Two Westminster College faculty publish Q-sort study
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A case study on Q methodology written by two Westminster College professors was recently published by London-based Sage Publishing.
Written by
Dr. Jamie Chapman, assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice studies, and
Dr. James Rhoads, professor of political science, “Using Q Methodology in Criminal Justice Studies: Exploring Attitudes Toward the Relationship between Mental Health and Incarceration” examines the use of Q methodology to explore attitudes toward the interaction of mental health and incarceration.
Dr. Susan Ramlo of the University of Akron also contributed to this study.
February 6, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, we, the Assistant Town Historians, wanted to show you, our readers the stories of Greenburgh’s first African-American police officers. We would like to examine the lives of the: first black officer in Greenburgh, first black ranking officer in Greenburgh, and the first Community Relations Officer.
By: Riley Wentzler & Felicia Barber with research assistance from Ryan Stuzin
Detective Henry Heath:
Detective Henry Heath was Greenburgh’s first ever African-American police officer. He was appointed to Police Officer on February 1, 1950 and promoted to Detective February 8, 1961 (Personal Communication from Police Chief Chris McNerney).
Lieutenant David Robinson:
New Western Illinois University President establishes enrollment, retention as top priorities
Dr. Guiyou Huang named other priorities for his term at WIU, like financial stability, race relations, social justice and university branding. Author: Andrea Flores Updated: 11:16 AM CST January 18, 2021
Dr. Guiyou Huang is getting to know the Quad Cities campus of Western Illinois University Friday, visiting with faculty and local community leaders. He s the university s 12th president, following the resignation of Jack Thomas in 2019 after a decrease of enrollment.
Dr. Huang previously led Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. In his term there, freshman enrollment and retention improved, which is a trend he wants to bring here to increase the current student population of 6,800.
Courtside By Belle Long Jan 13, 2021 4:16 PM
Lacrosse added two former Atlantic 10 players as assistant coaches, head coach Jennifer Ulehla announced Monday.
Hayley Sabol, who played at St. Joseph’s, and LeighAnn Stauffer, who played for St. Bonaventure, will join the Colonials with A-10 experience already in their pockets. Along with the duo’s 125 combined games on the field, Sabol and Stauffer also bring collegiate coaching experience.
Ulehla said the coaches’ time in the A-10 will provide GW with a “competitive advantage.”
“Their skill, knowledge and confidence will immediately impact our program and more importantly, the lives of our student-athletes,” she said in the release. “It’s an honor and a privilege to work alongside such outstanding young coaches.”
The Womenâs Studies Program at East Tennessee State University will host a two-day institute in January about infusing trauma-informed care principles into strategies for teaching and learning.
Phyllis Thompson, director of the Womenâs Studies Program and associate professor in the Department of Literature and Language, is co-organizing the institute with members of the Womenâs Studies Steering Committee. The project, âTrauma-Informed Strategies for Teaching and Learning: Creating a Culture of Belonging, Fostering Retention, and Increasing Degree Completion,â was one of seven projects funded by ETSUâs Instructional Development Committee.
The online institute will kick off on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 10, from 4-5:30 p.m. and will be followed by a full day of sessions on Monday, Jan. 11, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The events are free to attend. Registration can be found at www.etsu.edu/conf/trauma-informed-approaches-teaching-learning/.