic to immediate post-pandemic periods. Findings indicate that juvenile delinquency rates initially declined during peak lockdowns due to reduced social interaction and increased home supervision. However, as restrictions eased, offenses related to economic hardship and mental health crises showed localized increases, especially in disadvantaged communities. This research highlights the evolving nature of juvenile delinquency during a global crisis. Degree Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Note Terry Gingerich Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14625 Title Designing for All: How Universal Design for Learning and Bilingual Supports Promote Engagement in High School Physical Education Creator Johnny Martinez-Isaac Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier JohnnyMartinezIsaac_ARP_2025 Language eng spa Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project explored how using Spanish instruction alongside English in a high school physical education setting impacts participation and engagement for Spanish-speaking English Language Learners (ELLs). Rooted in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, the study aimed to create a more inclusive learning environment that supports language access and builds community through Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT). Data was collected over two weeks using a student survey, informal interviews, teacher observations, and lesson reflections. A key focus was comparing student engagement before and after introducing bilingual instructions. The study used qualitative and quantitative methods to identify patterns and student responses related to comfort, participation, and understanding. Results showed a noticeable increase in participation, particularly among Spanish-speaking students, who became more involved in activities and more comfortable communicating with the teacher. Students reported hearing Spanish during lessons made them feel more connected and confident, even if they weren’t fluent speakers. Bilingual instruction helps set a consistent structure that benefited the entire class. The findings highlighted the value of language, inclusive teaching, and physical education, and the potential of UDL to create spaces where all students feel like they belong. While results may vary in classrooms where the teacher does not speak Spanish, this research supports the continued push towards inclusive, student-centered teaching practices in diverse schools. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words universal design for learning bilingual physical education Note Amy Bowden Gay Timken Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14624 Title Inequities in Funding and its Impact on College & Career Readiness for Rural Students in Iowa Creator Jill Whisler Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier JillWhisler_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The Iowa Department of Education defines that upon graduation, their students are college and career ready if they have successfully achieved proficiency in essential content knowledge, acquired practical transition skills, developed key learning skills and cognitive strategies, and built a strong foundation of self-understanding and engagement strategies. Given this, school districts have the responsibility to implement college and career readiness programming to assure their graduates’ success in post-secondary endeavors. This study serves as an investigation in the realities of college and career readiness in the state of Iowa and examines if there is an inequity of programming in this area for high school students in rural communities compared to their urban counterparts. To examine programming, the framework presented by Conley’s Model of College and Career Readiness was utilized to create three variables to measure levels of college and career readiness: school counselor-student ratio, the implementation of work-based learning, and access to rigorous curriculum. Twenty school districts in Iowa were randomly selected to study: ten of rural geographic location and ten of urban. Findings indicate urban schools outperforming rural schools in work-based learning implementation and providing additional support services to students for college and career efforts. However, discussion of this topic encourages research to better understand how rural identity and culture impact students’ decisions in rural settings. Findings call for state legislatures to establish equitable funding policies to support college and career efforts and for school districts to advocate for local tax levies to do the same. Degree Master of Science in Justice Studies Key Words Rural Iowa College & Career Readiness Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14623 Title Empowering Educators: Tools to Support Executive Functioning for Students with ADHD Creator Jenifer Henry Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier JeniferHenry_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract (This is in the final paper as well) This professional project equips K–12 educators with evidence-based strategies to support the academic and personal success of students with ADHD. Delivered through a one-hour professional development session, it includes a Google Slides presentation, a printed note-taking document, and a curated resource guide featuring information on ADHD, neurodivergence, executive functioning, and movement breaks. By addressing key executive functions—planning, time management, goal setting, organization, and cognitive flexibility—the project fosters student growth and inclusive, student-centered learning. It also reflects my development as an instructional leader committed to equity, collaboration, and innovation in supporting educators and creating environments where all learners can thrive. Degree Master of Science in Education: Reading Key Words Neurodiversity literacy ADHD support Note Marcus Wenzel Randall (Dana) Ulveland Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14622 Title Effects of Social Cognitive Theory on Student Motivation in a Secondary Level Art Classroom Creator Jeneba Diane King Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier JenebaDianeKing_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This study examines the effects of a social cognitive approach to teaching on motivation in a high school art classroom, with the intent of increasing student motivation in class activities to increase genuine interaction with art on the whole. Student reactions in three periods of Drawing 2 were examined using their work responses, personal observations, co-teacher observations, and lesson plan analysis. All data was analyzed through coding using Social Cognitive Theory as the guiding theory. Results show that student motivation increased significantly with increased student choice, relaxed deadlines, and both positive and negative reinforcement strategies. Results are limited due to duration of the study and quantity of participants, but they imply that a Social Cognitive approach is helpful for engaging more students in a classroom in a genuine way. Future studies could examine this approach in different subjects or with a larger range of art class subjects. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Amy Bowden Maren Anderson Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14621 Title The Effectiveness of Restorative Justice: A Juvenile Approach Creator Jeffrey R. Hanson Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier JeffHanson_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This research project investigated the effectiveness of implementing Restorative Justice (RJ) practices within juvenile justice systems, focusing on reducing recidivism and enhancing rehabilitation. Given the high juvenile recidivism rates and the limitations of traditional punitive measures, the study explored whether RJ could provide a more effective approach. Utilizing a comprehensive literature review of 157 secondary sources, including studies, reviews, and grey literature, the research analyzed existing data on RJ implementation, particularly in international juvenile justice systems. Key findings indicate that RJ programs demonstrate a modest but significant effect in reducing recidivism among juvenile offenders, with greater effectiveness observed when core RJ principles are closely followed and victims are actively involved. The study also highlights positive non-delinquency outcomes, such as increased satisfaction and perceptions of fairness among offenders, victims, and community members. However, successful implementation faces significant challenges, including inadequate facilitator training, systemic resistance from traditional justice institutions, resource limitations, and concerns regarding victims' needs and safety. In conclusion, the research supports RJ as a promising alternative for improving rehabilitation and reducing re-offending but emphasizes that realizing its full potential requires addressing these implementation barriers through targeted interventions and a commitment to core principles, stakeholder involvement, and ongoing evaluation. Degree Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Key Words Juvenile Restorative Justice Note Omar Melchor-Ayala Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14620 Title Acting Out Strength: The Intersection of ACEs, Theater, and Student Resilience Creator Jayne Welch Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier JayneWelch_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Research Question: How does theater help students with high ACE scores improve motivation, work ethic, and confidence? This study will provide valuable insights into the role of theater education in fostering students with high adversity resilience and personal growth. The findings will help refine teaching strategies and create a more understanding and supportive learning environment for all. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Theatre Trauma informed teaching ACE Scores Note Rachel Harrington Jorie Jones Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14619 Title Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mental Health Interventions in Juvenile Facilities in the United States Creator Jadielynn Evans Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier JadielynnEvans_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This research explores the effectiveness of mental health interventions in reducing juvenile delinquency and recidivism in the United States. Many juvenile offenders struggle with psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders, making mental health treatment a crucial element in justice reform. Through a review of peer-reviewed studies and evaluations, the research highlights evidence-based programs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and Substance Abuse Therapy (SAT). Among these, CBT emerges as the most effective in addressing cognitive distortions and reducing reoffending. Key factors in successful programs include individualized treatment, family and community involvement, and mandatory mental health screenings. The findings offer valuable guidance for improving juvenile justice policies and outcomes for youth with mental health needs. Degree Master of Science in Justice Studies Key Words juvenile justice mental health interventions juvenile recidivism Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14618 Title Designing an AgSTEM Club for Afterschool Learning Creator Jacob Brasuell Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier JacobBrasuell_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This professional project explores the design, implementation, and impact of an AgSTEM (Agriculture, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Club at Waldo Middle School in Salem, Oregon, a Title I school serving a diverse, high-need student population. Recognizing the lack of structured after-school opportunities for students not involved in athletics or other extracurriculars, this project aimed to provide a hands-on, engaging learning environment rooted in real-world agricultural challenges and STEM applications. Grounded in the principles of project-based learning, computational thinking, and culturally responsive teaching, the 10-week program introduced students to topics such as soil science, irrigation systems, environmental monitoring, and agricultural technology. The project aligns with MSED learning outcomes, including interdisciplinary curriculum design, equity-focused instruction, and the integration of academic standards such as NGSS and ISTE. Literature supporting this initiative highlighted the importance of early STEM exposure, workforce readiness, and student-centered learning. Outcomes included increased student engagement, collaboration, and interest in STEM-related careers. This professional project contributes to the growing body of work advocating for innovative, inclusive, and future-focused educational models particularly those that connect local industry, sustainability, and underrepresented student populations through after-school programming. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Note Kenneth Carano Randall Ulveland Jaclyn Caires-Hurley Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14617 Title Pushing Toward Fearlessness: A Freewriting Project with Sophomore English Creator Hilda Kleiman Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier AliciaKleiman_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Over approximately three weeks, a class of sophomore English Language Arts students engaged in a daily freewriting practice. They began and concluded the three weeks of freewriting with a semantic pulse survey that measured the attitudes of the students toward their writing. Three themes emerged from the project: a consistent choice of words about writing, a consistent quality and quantity of writing that was produced during the freewriting, and some untapped potential between the freewriting and the students' final more formal written work. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Peter Elbow writing process creative process Note Marcus Wenzel Melanie Landon-Hays Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14616 Title How Current Events Impact Social Justice Understanding Creator Helen Leon Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier HelenLeon_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This project addresses how written and spoken discourse among students about current events impacts their perceptions and understanding of social justice concepts. Through my research, I found that by having students discuss current events and reflect on their learning process through writing, students are able to make connections to their own lives and better understand class concepts in a modern context, be more aware of inequalities among people, and expand their understanding of what social justice is and what role it plays in their lives. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Multicultural education discourse Note Rachel Harrington Brianne Dutton Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14615 Title Folk Song and Dance Night: A Community Musical Event Creator Haley Boyer Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier HaleyBoyer_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Objective: Traditionally, instances of community music have been removed from more institutionalized traditional music education. The purpose of this study was to determine whether participation in a culturally responsive community music event raised participants’ feelings of interconnectedness, as well as opinions of traditional music education. Methods: This study analyzed 6 classes that took part in a culturally responsive community musical event. After gathering ethnic and cultural data on my students, they participated in a unit where students learned folk songs and dances from various cultures found within the student body. Students were taught these songs and dances during general music class, and the unit was closed with an event where families and students learned, danced, and sang all together. Before and after this unit and event, student surveys were conducted where students shared their feelings of connectedness within their community, and opinions on their general music class. Results: While class data varied significantly, overall students felt more connected with their community after participation in this unit and event, and students found their music class more fun, interesting, useful, and relevant. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words culturally-responsive community music Note Anisa Rodriguez-Foroughi Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14594 Title Incorporating Culturally Relevant Pedagogy into the Classroom Creator Hailey Thompson Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier HaileyThompson_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore how incorporating culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) into a high school English classroom would help students' interest and engagement in learning, especially for Students of Color. The research sought to address the following two questions: “How will incorporating culturally relevant practices into the classroom affect the learning of Students of Color?” and “How does relating the learning material to students’ lives improve their interest in the material?” The research was conducted over a two-week unit where the class was reading the novel Treasure Island. Since Treasure Island is not a very diverse text, I incorporated activities that had the students reflect on their own experiences and culture and research about pirates who were People of Color. The data I collected included written observations of the students’ body language, discussions with peers and the whole class, their written work, and a survey which asked students about how CRP affects their learning. Through these activities I noticed an increase in the students’ engagement, academic performance, and comfort in sharing. Overall, the study suggests that incorporating culturally relevant pedagogy in the classroom, will create a more engaging learning environment and help the students connect to the material. A few limitations to this study were the small class size, short time frame, and the lack of diversity in the novel. Despite these limitations, the study still showed how beneficial CRP is in the classroom setting. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words diversity culture interest Note Amy Bowden Melanie Landon-Hays Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14593 Title Advancing Equitable Literacy Assessment for Multilingual Learners in the Dual Language Program in Salem-Keizer Public Schools Creator Guillermina Romo Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier GuillerminaRomo_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This capstone professional project examines the implementation of equitable literacy assessments for third-grade multilingual learners in Dual Language (DL) programs in Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Guided by the research question—how can bilingual assessments improve literacy evaluation and instruction for Spanish-English bilingual students?—the project involved DL teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and families. The intervention replaced the limited easyCBM tool with the Renaissance Star assessments in Spanish and English to better align assessments with students’ instructional languages. Professional development has been delivered to train educators on data interpretation, instructional planning, and family communication. The mixed-methods data analysis, which included Renaissance Record Book results, student growth comparisons, teacher surveys, and family feedback, revealed several key findings. These findings showed improved instructional decision-making and increased family engagement through bilingual Student Assessment Reports (SARs). However, challenges persisted in teacher data literacy and family access to digital tools. The findings suggest that culturally and linguistically responsive assessments can advance instructional equity, paired with targeted professional learning and family engagement strategies. The project concludes that assessment systems must affirm multilingual learners’ full linguistic capabilities to yield accurate, actionable data. Future work includes expanding district-wide assessments, refining SAR tools, creating small-group instructional guides, and improving digital access. Degree Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Key Words biliteracy assessments dual language Note Alicia Wenzel Steve Nelson Curtis Bartley Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14592 Title Culturally Responsive Teaching Creator Guadalupe Lagunas Garcia Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier LupeLagunasGarcia_PP_2025 Language eng spa Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract My thesis is an Action Research Project based on Culturally Responsive Teaching and its affects on classroom management. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words CRT Culturally Responsive Teaching Classroom Management Note Rachel Harrington Marcia Canh-Corona Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14591 Title Feedback With Purpose: How Responsive Teaching Builds Trusting Relationships and Academic Confidence Creator Grace M. Neville Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier GraceNeville_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project investigates how culturally responsive instruction, framed by Banks’ (2019) Multicultural Education Theory, influences student engagement and student-teacher relationships in a 7th-grade language arts classroom. The study explores how inclusive, reflective practices support equitable instruction and increase student participation. Using Sagor’s (2000) qualitative action research model, data was collected through teacher journals, student assessments, observations, and mentor feedback. Thematic analysis revealed three core findings: (1) cultural collaboration enhances engagement, (2) instructional responsiveness and positive feedback support inclusion and content connection, and (3) supportive practices build psychological safety and academic valor. Incorporating student identities and lived experiences through scaffolded instruction and structured discussions increased motivation, confidence, and academic risk-taking. Purposeful feedback paired with social-emotional learning created a space where students felt seen and valued. While limited by time and scope, the study highlights the benefits of culturally responsive teaching in creating inclusive, student-centered classrooms that promote equity and engagement. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Feedback Scaffolding Relationship Note Mark Girod Grace Neville Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14590 Title Creating Community and Critical Consciousness Using Culturally Responsive Practices in a High School English Classroom Creator Forrest Leisner Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier ForrestLeisner_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Drawing from Culturally Relevant Pedagogy as developed by Gloria Ladson-Billings (1995), Dewey’s philosophy of Democratic Education (1916), Paulo Freire’s Critical Pedagogy (2018), the Oregon Department of Education’s Transformative SEL Standards (2023), and a commitment to trauma-informed education as outlined by Paul Gorski, this ARP explores ways to promote critical consciousness by creating and maintaining environments that are earth-conscious, human-conscious, inclusive, purposeful, trauma-informed, and equitable for all students. The research questions guiding this project are: What strategies can I use to ensure my teaching is culturally relevant, purposeful, and reflective of students' diverse identities, experiences, and needs, including those of LGBTQIA+ students? In what ways can I integrate principles of democratic education and critical pedagogy to foster inclusivity, social justice, critical consciousness, and a strong sense of community among all students? Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Critical Consciousness Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Note Christine Easterly Marcus Wenzel Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14589 Title Enhancing Phonemic Awareness in Elementary Special Education Creator Faith Drill Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier FaithDrill_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This professional project details a two-week phonemic awareness curriculum designed to enhance foundational reading skills in elementary special education settings. Developed by an elementary special education resource teacher, the curriculum addresses the prevalent struggles with phonemic awareness observed in students with reading goals on Individualized Education Plans. Grounded in research emphasizing explicit, systematic instruction and engaging activities, the curriculum progresses from basic skills like rhyme recognition to complex concepts such as sound manipulation. The goal is to equip educators with essential tools to help their students become confident, independent, and successful readers. Degree Master of Science in Education Key Words Phonemic Awareness Special Education Note Kenneth Carano Julia Bradley Jessica Augsburger Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14588 Title Differentiated Teaching Methods in the Band Room Creator Eric Wallace Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier EricWallace_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Most modern band directors teach beginning band using beginning band method books, which have been shown to be insufficient for teaching the musical fundamentals. They can create knowledge gaps between students, particularly in regards to notation and rhythm reading, and can harm programs with only a single high school band. This project sought to understand the impact of differentiated teaching methods aimed at improving knowledge of reading notation and rhythms, and how they would affect the students’ sight reading and self-perceived readiness to sight read. The 43 students in Woodburn High School’s Concert Band were given progressively more challenging assignments-focused on note naming, rhythm counting, and various other fundamentals-over the course of six rehearsal periods. The assignments were tailored to students based on a diagnostic assessment. Results found that daily assignments improved the speed and accuracy of note naming. They also improved the accuracy of rhythm counting, but highlighted the band’s weakness for counting sixteenth note rhythms. Findings on sight reading and perceived readiness for sight reading were inconclusive. This author concludes that daily note naming and rhythm counting assignments have a positive impact on a band’s ability to read and understand notation. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Differentiation Band Fundamentals Note Marcus Wenzel Carlos Velez Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14587 Title Empowering Civic Agency: A Social Justice Approach in a U.S. Social Studies Classroom Creator Emily M. Miller Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier EmilyMiller_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This research project is focused on fostering civic agency in social studies education, with an emphasis on engaging students with diverse perspectives and encouraging activism and advocacy. Moreover, the study aims to explore how culturally responsive teaching can enhance students’ understanding of and participation in civic engagement. This project is positioned around the idea that education should foster holistic development rather than just preparing students for the future. In this study, I examined how, through delivering high-quality education in an inclusive, student-centered classroom, students can take agency in their education and develop empathy for diverse perspectives. Further, the project aimed to understand how by encouraging dialogue that fosters greater awareness and understanding of how our lives are connected to others’ lives and the environment, students can engage with beliefs and opinions that differ from their own and broaden their understanding of our complex and interconnected world. By preparing students for being good neighbors and helping shape responsible and respectful persons, the project sought to empower students to engage critically with the world around them. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words culturally responsive teaching multicultural education diverse perspectives Note Rachel Harrington Ken Carno Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14586 Title Examining the Impact of the Teaching Games Model on Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Physical Education Creator Emilie Means Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier EmilieMeans_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project investigates the impact of the Tactical Games Model (TGM), a structured application of the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) approach, on student participation in middle school physical education. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), the study explores how the model supports students’ psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness to enhance motivation and engagement. Conducted in a sixth-grade physical education class, data were collected through MVPA (Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity) tracking, student exit tickets, reflective teaching journals, and mentor observations. The findings reveal three central themes: increased overall participation, greater enjoyment and motivation, and improved tactical understanding. Results showed significant improvements in MVPA levels and student engagement, with a notable shift in classroom culture toward inclusivity and student-led learning. Students demonstrated enhanced decision-making skills, peer collaboration, and leadership in gameplay. These outcomes align with existing TGfU research and affirm the model’s value in promoting equitable, student-centered learning environments. The study underscores the importance of integrating pedagogical theory with practical strategies to create meaningful and lasting change in physical education. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Physical Education Participation Teaching Games for Understanding Note Amy Bowden Gay Timken Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14585 Title Keeping the (heart)Beat: Music Therapy in the General Music Classroom Creator Elizabeth Lovell Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier ElizabethLovell_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project investigates the effectiveness of integrating music therapy techniques into the elementary general music classroom as a response to the prevalence of trauma among students. The study explores how music therapy aligned activities impact student emotions, classroom environments, and student regulation. The study is grounded in the pedagogical theories of E. Thayer Gaston and trauma-informed education. Teaching journals, student self-assessments, behavioral observations, and informal feedback were assessed using qualitative research methods. Three main themes emerged: improvising together to improve relationships, creating and sharing to improve confidence and personal agency, deep listening for environmental and self-regulation. The research suggests that embedding music therapy principles into general music curriculum can create a more inclusive, expressive, and healing educational environment. This study advocates for the intentional integration of music therapy with music education. Keywords: music therapy, elementary music education, trauma-informed teaching, student relationships, student agency, environmental regulation Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words music therapy elementary music education trauma-informed teaching Note Amy Bowden Melanie Landon-Hayes Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14584 Title Trauma-Sensitive Learning and Teaching Creator Elizabeth Egesdahl Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier ElizabethAnnEgesdahl_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Abstract This professional project examines the implementation of trauma-sensitive and trauma-informed strategies while maintaining high academic and behavioral standards in elementary education. Research demonstrates that early childhood exposure to trauma—including abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and abandonment—during the first five years of life fundamentally alters brain structure and development. While acknowledging the neurological impact of childhood trauma, this project emphasizes potential interventions and positive outcomes through educational approaches. The study culminates in a comprehensive professional development training program designed for K-5 educators, providing evidence-based strategies for creating safe and predictable learning environments, building positive student relationships, and implementing effective classroom management techniques. The training includes practical tools for teaching traumatized students, de-escalation strategies for challenging situations, and methods for fostering student resilience within the academic setting. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words ACEs Teacher Efficacy Co-regulation Note Sarah Whitfield Sherry Watkins Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14583 Title The creation of a school wide event that addresses the Three Pillars of the Dual Language. Creator Elim Manuel Licea Correa Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier ElimLicea_PP_2025 Language eng spa Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The Dual Language Program is designed to serve not only English Language Learners (ELLs) but also students aspiring to achieve bilingualism and biliteracy, thereby enriching their cultural backgrounds. To accomplish this goal, it is imperative to learn, understand, and effectively apply the three foundational pillars of the Dual Language Program. This initiative proposes the organization of an event that ensures alignment of these pillars in its planning and design, thereby providing students with meaningful activities that facilitate their engagement with the core tenets of the program. This project critically examines and highlights the significance of each pillar and explores their practical application within the classroom setting. The strategic selection of bilingual texts is essential in promoting bilingualism, literacy, and respect for students’ first languages, while also fostering translanguaging practices. Moreover, it is vital to be intentional in selecting educational materials that enhance access to high levels of academic achievement and recognize the multicultural backgrounds of each student. Ultimately, the creation of this event serves as a demonstration of how the alignment of the three pillars within a cohesive framework can lead to meaningful learning experiences for students, thereby establishing a lasting legacy at Grant Community School. Degree Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Key Words Dual Language Pillars Event Bilingual. Note Ken Carano Jessica Dougherty Greg Zobel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14582 Title Late Linguistic Learners Becoming American Sign Language Interpreters: Challenges and Effective Strategies for Success Creator Dierdra Marie Girardeau Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier DierdraGirardeau_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This Action Research Report explores the challenges faced by Late Linguistic Learners (LLL) becoming American Sign Language (ASL)-English interpreters and proposes strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Through a review of existing literature and analysis of a qualitative survey including the researcher’s personal reflections, this study identifies key barriers such as LLLs (individuals who begin learning ASL and interpreting skills in adulthood) often encountering unique difficulties including changes in cognitive ability causing slower acquisition rates, physical and emotional hurdles, and training programs not set up to help with their needs. The report also highlights effective strategies to address these challenges, including the implementation of intensive language immersion programs, specialized mentorship support systems, and targeted professional development training. By leveraging these strategies, LLLs may improve their interpreting skills, enhance their confidence, where they can contribute effectively to the field. The findings suggest that with adequate support and resources, LLLs can be a significant benefit within the ASL interpreting profession. Keywords: American Sign Language, interpreter, late learners, interpreter training, Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words American Sign Language interpreter late learners interpreter training Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14581 Title Strategies to Improve Interpersonal Student Engagement in the Classroom Creator David M. Fox Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier DavidFox_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract My action research project focused on the question of student engagement in the classroom. The motivation for my topic was a concern that learning is inhibited when students are uncomfortable communicating with one another and the teacher during class time. My ARP explores various strategies, methods, and routines that foster an environment that is encouraging and supportive, and is a brave space for personal expression and learning. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Engagement Interaction Note Rachel Harrington Kenneth Carano Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14580 Title Inmate Classification and Its Influence on Safety and Well-Being in U.S. Corrections Creator Daniel McGee Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier DanielMcGee_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Inmate classification systems serve as fundamental tools within U.S. correctional institutions, aiming to balance institutional safety with inmate well-being. Prior research highlights the pivotal role these systems play in determining housing placements, access to rehabilitative programs, and overall correctional outcomes. However, classification methods vary widely across jurisdictions, and challenges such as systemic bias, inconsistent implementation, and limited rehabilitative access persist. This study investigates how different inmate classification systems influence safety and well-being within correctional settings. Drawing from a comprehensive literature review of peer-reviewed research, government reports, and policy analyses, the study analyzes the design, implementation, and outcomes of classification models used across U.S. facilities. The research focuses on evaluating the comparative effectiveness of static versus dynamic classification systems and considers how classification decisions impact both institutional operations and inmate rehabilitation. Findings reveal that dynamic, data-informed classification models significantly reduce institutional violence and improve access to rehabilitative programming. Facilities that reassess inmate classifications based on behavior and engagement in programs report improved institutional stability and lower recidivism rates. Conversely, systems that rely on static, punitive classifications are associated with increased tension, reduced program access, and higher rates of re-offending. The study also identifies systemic disparities, particularly affecting racial and socioeconomic minorities, who are more frequently assigned to high-security classifications and subsequently denied rehabilitative opportunities. This research contributes to the growing body of scholarship advocating for equitable and evidence-based correctional practices. It showcases the importance of regular classification reassessment, staff training, and the integration of mental health and educational factors into classification protocols. By highlighting the limitations of traditional approaches and promoting dynamic, rehabilitative-focused frameworks, this study provides actionable insights for policymakers, correctional administrators, and practitioners seeking to reform institutional practices and improve correctional outcomes nationwide. Degree Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14579 Title K-1 Literacy Learners' Club Creator Courtney K. King Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier CourtneyKing_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The K-1 Literacy Learners' Club is a professional project designed to support early literacy development among kindergarten and first-grade students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds at Siuslaw Elementary School. Recognizing the critical importance of early reading skills as a foundation for academic success, this initiative provides targeted, engaging, and developmentally appropriate literacy interventions that address vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and comprehension. Through small-group instruction, interactive read-alouds, and hands-on literacy activities, the program seeks to close early achievement gaps and foster a love of reading in young learners who may otherwise lack access to enriching language experiences in a fun, club-style format. Grounded in research on early childhood education and parental and home involvement in literacy instruction, the project also emphasizes parent and guardian engagement, particularly with the digital activity resource guide for parents and guardians to continue working with their students at home. By equipping students with foundational reading skills in a supportive and inclusive environment, the K-1 Literacy Learners' Club aims to promote long-term academic confidence and success, setting the stage for continued learning and literacy growth in the primary grades and beyond. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words literacy learners club early childhood language arts Note Max Perry Gina Halpin Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14578 Title Understanding Reading Instruction: Supporting Teachers in Elementary School Reading Education Creator Claire Halaka Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier ClaireHalaka_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Despite reading being an essential part of education, many teachers aren’t given adequate training to best support their students’ learning. This professional project addresses the lack of teacher training around foundational reading instruction through the creation of a professional development. This professional development is designed to provide an overview of the research around reading instruction as well as strategies to support classroom implementation to help debunk reading misinformation. This project helps to bridge the gaps in student reading knowledge by supporting teachers in their classroom instruction. Degree Master of Science in Education: Reading Key Words phonics reading education science of reading Note Kenneth Carano Dana Ulveland Annie Delbridge Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14577 Title Culturally Responsive Teaching in a Middle School Orchestra Classroom Creator Cindy Flores Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier CindyFlores_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The purpose of this action research project is to advocate for more culturally responsive teaching in music classrooms. The main research question guiding my project is: How does culturally responsive teaching empower students to develop musicianship through diverse musical perspectives? Findings suggest that students’ increased motivation to learn about diverse composers had a positive impact on their overall learning experience. By incorporating music that culturally reflects the students, this project calls for culturally responsive representation in music curriculum, decision-making, and a better learning experience for all students. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words culturally responsive music education action research student identities Note Lin Wi Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14576 Title The Impact of Classroom Design on Academic Performance and Well-Being Creator Chelsey Arredondo Urquiza Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier ChelseyArredondoUrquiza_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The professional project of The Impact of Classroom Design on Academic Performance and Well-Being, addresses the importance of classroom design an its impacts. It highlights how the design of the educational space affects three main categories: well-being, sense of belonging, and academic performance. There is also an emphasis on the three categories being correlated to one another. The sequence of this project is the introduction, literature review, project design, implementation, and reflection. Through this professional project, there is a clear indicator that classroom design when done thoughtfully, can help students flourish in the educational space. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words Classroom design mental health in the classroom student well-being Note Keneth Carano Randall Ulveland Gregory Zobel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14575 Title How Can I Interpret When No One is Watching? Creator Catherine Maier Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier CatherineMaier_Thesis_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Research has shown that interpreters and interlocutors engage in collaborative efforts to coconstruct meaning in authentic and real-time interpreting scenarios. However, there is often an absence of a consumer during interpreted monologues from English to American Sign Language (ASL). This study employed a mixed-methods approach to analyze the behaviours and perceptions of ASL–English interpreters who interpreted samples first without and then with the presence of a recorded consumer. The results indicated increased eye-gaze fixation among interpreters during the second video presentation. While interpreters did not attempt direct eye contact with the consumer, their eye movements lingered longer in proximity to the consumer stimulus video than in the first video without a consumer. In subsequent interviews, interpreters said they preferred the presence of a consumer, as they relied on positive or negative backchanneling to inform their decision-making processes. Furthermore, experienced interpreters noted heightened motivation and deeper processing of the source material in the presence of a consumer. While additional research is warranted, it is recommended that any assessments of interpreters include the presence of a recorded consumer to foster a more authentic experience, thereby enhancing performance during evaluations. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words Authentic assessment pre-recorded consumer backchanneling Note Amanda Smith Elisa Maroney Marty Taylor Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14554 Title Culturally Relevant Pedagogy for Young Environmental Scientists Creator Carson Pinkstaff Cosentino Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier CarsonPinkstaff_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Enviornmental science unit that explores the use of CRP in a 9th grade classroom Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words 9th Grade Interactive Notebook Biology Note Lin Wu Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14553 Title Enhancing Math Engagement: A Framework for Transforming Mandated Curriculum into High-Cognitive Demand Tasks Through Real World Applications Creator Caroline Porter Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier CarolinePorter_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Student engagement and high cognitive demand are often lacking in secondary mathematics accessible curriculums and classrooms, which can hinder deep-understanding and critical thinking skills. The purpose of this project was to inform and illustrate to educators how to increase the level of demand of curriculum tasks. To do so, a research-based template was created as a guide to help teachers transform the level of demand of tasks and increase student engagement. Three example tasks drawn from classroom experience and a self-assessment flow chart are included to illustrate the use of the template. Each example task was analyzed using the Task Analysis Guide (Stein, et al., 2000) to ensure it met the criteria of a high-cognitive demand task. Strategies from authors such as Smith et al. (2017) and Leinwand et al. (2014) were instrumental in the development of tools that incorporated real-world applications, open-ended questions and student justification. To reach a wider audience, the developed tools will be shared through professional development presentations and published in math teacher journals. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Kenneth Carano Rachel Harrington Gregory Zobel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14552 Title Creating an Accessible Spanish Learning Platform: Empowering Autonomous Learning and Bridging Language Gaps Creator Carolina Janke Garcia Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier CarolinaGarcia_PP_2025 Language eng spa Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This project explores the creation of a Spanish learning platform intended to facilitate self-directed learning in the classroom. Aimed at bridging language gaps and increasing exposure to Spanish inside and outside the classroom, the website was developed using the school’s existing curriculum as a foundation. By designing a set of interactive and child-friendly subsites and utilizing tools such as Canva, the project highlights the practical steps and challenges involved in building a user-centered educational resource. Concluding that it is achievable with thoughtful planning, sustained effort, and a strong focus on age-appropriate design. Key Words: Dual language Education, Language learning, Spanish, Self-Directed, Autonomous, Website, Subsites, Teacher Created Material, Supplemental Material, Canva, Technology Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words Technology Supplemental material Note Kenneth Carano Jessica Dougherty Maria Dantas-Whitney Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14551 Title Differentiated Instruction on Verbal Student Engagement in a Mixed High School Sociology Class Creator Cameron Nielsen Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier CameronNielsen_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Student engagement in class is a pressing issue in schools that educators must consistently address. This is to ensure that students are obtaining the knowledge they need to become active citizens after they finish their schooling. To combat disengagement, this action research project studied the effects of differentiated instruction on student verbal engagement in a mixed high school sociology class. Data gathering methods were borrowed from Sagor (2000), using detailed clipboard notes during small group discussions and pre-set checklist marks during lecture periods. Verbal student engagement was monitored while each differentiated instructional method was being used to see what effect they had on student voice in the classroom. The data was sorted into three main themes: full-class discussion and lecture, small-group discussion and paired work, and independent work. For this class of 29 students, this research found that think-pair-share was the most effective strategy to engage students in conversations with each other and the teacher throughout all three themes. Culturally relevant teaching (CRT) had the second largest impact on student verbal engagement during full-class discussion and lecture, and had the largest impact during independent work. The results of this study support the established understanding that differentiated instruction can increase student engagement (Tomlinson, 2014) while offering the opportunity to compare the effectiveness of those differentiated instructions with one another. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Think-Pair-Share Culture Community Note Amy Bowden Kenneth Carano N/A Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14550 Title The Impact of Collaborative Learning and Game Elements on Student Engagement Creator Caleb DeHart Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier CalebDeHart_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The purpose of this action research project was to study the effects of collaborative activities and game elements on student engagement in a 10th grade biology classroom. Previous research analyzed during the initial literature review process points to these strategies having a positive correlation to student engagement. Results were gathered through a combination of student responses, lesson plans, and review of recorded lessons. On average, the addition of game elements to an exit ticket activity led to a 13% increase in student engagement and participation. Additionally, the application of collaborative learning activities led to greater student engagement as measured by more in-depth student responses. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Inquiry-Based Learning Note Rachel Harrington Karen Spiegel Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14549 Title Encouraging Differentiation to Engage Students Creator Cade O'Connor Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier CadeOConnor_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project examined the implementation and outcomes of differentiated instruction in a secondary classroom setting. The study found that while differentiated instruction holds substantial theoretical value, novice educators often struggle with its practical application due to limited experience, insufficient training, and challenging classroom contexts. Despite these constraints, evidence from this study supports the potential of differentiation to positively impact student engagement and learning outcomes when aligned with student interests, needs, and assessment preferences. This research considered the findings from Scarparolo and Mackinnon (2022), emphasizing the value of student choice in fostering motivation and academic ownership. However, this study found mixed results. The majority demonstrated increased engagement and produced higher-quality work when afforded a choice in assessment methods. However, some students did not achieve targeted learning outcomes due to inconsistent application and classroom management challenges. These findings underscore the importance of ongoing professional development for educators in differentiated instruction and the necessity of cultivating a responsive, student-centered learning environment. License CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words differentiation choice engagement Note Rachel Harrington Zach Lazar Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14548 Title Inquiry Based Learning, Critical Thinking, and Civic Engagement In Eighth Grade Social Studies Creator Brynnan Burns Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier BrynnanBurns_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Working in my clinical teaching placement, I investigated how inquiry-based learning could help students increase their critical thinking and civic mindedness. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words constructivism middle school depth of response Note Rachel Harrington Kathleen Hughes Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14547 Title Accuracy of the Transition Analysis 3 (TA3) Method for Age Estimation in the John A. Williams Human Skeletal Collection Creator Blue I. Wonhof Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier BlueWonhof_Thesis_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This study evaluates the accuracy and reliability of Transition Analysis 3 (TA3), a multifactorial forensic age estimation method, using 71 individuals from the John A. Williams Human Skeletal Collection at Western Carolina University. Individuals were selected based on known age-at-death and sufficient skeletal preservation to be scored for over 75% of the 121 morphological traits specified by TA3. Age estimations were generated using standardized procedures and analyzed in IBM SPSS to assess absolute error, intraobserver reliability, and the role of demographic and skeletal variables in estimation accuracy. Results revealed a mean absolute error (MAE) of 8.14 years, with 92.96% of individuals falling within the TA3-predicted age intervals. While intraobserver agreement was low overall (Cohen’s Kappa = 0.079), perfect agreement (Kappa = 1.0) was achieved when individuals were grouped by age category (young, middle, and old adult). No significant differences in error were observed by sex; however, younger individuals exhibited higher error rates (p = .002). Skeletal element-specific analyses revealed variation in reliability, with the trapezium yielding the lowest average error (5.93) and the scapula the highest (9.74). By region, the tibia, fibula, and calcaneus yielded the lowest MAE (7.34) and the humerus the highest (9.2). These findings bring to light both the limitations of TA3 in forensic age estimation, particularly in younger age groups, and the potential of certain skeletal regions. Degree Master of Science in Justice Studies Key Words forensic antropology age estimation Transition Analysis Note Misty Weitzel Jonathan Bethard Jerielle Cartales Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14546 Title Expanding Coerver Coaching’s Impact on G.R.A.S.S.P. Students Creator Avigain Hernandez Cruz Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier AvigainHernandezCruz_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This project provides G.R.A.S.S.P. (Grass Roots After School Soccer Program) students in the Salem-Keizer School District with access to Coerver Coaching’s summer soccer camps, regardless of financial constraints. G.R.A.S.S.P. serves students from Title 1 schools who often lack access to extracurricular activities. By securing donations from local businesses and community members, the camp cost is reduced from $195 to $45, making it affordable for more students. The project aims to support students' academic, social, and emotional development by providing an enriching summer experience that builds leadership, teamwork, and confidence. These qualities will benefit students both inside and outside the classroom. Additionally, the initiative seeks to establish a sustainable system for offering these opportunities annually, ensuring that underserved students have continued access to enrichment programs. Key actions include securing donations, coordinating with Coerver Coaching for camp details, and selecting students with G.R.A.S.S.P. staff. Feedback will be collected from students, parents, and staff to assess the impact on growth and engagement. Success will be measured by community involvement, the number of students served, and the program's effect on students' development. Ultimately, this project provides critical enrichment and aims to create a long-term program that ensures ongoing access to growth opportunities for students who face financial barriers. Degree Master of Science in Education Key Words Soccer Extra Curricular Activities After School Note Alicia Wenzel Steven Nelson Kevin Plechl Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14545 Title How to Care Carefully: Self-Compassion as a Response to Burnout in the Interpreting Field Creator Autumn Anderson Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier AutumnAnderson_Thesis_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress are known to be prevalent in the field of ASL-English interpreting. What is less clearly defined is if or how budding professionals are prepared for this reality, where seasoned interpreters gain their coping skills, and how similar fields are addressing this challenge successfully. Rooted in the Self-Compassion Theory developed by Dr. Kristin Neff, data was collected using Dr. Stamms’ Professional Quality of Life Survey (ProQOL), Dr. Neff’s Self-Compassion Scale - Short Form (SCS-SF), and Dr. Kandi Wiens’ Burnout Risk Assessment. The survey went out online for three weeks, gathering 74 responses. Only three participants (4.1%) said that their Interpreter Education Program (IEP) addressed self-compassion, compared to the 15 participants (20.3%) whose programs provided formal education on self-care. Ultimately, this work assesses if levels of self-compassion correlate with levels of burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress among American Sign Language (ASL)-English interpreters. Notably, those whose scores suggest high self compassion were 20% likely to have higher risk for burnout, compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and low job satisfaction. For those whose scores suggested low self-compassion, that risk jumped to 94.44%. The data gathered from this work contributes to the understanding of the role self-compassion, as defined by Dr. Kristin Neff, can play in mitigating the effects of burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress in the interpreting profession. Keywords: self-compassion, ASL-English interpreting, burnout Degree Master of Arts in Interpreter Studies Key Words ASL-English Interpreting Burnout Self-Compassion Note Sara Yurkovic Erin Trine Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14544 Title The Role of Media in Shaping Public Opinion on Police and the Response of Law Enforcement Creator Ashley Mendez Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier AshleyMendez_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Historically, law enforcement has not always been seen positively, this is in part due to its origins in slave patrols, as well as how the media has portrayed them early on. As time progresses, the historical context remains significant as it continues to impact public perception, especially as new incidents involving minority communities arise, reinforcing mistrust and negative sentiment. Media portrayals have also played a part by casting police officers as villains or comedic figures. The narratives currently, with both traditional and social media, influence the public perception of law enforcement and policing practices. The purpose of this study is to understand how media can shape public perceptions of law enforcement. As well as looking at the dynamics it is causing between police and the communities they serve. This research will use secondary data to identify and analyze trends in police departments utilizing media, both mainstream news outlets and social media, to counter any prevailing narratives that may influence public perceptions. The finding’s indicated media has a significant negative impact on public perception of police, more so than positive, leading to calls for reform and even defunding of law enforcement stations. By analyzing these dynamics, this examination aims to provide insight into the evolving relationship between media portrayals and public sentiment toward law enforcement with the goal of fostering more informed discourse and public policy changes. As well as to promote accountability and transparency within the criminal justice system. Degree Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Key Words Media police public perception Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14543 Title A Coaching Approach to Skill Development in Novice Interpreters Creator Ashley Marie Camp Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier AshleyCamp_Thesis_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract For many American Sign Language (ASL)–English interpreters, the early stages of their careers are often marked by negative mentoring experiences. While traditional mentoring in the interpreting field has supported professional growth for many; it is frequently characterized by hierarchical dynamics and a narrow focus on the mentee’s performance, rather than a holistic understanding of the interpreter as a practitioner. This study explores coaching as an alternative or complementary approach to supporting novice interpreters. Through a review of relevant literature and semi-structured interviews with experienced interpreter coaches, the research examines how coaching is defined, applied, and perceived within the practice profession of interpreting. Findings suggest that a more comprehensive coaching approach may foster trusting relationships, support the development of both technical and interpersonal skills, and better serve the evolving needs of novice interpreters. Keywords: coaching, coach, novice interpreter, mentoring, mentor, ASL interpreter education Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Emily Girardin Sylvie Lemay Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14542 Title A Rough Sketch: Cultivating Motivation and Self-Efficacy in High School Art Students Creator Ariel Rolfe Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier ArielRolfe_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This paper investigates how self-reflection can impact self-efficacy and how student choice impacts participation through the lens of self-determination theory (Ford, 2019). The author explores how her own educational experience as an unmotivated student shaped her pedagogical approach to support students' beliefs in their capacity for intellectual growth as well as self-efficacy. Although the data collected from 56 students over a two week project resulted in more questions than answers, it also demonstrated an increase in self-efficacy overall that is worthy of investigating further. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words self-determination theory social cognitive theory art classroom Note Marcus Wenzel Michele Haney Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14541 Title Teaching for Diversity in a Non-Diverse Classroom Creator Andy Rommel Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier AndyRommel_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The focus of my research is the fourth grade class of a small, rural school that operates in an isolated community with very little ethnic diversity. A danger that exists for student populations in communities with little diversity and low socioeconomic status is the development of toxic, racist cultures. I found myself in a position to help prevent this outcome by attempting to foster an inclusive classroom space where the ultimate goal is empathy and an interest in diversity among students. I am exploring whether making connections between diverse artists and their artwork and my students’ lives and interests result in an increase in student interest in diversity or an increase in empathy among students. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Diversity Equity Inclusion Note Marcus Wenzel Kathleen Rice NA Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14540 Title Each One, Teach One: A Case for Metalinguistic Interpreter Education Creator Amanda Wheeler-Kay Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier AmandaWheelerKay_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Many interpreter training programs focus on the information-sharing aspects of communication, prioritizing these over communication-related elements of interpreting. This action research project explores communicative elements of an interpreted encounter, metalinguistic capacities required for competent interpreting and facilitation of communication between speakers of different languages. Specifically, this project explores which metalinguistic TASKS (Talents, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Style) are important to teach interpreters and how to best teach these skills, regardless of the languages the interpreters are being trained to work between. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words metalinguistic communication sign language interpreting spoken language interpreting Note Sarah Sheldrick Kara DeGiovanni Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14539 Title The Possible Impacts of Tattoo Removal Programs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities Creator Amanda McMasters Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier AmandaMcMasters_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The presence of anti-social tattoos, typically in reference to gang-affiliations, trafficking and criminal identities, can oftentimes hinder the rehabilitation and reintegration of incarcerated youth. Tattoo removal programs within juvenile correctional facilities offer an opportunity for juveniles to shed these labels and visible roadblocks to success. This study investigated the potential impacts of such programs, focusing on how removal of anti-social tattoos influences post-release outcomes, which includes self-perception and identity, recidivism rates and work opportunities. The findings from this research indicates that the presence of anti-social tattoos, especially in highly visible places like the face, neck or hands, negatively impact the juveniles who bare them socially and psychologically, through stigmatizations, stereotyping and discrimination. The findings also suggest that the removal of these anti-social tattoos is an extremely important piece of rehabilitation and reintegration, heavily influencing post-release outcomes. Due to the implications of this research, it is recommended that tattoo removal programs become an integral part of the juvenile justice system, implementing these programs in juvenile correctional facilities to assist in their efforts to rehabilitate their incarcerated youth. Degree Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Key Words juvenile justice reintegration tattoo removal Note Omar Melchor-Ayala Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14538 Title Leveraging the Gap: Implementing Mandatory Supervised Practice Creator Allison Rodgers-Griffin Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier AllisonRodgersGriffin_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The work readiness gap in ASL–English interpreting has persisted for decades, leaving many novice interpreters unprepared for professional practice and national certification. Despite efforts by interpreter educators, professional organizations, and training programs to enhance educational standards and implement community-based learning, the transition from interpreter training programs (ITPs) to independent professional practice remains a significant challenge. This professional project examines the need for mandatory supervised practice postgraduation and as a prerequisite for the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf’s National Interpreter Performance Exam, drawing from structured training models in education, occupational therapy, and counseling. Grounded in the integrated developmental model (IDM) developed by Stoltenberg et al. (1987), this proposal explores how structured supervision can support interpreters in navigating the shift from student to professional. The historical evolution of interpreter education, the impact of legislative changes, and the absence of standardized supervision requirements are examined in comparison to other practice professions. An analysis of the effectiveness of structured supervision and postgraduate training highlights the need for a formalized induction period to better prepare interpreters for real-world challenges. Establishing nationally standardized supervision requirements would ensure that interpreters develop the necessary skills, ethical decision-making abilities, and professional judgment before certification. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words ASL–English interpreting work readiness supervision practice profession Note Amanda Smith Michael Hass Chung-Fan Ni Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14537 Title A Study of Students’ Writing Self Efficacy: Making Language Arts Students More Confident Writers Creator Alexandria Ilyse Chipman Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier LexiChipman_ARP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This study examined how to increase the self-efficacy, or belief in one's ability to overcome challenges, of 12th grade language arts students as writers. The project operated under the tenets of Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura, 1986). Specifically the research examined the impact of increasing students' mastery over their least confident writing skills on their overall writing self-efficacy, academic performance, and time management skills. To enact this research data was collected from students where they identified the writing skills/knowledge areas they had the least confidence in. Those areas were then retaught with instructional supports given such as: cognitive modeling, peer modeling, small group collaboration, individualized feedback, and supplemental supportive materials. The effect of these instructional supports and the focus on students’ self-efficacy beliefs included an overall increase in students academic performance, growth in students time management skills, and growth in certain areas of students’ writing self-efficacy. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Self-Efficacy Social Cognitive Theory Writing Confidence Note Marcus Wenzel Marcus Wenzel Janet Rust Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14536 Title School to Home Connections Through Literacy: Parent Literacy Night for Literacy Discussion Creator Alan Mateo Linares Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier AlanMateoLinares_PP_2025 Language eng spa Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The goal of this MSED project is to create a Parent Literacy Night event to inform families at my school district of Woodburn of literacy practices they can use at home to support the literacy development of their students. In order to inform families at the Parent Literacy Night event I created a Bilingual Slideshow Presentation that highlights the importance of family involvement in literacy. Also, I created Literacy Stations for the Parent Literacy Night event in order to inform families of the literacy practices they can practice at home based on their student grade level. Additionally, each Literacy Station at the Parent Literacy Night event contained resources and materials I created for families that aligned to the literacy practice for that grade level. Last, this MSED project helped me grow as an educator and made me take a leadership role in my school as I developed a literacy event for the families in my district. Key Words: Parent Literacy Night event, student literacy development, literacy practices, Bilingual Slideshow Presentation, Literacy Stations Degree Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Key Words Literacy Development Family Involvement Bilingual Materials and Resources for Literacy Note Christopher Ramos Ana Chuc-Garcia Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14535 Title Fostering Inclusion and Sense of Belonging through Unified PE and Library Creator Agnes Seden Date 6/15/2025 Type Text Identifier AgnesSeden_PP_2025 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This project focused on developing and implementing the Unified PE and Library programs at Hammond Elementary School in the Salem-Keizer Public School District. The goal was to promote equity, inclusion, and meaningful peer interactions between students with disabilities (DK- 2) and general education peers (grades 3- 5). According to the staff and student surveys, observations, and anecdotal feedback, students with disabilities demonstrated increased engagement, interest, and positive behavior while the general education partners developed confidence, patience, and empathy. Staff reported positive outcomes in student interaction, inclusive culture, and recommended continuing and expanding the unified programs at Hammond. The key accomplishments include fostering a sense of belonging, enhancing awareness of disabilities, and building a stronger school community. Degree Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Key Words Unified PE Unified Library inclusive learning environment Note Alicia Wenzel Steven Nelson Corina Valencia- Cushman Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14531 Resource class dctype:Text Title The Political Complexities of Hunger: How Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis Reflects a Larger Problem Creator Manning, Audrey M. Subject Yemen humanitarian crises Date 2022-06-03 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 2025-06-24, this item is in copyright. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0 Department or school name within institution History Note Elizabeth M. Swedo Patricia Goldsworthy-Bishop David Doellinger -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14524 Title The Class of 1901 request the pleasure of your company at the Commencement Exercises of the [Oregon] State Normal School on Monday, February the fourth, at eight o'clock. Monmouth, Oregon. Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1901. Program contains a list of class officers, class representatives, and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1901 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1901 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14523 Title Eighteenth Annual Commencement. [Oregon] State Normal School. Wednesday, June 20th, 1900. Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1900. Program includes a list of musical and oratory performances. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1900 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1900 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14522 Title [OSNS] '99 Description Invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1899. The invitation includes a list of scheduled events, class officers, and class representatives. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1899 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1899 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14521 Title [OSNS] '98 Description Invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1898. The invitation includes a list of scheduled events, class officers, class representatives, and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1898 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1898 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14520 Title OSNS '97 Description Invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1897. The invitation includes a list of scheduled events, class officers, class representatives, and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1897 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1897 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14519 Title OSNS [1896] Description Invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1896. The invitation includes a list of scheduled events, class officers, class representatives, and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1896 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1896 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14498 Title O.S.N.S. '95 Description Invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1895. The invitation includes a list of scheduled events, class officers, class representatives, and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1895 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1895c Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14497 Title Advanced Class Programme. Tuesday Evening, June 18, 1895. Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in June of 1895, with a list of musical and oratory performances. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1894 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1895b Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14496 Title Commercial Class, '95. O.S.N.S. Monmouth Oregon. Description Invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1895. The invitation includes a list of scheduled speeches and musical performances, and a list of class officers and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1894 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1895a Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14495 Title The Class of '94 of the Oregon State Normal School Requests your presence at the exercises of the Ninth Annual Commencement, Drain, Oregon, Thurday, June 21, 1894. Description Program for the commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Drain, Oregon, on June 21st, 1894. The invitation includes a list of scheduled speeches, essays, and musical performances, and a list of graduating students, and appears to be for a different commencement than the one held in Monmouth on June 17th through the 20th. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1894 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1895 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14494 Title Twelfth Annual Commencement. Oregon State Normal School, Class of '94. Monmouth, Oregon. June 17-20, 1894. Description Invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1894. The invitation includes a list of scheduled events, class officers, class representatives, and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1894 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1894 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14493 Title Eleventh Annual Commencement. Oregon State Normal School. Monmouth, Oregon. Wednesday, June 21, 1895. Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1892. Program contains a list of music and speeches, and a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1893 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1893b Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14492 Title OSNS [1893] Description Invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1893. The invitation includes a list of scheduled events, class representatives, and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1893 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1893 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14491 Title Tenth Annual Commencement of the Oregon State Normal School, June 21st and 22nd, 1892. Monmouth, Oregon. Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1892. Program contains a list of music. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1892 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1892b Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14490 Title O.S.N.S. 1892. Description Invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1892. The invitation includes a list of scheduled events and graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1892 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1892 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14489 Title Class of '91 O.S.N.S. Description A red ribbon with gold trim created for commencement at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, for the graduating class of 1891. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1891 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1891 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14488 Title Commencement Exercises of the State Normal School at Monmouth, Or. June 1891. Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1891. Program contains list of graduating students and scheduled meetings. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1891 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1891 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14487 Title Commencement Programme of the Class of '88 of the Oregon State Normal School, Monmouth, Oregon, Wednesday, June 13, 1888. Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1888. Program contains list of music performed and speakers. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1888 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1888b Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14486 Title Commencement Exercises of the Oregon State Normal School, at College Chapel, Monmouth, Oregon, Wednesday June 13, 1888. Description Invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1888. Invitation includes a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1888 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1888 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14485 Title Commencement Exercises of the Class of 1887, Oregon State Normal School, Monmouth, Ogn. Commencement Day, June 15th, 1887. Description Program for commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1887. Program contains list of music performed and speakers. The last page contains handwritten notes for a speech. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1887 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1887 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14484 Title Fourth Annual Commencement. Oregon State Normal School. Monmouth, Oregon, June 16, 1886. Description Commencement program for Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1886. Program contains a list of graduating students and an invitation with the time and date. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1886 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1886 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14483 Title Commencement Exercises of the Class of 1885. Oregon State Normal School, Monmouth. Commencement Day, June 17th, 1885. Description Commencement program for Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1885. Program contains a list of songs and speakers, and a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1885 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1885 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14482 Title Christian College Thirteenth Annual Commencement. Oregon State Normal School First Annual Commencement. Monmouth, June 21, 1883. Description Program for the thirteenth commencement exercises at Christian College and the first commencement exercises at Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1883. Note that 1879 program also claims to be the thirteenth for Christian College. The program contains list of music performed and speakers, and a list of graduating students. Publisher Oregon State Normal School Date 1883 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1883 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Oregon State Normal School Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14481 Title Programme of the Commencement Exercises of Christian College. Thirteenth Session, Monmouth, Wednesday, June 11th, 1879. Description Program for the thirteenth commencement exercises at Christian College in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1879. Program contains list of music performed and speakers. Publisher Christian College Date 1879 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1879 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Christian College Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14480 Title Programme. Commencement Exercises. June 12, 1878. Description Program for the twelfth commencement exercises at Christian College in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1878. Program contains list of music performed and speakers. Publisher Christian College Date 1878 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1878 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Christian College Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14479 Title Commencement Exercises of Christian College. 11th Session, June 13, 1877. Description Program for the eleventh commencement exercises at Christian College in Monmouth, Oregon, in June of 1877. Program contains list of music performed and speakers. Publisher Christian College Date 1877 Type Text Identifier Commencement_1877 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Library on 5/27/2025, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Key Words Commencement Christian College Commencement -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14477 Resource class dctype:Text Title Professional Development for Multilingual Early Childhood Educators Creator Gisela Morales Benitez Date 2025-03-01 Type Text Identifier pp_20250423 Language eng spa Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/16/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This professional project addresses the lack of professional development opportunities for Spanish-speaking in-home daycare educators. To support Spanish-speaking educators, the project introduced a SET Two-level professional development course in Spanish, enhancing educators' skills and promoting positive guidance for infants and toddlers. Rooted in motivational, adult learning, and critical race theories, the project emphasized self-esteem, self-actualization, and the importance of accessible training in educators' native languages. The project was successful, with 117 participants registered from across Oregon, demonstrating the demand for linguistically and culturally responsive learning opportunities. Of the 117 participants, 86.9 % reported feeling very satisfied with the content, and 100% recommended this class to other Early Childhood multilingual educators. This project advocates for equitable professional development practices that foster integration, belonging, and empowerment within the multilingual early childhood education community. Degree Masters of Science in Education Key Words early childhood education multilingual educators professional development Note Cindy Ryan Kathryn Morgan Gregory Zobel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14470 Title Kennedy Schade Interview 2025 Creator Hayden Bence Emma Cane Billy France-Bagwell Benjamin Loverin Description Kennedy Schade, assistant director of academic support at Western Oregon University, discusses how his job was created and his personal background. He further explained the methodology behind creating new programs, advising, and tutoring. Schade then discussed the future possibilities of both him and the positions he has created along his journey. Contributor Kennedy Schade Date 2/11/2025 Type Oral History Text Image; StillImage Audio Identifier oralhistoriesofwou/2025c Language eng Coverage 9p. 00:13:11 Bibliographic Citation Kennedy Schade, interviewed by Hayden Bence, Emma Cane, Billy France-Bagwell and Benjamin Loverin, Oral Histories of Western Oregon University, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, February 11, 2025 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14469 Title Robert Troyer Interview 2025 Creator Jackson Albrecht Jandika Borden Tyler James Jakob Ritter Description Professor Robert Troyer (Linguistics) discusses his experiences working with international exchange students in addition to his work within the linguistics department. He also discusses teaching, research, the changes within the international student demographic at WOU, as well as finding love. Contributor Robert Troyer Date 2/7/2025 Type Oral History Text Image; StillImage Audio Identifier oralhistoriesofwou/2025b Language eng Coverage 9p. 00:20:59 Bibliographic Citation Robert Troyer, interviewed by Jackson Albrecht, Jandika Borden, Tyler James and Jakob Ritter, Oral Histories of Western Oregon University, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, February 7, 2025. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14468 Title Zachary Hammerle Interview 2025 Creator Hayden R. Grow Zephen Wilkinson Jeremy Dixon Description Zachary Hammerle, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation at WOU describes his experience working in the Rec Center and his passion for the outdoors. Hammerle expands on his personal journey, how he got to Western, and his experiences with students and faculty.Hammerle expresses gratitude, passion, and his hope for the continuance of good student experiences at Western. Contributor Zacharly Hammerle Date 2/6/2025 Type Oral History Text Image; StillImage Audio Identifier oralhistoriesofwou/2025a Language eng Coverage 14p. 00:27:24 Bibliographic Citation Zachary Hammerle, interviewed by Hayden R. Grow, Zephen Wilkinson, and Jeremy Dixon, Oral Histories of Western Oregon University, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, February 6, 2025. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14458 Title Reflection in Action: Interpreter Self-Efficacy and Intentional Practice Creator Erin M. Mackey Date 6/14/2025 Type text Identifier arp_20250416h Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/16/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Self-efficacy is one’s belief in their ability to take the steps necessary to achieve their goals. It has been shown that self-efficacy is an important aspect of being an interpreter, and it can change the quality of the interpretations that are produced. But how can interpreting students and novice interpreters improve self-efficacy? This action research follows my journey to discover whether my self-efficacy as an interpreting student and novice ASL/English interpreter changes after I record and watch my interpreting work samples. This process utilized intentional practice, Think Aloud Protocols, and written reflections to gain insights into my inner thoughts and feelings while interpreting and watching my work. Self-efficacy was explored by looking at evaluative and non-evaluative language, as well as positive and negative tone. Keywords: Intentional practice, novice interpreter, reflection, self-efficacy, Think Aloud Protocol Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14457 Title Navigating the Labyrinth Through A Cultural Advocacy Perspective: Exploring a Staff Sign Language Interpreter’s Role in a California Prison Creator Stefanie O'Brien Date 6/14/2025 Type text Identifier arp_20250416g Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/16/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Within the field of penology, research providing firsthand accounts of correctional staff and prisoners remains insufficient, with no identifiable research focusing specifically on interactions between correctional staff and Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) prisoners. This action research project examines the evolving roles and responsibilities of a staff sign language interpreter (SLI), who is also a certified Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator (ADAC), over a three-year period within a Level 1-4 women’s correctional institution in California. Guided the frameworks of Cultural Appropriate Advocacy (CAA) (Salla et al., 2023), Discriminatory Epistemic Injustice (Fricker, 2007), and Moral Agency (MA) (Peter, 2011), this research explores the dynamic interplay between legal mandates, institutional realities, and the staff SLI’s advocacy efforts to bridge the communication gap and empower D/HH inmates facing ADA rights violations. These mandates include, but are not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and relevant case law, such as Armstrong v. Newsom (1994). Qualitative data collection and analysis are used to uncover the underexplored area of prison interpreting and contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities encountered by a staff SLI in this non-traditional setting. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Amanda Smith Elisa Maroney Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14456 Title Feedback as Confidence: Practical Applications for a Practice Profession Creator Andrew Riley Krugielki Date 3/20/2025 Type text Identifier arp_20250416f Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/16/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Feedback is a crucial aspect of skill development as an American Sign Language (ASL)/English Interpreter. Newer (or novice) interpreters benefit immensely from the extra support provided by experienced interpreters, yet they may find discomfort in the process of requesting or receiving it. Without access to feedback, a novice interpreter’s skills may wilt; thus, early incorporation of effective feedback is critical during the transition from graduate to professional. I explore my discomfort with feedback and development by examining the intricacies of language used by experienced interpreters during feedback sessions, and my thought worlds surrounding the process of development through feedback. I analyze participant statements, self-reflective graduate work, and post-feedback questionnaires to further comprehend one novice interpreter’s mind when receiving feedback. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words evaluative/nonevaluative language, feedback, trust Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14455 Title The Matrix of Belonging: a Reflective Analysis of Defining and Cultivating Belonging in the Interpreting Profession Creator Ayla Lynn Adkins Date 3/20/2025 Type text Identifier arp_20250416e Language sgn-US eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/16/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project presents findings on the manifestations of “belonging” within the field of American Sign Language (ASL) and English interpreting. A mixed-method approach is used and focuses on evaluating and identifying the influences and themes of belonging and how the experiences of an individual shape it. Findings relate to emphasizing professional and emotional support based on authenticity, inclusivity, and acceptance alongside consistent and stable working conditions. The researcher emphasizes a “sense of belonging” as a vital portion of interpreter well-being, and she promotes its essential consideration, especially for novice interpreters. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words integrative framework of belonging, interpreter education program, interpreter training program, Note Amanda Smith Elisa Maroney Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14454 Title Physical Strain the Human Body Experiences in a Work Setting: Video Relay Services Creator Janessa Torres Date 3/20/2025 Type text Identifier arp_20250416c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/16/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The Video Relay Service (VRS) work environment, in comparison to other signed language interpreting work settings, has specific work demands that prompt researchers to consider physical health needs. VRS consists of long screen time on the eyes and desk-job-like ergonomic demands, on top of additional interpreting demands that come with the profession. In this article we will explore the intensity of ergonomic demands, how that has a physical impact on the working interpreter’s body, and how that translates into their overall performance and mental capacity. It is important to note that intrapersonal demands influence the work produced by the interpreter and how certain practices of self-care and other forms of intentional physical activity can promote longevity in an interpreter’s ability to continue the work accurately and effectively. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Amanda Smith Audrey Ramirez-Loudenback Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14453 Title Self-efficacy, Emotional Regulation, and the Novice Interpreter Creator Alexa Milam Date 3/20/2025 Type text Identifier arp_20250416c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/16/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Many novice interpreters experience issues with self-efficacy and emotional regulation as they begin their professional careers. Although there is substantial research supporting connections between self-efficacy and performance, intrapersonal emotions and competence, and many other areas related to these topics, I believe it is important to appreciate the interconnectedness of each of these concepts and for new interpreters especially to fully understand how they are impacting our work. My action research focuses on my experience as a novice interpreter and what I have noticed about my struggle to remain confident enough to access the skills that I have spent years acquiring, in order to succeed as a professional interpreter. It was my goal to understand why interpreters may lack confidence and have trouble accessing foundational skills and tools when they are faced with interpreting interactions that are unfamiliar or difficult, and if this has any relation to the emotional regulation skills, or lack of, that they possess. I also aimed to identify what I can do, in regard to building emotional regulation skills, to combat the negative effects of the natural self-efficacy development period that all new professionals must undergo. Through a combination of surveys, journaling, analysis methods, and various implementations in my professional routine, I hope to yield results that will support other novice interpreters in carrying out self-analysis, building on self-efficacy, and perhaps even furthering this research. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Amanda Smith Elisa Maroney Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14452 Title Virtual Teaming Post-Pandemic Creator Marcus S. Gunter Date 6/14/2025 Type text Identifier thesis_20250416a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/16/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The primarily in-person work environment of English-ASL interpreters was dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A sudden increase in online services thrust interpreters into a virtual work environment they may have not prepared for, affecting the virtual teaming dynamic. This paper explored professional English-ASL interpreters’ experiences, contrasting their pre- and post-pandemic work environments, focusing on their preparedness, preferences, and familiarity with current technology. Previous research on this topic has suggested possible gaps in the virtual teaming process. The goal of this research was to identify specific areas in the virtual workspace interpreters are lacking. Using a survey to gather data on interpreters’ experiences, this study found that the lack in training and familiarity with technology between stakeholders in virtual meetings affected interpreters’ ability to engage in each part of the interpreting process, especially working as a team of interpreters. As each “step” in the interpreting process ultimately leads to providing a more accurate interpretation, the omission of any one area, as a result of an unfamiliarity with technology, could negatively impact the accuracy of an interpretation, possibly resulting in a negative impact on the interpreters’ consumer(s). Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words Virtual interpreting, team interpreting, virtual teaming Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith Cameo Hunsaker Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14451 Title Breaking the Ice: A Comprehensive Exploration of Freezing in ASL/English Interpreting Creator Madison Lantis Date 6/14/2025 Type text Identifier arp_20250416b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/16/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project delves into the phenomenon of freezing during American Sign Language (ASL)-English interpreting. The goal of this research is to pinpoint the underlying causes of these freezing instances in my interpreting work, identify recurring patterns, and develop effective strategies for overcoming freezing. Throughout my development as an interpreter, I have consistently struggled with freezing while interpreting. Grounded in the Self-Efficacy Theory and the Demand Control Schema, this study explores the multifaceted factors contributing to freezing episodes. Through thorough analysis, I explore my interpreting work and my mindset and beliefs around interpreting. Additionally, I investigate freezing as a stress response, the cognitive processes involved in interpreting, and factors influencing my ASL fluency. Keywords: Freezing, interpreting, ASL, demands, controls Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words cognitive distortions, self-efficacy, self-doubt Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith n/a Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14450 Title The Dream of a Seamless Switch: Code-switching between American Sign Language and Protactile Language as an Interpreter and Co-navigator Creator Alyssa Alpers Date 3/20/2025 Type text Identifier arp_20250416a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/16/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This Action Research Project studied code-switching and transitions between the linguistic spaces of American Sign Language (ASL) and Protactile Language (PT) during interpreting and co-navigating, with a focus on language intrusions and the impact that connection, comfort, and groundedness have on the researcher’s professional practice. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected via Likert scales to measure feelings of connection, comfort, grounding, and language pull. It was also documented through data surrounding the specifics of language intrusions, and through three-minute freewrites reflecting on each PT or ASL assignment. Data collection results showed that communication tended to flow more smoothly in PT settings, with higher feelings of connection, comfort, and confidence. It was hypothesized that these higher feelings correlate with longer hands-on practical experience in PT spaces compared to ASL spaces. A negative correlation was found between feeling grounded in the target language and the pull to use the non-target language, both in ASL (r = -0.43) and PT (r = -0.36). Additionally, when grounded in the target language, communication was smoother (ASL r = 0.30, PT r = 0.29). These results suggest that grounding in the language prior to assignments may reduce language intrusions and code-switching, as well as increase fluid and efficient transitions between and into linguistic spaces. Recommendations in this study include continued language skill-building in ASL and PT and the intentional use of grounding techniques, particularly in liminal spaces between assignments. These findings contributed to the practice of the researcher as an interpreter and co-navigator by aiming to solve the identified challenge of transitions between linguistic spaces to enhance professional practice, communication, and interpretations when working with Deaf and DeafBlind communities. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14448 Resource class dctype:Image Title 1971 Hawaiian Club Dance Description Dancing members of the Hawaiian Club at the annual Hawaiian Club Dance. Date 1971 Type Image; StillImage Identifier Omeka/14448 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/15/2025, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14445 Resource class dctype:Image Title Lisa Lockman, 1995 Julia McCulloch Smith Award Winner Description Lisa Lockman, winner of the 1995 Julia McCulloch Smith Award. Lisa studied two foreign languages at Western (German and Japanese) and majored in political science. She was the recipient of a Western Scholarship in 1993-94 and an award from the Northwest Colleges Women's Scholarship Foundation in 1994. She was an athlete on Western's volleyball team and was named an NAIA National Scholar-Athlete following the 1993 season. Additionally, she was selected by her teammates as the Wolves' Most Inspirational Player that same year. Lisa was also a member of the Associated Students of Western Oregon State College's (ASWOSC) Senate, representing the School of Liberal Arts and Science. She also worked as a feature writer for the Western Star, the school's weekly student-operated newspaper. Date 1995 Type Image; StillImage Identifier Omeka/14445 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 01/13/2025, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14442 Resource class dctype:Image Title 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. March Description Community march for WOU's second annual Martin Luther King Jr. week. Date 2009-01-19 Type Image; StillImage Identifier Omeka/14442 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 01/13/2025, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14440 Resource class dctype:Image Title The OCE Lamron Staff 1959-1960 Description The OCE Lamron staff photograph for the 1959-1969 academic year. Photograph shows the first Black Commissioner of the student newspaper, Virginia Hopkins. Date 1959 Type Image; StillImage Identifier Omeka/14440 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 01/13/2025, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14438 Resource class dctype:Text Title A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Art Creator Morgan Amerson Date 2024-12-23 Type Text Images; StillImages Identifier 20240801_ARP_a Language eng Abstract This action research project explores the implementation and outcomes of a trauma-informed approach to teaching art in a middle school setting. The study emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment that addresses the emotional and psychological well-being of students. Key strategies include establishing clear routines, providing calming sensory tools, incorporating mindfulness exercises, and using a reward system to reinforce positive behaviors. Data collected through informal student surveys, behavioral observations, and self-assessment sessions indicate a significant improvement in students' sense of security, trust, and engagement. The findings reveal that prioritizing safety, trust, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity not only enhances academic performance but also fosters a sense of community and emotional well-being among students. This research underscores the transformative potential of trauma-informed teaching practices in promoting a nurturing and equitable educational experience. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Trauma-Informed Pedagogy Art Education Social-Emotional Learning Note Lin Wu Marie LeJeune Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14428 Title Interpreters and Educational Equity: Supporting Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Learners with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Creator Ryan Alan Page Date 2024-12-23 Type Text Identifier 20241223_Thesis_a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/23/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract I sought to elucidate interpreters’ contributions to fostering inclusive education for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through the lens of ecological systems theory. I surveyed interpreters to investigate how they adapt their practices in K-12 settings. I found that these interpreters engage in sophisticated dialogic practices to create an inclusive learning environment that considers the cognitive and socio-emotional needs of DHH students with ADHD. Although interpreters expressed mixed sentiments due to various workplace demands and a lack of preparation, they showed a strong sense of dedication and commitment to advancing equity. My research underscored the necessity for more practical approaches to integrating interpreters into the educational team, suggesting an interactive approach, which includes a feedback protocol between the interpreter-student dyad and a parallel exchange of communication within the interpreter-student-teacher triad. I advocated for universal design for learning (UDL) and response to intervention (RTI) as standard practices to empower interpreters to function as educational agents. License CC-BY-NC-SA (attribution, non-commercial, share alike) Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Key Words Deaf, interpreting, ADHD Note Elisa Maroney Emily Girardin Chloe Hughes Type thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14427 Title Trauma-Informed Teaching Practice: An analysis of implementing practices in a middle school language arts classroom Creator Tarrah Meyer Date 2024-12-23 Type Text Identifier 20241223_ARP_a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/23/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This Action Research Project is an exploration of the author's motivation for researching trauma-informed teaching practices, a literature review of best practices for implementing a trauma-informed approach to teaching middle grade language arts, and actionable steps for implementation. License CC-BY-SA (attribution, share alike) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words trauma-informed pedagogy, Trauma-informed teaching, middle school language arts Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14426 Title Art Interaction Mapping: A Framework for Engaging Visual Art Students in Remote Learning Environments Creator Kat Costa Date 2024-12-23 Type Text Images; StillImages Identifier 20241223_PP_e Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/23/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Designed for advanced visual art courses at the college level, this project outlines conceptual mapping as a teaching strategy for increasing student engagement in remote learning environments. By combining instructional design principles with constructivist learning theory, the author created a series of visualization templates and lesson prompts for use with project-based activities. Art Interaction Mapping is a creative inquiry model that guides students through an iterative process of artwork development and reflective self-assessment. The project outcome is an adaptable learning framework that instructors can utilize with a variety of art mediums, tools, or digital technologies. Degree Master of Science in Education: Educational Technology Key Words studio art, artistic research, art education Note Gregory Zobel Marcus Wenzel Weiwei Zhang Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14425 Title Separately Together: Independent Reading as an Act of Collaboration Creator Erin Roan Stanfill Date 2024-12-23 Type Text Images; StillImages Identifier 20241223_PP_d Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/23/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract In secondary English language arts classrooms, teachers struggle to find opportunities among competing priorities to support students in developing complete literacy. Students have few opportunities to self-select what they read, and when they have those opportunities, reading can often be an isolating act. However, reading for pleasure can improve student learning outcomes as well as provide social-emotional learning opportunities. Collaborative learning opportunities allow students to learn with and from one another while developing literacy, communication, teamwork, and social skills. This project is designed to provide teachers with a guidebook to support the implementation of an independent reading practice in their classrooms as well as provide a collaborative learning element. My project includes a guidebook with recommendations for teachers who are interested in developing and maintaining a classroom library, suggestions for creating and maintaining collaborative learning groups, and best practices for ensuring longevity of this program. Additionally, this project includes lesson plans to support the initial weeks of a collaborative learning and independent reading program. My hope is that this project can support educators with limited time who desire to provide their students with opportunities to engage with one another as well as their own literacy. Degree Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education Key Words independent reading, small group, literacy Note Joshua Schulze Melanie Landon-Hayes Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14424 Resource class dctype:Text Title A New Generation of Coaching Education Creator Parker Clay Date 2024-12-23 Type Text Identifier 20241223_PP_c Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/23/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The podcast that I am proposing is entitled “In the Arena”. The concept of this title was derived from a speech that Theodore Roosevelt gave at the Sorbonne in Paris in 1910 entitled "Man in the Arena". The "In the Arena" podcast looks to Teddy Roosevelt and the authors in it's literature review for guidance spanning educational spaces. In an effort to create an effective professional development tool for all coaches, it was necessary to look at all coaches and all professional development types. When it comes to coaching, many strive valiantly, many err, and many come short. As a young coach it may be easy to turn away and to leave the profession before victory or defeat is known. The goal of this podcast and the community that will surround it is to spur these young coaches on and to provide them a community of support that understands the strife while also reminding them of the worthy cause they have chosen to spend themselves on. Degree Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Key Words podcast, coaching education, professional development Note Gregory Zobel Amber Deets Randall (Dana) Ulveland Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14423 Title Developing Peer-Tutor Training Materials for a Tutoring Program Creator David J. Solvedt Date 2024-12-23 Type Text Images; StillImages Identifier 20241223_PP_b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/23/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This project paper overviews the process by which training materials were constructed for a college-level peer-tutoring program, as well as some of the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings identified within educational literature that support the use of specific training topics and instructional practices. The project also includes open-access discussions of training topics that may be adapted or directly applied to the context of peer-tutor training. This composition provides broadly applicable academic support materials and a useful synopsis of how others who wish to implement trainings for tutors may approach this subject in alignment with best-practice. License CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Degree Master of Science in Education: Integrated Science Key Words Tutor training, Peer-tutoring, Tutoring Note Patricia Flatt Gregory Zobel Dana Ulveland Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14422 Title Pathways to Potential: Family STEM Nights: Embracing SEL and Multisensory Learning Creator Nichole Cantrell Date 2024-12-23 Type Text Images; StillImages Identifier 20241223_PP_a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/23/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The Family STEM Night project was designed to foster multisensory learning, family engagement, and the integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) principles with STEM education. The event featured eight interactive booths, each offering a hands-on activity to encourage collaboration among students, parents, and educators. Activities included a Glow Germ Handwashing demonstration, a Tower Building Challenge, a Line-Following Robot, Leaf Rubbing, Code Bracelet creation, and Impact Craters on the Moon, among others. These activities highlighted the importance of active participation, curiosity, and creativity in learning, while emphasizing SEL skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. This project prioritized family involvement to create a supportive learning environment that extends beyond the classroom, encouraging students to explore STEM concepts in an inclusive and engaging way. By addressing diverse learning styles and fostering a sense of community, the event underscored the vital role of family participation in academic success. Family STEM Night ultimately aimed to strengthen connections between families and schools while inspiring a passion for STEM disciplines. Degree Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Key Words Family STEM Night, Multisensory Learning, STEM Note Xiaopeng Gong Mandy Olsen Marcus Wenzel Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14417 Title Cristian Mendez Garcia Interview 2024 Creator Oliver Meyr Lisbeth Lara Corona Jasper Rainbow Description Cristian Mendez Garcia, Assistant Director for Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiatives at Western, discussed growing up in Monmouth, attending WOU, serving on the WOU Board of Trustees and coming to work at Western in 2024, his work and responsibilities at Western, and plans for the future. Contributor Cristian Mendez Garcia Date 2024-10-22 Type Oral History Text Image; StillImage Audio Identifier oralhistoriesofwou/2024c Language eng Coverage 9p. 00:17:51 Bibliographic Citation Cristian Mendez Garcia, interviewed by Oliver Meyr, Lisbeth Lara Corona, and Jasper Rainbow, Oral Histories of Western Oregon University, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, October 22, 2024. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14415 Title Jose Coll Interview 2024 Creator Ocedan Carlsen-Scranton Isaac Hayes Mervi Foster Tyler James Description Provost Jose Coll discussed his work and responsibilities at Western, when and how he came to work at Western, and plans for the future. Contributor Jose Coll Date 2024-10-28 Type Oral History Text Image; StillImage Audio Identifier oralhistoriesofwou/2024b Language eng Coverage 15p. 00:38:07 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14413 Title Maria Bonifacio-Sample Interview 2024 Creator Jessica Roberts Molly Routson Zephen Wilkinson Kimberly Jensen Description Maria Bonifacio-Sample, Director of Student Conduct at Western, discusses her work and responsibilities at Western, examples of a work day, how she came to Western, and her goals for the future. Contributor Maria Bonifacio-Sample Date 2024-10-23 Type Oral History Text Image; StillImage Audio Identifier oralhistoriesofwou/2024a Language eng Coverage 11p. 00:20:24 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14410 Title Science and Religion in the West Creator Allen McKiel Description Science and religion have had an integral relationship since the early days of the Enlightenment in the seventeenth century and the rise of a new global culture. Life-long educator Allen McKiel surveys this relationship via the writings of prominent scientists and religionists over the past four hundred years. The experience of the unity of God is evident in stories, parables, and scriptures in all extant cultures through teachers like Moses, Krishna, Buddha, Christ, and Muhammad. They are expressions of the same human consciousness that begs answers to the questions of identity: Who and what are we? Where did we come from, why, and where are we going? People in all cultures ask these questions, and the answers are both the same and relative to the needs and circumstances of each culture. Today’s cultures, however, are converging into an increasingly integrated harmonious whole supported in equal part by religions and science. This work constructs a vision of the way forward from evidence provided by both. Date 2020-12-03 Type Text Format PDF Identifier books_mckiel_2 Language eng License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en Key Words science religion -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14408 Title Progress Creator Allen McKiel Description This book is a collection of expository essays promoting Baha’i perspectives particularly on cultural progression through the unity of science and religion. Baha’is acknowledge the spiritual truth and guidance provided by religion as it has progressed throughout the cultural evolution of humanity. The current requirements for global culture include acknowledging that religion and science are as integral to each other as the human spirit is integral to the faculties of language and reasoning. Arguments are qualitative and evidence-based speculation from my personal experiences and understandings. The intent is to demonstrate perspectives and values that encourage solutions based on reason, evidence (including the evidence of testimony), critical review, and the individual pursuit of truth. Extensive quotes from other authors’ works are included to weave a fabric of voices relevant to that intent. My commentaries on those quotations are not understood by me as definitive, particularly those on scripture. They are simply my thoughts on those quotes as they relate to aspects of the general themes of this work. Date 2023-11-09 Type Text Format PDF Identifier books_mckiel_1 Language eng License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en Key Words religion philosophy -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14406 Resource class dctype:Text Title Overconsumption in the Clothing Industry: Exploration of Ways Clothing Production Can Be More Sustainable Creator Sophie Davenport Date 2024-06-15 Type Text Identifier honorstheses_111824 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This thesis will analyze the cost of clothing production on the environment and what measures companies are attempting to solve this issue. Currently, many companies have been creating cheaper clothing at lower costs, enabling people to purchase more clothing than is necessary—creating a new category of fashion called “fast fashion.” However, the downside of fast fashion is that brands tend to create products with little regard for the environment. In this thesis, I will explore this issue by examining several companies and their production practices to determine some of the best solutions we have so far. While many companies have been choosing not to take action, some have made advancements by using alternative materials to create new products. However, many are only partial solutions to the issue and do not fully solve the problem at hand because every new production comes at a cost. Since this is such a complex issue, there is not only one best solution. As a result, I will address solutions based on their pros and cons to help narrow down some of the best solutions we currently have and what to avoid. This thesis aims to help the average consumer make a more knowledgeable decision about what they buy so that everyone can take steps forward in making changes to help the environment. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis/Project Department or school name within institution Honors Key Words clothing sustainability Note Mary Pettenger Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14404 Title Collective Bargaining Agreement: [July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027] Creator Western Oregon University American Federation of Teachers Western Oregon University Subject collective bargaining agreements union contracts Western Oregon University American Federation of Teachers Western Oregon University Date 2024/2027 Type Other Text Format PDF Identifier cba/14 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/14/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by WOUFT and WOU. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author wouft-local@wou.edu https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Alternative Title Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Western Oregon University American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Local 2278, WOUFT/OFTEHP, AFL-CIO and Western Oregon University: [July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027] Start 2024 End 2027 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14342 Resource class dctype:Text Title The Impact of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in a High School Spanish Class Creator Ana Fox Date 2024-08-02 Type Text; Images; StillImages Identifier graduate_080224a Language eng spa Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project explored the impact of culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) on the academic engagement and performance of students of Color in a high school Spanish classroom. The study integrated CRP principles, particularly focusing on academic achievement and cultural competence, by incorporating students’ cultural backgrounds and personal experiences into lessons. Using a variety of culturally diverse materials, multimedia resources, and interactive activities, the research aimed to create a meaningful and engaging learning environment. Qualitative data, including student feedback, classroom observations, and reflective journals, along with quantitative measures like test scores, were collected to assess the effectiveness of this pedagogical approach. Findings indicated that CRP significantly enhanced student engagement, participation, and academic performance by validating and incorporating their cultural identities into the curriculum. The research underscored the necessity of a comprehensive application of all CRP tenets to maximize its benefits, suggesting that future studies should explore long-term impacts and adaptability across diverse educational settings. This study contributed to the growing body of evidence supporting CRP as a vital strategy for fostering an inclusive and equitable educational environment. Date Available 2024-08-02 Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Oregon, secondary education, world languages Note Marie LeJune Lin Wu -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14330 Title Increasing Engagement in Social Studies Classrooms Through Project-Based Learning Creator Paul Brody Date 8/2/2024 Type Text; Images; StillImages Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract An action research project to explore the effects of project-based learning (PBL) on student motivation and learning in social studies classrooms. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words project, social studies, inquiry Note Lin Wu Marie LeJeune -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14329 Title Affirming the Mathematical Potential of All Students Through Warm Demander Pedagogy Creator Marc Hunter Date 8/2/2024 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This study explored how the warm demander pedagogical approach can transform students’ negative self-perceptions regarding their ability to learn complex mathematics. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Warm Demander Note Marie LeJeune Lin Wu -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14328 Title A New Approach to Special Education Service Models Creator Jennifer Bunn Date 8/1/2024 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Special education service delivery models are indispensable tools that ensure that all students receive the support necessary for effective specially designed instruction in a least restrictive environment. The central guiding question of this project is simply: how can middle schools navigate the complex task of meeting the diverse needs of special education students through targeted instruction and service model implementation? By delving into this question, this project seeks to shed light on the already existing evidence based practices and potential gaps in service delivery. This project explores the interplay between the resource room, self-contained, and co-taught service models of special education and how they can be utilized to provide a nexus of support for special education students. Ultimately, by combining these models and offering a three-pronged multi-faceted approach, educators and administrators can create a dynamic and responsive system that will address the individualized needs of special education students. Finally, by offering students a continuum of service delivery models to tailor instruction, student learning gains are more accessible and evident. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Key Words Special Education, Service Models, Resource Room, Note Alicia Wenzel Darlene Zickefoose Autymn Galbraith -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14327 Title Common Core State Standard Proficiency-Based Assessment Curriculum Framework Creator Haley Vernon Date 8/1/2024 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract A series of proficiency-based rubrics were developed in alignment with each of the Oregon Common Core state standards in language arts. These rubrics are intended to guide assessments in the core course of language arts. The development of these rubrics can be applied to a variety of assessment formats while keeping the same expectations of skill evaluation the same. The goal is to provide equity and student choice to the practice of classroom assessments. License CC-BY-NC-SA (attribution, non-commercial, share alike) Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words proficiency rubrics, common core, standards-based grading Note Joshua Schulze Alicia Wenzel Chrissy Shanks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14326 Title Promoting Student Engagement in Science Through Culturally Relevant Teaching Creator Ellis Moore Date 8/1/2024 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract I used culturally relevant pedagogy as a guiding framework to help increase student engagement in science. My findings indicate that culturally relevant pedagogy is a powerful framework for increasing student engagement in science. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Lin Wu Marie LeJeune -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14325 Title Examining Culturally Responsive Teaching in Music Education Creator Carlos D. Ramirez Date 8/3/2024 Type Text Language eng spa Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This action research project dives into how culturally responsive teaching can be applied within an secondary instrumental music classroom. Culturally responsive teaching is a theory developed by Dr. Geneva gay which is constructed by five tenets that focus on utilizing students' cultural and ethnic background as conduits for learning. The researcher Carlos D. Ramirez, explores how to apply this theory within an instrumental music class and also looks for findings to how this theory can support students of Color. Ramirez used creative ways to include culturally responsive teaching elements into his lesson plans that resonated with the students. The findings conclude that culturally responsive teaching is effective and useful within an instrumental music class as Ramirez found that there were many useful musical skills and differentiated teaching practices that help to support students of Color. This research project is also another representation for why we need to include culturally responsive teaching practices into our pedagogy. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Cumbias, Note Marie Lejeune Lin Wu -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14324 Title Rhizomatic Learning in Practice: Facilitating Collaborative Learning in Middle School Art Creator Brianna Rigg Date 8/1/2024 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This is an action research project investigating the impact of rhizomatic learning in collaborative projects in a middle school art classroom. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words art curriculum, middle school -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14323 Title Increasing Student Engagement in the Middle School Art Room Through Warm Demander Pedagogy Creator Anna Cottom Date 8/2/2024 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This project aimed to examine whether a shift in high expectations for students to diligently apply their time to sharpen their skills would increase the value they placed on pushing themselves to explore further what they can do with their art projects. Using a warm demander approach, I insisted that my students meet higher expectations, practice self-control, and deeply engage with the work they did in my class. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words warm demander, rural, secondary school Note Lin Wu Marie LeJeune -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14322 Title The Art of Teaching: Combining Teaching Artistic Behaviors and Discipline-Based Arts Education Creator Alanna Volk Date 8/12/2024 Type Text; Images; StillImages Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This study explored the impact of integrating TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) and DBAE (Discipline-Based Art Education) pedagogies on student performance and engagement in a secondary art classroom. By combining these two approaches, the study aimed to create a more effective and enjoyable learning environment. The TAB approach emphasized student well-being and personal expression, fostering a sense of autonomy and self-directed learning. Meanwhile, DBAE provided a structured framework for critique and technical skill development, ensuring high-quality artistic work. The study found that this hybrid pedagogy significantly enhanced students' ability to work independently and engage deeply with their art projects. The supportive setups and personal connections promoted by TAB, coupled with the clear expectations and structured feedback of DBAE, contributed to a balanced and enriched educational experience. This integration not only improved students’ artistic skills and overall satisfaction but also helped in nurturing their growth as future artists. Through this approach, the study demonstrated how combining structured skill development with creative freedom can lead to better artistic outcomes and greater student engagement. License CC-BY-NC-SA (attribution, non-commercial, share alike) Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Middle School, Arts Education, Inter-pedagogical, TAB, DBAE Note Marie LeJeune Lin Wu -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14321 Title Enhancing Engagement through Culturally Relevant Teaching in a Low-Income High School English Classroom Creator Aiden Littau Date 8/1/2024 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Culturally relevant pedagogy is a prime framework for boosting student engagement in the classroom. This action research project displays how this pedagogical approach benefits Latinx students in a low-income high school. Through demanding academic excellence, developing cultural competence, and building a sociopolitical awareness among students, this project aims to signify just how powerful this framework can be. The research conducted takes place over a semester and discusses the findings of how these three tenets worked in practice. I use a range of data including unit and lesson plans, curricula, informal observations, and personal reflections to analyze the outcome of this pedagogy in action. While culturally relevant pedagogy is often related to the education of African American students, this research identifies the power it brings to Latinx students. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words culturally relevant pedagogy, Latinx students, English language arts Note Lin Wu Marie LeJeune -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14320 Title Differentiated Instruction in the 12th -Grade Social Studies Classroom Creator Adrianna Davis Date 12/1/2024 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This study highlights the importance of differentiated instruction in creating an inclusive and successful learning environment. The findings from this study show that differentiating based on student interests, learning profiles, strengths, and academic needs can significantly enhance academic achievement and engagement, particularly for students from marginalized backgrounds. Additionally, this study found that proactive planning, with readiness-based tiering, is crucial for addressing equity issues and ensuring all students succeed. Further, offering structured student choice can also boost motivation and achievement; however this strategy requires careful scaffolding to ensure all students benefit. Finally, while differentiated instruction has limitations, particularly in addressing the specific needs of racially and culturally diverse students, integrating additional educational philosophies can help overcome these challenges. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Differentiated Instruction, Social Studies Note Lin Wu Marie LeJeune -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14318 Resource class dctype:Text Title User-Friendly: A Collection of Poetry for the Internet Age Creator Jasper Beck Date 2024-06-27 Type Text Identifier honorstheses_080224b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract The internet is arguably the most important cultural force in existence today. It fundamentally alters the way we perceive and interact with reality on a personal level. No one is more familiar with the effects the internet has on humanity than Gen Z, whose lived experiences as a chronically-online generation have gone criminally unnoticed by the artistic world. User-Friendly is a collection of eighteen original poems that aims to fill that gap in our cultural understanding of the internet. The collection deals with themes of internet addiction, information overload, and a deep emotional connection to the digital world, and the corresponding disconnect from the technocratic society that created it. The collection is followed by an extensive reflective essay that discusses the author’s creative process, philosophy, and artistic influences. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis/Project Department or school name within institution Honors Key Words poetry internet Note Henry Hughes Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14316 Resource class dctype:Text Title The Monster Inside Her: A Look into Monstrous Femininity in Ari Aster’s Midsommar Creator Kellianna C Mikawa Date 2024-06-27 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier honors_0802a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract Midsommar, a cultish horror film, serves as a portrayal of monstrous femininity, defined by Barbara Creed, which allows femininity to be wielded as a tool of empowerment. Attributes such as sexuality, motherhood, and nature that are condemned within the patriarchy are honored within the matriarchy. This analysis aims to illuminate the significance of female empowerment in film. Dani, the protagonist, who begins her journey with an unhealthy relationship while grappling with profound trauma, finds her peace inside the matriarchy. As she steps into her power and burns the bridge between her and the past, she embraces her monstrous femininity. The impact of Midsommar inspires women to reclaim what has been demonized, highlighting feminist issues and encouraging radical empathy. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis/Project Department or school name within institution Honors Key Words Midsommar monstrous femininity horror films Note Tiara Good Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14299 Title Parenting Student Reads and Holds Baby Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_258 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student reads. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14298 Title Writing and Deep in Thought Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_257 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student writes notes. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14297 Title Writing and Caregiving Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_256 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student writes notes. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14296 Title A Student Types and Consults Notes Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_255 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student types on a laptop while viewing his notes. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14295 Title Parenting Student Receives Toy Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_252 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student takes a toy offered by her child. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14294 Title Parenting Student Checks on Child Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_251 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student checks on her child playing on the floor. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14293 Title Parenting Student Reads Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_250 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student reads as her child plays on the floor. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14292 Title Parenting Student with Laptop Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_249 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student types on a laptop. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14291 Title Parenting Student Writes Notes Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_248 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student writes notes. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14290 Title A Student in Thought Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_247 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student thinks deeply. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14289 Title An Artist Considers Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_246 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student concentrates as he paints. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14288 Title Artists Work from a Live Model Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_245 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students paint from a live model. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14287 Title Painting Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_244 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student smiles as she works on her painting. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14286 Title Painting a Self-Portrait Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_243 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student works on her self-portrait. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14285 Title Student Paints with Small Brush Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_242 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student concentrates as she paints. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14284 Title Student Paints Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_241 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student paints her canvas. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14263 Title In-Studio Session Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_240 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students work in the painting studio. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14262 Title Touching Up Color Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_239 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student works on a canvas. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14261 Title Artist Observes the Model Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_238 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student observes the painting model. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14260 Title Artist, Reflection, and Self-Portrait Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_237 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student painting uses a mirror while painting a self-portrait. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14259 Title Artist Painting Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_236 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student concentrates on her painting. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14258 Title Color Matching Skin for Self-Portrait Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_235 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student contemplates the color match for her self-portrait. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14257 Title An Art Talk in Painting Studio Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description A transman in head and shoulders, right profile speaks animatedly. In front of him, on our right, is an incomplete work of art; behind him, on our left, a woman looks on. He has light skin tone, close-cropped brown hair and scruffy beard and mustache; he wears a gray work shirt and a large, round, black earring; he has a blue pencil tucked behind his ear. His mouth partially open, he looks slightly downward to a person outside the frame of the photo, and he gestures close to his body. The woman, from behind his left shoulder, looks at the same person with a closed-mouth smile. She has medium skin tone and dark brown hair pulled back. On the right, we see a portion of two images mounted vertically on a black panel. They have an identical geometric composition with three-dimensionality, but the top image is grayscale and the bottom image is orange. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_234 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Key Words transmen; women; Irish; Native Hawaiian; Eastern European; Filipino/a; Japanese; age:41; age:21; scars; tattoos; jewelry; average build; petite, short; beards; short hair; brown hair; natural hair; brown eyes Note A transmale student presents his art in a painting studio, and a female student looks on. Note A student gives an in-studio art talk. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14256 Title In-Studio Art Talk Back View Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_233 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student gives an in-studio art talk. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14255 Title Making an Observation during Art Talk Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_232 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student makes an observation about a classmate's painting. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14254 Title In-Studio Art Talk Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_231 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student gives an in-studio art talk. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14253 Title The Artist Explains his Work Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_230 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student gives an art talk at the easel. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14252 Title Artist Mixing Colors Seated Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_229 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student mixes paint colors for her self-portrait. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14251 Title Artist Mixing Colors Standing Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_228 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student mixes paint colors -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14250 Title Touching Up Colorwork Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_227 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student works on a canvas. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14249 Title An Artist Adds Detail Back View Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_226 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student works on a canvas. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14248 Title An Artist Adds Detail Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_225 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student works on a canvas. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14247 Title An Artist at the Easel Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_224 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student works on a canvas. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14246 Title Artist Works on a Self-Portrait Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_223 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student mixes paint for her self-portrait. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14245 Title Artist Explains Color Mixing Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_222 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student explains his color mixing to other students. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14244 Title Artist Paints a Self-Portrait Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_221 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student paints a self-portrait. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14223 Title Artist Painting Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_220 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note An student works on a painting. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14222 Title Discussing an Idea while Toddler Plays Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_219 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Parenting students collaborate while their child plays. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14221 Title A Parenting Student Talks to her Child Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. 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Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_167 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student focuses on a discussion. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14129 Title A Hybrid Study Group Meeting Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students students with disabilities BIPOC students of color studying students of size Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_166 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A study group mixes in-person and virtual attendance. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14128 Title A Student Virtually Meets Study Group. Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students BIPOC students of color studying Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_165 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student meets his study group virtually. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14127 Title Study Group Discusses the Task Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students students with disabilities BIPOC students of color studying students of size Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_164 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A group of students discuss the task they have. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14126 Title Group Study Session Laughter Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students students with disabilities BIPOC students of color studying students of size Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_163 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A group of students laugh together. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14125 Title Study Group in a Hybrid Meeting Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students students with disabilities BIPOC students of color studying students of size Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_162 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A study group holds a hybrid meeting. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14124 Title Two Students Collaborate on a Task Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students students with disabilities BIPOC students of color studying students of size Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_161 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students collaborate on a task. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14103 Title A Student and Professor Consult Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students parenting students faculty-student consultations non-traditional students STEM computer science Description Two women sit on a bench seat, one with a young child on her lap. We are low and left of center, and a small table with a keyboard and mouse is between us and the women. Both women focus at middle distance to our upper right, outside the frame of the image. The woman on the right, who has light skin tone and red hair, holds the boy and a stuffed toy. The boy has a pacifier in his mouth and looks at the woman on the left..That woman has light skin tone and chin-length gray hair; she speaks and uses the mouse. In the background, we can see portions of four doors and a large wall-mounted monitor. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_160 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Key Words women; Western European; White; age:29; age 43; Christians; parenting student; mothers; wives; educators; Note A female student holds a baby on her lap and watches while a female professor discusses something on screen. Note A student and a professor consult. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14102 Title A Professor Explains a Task to a Student Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color faculty-student consultations Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_159 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A professor explains a task to a student on their computer. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14101 Title A Student Confirms Understanding with Professor Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students faculty-student consultations STEM computer science parenting students non-traditional students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_158 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student confirms her understanding with her professor. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14100 Title An Understood Concept Leads to Smiles Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students faculty-student consultations STEM computer science parenting students non-traditional students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_157 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student and a professor smile together. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14099 Title Professor and Student Consult a Large Monitor Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students faculty-student consultations STEM computer science parenting students non-traditional students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_156 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student and professor converse about data. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14098 Title A Professor Explains Data to a Student Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students faculty-student consultations STEM computer science non-traditional students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_155 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A professor explains data to a student. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14097 Title Student Listens during a Professor Consultation Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students faculty-student consultations parenting students non-traditional students computer science STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_154 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student listens during a consultation with her professor. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14096 Title A Parenting Student Consults with Professor Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students faculty-student consultations parenting students non-traditional students computer science STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_153 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student consults with her professor. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14095 Title Student Concentrates at a Computer Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_152 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student concentrates at a computer. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14094 Title Students Do Pair Work at a Computer Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs students with disabilities students of size BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_151 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students work together on a computer. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14093 Title Students Study Individually and in a Pair Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs students with disabilities students of size BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_150 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students work together and one works individually. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14092 Title Students Study in a Pair and Individually Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs students with disabilities students of size BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_149 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students work together and one works individually. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14091 Title Students Work at Computers in a Library Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs students with disabilities students of size BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_148 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students work close by in a computer lab. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14090 Title Concentrating in a Computer Lab Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs students with disabilities students of size BIPOC students of color Description A man sits in right profile and looks intently at a monitor; several more computer stations extend to his left in a sunny, bright room. He has medium skin tone and black dreadlocks. His right hand sets lightly on the keyboard. His left hand loosely covers his mouth, the elbow resting on the table.Two people occupy the table and computer stations furthest from us. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_147 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Key Words men; women; African American; Western European; Mexican; age:19; age:25; tattoos; low vision; skinny build; tall; dreadlocks; dyed hair; fat build, deaf; large build; curly hair; black hair; Note A male student looks intently at a desktop monitor, keys with one hand and holds his chin with the other. Note A student concentrates in a computer lab. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14089 Title Students Using Computers in a Library Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs students with disabilities students of size BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_146 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Several students work at computers. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14088 Title Students Read from Computer Monitors Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs students with disabilities students of size BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_145 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students read from their computer monitors. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14087 Title Concentrating on the Screen Content Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs students with disabilities students of size Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_144 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student concentrates at a computer. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14086 Title Careful Reading from the Screen Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_143 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student focuses intently online. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14085 Title A Parenting Student Uses a Computer Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs parenting students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_142 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student uses a computer. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14084 Title A Student Reads Online Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_141 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student focuses online. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14063 Title A Student Navigates the Internet Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_140 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student focuses online. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14062 Title Students Work Individually and Baby Plays Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs parenting students BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_139 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students work at computers, one while parenting. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14061 Title Virtual Office Hour Discussion Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students faculty-student consultations BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_138 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student attends virtual office hours. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14060 Title A Student Attends Virtual Office Hours Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students faculty-student consultations BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_137 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student attends virtual office hours. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14059 Title Reading from the Computer Monitor Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students BIPOC students of color students of size Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_136 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A students reads from a computer monitor. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14058 Title Considering Content on the Screen Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students computer labs studying BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_135 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student considers content on screen. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14057 Title Student Presents at Screen and Holds Baby Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_134 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student presents to the class. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14056 Title Classmates and Baby Pay Attention to Presenter Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_133 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Classmates pay attention to the presenter. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14055 Title Students Draw a Diagram Together Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_132 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students draw a diagram on a piece of paper. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14054 Title Group Discussion with Laptops Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_131 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A group of students discuss the online content. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14053 Title Task Collaboration with Baby Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_130 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students work together while one holds a child. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14052 Title Pair Work Discussions Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_129 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A class works in pairs. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14051 Title Looking at Computing Devices during Class Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_128 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students look to their computers during class. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14050 Title Presenting a Pie Chart While Holding Baby Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_127 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student presents to the class. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14049 Title Students Collaboratively Draw a Diagram Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_126 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students collaboratively draw a diagram. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14048 Title A Student Comfortably Takes Notes Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_125 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student comfortably takes notes. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14047 Title Group Discussion with Playing Baby Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_124 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A group of students have a discussion. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14046 Title Paying Attention & Notetaking Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_123 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student is attentive to the class discussion. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14045 Title Taking Notes during Class Discussion Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_122 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student takes notes during a class discussion. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14044 Title Students Engage in Discussion Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_121 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A group of students engage in a discussion. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14023 Title Students Concentrate on a Tablet Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_120 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students concentrate as they collaborate on a tablet. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14022 Title Students Collaborate Using a Laptop Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_119 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students collaborate on a computer. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14021 Title Students Collaborate while One Holds a Baby Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_118 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students collaborate while one holds a child. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14020 Title Two Students Smile Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_117 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students smile while they view a tablet. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14019 Title Students Consider the Tablet Display Together Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_116 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students consider what's displayed on a tablet. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14018 Title Students Collaborate and Use a Tablet Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_115 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students collaborate on a tablet. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14017 Title Task Collaboration via a Screen Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_114 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students collaborate on a device. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14016 Title Students Present Jointly Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_113 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A pair of students present. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14015 Title Joint Presenters Refer to Slide Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_112 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A pair of students refer to a slide. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14014 Title Joint Classroom Presentation Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_111 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A pair of students present to a class. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14013 Title A Student Smiles while Presenting Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_110 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student smiles while presenting in class. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14012 Title Raising a Hand during a Classmate's Presentation Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_109 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student raises their hand during a classmate's presentation. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14011 Title Students Engage in Class Conversation Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_108 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A group of students engage in a class discussion. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14010 Title Students Engage Happily during a Class Discussion. Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students BIPOC students of color Description Four adults sit at parallel classroom tables with faces turned variously while a baby rests in a stroller; we are to the right rear. Closest to us, a woman (light-tone skin, red hair) looks right to the mid-distance; she is smiling, talking, and loosely pointing.To her immediate right, a baby (light skin tone, brown hair) lays facing her in a black car seat stroller. A man (medium-light skin tone, black hair and beard) sits to the woman’s left. He is in profile and smiles slightly. Two women sit in front, one (medium-light skin tone, long dark hair) turns back with a full smile, and the other (dark hair held up, medium-light skin tone, and a light aqua hoodie) has her back to us. In the background, there is a wall-mounted monitor reading, “Language Learning Principles,” an instructor’s standing desk, and part of a whiteboard. 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Note A group of students engage happily during a class discussion. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14009 Title A Student Focuses on a Classroom Presentation Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_106 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student focuses on a classroom presentation. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14008 Title A Student Makes a Point Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_105 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student makes a point. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14007 Title Students Engage with Class Content Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_104 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A group of students engage in a conversation. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14006 Title Students Attend to Front of Classroom Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_103 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students attend to the front of a classroom. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14005 Title Students View a Projected Slideshow Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms parenting students BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_102 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students attentively watch a slideshow. . -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14004 Title Online Students Projected on the Classroom Screen Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC, students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_101 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Online students are projected on the classroom screen. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13983 Title A Student Presenter Fields a Question Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_100 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student presenter takes a question from the professor. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13982 Title A Student Address the Class Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_99 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student addresses a class while presenting. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13981 Title Student Presents with Slideshow Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_98 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student presents in front of her slideshow -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13980 Title A Student Presenter Gestures Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_97 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student gestures to enhance an explanation -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13979 Title Gestures Enhance an Explanation Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_96 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student gestures to enhance an explanation. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13978 Title A Student Presents Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_95 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student gives her presentation -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13977 Title Presenter Further Explains Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_94 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student gives her presentation -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13976 Title Presenter Responds to a Question Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_93 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student responds to a question. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13975 Title Student Presentation Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. 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Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_91 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student gestures as she presents. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13973 Title Listening and Ready to Annotate Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_90 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note The student listens to a presentation. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13972 Title Listening and Notetaking Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_89 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student looks up from notes toward a presentation. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13971 Title A Student Takes Notes Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students classrooms BIPOC students of color Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_88 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student takes notes. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13970 Title Student Points to Data and Holds Child Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students parenting students classrooms Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_87 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student presents to the class. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13969 Title Parenting Student Addresses Classmates Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students parenting students classrooms Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_86 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student presents to the class. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13968 Title Class Presentation with Child Near Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students parenting students classrooms Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_85 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student presents to the class. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13967 Title Student Presents Data and Holds Child Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities diverse students parenting students classrooms Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_84 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A parenting student presents to the class. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13966 Title Paying Attention to Professor at Whiteboard Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_83 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students give their attention to a professor's lecture. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13965 Title Student Pipettes under Observation Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_82 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A professor observes a student practice pipetting -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13964 Title Pipetting into Vial Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_81 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student pipettes a sample into a vial. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13943 Title Two Students Consult Lab Instructions Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_80 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students revisit lab instructions. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13942 Title Two Students Engage in Fingerprinting Procedures Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_79 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students capture their fingerprints. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13941 Title Student Previews a Prepared Slide Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_78 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student previews a slide containing a sample. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13940 Title Students Work at a Bench Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_77 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student pipetted at a bench. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13939 Title Student Operates a Microscope Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_76 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student operates a microscope. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13938 Title Students Read Lab Notes Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_75 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students review their lab notes. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13937 Title Pipetting Demonstration Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_74 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A professor demonstrates how to pipette. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13936 Title Adjusting Equipment Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_73 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student watches a professor adjust equipment. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13935 Title Selecting a Microscope Lens Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. 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Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_71 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student chooses a slide for a microscope. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13933 Title Listening for Instructions Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. 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Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_66 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student observes a sample through a microscope. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13928 Title Microscoping High View Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_65 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student observes a sample through a microscope. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13927 Title Microscoping Closeup Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_64 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student observes a sample through a microscope. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13926 Title Microscoping Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. 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Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_62 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student observes a sample through a microscope. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13924 Title A Completed Chemical Process Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_61 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student observes their completed chemical process. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13903 Title Checking Fingerprint Sample Quality Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_60 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students closely observe a fingerprint's quality. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13902 Title Checking a Glass for Fingerprints Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_59 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A class gathers to check a beaker for fingerprints. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13901 Title A Student Works with Lab Equipment Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_58 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student works with lab equipment. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13900 Title Smiling Student Using Lab Equipment Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_57 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student gleefully works with lab equipment. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13899 Title Getting a Precise Measurement Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_56 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students work closely with lab equipment. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13898 Title Further Dilution Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. 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Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_54 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students work with equipment as a professor observes. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13896 Title Checking Measurement Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_53 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students closely observe their measurements. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13895 Title A Student Watches a Gauge Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_52 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students observe the measurement equipment. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13894 Title A Professor Demonstrates Measurement Equipment Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_51 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A professor demonstrates the measurements required. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13893 Title Diluting a Solution Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_50 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student pours the diluter into a beaker. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13892 Title Students React to a Reaction Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_49 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students excitedly react to a chemical reaction. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13891 Title Lecture at the Board Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_48 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A professor presents as students listen. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13890 Title Adjusting the Microscope Focus Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_47 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student adjusts a microscope's focus.. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13889 Title Adjusting the Microscope Slide Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_46 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student positions a slide into a microscope. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13888 Title Selecting a Slide Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_45 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student selects a slide to be used on a microscope. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13887 Title Fingerprinting Demonstration Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_44 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A professor demonstrates fingerprinting to students. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13886 Title Focusing on the Lecture Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. 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Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_42 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students work on their chemistry lab. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13884 Title Adjusting Eyepieces Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_41 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student observes a sample on a microscope. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13863 Title Peering through a Microscope Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_40 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student observes a sample on a microscope. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13862 Title Considering Slide Placement on the Microscope Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_39 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A professor observes a student consider a slide placement. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13861 Title Examining a Fingerprinting Card Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_38 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A group of students observe a fingerprint card. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13860 Title Diluting into a Beaker Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_37 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student checks if they poured enough dilutor. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13859 Title A Professor Demonstrates Lifting a Fingerprint Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_36 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students attentively watch a professor's demonstration. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13858 Title A Professor Explains the Lab Instrument Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_35 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A professor explains the lab instrument -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13857 Title Students Work in a Chemistry Lab Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_34 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students work on their chemistry lab. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13856 Title Two Students Watch a Chemical Reaction Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_33 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students eagerly await the chemical reaction of the lab. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13855 Title A Student Dilutes to an Indicated Line Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_32 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A professor assists a student with their lab. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13854 Title Activities at a Chemistry Workbench Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description Five people work facing the length of a laboratory bench, their upper bodies in left profile or three-quarter view. Closest to us, a teacher with ponytailed red hair demonstrates pipetting technique to a student who wears a bright red pullover and chemical splash goggles. They both wear blue nitrile gloves, and the teacher’s left hand aims the pipette toward an open vial she holds in her right hand; the student intently observes the technique. Further along the bench, two women practice fingerprinting, and another woman uses a microscope. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_31 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Key Words women; Western European; Southwestern European; Mexican; age:53; age:21; age:22; age:23; Hispanic; Deaf/Hard of Hearing; mobility aids; central line; hearing aids; disabled; Note A female student observes pipetting technique, two others practice fingerprinting, and another uses a microscope. Note Students practice various activities in a chemistry lab. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13853 Title Visualizing DNA within a Cell Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students discuss cellular DNA -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13852 Title Students Draw a Cell Boundary Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students draw a cell boundary around DNA beads. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13851 Title Students Use Chalk and Pop Beads Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students use chalk and DNA simulation beads. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13850 Title Professor Introduces DNA Simulation Kits Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A group of students attentively observe a professor's demonstration. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13849 Title Students Consider Lab Instructions Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_26 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students lean in and listen. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13848 Title Students Listen from the Bench Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students focus on instruction. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13847 Title Anticipating Completion of Gel Running Process Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students at a bench eagerly await the results of their lab. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13846 Title Using Lab Equipment under Observation Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A professor observes a student using equipment. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13845 Title A Student Pipettes into a Gelbox Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student smiles as she pipettes into a gelbox. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13844 Title A Student Pipettes under Professor's Observation Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student pipettes under professor's observation. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13823 Title Students Perform Gel Electrophoresis Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_20 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students attentively watch as they run their gel. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13822 Title Two Students Run a Gel Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Two students concentrate as they run their gel. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13821 Title A Student Adds a Sample to a Gelbox Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A student pipettes a sample into a gelbox. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13820 Title Professor Preps a Gelbox Exercise Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note A professor pours liquid into a gelbox. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13819 Title Students Practice Pipetting Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_16 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students practice pipetting. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13818 Title Students Use a Pipettor and Vortexer Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note alt-text is not yet provided for this image Note Students use a pipettor and a vortexer -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13817 Title Students Practice Pipetting Technique Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_14 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note Several women work on one side of a bench, their female professor observes and an ASL interpreter signs from the other side. Note Students practice pipetting technique in a science lab. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13816 Title Professor Demonstrates a Mini Centrifuge Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note Four women watch their female science professor perform lab activity. Note A professor demonstrates using a mini centrifuge. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13815 Title Professor Demonstrates Using a Microcentrifuge Tube and Vortexer Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note Two young women, one who is Hispanic and the other who has a central line, watch lab activity by their female professor. Note Professor demonstrates using a vortexer with a microcentrifuge tube. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13814 Title Students Watch Pipetting Technique Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_11 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note Several women closely observe a female professor using a pipettor, and an ASL interpreter signs. Note Students watch pipetting technique. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13813 Title Discussing the Lab Assignment Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_10 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note A young Hispanic woman listens to her female lab partner, who wears a central line and medical backback. Note Two students discuss a lab assignment. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13812 Title Pantomiming to Clarify Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_09 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note A female professor gestures to explain to a student who uses an ASL interpreter, with other students otherwise engaged. Note A professor demonstates a process, surrounded by students in a lab. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13811 Title Taking a Turn Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_08 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note A young woman and a middle-aged woman share a microscope during lab. Note A student leans in for her turn viewing a microscopic sample. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13810 Title Laughter at the Lab Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_07 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note A female science professor with a lively smile reaches toward a microscope in use by a young woman with a gentle smile. Note A professor and student share a laugh doing lab work. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13809 Title Peering into a Microscope Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_06 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note A woman looks carefully through a binocular eyepiece. Note A student peers into a microscope. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13808 Title Concentration on a Microscopic Sample Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note A woman focuses on the laboratory task while others talk. Note A student concentrates on a microscopic sample. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13807 Title Examining a Sample under a Microscope Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description A woman in head and shoulders, left profile peers into a microscope’s binocular eyepiece, her right hand in position to grasp a microscope control. She has medium-light skin tone, and her dark-brown hair is held back in a messy bun. In the out-of-focus background, there are microscopes and computer monitors on the bench and partial views of other people. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_31 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Key Words women; Native Hawaiian; Filipino/a; age:22; tattoos; ear piercings; brown hair; freckles; Note A young woman peers with concentration into a binocular eyepiece. Note A student examines a microscopic sample during lab. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13806 Title Students Examine Microscopic Specimens Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_03 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note Several women use microscopes at a length of bench, a female professor stands behind them. Note Students in a lab examine microscopic specimens. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13805 Title Sharing a Microscope Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_02 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note One woman looks into a binocular eyepiece and her female lab partner waits her turn. Note Students share a microscope in a science lab. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13804 Title A Professor Helps with a Microscope Creator Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Subject colleges universities science laboratories diverse students STEM Description a description is not yet provided for this image. Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2023 Type Image;StillImage Photograph Identifier diversityimages_01 Is Part Of https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Note Two female students receive guidance from a female science professor in the lab. Note A professor helps with a microscope. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13789 Title Bites From the Past: Exploring the Culinary Significance of Family Recipes Creator Wyatt Smith Subject cookbooks food scholarship Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024n Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Food scholarship is a field that has gone through much change since its origins, and its future can only be guessed. Knowing where our food comes from and how it connects us to the people of the past is not only an enriching activity mentally but can bring some solace and help us recognize that history is the study of people. Combining my two interests in culinary arts and history, this project will allow me to dive into the past and help recover my mom’s recipes from before she passed away. I will connect those recipes to the people of the past. This project will explore questions such as: What is food scholarship? How can we contribute to the field of food scholarship? How does the family cookbook contribute to food scholarship in meaningful ways? To answer these questions, I will examine texts on food scholarship, analyze early American cookbooks as forms of food scholarship, and ask and potentially answer questions about the future of food scholarship and cookbooks in our digital age. This project aims not only to recover recipes from my past but also to turn them into a primary source and piece of food scholarship to help others springboard their pursuits in the field. When I am done, I will have 10 recipes that not only stand on their own as meals but provide a small insight into the history of their ingredients; I will have a literature review on what food scholarship is today as well as what its future may look like, and I will conclude with a reflective essay on what I learned and what influenced me and motivated me in the creation of the mini-cookbook. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Kenneth Kirby Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13788 Title Windows Into Comfort: Exploring Mindfulness Through Art Creator Quinlan Wedge Subject illustration mental health art Date 6/17/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier honors_073024m Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract As the climate changes, wealth disparity increases, and war and disease rage on, it can be easy to lose sight of the positive aspects of life. Because people endure these daily stressors, they require and deserve access to services, therapies, and activities that bring them comfort, security, and pleasure. With this project, I aimed to find an artistic endeavor that allowed me to make my own escape from the realities of the world into one of comfort, something that I could look at and instantly feel better, and I knew I could do that by combining two subjects that interest me: architecture and animation. I began this project by planning and designing the subject of the paintings: Studio Ghibli movies and windows. I chose three different window styles and three different scenes from Studio Ghibli movies that appeal to me. Next, I considered why I had chosen animated films and windows as my subjects and researched them both. I applied a psychological lens considering why windows are important, emphasizing their benefit on mental health, and I reflected on why I think animated films are valuable as well. Once learning enough about my subjects, I combined the window frames and the landscapes into three cohesive paintings. I designed and cut the wood shapes and painted them. After completing my works, I contextualized and reflected on my project. I have produced a collection of artwork that addresses both architecture and mental health and well-being. It is my hope that my work will show windows and animation from a more introspective mindset and inspire others to create their own comfort spaces through art. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Jodie Garrison Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13787 Title A Beginner’s Guide to Dropping Out of College: How to Pass a Science Class, Save Your Own Life, and Still Graduate in 13 Short Years Creator Nicholas Cooley Subject self-reflection Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024l Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract In this personal narrative, I discuss my experience as part of the Honors Program while attending Western Oregon University from 2011 to 2015. The first two sections are spent discussing the Honors core curriculum classes I took as a freshman and sophomore student. The Junior and Senior Year sections dive into the familial loss and personal struggles that impeded my ability to complete the Honors thesis project as I had originally imagined it. Finally, the paper concludes with a reflection on the lessons I learned from my time in Honors, how the relationships I formed have impacted my life positively, and what I hope to accomplish with my bachelor’s degree. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Gavin Keulks Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13786 Title Finding Balance in Motion: A Journey through Emotional Resilience with Dance Creator Mystie Johnson Subject dance mental health Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024k Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Dance has always been a form of creative expression utilized for a variety of reasons, including the use of telling stories, emotional processing, and awareness. The way the body moves can create connections between the dancer and the audience, allowing for the telling of a story or emotions without words, as evidenced by various studies. Through this outlet, I created my own dance that presents the challenges and struggles of mental health. Due to the negative stereotypes of mental disorders, it is vital that people bring awareness to how debilitating and difficult they are to have. Each section of the dance represents a different mental health illness that I have, including Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD. Many previous dancers have showcased mental health through dance before, and I use some of these as my own inspiration. My goal is to have this dance stand alongside others as a way for people to both understand and sympathize more with people dealing with mental disorders. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Cynthia Garner Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13785 Title Why it is Never too Late to Lead How to Leave a Legacy at WOU in Less Than Two Years Creator Melly Burger Subject leadership Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024j Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract A literature review on leadership and a self-reflection on one student's leadership activities while at Western Oregon University. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Gavin Keulks Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13784 Title Strength Training as an Injury Prevention Method for Hip Injuries in Collegiate Female Endurance Runners Creator Kaitlyn Kruse Subject endurance running strength training Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024i Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This thesis project will generate guidelines for strength training plans specifically designed for collegiate, female endurance runners with the goal of preventing common overuse injuries affecting the hip region. There is currently a great deal of research regarding strength training used within this population to improve performance and running economy, but there are far more gaps within the literature regarding how strength training can be used for injury prevention. I will begin my research by reviewing the current literature on hip-related overuse injuries within female runners, what potentially causes those injuries, and the current methodologies used for treatment and prevention. I will particularly focus on muscular weaknesses and imbalances within the hips that lead to overuse injuries, then I will research exercises/strength training methods that may be used to strengthen those areas. Based on this research, I will generate recommendations for strength training programs that female endurance athletes could employ into their training specifically as a method of injury-prevention. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Emily Vala-Haynes Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13783 Title Tri, Try Again A Wellness Journey Through the Lens of Training for a Triathlon Creator Ian Kincaid Subject triathlons wellness Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024h Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract To run a triathlon means one must have competency in the three individualized sports of biking, running, and swimming, and the stamina to perform these tasks one after the other. This paper will combine prevalent literature on the sport, including health benefits and concerns, best practices for individual sports, and notable training routines. In addition, this paper will discuss the author’s own fitness journey from complete novice to accomplished triathlete. Finally, it will discuss how the triathlon changed this author’s outlook on overall fitness and capability. Using both personal experience and peer-reviewed research, this paper aims to present the full scope of the sport in the modern day for a college student. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Brandon Claggett Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13782 Title Recommendations for the Monolingual Teacher: Instructional Strategies to Support Students who are Emergent Bilingual Creator Erica Guddat Subject emergent bilingual k-12 education Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024g Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract In the United States, the number of students who speak a primary language other than English, or students who are emergent bilingual, in classrooms is growing. There are many different models in place within schools used to support these students in acquiring English language proficiency and access academic content within the general education classroom, but these models are not standardized across schools, and some are more effective at supporting students that are emergent bilingual than others in providing an equitable educational experience for students. This thesis seeks to address this issue with a pedagogical approach by providing a thorough review of the models most commonly used to evaluate which method is most effective at supporting students in acquiring language proficiency while developing content knowledge. Although there are effective models in place, not all school districts can realistically implement them. To bridge the gap between equitable education and the models in place, this thesis also describes and models instructional strategies that can be implemented in the general education classroom by a monolingual teacher to provide the most equitable learning experience possible for all students. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Kristen L. Pratt Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13781 Title Departing the Monolingual Form of Instruction: Best Practices for Supporting Emergent Bilingual Elementary Students Creator Emily Schneider Subject emergent bilingual k-12 education Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024f Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract In schools across the nation, the population of emergent multilingual students is growing. These are students whose first/home language is something other than English and have the potential to further develop bilingual or multilingual skills. There are clear advantages to expanding one’s linguistic repertoire; however, it requires cultivating language development within the classroom to make this happen successfully. This project will seek to amass the most effective and far-reaching instructional approaches for serving emergent bilingual students in the elementary classroom. After contextualizing my project using the data from two Oregon school districts’ Lau Plan, I will use the Castañeda Standards to judge the effectiveness of current program models. An argument is made for why students’ first/home language should be integrated into instructional approaches and leveraged for the benefit of the student. This project will conclude the most effective methods of reaching emergent bilingual students within the classroom, regardless of a teacher’s ESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) training or certification. A digital toolkit aimed for streamlined implementation by educators is created, compiling the list of best practices found throughout this research process. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Jessica Dougherty Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13780 Title A Long and Winding Road: My Honors Journey Amidst Complications & Covid Creator Cora McClain Subject self-reflection Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024e Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract A self-reflection on one student's journey to graduation as an honors student at Western Oregon University. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Emily Plec Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13779 Title How can we spread the importance of wetlands to the youth of today? Creator Claire Rickis Subject wetlands middle school curriculum Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024d Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Wetlands are, environmentally, very important, yet this is not common knowledge among the general public. A solution to the lack of knowledge of their importance is to perfect the teaching of wetlands to the youth, or to expand it as needed. In this thesis, I will address the question “How can we spread the knowledge of the unique importance of wetlands to our ecosystem to the youth of today?” Additionally, I will identify the three most important aspects of wetlands and develop lesson plans oriented for students in grades 6-8. The end result will be three lesson plans teaching the three most important aspects of wetlands to the ecosystem: their flood protection; the unique animals that live there; and the unique plants that grow there. I will explore why wetlands need to be taught to students, and the best methods of creating lesson plans to ensure that students of all learning levels can get the information. In addition, I will review existing wetlands lesson plans, survey their merits and faults, and compare and contrast existing lesson plans with my own to identify the best practices for wetlands pedagogy. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Phillip Wad Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13778 Title Beyond Birth Rates and Aging: Implications and Recommendations for Japan's Population Decline Creator Cami Ansley Subject Japan aging birth rates Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024c Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Japan faces a profound demographic crisis characterized by declining fertility and population aging, which have significant implications for socio-economic stability. This work discusses the historical context, underlying causes, and extensive consequences of Japan’s population decline. Elements such as delayed marriage, workaholic culture, traditional gender roles, and prefectural migration are also explored. This research analyzes Japan’s policy responses to these factors, including family policies, immigration reforms, and public pension adjustments, comparing them with strategies utilized by other countries facing similar population challenges. This work aims to provide comprehensive recommendations for mitigating population decline while taking into account Japan’s unique cultural and societal landscape. Through a thorough investigation of past and current trends, this work seeks to contribute to the discourse surrounding financially and culturally sustainable demographic approaches and inform future policy-making efforts. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Miyuki Arimoto Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13777 Title Transgender Healthcare Access: Barriers and Impacts Creator Alex Michaels Subject transgender healthcare Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024b Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Transgender healthcare is a heavily debated topic in our politics and media, with new legislation being passed for and against access at drastic paces. Using an autoethnographic research approach, I use my own lived experience as a trans person navigating the healthcare systems in my state to discuss some of the barriers and struggles of my community. To support and expand upon the autoethnographic portion of my work, I also draw from current literature and research. This thesis addresses topics of provider education, critical comments from care providers, care avoidance, gendered systems and health care records, pharmacy issues, insurance denials and related barriers, and relevant legislation. My work aims to provide context to social and structural barriers and to address the impacts those barriers have on human lives. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Margaret Manoogian Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13776 Title Combating Menstrual Period Poverty in the State of Oregon Creator Abby Schrunk Subject menstruation k-12 education Date 6/17/2024 Type Text Identifier honors_073024a Language eng Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This paper was written in an attempt to explore and examine the causes of period poverty in the United States, specifically in the state of Oregon. This paper also delves specifically into how this issue affects students in Oregon and ways to alleviate the effects of period poverty, starting in schools. Drawing from global health reports, women’s health organizations, medical journals, and the Oregon Department of Education, this study points to both the pros and cons of current-day solutions to determine what has been successful in helping to manage the period poverty crisis as well as offering suggestions for improvements that could be made after taking data into account. It discusses period stigma, and how it directly relates to period poverty. It also presents a call to action, encouraging other states to consider implementing support that directly affects the decrease in experiencing the negative consequences of period poverty after analyzing best practices. It is concluded with personal connections and conclusions from the perspective of a newly licensed teacher reflecting on student impact. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Emily Vala-Haynes Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13757 Title Campus Gardens as an Answer to Food Insecurity and the Health and Well-being of College Students Creator Rick Tingle Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Food insecurity is a major concern on college campuses and has been known to affect student health and wellbeing and ultimately academic success. Campus Community Gardens (CCGs) have been found to be an answer to food insecurity by offering fresh vegetables and nutrition as well as healthy social connections. The purpose of this research is to explore successful methods of establishing a sustainable garden on a university campus. To find out what worked and did not work for these gardens, a review of successful working models from campus garden programs provided details on how that information might be applied to future garden programs. I used the Western Oregon University (WOU) Library database to find sources concerning food insecurity on campus relating to the health and wellbeing of students. These sources were reviewed and considered. The findings presented evidence explaining the ways in which CCGs can enhance student health and wellbeing by providing nutritious food at no cost. CCGs also offer an excellent opportunity for social interaction. Additionally, the importance of interdepartmental cooperation for program and social sustainability was identified, and the significance of community outreach and accessibility for garden activities was clarified. The results indicated that CCGs can be an effective medium for multidisciplinary cooperation, and therefore, program sustainability. The study is relevant because it offers insight into the elements necessary for the establishment of effective economic, environmental, and socially sustainable campus gardens so that Western Oregon University and other programs might benefit. This research offers significant findings relevant to the body of knowledge on this subject. Degree thesis Master of Science in Justice Studies Key Words campus community gardens, food banks, food insecurity Type thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13756 Title A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Long Term English Learners: Implementing a Co-Teaching Model in Secondary Schools Creator Zachary Cole Date 8/1/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This professional project investigates the implementation and impact of a co-teaching model in supporting Long-Term English Learners (LTELs). The primary objective is to enhance students' content access and support and develop structures that bolster students' academic vocabulary and language skills. The project incorporates quantitative and qualitative data collection through a weekly progress monitoring checklist, student grade tracking, and observations of academic language usage. Results indicate that the co-teaching model effectively improved student outcomes. The findings underscore the value of collaborative teaching and explicit language instruction in enhancing LTELs' academic performance and engagement. These results suggest that incorporating co-teaching models more broadly could provide consistent and effective support for LTEL students across various content areas. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words Co-teaching in Multilingual Programs, LTELs, Action Research in ESOL Note Joshua Schulze Annie Delbridge Jessica Dougherty Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13755 Title Victims of Racism: Loneliness and Physical Health Creator Tandy Tillinghast Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Abstract Every year, one out of four or five marginalized adult Americans is insulted, intimidated, harassed, assaulted, or murdered due to bigotry (Ehrlich 2009). Specifically, hate crimes in Oregon (DOJ, 2023) and nationally continue increasing (Kena & Thompson, 2021). To complicate the issue, racism effects social isolation (Singh et al., 2022) and loneliness impacts physical health as much as obesity or smoking (Cacioppo, J.T. in Adams, 2016; Hawley & Cacioppo, 2010). However, no research has studied the effects of racism on loneliness and physical health, and if intercessions would mediate these effects. This study considers the effects of hate crimes on victims, investigating associations between the variables of racism, loneliness, and physical health, along with interventions like Restorative Justice. By analyzing existing research from the 2022 and 2021 Bias Crimes Reports (Kerodal, et al., 2023 and 2022), the Tableau Public data analysis tool, and recent 2023 qualitative data from reports to the Bias Response Hotline (BHR), the researcher employed mixed methods analyses. Consequently, the path model proposes racial hate crimes (n=1,168 reports to BRH) effect isolation and alienation (272), which harm physical health (158). Furthermore, interventions (142) advanced transformative strategies for victims. These results verify that Bias Crimes and Incidents involving race comprise the majority of hate crimes. This study is the first to examine qualitative data from the BRH from 2023 and address the research gap by investigating racism and its effects on social isolation and physical health concurrently. While limited, this analysis responds to the requests of experts in diverse fields, including ethnicity and race, social science, social neuroscience, psychology, biological psychiatry, and public health to scrutinize the effects of racism on loneliness, and the consequences of both on physical health. Therefore, the researcher recommends the following: agencies collect added data on victims of bias crimes and their recovery; that scholars conduct longitudinal research on the three variables, perhaps using path analyses; and further inquiry on less overt forms of racism and their effects. Given extensive research in wide-ranging fields on two of the three factors, future studies should advance the multidisciplinary theoretical framework proposed here for investigating correlations between isolation, physical health, and interventions like Restorative Justice, for survivors of racism. Keywords: hate crimes, bias crimes, racism, victim, loneliness, social isolation, physical health, intervention, Restorative Justice, and Multidisciplinary Theoretical Framework. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Justice Studies Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13754 Title Trauma Informed Practices: A Learning Module for educators of Children Birth Through age 5 Creator Tammy Frank Date 8/1/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Abstract This project explores resilience in individuals who have faced significant childhood adversity, driven by personal experiences and academic research at Western Oregon University. By examining why some overcome adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) with minimal long-term effects while others suffer severe consequences, the research identifies solid positive relationships as a key factor. To address the lack of resources for early childhood educators, the project develops a trauma-informed care (TIC) learning module that equips educators with the knowledge and skills to foster resilience and mitigate ACEs' effects. The project highlights the importance of understanding how a child's brain develops and emphasizes the importance of accessible, evidence-based strategies, nurturing relationships, and addressing educators' well-being. Personal reflections reveal significant growth in understanding trauma, enhancing empathy, and developing leadership skills, with future improvements aimed at enhancing module interactivity and resource integration to create more supportive educational environments for children facing adversity. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Note Joshua Schulze Kathryn Morgan David Jenkins Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13753 Title Tier 2 Intervention and Differentiation in a Diverse Elementary Classroom Creator Samuel C. Connor Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This project aims to lessen the achievement gap for upper elementary students in reading. Through evidence-based reading interventions and a blended learning model, students will receive the adequate knowledge and skills they need in order to make sufficient progress towards grade-level goals. Over a course of two years, the amount of students in the "low-risk" category increased, while the "some" and "high-risk" categories decreased. In addition to reading interventions, factors such as student attendance, the importance of a schoolwide approach, and effective classroom management are addressed. This project also notes the importance of early reading interventions for students in low-economic communities, and from diverse backgrounds. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words elementary, intervention, differentiation Note Joshua Schulze Melissa Frank Chelsea Lally Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13752 Title Hearts of Gaming Creator Nicholas Werner Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract I use a video game mod to help teach digital literacy and history. The game I would used as a basis for the mod is called Hearts of Iron IV. Modding is making alterations to the program code of a video game. This game is based on World War II (WWII) and the lead-up to the war. Students play as a nation and navigate it during this time frame. My goal is for students to also learn geography and major events like the Nazi German annexation of Czechoslovakia, and social skills like working on a team. License CC-BY-NC-SA (attribution, non-commercial, share alike) Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Key Words Digital Literacy, History, Video games Note Joshua Schulze Gregory Zobel Marcus Wenzel Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13751 Title How New Educators Are Incorporating Technology into Their Post Covid Classrooms Creator Nancy Morales Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This project focuses on the use of technology within a classroom of a newer teacher who started their teaching post COVID. It looks at research that has already been done in the field in regards to teacher attitudes toward technology, student attitude towards technology, and ways in which students can benefit through the use of technology in the classroom. The teacher uses technology tools that she has not used before in order to through observations reflect in how these tools have been beneficial or not. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words technology tools, self-efficacy, student attitudes Note Joshua Schulze Gregory Zobel Marcus Wenzel Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13750 Title Examining the Impact of Arts-Based Programs as Intervention for At-Risk and System-Involved Juveniles Creator McKenzie E. Nickerson Date 6/1/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Hundreds of thousands of delinquent youths encounter the juvenile justice system every year. In 2021, the United States juvenile justice system dealt with 437,300 cases, indicating an 8% rise in juvenile delinquency cases since the year 1960 (Hockenberry & Puzzanchera, 2024). The juvenile justice system has its foundation built upon rehabilitation as opposed to punishment, and arts-based methods of rehabilitation are showing promise in helping delinquent participants. This study aims to explore the benefits that at-risk and system-involved juveniles may attain from participating in arts-based programs. This exploratory inquiry utilized a systematic literature review process. Literature was collected from various online databases and other sources. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were then applied to narrow down the selection of literature. A deductive content analysis method was then employed to identify common positive themes across the chosen studies. Findings of this project determined that three themes were discovered upon the deductive content analysis in the final sample of the literature, and they were (a) positive engagement with adult role models, peers, family, and the community; (b) improvement in self-esteem; and (c) emotional regulation. These findings emphasize the importance of upholding and further developing arts-based programs for the benefit of at-risk and system- involved juveniles who participate in them. Keywords: juveniles, at-risk, system-involved, arts-based programs, intervention, literature review Degree professional_project Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Key Words arts-based programs, juvenile justice, literature review Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13749 Title Effects of ELD Strategies and practice in mathematics Creator Marissa Hawk Date 6/1/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract I chose ELD strategies based on specific research and implemented these strategies into the area of mathematics in my own classroom. I collected data to determine effectiveness of strategies. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words ELD, Mathematics, ELD in mathematics Note Joshua Schulze Molly Griffo Noah Hall Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13748 Title Crafting a 12th-Grade Curriculum to Fill Diverse Literature Gaps in High School English Creator Mackenzee Collins Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This professional project outlines the creation of a comprehensive high school English curriculum focused on promoting diversity and inclusivity through literature. The curriculum features eight units, each addressing significant literary gaps by incorporating voices and perspectives traditionally marginalized in the literary canon: Native American Literature, Intersectional Feminist Literature, Travel Literature, Dystopian Literature Rooted in Non-Western Culture, LGBTQ+ Literature, Environmental Literature, Graphic Novels, and Spoken Word Poetry. The project emphasizes critical thinking, empathy, and cultural awareness, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of diverse experiences and social issues. Additionally, detailed lesson plans ensure that the curriculum meets diverse learning needs. Ultimately, this project reflects a commitment to creating dynamic and meaningful educational experiences that empower students and prepare them for an increasingly diverse and complex world. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education Key Words high school English, multicultural education, intersectionality Note Joshua Schulze Jacyln Caires-Hurley Kristin Simeone-Myhre Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13747 Title The Pre- and Post-release Impact of Religious Programming on Inmates in America Creator Kyla R. Riddle Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract With levels of religiosity declining among the American population, the impact and significance of religion within the American correctional system must be questioned. This study investigates the effect of inmate involvement in religious programming on the inmates’ behaviors, attitudes, and institutional relationships during incarceration and recidivism rate post-release. This allows for consideration into the worth and effectiveness of religious programming as a form of rehabilitative programming within the American correctional system. This was done through the compilation and analysis of online journal articles and published research containing secondary data relating to the variables. Articles were coded to allow for themes to be analyzed across the literature. Findings revealed that there is a negative relationship between religious programming and crime, delinquency, and institutional misconduct, and there is a positive relationship between religious programming and adjustment and coping as well as prosocial attitudes and behaviors. Recidivism was found to have a nuanced relationship with religious programming posited to be due to extraneous variables, but it was generally found to also have a negative relationship with the independent variable. This study presents a unique perspective regarding the topic of religion and crime, specifically, the impact of religious programming on the lives of inmates during and after release and offers suggestions for future research and application of findings to the operation and further support of religious programming within American correctional institutions. Keywords: religious programming, behaviors, attitudes, institutional relationships, recidivism, incarceration, rehabilitation, religion, crime, corrections Degree professional_project Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Note Omar Melchor-Ayala Mari Sakiyama Terry Gingerich Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13746 Title Teaching Social and Emotional Learning through a Children's Book Creator Kara Bartlett Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This is a children's book that was written to help teach social emotional learning skills. The story is about a young girl who discovers some components that make accessing the playground difficult for children based on their different needs. The story helps teach empathy, problem solving, relationship skills and decision making to young kids who are reading it. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words Social Emotional Learning, Children's story, SEL Note Joshua Schulze Kristen Pratt Charlene Herron Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13745 Title Restorative Justice in the U.S. Correctional System: Proposing an Integrated Model Creator Josefine M. Smith Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract High recidivism rates and harsh prison conditions in the United States (U.S.) led to an interest in exploring pathways to improve incarceration outcomes. As incarceration will continue to be utilized within the U.S., restorative justice (RJ), a practice focusing on repairing the harm caused by crime through conversations between offenders, victims, and communities, has rapidly grown in use within criminal justice systems. While researchers commonly discuss the positive impact RJ can have on incarceration outcomes, it remains unknown how specifically RJ could be used to improve correctional facilities. This study serves to provide an updated review of the literature on restorative justice within correctional facilities globally, to offer effective recommendations for the United States. Examining 177 secondary sources from a variety of academic databases, this professional paper extracted common themes and findings into a spreadsheet, to guide the structure of this study and its recommendations. The findings indicate that further integrating restorative justice within correctional facilities will, at the least, have no impact on incarceration outcomes. Current incarceration approaches are not benefitting or properly serving the United States, findings from this study call for a more standardized integration of restorative justice within correctional facilities and criminal justice systems. License CC-BY-NC-SA (attribution, non-commercial, share alike) Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Educational Technology Key Words Restorative Justice, Corrections, United States Note Omar Melchor-Ayala Mari Sakiyama Terry Gingerich Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13744 Title School Resource Officers: What is the Impact? Creator Jillian Harris Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract School resource officers (SROs) are a common presence in U.S public school systems today. The use of SROs is a perceived solution to safety threats and discipline for students. High numbers of SROs are integrated in public schools without extensive investigative research supporting their effectiveness and impact on students. To measure students’ feelings of safety and student outcomes as it intersects with SRO presence, public data from Oregon Department of Education is analyzed. Student offense data in 12 public school districts in Oregon is collected. Each school district is analyzed to identify current SRO presence, or if the SRO was removed during the school year 2021-2022. Student offense data is compared across the school years examined to synthesize any impacts SROs have on student offense and discipline data in the specific rural and urban school districts selected. Findings of the research conclude lower numbers of student offenses in school districts where SRO presence was removed in the 2021-2022 school year. The findings also show higher numbers of student offenses for non-white identifying students. These findings provide nuanced insight into the complex relationship between law enforcement in public schools and how it impacts the students. Measuring potential negative impacts to students who experience discipline and law enforcement contact is an essential part of determining how impactful SRO presence is for public school students. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Justice Studies Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13743 Title Creating a Framework For A Girls In STEM After School Club Creator Jenna Bowman Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract In this project I designed a framework for a Girls in STEM club. This club was designed with the intent to provide a space for female elementary students to collaborate and grow in their STEM practices. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Note Joshua Schulze Peter Henning Audrey Foley Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13742 Title Social Studies and Social-Emotional Learning in Alternative Education Creator Jaylene A. Vegas-Kentner Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This project aims to create a social studies curriculum incorporating social-emotional learning principles for secondary students, particularly at an alternative school. After researching, I have found a few curriculum options for secondary teachers where social-emotional learning is embedded in their subject area. Most available social-emotional learning curriculums are their entities and are typically created for elementary students. This project can offer different strategies to develop a curriculum that combines content curriculum and social-emotional learning to support secondary educators and their students. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words SEL, Rural Education Note Joshua Schulze Margaret Nesbit Kenneth Carano Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13721 Title Navigating Culturally Relevant Writing Instruction in White Dominant Spaces Creator Heather Bellinger Date 6/14/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This professional project explores student-centered and culturally relevant writing instruction practices and implements such strategies into a semester-long writing curriculum. The writing curriculum is designed to be used by College Now high school teachers for college-credit awarded ELA courses and other educators who are in need of writing curriculum and/or instructional strategies. The second part of this professional project is a preliminary reflective research project. The author observes and reflects on their experiences teaching in a less diverse school, where the student population is primarily white, middle/high socioeconomic status, and culturally and ideologically similar. The author attempts to gather qualitative data from participants in a survey for faculty members at the same school, and reflects on what themes and patters emerged as well as next steps for future research. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words Culturally Relevant Teaching, SOAPSTone, Teaching in White Dominant Spaces Note Josh Schulze Melanie Landon-Hays Debra Radtke Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13720 Title The Impacts of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services, Survivors and Advocates Creator Erin A. Ritchie Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Domestic and sexual violence impact approximately one in four women and one in seven men in the United States. In response, community-based agencies dedicated to serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault provide confidential services including safety planning, emotional support, shelter, and resources. During the COVID-19 pandemic, calls to law enforcement and these agencies concerning domestic violence surged. Consequently, agencies had to adapt their services to address the COVID-19 social distancing policies and the increasing frequency and severity of violence faced by survivors. Through an analysis of research articles, key themes emerged regarding shifts in service provision and their effects on survivors and agency staff. Findings reveal that agencies transitioned to include remote service provision, reduced shelter capacity, and scaled back mobile advocacy services. Survivors encountered barriers in accessing services due to heightened monitoring by abusers, limited availability of emergency shelters, and decreased in-person mobile advocacy response to other service providers. Advocacy staff experienced unsustainable levels of stress, inadequate access to personal protective equipment, and high turnover rates. These findings underscore the urgent need for increased funding and capacity for domestic violence and sexual assault agencies, as well as improved policies for disaster and crisis response. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree professional_project Master of Science in Justice Studies Key Words gender-based violence, community-based advocacy, survivor-centered advocacy Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13719 Title Prosecutorial Discretion And Accountability Creator Ellyn House Date 6/1/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Prosecutors are the representatives of the state when a crime has been committed. They have substantial discretion to enforce the law with criminal penalties; it empowers prosecutors to determine whether to bring charges against individuals suspected of committing crimes, what charges to file, and whether to negotiate plea bargains, (Kremens, 2021). Current research and literature on prosecutorial discretion in the United States examine its pivotal function in the criminal justice system; while some studies emphasize its potential for ensuring efficiency and justice, others raise concerns about its potential for bias and inconsistency, underscoring the importance of oversight. There is a rich potential for growth in the literature surrounding prosecutorial discretion practices. This study aims to investigate prosecutorial discretion at the state level and answer the three research questions: what factors influence prosecutorial discretion, what laws limit discretion or what policy guides decision-making, and how do the factors that influence discretion impact plea-bargaining? This study used secondary data analysis, with a focus on state-level prosecution. The literature focused on state-level discretion was limited; federal studies were supplemented to make meaningful comparisons. Results indicate that discretion is primarily guided by legal factors; however, there is support showing social factors may play into the decision-making of prosecutors. There is also a limited amount of law and established policy to limit and guide discretionary decision-making. The implications of this study include the lack of transparency of prosecutorial policy, accountability, and reviewability of the decisions prosecutors make. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Justice Studies Key Words prosecutorial discretion, the Lucifer Effect, limitations Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13718 Title Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! Chào mừng!: Using culturally inclusive language acquisition strategies to promote academic language use for when everyone in your classroom Creator Derek Daniel Date 9/1/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English, Spanish, Vietnamese Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract With this professional project, my goal is to create and use culturally inclusive language acquisition strategies to leverage the academic language proficiency levels for all students within a non-ELD high school classroom, specifically an AVID classroom. I will use research of best practices from language acquisition theory, language acquisition strategies, and cultural responsive teaching to influence my revision and creation of resources. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: ESOL Key Words Language acquisition, culturally responsive pedagogy, academic language Note Joshua Shulze Kristen Pratt Jessica Dougherty Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13717 Title Strategic Play: Advancing Teacher Professional Development in K-5 Digital Game-Based Learning Creator Connor Eyler Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This project provides elementary school teachers with a comprehensive guide to incorporating Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) into their classrooms. The project addresses the evolving educational landscape by creating an accessible instructional booklet that covers the benefits and core principles of DGBL, digital game selection and alignment with Common Core State Standards, practical implementation techniques, and methods for assessing student learning through digital games. The booklet synthesizes current research and narrows down the best practices for DGBL implementation to offer actionable insights and strategies. This project aims to enhance professional development, promote innovative teaching methods, and prepare young learners for the digital age by equipping educators with the necessary tools and knowledge. License CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words Instruction, elementary students, games Note Gregory Zobel Joshua Schulze Dana Ulveland Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13716 Title Belief in Meritocracy and Criminal Sentencing Decisions: Bias in Punitive Criminal Sentencing Attitudes Creator Cole Horning Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Criminal sentencing in the United States of America is a subjective process involving multiple parties contributing to decisions to convict, incarcerate, and determine the length of incarceration. Decisions regarding criminal sentencing have a substantial impact on individual and community welfare. The US has an issue with over incarceration particularly among minority communities, contributing to the US holding the largest incarcerated population in the world. The determinants of criminal sentencing decisions are researched to understand and rectify over incarceration and inequality in incarceration within the US. Individual biases and punitive attitudes are examined for their impact on criminal sentencing decisions. Hierarchy-legitimizing myths are related to individual bias and punitive attitudes to determine correlation. Bias within criminal sentencing is examined to determine prevalence of racial, socioeconomic, age, and gender bias therein. Hierarchy-legitimizing myths result in biases that impact individual perceptions regarding defendant culpability and risk of future crime. Punitive vengeance attitudes predispose individuals to prefer harsh and lengthy criminal sentencing decisions. Personal belief in hierarchy-legitimizing myths and punitive vengeance attitudes are correlated. The direct connections between hierarchy-legitimizing myths and criminal sentencing decisions are not well understood. Some studies suggest a potential bias against low-income individuals in the US criminal justice system. Findings suggest that varied personal attitudes have an outstanding impact on criminal sentencing decisions. To reduce the harm caused by unequal and harsh criminal sentencing decisions, the goals of criminal sentencing need to be systematized and the influence of bias reduced by removing considerations of future crime risk from these decisions. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Justice Studies Key Words criminal justice, punitive attitudes, meritocracy Note Misty Weitzel Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13715 Title Creating Engagement in a Secondary Mathematics Classroom Creator Cheyenne Gordon Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This professional project is an examination of how I, as a secondary mathematics educator, can create more engagement within my classroom. This project aims to present research and conclusions that will assist with increasing knowledge in the field of education to fill the persistent void of student engagement that continues to be referenced as a problem that many educators experience within their classrooms. Although this professional project is specifically examining the subject area of mathematics, the research and conclusions outlined in this project can be universally reviewed and utilized by any subject area teacher or educational professional. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education Key Words engagement, mathematics, education Note Joshua Schulze Rachel Harrington Gregory Zobel Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13714 Title Rebuilding Teacher Morale: The Benefits of Integrating Social and Emotional Learning into Core Academics for Educators and their Students Creator Charly Sturgeon Date 6/14/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This project examines the impact of situating Social Emotional Learning into the operational curriculum within the elementary school classroom. The context for this project is based in the rural community of the Morrow County School District and addresses the issues related to prioritizing academic standards over social and emotional learning competencies. The purpose of this study is to explore the positive effects of integrated SEL and academic curriculum on student academic performance, problem behaviors, and teachers’ feelings of demoralization. This project makes an effort to address the rising rate of teacher attrition through the implementation of an integrated curriculum that focuses on the education of the whole child. Keywords: Social/emotional learning (SEL), self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision making, student engagement, demoralization, burnout, autonomy, integrated curriculum design License CC-BY-NC-ND (attribution, non-commercial, no derivatives) Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education Key Words SEL, Demoralization, Integrated Curriculum Design Note Josh Schulze Rachel Harrington Cindy Ryan Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13713 Title Literacy Learning Through Playful Inquiry and Exploration Creator Carlee A. Quade Date 6/14/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract My professional project details the actions I took to create a new literacy practice in my first grade classroom. I used playful inquiry and exploration to guide my new practice- playful literacy. Students used play to incorporate their ideas into their learning as well as foster an imaginative environment. By using purposeful play, students were able to find many new topics to write and read about. I used many forms of research to determine what would be best for my students and how I could become a better literacy teacher. This project takes place a Title I school in a class of 24 first grade students in Beaverton School District. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Reading Key Words early elementary, purposeful play, literacy in K-2 Note Joshua Schulze Andrea Emerson Ya-Fang Cheng Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13712 Title The Science of Reading in Small Groups: A Professional Development for Teachers Creator Callie Doerfler Date 6/14/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract As an elementary school teacher, I have noticed that myself and many of my colleagues do not have a firm understanding of how students learn to read. Student reading scores are below 40% on a national, state, and school scale. In response to this, I researched effective small group interventions, as well as the Science of Reading to see what the best practices are for teaching reading; particularly in a small group setting. I used that research to design a Professional Development for the teachers in my school that not only condensed the research, but gave practical strategies for each area of reading. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Reading Key Words SOR, interventions, reading small groups Note Joshua Schulze Chloe Hughes Taylor Kramer Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13711 Title Using Culturally Diverse Children's Picture Books to Teach Social Emotional Literacy Creator Brandi Mitchell Date 6/12/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This project consists of using Culturally Diverse Picture Books to teach Social Emotional Literacy as a contribution to educational reform. The need for Social Emotional Learning is exponential, but the amount of time to teach it is limited. This project demonstrates combining Social Emotional Learning into English Language Arts using Culturally Diverse Picture books to meet the needs of the whole child. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Key Words Curriculum Note Joshua Schulze Cindy Ryan Anne Ittner Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13710 Title The Effectiveness of Gender-Specific Treatments for Incarcerated Males and Females with Mental Health Disorders Creator Bahnafsha Sherzai Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Gender-specific treatment is a type of treatment that is created or modified in response to a person’s gender, which, when used correctly, can have a positive impact on recidivism rates and reintegration into society for inmates in the criminal justice system. Research has shown that males and females are different in terms of how they experience mental health disorders (Stiawa, 2020) and that females are more agreeable to mental health treatment compared to males (Drapalski et al., 2009; Grella et al., 2009). The purpose of the current study was to examine gender-specific treatment programs for males and females and their effectiveness. A comparative analysis was conducted to show the different treatment programs, their outcomes if they were gender-specific, and the effectiveness of treatment. Ten programs were evaluated, and findings showed that three programs were more effective for female inmates in reducing mental health symptoms and recidivism rates, two programs were more effective for male inmates in reducing drug use, crime rates, and increased mental health stability and one program was equally effective for both males and females by reducing recidivism rates. The other four programs evaluated did not specify a gender-specific approach in their treatment; however, three out of the four programs were effective in reducing mental health symptoms, hospitalization, and community adjustment. These findings are significant because they show how gender-specific treatment should be accessible for both male and female inmates, as they deserve adequate treatment for their mental health disorders. However, more programs should take gender into consideration as the results showed that only six out of the ten programs recognized gender in their treatment. Degree professional_project Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13709 Title Availability of Sexuality Education Materials for Incarcerated Adults: Providing Recommendations for a Comprehensive Education Creator Amanda M. Mooney Date 6/14/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Sexual literacy is the understanding of sexuality in all areas, from sexual health to anatomy. Adults in custody (AIC) have historically been shown to have low rates of sexual literacy and an abundance of unhealthy sexual habits. Despite this, there is no targeted curriculum to improve the sexual literacy rates or sexual practices of AICs in the United States. This paper aimed to determine any resources that are accessible for AICs to address these concerns. The results showed that there are not many; however, there are targeted research articles discussing how AICs interact with various elements of human sexuality. This paper combined those research articles with human sexuality Open Educational Resources (OER) to create a Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) for AICs. This intervention is targeted at young, incarcerated males in the state of Oregon; however, there is abundant possibility to generalize this program to other incarcerated populations. The developed program consists of an informative lecture(s), activities, and discussion questions, all targeted at increasing sexual literacy, improving sexual health, and providing a strong foundation for participants to build strong intimate relationships. Based on the developed curriculum, possibilities for future research, limitations, and recommendations for other programs and policy changes are discussed. License CC-BY-NC-SA (attribution, non-commercial, share alike) Degree professional_project Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Note Omar Melchor-Ayala Terry Gingerich Mari Sakiyama Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13708 Title Implementation of Instructional Methods that Support Development of Reading Comprehension Strategies Creator Breanna M. Roberts Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract In this project is an application, analysis and critique of implementing multiple teaching methods in order to build students’ skills in reading comprehension strategies and the development of reading comprehension within my classroom. Decisions were informed based on the literature analyzing the effectiveness of Reciprocal Reading, reading comprehension strategies, explicit teaching, and group work. In the design methods of this project, is a creation of a curriculum that is based on the literature and is modeled after the multicomponent teaching method—Reciprocal Reading. In the application of this project, the curriculum was implemented and students learned and practiced reading strategies in small groups. After a review of the data collected, positive growth was shown in group teamwork, understanding of reading comprehension strategies, and reading comprehension. Degree professional_project Master of Science in Education: Reading Key Words reading comprehension, comprehension strategies, reciprocal reading Note Joshua Schulze Melanie Landon-Hays Annie Delbridge Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13707 Title Teaching Mathematics with A Citizenship Focus Creator Valeria Romero Prada Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This document is an action research project that studies a teacher’s growth during one year. The purpose of this document was to examine the use of citizenship education in the mathematics classroom to make learning mathematics relevant to students. The goal was to look at my current teaching practices and improve them to guarantee my students were having relevancy in the classroom. Two specific questions were analyzed through numerous data sources including lesson plans, personal journals, and university feedback. Looking at these data and understanding it was key to improve my teaching and answer my research questions: Why should I include citizenship education in my lessons? And how can I include citizenship education in the mathematics classroom to make it more relevant? Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words relevant pedagogy, relevancy in mathematics Note Joshua Schulze Michael Jennings Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13706 Title Promoting Student Agency and Engagement Through the Use of Inquiry Based Learning in the Science Classroom Creator Terry Marcey Date 6/1/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This Action Research Project seeks to determine ways that inquiry based instructional practices can benefit students in the science classroom. The specific research question of this study is: How can inquiry based instructional practices be used as a mechanism to increase student engagement and agency? In this study, I analyzed themes from a variety of artifacts of data that I collected from self-generated sources such as lesson plans and external data sources such as formal observation feedback from my mentors throughout this program. I used a literature search to conduct an analysis of the evidence of inquiry based practices promoting student engagement and learning and student sense of agency. After analyzing the literature I performed a data analysis of the artifacts I collected to determine key themes related to three scientific inquiry practices: asking questions and defining problems, planning and conducting investigations, and developing and using models. I also analyzed the data for themes related to two InTASC teaching standards: Learner Differences and Learning Environments. I sought to answer how I can better connect with my students individually, engage them in meaningful learning tasks that are relevant to their life experiences and cultural backgrounds, and facilitate a greater sense of student agency through providing more choice in the learning tasks that students engage in. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Joshua Schulze Danny Ortiz Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13705 Title What is Driving Student Motivation?: Improving Motivation in Physical Education Creator Sam DuPuis Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract My project aimed to determine how physical educators can help improve student motivation. Looking at motivational theories, student data and personal reflections, I was able to find information that supports theory and research to help students motivation and engagement during classes. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Physical education, Motivation, Engagement Note Amber Deets Joshua Schulze Gay Timken Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13704 Title Inclusion of Students with Autism in Mainstream General Education Classrooms Creator Robert Michael Redfield Date 6/14/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This action research project sought to discover which pedagogical practices and strategies were best for students with autism in my sixth grade general education classroom. A review of the relevant literature failed to provide any actionable strategies beyond the generalized, yet ubiquitous, findings that inclusion of students with autism in a general education classroom with their typically developing peers is beneficial to all students in the classroom. In an effort to supplement the gap of knowledge in the extant literature, I subsequently embarked upon a data collection effort in my classroom that, in theory, would help elucidate the nature and efficacy of placing students with autism in a general education classroom. While some students with autism succeeded in a general education classroom, others did not. In order for students with autism to be successfully included in general education classrooms, teachers will need to utilize various pedagogical strategies and create detailed support plans that go beyond a student’s IEP. Likewise, school districts will need to cope with the gap between theory and practice by ensuring sufficient paraprofessional support for each student with autism, while providing teachers and paraprofessionals with the training and tools they need to create the inclusive classroom mandated by law. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Classroom, Autism, Inclusion Note Xiaopeng Gong Amy Bowden Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13703 Title Game On: Boosting Student Engagement in Secondary Social Studies through Gamification Creator Ricardo Armadillo Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This action research project explores gamification in a secondary social studies environment. The author examines if adding games to classes increases levels of engagement and interest in the content area. Research has shown that with the appropriate games, engagement levels have substantially grew within the classroom. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words gamification, social studies, increased engagement Note Joshua Schulze Tatiana Jenson Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13702 Title INCREASING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT BY SUPPORTING NEEDS Creator Raphael F. Concha Garcia Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English, Spanish Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This project's primary goal was to prioritize students by giving them the resources they needed to assist their social and emotional development and encourage constructive behavior. The normal standards, which are appropriately drafted and governed in accordance with each state or school district, can help teachers achieve this. In order to help students learn Spanish and increase their engagement, this study project examined classroom techniques and procedures in detail while taking into account the students' social environments. Supporting students' behavioral, social, and emotional needs was positively correlated with higher levels of student involvement, according to a number of studies and research projects (Adamson & Lewis, 2017). My objective was to thoroughly examine the process of teaching English as a second language in my classrooms. I attentively took notes and gathered necessary data in order to do this. I used a range of resources, including Vygotsky scaffolding (Nordlof, 2014), to come to relevant findings. Furthermore, I gathered all the data and findings required to carry out an exhaustive analysis. I recorded students' work in groups, pairs, and individually to bolster my research. Lastly, in order to enable a thorough investigation and the formulation of critical conclusions that would benefit all students and teachers, I closely examined the efficacy of the various tactics used. My main objective was to ensure that this research would be of tremendous use to future educators in helping students and addressing behavioral issues related to social and emotional development in our classrooms. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Cajabamba, Paramonga, North Bend. Note Xiaopeng Gong Dustin Hood Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13681 Title Exploring the Educational Benefits of Ocarina Instruction: A Focus on Musical Reading Comprehension in Elementary Students Creator Nikita Williams Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This research study examined the connection between students' growth in musical reading comprehension and their advancement through the skill set of playing the ocarina. The students involved were 24 fourth- and fifth-grade students in a blended class in a small rural K-8 school. For six weeks, students learned how to read and play nursery rhymes using their ocarinas to use as a tool to learn the staff notes on the treble clef. Students' other skills during the unit were rhythm reading skills, song recognition, and aural skills, such as repeating songs and scales. They performed a 15-bar melody using standard music notation and using color-coded fingering charts as reference for the notes. The music classes were taught in person, with 30-minute classes three days a week for six weeks. They started their songs during the fourth week and performed them during the last week of the study. Students were asked to submit exit tickets periodically during the study to assess their progress in learning to read notes on the staff and ocarina fingerings. We had several playtests and written tests during this time to help identify which skills the students had mastered. The findings of the study showed nearly 52% of students could pass a post-test of 80% or higher of just staff notes knowledge, 14% scored 50%-60%, and 33% scored under 60% on their final written assessment. Most students did score above 70% on all playtests, while 30% needed to retake a section of the playtests. The results of the study have important implications for music teachers. License CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Ocarina, Classroom instruction Note Xiaopeng Gong Jean Elliot Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13680 Title Increase Student Engagement in High School Business Classes Through Providing Real-Life Connections to Students Creator Nadia J. Ceballos McLeod Date 6/14/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This action research paper aims to “Increase Student Engagement in High School Business Classes Through Providing Real-Life Connections to Students” using bell hook’s engagement pedagogy theory. This study evaluates students' responses to different engagement strategies to promote learning and connect what they learn with their life environment. The data collected during the study show positive results using lesson plans, visuals, videos, games, pair-and-share, and group discussions. A student survey reflected an increase in the levels of positive engagement in classroom instruction, which was a great accomplishment. There was also a definite establishment of connectivity between concepts learned by the students and how they translated them to their real-life environment. As a teacher, I know there is always room for improvement, and we must continue to evolve and grow as our students keep evolving and changing. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Engagement, Business, Connections Note Xiaopeng Gong Jennifer Dixon Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13679 Title A Study of Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices Creator Melanie Oakes Date 6/14/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This action research project explores the implementation and impact of culturally responsive teaching practices in a high school English Language Arts classroom. The purpose of this project is to study how relevant content and application and if it motivates students to connect and engage in class. The methodology of this project is reflecting on classroom artifacts such as observation data, personal journals, and instructional materials. The findings were a mix of positive student responses to content they could personally engage with and relate to, but it did not significantly affect student output or motivation for completion of work. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Culturally responsive teaching, culturally relevant teaching, motivation and engagement Note Joshua Schulze Brandis Piper Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13678 Title Bravery in Teaching: Climate Science Reality Creator Mel Spring Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract In an era where the impacts of climate change are increasingly undeniable, the need to cultivate environmental stewardship and critical thinking among students has never been more pressing. This action research project, titled "Bravery in Teaching: Climate Science Reality," aims to explore and evaluate the integration of climate science into the middle school curriculum, with a specific focus on 7th-grade students. The project is driven by the hypothesis that a comprehensive understanding of climate science, when woven into the fabric of everyday learning, can empower students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to navigate and address the complexities of the global climate crisis. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Climate change, integration with lessons, middle school Note Marie LeJeune Michael Jennings Joshua Schulze Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13677 Title Using a Multi-Genre Approach to Teaching Literature: Enhancing Motivation and Engagement Creator Maya Hatton Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract (project does not require an abstract) This project was to learn more about how a multi-genre approach to teaching literature would influence student engagement and motivation. The results were that not all students are the same, nor do they have the same needs in the classroom. My conclusions from this project was that teacher reflection is essential for student growth, and that dynamic texts and points of view always need to be provided during learning segments to amplify the overll quality of learning in a classroom. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words multi-genre literature, motivating students, individualized education Note Joshua Schulze Tracy Velez Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13676 Title Reading Motivation in Students Creator Mary Driskell Date 6/14/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract In my action research project, I will ask the following question: As a new teacher, how can I utilize book clubs for students who often have trouble reading any assigned books given out by their English Language Arts teachers? Book clubs consist of groups of 4 to 5 students who discuss what book they are reading by answering questions prepared by the teacher and any questions a student is curious about answering based off of the book they are reading. The purpose of this project is to examine the effectiveness of book clubs, and the goal is to help students discuss what they are reading with their book club groups. This goal ties to InTasc Standards #2 and #8, which will be discussed at length in this project. So, book clubs are a classroom technique I implemented to help meet the needs of all my students. I learned how book clubs are a great way to encourage collaboration amongst students. As a new teacher, I was able to utilize book clubs in my 8th grade English Language Arts class by helping students to work together to solve difficult or subjective questions on their discussion handouts. My project focuses on the novel Animal Farm written by George Orwell. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Reading Motivation, Motivation, Book Clubs Note Joshua Schulze Laura Kolodziejczak Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13675 Title A Place for Everyone: Exploring Diversity, Inclusivity and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in the Theatre Classroom Creator Madeline Williams Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This Action Research Project focuses on the year I spent as a teacher candidate in the theatre department that offered class to students in grades 9 through 12. I primarily explored the diversity in theatre curriculum and reflected on my own inclusive practices and implementation of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy. Through the analysis of collected artifacts I have been able to reflect on the initial design of my curriculum, lesson plans and activities and how they can be improved when implemented and taught in the classroom. I can conclude that the framework is present throughout my curriculum and lesson plans but only at an initial level. There are many missed opportunities that would have allowed for deeper connections to the student’s interests and ideas when looking at performance styles and patterns across them. I have to find the balance between fostering positive rapport with my students and asking them to engage with their outside interests in the classroom. I can also conclude that there is the opportunity for students to be exposed to diverse theatre practitioners but that as a leader in the classroom I need to make more intentional space to discuss their work and its importance in both historical and modern forms of theatre. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Theatre, Curriculum, Diversity Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13674 Title Implementing Inquiry-Based Learning in Social Studies Creator Lindsey Shriner Date 6/14/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This research paper examines the instructional strategies and student outcomes of inquiry-based learning (IBL) in social studies. The desired student outcome is to increase student engagement in social studies. When considering my research question, I came to the conclusion that I would like to find how to implement inquiry-based learning to raise perceived value, or relevance, as a way to increase engagement, in my students’ relationship with social studies. In connection with the INTASC standards, this question responds to standard #8: Instructional Strategies. I often find that students do not enjoy social studies and I think that a large part of the disdain for it is that people find it irrelevant and removed from their lives. I find that social studies is the exact opposite; it is exactly the point, to study and learn about the historical events that led us to our current and future moments. In integrating more inquiry-based learning, students not only improve their awareness in life, but are allowed the option to dive into their own curiosities and make history and the world around them more relevant. Findings of the study showed there was an increase in student engagement in the content through the implementation of inquiry-based learning instruction. This was due to an increase in student responsibility and decision-making in their learning, as outlined in the principles of inquiry-based learning. Student engagement increased with less structure placed on the instruction and when students were asked to think more critically and engage with the content. Through integrating more inquiry-based learning, students not only improve their awareness in life, but are allowed the option to dive into their own curiosities and make history and the world around them more relevant. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words inquiry-based learning Note Xiaopeng Gong Tyler Bentley Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13673 Title Breaking Barriers: A critical exploration of race, curriculum, and inclusivity Creator Lindsey Rivenes-Howard Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This action research project explores the intersection of teaching practices, inclusivity, and diverse perspectives within the classroom environment. Grounded in the standards outlined by the Council of Chief State School Officers' InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards and an in-depth analysis of Critical Race Theory, the project aims to evaluate and adjust instructional methods with the classroom to ensure equitable representation and foster inclusive learning environments. Through assessment and reflection, the project addresses implicit biases, promotes fair representation for all students, and integrates diverse perspectives into classroom discussions and learning materials. The findings from this research inform a comprehensive approach to teaching that prioritizes cultural responsiveness and empowers students to engage meaningfully with content and discourse, while presenting a path for continual growth and improvement. Ultimately, this project underscores the importance of continual reflection and adaptation in promoting student success and cultivating a positive and inclusive educational experience. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Critical Race Theory Note Joshua Schulze Mair LeJeune Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13672 Title Critical Media Literacy Instruction in the Secondary Classroom Creator Lance Lilly Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This paper documents an action research project performed by the author in pursuit of a Master of Arts in Teaching. The purpose of this project was to provide data for analysis and reflection to help refine and improve the author’s teaching practice. The action research was conducted in a high school social studies course, and focused on evaluating the success of various critical media literacy instruction strategies in a secondary classroom. The project utilized scholarship and literature examining critical media literacy, specifically, as it pertains to adolescents and their education. Three questions were developed to analyze and evaluate the research data: (1) What tasks interest and engage the students? (2) Which tasks allow students to practice and demonstrate critical analysis? (3) How can the importance and relevance of critical media literacy be effectively communicated to students? The results of the analysis and evaluation of the data sources were used to develop specific recommendations and revisions for the author’s future instruction of critical media literacy. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words critical media literacy, critical analysis Note Joshua Schulze Amy Bowden Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13671 Title Songwriters in the Round: Centering Student Voices and Decolonizing Curriculum in the Secondary Music Classroom Creator Kevin Fox Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Engaging students’ personal and cultural background and interests are crucial components of effective pedagogy and curriculum, especially as educators aim to improve the equity and accessibility of music courses. Utilizing the unique funds of knowledge students bring to the classroom has become a critical aspect of lesson planning and assessment for teachers across content areas. In this action research project, I aim to analyze how I engage student background and interests in traditional and non-traditional secondary music courses. My findings suggest that while I was successful in implementing student funds of knowledge and engaging both formal and informal content knowledge, the methods and purpose of each differed across traditional and non-traditional music courses. While a transformative approach to teaching inspired my planning and assessment, there is still more to be done for spreading more accessible forms of music education and teaching from unique cultural viewpoints. License CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words culturally relevant pedagogy, universal design of learning, music education Note Joshua Schulze Silas Hassrick Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13670 Title An Investigation On The Effects Of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy On Low-Income Rural Students In The Science Classroom Creator Jesse McMillin Date 12/1/2023 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This action research investigates the effects of Gloria Ladson-Billings’ Culturally Relevant Pedagogy (CRP) framework on the academic outcomes of low-income rural students in a science classroom. CRP is a conceptualization of teaching that emphasizes three major themes: the commitment to student academic growth, the development of students cultural competence, and the cultivation of critical sociopolitical awareness. Through a four-week unit on the Sun-Earth-Moon system, this research examines how integrating CRP principles can enhance student engagement, promote academic growth, and connect key subject matter to students’ lives. This research was conducted in a Title 1 rural middle school in a classroom of sixteen 8th-grade students of diverse backgrounds academic needs and backgrounds. Findings from this research suggest that culturally relevant teaching strategies, such as incorporating indigenous storytelling and multimodal learning activities, significantly improve students’ interest and understanding of key scientific concepts. This research highlights the importance of CRP in addressing the unique challenges faced by low-income students and provides insight into how this framework translates from urban settings into a rural context. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Science Teaching, Low-income Learners Note Xiaopeng Gong Tana Garcia Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13669 Title The Use of Technology Guided by the SAMR Model in the World Language Classroom to Increase Student Engagement Creator Jenny Workman Date 6/14/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This research paper explores the implementation of technology in the Spanish classroom and if the use of technology increases student engagement. As I planned lessons, I used the SAMR Model developed by Rueben Puentedura to guide my decisions on when and what type of technology to use to deepen student learning and increase engagement. My research question guiding my study is: Does the appropriate use of technology increase student engagement in the high school world language classroom? What types of technology do the students benefit from the most? In my lessons, I used several forms of technology: Google Slides, Kahoot, Quizlet, Blooket, YouTube videos, Book Creator, recorded student interviews, Google Earth, and various websites like myspanishplans.org and Google images. I also explored ChatGPT to create several lessons. . As I collected data during the four-week period, I studied two groups of students in a Spanish 1 high school classroom. I measured three different types of engagement, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional. I also kept a teaching journal for observations, highlighted areas in my lesson plans where I used the SAMR Model to guide my planning, and at the conclusion of the study, I gave a student survey to obtain student feedback. The results showed that using technology in the classroom increases student engagement. Findings of the study should encourage other teachers to implement technology in the world language classroom. Keywords: world language, technology, SAMR Model, engagement Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Xioapeng Gong Dana Loso Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13668 Title Traditional VS. Suzuki Method: Which Method Of Teaching Is More Effective for Beginning Strings Creator Gregory Eggleston Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This research paper dives into the differences between the Suzuki method, and the Traditional method of teaching beginning strings in a public school setting. The literature included professional insights on both teaching methods, as well as activities and strategies used within each teaching method that previous teachers have used to find success. The literature also covered building lesson plans and effective pacing for music instruction. Through reading the literature I discovered that the core of the Suzuki Method in the beginning stages is largely focused on teaching/learning by ear, and the core of the traditional method is learning through reading musical notation. Therefore, I crafted lesson sequences, exit tickets, and analysis documents to understand these two teaching methods and how they affected my classroom instruction, and the student’s education. My goal was to improve each student’s ear for intonation. It was found that using the Suzuki method that students were more likely to focus on the intonation and their finger placement rather than the notes they were playing. When learning using the Traditional method, students were less focused on intonation and more focused on the note names in the book. This resulted in less consistent intonation when using the traditional method. At the end students were also asked which style they preferred learning in, and 10/16 students stated that they would rather learn using the traditional method even though their intonation was not as strong. I recommend that all teachers start their beginning strings classes by teaching students by ear, before moving into the traditional method. This way, students get a stronger foundation of intonation before they get distracted while reading musical notation. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Xiaopeng Gong Richard Greenwood Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13667 Title BREAD AND ROSES: ON THE POWER OF CLASS STRUGGLE UNIONISM FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN THE 21ST CENTURY Creator Geovanny Tolentino Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This paper is an action research project that examines the efficacy of an English Language Development teacher’s strategies to promote class struggle unionism and socialist theory in the classroom. The study also explores the implications of pursuing such a pedagogy. Is it effective? Is it professional? Do other educators view it as worthwhile? Is this approach reconcilable with a standards-based, inquiry-oriented curriculum? The research focuses on the teacher’s instructional methods in one designated ELD class. The educator, who has been teaching for two and a half years on a restricted license, specifically hoped to explore the efficacy of strategies in regards to Multilingual Learners of English (MLEs), who he saw as among the most exploited groups in a capitalist organization of the economy. After teaching his lessons and reviewing data samples, the teacher concluded that students are capable of learning dense concepts derived from socialist theory, including class formation, class struggle, and class struggle unionism. The most effective ways to accomplish this include sheltered strategies, multicultural representation, and open-ended discussion. A full chronology of the paper includes a philosophy of education, literature review, research methods, the presentation of findings, and a conclusion. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words class struggle, pedagogy, unions, labor movement, Multilingual Learners of English, strikes Note Joshua Schulze Kenneth Carano Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13666 Title Supporting Students Mental and Emotional Well-being through the Implementation of Social Emotional Learning Creator Garrett Netter Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Social Emotional Learning is a strategy that has been at the forefront of new academic practices throughout the United States and the world. The inclusion of Social Emotional Learning into the classroom can greatly aid students in their lasting endeavors in many aspects such as students cognitive ability (Brackett and Rivers, 2014), many of the life skills needed for students' futures (Brush et al., 2021) and helps students develop and better understand their social, emotional and mental health (Domitrovich et al., 2022) . This research examined the effects of integrating SEL practices to social studies teaching in high school classrooms. Results showed that there was a slight difference between the class that had Social Emotional Learning implemented and the class that did not. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Social Emotional Learning Note Xiaopeng Gong Ryan McCormack Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13665 Title Teaching with Culturally Sustaining Music in the Elementary Music Classroom Creator Elijah A. Thompson Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract In this project, I am investigating the impact of using repertoire and instruments from non-American countries to teach elementary music. I am exploring how students learn better or worse or differently by using materials from America versus from other countries. Some music or instruments will be from cultures the students are already familiar with or a part of, and others will be from cultures that they have not experienced much of before. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Culturally Sustaining, World Music Note Joshua Schulze Rich Hernández Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13664 Title Fostering in the 21st Century Technology in the High School English Language Arts Classroom Creator Baylee Groom Date 6/15/2024 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract My ARP is over using technology in the classroom. I focused on how much that technology is used in classrooms, who is more likely to use technology in their classroom and the different ways of providing students with access to technology. Technology isn't something that is going away. It is always going to be advancing for the better which means it is up to the teachers to help equip our students with those skills. The students who are born in this generation and generations to come are going to be expected to use this technology in their workspace when they graduate. If they are not taught how to use it now they will be behind where their employers want them to be. This is why it is up to the teachers and schools to reflect on their teaching and figure out new and innovative ways of bringing technology into the classroom. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Digital Natives, Infographic, InTASC Note Joshua Schulze Anna Grewe Davey Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13663 Title Responsibly Performing Music From Diverse Cultures Creator Anna C. Smoll Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract ABSTRACT This Action Research Project explores culturally responsive teaching practices in secondary choral education. This capstone project explores my teaching philosophy and examines resources for responsibly performing diverse cultural music. Research methods include a survey of my choral music library and my last three years of choral music programming to analyze the diversity of countries, cultures, and languages represented. Findings reveal trends of overrepresented White and Western choral music with opportunities for inclusion in many areas. Keywords: Music Education, Diversity in Music Education, Culturally Responsive Music Education Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words Music Education, Diversity in Education, Culturally Responsive Education Note Joshua Schulze Danika Locey Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13662 Title Teaching Business Education and Career and Technical Education to Diverse Learners Creator Abraham Diaz Date 6/15/2024 Type Text Language English Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract In this action research project, the topic will discuss teaching business education and other Career and Technical Education (CTE) fundamentals and literacy to diverse or multilinguistic students. The year-long research will divide the project into five chapters, an introduction, annotated bibliography, the project design, findings, and project reflection. The goal of the project is to discover the causes of diverse students not wanting to enroll in CTE coursework, such as business literacy courses. With the identified goal, it articulated three questions that will be answered. The first question will determine how I am going to provide instructional support for my diverse students choosing to participate in a business literacy or Career and Technical Education (CTE) fundamentals course? Another question will be what various methods would I offer in my culturally responsive classroom to my students? The last question will reveal where I have the ability to decrease the discontinuity existing for my diverse students in a business literacy class? The questions will be answered with scholarly articles by subject matter experts, data collections, and other evidence to support my claims. Degree action_research Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Key Words CTE, diverse students Note Joshua Schulze Jonathan Hohm Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13643 Resource class dctype:MovingImage Title Living History II: The Middle Years 1911-1982 Creator WOU Digital Production Services Deborah Rezell Description WouTV presents Living History II: The Middle Years 1911 to 1982, featuring host Professor Henry Hughes, Professor Emeritus Gary Huxford and several key members of the Western Oregon campus community. This video chronicles the growth and development of Western Oregon University from its reopening as Oregon Normal School in 1911 to the end of Gerald Leinwand’s administration and was funded by a grant from the WOU Foundation. Recorded May 2024. Date 2024-06-28 Type Image; MovingImage Identifier video062824 Rights In copyright https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13641 Title 2024 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings Date 2024-05-30 Type Text Identifier aes_2024 Language eng -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13638 Resource class dctype:Text Title Toward More Equitable Interpreter Training Creator Sara Pressler Yurkovic Subject American Sign Language diversity interpreting Date 3/22/2024 Type Text Image; StillImage Identifier grad_051324b Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 3/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The demographics of ASL-English interpreters in the U.S. do not align with those of the American deaf population or of the U.S. population in general, with most interpreters being White, cisgender women. This discrepancy can leave consumers of interpreting services without culturally or experientially appropriate interpreting services and means that the field of interpreting is not generally welcoming to those outside of the current norm. Former interpreting students were surveyed and interviewed regarding their experiences in interpreter training programs. Participants were asked about the resources, strategies, and topics they had access to or desired as a part of their education, as well as interactions or experiences that hindered their success. In this paper, the strategies noted as helpful to a marginalized interpreter’s development are identified. These methods are shared as suggestions to interpreting faculty and staff as they seek to make their interpreting programs more equitable for all students. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Elisa Maroney Grace Casanova-Artl Royce Carpenter Type thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13636 Resource class dctype:Text Title Imposter Syndrome, Confidence, Self-Talk, Oh My! The Benefits of Positive Self-Talk for Interpreters Creator Jenna M. Vascimini Protheroe Subject American Sign Language interpreting imposter syndrome Date 3/1/2024 Type Text Image; StillImage Identifier grad_051324a Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 3/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract During my journey toward becoming an interpreter, I have discovered the complex relationship between confidence and imposter syndrome. This connection has had a strong impact on my short history as an American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpreter. In this action research project, I collected and analyzed data on the effects of positive self-talk before, during, and after interpreting jobs, and how this mindfulness can boost confidence, thereby decreasing imposter syndrome symptoms among interpreters. These data were collected via my personal journal over the course of nine months. Additionally, I discovered the effects of negative self-talk, and how that has impact as well. The goal of this action research was to shed light on the importance of positive self-talk for increasing confidence and self-esteem and for reducing imposter syndrome among interpreters. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith Type action_research -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13627 Resource class dctype:Image Title Jay Kenton Description Interim WOU president Jay Kenton poses in front of a bush. Date 2020 Type Image; StillImage Identifier omeka_032724b Rights Copyright not evaluated. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13625 Resource class dctype:Image Title Jesse Peters Description WOU President Jesse Peters sits at a desk in the president's office. Date 2023 Type Image; StillImage Identifier omeka_032724a Rights Copyright not evaluated. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13622 Resource class dctype:StillImage Title 2003 Drag Queen Subject Drag Queen Show LGBT Description Drag Queen at Western Oregon University's 2003 Drag Show. Hosted by the Triangle Alliance, this fundraising event aimed to raise money for an LGBT Resource Center on campus. (72dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1200, height: 1792) Date 2003-01-29 Type Image; StillImage Identifier Omeka/13622 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 03/21/2024, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Spatial Coverage United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13620 Resource class dctype:StillImage Title Hawaii Club Dancers Subject Hawaiian dancing Hawaii club Dance Description Hawaii Club dancers. (600 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 2962, height: 2355) Date ~1970s Type Image; StillImage Identifier Omeka/13620 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 03/20/2024, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Spatial Coverage United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13618 Resource class dctype:StillImage Title J.B.V Butler Portrait Creator Undetermined Subject J.B.V Butler Joseph Varnum Bradly Butler ONS Oregon State Normal School Description Joseph Bradly Varnum (J.B.V) Butler portrait. (600 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 2448, height: 2952) Date ~1922 Type Image; StillImage Identifier Omeka/13618 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 03/12/2024, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ Spatial Coverage United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13616 Resource class dctype:Text Title Fostering Latine Leadership in Organizations Creator Priscila España Subject leadership ethnic diversity Date 2023 Type Text Identifier honors_20240228 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 02/28/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Despite recent efforts to diversify higher education and government, there is still an underrepresentation of ethnic diversity at these institutions and organizations, particularly regarding leadership. As leadership skills become more prevalent in various organizations, and given the impact these institutions have on society, it is imperative that organizations make an effort to foster leadership development for Latines and other marginalized communities. Through the examination of five books on leadership, a personal reflection of my own experiences in leadership, and a final reflection of my future in leadership, the goal of this project is to provide Latine students wanting to become leaders, and organizations looking to foster Latine leadership, with the resources and knowledge to do so. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis/Project Department or school name within institution Honors Note Emily Plec Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13611 Resource class dctype:Text Title Impact of Exposure to Type of Instagram User on Self-Esteem of Young Adults: An Experimental Study Creator Claire Elise Ann Grieb Subject Instagram Self-esteem Date 2022-12-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The current study examines the effects of social media on self-esteem, comparing the impact of Influencers compared to typical individual postings. It was hypothesized that self-esteem scores would decrease for participants shown “Influencer” photos from high-profile accounts with over 10,000 followers or more, compared to exposure to “typical” accounts with less than 1,000 followers. Participants included 96 college students including 81 women, 12 men, and three non-binary individuals, ranging in age from 18-54 years (M age = 23.21 years, SD= 8.46). Participants were asked to complete the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Test (Rosenberg, 1965) before and after being randomly assigned to view “Influencer” or “typical” photos. Contrary to predictions, individuals exposed to influencer photos did not show decreases in self-esteem more so than individuals exposed to typical photos Mixed ANOVA F (1, 94) = .13, p > .05, η2 = .00. The current study showed that exposure to influencer photos did not decrease self-esteem. Degree Undergraduate Honors Thesis Department or school name within institution Honors Note Chehalis Strapp Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13608 Resource class dctype:Text Title The Impact of Studying Abroad on Language Acquisition Creator Skyler Hanson Subject study abroad language acquisition Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract As a student with former study abroad experience I can appreciate some of the many positives and negatives to learning another language through study abroad. In my opinion, studying abroad is one of the best ways to learn a second language because it immerses the learner in the language and surrounds them with lots of native speakers who can help with learning the language quickly and effectively. Language acquisition, host families, and active communication in a second language are all directly related to studying abroad and will all be examined through a variety of sources and studies. Language acquisition shows the academic advantages a person has gained from studying abroad because it indicates the capacity the person has to perceive and comprehend the language. In this experiential learning project, I will focus on my own experience studying abroad, comparing it with research from experts in the field. Studying abroad has such a large impact on language acquisition because the student is immersed in the language and culture, and because of that is able to experience benefits that will be highlighted through my own study abroad experience. Degree Honors Thesis Note Claudia Costagliola Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13607 Resource class dctype:Text Title Labeling In The Queer Community: Does it Cause More Harm Than Good? Creator Sharon Mann Subject identity exclusion Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Since the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States in 2015, there has been a paradigm shift in views from the LGBT community toward the usage of labels to define one's sexual identity or gender identity. Many factors could be behind why some individuals feel that labels are helpful and some do not, such as one's background. Factors such as socioeconomic background, ethnicity, cultural identity, gender, and even age can be attributed to the divide in viewpoints, which has, in turn, caused a divide within the community. This divide has caused debate over many topics within the LGBTQIA+ community, causing some individuals to feel excluded because of their views on label usage. This paper will examine the viewpoints within the LGBTQIA+ community toward the usage of labels. I will evaluate the extent of the discourse with the community, seeking to determine whether label usage is due to factors such as individuals' backgrounds or something else. Then I will use the evidence I have found from my sources to attempt to explain the main factors behind why people are so divided on the topic of label usage within the LGBT community. At the end of my paper, I hope to understand better and explain why some people find labels beneficial while others might find them harmful and what we can learn from those reactions. Degree Honors Thesis Note Dana Schowalter Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13586 Resource class dctype:Text Title Teaching Empathy Through Children’s Literature: A Birthday Party for Weasel Creator Savannah Jossi Subject conflict resolution children's literature Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Image;Still Image Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract In recent years, the tensions between opposing groups, whether political, ideological, religious, or otherwise, have grown increasingly more contentious. Any realist must accept that those with rival ideologies cannot agree on everything, however, that does not mean that they cannot strive for peaceful coexistence. This is a lesson that must be taught to younger generations if we ever hope to overcome these conflicts that divide us. The beginning of this journey is an increase in empathy, an endeavor which I will contribute to with a children’s book that teaches the importance of finding common ground with those whom it might seem most difficult to do so. This book will be based on research of empathy and the impact that children’s literature has on young minds. I will be designing characters and scenarios that will provide children with an example of a conflict that they may be able to recognize from their own experiences. The illustrations that I create for the story will not only support this storyline, but emphasize the emotional states of the characters so that readers are better able to empathize with their situation. My work will result in a picture book designed to exemplify to children how they can empathize with others and use that ability to resolve conflict. Degree Honors Thesis Note Marie LeJeune Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13585 Resource class dctype:Text Title The Ethical Implications of CRISPR/Cas Technology Creator Sabrina Sam Subject gene editing ethics Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract A fairly new and prevalent medical treatment is known as CRISPR/Cas, which utilizes enzymes to edit genes within a patient to help alleviate symptoms of a disease, or even cure it. These new ways of treatment are viewed as less harmful in the long run because there are fewer risks compared to traditional treatments of genetic larger diseases. However, the ethics behind this treatment are divided. Many believe there should be no gene-editing human intervention when it comes to treating diseases; others think it is a viable option for those who truly need it. In addition this technology is currently very expensive. This gives rise to ethical questions about the equity of its use and the fair access of this technique to all socioeconomic groups within our society. Furthermore, there are other potential unethical uses of this technology such as for personal enhancement or for the creation of designer babies (i.e. picking and choosing which features will appear in offspring) that have ethical implications. Degree Honors Thesis Note Patricia Flatt Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13584 Resource class dctype:Text Title The Roles and Responsibilities of Adults in Youth Extracurricular Activities Creator Neil Zimmerly Subject extracurricular programs child development Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract After-school activities have many confirmed benefits for students of all ages. Solid programs can help kids find lifelong passion or help them stay in the classroom. Unfortunately, not all programs are well run and the kids do not have the ability to change their environment. That means the responsibility for running an effective program for kids falls upon the adults in charge. Numerous studies have already shown the positive benefits of extracurricular programs. This thesis explores some of the ways that parents, coaches, mentors, teachers, and other facilitators can foster positive relationships with children and create an environment that encourages growth and development. Degree Honors Thesis Note Kenneth Carano Marcus Wenzel Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13583 Resource class dctype:Text Title Fewer Managers, More Leaders Creator Micah McLeish Subject management leadership Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract There are thousands of books and articles claiming to have the answers to the correct paths of leadership. My goal in this project has been to create a leadership portfolio that models what I have experienced and learned from others to be the best leadership qualities for a physical therapy business. I began by compiling and reading five core texts, focusing on the factors of leadership I identified as most important, including decisiveness, resilience, model leadership, and empathy. Besides these core texts, I gained insight from my own experiences and from discussing leadership values with people in positions of leadership at my jobs. These two channels of information culminate in a final section on future leadership opportunities and some concluding remarks on the ways – and mindset – that could help anyone become a great leader. Degree Honors Thesis Note Jeffrey Armstrong Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13582 Resource class dctype:Text Title The Relationship Between Mental Illness’ “Invisible” Phenomena vs. the “Visible” Disability: A Scientific Study Creator Mariana Contreras Subject discrimination mental illness Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The study aims to determine if there are stigmas and/or discrimination elicited on individuals with a mental illness, a physical disability, or both, and to determine whether individuals face stigma and discrimination at the same level (frequency and amount). A prominent emphasis was placed on whether individuals will be more likely to have a bias toward something visible (physical disability) compared to something invisible (mental illness). There was a mean age of 22.61 (SD=7.15), and data was obtained from 55 individuals (41 females, 10 males, and 4 non-binary/third gender). The participants were randomly assigned to read a vignette with an assigned picture and then completed a “Perceptions,” “Social Attitudes,” and “Attitudes” Questionnaire. One-way ANOVA’s were used in order to conclude that there was not a significant difference in perceptions (stigma) & attitudes; F(3,49)=.184, p=.907; F(3, 49)=.356, p=.785. However, there were significant differences for the social attitudes questionnaires: F(3,27)= 4.021, p=.012. These findings suggest that there could be a decrease in stigmas and attitudes towards individuals with mental illnesses and physical disabilities in some areas while suggesting there are still negative social attitudes that need to be addressed in other areas. This study suggests that further research on their similarities and differences should be conducted to understand what stigmas individuals face, and how these stigmas can be tackled. Degree Honors Thesis Note Brent King Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13581 Resource class dctype:Text Title The Impact of the Language of Background Music on Information Retention Creator Mardee Willman Subject information retention music Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Previous studies on information retention in the presence of background music have been inconsistent and inconclusive. The purpose of the current study was to explore a niche in this research domain to determine if the language of the background music has an impact on the amount of information retained. I predicted that participants who listened to English lyrics would retain less information than participants who listened to Japanese lyrics (as the non-native lyrics will require less attention), and participants in both lyric conditions would retain less than participants in the no-lyrics condition. Participants (N = 82) were randomly assigned to listen to a music track with either English lyrics, Japanese lyrics, or no lyrics while reading a passage from “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott and then take a short quiz regarding what they read. The results did not support the predictions; no differences were found between the three conditions. Implications and directions for future research are discussed. Degree Honors Thesis Note Jaime Cloud Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13580 Resource class dctype:Text Title Consent and Divorce in Icelandic Law Codes and Sagas Creator Maddie Lehrer Subject divorce Iceland Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The Icelandic sagas and law codes often complicate modern assumptions that Viking women had access to substantial social and political power. The Icelandic sagas shape modern understanding of medieval Icelandic tradition and law, including the institution of marriage. This institution built families, transferred wealth, and created alliances within Norse society. The sagas, written mostly in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, portray a different image of women’s roles than the eleventh-century Icelandic law codes. The tenth-century introduction of Catholicism influenced the writing of both the sagas and law codes, and the way women’s roles were defined within them. One way to explore this complication in the sagas and law codes is by focusing on marriage and divorce. Historians study the way Norse unions began and ended to understand women’s roles, positions, and dexterity within the marriages and betrothals in Viking age. This analysis discusses women’s rights in marital consent and divorce, using Icelandic family sagas, historical kings’ sagas, and Grágás, the first Icelandic law code. This analysis defines women’s roles in the process of consent and divorce in both law codes and Icelandic sagas, analyzes the discrepancies between the two, and explores the Catholic Church’s moral influence on divorce and consent. Degree Honors Thesis Note Elizabeth Swedo Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13579 Resource class dctype:Text Title Early Language Exposure: Impacts of Using Sign Language with Babies Creator Lindsay Brady Subject language acquisition sign language Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This paper examines the impact of using baby sign language with young children in the United States of America. At this time, several studies have strongly encouraged parents to sign with their children due to the long list of potential benefits, whereas others have argued that this method produced no real or lasting impact. Incorporating research-based evidence, this thesis demonstrates how using baby sign language with children can be a useful tool while also clarifying to prospective parents that several of the benefits of this practice are not guaranteed. It also urges the inclusion of the Deaf community’s input on the matter–a perspective that is generally overlooked on this topic–due to this being crucial for implementing best practices while signing with children. Several concerns of gaps and limitations in the current research are raised, allowing for improvement in future research. Degree Honors Thesis Note Brent Redpath Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13578 Resource class dctype:Text Title Growth Through Leadership: A Leadership Portfolio Creator Kayley Arpaia Subject leadership Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This thesis is a full account of my journey through leadership at an institution of higher education. It is an account of my highs, lows, and everything in between. I started my journey imagining myself as anything but a leader, and now I can’t imagine having not contributed to my campus community in that capacity. This thesis is for those who are interested in learning more about leadership and how it can impact your journey in college. It begins with reflections on some of the few important texts that I believe every leader should familiarize themselves with, moves through my time becoming a leader, and concludes with a look to the future. Every leader has a different path, just as every leader has their own unique leadership style. This thesis is in part, an account of me finding my own path, and within it, my own leadership style. This, however, does not mean I am finished. Each day I continue to learn, grow, and strive to better myself. I hope that this body of work finds you, and helps you to grow in your leadership, or at the very least gives you new insight on your own journey. Degree Honors Thesis Note Megan Habermann-Guthrie Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13577 Resource class dctype:Text Title The Relationship between Stress and Test Performance Creator Kaitlyn Duncanson Subject stress education Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Stress is a present factor in testing situations that hinders people's ability to perform. The present study sought to determine how noise stress affects test performance. It was hypothesized that, in the presence of stress, the participants' test performance would be different than when not in the presence of stress. Twenty-eight undergraduate students. To determine how stress affects test performance, participants were randomly assigned to one of two conditions. Either they took the Stroop Color-Word test with noise stress or no noise stress. Non-significant results were found when comparing the test scores between the two conditions, t(26)= -1.21, p>.05, d=.46. Similarly, non-significant results were found when comparing the stress scores between the two conditions t(22)=0.56, p>.05, d=.23. These results suggest that the noise stress was not high enough to affect test scores or that stress does not affect test performance. Degree Honors Thesis Note Jay Schwartz Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13576 Resource class dctype:Text Title ReNew Clothing: More than a Logo Creator Julianna Tinker Subject aesthetics branding Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This thesis will explore the creation of a brand identity for a sustainable clothing and lifestyle company. Brand identity is a key aspect of success and a large portion of a brand's overall value. Along with the value of sustainable and ethical clothing production, this project will emphasize the value of design as a communication tool. The project will begin with a discussion on the research surrounding sustainability, visual communication, and branding. This will include looking at branding and design strategies of existing sustainable companies. Next, the project will feature development of the brand including name and concept. The creation of the brand identity will include the making of a logo, color palette, a business card, and an app mockup. Through the creation and development of these visual elements, this thesis will explore the importance of aesthetics, in the success of a company. I will conclude with a discussion and reflection of the design process. The outcome of this thesis is the creation of a sustainable clothing and lifestyle brand, as well as its brand identity. Degree Honors Thesis Note Tiara Good Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13575 Resource class dctype:Text Title Teacher Burnout: Central Causes and Preventative Measures Creator Emily Biamont Subject education burnout Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Discusses the main causes and preventative measures for teacher burnout in a public K-12 setting. Degree Honors Thesis Note Chloe Hughes Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13574 Resource class dctype:Text Title Experimental Plant Curtain’s Effect on Turtle Basking Creator Emil Ricci Subject habitat restoration turtles Description This paper was also presented as a coference talk, which can be viewed at https://youtu.be/CZC1cFiB1_E Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Freshwater turtles have faced a variety of challenges including the loss of habitat and the loss of basking structures throughout urban landscapes. These urban areas can be restored with the addition of basking habitat and are highly valuable in urban areas with high visitor usage. This creates a potential conflict between effectively restoring basking habitat and possible disturbance of the animals. We examined this conflict and experimentally tested a potential resolution at the semi-urbanized Minto Brown Island Park, in Salem, Oregon. Examination of basking behavior of turtles (Red-eared Sliders, Northwestern Pond Turtles, and Western Painted Turtles) in response to human recreation in this park suggest that turtles may avoid sites with large numbers of people, raising the question whether basking structures currently being deployed could be improved to shield turtles from people. We determine the effect of a curtain of plants on the basking rates of turtles. Basking is a behavior that turtles exhibit where they exit the water and rest in the sun absorbing its thermal energy. It is integral to maintaining turtles’ thermoregulation. Other studies determined there was a correlation in the basking time of turtles with the presence of a wall of visibility between the turtles and predators. This was only ever seen in an observational system of study. In this study we experimentally modified basking structures at three different sites varying in number of recreationists. At each site we deployed two basking structures: a control structure based on the current structure design with an added floating ring of PVC, and an experimentally modified platform with plants (Carex and Juncus plugs) planted in the PVC ring, creating a blind. Use of the structures was quantified utilizing a camera monitoring system where images were taken every 15 minutes from 7 am to 7 pm between April 22nd and October 16th. We also remotely recorded light and temperature levels on the platform. The temperatures and light levels were not significantly different between the platform types. The planted platform was shown to have higher turtle presence across all sights compared to the bare platform. At one of the sites there was a high number of juvenile turtle sightings, with a significant association of juvenile turtles with the modified platforms. Overall the modified platforms had a significant association with turtle presence, suggesting that these platforms could be a valuable tool in ongoing efforts to restore habitats for threatened turtle species Degree Honors Thesis Note Gareth Hopkins Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13573 Resource class dctype:Text Title Becoming a Better Coach Through Leadership Creator Dustyn McKenney Subject coaching leadership Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Being a coach is a profession that requires great leadership abilities. Knowing what qualities and strategies make a good leader and how to utilize them can help coaches in their profession, as well as in other everyday aspects of life. En route to my future career as a coach, this project will help to explore questions such as: What lessons should a prospective coach learn? What practices lead to consistent and sustainable success, not just in sports but in life? In order to answer these questions, I will examine texts on leadership as well as my own experiences. It is important to understand that there are different leadership styles that are useful in different situations, so an array of leadership abilities is important. I will analyze different styles of leadership from motivational leaders and successful coaches, while also reflecting on the current successes and shortcomings of my leadership ability, and learning how I can adapt my leadership style to different situations. The aim of this project is to become a better leader now and in the future, along with gaining a better understanding of different types of leadership. When I am done, I will have produced a report on multiple leadership books, as well as a reflection on my past experiences as a leader, where I can examine my successes and shortcomings. Those two sections will help me create the final section, where I will discuss how my new leadership abilities will help me to be a better leader and coach in the future. Degree Honors Thesis Note Anna Mahony Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13572 Resource class dctype:Text Title The Relationship Between Strength and Cardiovascular Capacity: A Personal Wellness Project Creator Dane Kiger Subject wellness cardiovascular health Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The relationship between strength and cardiovascular capacity is often counterintuitive. A focus on one will, generally, lead to a decrease in the other. There are sports, however, that require a balance between strength and cardiovascular endurance. Finding this balance is a very difficult and fragile task due to the differences in body type and function required for both of these fitness modalities. To explore the relationship between these two aspects of fitness, I will undertake a wellness training plan to uncover how to maximize my strength and cardio concurrently and efficiently. Since strength and cardio can counteract each other, there has to be a knowledgeable plan in place to increase both at the same time. This project will require outside research that will inform the best practices of my training plan. To implement a research-based training plan, I will need to discover the movements and time domains that will produce the most out of my cardiovascular and strength potential. This will require me to find the scientific basis behind strength training on its own, cardiovascular capacity on its own, and how they interact together. Along with this, finding examples of athletes, who have been successful in the fields of both strength and cardiovascular capacity, will provide real world examples for me to learn from. To physically test this information I will be competing in a real life CrossFit competition which tests both strength and cardiovascular capacity. This competition will begin on February 25, 2023, and go on for three weeks. There will be three to four workouts released over the three week period, and they will either test maximum output strength, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, or a mixture of these. The workouts are scored by measuring total weight, time completed, or reps completed. My scores from these workouts will be compared to the rest of the field, which is worldwide in scope. The top ten percent will move on to quarterfinals, and the top ten from quarterfinals will move on to semifinals. From this point, the most elite CrossFit athletes in the world move on to the CrossFit Games. This year I will be able to make it to quarterfinals, so my comparative data will be representative of the first two stages of this competition. My research-based training plan will hopefully put me on the right track to improve my strength and cardiovascular capacity and prepare me for success in this CrossFit competition. Will implementing the information of the research into my training benefit the results of my competition? If not, what are the reasons that things didn’t go as well as I had hoped? The goal is for this wellness project to give me insight into the relationship between strength and cardiovascular capacity and, subsequently, help me to improve at both aspects. Lastly, the results of the competition should allow me to make some final conclusions about this tricky relationship. This project should be able to shed some light on the relationship between strength and cardiovascular capacity so that they are no longer seen as counterintuitive, but as counterparts instead. Degree Honors Thesis Note Dave Plotts Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13571 Resource class dctype:Text Title Can Religion Negate the Validity of Morality? Creator Cheyenne Hamilton Subject morality religion Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract For this thesis I choose to look at moral motivation and how it can be tied to Christianity as a monotheistic religion. More specifically, I will analyze selected philosophical writings of Socrates, David Hume, and Immanuel Kant to determine whether or not (or to what extent) attributes in the Christine doctrine render the concept of moral decisions invalid. Does, for instance, the concept of an omnipotent and omnipresent God invalidate the idea of individuals being capable of “pure” morality – doing moral things for the sake of being moral versus to avoid possible divine punishment. This project will not be made up of specific hypothetical examples or situations; nor will I discuss specific types of people and the effect circumstance could have on the decision. Rather, the main focus will be whether, philosophically, the perceived threat of divine wrath is enough of a motivator to make a decision no longer moral in its own aspect according to the philosophical definitions of morality established by Socrates, Hume, and Kant. Degree Honors Thesis Note Ryan Hickerson Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13570 Resource class dctype:Text Title Removing Roadblocks For Families In Math Education Creator Britain Schneider Subject mathematics education Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The importance of math in our everyday lives is evident in most things that we do, from calculating bills, to watching sports, to determining the amount of time it takes to complete a task. If these tasks require using foundational math skills then our question is, “How do we improve the connection between classroom instruction of mathematics and the home unit?” There are academic practices that teachers can use inside their classrooms which also translate to tools that they can send home to families to encourage partnership between classroom instruction and the home unit. Examples of these tools include family math nights that bring everyone together to partake in math activities, weekly letters home that inform parents of what is being taught in the classroom and give support for continued learning at home, and math games that help students see the joy in learning math wherever they are. This thesis will analyze how these mathematical practices for 8 year olds are important not only for teachers and families, but for school administrators, legislative leaders, and curriculum designers. Degree Honors Thesis Note Kait Hodgin Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13569 Resource class dctype:Text Title Gender Equality and Inclusivity In the Computer Science Field Creator Antonia Morales Subject gender equality computer science Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Statistics show there are significantly fewer women in computer science careers. Based on the lack of women in this field, it is likely there is a stigma around women in computer science. Though there has been growth in the number of women pursuing the computer science field, this has not always been the case and the divide is still significantly large. This thesis examines the recent statistics, investigates the obstacles that women face, and highlights potential solutions to improving equality in this field. To understand the divide women face in computer science, learning what obstacles present themselves and when these obstacles occur can lead to a stronger comprehension of the problem at hand and how the raised solutions can work to close the gap. Once there is an understanding of these common obstacles, it is necessary to see how particular solutions can affect outcomes. Including real-life examples of the obstacles and experiences being discussed in research provides a stronger understanding of what it is like to be a woman in STEM and demonstrates the necessity of improving this field. By examining the past and present, this research can illustrate the importance of making computer science more equal and inclusive to all. Degree Honors Thesis Note Breeann Flesch Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13568 Resource class dctype:Text Title The Women’s War of 1929: Nationalism and Women in Nigeria Creator Amanda Larios Subject history Nigeria Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The Women’s War of 1929 in Nigeria, a protest primarily conducted by indigenous women against taxation rumors, was an event that had a significant impact on the Nigerian colonial government and subsequent rising nationalism. Despite this, indigenous women have been woefully underrepresented in the historical narrative of Nigerian nationalism. This study has two aims: to argue that the Women’s War of 1929 was a catalyst for Nigerian nationalism, and to examine how these women have and have not been included in the narrative. This study employs court records alongside historiographic literature to achieve these goals, examining the evidence through a postcolonial and feminist lens. Some common trends in the historiography include: presenting women as significant actors in the War but not as influencers of nationalism; presenting the War as an expression of or catalyst for nationalism but diminishing the role that women played; and mentioning the War only as a footnote in nationalist histories, often without mentioning the women and/or referring to the event as an example of early colonial resistance rather than as an example of or catalyst for true nationalism. Degree Honors Thesis Note Patricia Goldsworthy-Bishop Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13567 Resource class dctype:Text Title Looking Into the Eyes of the Artist: A look Into Self Portraits Creator Aisia Carrillo Subject self portrait Date Jun-23 2023-06-15 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract My interest in this project is something I have had for most of my life. I have always been interested in art and creating things that are unique to me. Unlike before, my parents greatly encouraged this interest because I had shown extreme interest in it. I took my first art class in middle school, and that was where I got a good idea of what I liked besides saying that I liked "art" in general. I liked drawing, specifically with a pencil. From there, I took more classes in high school that helped grow my interest in drawing and the different styles of creating pictures and images. To narrow down my interest in portraits that would come later in my first year of college where I made my first self-portrait. It was not something I was particularly proud of. However, it has been something that has driven this need to practice this ability and eventually create a piece I am proud to say is mine. Today I am currently an art major. I have taken many drawing classes to continue to practice drawing and hone my artistic skill. This class was my inspiration for following the idea of portraiture. I have found an interest in creating the human form as I see it before me, and a readily available model is one's self. As a person, I will constantly be changing as I get older, especially in my views of myself. By creating a self-portrait, I will have a piece that not only depicts me as I am today but will hold a piece of today's self to look back on in the future that will most likely not be able to be recreated. Degree Honors Thesis Note Gregory Poulin Note Gavin Keulks -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13499 Title Logan Doerfler Interview 2023 Creator Carson Yon Grace Smith Stephanie McKenzie Ben Loverin Description Logan Doerfler is the Director of the WOU Veterans Resource Center. In this interview, he describes how he became involved in the center as a student, and later as its Director. He describes the mission of the center, its evolving range of activities and the center's engagement with the university. Contributor Logan Doerfler Date 2023-10-30 Type Oral History Text Image; StillImage Audio Language eng -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13496 Title Steve Scheck Interview 2023 Creator Hallie Tasker Isaac Mayhugh Jandika Borden Alex Fawcett Juno Debry Katie Altheide Description In this interview, Professor Stephen Scheck describes how the WOU Veterans Resource Center was created through the initiative of Professor Bud Brown (Criminal Justice). As Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and later WOU Provost, Professor Scheck worked with Bud Brown to establish the center. Contributor Steve Scheck Date 2023-11-03 Type Oral History Text Image; StillImage Audio Language eng -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13493 Title Dio Watson Interview 2023 Creator Katie Altheide Ellie Osborn Jillian Barnhurst Gabe Grecny Description In this interview, Dio Watson describes how he became involved in the WOU Veterans Resource Center and his current work for the center. Contributor Dio Watson Date 2023-11-08 Type Oral History Text Image; StillImage Audio Language eng -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13490 Resource class dctype:Text Title Walking to Reduce Stress Among VRS Interpreters Creator Mychal J. Hadrich Subject Video Relay Service Occupational Stress Job Demands - Resource Date 12/1/2023 Type Text Language eng Abstract Video relay service (VRS) interpreters experience many unique stressors not found in other interpreting settings. These stressors include long hours of sitting in front of a computer screen, managing high call volumes, interpreting difficult or emotionally charged conversations, and serving in dual roles of interpreter and customer service representative. Research has shown that high stress levels can lead to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, and burnout. Additionally, burnout can cause decreased job satisfaction, increased absenteeism, and attrition within the VRS industry. Despite the unique dynamics VRS interpreters confront, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and VRS providers continue to operate with standards that contradict the code of professional conduct, a set of ethical standards set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). In this paper, the job demands-resources model (Demerouti et al., 2001) was applied to identify specific stressors in the VRS industry. The frequency and perceived efficacy of various break-time activities interpreters often engage in to reduce stress was analyzed. Finally, I discuss recommendations on the findings about the effect walking breaks had on VRS interpreters’ stress levels using self-reported data and the Work Stress Questionnaire. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Elisa Maroney Laura Ellington-Sayen Marlee Dyce Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13483 Resource class dctype:Text Title Mark Van Steeter Interview 2023 Creator Carson Yon Luke Condie Anya Kramer Abraham Lewis Description In a short interview, Mark Van Steeter discusses his experiences working as an Associate Professor of Geography at Western Oregon University. He describes his typical day as well as some of his thoughts on his time at the university. Contributor Mark Van Steeter Date 10/25/2023 Identifier oralhistoriesofwou/37 Coverage 6p. 00:12:14 Bibliographic Citation Mark Van Steeter, interviewed by Carson Yon, Luke Condie, Anya Kramer, and Abraham Lewis, Western Oregon University Oral Histories, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, October 25th, 2023 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13482 Resource class dctype:Text Title Veronica Magallon-Smith Interview 2023 Creator Alex Huynh Natalie Montalvo Ryan Tiger Mervi Foster Description In a short interview, Veronica Magallon-Smith discusses her experiences growing up in a family of migrant workers from Mexico and up to her days working as an office specialist for WOU’s Arts and Humanities department. She describes her responsibilities and interactions with students, and explaining how she arrived at Western Oregon University as well as her previous work experiences at an Oregon Newspaper and a hospital. She hopes to pursue education as an alternative to migrant work and expand her knowledge. WOU was a step towards achieving this goal. Contributor Veronica Magallon-Smith Date 11/13/2000 Identifier oralhistoriesofwou/38 Coverage 15p. 00:23:21 Bibliographic Citation Veronica Magallon-Smith -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13481 Resource class dctype:Text Title Debbie Braun Interview 2023 Creator Brittany Lucas Danial Adams Gabe Grecny Kincaid Parsons Description In a short interview, Debbie Braun explains some of her experiences and duties in the last 23 years as Administrative Assistant to the Dean. She has done a lot of work behind the scenes following her motto, "if what you do is worth doing, then do it well." She also explained some of her plans for after retirement, like volunteering to help elementary students and infants. Contributor Debbie Braun Date 11/9/2023 Identifier oralhistoriesofwou/39 Coverage 8p 00:12:43 Bibliographic Citation Debbie Braun, interviewed by Brittany Lucas, Danial Adams, Gabe Grecny, and Kincaid Parsons, Western Oregon University Oral Histories, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, November 9, 2023. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13475 Title Investigating the Work of ASL Interpreters in Postsecondary Settings Creator Andrew Weaver Subject Deaf college students interpreting work profile Date 12/8/2023 Type Thesis Text Language eng sgn-US Abstract When talking about educational interpreting, the conversation most often refers to interpreting in the K-12 setting. Due to the demands of interpreting for school-age deaf consumers, there is a lot of research dedicated to interpreting in K-12. Not as much research has been dedicated to interpreting in colleges and universities, yet many challenges faced by deaf students and interpreters remain in this setting. Some challenges include the availability of interpreters, the experience of interpreters, and the demands of various postsecondary settings (from community college to university to vocational schools to pre-college). The findings of this research support demarcating postsecondary as a unique subfield based on the advanced linguistic demands, diverse consumer populations, and the institutional structure of higher education that outline the interpreter’s role and process. Note Amanda Smith Stacey Rainey Deloris Piper Type Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13474 Title Self-Efficacy Among Students in Professional Development Creator Aidan Mack Subject Self-Efficacy Interpreting students Interpreter education Program Date 12/6/2023 Type Thesis Text Images; StillImages Language eng Abstract Many developing ASL-English interpreting students enter the workforce with limited bilingual proficiency, cultural and linguistic competence, experience, network or community connections, or interpreting skills. Yet, most interpreting jobs require extensive bilingualism, decision-making abilities, high-demand cognitive processes, and interpreting skills. Moreover, Deaf consumers often express dissatisfaction with entry-level interpreters who do not meet these requirements. Interpreter educators need more time to cover all the necessary skills for interpreting students to gain bilingual fluency and interpreting skills before they graduate. However, an interpreter education program cannot hold back interpreting students indefinitely until they are fully prepared for the workforce. As a result, newly graduated interpreters must continue to develop their bilingual proficiency, cultural and linguistic competencies, and interpreting abilities independently. In this study, I investigated whether prioritizing strengthening students’ self-efficacy for continuous skill-building is more effective for interpreting educators, given limited teaching time. Based on mixed methods research, this study gathered data through pre/post surveys using Likert scales and reflection papers based on observation and pattern analysis. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected. The aim of this study is to answer two research questions: How will students use their self-efficacy in terms of confidence, effort, and resiliency—in addition to their fear and anxiety—to navigate the transition from developing to highly qualified interpreters? Moreover, how important is it for interpreting educators to help students develop their self-efficacy to successfully transition from developing to highly qualified interpreters? License CC-BY (attribution) Note Amanda Smith Elisa Maroney Stephanie Clark Type Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13473 Title Courage as Vulnerability: An Autoethnographic Action Research Project of a Novice Interpreter Creator Malia Wong Subject interpersonal self-efficacy demand-control schema Date 12/1/2023 Type Action Research Project Text Language eng Abstract There is a significant gap in the literature on the concept of “courage” in the translation and interpreting field. The goal of this auto-ethnographic action research project was to begin the discussion on courage in interpreting from the lived experience of a novice interpreter. Novice interpreters face low levels of confidence (Moore, 2020) and personal distress can lead to burnout, a common factor for interpreters leaving the profession early (Schwenke, 2015). This research is based on Dean and Pollard's Demand-Control Schema (DC-S; 2013), specifically focusing on intrapersonal demands and liberal controls. For six months, I used qualitative data methods to 1) journal my experiences post-assignment during internship, and 2) journal general thoughts about my professional development journey. My results indicated that courage showed up as vulnerability, while the opposite of courage included coping mechanisms such as freezing and inauthenticity. I hope this study sparks future research on courage and vulnerability to combat the high burnout rate in the translation and interpreting profession. Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith Type Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13472 Title Learning on the Job: A Professional and Ethical Profile of Washington State Interpreters Creator Emily J. Sielen Subject moral development community interpreting occupational profile Date 12/1/2023 Type Thesis Text Images; StillImages Language eng Abstract Spoken language community interpreters in Washington State represent a diverse occupational group, and yet, little is known about their educational and training background as a whole. National trends to advance the standing of the profession through increased foundational training and certification have an attenuated impact for Washington’s occupational group due to the legislative landscape in which these professionals operate. This study sought to examine the professional and ethical decision-making skills of interpreters through a mixed-methods design: foundational (bedrock) decision-making schemas as measured by the Defining Issues Test (DIT; n=6), and decision making within the context of the interpreted encounter (intermediate concepts and surface-level concepts) with think-aloud interviews using interpreting vignettes (n=5). This information was analyzed in the greater occupational context, as described by responses to the Professional Profile and Demographics survey (n=115), to provide targeted recommendations for continued training in professional decision-making and ethics, particularly for those interpreters who fall into the profile of a “self-trained interpreter.” The DIT results showed that some self-trained and minimally trained interpreters develop advanced moral reasoning skills, while others do not. Interpreter interviews demonstrated that interpreters of all training backgrounds apply interpreting values to the context of interpreting, while also using normative messaging to describe their role. Note Amanda Smith Kathleen Connolly Jennifer Flamboe Type Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13471 Title The Comeback: A Reflection on My Interpreting Journey Creator Orlando Nunez Subject Court Interpreting Spanish Date 12/8/2023 Type Action Research Project Text Language eng Abstract Court interpreters are needed in the state of Oregon. The issue is the number of people passing the court certification examination process is not enough to combat the demand; the Oregon Judicial Department reports an overall 18% pass rate. As a heritage Spanish speaker I believed that being raised with the ability to speak two languages would be an advantage and a guarantee to passing the court certification exams. I was wrong, this is a documentation of that process from September 1, 2022 when I was first introduced to the idea to November 1, 2023 when I received the results of my oral exam the second time. Two timelines are included: my first attempt and second attempt to become court certified. Relevant literature of key legislation for the right to have an interpreter, the court certification process, skills and knowledge needed to be an effective interpreter, and mental fatigue and motivation have been documented. Themes were collected from reflections done after key events of the process. Recommendations are included at the end of this paper. The final goal of this research is to provide information and personal perspective to better prepare interpreters like me to take and pass the court interpreting certification process. Note Amanda R. Smith Elisa M. Maroney Type Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13469 Resource class dctype:Text Title The Role of Social Identity in a Population's Adoption of Prosocial Common-Pool Behavior Creator Garry Sotnik Serhii Choporov Thaddeus Shannon Subject Agent-Based Model Commitment Multilevel Group Selection Multilevel Neighborhood Selection Prosocial Common-Pool Behavior Social Identity Publisher European Social Simulation Association Date 06/30/2023 Type Text Language eng Relation Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation Rights n/a Abstract Prosocial common-pool behavior – subtractable and non-excludable behavior that benefits others – is essential for the survival of any population of social individuals. The behavior, however, usually carries a cost to those who contribute it, placing them at a disadvantage with respect to those who freeride – those who do not contribute but still benefit. How populations sustain existing or adopt new prosocial common-pool behaviors remains unclear. We introduce a theoretical agent-based model and use it to study the role of social identity in a population’s adoption of such behavior. Social identity is relevant because it influences the behavior of individuals in a group, including their willingness to behave prosocially. Our model simulates the emergence of multiple and dynamic social identities of agents within self-organizing groups. Our simulation results suggest that the role of social identity may depend substantially on the density of the population and the commitment level of population members to their groups; that the relationship between density, commitment, and adoption may be nuanced; that, under lower density levels, mobility between groups may be essential; and that the persistence and adoption of prosocial behavior in a population may be overwhelmingly driven by individuals who are highly committed to their groups. The results caution against the influence of two looming worldwide trends – an increase in population density and a decrease in group commitment. The results suggest that, when combined, these two trends may produce the lowest adoption levels of prosocial behavior, the adverse and population-wide repercussions of which could be catastrophic. Finally, our results suggest that social identity may play a helpful role in offsetting the consequences of these trends, implying a need for further empirical and experimental study of the subject and future consideration of incorporating the role of social identity into policy analysis and design. Bibliographic Citation Sotnik, Garry, Choporov, Serhii and Shannon, Thaddeus (2023) 'The Role of Social Identity in a Population's Adoption of Prosocial Common-Pool Behavior' Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation 26 (3) 10 . 10.18564/jasss.5132 License Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Doi 10.18564/jasss.5132 Issue 3 Volume 26 Department or school name within institution Computer Science -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13466 Resource class dctype:Text Title “It makes you feel like more of a person:” The leisure reading habits of university students in the US and UK and how academic libraries can support them Creator Elizabeth Brookbank Subject Reading habits Leisure reading Recreational reading University students Readers’ advisory Description This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor &I Francis in Undergraduate and Research Libraries on November 3, 2033, available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2023.2261918 Publisher Taylor & Francis Group, LLC Date November 3, 2023 Type Text Language eng Relation College and Undergraduate Libraries Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/05/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by Elizabeth Brookbank. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at brookbanke@wou.edu In Copyright Abstract A study that explores the leisure reading habits and leisure collection use patterns of university students in the United States and United Kingdom. Ninety-eight students on ten university campuses (five in each country) were interviewed about their reading habits and observations were conducted at each campus. Results demonstrated that most university students interviewed do read for leisure, despite the persistent narrative in academic literature and popular media to the contrary. It does not necessarily follow that student readers will use their university library for this purpose simply because it has a leisure collection. Future research on student reading Bibliographic Citation Elizabeth Brookbank (2023) “It makes you feel like more of a person:” The leisure reading habits of university students in the US and UK and how academic libraries can support them, College & Undergraduate Libraries, 30:3, 53-94, DOI: 10.1080/10691316.2023.2261918 Doi 10.1080/10691316.2023.2261918 Issue 3 Page end 94 Page start 53 Volume 30 Department or school name within institution Library and Academic Innovation -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13463 Title Homeland Insecurity: Truman, Hoover, and Intelligence Creator Joshua N. Woods Subject Federal Bureau of Intelligence Central Intelligence Agency J. Edgar Hoover Harry S. Truman Date June 6, 2008 Type Text Paper Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/30/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by Joshua N. Woods. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at joshua.n.woods@gmail.com. IN COPYRIGHT Abstract The Cold War period in the United States was a tumultuous time of change, hampered by a spirit of fear and anxiety which came as a reaction to the violence of the Second World War. The change in leadership of the federal government at the end of the war disrupted the programs of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director J. Edgar Hoover once President Harry S. Truman founded the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in early 1946. Recently released FBI documents provide new evidence demonstrating how the relationships between these leaders affected the development of the intelligence community including the creation of the National Security Council (NSC). The uneasy relationship between President Truman and J. Edgar Hoover in the late 1940s and early 1950s provided checks and balances for both men whose goals included expansion of power for their individual offices. Department or school name within institution History Note David Doellinger Kim Jensen -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13461 Resource class dctype:Text Title A Little Goes a Long Way: Incremental Growth through Community Fostered Leadership (Full Issue) Description The full issue of interpreting case studies created by 2023 Masters of Arts in Interpreting Studies students at Western Oregon University. Date 11/27/2023 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies_2023_1 Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/22/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13451 Title Organically Grown: A Profile of Stephanie Clark Creator Elizabeth Adler Subject leadership interpreting Deaf community interpreter education American Sign Language Date 11/22/2023 Type Text Image; MovingImage Identifier maiscasestudies_2023_2 Language eng sgn-US Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/22/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Born and raised by Deaf parents, Stephanie Clark is a stalwart of the Massachusetts’ Deaf community. As a Deaf interpreter, she has contributed to the field through teaching, mentoring, program development, and civil engagement. Interpreters in Massachusetts and beyond have benefitted from Clark’s leadership and commitment to raising standards of access and equity. She was raised by the Deaf community, and in return, she continues to give back through her involvement with statewide and national Deaf organizational government. In all the ways that she supports the betterment of the profession and access to quality interpreting, it is always with the Deaf community in her heart and mind. This piece is part of a collaborative project at Western Oregon University that highlights leaders in the ASL/English Interpreting field -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13450 Title A Little Goes a Long Way: Incremental Growth Through Community Fostered Leadership Creator Elizabeth Adler Pamela Bernkrant ShaCarol Stewart Date 11/22/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/22/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13449 Title A Leader Like Me: Resourceful Raven Creator ShaCarol Stewart Subject Leadership teaching interpreting Date 11/22/2023 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies_2023_3 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/22/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Raven Sheridan is just one of many leaders that “doesn’t consider themselves a leader.” However, she has been such to this author as her past journey has paralleled my current journey. Throughout Raven’s journey in the profession of interpreting, there have been highs, lows, accomplishments, setbacks, and pivots. Nonetheless, through it all, she is in a position of wide-ranging influence within her career. This case study will look at her challenges and how through initiative and resourcefulness, Raven managed to become a leader, ten-fold, without even realizing it. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13448 Title Shannon Simon: What "Little" I've Contributed Creator Pamela Bernkrant Subject Deaf education interpreter training Educational Interpreter Project American Sign Language interpreter education Date 11/22/2023 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies_2023_4 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/22/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Shannon Simon has dedicated her life to Deaf education and educational interpreter professional development in Florida. She was present for many groundbreaking developments in interpreting history such as the legitimization of American Sign Language (ASL) and the surge of interpreter demand in the 1970s. Her years of experience have given her a valuable perspective that avoids the fleeting debates around which communication philosophy is superior and instead promotes the inclusion and implementation of what provides the most success on an individual level. Her humble but determined approach aligns beautifully with the collectivist values of the Deaf community she has served for fifty years. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13447 Title Sarah Houston: The Roots of a Leader Creator Megan Seipke-Dame Subject leadership mentoring CODA interpreting Date 11/22/2023 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies_2023_5 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/22/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Sarah Houston is a mentor and leader who comes from humble beginnings and chooses to give back to her communities through service and dedication. Working to elevate oppressed communities, she has come to embody the characteristics of an effective leader while inspiring others to do the same. Her grassroots approach to leadership is paving the way to supporting members of oppressed populations as they seek entry into, and advancement within, the field of signed language interpreting. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13446 Title Helene Stankus: Leading by Example Creator Erin Seipke-Brown Subject interpreting Deaf community growth mindset leadership American Sign Language Date 11/22/2023 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies_2023_6 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/22/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Helene Stankus does not consider herself a leader, yet throughout her career, she has unwittingly exemplified leadership across all aspects of her practice. She has spent the past three decades embodying the traits of growth mindset, perseverance, and teamwork within her education and her practice. She has cultivated a reputation of integrity and high standards that are well regarded among students and colleagues alike. Helene is leading by example, personifying professional practice within the field of interpreting. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13445 Title Kendra Keller: Trailblazer of self-care in interpreting field Creator Daniel Gough Subject interpreting mentoring demand control schema advocacy Date 11/22/2023 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies_2023_7 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/22/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This article is part of a project which aims to recognize and honor leaders in the interpreting and interpreter education fields. I chose to recognize interpreter and teacher Kendra Keller. She is visible around my community in various ways. She serves numerous interpreters through interpreting, workshops, mentoring, and teaching. Self-care in interpreting is a priority for Kendra. She is one of the trailblazers in self-care in the interpreting field. She still actively practices, studies, and encourages other interpreters to do the same with a positive growth mindset. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13444 Title Educational Not Unqualified Creator Caren Carr Subject Alabama interpreting Date 11/22/2023 Type Text Identifier maiscasestudies_2023_8 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 11/22/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Interpreters can have twenty years of experience or twenty iterations of one year of experience. The most incredible interpreters create true dynamic equivalence across languages, cultures, and settings. The ability to create a seamless flow of communication stems from a drive to never stop learning. This article recognizes the long lasting impact of Pat Smartt’s interpreting career. Smartt is a paragon of educational interpreting in the state of Alabama. Smartt’s fervent diligence models the commitment to interpreting excellence that all interpreters should seek to emulate. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13334 Title Fourth Grade Reading Intervention Plan Creator Crystal Krahmer Subject Intervention Reading Learning loss Date 8/1/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Due to the rising number of students who are falling more and more behind in reading since Covid-19, this project looks into the research behind that. It examines the learning loss and gaps that we are seeing among elementary age students. It highlights common themes that arise from the research, while shedding light on what districts are doing to try to overcome these learning losses and gaps. The main part of this Professional Project was to create an intervention plan for my own fourth grade students that I have noticed are having a lot of struggles when it comes to their reading. I provide data on what I have seen in the previous years working with them, as well as an intervention plan that I feel will best fit their needs for the upcoming school year. My hope for this project is that it can provide motivation and insight for other educators who may be noticing these same issues among their elementary students, and give them an example of how they can go about creating their own plan. Degree Master of Science in Education: Reading Note Joshua Schulze Marie LeJeune Cindy Ryan Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13333 Title Implementing Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in a Rural Classroom Creator Ryan J Kildea Subject cultrually relevant pedagogy science education junior high Date 8/4/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This action research project seeks to understand how culturally relevant pedagogy can be implemented in a rural classroom. The goal of the research project is to find ways to connect with rural students' cultures and real lives while also helping them develop cultural competency. The research setting takes place in a 7th grade classroom in a rural Oregon town of about 10,000 residents. The topic for this study was chosen based on two factors. First, many students at the junior high school exhibit many racist behaviors and frequently engage in racist language. Second, many students express a lack of connection between their real lives and the curriculum. This project was developed to work towards connecting curriculum with students' real lives while simultaneously teaching them the benefits of a diverse society to reduce racist behaviors at the school. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Melanie Landon-Hays Joshua Schulze Lin Wu Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13332 Title School-Wide English Learning Middle School Professional Development Creator Amanda Maddux Subject ELD SWEL PD Date 8/4/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract I have created a professional development for the middle school level of how to implement a new English Language Development Program. Degree Master of Science in Education Note Joshua Shulze Carmen Caceda Marie LeJune Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13331 Title Using American Sign Language (ASL) as an Inclusive Teaching Strategy within the Preschool Setting Creator Grace Meacham Subject Transitions Program Structure Inclusivity Date 8/4/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract My paper discusses the use of ASL within the preschool classroom. I begin by explaining the history of ASL and connecting it to teaching practices. Then I examine the literature surrounding the use of ASL, reflect on my own teaching practices, and present my project findings. Degree Master of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education Note Andrea Emerson Cindy Ryan Erin Trine Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13330 Title Is Art the Answer?: The Effects of Burnout and Art as Therapy for Interpreters Creator Libby Byrne Subject burnout stress art as therapy Date 8/1/2023 Type Text Language eng Abstract This action research will explore the use of art as therapy and the theoretical framework of metacognitive practice in relation to stress and burnout. As a novice interpreter, I understand that the demands and stress can take a toll on interpreters. Copious amounts of stress on the body can lead to underperformance, lack of motivation, and draining of one’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. My goal was to examine and analyze my symptoms of stress and burnout in correlation to art as therapy. The action research covers burnout among interpreters and how self-care methods, particularly art as therapy, can help prevent and reduce burnout symptoms.This study was conducted through reflective journaling and perceived stress surveys after completing art as therapy activities. It includes the effects of burnout, what art as therapy is, its different forms, and how utilizing this self-care technique can be a beneficial tool to reduce stress and prevent burnout. This action research documents results indicating lowered stress and burnout symptoms after engaging in art as therapy activities. License CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Amanda Smith Elisa Maroney Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13329 Title Evaluating Equity: An Analysis of the Community Music Center's After School Program Creator Carly D'Amato Subject Equity SEL Music Date 8/4/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract During this project, entitled "Evaluating Equity: An Analysis of the Community Music Center's After-School Program, I will be analyzing the practices and policies of an afterschool music program, called the Community Music Center (the CMC), created in partnership with my local school district. I created an Equity Rubric to determine whether the CMC was operating a successful and equitable program for students. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Joshua Schultze Allison Boles Carmen Caceda Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13328 Title Empowering Emergent Bilingual Learners through Scaffolded Critical Thinking Classroom Activities Creator Carolyn Lipnick Subject critical thinking emergent bilinguals middle school Date 8/1/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This project focuses on increasing engagement and achievement among emergent bilingual students by teaching critical thinking skills. The teacher created five lessons using a high challenge, high support framework and tracked students' progress through work samples, grades, and observation notes. Degree Master of Science in Education: ESOL Note Joshua Schulze Maria Dantas-Whitney Lin Wu Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13327 Title “What is going on up there?”: A self-study on the long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury and the cognitive processing for sign language interpreting Creator Alexis Ferdig Date 8/4/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Research suggests that the long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) can disrupt one’s ability to perform cognitive tasks effectively. As a recent graduate entering the professional field of interpreting, I sought to discover how a history of mTBI and the long-term effects influence the cognitive processing required for interpreting. As I progressed and improved my technical skills, I began interpreting as an intern with interpreter mentors. This self-study on my interpreting work collected data through multiple data sets. Self-reported data were collected outside the interpreted assignment through self-guided journaling, think-aloud protocols, and spreadsheet symptom logging. An additional source of data, in the form of written notes taken during the interpreted assignment, confirmed what was revealed in other data analyses. Data were organized and analyzed manually using qualitative analysis software to identify themes, patterns, and relationships among the findings. The findings reveal that aspects of my cognitive process is impacted by the long-term effects of mTBI and can be mitigated through various action steps. Control options were discovered and/or incorporated into my practice with the goal of discovering ways to combat the long-term effects of mTBI that impact my cognitive process. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13326 Title Literature Circle Curriculum Creator Natalie Shreve Subject Literature Circle High School ELA Lesson Plans Date 8/4/2023 Type Text Language eng Abstract In the current post-COVID19 high school English classroom, students are struggling with several things; there is a lack of engagement in reading, students struggle to collaborate and discuss with each other, and many have limited empathy and perspective for identities different than their own. Many educators are struggling with supporting students within these areas, and while there is limited research on the recent experience of teaching throughout a pandemic, teachers and students alike know that this is a tough time in education. As a high school English teacher myself, I hope to address this unique set of challenges through curriculum design and instructional choices; literature circles, which are centered on building students’ collaborative and communicative skills as well as bringing in diverse young adult text sets, can help students in these areas. My project includes a curriculum map for a literature circle unit within a high school English classroom, relevant Common Core State Standards, detailed lesson plans for a 40-day unit, linked materials and descriptions, and a list of novel suggestions. My hope is that my project will help teachers feel confident in implementing literature circles within their teaching, and that my materials and curriculum map and lessons can support teachers and students in a post-pandemic world. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Marie LeJeune Joshua Schulze Erika Fitzyounger Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13325 Title Taking the first step: Working and studying as an interpreter experiencing executive dysfunction Creator Emmerson Preuss Subject Executive Dysfunction Neurodivergence ASL Interpreting Date 8/1/2023 Type Text Language eng Abstract I am an interpreter with multiple invisible disabilities–namely anxiety, autism, and ADHD–which include executive dysfunction as a part of their diagnosis. This action research project follows my experiences throughout my time in Western Oregon’s MAIS program, including both academic work and fieldwork. During that time, evidence of executive dysfunction was recorded along with my thoughts and feelings about my ability to tackle various personal and professional tasks. Motivations are examined based on the results of my study under the main categories of internal versus external and level of identification with those tasks. Effects of executive dysfunction were identified in my interpreting work with both emotional and cognitive elements. License CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Elisa Maroney Erin Trine Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13324 Title The Next Steps: Transitioning from Student to Practicing Professional in ASL/English Interpreting Creator Mara F. Isaacson Subject interpreting American Sign Language school-to-work gap Date 8/1/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract As recent graduates begin their journey from newly established interpreters to qualified practicing professionals within the field of American Sign Language (ASL) - English Interpreting, the professional requirements can often feel uncertain and overwhelming. Moreover, having a comprehensive understanding of the crucial checkpoints that lead to achieving field-ready status is simply a single component within the school-to-work gap for new interpreters. Additionally, knowing where to search for the tools and resources that are available supports to graduates in this position is another disparity within the interpreting realm. These core responsibilities and duties for success as a field-ready interpreter are the most common struggles that newly graduated interpreters face after graduation. The purpose of this action research study is to explore the impact of mentorship on my ability to combat these core issues as I navigate the school-to-work gap, in addition to its effects on the growth of my required technical skills in becoming career ready. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Amanda R. Smith Elisa M. Maroney Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13323 Title "Will I Ever Feel Ready?" How to Prepare for the ASL Interpreting Field Creator Ashlynne M Setness Subject readiness interpreting confidence Date 8/4/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract During my time in graduate school at Western Oregon University, I received plenty of opportunities for gaining professional field experience to improve my skills with the support of my professors and other interpreters. Nevertheless, I found myself asking the question “Will I ever feel ready?” regarding working as an interpreting professional. In this action research project, I ask the following research question: How did practices of self-care, paired with technical skill development, impact my sense of readiness in entering the field of signed language interpreting? In this project, I will look at activities that students, recent graduates, and novice interpreters entering the profession can utilize to feel more confident in their abilities and feel “ready”. The results may help students and novice interpreters find strategies for readiness. At the same time, it will demonstrate more ways to feel more prepared and confident to enter the profession with improved skills. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies: Theory and Practice Note Amanda Smith Elisa Maroney Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13322 Title I'm a Failure: Identifying, Challenging, and Reframing Cognitive Distortions in the Interpreting Profession Creator Terricka D. Cabrera Subject ASL interpreting self-talk self-doubt Date 8/12/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This action research project investigates the effects of identifying, challenging, and reframing cognitive distortions (negative self-talk) on interpreter anxiety and self-doubt. Previous literature on the subject have discussed interpreters’ well-being, the implications of workplace anxiety and self-doubt, the barriers in the field as an interpreter of color, and how negative self-talk can manifest itself in interpreting. Data was collected and analyzed for eleven weeks from November to June 2023 using a modified version of Beck’s (1970, as cited in Burns, 1980) Daily Record of Dysfunctional Thoughts. The results showed that identifying, challenging, and reframing cognitive distortions did mitigate feelings of self-doubt and anxiety whenever there was a triggering event. Overall, this action research project pinpointed the roots of my self-doubt and anxiety as well as techniques to challenge and reframe my way of thinking. This finding indicates that incorporating self-talk into my self-care routine can lead to a long, successful, and fulfilling career. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith Audrey Ramirez-Loudenback Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13321 Title Hip Hop Mind in the Music Classroom Creator Tamara Maximovich Subject Hip Hop Pedagogy Action Research Music Education Date 11/19/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Abstract This essay is an action research project intended to answer the following research questions: How can each tenet of Hip Hop Pedagogy be effectively used as a framework in my classroom to help students enjoy school and take deep interest in their own development? And Music classrooms are sometimes viewed by students as “old fashioned”. So how can Hip Hop Pedagogy bring music education into the future and rekindle student excitement in their own musical growth? Literature on music education is reviewed and used to inform this project. Data was collected from a middle school choir classroom and analyzed to answer these questions and help me become a better teacher. License CC-BY-NC-SA (attribution, non-commercial, share alike) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Xiaopeng Gong James Reddan Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13320 Title Increasing Opportunities for Integrating Makerspaces into Rural Elementary Schools Professional Project Creator Edward M Nichols Subject makerspace professional development engagement Date 6/1/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This professional project explores the potential benefits and challenges of integrating makerspaces into rural elementary schools. Makerspaces offer experiential learning opportunities beyond worksheets and screen time, a more student-driven approach supported by both the tenets of constructivism and constructionism. This learning style can deepen students' understanding of core concepts and engagement in STEM and other academic subjects. School-based makerspaces also benefit students by introducing 21st-century skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving in elementary schools. The maker movement, which began in the early 2000s, encourages participants to design, build, and experiment with various materials and tools. Adopting a school setting provides an integrated education option for schools and their teachers. While makerspaces have become increasingly popular in urban and suburban areas, rural schools face unique challenges when implementing them. Drawing on existing literature and information collected from rural school educators allows the identification of critical strategies for overcoming these challenges and increasing opportunities for integrating makerspaces into rural elementary schools. Creating a dynamic website to support educators in bringing maker education to their schools is outlined. This site contains resources for funding, lessons, projects, and research to support implementation. Educators are also encouraged to have a voice by asking questions and posting resources themselves. In addition, I have also facilitated multiple professional development sessions designed to familiarize rural teachers with the implementation of makerspaces. Through careful planning, collaboration, and creative use of resources, makerspaces can be integrated into rural schools. When successful, this integration provides students with engaging and enriching learning experiences that prepare them for success in a rapidly changing world. Degree Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Note Joshua Schulze Gregory Zobel Cristina Trecha Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13319 Title Supporting Students’ and Educators’ Mental Health and Emotional Needs Using Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Creator Jessica Anne Lane Subject culturally responsive pedagogy mental health language arts Date 6/16/2023 Type Text Language eng Abstract The use of focused relationship-building exercises can be of benefit to all students, regardless of background or situation, as it helps promote a sense of community in the classroom and provides a space where students feel seen and heard, beyond just the academic. Language arts classrooms are uniquely positioned to foster these environments, as students explore different facets of the human experience through literature. The core philosophical goal of assisting students’ in the development of strong and stable mental health in the context of the English language arts classroom is supported by culturally responsive pedagogy, as affirming and supporting students while creating bonds and building relationships is shown to increase their connection to their educational community. With the implementation of relationship-building exercises in the classroom, it would be of benefit to ascertain whether such exercises have a measurable impact on students’ classroom engagement, both socially and academically. Exploring and analyzing this activity can help inform future classroom methods wherein educators use an expanded awareness of the impact of such actions to develop teaching and relational methods to benefit students. License CC-BY-NC-ND (attribution, non-commercial, no derivatives) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Xiaopeng Gong Lin Wu Hillary Fouts Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13318 Title Factors Contributing to Educational Interpreter Turnover Creator Miranda Mayeux Subject : educational interpreting employment turnover Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The purpose of this study was to identify the contributing factors of employee turnover among a specialized group within the field of education: sign language interpreters. More aptly named educational interpreters, these professionals work to provide sign language interpretation services to D/deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students within a mainstream K–12 setting. In this study, why interpreters previously employed as educational interpreters or sign language facilitators within the Dallas-Fort Worth geographical area left their jobs was explored. The study sought connections between potential burnout and educational interpreter turnover, as well as specific factors related to their separation from school districts. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith Jordan Ward Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13317 Title Equity begins by owning what is ugly: discussing race, culture, and identity through storytelling and culturally sustaining pedagogy Creator Tobias Z. King Subject Culturally sustaining pedagogy critical self-reflection autoethnographic literary inquiry Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This professional project is about the application of culturally sustaining pedagogy upon my own teaching practice for the benefit of a more inclusive and culturally congruent educational experience. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Joshua Schulze Carmen Caceda Ryan Topper Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13316 Title Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Teaching Literacy Skills in Math Class Creator Robert A Krause Jr Date 6/1/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The purpose of the action research project was to determine Culturally Responsive teaching strategies in the classroom as well as what strategies best support students developing literacy skills in a mathematics classroom. Through a literature review, I was able to gain a better understanding of these strategies and how to use them in my classroom. I focus on the following three research questions: 1) What Culturally responsive pedagogy will help create a Culturally responsive environment in my classroom? 2) What Culturally responsive teaching strategies will I implement in my teaching to better support all students? 3) What strategies are the most effective in developing students' literacy skills in my mathematics classroom? To answer these questions, I analyzed my lesson plans, observations, and personal journals. The goal was through answering these questions was to gain a better understanding of which strategies students responded well to and which allowed them to grow in their mathematical and literacy knowledge. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Joshua Shulze Tara Heikila Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13315 Title Using Culturally Relevant Teaching to Develop Critical Thinking in Secondary Chemistry Creator Emily Hamel Subject culturally relevant pedagogy culturally relevant science instruction culturally relevant chemistry instruction Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This action research was conducted in order to enhance student engagement and critical thinking skills in a rural, secondary chemistry classroom. Culturally relevant pedagogy was used as a framework for designing curriculum and incorporating new practices into teaching an inquiry unit about chemical reactions and environmental pollution. After a literature review was conducted to gather evidence of culturally relevant practices in the science classroom, three types of qualitative data were gathered during the teaching of the unit designed around culturally relevant framework. A qualitative analysis was conducted on the three sources of data (journal entries, formal observation feedback, and student artifacts). The results expressed three themes: Lived experiences and real-world applications in student engagement; Genuine critical thinking opportunities in inquiry; and Counter-narratives and perspectives in the solutions aspect of inquiry. It was discovered that student engagement increased when the science content surrounded one common theme for the unit, and when content is contextualized with students' experiences and background knowledge. Further, supporting student responses with feedback that encourages critical thinking engaged students in developing their critical thinking skills, which were then applied when considering other perspectives and scientific thinking from other cultures in the formation of solutions in inquiry. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Xiaopeng Gong Jennifer Hampel Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13314 Title Self-Reported Readiness to Work and Self-Assessed Fluency in Hearing, Emergent, Second Modality-Second Language (M2L2) American Sign Language (ASL)-English Interpreters Creator Crystal Rojas Subject M2L2 ASL interpreter fluency ASL interpreter work readiness ASL interpreter education Date 6/1/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The largest group of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are working into their second modality-second language (M2L2). They are working into a language they most likely did not grow up with and were first exposed to in college. This population is not likely to be fluent upon graduation and are most likely to face a gap in their skills. There is ample research on ASL interpreters and the gap. This group has been researched and spoken about, however, there is little to no information on their perspective regarding their own fluency and readiness. A survey was conducted to see how this group rated their ASL fluency and work readiness. Most of the 55 M2L2 ASL-English interpreters surveyed felt they were not fluent when they entered the field, however more than half felt they were ready and cited positive feedback from their professors, mentors, peers, and the deaf community as reasons they felt ready. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Elisa Maroney Amanda Smith Audrey Ramirez-Loudenback Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13313 Title Promoting Self-Efficacy in Writing: A Middle School Narrative Writing Unit Creator Mary Katelyn Lowman Subject writing anxiety narrative writing self efficacy Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Students who demonstrate self-efficacy in writing are more likely to persevere through challenging writing assignments, revise and edit their work, and set writing goals. They are motivated to learn and improve. Students who lack self-efficacy in writing lack these intrinsic skills. When assigned a writing piece, they often complain or simply stare blankly at their papers, unsure of how to even begin. These students’ issues do not stem solely from a fear of poor grades in writing but rather from a number of practical writing deficiencies: difficulties organizing thoughts, hand cramps while writing, or difficulties envisioning the audience. These issues, and many more, can often lead to procrastination, stress, and writer's block. Writing anxiety and apprehension are particularly prevalent in Emergent Bilingual learners because they may lack both writing and linguistic skills to confidently complete a writing task. This writing unit aims to address these issues by having students complete short writing assignments, targeting narrative writing skills, culminating in a final fictional narrative, building in peer feedback, revision, and reflection. The unit uses the process-genre approach to teaching writing as the framework and includes explicit strategy instruction to build students’ writing confidence. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Joshua Schulze Valerie Brooks Julia Drizin Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13312 Title Culturally Relevant Teaching, From Theory to Practice in a Secondary Health Class Creator Kristine Rosentrater Subject Culturally Relevant Teaching Secondary Health Education Date 6/1/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Culturally Relevant Teaching is a theory driven by the teachers' ability to relate the content of their classroom to the cultural backgrounds of their students. As a health teacher, I set out to discover if I could make Culturally Relevant Teaching more than a theory. Through the use of the cycle of effective teaching: Lesson planning, teaching methods, and assessments, I examine if CRT will go from theory to actionable practice in my secondary health classroom. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Xiaopeng Gong Loren Wisniewski Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13311 Title Teaching Academic Writing to High School English Language Learners Using a Genre Based Pedagogy Creator Lory Cruz-Esquivel Subject Genre Based Pedagogy Writing Instruction Academic Language Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language sgn-US eng Abstract Analyzing a text, identifying key ideas, and connecting ideas with transitions… These are just a few of the writing tasks students are given that without the proper support can be difficult to achieve. Many students including English Language Learners (ELLs) experience a lack of access to mastering the kinds of academic language needed to succeed in and out of the classroom. This professional project set out to investigate the effectiveness of an instructional guide created in response to the academic writing needs of ELLs. The instructional guide was implemented in a stand alone high school English Language Development classroom over the course of 10 weeks. Throughout the instructional period, students engaged in academic writing tasks using a genre based approach to demystify the genre features of informative texts in order to create their own informative magazine article. Results from the implementation were used to inform not only the instructional development of the guide, but also to voice and advocate for access to meaningful writing instruction that is culturally and linguistically responsive to ELLs. License CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Joshua Schulze Maria Dantas-Whitney Amy Bowden Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13310 Title Classroom Libraries and Instructional Strategies Creator Kaitlynn Cantu Subject classroom libraries instructional strategies Date 6/16/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The purpose of this Action Research Project is for an educator to create, implement, and analyze a project within a classroom setting. This project was to explore the effectiveness and engagement of a library within classroom instruction. Specifically, this research examined the instructional strategies of including the library’s contents within instruction. The research also examined the creation and organization of the classroom library. My work will be reviewed and critiqued to use better instructional strategies and engagements to create an effective classroom library. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Joshua Schulze Carmen Deol Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13309 Title How Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Justice Practices Cultivate an Inclusive Drama Classroom Creator Delaney Barbour Subject theatre restorative justice middle school Date 6/1/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract During the course of this Action Research Project, or ARP, I studied the relationship of restorative justice practices and the community, inclusivity, and social emotional learning of a middle school drama classroom. My classes began every day in an intentional restorative justice circle over the research period, answered a predetermined check-in question, and wrote reflections in a personal journal. In order to gather data on the effect of the morning circles, I had them make journal entries, I answered daily journal entries, and recorded supervising teachers’ observations. In addition to those data points, I collected two anonymous surveys, one at the beginning of the research period and one at the end. These various forms of data collected revealed an overall positive trend towards students’ feelings of belonging, community, and inclusivity from the introduction of the restorative justice circles to the end of the data collection period. Limitations I encountered included disruptions in class time for mandatory state testing and lockdowns in response to various threats. However, even with those limitations in mind, the overall effect that restorative circles had on students’ sense of belonging and community was positive. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Marie LeJeune Joshua Shulze Nicole Accuardi Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13308 Title Building Curriculum from OER: An Online US History Unit Creator MaKaila Hiddleston Subject K-12 Curriculum UDL Date 5/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Abstract My project explores the uses of Open Educational Resources (OER) in the K-12 Educational Landscape. Upon discovering the gaps in education that OER could cover and bridge, I decided to create a cohesive unit comprised entirely of OER. The purpose of this project was to create a resource for teachers to utilize when searching for online content for instruction, clear up any confusion about OER, and show that OER can be used within the Universal Design for Learning framework. I created a website for teachers to access in order to learn more about OER and utilize the unit I created from OER. License CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Joshua Schulze Marie LeJeune Gregory Zobel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13307 Title Addressing Disruptive and Aggressive Tendencies in Elementary Education: Effective Behavioral Interventions for Students Creator Sydney LaMont Subject Behavioral interventions elementary behavior classroom management Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This professional project discusses the effectiveness of behavioral interventions within the scope of elementary education. The author goes through to describe previous interventions that have been studied and their success rate. She also describes her professional experience with a select few interventions in accordance with her own students. Degree Master of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education Note Joshua Schulze Ya-Fang Cheng Katrina Hovey Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13306 Title Middle School Emergent Bilinguals and their Classmates use Storytelling in the Social Studies Classroom to Promote Learning and an Inclusive Learning Environment Creator Hayden Tedrow Subject emergent bilinguals storytelling Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Emergent bilinguals are an underserved population in many middle school social studies classrooms. They encounter the double-demands of understanding the content of social studies while also developing English language skills. Storytelling serves as a universally-human pedagogical strategy that teachers can use to ensure equitable teaching strategies within their classrooms. In this professional project, students used narrative writing as well as dramatic performance as a means to make meaning of complex social studies texts. Language lessons were embedded throughout the course of the social studies instruction. The results of this project were shared with other social studies teachers within the local PLC to better equip these teachers for meeting the needs of emergent bilinguals. Degree Master of Science in Education: Reading Note Joshua Schulze Chloe Hughes Marcus Wenzel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13305 Title Effects of Proper Intervention on Elementary Aged Students Creator Shelby Faherty Subject literacy intervention RTI Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This project showcases the importance of literacy education within a rural school district. This project takes you through the process in which was followed to bring an intervention system into a school that lacked a complete one. Degree Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education Note Joshua Schulze Marie LeJeune Amy Bowden Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13304 Title Teacher Mentoring and Retention Creator Brittany Kauffman Subject Teacher Mentoring Retention Date 6/17/0023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract A look at the correlation between quality teacher mentor programs and their effect on teacher retention. This project focuses on shifting our current mentor program to a more beneficial program for new teachers and also providing resources and support for new teachers. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Joshua Schulze Dana Ulveland Stephanie Waters Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13303 Title Increasing Student Ownership in the General Music Classroom Creator Christiana Zollner Date 6/1/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract How can a teacher increase student ownership in the music curriculum? This is the essential question guiding the action research in this paper. The elementary general music classroom can be uncomfortable when not all students feel musically inclined yet they are still required to attend class, participate, and be graded in their musical ability. On top of music class, many schools require the music teacher to put on a community performance where students sing for their families. While music can be one of the purest forms of self-expression, such conditions could cause students to feel forced into unwanted activities that do not express who they are. Through using critical pedagogical techniques such as inviting students to form different aspects of their own music program, teachers can create a curriculum with their students that better represents who they are. Research has shown that when music is taught in more communal ways where students are given more choice as to how to participate or at what level, they are more successful in the music classroom. For my research I invited students to contribute to their upcoming music program in a multitude of open-ended ways and journaled my classroom observations as well as collected data surrounding how many students elected to speak or solo at the concert, data on the varied ways that students contributed to the program, data on how students were feeling and what they were looking forward to, and how and when students were engaged. The data I collected will be a firm foundation from which to continue the work or continually getting ideas and feedback from students and implementing them into the curriculum to create a program that comes from the students. Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13302 Title How Inclusion Can Benefit General and SPED Students Creator Miykayah Risseeuw Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Struggling students isn’t something new. In fact, I would say that high school students today are struggling more so today than they have in decades. After political turmoil, a pandemic, war, and overall unrest in our country and the world, it’s no surprise that school isn’t the first thing students put effort and energy into. With many students with mental health issues, a struggling home life, and/or issues in understanding the lessons, I wanted to see if some of the resources and accommodations those with IEPs and 504s needed in my class could help other students as well. This research centered around creating a safe and inclusive environment while allowing students to demonstrate their learning in diverse ways. The data collected consisted of journal entries, informal and formal assessments, observations, and feedback. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13301 Title The Effects of Video Demonstrations in Education Creator Emily Hickman Tarbell Subject Video Demonstrations Virtual learning Technology in the classroom Date 6/16/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This professional project explores the benefits of video demonstrations towards English Language Learners (ELLs), students with disabilities, absent students, and colleagues. It explains how these videos can make instruction easier and provide a leadership opportunity between content PLCs. Degree Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Note Joshua Schulze Michael Hofmann Melada Reichman Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13300 Title Teaching Music in Today's Classrooms: Issues of Equity, Inclusion, and Classroom Climate Creator Drew E Medak Subject Music Equity Jazz Education Classroom Climate Retention Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The purpose of this study is to critically examine the issues of equity, retention, and motivation in today’s music classrooms, and also examine my own teaching practices in order to ask myself these questions: Am I fostering a life-long love and curiosity for music for all my students as well as giving them relevant skills to enter the ever-changing job market if they choose to do so? Or am I still resorting to the methods my former music teachers used to develop unhealthy attitudes about music and holding unrealistic expectations about their future as a musician? As you read this study, you will see my research questions addressed throughout: How will I navigate through being a music educator when all of these “old-school” achievement-based expectations are still put in place by many school districts? How can I teach my kids healthy competition in conjunction with learning how to love music and create a healthy learning environment? What are better ways I can advocate, help, and support all my students that really need it while still maintaining a steady momentum in the classroom and goals that every student can feel great about achieving? Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Joshua Schulze Patrick Limbert Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13299 Title It’s Not Just About the Art: Helping Students Become Active Learners Through a Culturally Responsive Arts Curriculum Creator Teresa L. Hire Subject culturally responsive teaching middle school visual art participatory pedagogy Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Culturally responsive arts curriculum research in a racially/ethnically diverse Title I middle school arts classroom found that student engagement and participation increased after implementing lessons that connected to various cultural funds of knowledge. Connections to student background experiences included exploratory lessons on: planting seeds and visually documenting growth and transplanting seedlings to school garden; exploring Pacific Islander culture, patterns, and symbolism in Samoan tapa cloth designs with a survey of personal student identity; and hands-on exploration of form by using generational familiarity with Lego toys to create the illusion of 3D form on paper and digitally, as well as inventing and modeling new Lego pieces in clay. Increased engagement was documented in student sketchbooks, artistic projects, exit tickets, student reflections, and teacher observations. Literature in the field of culturally responsive teaching outlined by Geneva Gay (2000), and her five tenets, was used as the pedagogical framework to provide novel examples for teachers to implement in a middle school visual art classroom. In the closing reflection of the action research project, teachers will discover that a meaningful arts curriculum “is not just about the art”. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Xiaopeng Gong Paula Booth Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13298 Title Increasing Academic Engagement Using Universal Design for Learning in a High School English Language Arts Classroom Creator Alisha Jordan Subject Integrating UDL Multiple means of representation engagement strategies Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Everyone learns differently. In a classroom of 37 students, the range of learning styles and preferences is large. Engaging each and every student within an English Language Arts classroom can be challenging, especially when considering a post-pandemic demographic. These students are quick to understand difficult concepts, but also quick to lose interest in academic settings. Engagement is the key to having a successful and fulfilling educational experience. Without academic engagement, students are left without motivation to pursue higher degrees of understanding within any given content area. Using Universal Design for Learning, a framework designed to engage all students in methods that capture the abilities of each individual, can increase academic engagement among high school students, thus increasing academic successes. In this study, a variety of data sources were analyzed to determine the effectiveness of Universal Design for Learning as an engagement framework strategy. Critical analysis about the formatting of lesson and unit plans, analytic memos, and student feedback provided the basis of the effectiveness of Universal Design for Learning within an 11th grade English Language Arts classroom. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Marie LeJeune Melanie Landon-Hayes Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13297 Title Language Focused Professional Development for Educators Serving Emerging Bilingual Students Creator Maribel Ortiz Subject Bilingual Education Emerging Bilinguals Professional Development Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Language-Focused Professional Development for Educators Serving Emerging Bilingual Students - A project that looks into the importance of bilingual educators receiving professional development in Spanish and about Spanish so that emerging bilingual learners receive high-quality instruction. Degree Master of Science in Education: Reading Note Joshua Schulze Chloë Hughes Verónica Montes Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13296 Title EMPOWER: Orientation Modules for Pre-Education Freshmen at Western Oregon University Creator Kolbie Kopp Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The transition from high school to college is a challenging time for many. According to the literature, one of the greatest barriers students face during this time is college preparedness, which results in various academic, social, and psychological needs. To add to that, the transition and adjustment experience is increasingly more complex for those who are a Student of Color, low-income, or first-generation. Fortunately, research suggests that new student orientations are a means of meeting students’ needs and positively impacting their transition and adjustment experience. Therefore, this professional project aims to better meet the needs of incoming Pre-Education freshmen at Western Oregon University by revamping our current orientation system. With personal observations and the observations of others, research performed in the literature review, and knowledge of learning, motivation, and instructional design theories as the guiding light, over the course of five weeks I developed an asynchronous orientation with various modules. While feedback supporting the effectiveness of the orientation was not able to be gathered due to time constraints, a system to collect feedback has been implemented. As students begin to complete the orientation, feedback collected will be used to update the modules each year to ensure we are successfully meeting students' diverse needs and in turn, aiding in their successful transition and adjustment experience. Degree Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Note Joshua Schulze Olivia Flores Gregory Zobel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13295 Title Incorporating Music, Movement, and Activity Based Methodology into a Traditional Science Lecture Creator Travis Torgerson Subject Music Movement and Activity Based Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract I teach biology, fish and wildlife science, agriculture science, and social dance. What I would like to focus on for my project is how music, interactions, and physical activity (such as dance) help people with trouble focusing. I will look at how music and physical activity cannot only help people focus but can increase the power of belief in themselves that allows them to focus. What I would like to do for my project is to pick a science-related project in the realm of my expertise like fish and wildlife, agriculture, etc., and figure out how to make a lesson plan that is designed to teach about the subject incorporating music and dance to help one’s focus and learning about the subject along with their motivation and self-belief. I think it could be a useful tool to tie music and social interactions such as dance into learning a serious subject such as wildlife education and or agriculture education. The lesson will be an eight-lesson series that incorporates music and movement/physical activity into learning about physical science for a unit about motion. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Joshua Schulze Lila Reid Randall Dana Ulveland Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13294 Title Revising a Fourth-Grade Math Unit Using Self-Paced and Blended Learning Strategies Creator Arriel Robinson Subject Modern Classroom Modern Classroom Instruction Date 6/16/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The COVID-19 Pandemic highlighted the learning gaps between students and their academic needs. It also widened the gap between student abilities and has pushed for teaching and learning to adjust. Research has shown that, in most cases, implementing a self-paced and blended learning model within various content areas helps to improve student scores and attitudes. However, much of this research is focused on grade levels above the elementary level. In this Professional Project, I revise and implement my district's adopted math curriculum to fit this style of teaching and learning better within a 4th-grade classroom setting. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Joshua Schulze Randall (Dana) Ulveland Gregory Zobel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13293 Title Utilizing Direct Phonemic Awareness Instruction to Support Intervention in a Title Ⅰ First- Grade Classroom Creator Sapphire Dorfman Subject Phonemic awareness phoneme-graphing mapping intervention Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This project follows my journey as an early-years educator and my experience implementing direct phonemic awareness instruction into my classroom. For many years, research has supported the use of direct and explicit phonemic awareness instruction into the classroom setting to support reading acquisition in beginning readers. To accomplish this, the Heggerty (2022) and the UFLI (2022) curriculums were implemented in a first grade classroom setting. Growth and literacy development for the students and myself were highlighted by the use of vignettes and supporting images. Reflections on the project showed a positive correlation between direct phonemic awareness instruction and overall literacy development. Advocacy and professional development opportunities are proposed as future endeavors to educate others about the importance of phonemic awareness instruction. Degree Master of Science in Education: Reading Note Joshua Schulze Marie LeJeune Chloe Hughes Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13292 Title Creating and Implementing a Website to Enhance the Socialization and Participation within a High School Anime Club Creator Jessica N. Patty Subject effects of COVID-19 after school clubs social-emotional skills and technology Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Abstract As a club advisor at Reynolds High School, I created an Anime Club website which was introduced to students to enhance their in-person participation during our weekly club meetings, as well as increase social-emotional learning by bringing high interest topics to students virtually, that they then discussed face-to-face with their peers. I chose creating a website for the Anime Club as my project because I want to help my students to socialize with one another in person, by implementing discussions and activities during club meetings and referring to the club website as an anchor to something we all have access to, as well as sharpen my skills in educational technology. License CC-BY (attribution) Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Joshua Schulze Madeline Hunt Kevin Helfman Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13291 Title Exploring Co-Teaching in an Integrated ELA/ELD Secondary Classroom Creator Cierra M. La Bounty Subject Co-Teaching Collaborative Teaching Emergent-Bilinguals Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Co-teaching refers to a model in which two educators work together to teach students in the classroom setting. Co-teaching has been found to benefit both educators and students, however co-teaching can also present a variety of challenges. The research and analysis in this project focuses on the impacts of co-teaching on a new career teacher’s experiences, and on what co-teaching looks like in a 6th grade integrated English Language Arts and English Language Development class. Additionally, the project explores the potential impacts of co-teaching on student learning, particularly students who are Emergent Bilinguals. The findings highlight how co-teaching has benefited me as a new teacher, how co-teaching is implemented in my school setting, and how it impacts students. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Joshua Schulze Alicia Wenzel Jessica Dougherty Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13290 Title Are ITPs all that they’re cracked up to be? Evaluating the Role of Formal Education for Signed Language Interpreters in Brazil Creator Elizabeth Lundquist Subject Interpreter training Brazil Libras Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This research aims to examine the history of interpreter education in Brazil and evaluate the importance of having formal training as a standard practice for interpreters. The intent of this research is to understand how beneficial formal education is in teaching the interpreting process by analyzing the quality of interpreting, the type of training, and the amount of training received by each interpreter. In this study, the type of interpreter education feasible in the Brazilian context is described, the process or phases of implementing this training is explored, and the practical steps necessary for a formal training program to be established in Brazil is discussed. This study used a mixed-method approach to survey and follow-up interviews. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Amanda Smith Elisa Maroney Colleen Jones Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13289 Title Where is the Power to Change the World? Using Storytelling to Achieve Quality Learning Creator E James Omelina Subject Storytelling business education Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract It’s festival time and everyone is singing and dancing. Rising to the stage, The High Aldwin approaches the four candidates for his apprenticeship. He intones, “Forget all you know, or all you think you know. All that you require is your intuition. The power to control the world is in which finger?” He then spreads his fingers out and invites the candidates to pick one. Each candidate chooses. Except Willow, he hesitates. He is seemingly ready to pick one of his own fingers but then he changes his mind and selects one of The High Aldwin’s fingers. The High Aldwin then declares that there will be no apprentice this year. (Howard, 1988) If you have ever seen Willow, you know the answer to this question. If you haven’t seen this marvelous collaboration between George Lucas, and Ron Howard, I highly recommend seeing it. I am going to spoil this scene at the beginning for those who haven’t seen it. In a later scene The High Aldwin answers the question for Willow. The answer is one of your own fingers. The High Aldwin from Willow exemplifies INTASC standard 2. The teacher understands that each learner’s cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical development influences learning and knows how to make instructional decisions that build on the learns’ strength and needs. (Council of Chief State School Officers, 2011, p. 10) Storytelling is student based and I have decided to focus on this standard while answering the question, “Is quality learning achieved through storytelling? Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Joshua Schulze Andrew Spellman Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13288 Title Creating Meaningful-Culturally Responsive Art Learning Experiences for Secondary Students Creator Kimberley Tzung Mei Vu Subject Visual Art Class Pacific Northwest CRT Date 6/16/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This action research documents my growth as a teacher during my teacher preparation program with a focus on how I can adjust the existing lesson plans to be more choice-driven and culturally responsive. With an increasing population of culturally and linguistically diverse students, there is a need to implement instruction that is responsive and meaningful to all students, and for students to gain exposure to different cultures so they can navigate socially, develop empathy, and be culturally competent in working with an increasingly diverse population. Providing an enriching curriculum in which differences can be celebrated in a classroom environment can be achieved by using a culturally responsive framework which will serve as a guide to my action research study. Modifications that I will use to determine the effectiveness of my teaching and to find patterns to engage students' learning are choices for students, simplification of the instruction and project, providing additional language support, and infusing equity into my art lessons. Although these modifications have helped increase engagement within my classroom, there were areas in which can be greatly improved upon in my teaching practices. As a whole, this research has helped me to see which areas were lacking or could be further explored. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Marie LeJeune Marie Zens Melanie Landon-Hays Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13287 Title The Converse Podcast: A Podcast By Teachers, For Teachers Creator Rhyan G. Shultis Subject podcast teaching education Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract My project was the development and creation of a podcast geared for teachers to get advice to support their day-to-day tasks teaching. The episodes are backed by research and are conversational in nature, making it easy to listen and gain ideas/advice from. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Joshua Schulze Mandy Olsen Marcus Wenzel Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13286 Title Mind the Gap: A Survey and Critical Analysis of Diversity-Related Competencies and Standards Within ASL/English Interpreter Education Creator Nathan Brown Subject Signed Language Interpreting Adult Education and Teaching Anti-Racism Date 6/1/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract In this thesis, American Sign Language/English interpreter educators were surveyed to better understand the institutions where they work and their self-perceived abilities and knowledge as related to their ability to prepare interpreters, with special emphasis on meeting the needs of a diverse student population and preparing them to work in a diverse world. This information was then examined through a framework of Critical Social Theory to review the current situation and where interpreter education needs to continue to develop. The conclusion and results from the examination of survey data were then compared against other research to create a snapshot of progress made and potential for growth. The results show that interpreter educators have identified broad concepts of gaps in their instruction and that there are some available course materials and institutional support for progress in preparing interpreters to meet the needs of a diverse population. Yet looking critically at the self-assessed competencies, interpreter educators seem to broadly be overestimating their abilities based on incongruency in responses within this study and across other recent research. Educators and institutions should engage in further self-assessment and training to develop knowledge and awareness of gaps and to develop new skills, new materials, and new approaches for interpreter education. The success of diverse student populations, and of students in general, to be able to meet the needs of a diverse work environment relies on further improvement from educators and institutions. Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Elisa M. Maroney Amanda R. Smith Erica West Oyedele Type Thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13285 Title Use of Engaged Pedagogy in Health Education Creator Joseph Luco Subject engaged pedagogy holistic engagement Date 6/16/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This research study takes a look at teaching students in a high school health education from the lens of engaged pedagogy. It examines how students respond to taking a holistic approach to teaching and relationship building. Examined within the research are strategies and techniques used to explore the effectiveness of engaging learning and participation. Data was collected and analyzed to determine if my approach accomplished what I set out to do. I highlight what worked and what did not. As a teacher the importance of being introspective and self-critical are vital to growing one’s own practice and mastery of instruction. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Xiaopeng Gong Loren Wisniewski Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13284 Title Using Engaged Pedagogy to Foster Holistic Growth in a Physical Education Classroom Creator McKenzie M. Hunt Subject engaged pedagogy physical education elementary Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This research paper explores the implementation of engaged pedagogy, a teaching framework developed by bell Hooks, in the context of physical education (PE) to promote holistic growth among elementary school students. The study aims to create an environment that actively involves students in the learning process and connects classroom education to real-world issues. The three tenets of engaged pedagogy—holistic growth, embodied vulnerability, and connecting theory with practice—are examined through a literature review, focusing on their impact on student-teacher relationships and holistic development. The research question guiding this study is: "How can I create an environment that promotes holistic growth in elementary physical education while using engaged pedagogy?" To investigate this question, the study adopts action research principles and employs various data collection methods, including self-study aligned with professional teacher standards, teacher artifacts, clinical teacher observation, and supervisor feedback. Additionally, data collection involves student journal entries, observation feedback from the clinical and supervisor teachers, and reflection notes by the researcher. The journal entries focus on students' emotions during lessons, their impact on classmates, and their perceived strengths. The observation feedback and reflection notes provide additional insights into the effectiveness of engaged pedagogy practices in promoting holistic growth Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Xiaopeng Gong Corrine McGinnis Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13283 Title Helping Students Develop Agency in Secondary English Language Arts Creator Erin Worley Subject education English Language Arts agency Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Action research is a process wherein individuals study current literature regarding a subject, and then develop specific actions that can be taken to improve performance. In a MAT program, this research is designed to improve teaching strategies for novice educators. This Action Research Project is centered around my desire to increase student agency in secondary English Language Arts classrooms. Specifically, it focuses on how I can use differentiation, scaffolding, and other instructional strategies to motivate and engage students in the curriculum. As this is an Action Research Project, I am the main participant, and this project is designed to improve my own teaching through specific research and action. Keywords: education, English Language Arts, agency Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Joshua Schulze Charlotte Riester Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13282 Title Critical pedagogy and physical education Creator Ben Bauman Subject physical education critical pedagogy Date 6/16/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The purpose of this action research project is to examine my own teaching practices and look at how I can improve those practices and make a learning environment that is both inclusive and challenging for all students. I specifically looked at how I can use the teachings and philosophies of Paolo Freire to improve the learning environment. Before collecting and analyzing data I took a deep dive into the workings of Freire and tried to find ways to incorporate those philosophies into my teaching. Some of the big takeaways that I found from the research were that the learning environment needs to be more student-centered and allow for discourse among students and teachers. I collected data through field notes, observations, and document analysis. I analyzed that data and found some interesting results and found some great ways to implement them into my teaching. Overall this process provided me with some great techniques and improved me as an educator. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Joshua Schulze Kyla Van Voorst Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13281 Title Applying Humanistic Theory to a Secondary Mathematics Classroom Creator Timothy R. Hartley Subject Humanistic Theory Secondary Mathematics Self Efficacy Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Engaging students in a mathematics classroom can be a challenging process. With the variety of challenges students face daily, these challenges are factors that influence a student’s behavior and performance within the classroom. Humanistic Theory in the mathematics classroom allows teachers a framework with which to support their students through encouragement and building students’ motivation while continuing to teach mathematics on a daily basis. The research I conducted focused on how I planned for the lessons I taught, the observational feedback given back to me from my university supervisor and two cooperating teachers, and my daily reflections from teaching days in my focus classroom. These observations are used as I use both quantitative and qualitative analysis to analyze my teaching practice, in my hope to become a better mathematics teacher. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Marie LeJeune Melanie Landon-Hays Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13280 Title Employing Culturally Responsive Teaching and Student-Led Inquiry in Diverse Classrooms to Increase Engagement and Student Success Creator Brian Bohannon Subject Culturally Responsive Teaching Student-led Inquiry Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Abstract The classroom is in all ways a diverse environment which is hard to adapt and control. Traditional educational models take that difficulty and ignore it – they do not adapt to the needs of their students. These systems reach fewer students, and inevitably the first students who are lost come from diverse backgrounds. Culturally Responsive Teaching (Gay, 2000) is a philosophical framework for learning environments that turns traditional systems on their heads. The goal of Culturally Responsive Teaching, as is the goal of this study, is to diversify the various curricula that students interact with in the school building. When done right, students engage at a higher rate, they identify more closely with the content, and are more likely to view themselves in a positive manner. This research is a self-study in Culturally Responsive Teaching. Students will interact with a semester curriculum designed entirely around their own choice. Students will choose a topic and conduct subsequent research, eventually producing an argumentative essay. The curriculum design satisfies all parts of the learning environment’s English 12 standards map, while introducing elements of student choice that are otherwise impossible. Students have the opportunity to investigate their own backgrounds, cultures, hobbies, and interests in a new way, and the impacts this has on engagement will be measured in this study. License CC-BY-ND (attribution, no derivatives) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Marie Lejeune Melanie Landon-Hays Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13279 Title Fostering Engagement Through Critical Literacy and Academic Literacy Creator Taylor Mead Subject Critical Literacy Engagement Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract In this action research project, I aim to enhance student engagement in my classroom by utilizing the Academic and Critical Literacy strategies I have learned throughout this process. To create a conducive environment for my students' meaningful learning experiences, I must ensure their active participation in learning. If I want my students to become individuals who challenge the world and advocate for justice, I must build their trust and establish a community that promotes student engagement. My personal teaching goal is to use my knowledge of Critical and cross-curricular academic literacy gained from this action research to boost student engagement and foster critically literate thinkers. This is where my journey to develop students into individuals who think critically and analytically begins. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Xiaopeng Gong Jessica Dowdy Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13278 Title Promoting Student Engagement Through Culturally Relevant Lens in Secondary Mathematics Classrooms Creator James Kelson Subject Mathematics Engagement Culturally Relevant Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract In secondary mathematics classes, students lack engagement. In other fields, research shows that using a Culturally Relevant Pedagogy tends to increase student engagement rates from different cultural backgrounds. This action research is to determine the effectiveness of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in secondary mathematics classrooms on student engagement. This compared a classroom that mirrored a classroom teaching method typically observed on the Western Coast. In my clinical experience, data was collected to determine which pedagogical approach displayed higher levels of engagement. Data collected was from informal and formal observations from my students, cooperating teacher, field supervisor, and my own reflections. This study found classrooms that use Culturally Relevant Pedagogies and more traditional classrooms have the same level of academic success and engagement. However, there is a slight increase in students feeling invited into the classroom and level of ownership and responsibility in the Culturally Relevant Classroom. This is shown in the openness of communication between the students and educators in the Culturally Relevant classroom compared to the traditional classroom where students’ communication is individualized. Planning and practicing Culturally Relevant Pedagogy also allows educators to understand their students and create meaningful, engaging, lessons and assessments. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Xiaopeng Gong Michael Jennings Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13277 Title Cultural Paradigms in Music Education Creator Ashley Wilson Date 6/17/0023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Band is a highly differentiated subject in its nature and can become easily overwhelming to students who lack knowledge and skills to participate in activities in class. This can result in difficulty getting students to participate in activities and engage in manners that will make them successful. Cultural paradigms, the most important determinant of behaviors, dictate how a student may think and act in the classroom. Using culturally relevant pedagogy as a framework for understanding student learning patterns, this action research project sought to use culturally relevant strategies to promote higher levels of engagement and participation from all students in the music classroom. The belief is that students will have achieved academic success when engaged because their assets will have been used to connect prior knowledge to new knowledge, enabling them to make decisions and problem solve with little guidance. This research included an investigation of my lesson plans and instructional strategies in order to increase participation and engagement in the music classroom. Using reflective journaling and observation methods, this analysis was compared to student learning patterns represented by behaviors exhibited in class. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Xiaopeng Gong Danny Hunt Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13276 Title Feedback in the Classroom: How and Why? Creator Shea White-Toney Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract In this professional project, I examine the importance of feedback in the classroom and outline the best practices as deemed by the relevant literature. In addition, I discuss the numerous challenges associated with giving feedback. For my study, I assigned a one-page paper to two different classes; in one class, I return feedback that is noted effective by the literature (i.e. timely, specific, non-judgemental, etc.), and in the other class, I give feedback that is deemed ineffective by the literature. One week later, I assigned a similar assignment and noted the differences in improvement between the two classes. These results are then analyzed and challenged. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Joshua Schulze Jessica Dougherty Dana Ulveland Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13275 Title Implementing Multimodal Learning into Teachings and Assessments Creator Brianna Mautner Subject VARK UDL learning modalities Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Take a moment and reflect on a personal experience where you had to learn how to do something and/or process new information. Think about how the material was presented to you. Was it given verbally, or did it include information to read? When the material was provided, was there a moment when you thought, “I still do not get it.” Every learner deserves an equitable opportunity in their learning environment, and this project shows how to support diverse learners, including visual, auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic learners. This professional project was developed to include multimodal learning and UDL strategies in teachings and assessments. The project consists of a unit plan for a 3rd-grade class that incorporates VARK theory and UDL throughout the five lessons. The unit explains how to differentiate instruction to meet all students' needs and provide opportunities for learners to succeed in the classroom. Degree Master of Science in Education Note Joshua Schulze Gregory Zobel Randall Ulveland Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13274 Title Engaging and Collaborative Learning in a 4th Grade Orchestra Classroom Creator Kit Abrahamson Subject classroom management improvisation composition Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Abstract Beginning string orchestra instruction often focuses on learning concert music; therefore time for creative and collaborative projects can get minimized. However, creative instruction through lessons in basic improvisation can enhance student engagement and collaborative learning opportunities even at the earliest level of instruction. This allows students to feel connected to creating music on a more personal level. This project explores the benefits of and preconditions for including improvisation and composition lessons in a beginning orchestra classroom. License CC-BY-NC-SA (attribution, non-commercial, share alike) Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Joshua Schulze James Reddan Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13273 Title Examining Literacy in Social Studies Classrooms: the Impact of Scaffolding Strategies and Relevant Narratives of People and Place Creator Josey Koehn Subject content area literacy social studies relevant narratives of place Date 6/17/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract My Action Research Project originated from my interest in addressing the need for increased literacy skills in secondary students within the social studies content area. Throughout my clinical practice, I studied the impact of scaffolded literacy instruction and incorporating narratives of figures with identities relevant to students' lives. I found that specifically targeting reading and writing skills through scaffolding help develop my classes' ability to achieve literacy learning goals. Furthermore, my research indicated that focusing on local and diverse figures helped enhance students' interest and engagement in complex social studies texts. I will utilize the findings from this action research to improve my future instructional practices in order to be an effective interdisciplinary educator. Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Note Joshua Schulze June Morris Hillary Fouts Type Action Research Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13272 Title The Importance of Literacy Based After School Clubs Creator Marisa Eaton Subject Creative writing after school club literacy Date 6/16/2023 Type Text Image;StillImage ata (charts, tables, raw data files, etc.) Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This project features the creation and implementation of an after school creative writing club. The club took place over a 12 week period and featured an array of writing activities and projects. This projects focuses on the importance of literacy based after school enrichment, clubs as safe spaces for students, and the power of learning to write creatively. The purpose of this project is to express the need for further opportunities for students to grow as both academics and people. This project walks through the creation of the club, from start to finish, and reflects on the impact the club had on students. Degree Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Note Joshua Schulze Alicia Wenzel Randall Ulveland Type Professional Project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13256 Resource class dctype:Text Title Introduction of the Post-Incarceration Success Index: A General Quantification of the Difficulties Faced by Reintegrated Peoples Creator Michel-Ange Siaba, Stonehill College Danielle M. Carkin Lacorazza, Stonehill College Abstract Exiting incarceration and reentering society poses difficulties for many reintegrating peoples. These difficulties exist as collateral consequences, which have a direct impact on their overall quality of life and ability to seamlessly acclimatize to life beyond the walls. We propose an index that quantifies these difficulties through three dimensions: long and healthy living, the ability to earn and make a living, and social freedom. This study offers a new perspective for evaluating the efficacy of reentry efforts and policy and provides an easy-to-understand numerical description of each person's ability to reintegrate into a given state successfully. The paper also offers policy implications such an index could have and suggestions for future research. Date Available 2023 Identifier /jr3/vol2023/iss1/1/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13223 Title 2023 Academic Excellence Showcase Description Proceedings from the 2023 Academic Excellence Showcase. Date 2023-05-30 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes_2023_1 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/04/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13218 Title Straub Family Plays on Beach Creator Robert W. Straub Scrapbook Description The Straub daughters (Jane, Patty, and Peg) and son Billy cartwheel and play together with mother Pat on the beach near Pacific City. The caption in the scrapbook reads "Pacific City Discovered." This photograph was taken on the same day as the Mother's Day rally and hike in 1966. Date 1966-05-08 Type Image Identifier straub_photos/9 Source Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Language eng Coverage Pacific City, OR Rights The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Organization Western Oregon University Archives Key Words Pacific City, coast, cartwheel -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13210 Title Library Survey 2017 Executive Summary Creator Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon Description Librarians created four similar surveys (for undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff) to evaluate the use and quality of the library’s collections, services, and facilities and to identify areas for improvement. The last such comprehensive survey was in 2006, using the LibQual+™ instrument. The 2017 surveys, using the SurveyMonkey software and taking less than 10 minutes to complete, were administered April 10-30, 2017, weeks 2-4 of the academic term. Solicitations to take the survey were multifaceted: emails to campus distribution lists and to faculty by divisions; postings to social media for the library and campus; slides on WOU Portal pages, postcards sent to employee and residential student mailboxes, and tabling with tablets at the Werner University Center. After completing the anonymous survey, participants were invited to enter their WOU username for a chance to win one of five $25 gift cards to The Press, the café inside Hamersly Library. The lead investigator was Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon, Associate Professor & Public Services Librarian. IRB review was not sought since the purpose was internal program review. Date 2-14-2018 Type Text Identifier hamlibrep/1 Language eng Rights http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13202 Title Living History I: The Early Years 1853-1911 Creator WOU Digital Production Services Deborah Rezell Description Documentary featuring the creation of the city of Monmouth in 1853 and the start of Western Oregon University in 1856 as a Christian College. This project was made possible, in part, by funding from the Polk County Cultural Coalition. Produced in 2013 by WOU Digital Production Services (wouTV) at Western Oregon University. Date 2013 Identifier campusvideos/2 Language eng Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/21/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13201 Title Living History: Todd Hall, 1912-2012 Creator Undetermined Description This six minute video tells the story of Todd Hall, the first women's dormitory on campus, built in 1912 and named after the Dean of Women Jessica Todd. This video was created using archival materials from WOU Archives and was created to commemorate the centennial celebration of Todd Hall. Date 2012 Type Image; Moving Image Identifier campusvideos/1 Language eng Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13134 Title Seasonal Worker Creator Denise Visuano Description "Hard worker, short season, then rest for another year." The star is used to light up the Giant Sequoia on Monmouth Avenue each December. Date 2013 Type article Identifier weekatwou/55 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13133 Title Greetings Creator Denise Visuano Description Students greet one another near the swale on the north side of Ackerman Hall. Date 2013 Type article Identifier weekatwou/22 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13132 Title Foggy Morning Creator Denise Visuano Description Foggy morning walk in the New Grove by Ackerman Hall. Date 2013 Type article Identifier weekatwou/17 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13131 Title Field Practice Creator Denise Visuano Description A soccer player and other athletes on the Practice Fields take advantage of a break in the rain. Date 2013 Type article Identifier weekatwou/14 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13130 Title Bench Creator Natalie Wells Description "I took this picture in a crooked direction of the bend of the bench (located along Monmouth Avenue)." Date 1/27/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/74 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13129 Title Which Way? Creator Mike Wells Description Directional sign located on campus, also known as the MASH pole, a 1990 class gift, by the Information Technology Center (ITC) Building. Date 1/27/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/70 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13128 Title Western Wolf Paw Creator Natalie Wells Description "I took this picture of the big Christmas tree's roots." Giant Sequoia, 1887 class gift, located along Monmouth Avenue in front of Campbell Hall. Date 1/27/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/69 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13127 Title View from Math Creator Laurie Burton Description A view of Hamersly Library from the Winters Building. Date 1/27/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/67 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13126 Title Upside Down Tree Creator Natalie Wells Description "This tree is the big Christmas tree on campus." I stood underneath it looking up." [Giant Sequoia, 1887 class gift, located on Monmouth Avenue by Campbell Hall]. Date 1/27/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/66 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13125 Title Afternoon Sun Creator Denise Visuano Description Moss highlights behind the Werner University Center between Maaske and Winters Halls. Date 1/27/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/54 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13124 Title Rain Drops Creator Natalie Wells Description "I took this picture of it raining with a patch of grass behind it" (Grass and puddle along Monmouth Avenue). Date 1/27/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/53 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13123 Title Sundial Creator Denise Visuano Description The sundial, a 1984 class gift, is located in front of Werner University Center. Date 1/26/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/63 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13122 Title Sun on Brick Creator Tom Bergeron Description "The sun finally broke through on Saturday." Administration Building visable through the trees on Monmouth Avenue. Date 1/26/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/62 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13121 Title Winter Preview Day Creator Cecilia Mihaylo Description Inside the Werner University Center on Winter Preview Day. Date 1/26/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/46 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13120 Title Moon Over Rice Creator Tom Bergeron Description Patrons congregate for a show on the night of a full moon over Rice Auditorium. Date 1/26/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/35 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13119 Title In the Distance Creator Erin Passehl Description "One of my favorite spots to read." Taken from the third floor of Hamersly Library looking west towards the Coastal Range. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/68 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13118 Title Study Time Creator Kisty Rose Description "Studying is a major part of my experience as a college student here at Western Oregon University." Book stacks on the second floor of Hamersly Library. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/61 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13117 Title Silhouette Trees Creator Daniel Tankersley Description A grove of trees near the baseball field off Stadium Drive. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/59 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13116 Title Shadows and Reflections Creator Jerrie Lee Parpart Description "Intrigued by bark and brick textures on the south side of the Old PE Building." Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/58 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13115 Title Self Reflection's Progression Creator Jerrie Lee Parpart Description Part three of the Percent For Art triptych created by Colin Lambert and Peter Adams for Bellamy Hall in 2009. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/56 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13114 Title Welcome to Western Creator Erin Passehl Description A welcome sign to campus driving south on Monmouth Avenue. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/50 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13113 Title Beautiful Day for a Walk Creator Erin Passehl Description A young woman walks a dog near the baseball fields off Stadium Drive. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/49 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13112 Title DeVolder Family Science Center Creator Erin Passehl Description Construction of the DeVolder Family Science Center looking east. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/48 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13111 Title Sunny Friday Creator Erin Passehl Description The Health and Wellness Center and track looking east. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/47 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13110 Title Jessica S. Todd Hall Creator Nancy Ganson Description Todd Hall from across Monmouth Avenue looking west. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/44 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13109 Title Old Meeting Place Creator Jerrie Lee Parpart Description Pergola on the east side of Todd Hall, built in the early 1920s to disguise the Root Cellar and old Physical Plant. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/41 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13108 Title Symbols of Fine Art & Dance Creator Anna Holt Description "While some students carve and chisel at sculptures, others ignite fires to finish ceramic sculptures in the Outdoor Studio (Peter & Gwen Stone Pavilion, foreground) - the dance students in Maple Hall (background) ignite the fire from within themselves carving and chiseling music into movement." Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/40 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13107 Title Perspective Science Creator Jerrie Lee Parpart Description Corridor to the Natural Science Building. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/38 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13106 Title Normal Reflections Creator Jerrie Lee Parpart Description Campbell Hall (the old Normal School) shown in the reflection from the south side of Education Building. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/37 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13105 Title Sequoia Creator Nancy Ganson Description The Giant Sequoia, a class gift from 1887, in front of Campbell Hall. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/34 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13104 Title Lifts Creator Jerrie Lee Parpart Description Construction is finished for the day on the DeVolder Family Science Building. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/32 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13103 Title Birds Creator Stacy Henle Description Four bird relief sculptures created for the Percent For Art on the west side of Todd Hall. Artwork created by Suzanne Lee for the elevator addition in 2007. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/29 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13102 Title Cottage & Kiln Creator Stacy Henle Description The Peter & Gwen Stone Pavilion stands with The Cottage in the background. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/28 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13101 Title Oak Tree Creator Stacy Henle Description Pin oak tree on the west side of Campbell Hall. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/27 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13100 Title May I have this Dance? Creator Stacy Henle Description The dance studio located inside Maple Hall. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/26 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13099 Title Sequoia's Sister Creator Stacy Henle Description View of the west entrance to the Werner University Center. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/25 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13098 Title Hilbert Creator Laurie Burton Description "The squirrel's namesake (David Hilbert) is a famous mathematician." Taken inside of the Math and Nursing Building. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/24 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13097 Title Sundown Shadows Through the Tree Creator Maren Anderson Description The Hamersly Library at sunset, looking through trees from a Maaske Building office. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/23 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13096 Title New Kind of Sculpture Garden Creator Jerrie Lee Parpart Description A Physical Plant project on the south side of the Information Technology Center (ITC). Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/19 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13095 Title Early Risers Creator Denise Visuano Description Birds in the morning fog near the Practice Fields. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/13 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13094 Title Hamersly Library Creator Maren Anderson Description Hamersly Library as the sun sets from a Maaske Building office. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/12 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13093 Title Bad Moon Rising Creator Rob Elmer Description A moonrise behind Rice Auditorium. Date 1/25/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/10 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13092 Title WOU Sign Creator Tom Burrell Description A welcome to Western Oregon University sign taken at 7:15 a.m. Date 1/24/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/73 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13091 Title Moving Forward Creator Jeff McNeill Description "This photo depicts the hurried and hectic life of a WOU student." Front of the Information Technology Center (ITC) taken from across Monmouth Avenue looking east. Date 1/24/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/72 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13090 Title Stability Creator Jeff McNeill Description "The strength of WOU" (The trunk of the Giant Sequoia in front of Campbell Hall). Date 1/24/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/71 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13089 Title Art Knows No Hour Creator Anna Holt Description "Campbell Hall welcomes its art students at various hours of the day and night. By day the art students are easily spotted carrying black portfolio bags and boxes full of materials to paint, sculpt, draw create. The project due dates can be determined by lights shining through the beautiful windows late at night." Date 1/24/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/39 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13088 Title Morning Fog Creator Tom Burrell Description Following the wolf paws for walking safety, photograph taken at 7:15 a.m. on the way to class along Monmouth Avenue. Date 1/24/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/36 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13087 Title ITC Roof West Creator Daniel Tankersley Description A view of campus from the roof of the Information Technology Center (ITC) looking west. Date 1/24/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/31 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13086 Title ITC Roof East Creator Daniel Tankersley Description A view of campus and Monmouth from the roof of the Information Technology Center (ITC) looking east. Date 1/24/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/30 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13085 Title Practice Field Creator Daniel Tankersley Description Night lights on the Intramural Recreation Field off Stadium Drive. Date 1/23/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/51 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13084 Title Sticker Evolution Creator Denise Visuano Description Parking permits over the last four years and a canine philosophy sticker that reads "Wag more, bark less." Date 1/22/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/60 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13083 Title Practice Field Moon Creator Daniel Tankersley Description Near full moon over the turf field by the Stadium. Date 1/22/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/52 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13082 Title Buds Creator Erin Passehl Description "Being from the Midwest, I am still surprised to see buds on trees in January." Trees located outside the back entrance of Werner University Center. Date 1/22/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/45 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13081 Title Methods of Communication Creator Erin Passehl Description Easels spread news of campus events up and down Monmouth Avenue. Date 1/22/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/43 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13080 Title Hidden Gem Creator Erin Passehl Description Sundial located outside the Werner University Center, a class gift in 1984. Date 1/22/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/42 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13079 Title Light Sabers Creator Tom Bergeron Description Headlights hit a speed bump on Monmouth Avenue at dusk. Date 1/22/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/33 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13078 Title Shadows on the Fence Creator David McCorkle Description Shadows of trees on the fence behind a parking lot looking towards Hamersly Library. Date 1/22/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/11 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13077 Title Campus Winter Creator Tom Bergeron Description January fog descends on Campbell Hall and the Information Technology Center (ITC). Date 1/21/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/75 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13076 Title Analog Storage Creator Tom Bergeron Description "Information you can put your hands on." Periodical stacks on the first floor of the Hamersly Library. Date 1/21/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/65 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13075 Title Tree Monsters Visit Hamersly Creator Tom Bergeron Description "Maybe they were researching climate change." Walkway lined with contorted deodars trees on the north side of Hamersly Library. Date 1/21/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/64 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13074 Title Shades of Green Creator Tom Bergeron Description Academic Programs & Services (APS) Building blends in with surroundings, reflecting the Administration Building in its wall of windows. Date 1/21/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/57 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13073 Title Graduating Class Creator Tom Bergeron Description Western Oregon University graduation stuffed bears located in the window of the Bookstore at the Werner University Center. Date 1/21/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/21 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13072 Title Goal Post Creator Daniel Tankersley Description Morning fog on the practice football field. Date 1/21/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/20 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13071 Title Fog Lights Creator Daniel Tankersley Description Evening flood lights in the fog over the turf field by the Stadium. Date 1/21/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/18 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13070 Title Flower Basket Creator Denise Visuano Description A bicycle with a blue flower attached to a front basket is locked on campus. Date 1/21/2013 0:00 Type article Identifier weekatwou/16 Rights Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Monmouth, OR -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13069 Title Fingers Creator Tom Bergeron Description Percent For Art sculpture titled "Fluid Moment" created by Jill Anholt installed by the north entrance of the Health and Wellness Center in 2011. 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Any use, other than educational or fair use, must be cleared with a COVID-19 Project co-director, Megan Patton-Lopez (pattonlm@mail.wou.edu) or Emily Vala-Haynes (valahaynese@mail.wou.edu). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13052 Title How to Take Care of your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Date 1/1/2021 Type Text, Image, Still Image Identifier covidmediaresources/73 Rights 05/01/2021 -- Western Oregon University Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by the authors. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. Any use, other than educational or fair use, must be cleared with a COVID-19 Project co-director, Megan Patton-Lopez (pattonlm@mail.wou.edu) or Emily Vala-Haynes (valahaynese@mail.wou.edu). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13051 Title Having Fun during a Pandemic Date 1/1/2021 Type Text, Image, Still Image Identifier covidmediaresources/77 Language eng Rights 05/01/2021 -- Western Oregon University Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by the authors. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. Any use, other than educational or fair use, must be cleared with a COVID-19 Project co-director, Megan Patton-Lopez (pattonlm@mail.wou.edu) or Emily Vala-Haynes (valahaynese@mail.wou.edu). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13050 Title Keep Our Campus Safe! Date 1/1/2021 Type Text, Image, Still Image Identifier covidmediaresources/74 Rights 05/01/2021 -- Western Oregon University Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by the authors. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. Any use, other than educational or fair use, must be cleared with a COVID-19 Project co-director, Megan Patton-Lopez (pattonlm@mail.wou.edu) or Emily Vala-Haynes (valahaynese@mail.wou.edu). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13049 Title COVID-19 Vaccine: Do your part and get the shot! Date 1/1/2021 Type Text, Image, Still Image Identifier covidmediaresources/78 Rights 05/01/2021 -- Western Oregon University Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by the authors. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. Any use, other than educational or fair use, must be cleared with a COVID-19 Project co-director, Megan Patton-Lopez (pattonlm@mail.wou.edu) or Emily Vala-Haynes (valahaynese@mail.wou.edu). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13048 Title COVID-19 Prevention for WOU Athletics Date 1/1/2021 Type Text, Image, Still Image Identifier covidmediaresources/81 Rights 05/01/2021 -- Western Oregon University Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by the authors. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. Any use, other than educational or fair use, must be cleared with a COVID-19 Project co-director, Megan Patton-Lopez (pattonlm@mail.wou.edu) or Emily Vala-Haynes (valahaynese@mail.wou.edu). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13047 Title Graphic Design: Process and Theory - Historical 2020 Exercise Creator Jen Bracy Subject Covid-19 Western Oregon University graphic design Black Lives Matter course materials Description A graphic design assignment created by Jen Bracy which guides students in creating a series of artworks related to living through 2020. Date 1/1/2020 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language eng Rights This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13046 Title Research Image Pair Creator Carla Oberst Subject graphic design Date 1/1/2020 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language eng Rights This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13045 Title Shark Attack Triptych Creator Carla Oberst Subject Shark attack Date 1/1/2020 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language eng Rights This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13044 Title Unfolding of a Pandemic Creator Jen Bracy Subject Covid-19 Western Oregon University Description A series of emails, journal entries, and notes about Covid-19 from spring of 2020. Date 1/1/2020 Type Text Language eng Rights This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13043 Title Pandemic Timeline Creator Jen Bracy Subject Covid-19 Western Oregon University Description A timeline of significant events in the outbreak of Covid-19, from December, 2019 to April, 2020. Date 1/1/2020 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language eng Rights This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13042 Title COVID Triptych Creator Nikko Robledo Subject Covid-19 Western Oregon University Date 1/1/2020 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language eng Rights This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13041 Title Pandemic: An Artful Look at Life in Quarantine Creator Jen Bracy Subject Covid-19 Western Oregon University quarantine Date 1/1/2020 Type Text; Image; StillImage Language eng Rights This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12901 Title World War I and the Policing Power of the State Creator Clifton Eddie Date 6/13/2020 Type Text Identifier his/280 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of [mm/dd/yyyy], this item is in copyright, which is held by [copyright owner]. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author [add author name and contact information]. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract “World War I and the Policing Power of the State” analyzes World War I legislative power combined with inculcating hyper-patriotic propaganda and how these factors contributed to violations of First Amendment rights. A review of various primary sources from World War I, such as war-time legislative orders and federal government propaganda campaigns, demonstrates examples of how these violations exacerbated division within American society, leading to mob activity and a proliferation of extra-legal vigilantism. Citizen turned against citizen as vigilante organizations such as the federally endorsed American Protective League spread across the country, enforcing federal will. During World War I, zealous patriotism campaigned by wealthy, white American men, transformed the federal government into a powerful and autocratic force and through implementation of patriotic based policies, coerced Americans into a wave of vigilantism and at the very least, reinforced certain social turbulences such as classism and racism. World War I distinguishes an era in which a new U.S. wartime government used legislative power and patriotic propaganda to further establish centralized control. This was made possible through the indoctrination of the patriot, the inculcation of blind obedience and a pledge to 100% Americanism. Department or school name within institution History Note Kimberly Jensen -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12900 Title Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582), A Unifier in the Late Sengoku Era Creator Gabriel Yanez Subject Sengoku Era Oda Nobunaga Japan Date 6/13/2020 Type Text Identifier his/279 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/13/2020, this item is in copyright, which is held by Gabriel Yanez. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author Gabriel Yanez gyanez16@mail.wou.edu. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution History Note Bau-Hwa Hsieh -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12899 Title How to Teach Phrasal Verbs Using Conceptual Metaphors Creator Daniel Thom Subject This chapter is from the Honors Thesis "A Cognitive Linguistic Approach to Phrasal Verbs " Date 6/1/2017 Type Text Identifier english_studentpubs/1 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/09/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution eng Note Although ubiquitous in the English language, phrasal verbs are one of the most difficult constructions for English language learners to learn, as their meanings have traditionally been regarded as arbitrary and chaotic. However, recent developments in cognitive linguistics have shed light onto schematic motivations of phrasal verb meanings and thus present a number of pedagogical applications. The purpose of this handbook is to provide English language teachers with a foundation in the theory and pedagogical approaches to teaching phrasal verbs, using a cognitive linguistic framework. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12898 Title The Gut Microbiota of Helix aspersa Creator Parker Smith Michael Baltzley S. Boomer Subject microbiology gut microbiome metagenomics Description This poster was presented at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) Annual Meeting held January 4-8, 2017 in New Orleans, LA. Date 1/4/2017 Type Text;Image;StillImage Identifier biology_studentpubs/3 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/09/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The Gut Microbiota of Helix aspersa. The gut microbiota plays an important role in the host organism’s well-being, contributing to the host’s immunity and metabolism. An individual’s total gut microbiota is dynamic, fluctuating in response to changes in diet and environmental stressors; however, a host often has a subset of gut microorganisms, known as the core gut microbiome, which is consistent among individuals in a population. To study the gut microbiota, we are using the common garden snail, Helix aspersa, as our model organism. In the past, culture-based studies have been used to identify bacteria from the gut of Helix aspersa raised on processed food sources, which can alter the gut microbiota. Little has been done using metagenomics to determine the natural gut microbiota or identify a core microbiome. We analyzed 16S bacterial diversity in the feces of wild-caught snails using high-throughput Illumina sequencing of the V1 and V2 variable regions. Our results show a gut microbiota dominated by Gammaproteobacteria, particularly members of genus Buttiauxella. This finding was notable in that several early culture-based studies identified this genus as snail specific. More recent DNA-based work has identified this genus at low levels in soil and water environments. Given these data, we assessed the microbial community present on the snail food source, confirming low levels of Buttiauxella and high levels of Pseudomonas. This finding suggests that Helix selectively uptake microbes from their food-source and/or avoid potentially harmful Pseudomonas. We are using FISH microscopy and plating techniques to study changes in the gut microbiota of individual snails in response to changes in their feeding regimen, and exposure to antibiotics or bacterial stressors. Department or school name within institution Biology Note Michael Baltzley;S. M. Boomer -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12879 Title Deweese Family Portrait Creator John Gray Brayton Description George and Rachel Davidson Deweese pose in a studio with their daughter (name is unidentified). The Deweese Family traveled with the first wagon train along with Elijah Davidson Butler, son of Peter Butler, from Monmouth, Illinois to Oregon. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/1 Source IHM-1987-021-084 Independence Heritage Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. Coordinates 38.2975381, -122.286865 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12878 Title Alice Butler Portrait Creator Undetermined. Description Alice Butler, daughter of Ira F.M. Butler, poses for a portrait, circa 1870s. Photograph is undated. Date 1870~ Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/2 Source IHM-1987-021-075 Independence Heritage Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12877 Title Alice Butler Portrait Creator Undetermined. Description Alice Butler, daughter of Ira F.M. Butler, poses for a portrait in a studio wearing a large necklace. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/3 Source IHM-1987-021-072 Independence Heritage Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12876 Title Ralph Butler Portrait Creator Undetermined. Description Ralph Butler, grandson of Ira F.M. Butler and son of Asa Butler, sits barefoot on a log outdoors, circa 1868. Date 1868~ Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/4 Source IHM-1987-021-071 Independence Heritage Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12875 Title Newt Butler Portrait Creator Rieman & Co. Description Newt Butler, son of Ira F.M. Butler, poses in a studio with sideburns and a mustache. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/5 Source IHM-1987-021-059 Independence Heritage Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. Coordinates 37.7749295, -122.4194155 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12874 Title Lena Butler Powell Portrait Creator Undetermined. Description Lena Butler Powell, granddaughter of Ira F.M. Butler, poses in a studio wearing a locket, circa 1870. Date 1870~ Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/6 Source IHM-1987-021-048 Independence Heritage Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12873 Title Young Women Group Portrait Creator J. D. McGowan Description Four women from founding Monmouth, Oregon families pose together in a studio circa 1868. From left to right: Rilla Marshall, Irene Powell, Fannie Griggs and Alice Butler, the daughter of Ira F.M. Butler. Photograph is undated. Date 1868~ Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/7 Source IHM-1987-021-043 Independence Heritage Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. Coordinates 44.8484524, -123.2339888 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12872 Title Butler Family Reunion Creator Undetermined. Description The family of Ira F.M. Butler pose at their family reunion in 1896. While this photograph was taken outside the Ira F.M. Butler house, the house is not visible. From left to right: TOP ROW: Elizabeth Lucas, Alice Butler, Mrs. Rufus Smith, Addie Shelton, Rufus Smith, Bud Cooper, Sarah Butler, Isaac Butler, Ira Powell, Lena Butler Powell, Rose Davidson, Grundy Davidson, Jane Grounds, Luther Grounds, Hosea Davidson, Jay Lucas, Sarah Smith, Ira Smith, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Hezekiah Whitman, Mrs. Hosea Davidson. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Otis Hutchinson, Isaac Smith, Mrs. Mason, William Mason, Unknown, Ira F.M. Butler, George Deweese, Rachel Deweese. BOTTOM ROW: Margaret (Maggie) Butler, Lorna Deweese, Mrs. Jimmy Powell, Hulda Hyatt, Clare Powell (baby), children of Otis Hutchinson. Note: Western Oregon University Archives also owns a copy of this photograph with each person numbered. Date 1896-07-25 Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/8 Source IHM-1987-021-037 Independence Heritage Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. Coordinates 44.848856, -123.2292691 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12871 Title Alice and Margaret Butler at Home Creator Undetermined. Description Adult sisters Alice and Margaret (Maggie) Butler sit in rocking chairs on the porch of the Ira F.M. Butler house in Monmouth. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/9 Source IHM-1987-021-034 Independence Heritage Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. Coordinates 44.8487189, -123.2292705 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12870 Title Ira F.M. Butler Stands with Cane Creator Undetermined. Description Ira F.M. Butler (pictured right ) and an unknown man pose with canes outside the Ira F.M. Butler house in Monmouth. This photograph was given to Ira for Christmas in 1904 by his nephew Ralph. Date 12/1/1904 0:00 Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/10 Source IHM-1987-021-013 Independence Heritage Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. Coordinates 44.848856, -123.2292691 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12869 Title Scenic View of Monmouth Creator Undetermined. Description View of the town of Monmouth, Oregon, taken from Cupid's Hill west of town. Date 1896-01-01 Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/11 Source IHM-1987-021-002 Independence Heritage Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. Coordinates 44.8464612, -123.247348 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12868 Title Ira F.M. Butler Notary Certificate Creator Undetermined. Description Certificate that authorized Ira F.M. Butler as a Notary Public for Polk County, Oregon, signed by Governor L.F. Grover. Date 1871-12-12 Type Text Identifier butlerphotos/12 Source Polk County Historical Society and Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Polk County Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at 503-623-6251 or pchsoregon@gmail.com. Coordinates 44.9266528, -123.4919256 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12867 Title Margaret Butler Portrait Creator Undetermined. Description Margaret (Maggie) Butler, daughter of Ira F.M. Butler, sits in a high-back chair, wearing a large, black hat and a dress featuring roses across her chest. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/13 Source Polk County Historical Society and Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Polk County Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at 503-623-6251 or pchsoregon@gmail.com. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12866 Title Ira F.M. Butler Portrait Creator Undetermined. Description Ira F.M. Butler poses in a studio with dark overcoat. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/14 Source Polk County Historical Society and Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Polk County Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at 503-623-6251 or pchsoregon@gmail.com. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12865 Title Margaret Butler Portrait Creator Isaac G. Davidson Description Margaret (Maggie) Butler, daughter of Ira F.M. Butler, poses in a studio wearing a large flower brooch. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/15 Source Polk County Historical Society and Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Polk County Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at 503-623-6251 or pchsoregon@gmail.com. Coordinates 45.5394966, -122.434163 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12844 Title Ira F.M. Butler at Home Creator Undetermined. Description Ira F.M. Butler sits in a rocking chair on the lawn of his home in Monmouth. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/16 Source Polk County Historical Society and Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Polk County Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at 503-623-6251 or pchsoregon@gmail.com. Coordinates 44.848856, -123.2292691 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12843 Title Ira F.M. Butler Portrait Creator Isaac G. Davidson Description Ira F.M. Butler poses in a studio in older age. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/17 Source Polk County Historical Society and Museum Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Polk County Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at 503-623-6251 or pchsoregon@gmail.com. Coordinates 47.2528768, -122.4442906 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12842 Title Ira F.M. Butler House Creator Undetermined. Description The Ira F.M. Butler house was a two-story, white sided house located in Monmouth, Oregon, formerly on the northeast corner of the Pacific Highway and Main Street. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/18 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Coordinates 44.848856, -123.2292691 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12841 Title Class Reunion at Butler Home Creator Undetermined. Description Members of an Oregon State Normal school class reunion (year unknown) pose in front of the Ira F.M. Butler house in Monmouth. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/19 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Coordinates 44.848856, -123.2292691 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12840 Title Ira F.M. Butler Home with Family Creator R. H. Gardiner Description Ira F.M Butler and his wife Mary pose with their children and grandchildren in front of the Ira F.M. Butler house, formerly located on the northeast corner of Main Street and Pacific Avenue. Date 1882-01-01 Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/20 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Coordinates 44.848856, -123.2292691 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12839 Title Alice and Margaret Butler Portrait with Friends Creator Undetermined. Description A group of young women, including Alice and Margaret (Maggie) Butler, daughters of Ira F.M. Butler, pose together, circa 1870. This may have been taken while both sisters attended Christian College (now Western Oregon University). (Alice: bottom row, far right; Maggie: top right row, far left). Photograph is undated. Date 1870~ Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/21 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Coordinates 44.8484524, -123.2339888 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12838 Title Margaret Butler Portrait with Friends Creator J. D. McGowan Description Margaret (Maggie) Butler (top left), daughter of Ira F.M. Butler, poses in a studio with three young women: Josie Wolverton Byrd, Allie Catron Craig, and Cassie Stump (bottom right). Cassie was also from a Monmouth founding family. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/22 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Coordinates 44.8484524, -123.2339888 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12837 Title Squire Stoten Whitman Portrait Creator Undetermined. Description Squire Stoten Whitman poses as a young man and is pictured wearing a hat, smoking a cigar and sporting a mustache. Squire Whitman traveled with the first wagon train from Monmouth, Illinois, and helped found Monmouth University (now Western Oregon University). This photograph is a tintype and is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/23 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12836 Title Toy Doll Creator Undetermined. Description This doll was owned by Alice Butler (daughter of Ira F.M. Butler) as a child. Her older brother, Asa D. Butler, bought her the doll as a present from his trip to the Midwest in 1868. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/24 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Coordinates 44.8484524, -123.2339888 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12835 Title John E. Murphy Portrait Creator Undetermined. Description John E. Murphy poses for his portrait as an older man with a long beard. John traveled with the Murphy wagon train in 1852 from Illinois and helped found Monmouth University (now Western Oregon University). Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/25 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12834 Title Squire Stoten Whitman Portrait Creator Undetermined. Description A studio portrait of Squire Stoten Whitman, who sports a bushy, graying beard. Squire Whitman traveled with the first wagon train from Monmouth, Illinois, and helped found Monmouth University (now Western Oregon University). Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/26 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12833 Title John and Amanda Ground Portrait Creator Undetermined. Description John H. Ground, son of Edward and Eliza Ground, and grandson of Peter and Rachel Butler, poses with his wife Amanda I. Ground. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/27 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12832 Title Margaret Butler Publicity Photograph Creator H. H. Johnson Description Margaret (Maggie) Butler poses for a photograph underneath the American flag with a congressional sign in the background at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, Oregon, circa 1905-1908. This photograph was a project that stemmed from the Monmouth Social Hour Club. Date 1905/1908 Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/28 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Coordinates 45.5234515, -122.6762071 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12831 Title Ira F.M. Butler and Family at Home Creator Isaac G. Davidson Description Ira F.M Butler and his family pose in front of the Butler home, formerly located on the corner of East Main Street and Pacific Avenue. This photograph was taken in 1884, four years before the death of Mary Ann Butler. Left to right: Lena Butler Powell, Margaret (Maggie), Ralph (boy standing on roof), Ira F.M., his wife Mary Ann, and daughter Alice. Date 1884-01-01 Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/29 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Coordinates 44.848856, -123.2292691 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12830 Title Butler Family Portrait Creator Undetermined. Description Male members of the Ira F.M. Butler family sit in chairs and pose for a photograph. From left to right: son Asa Douglas, great-grandchild Clares Powell, and granddaughter Lena Butler Powell. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/30 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Coordinates 44.8484524, -123.2339888 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12829 Title Margaret Butler Portrait Creator Crawford Faxton Description Margaret (Maggie) Butler, daughter of Ira F.M. Butler, poses in an Albany, Oregon studio holding a bouquet of lilies. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/31 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Coordinates 44.6365107, -123.1059282 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12828 Title Butler Family Dines with Friends Creator Davidson Studio Description Members of the Butler family pose for a photograph while dining outdoors. Other prominent Monmouth founding family members are seated at the table. Photograph is undated. Not everyone is identified, but the photograph includes: T.F. Campbell, Alice Butler, Cassie Stump, Margaret (Maggie) Butler, Mrs. J.B.V. Butler, J.B.V. Butler and Prince Campbell. See Western Oregon University Archives for detailed identified people marked in photograph. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/32 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Coordinates 44.848856, -123.2292691 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12827 Title Butler Family and Friends Dine Outdoors Creator Undetermined. Description Family and friends sit around a table at an outdoor dinner party hosted by Alice and Margaret (Maggie) Butler at the Ira F.M. Butler house. People included in photograph are other prominent Monmouth founding family members: sisters Maggie and Alice Butler, Dr. James Powell, Marintha Powell, Ira C. Powell, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, and Cassie Stump. Date 1/1/1914 0:00 Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/33 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Coordinates 44.848856, -123.2292691 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12826 Title Thomas Hartzwell Lucas Creator Undetermined. Description Thomas Hartzwell Lucas poses as an older man with a white beard and glasses. Thomas is the son-in-law of Elijah and Margaret Davidson and traveled from Monmouth, Illinois, on the first wagon train in 1850 to what is now Monmouth, Oregon. Photograph is undated. Date 1850 Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/34 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12825 Title Ira F.M. Butler Portrait Creator Undetermined. Description Ira F.M. Butler poses as an older man with a long, white beard. Photograph is undated. Date 18uu Type Image;StillImage Identifier butlerphotos/35 Source Western Oregon University Archives Rights The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12823 Title Ed Dover Interview 2017 Creator Carter Craig Katilyn Kirkman Brandon Meredith Jorin Hollenbeak Subject American Politics Oral History Oral histories Western Oregon University Archives Description Professor Ed Dover (Political Science) discusses coming to WOU when it was known as the Oregon College of Education and its transformation into a liberal arts institution with the new name Western Oregon State College. In addition to discussing teaching at WOU, he describes his research on US Presidential elections and his run for the U.S. Senate as a candidate for the Pacific Green Party. Contributor Ed Dover Date 6/7/2017 Type Sound Format MP3 Identifier 36 Language eng Coverage 0.022858796 Rights http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Bibliographic Citation Ed Dover, interviewed by Carter Craig, Katilyn Kirkman, Brandon Meredith, and Jorin Hollenbeak, Western Oregon University Oral Histories, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, June 7, 2017. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12818 Title Jerrie Lee Parpart Interview 2015 Creator Kimberly l Burt Tyler Arvin Johnathon Browe Jacob Artman Subject History Oral History Oral Histories Western Oregon University Archives Library Contributor Jerrie Lee Parpart Date 11/2/2015 Type Text; Sound Format PDF; MP3 Identifier 77 Language eng Coverage 5 p.; 00:17:00 Rights http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Bibliographic Citation Jerrie Lee Parpart, interviewed by Johnathon Browe, Tyler Arvin Jacob Artman, and Kimberly Burt, Western Oregon University Oral Histories, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, November 2, 2015. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12817 Title Mark Henkels Interview 2015 Creator Benjamin Kirchner Jordan Farley Shawnee Garza Connor I Frisby Subject History Legal Studies Oral History Oral histories Western Oregon University Social Science political science Contributor Mark Henkels Date 11/2/2015 Type Text; Sound Format PDF; MP3 Identifier 74 Language eng Coverage 4 p.; 00:10:23 Rights http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Bibliographic Citation Mark Henkels, interviewed by Benjamin Kirchner, Jordan Farley, Shawnee Garza, and Connor I Frisby, Western Oregon University Oral Histories, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, November 2, 2015 -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12816 Title Sharyne Ryals Interview 2016 Creator Keegan G LeBleu Brianna L Williford Spencer M Welter Jeff R St. John Subject Oral History Oral Histories Western Oregon University Sharyne Ryals Description In a short interview, Sharyne Ryals discusses her experiences working as the Administrative Program Assistant as a part of the Social Science Division. At Western Oregon, she describes her responsibilities and interactions with students. She also explains how she arrived at Western Oregon University as well as her previous work at a chip manufacturing plant. Contributor Sharyne Ryals Date 4/28/2016 Type Text; Image; Sound Format PDF; MP3 Identifier 139 Language eng Coverage 4p.; 00:08:37 Rights http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Bibliographic Citation Sharyne Ryals, interviewed by Keegan G LeBleu, Brianna L Williford, Spencer M Welter, and Jeff R St. John, Western Oregon University Oral Histories, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, April 28, 2016. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12815 Title Tina Fuchs Interview 2016 Creator Ashley N Fierstadt Ryan D Steele Caitlin C Bracken Nicholas E Ham Subject Oral History Oral histories Western Oregon University Archives Tina Fuchs LGBTQ Sustainability Description A 2016 interview with Tina Fuchs, the Dean of Students at Western Oregon University. 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Date 8/1/1942 Type Text Identifier tuldispatch/2 Language eng Relation https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv56472 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Libraries on 2/21/2018, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Tulelake (Calif.) -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12753 Title The Daily Tulean Dispatch, 1942-06-09 Subject The Daily Tulean Dispatch California Japanese-Americans relocation centers newspapers World War II Contributor United States. War Relocation Authority. Date 6/9/1942 Type Text Identifier tuldispatch/1 Language eng Relation https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv56472 Rights This object is in the public domain in the United States, as determined by Western Oregon University Libraries on 2/21/2018, and as such, may be freely used without restriction. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Spatial Coverage Tulelake (Calif.) -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12751 Title Western Edge: The Western Oregon University Magazine, Spring 2019 Creator Western Oregon University Subject Western Edge Alumni magazines Western Oregon University Description Western Oregon University alumni magazine published in April 2019 Publisher Western Oregon University Date 2019-04 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier westernedge/25 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/13/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by Western Oregon University. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author magazine@wou.edu. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12710 Title 1946-01-16 Alfred P. Maurice Illustrated Envelope Creator Alfred P. Maurice Subject World War II correspondence Alfred P. Maurice envelopes Description Illustrated Envelope from Sergeant Alfred P. Maurice to his fiance, Dolores Robson. At the time Sergeant Maurice was serving in the United States Army Air Force. Date 1/16/1946 Type Image;StillImage Identifier mauriceletters_cominghome/12 Language eng Rights In Copyright: 2017 -- Hamersly Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by Alfred P. Maurice. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12709 Title 1945-05-13 Alfred P. Maurice Illustrated Envelope Creator Alfred P. Maurice Subject World War II correspondence Alfred P. Maurice envelopes Description Illustrated Envelope from Sergeant Alfred P. Maurice to his fiance, Dolores Robson. At the time Sergeant Maurice was serving in the United States Army Air Force. Date 5/13/1945 Type Image ;StillImage Identifier mauriceletters_newguinea/187 Language eng Rights In Copyright: 2017 -- Hamersly Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by Alfred P. Maurice. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12708 Title 1945-05-17 Alfred P. Maurice Illustrated Envelope Creator Alfred P. Maurice Subject World War II correspondence Alfred P. Maurice envelopes Description Illustrated Envelope from Sergeant Alfred P. Maurice to his fiance, Dolores Robson. At the time Sergeant Maurice was serving in the United States Army Air Force. Date 5/17/1945 Type Image ;StillImage Identifier mauriceletters_newguinea/188 Language eng Rights In Copyright: 2017 -- Hamersly Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by Alfred P. Maurice. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12707 Title 1945-10-14 Alfred P. Maurice Illustrated Envelope Creator Alfred P. Maurice Subject World War II correspondence Alfred P. Maurice envelopes Description Illustrated Envelope from Sergeant Alfred P. Maurice to his fiance, Dolores Robson. At the time Sergeant Maurice was serving in the United States Army Air Force. Date 10/14/1945 Type Image; StillImage Identifier mauriceletters_philippines/94 Language eng Rights In Copyright: 2017 -- Hamersly Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by Alfred P. Maurice. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12706 Title 1945-10-04 Alfred P. Maurice Illustrated Envelope Creator Alfred P. Maurice Subject World War II correspondence Alfred P. Maurice envelopes Description Illustrated Envelope from Sergeant Alfred P. Maurice to his fiance, Dolores Robson. At the time Sergeant Maurice was serving in the United States Army Air Force. Date 10/4/1945 Type Image; StillImage Identifier mauriceletters_philippines/95 Language eng Rights In Copyright: 2017 -- Hamersly Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by Alfred P. Maurice. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12705 Title 1945-09-29 Alfred P. Maurice Illustrated Envelope Creator Alfred P. Maurice Subject World War II correspondence Alfred P. Maurice envelopes Description Illustrated Envelope from Sergeant Alfred P. Maurice to his fiance, Dolores Robson. At the time Sergeant Maurice was serving in the United States Army Air Force. Date 9/29/1945 Type Image; StillImage Identifier mauriceletters_philippines/96 Language eng Rights In Copyright: 2017 -- Hamersly Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by Alfred P. Maurice. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12704 Title 1945-09-25 Alfred P. Maurice Illustrated Envelope Creator Alfred P. Maurice Subject World War II correspondence Alfred P. Maurice envelopes Description Illustrated Envelope from Sergeant Alfred P. Maurice to his fiance, Dolores Robson. At the time Sergeant Maurice was serving in the United States Army Air Force. Date 9/25/1945 Type Image; StillImage Identifier mauriceletters_philippines/97 Language eng Rights In Copyright: 2017 -- Hamersly Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by Alfred P. Maurice. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12703 Title 1944-10-08 Alfred P. Maurice Letter to Dolores Robson Creator Alfred P. Maurice Subject World War II correspondence Alfred P. Maurice Dolores Maurice (Robson) World War II Pacific Theater correspondence personal narratives Description Letter from Sergeant Alfred P. Maurice to his fiance, Dolores Robson. At the time Sergeant Maurice was serving in the United States Army Air Force. Date 10/8/1944 Type Text Identifier mauriceletters_california/9 Language eng Rights In Copyright: 2017 -- Hamersly Library knows this item to be in copyright, which is held by Alfred P. Maurice. No permission is required from the rights-holder for educational uses. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12702 Title Inclusive approach for marginalized groups in the interpreting field Creator Kristeena Martinez Subject Education Other Languages Societies and Cultures deaf interpreters marginalized groups people of color cultural brokering intersectionality ethics Date 5/26/2017 Type Image; Moving Image; Text Identifier theses/35 Language sgn-US eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/26/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract There is little research on the marginalized groups in the interpreting profession. There is the need to gather data to discuss how we, marginalized groups, maintain our role boundaries through conflicts and stay adhered to ethics in our assignments. There is the need to assess whether ethnicity have impact on the work. There is little research on triggers of the marginalized groups and how we can maintain self care from vicarious trauma in the interpreting field. In order to assess the unique position of Deaf interpreters of color and other marginalized groups in the interpreting profession to find the best approach to identify, describe, and examine the ethical decision making by the marginalized groups and how they are impacted by these decisions. To provide a better understanding of Deaf interpreters of color and other marginalized groups and their approach to the interpreting field. Identifying ethical decisions makings to understand how we remain true to the Code of Professional Conduct that is established by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc and how we remain professional when we face conflicts in our role boundaries. Date Available 5/26/2017 Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Amanda R. Smith, Erica West Oyedele, Rosemary Wanis Type thesis -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12701 Title Accessibility of static materials: A case study of a web-based examination Creator Sarah C Hafer Subject Language Interpretation and Translation Date 1/1/2018 Type Image;Moving Image;Text Identifier theses/50 Language sgn-US eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/26/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract A written abstract is unavailable for this video thesis. Date Available 4/9/2018 Degree Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Note Amanda R. Smith, Kara Gournais, Berle E. Ross Type professional_project -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12700 Title Juntos (Animation) Creator Maria Ortega Subject Covid-19 Date 2/1/2022 Type Text; Image; MovingImage Identifier grants/2 Language eng; spa Rights http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funded by Communities for Immunity is made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For more information, visit www.communitiesforimmunity.org. Contact information mlortega17@mail.wou.edu -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12699 Title Take Control of Your Future (Bus Ad) Creator Carrie Visuano Subject Covid-19 Date 2/1/2022 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier grants/7 Language eng Rights http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funded by Communities for Immunity is made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For more information, visit www.communitiesforimmunity.org. Contact information cvisuano21@mail.wou.edu -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12698 Title Know the Truth: Be Informed (Bus Ad) Creator Carrie Visuano Subject Covid-19 Date 2/1/2022 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier grants/8 Language eng Rights http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funded by Communities for Immunity is made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For more information, visit www.communitiesforimmunity.org. Contact information cvisuano21@mail.wou.edu -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12697 Title Know the Truth: Be Informed (animation) Creator Carrie Visuano Subject Covid-19 Date 2/1/2022 Type Text; Image; MovingImage Identifier grants/9 Language eng Rights http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funded by Communities for Immunity is made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For more information, visit www.communitiesforimmunity.org. Contact information cvisuano21@mail.wou.edu -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12696 Title Elsevier, American Chemical Society and ResearchGate Inspire Authors' Rights Training (NWIRUG Version) Creator Sue Kunda Andrea Wirth Subject ResearchGate authors' rights faculty presentations Date 7/20/2018 Type Image; StillImage; Text Identifier library_facpres/3 Language eng Rights Hamersly Library knows, as of 8/13/18, that copyright belongs to the authors, who have attached a Creative Common Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 license to their work. If you wish to use the work for any purpose other than that allowed by the license you can contact Sue Kunda (kundas@wou.edu) or Andrea Wirth (andrea.wirth@unlv.edu). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Abstract This presentation was delivered on July 20, 2018 at the Northwest Institutional Repository User Group (NWIRUG) meeting at Portland State University (Portland, OR). Department or school name within institution Library -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12695 Title ResearchGate, Authors' Rights, and You Creator Sue Kunda Andrea Wirth Subject ResearchGate authors' rights faculty presentations Date 3/7/2018 Type Image; StillImage; Text Identifier library_facpres/2 Language eng Rights Hamersly Library knows, as of 8/13/18, that copyright belongs to the authors, who have attached a Creative Common Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 license to their work. If you wish to use the work for any purpose other than that allowed by the license you can contact Sue Kunda (kundas@wou.edu) or Andrea Wirth (andrea.wirth@unlv.edu). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Abstract This presentation was delivered on March 7 and 8, 2018 at Hamersly Library (Monmouth, OR). Department or school name within institution Library -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12694 Title Building Library Collections, the eBay Way Creator Camila M Gabaldon Publisher International Consortium for the Advancement of Academic Publication Date 1/1/2005 Type Text Identifier fac_pubs/38 Source E-JASL: The Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship Full Text Language eng Abstract eBay provides a fresh way to find and purchase items that build a library’s special collections and archives, supplement circulating collections, or replace journal issues that are missing. At Western Oregon University (WOU), we have used eBay to build our archives collections and are looking to expand our use to the general collections. This article uses some of our experiences to describe how eBay can be used to acquire library materials and includes lessons that we have learned, tips for optimizing your searches, and hints for eBay novices. Issue 3 Volume 6 Department or school name within institution Library -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12693 Title Comic Book City, Portland, Oregon USA Creator Shaun Huston Date 3/2/2013 Type Image; MovingImage Identifier fac_pubs/5 Language eng Abstract Documentary exploration of the community of comics creators who live in, and work from, Portland, Oregon USA. The film is also an experiment in form wherein shots (in film) are made to approximate panels (in comics) and scenes (in film) are likened to pages (in comics). Selected for screening at: the MSU Comics Forum 2013, the International Comic Arts Forum 2013, and Graphixia 2013: Comics & the Multimodal World. Total running time: 58 minutes in color. Bibliographic Citation Huston, S. H. (2013, March 2). Comic book city, Portland, Oregon, USA [Video]. Vimeo. Department or school name within institution Geography -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12692 Title Alzheimer's Creator Erikson Karacheban Subject Alzheimer's disease Description This presentation was delivered on May 25, 2017 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2017-06-01 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/91 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Alzheimer’s is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that affects every aspect of the effected individual’s life. Alzheimer’s acts by choking healthy nerve cells until they begin to die off, leaving the brain with empty pockets. This presentation addresses what Alzheimer’s is, the causes of Alzheimer’s, along with its diagnosis and treatment. It is important to discuss this disease as it not only affects those that have it, but equally affects family and friends of the diagnosed. Department or school name within institution Chemistry Note Arlene Courtney -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12691 Title ±3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine: Treating PTSD in The Modern World: A Groundbreaking Methodology for Spiritual Wellness and Neuroplasticity Creator Ashley A. Baxter Subject post-traumatic stress syndrome PTSD ±3 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine MDMA Ecstasy Molly Neuroplasticity Description This presentation was delivered on May 25, 2017 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/90 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition that afflicts millions of individuals in the United States. Its complexity has resulted in physicians struggling to effectively implement and maintain treatment. Emerging studies suggest that ±3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), or “ecstasy”, may prove beneficial in treating PTSD in combination with conventional psychotherapy. By acting on the 5-HT transporter in the brain, MDMA has been found to have positive effects on brain activity; encouraging neuroplasticity through the accumulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Integrating psychoactive drugs into polytrauma therapy will broaden our understanding of the components involved in maintaining wellness in the human psyche. Department or school name within institution Health/Exercise Science Note Warren Allen -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12690 Title Age and Sex Estimation of an Unidentified Human Creator Jonathon Lewis Devin Lowrey Description This presentation was delivered on May 30, 2013 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2013-01-01 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/79 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This project seeks to add to the profile of a currently unidentified individual and demonstrate techniques for assessing the sex and age of human remains. An inventory of the remains was conducted, accounting for skeletal condition and presence or absence of bones. Using previously accepted standard methods, the sex and the age will be assessed using metric characteristics: sternal length and long bone circumference, and non-metric characteristics: morphology of the sciatic notch and preauricular sulcus. A previous study of these remains used epiphyseal unions to narrow the age range to between 20 to 25 years (Lewis 2012). Department or school name within institution Criminal Justice Note Misty Weitzel -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12689 Title Max: Writing Over Time Creator Rachel Gries Subject writing Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text Identifier aes/77 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Note Robert Troyer -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12688 Title The Nuremberg Laws and the Foundation of Nazi Scientific Experimentation 1941-45 Creator Jennifer Hight Subject Nuremberg laws Nazi scientific experimentation Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/76 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution History Note John Rector -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12687 Title The Effects of a Group Development Activity on Group Cohesion and Performance Creator Shannon Deyden Cassie Karn Morgan Perkey David Foster Subject group cohesion group performance Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/72 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Psychological Sciences Note Ethan McMahan -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12686 Title Investigating Death Using Insects Creator Meghan Kendell Subject forensic entomology Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/71 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Chemistry Note Arlene Courtney -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12685 Title The Assertion of English Royal Authority in the American Colonies: Sir Edmund Andros and the Domino of New England Creator Benjamin Lesh Subject English Royal Authority American Colonies Sir Edmund Andros New England Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/70 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution History Note Elizabeth Swedo -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12684 Title Cremations of Remains Creator Carmela Macedo Daisy Romero Julia Borovskiy Subject cremation decomposition Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/69 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract After attending this presentation, observers will be presented with the results of a study conducted to better understand the rate of decomposition through cremation by three different and readily available resources (wood, coal, and gasoline). This experiment’s objective is to confirm the results of studies that have already been conducted by other members of the forensic community as well as provide insight into which substances burn at a faster rate. As of now, there is a lot of information about the process in which flesh and bone are cremated, but little information on which substances burn at a faster rate. Understanding the fuel as it is tied to the rate of human decomposition will aid the investigator in estimating time since death in cases of attempted cremation. Three domestic pig (Sus scrofa domestica) legs were used in this experiment with both flesh and bone intact (“ham” section). After attending this presentation, observers will leave with new knowledge of which substance out of the three that were tested (wood, coal, and gasoline) cremate remains (in this case pig legs) at a faster rate. Department or school name within institution Criminal Justice Note Misty Weitzel -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12683 Title Identifying Sharp-Force Trauma-Serrated vs. Non-Serrated Blades Creator Martha Kools Taylor Maddox Carlos Sanchez Subject sharp-force trauma serrated blades non-serrated blades Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/68 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The purpose of this study is to determine the accuracy of techniques devised to identify characteristics of knives used to inflict damage on bone. According to the FBI’s Unified Crime Report, of the nearly 12,000 people murdered in 2014, over 1,500 were killed by sharp force trauma with cutting instruments. While much research has been dedicated towards understanding the different effects on bone caused by sharp and blunt force trauma, forensic anthropology is only beginning to differentiate between individual weapons. Currently, perimortem trauma associated with knives is understood to present as predominantly clean, linear puncture damage, rarely exhibiting radiating or concentric fractures; however, it has been observed that different types of knives create distinctive features. Thompson and Inglis (2009) found that fracture patterns from stab marks could indicate the use of either a serrated or non-serrated blade. To test this hypothesis, this study will measure stab wounds inflicted by a third party on the ribs of a domestic pig, and identify them as either serrated or non-serrated. An error rate will then be calculated to determine the overall precision of the technique. Note Misty Weitzel -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12682 Title Exploring Parkinson's Disease: New Areas of Research for Treatment and Prevention Creator Mary Kate Miller Subject Parkinson's disease Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/65 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Chemistry Note Arlene Courtney -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12681 Title Geogebra: Dynamic Math Worksheets for the K-12 Classroom Creator Carlee Nelson Subject geogebra mathematics K-12 Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/64 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract What is Geogebra? 3 worksheets: Slope-Intercept Form Integer Addition Angle Classification Note Mary Bucy -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12680 Title PT, SSP, and BC, Oh My! Creator Darcie Chin Cassie Owens Subject deaf blind Seabeck Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/63 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Deaf Studies/Professional Studies Note CM Hall -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12679 Title College Students' Response to the Death of a Loved One Creator Rachel Feldhaus Whitney Scovell Subject college students death grief Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/62 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Psychological Sciences Note Margaret Manoogian -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12678 Title Zero-Sum Matrix Games Creator Robert Siewell Subject zero-sum matrix games Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text Identifier aes/60 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Matthew Ciancetta -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12677 Title Communicative Competence, Academic Language, and ELD Creator Torah Skelton Subject ELL English language learner high school Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/58 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Note Heitho Reuter -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12676 Title The Rings of Saturn Creator Michelle A. Smail Subject Rings of Saturn Kurt Waldheim W. G. Sebald Winfried Georg Maximillian Sebald Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Image Identifier aes/57 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution History Note David Doellinger -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12675 Title Everyone Poops, But What's In It? Creator Parker Smith Subject excrement feces Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage. Identifier aes/56 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Biology Note Michael Baltzley -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12674 Title Active Learning Promotes Information Retention Creator Xiaopeng Gong Julie Cooper Subject active learning information retention Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/51 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Education Note Xiaopeng Gong -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12673 Title The Effects of Income During Childhood on Post-childhood Obesity Creator Sophia Damiani Stephanie Foster Sarah Niles Subject income obesity childhood post-childhood Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/50 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Health/Exercise Science Note Amy Hammermeister-Jordan -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12672 Title Music Therapy Project Creator Haley Morris Lilaah Jones Amanda Navolynski Audrey Drake Casey Stephens Kristen Case Subject music therapy Description This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2016-05-26 Type Text; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/37 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Music Note Rob Winningham -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12671 Title Visualizing Complex Functions Creator Edwin Ordex Casas Ben Cote Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/309 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Creating plots of functions with complex number inputs and outputs is quite different from functions with real number inputs and outputs. When plotting functions of real inputs and outputs, the horizontal axis can be used to represent the input and the vertical axis can be used for the output. The same cannot be done with complex functions. Complex numbers have two components whereas a real number has one. In this presentation, we will go over two methods to solve this issue and use these methods to aid us in understanding complex functions. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Ben Cote -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12670 Title The Mutual Importance of Intergenerational Relationships: Ties Between Grandfathers & Young Adult Grandchildren, a Dyadic Study. Creator Alysha Bramhall-Bellah Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/306 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The current study focuses on the intergenerational relationships between grandfathers and young adult grandchildren. This is done from the life course perspective to determine how the relationship has changed over time as young adult grandchildren enter into emerging adulthood. Closely examining influences of gender differences in role performance and perspective, protection of autonomy, and generativity and legacy within the dyad. Highlighting the importance of grandfathers in the lives of their young adult grandchildren and the impact they have on each other. Department or school name within institution Gerentology Note Margaret Manoogian -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12669 Title The Hairy Ball Theorem and Other Hairy Situations Creator Corvette Berthold Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/305 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract For this research project a clear and concise definition of the Hairy Ball Theorem, also known as the Hedgehog Theorem, will be considered. This theory addresses the way combed vectors can be visualized by thinking of the hair on an individual’s head or the spines of a rolled-up hedgehog, and how there will always be a zero vector or a cowlick. Look into how the Theorem might interact with higher dimensions or with other shapes in 3-D. Covering how Hopf Fibrations might explain why the Hairy Ball Theorem always holds true. After looking at the proof the question will be posed, “How would manipulated vectors on a shape other than a sphere, specifically a torus or donut shape, behave?” This article is meant to get creative mathematical juices going and encourage us to question, “What if”. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Ben Cote -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12668 Title The Greatest Game Ever Played Creator Katherine Wallace Ben Cote Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/304 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract In this presentation we investigate a variation of the combinatorial, impartial game of Nim that, in addition to selecting from one of two piles of stones on each turn, also uses a system of divisors to define what selections are possible. We begin with an overview, winning strategies, and a history. For games of Divisor Nim, we determine the amount in each pile, find the proper divisors of each value, and discover new winning strategies for this unique Nim adaptation. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Ben Cote -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12667 Title The correlation between statistics and winning an NBA Championship Creator Joseph Badege Ben Coté Date 2021-05-29 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/302 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The evolution of the game of basketball motivates fans and statisticians to ask questions such as what championship winning teams have in common, statistically. In this presentation, we compare and contrast the correlation of specific statistical categories of NBA championship teams from the 2009-10 season through the 2019-20 season. Using the programming language R, we manipulate and analyze the data using the Pearson correlation test. Analyzing the correlations between the statistical categories (e.g. points, rebounds, assists), we attempt to relate the findings to the rules and structure of basketball and investigate how the correlations vary for championship teams. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Ben Cote -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12666 Title Network Configuration Manager Creator Alex Decknadel Xue Bai Tim Ferrell Ted Beers Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/295 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Network administrators have to manually store switch configurations into text files and store old switch configurations in an archive. These administrators don’t know when someone changes something on their switches unless they manually check the configuration to see if a change has occurred. The solution automatically writes switch configurations to an online archive. This automates a manual task that doesn’t happen each time a configuration changes. It also notifies administrators when a change occurs on one of their devices, allowing them to accept or reject these changes. In addition, they can restore previous configurations if they so choose. This solution provides reliable automatic backups, versioning, the ability to revert unwanted changes to a known good state, and knowledge of the changes that happen in our environment along with when they happen. Department or school name within institution Computer Science Note Ted Beers -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12665 Title Project-Based Learning Creator Haley Willmott Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/293 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Education Note Leanne Merril -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12664 Title Modoku Creator Jaquelyn Butson Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/291 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract For this research project we will explore a new variation of the popular mind game Sudoku that, much like the inspiration, will have its own set of specific rules for each block, row and column. We will start with an overview of Sudoku, as well as examples of the Latin Squares that inspired them. Then explore our new variation we have named Modoku, and prove, or disprove, its existence for any and all possible grids. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Ben Cote -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12663 Title Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatric Primary Care Settings Creator Cheyanne Bumgardner Brooke Dolenc Nott Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/286 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The effects of a traumatic experience impact every aspect of an individual’s health. Specifically for children and adolescents, those impacts can be even more severe, especially for those without access to the resources and support necessary to engage in the healing process. Implementing trauma-informed care in pediatric primary care settings allows medical providers to address trauma and its array of physiological and psychological symptoms early and effectively. Research indicates this can be accomplished by facilitating conversations, building relationships, and initiating referrals to mental health services. Trauma-informed care can be implemented in strategic and cost-effective manners among both healthcare providers and their office staff, achieving a cohesive and integrated approach to care. Ultimately, the support provided through trauma-informed care improves long-term health outcomes for patients and reduces the need for high-cost and/or long-term interventions. Department or school name within institution Psychological Sciences Note Brooke Dolenc Nott -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12662 Title General Artistic Overview of IFS, Chaos Game, and Fractal Flames Creator Daniel Patterson Benjamin Coté Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/284 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Iterated Function Systems (IFS, for short), as they're known today, are a relatively new creation/discovery, being conceived and distributed in 1981. Since then, with the increase of technological efficiency in computer programming and processing, IFS based fractals have become relatively normal in terms of their appearance. How? Digital fractal based art. Through the chaos game, and fractal flames, it becomes possible to create unique pieces of digital art purely through programing and math. In this video, we will give a very brief overview of how the chaos game works, and its applications in creating works of digital art, as well as a brief overview of fractal flames, and their processes for creating art through math and programming. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Benjamin Coté -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12661 Title Frobenius Number Creator Christopher Olson Ben Cote Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/283 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract In today's modern world of mathematics we find there are many unique open problems left to be solved. Today we will be looking at tackling one of these open problems. It is called the Frobenius Number. Although it is an open problem Mathematicians have been working on this problem for many years. We will be investigating the work of these mathematicians and try to extend their work to new ideas and try to form new general formulas and equations. This investigation takes the Idea of the Frobenius number and it's core elements from Number Theory and attempts to explain them and implement their uses into new areas of math Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Ben Cote -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12660 Title Frieze Patterns Creator Lilith Weeks Benjamin Coté Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/282 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Frieze patterns are two dimensional patterns that respect certain groups of symmetries and are repetitive in only one direction. In this presentation we will briefly see what a frieze pattern is in architecture/art and see how that compares to frieze patterns in mathematics. There are 7 frieze groups that all frieze patterns follow. They include: step, hop, spinning hop, sidle, spinning sidle, jump and spinning jump. We will also look at polygons with n sides and see how they are related to frieze patterns and their composition. There are three main types of friezes that we will focus on, Conway-Coxeter friezes, additive friezes, and NIM friezes. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Benjamin Cote -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12659 Title Fractal Ferns Creator Cassondra Neff Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/281 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract In this presentation, we will delve into the world of fractals. A form of mathematics that has long been studied, but only until recently has it had the name. When most think of fractals they think of the work of Benoit Mandelbrot, which we will touch on. However, we will mostly be working on the findings of Micheal Barnsley. More specifically, we will be using his creation of the Barnsley fern, which uses iterated function systems (IFSs), as a basis for generating a specific fern found in nature, the Western Sword fern. Along with IFSs, the Barnsley Fern uses matrices and affine transformations to generate the fern, something we will use in our process as well. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Ben Coté -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12658 Title Development of an Exit Survey to Identify the Efficacy of Public Assistance in Polk County Creator Amanda Sanchez Daniel Vityukov Jessica Crocker Melanie Gardner Nick Castillo Noah Chaparro Paige Merritt Susan Parker Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/279 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Housing stability has been a critical issue, as expressed in the 2019 Polk County Community Health Assessment. The purpose of this Process Improvement Project (PIP) was to design and administer an exit survey to assess the long-term stability of clients who utilized services from the Polk County Family and Community Outreach (FCO) division. The exit survey was developed to meet several goals: to communicate client outcomes to funders to obtain grants, identify and improve unmet needs within the services offered, and to collect client experiences. The research was conducted on evidence-based survey design, the incorporation of incentives, the impact of public assistance on health and well-being, and the role of text messaging technology in health care interventions. Findings indicate that this assessment method displays a strong potential for FCO to analyze assistance effectiveness and adapt services to meet the current needs of their clients. Department or school name within institution Nursing Note Holly Andreosky -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12657 Title Coloring Graphs from Knots Creator Brandon Amerine Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/277 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Knots and links can be categorized by invariants such as colorability. A knot is a three-dimensional object, so any two-dimensional diagram of that knot must consist of a set of crossings and set of strands that indicate the behavior of the three-dimensional object. Past authors have defined knot coloring using a system of equations at the crossings in the knot diagram. Since we can associate a knot with a strand adjacency graph, here we investigate whether a knot’s associated graph can be used to provide a non-algebraic version of colorability. We explore a couple different arrangements for a strand adjacency graph and the results that occur under several types of colorability. Along the way, we also take a look at cablings of knots and their distinctions from prime knots in these results. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Ben Cote -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12656 Title Circle Packings Creator Rosario Vargas Ben Cote Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/276 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract In this research project we pick apart circle packings and in doing so we consider the history of major mathematicians who added insight. By providing definitions and background knowledge we seek to understand how to construct circle packings and we show what it means to be mutually tangent. In this presentation we will also take notice of related topics such as sphere packings and Ford Circles and touch on applications of circle packings that make them a useful tool. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Ben Cote -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12655 Title Building an Inclusive and Diverse Classroom Community Through Children’s Literature: My Capstone Project Creator Jacqueline Brown Ya-Fang Cheng Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/275 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Education and Leadership Note Ya-Fang Cheng -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12654 Title Billable Creator Amber Courtright Karsten Collins Mercedes Ponce Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/274 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Our project creates an easy to use tool to organize bills and track ongoing monthly spending in comparison to available monthly income. Billable allows for the sorting of expenses by each month which allows the user to visualize how much money is being spent for the month. This platform assists in organizing bill information to prevent overdrafts and late fees that can accumulate over time. When a financial goal is set, the project assists in maintaining that goal by providing real time comparison of current spending against the user’s goal. Billable is not only a place to gather, organize, and track financial information, but it is also a way to enhance the user’s potential and ability to effectively manage their personal finances. Most importantly, Billable provides bill information and history in a centralized repository. Department or school name within institution Computer Science Note Ted Beers -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12653 Title Anxiety: How Childhood Trauma Leads to Anxiety Creator Mystie Johnson Brooke Dolenc Nott Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/273 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Anxiety disorders are the most common psychological disorders in America, with 18-19% of U.S. adults reporting an anxiety disorder in a given year. Anxiety can be impacted by a number of factors, but this research explores the connection between anxiety and childhood trauma as well as prevention strategies. Three research articles were analyzed specifically related to anxiety at the neurobiological level and the impact of early childhood trauma on adult anxiety. Findings indicate that the effects of childhood trauma are similar to the behavior and neurobiology of a person diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Trauma survivors may suffer from anxiety, abandonment/trust concerns, as well as an increased stress response. These neurological responses, if prolonged enough, can also lead to the development of an anxiety disorder. In order to assuage anxiety in trauma survivors, specifically in children, screening for trauma at younger ages to can help trauma responses from becoming anxiety disorders. Department or school name within institution Psychological Sciences Note Brooke Dolenc Nott -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12652 Title An Inspection of the Fibonacci Sequence and the Resulting Spirals Creator CHRISTA FENTON Ben Cote' Date 2021-05-29 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/272 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The Fibonacci Sequence is a common mathematical phenomenon that intrigues both academics and intellectuals alike. It is known as a fun, numerical sequence that builds on itself to infinity. As it turns out, the Fibonacci Sequence is more than a quirky additive sequence, it’s a foundational component to several different branches of mathematics. It’s basic formula can be tweaked ever so slightly to produce Pell numbers, various metallic ratios, and Pisano Periods, just to name a few. The Fibonacci’s original formula famously produces the Golden ratio and Golden Spiral which people across the world claim to see in nature, art, and science. In this presentation we will show where the Fibonacci is famously found, along with lesser known places in mathematics. It will show that we aren’t seeing the Golden Spiral everywhere, that the maths and ratios are integral to each spiral we see, and what you are seeing may not be the spiral you’re looking for. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Ben Cote' -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12651 Title Amicable Numbers Creator Saud Dhaafi Ben Cote Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/271 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract All numbers are interesting such as that zero is no amount while it is an even number, and the first perfect number is six, 1 is the first deficient number, and 12 is the first abundant number. An Amicable pair is a pair of two whole numbers, each of which is the sum of the proper whole number divisors of the other. This presentation will explore amicable pairs and provide a strong number-theoretic foundation for understanding the amicable pairs. Additionally, we focus on the contributions of Thabit Ibn Qurra and Euler on finding amicable pairs. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Ben Cote -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12650 Title A Mathematical Approach to Inventory Management at Client-choice Food Pantries Creator Josh Salsbury Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/270 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Traditional food pantry models give customers pre-arranged boxes of food that offer no or limited choice of the items received. Recent research indicates that the client-choice model, in which customers get to choose items in a grocery store-like setting, is a much more effective method of running a food pantry. However, there has not been scholarly research into the best practices for organizing and restocking items at client-choice pantries, which can significantly affect the quality and amount of food a customer has the opportunity to shop for. This research outlines a method of using common probability and statistics techniques to quantify the expected equity and risk of products expiring to find an optimal restocking method. Department or school name within institution Mathematics Note Leanne Merrill -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12649 Title Big Brother Big Sister Mentoring Program Creator Kali Higgins Lecy Warren Brooke Dolenc Nott Date 2021-05-15 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/268 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract The Big Brother Big Sister program emphasizes the importance of providing a meaningful mentoring relationship to children who may not have the opportunity for one otherwise. Children benefit from a mentor invested in their future success but attaining a meaningful mentoring relationship is multi-faceted. This project examined two research articles about the Big Brother Big Sister program related to expectations and closure with mentoring relationships and the subsequent impact on youth. This analysis was also compared to the authors’ own experiences with mentoring. Findings indicated that youth and adults had different expectations regarding the mentoring relationships - with youth emphasizing self-sufficiency and “having fun.” The end of the mentoring relationship also played a significant role in the child’s life and perception of the program. The research shows a side of mentoring that is more implicit than just a cursory relationship, and these social interactions can be crucial to children’s growth. Department or school name within institution Psychological Sciences Note Brooke Dolenc Nott -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12648 Title 2021 Academic Excellence Showcase Welcome Video Creator Rex Fuller Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/267 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract A brief welcome message to WOU's 2021 Academic Excellence Showcase participants from WOU President Rex Fuller. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12647 Title 2021 Academic Excellence Showcase Welcome Video (Winningham) Creator Rob Winningham Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/266 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract A brief welcome message to WOU's 2020 Academic Excellence Showcase participants from WOU Provost Rob Winningham. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12646 Title 2021 Academic Excellence Showcase TRIO Welcome Video Creator Rex Fuller Date 2021-05-27 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/265 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract A brief welcome message to WOU's 2020 Academic Excellence Showcase TRIO student participants from WOU President Rex Fuller. -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12645 Title Navegando con las expectativas familiares y las responsabilidades universitarias: conflictos emergentes para las estudiantes latinas y sus padres Creator Sandra Cerda-Lezama Date 2020-05-28 Type Text Identifier aes/263 Language spa Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Psychological Sciences Note Margaret Manoogian Alicia Ibaraki -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12644 Title Artist Presentation: Nelina Vargas Creator Nelina Vargas Description This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). Date 2020-05-28 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; Image; StillImage Identifier aes/246 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Western Oregon University undergraduate student Nelina Vargas presents select artworks from her fine arts portfolio. Department or school name within institution Art Note Jodie Garrison -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12643 Title This is What Happens When You Play With Nukes Creator Danielle Durand Kaylee DeBolt Jacob Martin Subject nuclear nuke pollution radiation Description This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2018 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). Date 2018-06-01 Type Image; MovingImage Identifier aes/151 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Department or school name within institution Chemistry Note Arlene Courtney, Philip Wade -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12639 Title Spring Dance on Pause Creator Dance Department Tim Cowart Subject dance Western Oregon University COVID-19 spring dance Description This performance was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). Date 2020-05-28 Type Image; MovingImage Identifier aes/262 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract This 20 min documentary features raw rehearsal footage and interviews with several of the choreographers from this year's Spring Dance Concert. For over 40 years the Dance Program at Western Oregon University has produced a performance of faculty, guest artist, and student choreography. This culminating event is called the Spring Dance Concert. Unfortunately, this year the dance concert was canceled due to the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic. This film was directed and edited by the new head of the dance program, Timothy Cowart. It is dedicated to the talented dance majors, minors, and dance faculty members who worked for several months pouring their time, effort, and artistry into the endeavor. It serves as a window into their creative process and a testimony to their efforts. Department or school name within institution Theatre/Dance Note Tim Cowert -- Url https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12638 Title Swimming Towards Change Creator Nina Skeele Subject Ernesto “Che” Guevara Che Guevara Diarios de Motocicleta The Motorcycle Diaries film analysis Description This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). Date 2020-05-28 Type Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage Identifier aes/261 Language eng Rights Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract Through semiotics, framing and marxist methods of analysis, this essay examines the heroic framing of Ernesto “Che” Guevara presented in the film Diarios de Motocicleta. The plot of the film follows the road trip Guevara takes with his friend Alberto Granado on an old motorcycle through South America. As they witness poverty and inequality across the continent, there are many instances where it would seem that Ernesto is beginning to form the communist ideologies which eventually guide him to be the face of revolution. The film downplays these ideologies by only commenting on classism through the use of material signs, which Ernesto overcomes physically rather than philosophically. This depiction of material problems with physical solutions creates a simpler situation for the audience to comprehend; one in which the morality of Ernesto is unquestionable, and his selflessness is emphasized through physical sacrifice. Department or school name within institution Communication Studies Note Emily Plec --