Faculty Presentations

A selection of presentations given by faculty in the Fischler College of Education at Nova Southeastern University.

Submissions from 2015 2015

Sailing in the STREAM: Integrating Stem and Reading, Jia Borror

Supporting Children’s Initiative and Inquiry Through Culturally Responsive STEM Experiences, Jia Borror

Best Practices of Social Media in Online Education, Jared Bucker

Social Media and Higher Education: A New Era of Instructional Technologies, Jared Bucker

A Tale of Two Interventions: Increasing the Oral Language Skills of Low-SES Kindergarten Students, A. Butler and Maryann Tatum Tobin

Frequent Group Sex Participation and HIV Risk among Young Adult Multidrug Users, Mance E. Buttram and Steven P. Kurtz

Law, Policy, and Substance Use in Miami's Dance Club Culture, Mance E. Buttram and Steven P. Kurtz

Representations of Resilience: Project ROOM Study Outcomes and a Qualitative Study among African American/Black Men, Mance E. Buttram and Steven P. Kurtz

The Project ROOM Study: Interventions, Outcomes, and Resilience, Mance E. Buttram and Steven P. Kurtz

The Social Environmental Context of Resilience Among African American/Black Men, Mance E. Buttram and Steven P. Kurtz

Trends in Prescription Opioid Misuse among Young Adult Multidrug Users in Miami, 2006-2014, Mance E. Buttram and Steven P. Kurtz

A Social Ecological Examination of Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors among Women Participants in Israeli Club Culture, Mance E. Buttram, Maayan Lawental, and Steven P. Kurtz

Hot Topics, Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks, Dissertation Research for new and Returning Students, Berta Hayes Capo

Gender Equity in Higher Education, Lisa J. Carbone

Impact of Yoga Therapy on Veterans with PTSD, Lisa J. Carbone

Impact of Yoga Therapy on Veterans with PTSD, Lisa J. Carbone and S. Guedji

Using simulated online experiences in teacher preparation and evaluation, Lina Lopez Chiappone, Herminia Janet Rivera, T. Robinson, Michelle Tenam-Zemach, Maryann Tatum Tobin, and T. Shields

Educational & Instructional Leadership, Mel Coleman

Instructional Leadership, Melinda Coleman

RTI: Strategies and Interventions, Judith Coughlin

Smoking Cessation During Treatment among Youth with and without ADHD, C. M. Delos Reyes, K. M. Svala, Steven P. Kurtz, and M. E. Pagano

An Affirming and Critical Look at the Haitian Family, Charlene Desir

Culture as a Lens for Professional Success, Charlene Desir

Discussion of My Co-Edited Book Comparative International Perspectives on Education and Social Change in Developing Countries and Indigenous Peoples in Developed Countries, Charlene Desir

Journey into the Qualitative Arena - A Transformation, Charlene Desir

Remembering the Legacy of Karen McCarthy Brown: Contributions to Studies of Anthropology, Feminist Studies, and Religion, Charlene Desir

A New Era of Faculty Rank & Promotion: Balancing the Three Pillars of the Academy - Teaching & Advising; Research & Scholarship; and Service, Charlene Desir, Paul E. Baldauf, Patrice R. LeBlanc, and Michelle Tenam-Zemach

Mothers as Curriculum Makers, Charlene Desir and Michelle Tenam-Zemach

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Academic Dishonesty, Julie Exposito and David B. Ross

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A Phenomenological Study of the International Student Experience at an American College, Julie Exposito and David B. Ross

He’s Driving Me Crazy! Keeping Distracted and Active Kids Engaged In Learning, Dana Fredebaugh

Strategies for Including Students with Disabilities in the General Education Classroom, Dana Fredebaugh

FCE Sharkwrites: Improving Writing Quality in an Online Community, Dana Fredebaugh, Gabriela Mendez, Maureen McDermott, David Escobar, Daniel Markarian, Silvia Orta, Karen Bowser, and David B. Ross

Reuse It! Creating Classroom Materials From Found Items, Dana Fredebaugh and Wilma Robles de Melendez

Comprehensive Assessment, David Griffin

“Be Nice!” Teaching Social Skills through Stories and Activities, A. Henry and Dana Fredebaugh

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Competency-Based Education (CBE) and the Measure of Quality: The Shift in Value and Worth in Today’s World of Higher Education, Robert W. Hill

History of American Higher Education – The Demise of the Liberal Arts and the Debate of College Serving as a Public Good vs. a Private Gain, Robert W. Hill

Incivility: Can’t We All Just Get Along? The Decline of Being Civil to One Another and How Colleges & Universities Can Help in this Effort, Robert W. Hill

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A Forensic Psychological Perspective on Criminal Looters, Suicide by Police Seekers, and Bad Cops: An Imperfect Cross Cultural Storm, Ronn Johnson, Eric Jacobs, Adriana Del Vecchio, Stephanie Cunningham, David B. Ross, and Rande Matteson

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A Forensic Psychological Assessment of Terrorists: An Anti-Terrorism Approach for Radicalized Westerners, Ronn Johnson, Monica Lopez, Elizabeth Grace, Marissa Link, David B. Ross, Rande Matteson, Shacarah Henry, and DeAnna Axler

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Jihadist Web Postings and Popular Social Media: A Forensic Psychological Analysis, Ronn Johnson, Jessica Mueller, Christine Collins, Samantha C. Story, David B. Ross, and Rande Matteson

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Forensic Psychological Perspectives in Deterring the Impact of Acts of Terrorism from ISIS and Khorasan: An Antiterrorism, Ronn Johnson, Jessica Mueller, Shacarah Henry, Nergis Akkaya, David B. Ross, Randy Matteson, and Jenny Li

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Forensic Psychological Mindset of an American Suicide Bomber: The Next Terrorism Frontier, Ronn Johnson, Yasmin Saadatzadeh, Ji Yoon Cindy Kim, Elizabeth Grace, David B. Ross, and Rande Matteson

Risk of Sexual Abuse among Ecstasy Users Differs by Gender and Other Drug Use, Shivani R. Khan, Catherine W. Striley, Jan Copeland, Steven P. Kurtz, and Linda Cottler

RADARS System Drug Diversion Program: 'Write-In Drugs', Steven P. Kurtz

Non-Prescribed FTC/TDF Use for PrEP among MSM: 'The Morning After Pill', Steven P. Kurtz and Mance E. Buttram

Serious Mental Illness among Young Adult Women in Miami's Club Scene: Co-occurring Victimization and Trauma History, Substance Dependence and Sexual Risk Behaviors, Steven P. Kurtz and Mance E. Buttram

ARV Street Markets and Informal PrEP Use by MSM in South Florida: The Context of Limited Access, Steven P. Kurtz, Mance E. Buttram, and Hilary L Surratt

A Social Ecological Examination of HIV Transmission Risk among MSM in a Chinese Trading City, Steven P. Kurtz, Robert Garofalo, Weijan Chen, Judith A. Levy, Shijun Mao, Charles Wood, and Tiejun Zhang

ARV Diversion among HIV-Positive MSM: Individual Market Characteristics, Steven P. Kurtz, Hilary L Surratt, and Mance E. Buttram

Co-Occuring Psychosocial Health Disparities and ARV Medication Adherence among Indigent HIV Positive Patients Who Use Drugs, Steven P. Kurtz, Hilary L. Surratt, and Mance E. Buttram

Repositioning for the Future: Addressing Special Needs - A National Imperative, Sidi Lakhdar

The Technology of Remediation, Sidi Lakhdar

A Qualitative Examination of Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors among Participants in Israeli Club Culture, Maayan Lawental, Mance E. Buttram, and Steven P. Kurtz

Preparing 21st Century English Teachers: Using Young Adult Literature to Challenge Stereotyping and Reduce Stigma of Marginalized Populations, Tatjana Martinez

Reaching Beyond Traditional Methods: New Literacies and Meaningful Technology Use In Teacher Education, Tatjana Martinez

The Faculty Toolbox: A Community of Practice, Tatjana Martinez and J. Slapak-Barski

Practicing what we Teach in Writing Methods: Crossover Strategies for Preparing Elementary and Secondary English Language Arts Teachers, Maureen McDermott

Situating Responsibility, Creativity, and the Arts of Language in the Digital Age: Creating Digital Documentaries - Navigating Platforms and Selecting Applications for the Composing Process, Maureen McDermott

The Writing Process: Empower Yourself for Success during All Phases of the Dissertation, Maureen McDermott

What am I supposed to say to Students about Plagiarism?, Maureen McDermott Ed.D., Dana Fredebaugh, M. R. Ligas, and Daniel Markarian

Disruptive Students, Sensitive Issues, & Problematic Situations, Maureen McDermott, C. Herbert, Julie G. Alemany, Zandra Stino, and Mark Seldine

10 Problems and 10 Technology Solutions, Gabriela Mendez

Investigating the impact of STEM activities on the early literacy and mathematics skills of pre-k children, Roxanne V. Molina and Herminia Janet Rivera

When STEM Becomes STREAM: Addressing Mathematics and Content Literacy through STEM Activities, R. Molina and Maryann Tatum Tobin

Pearls of Wisdom for Teaching Online, 2-minute Examples, Anymir Orellana

Tarjeta de Puntuación Para la Evaluación de Calidad de Progrmas en Linea en Latinoamérica [Quality Scorecard for Online Programs for Latin America], Anymir Orellana

Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities through a Culturally Competent Neighborhood Door-to-Door Outreach: The Impact of Education and Preventive Screening in Underserved Areas., James Pann

Steps Involved in Evaluating Programs, James Pann

Study Skills, Jennifer L. Reeves

Integrating iPads into the curriculum, Jennifer L. Reeves and Glenda A. Gunter

Mobile technology integration: Shared experiences from three initiatives, Jennifer Lyn Reeves, Glenda A. Gunter, and Candace H. Lacey

Innovative Technology #2: Faculty Technology Survey Results, Jennifer Lyn Reeves, Judith Karp, Gabriela Mendez, Julie Alemany, Jia Borror, Maureen McDermott, Berta Hayes Capo, Charles Andrew Schlosser, and Dana Fredebaugh

Ten Tips to Improve Web Meetings & Sessions, Jennifer Lyn Reeves, Judith Karp, Gabriela Mendez, Julie Alemany, Jia Borror, Maureen McDermott, Berta Hayes Capo, Charles Andrew Schlosser, and Dana Fredebaugh

Uncovering 20 solutions to 20 technology issues through an innovative online learning community, Jennifer Lyn Reeves, Judith Karp, Gabriela Mendez, Julie Alemany, Jia Borror, Maureen McDermott, Berta Hayes Capo, Charles Andrew Schlosser, and Dana Fredebaugh

20/20 Uncovering 20 solutions to 20 technology issues through an innovative online learning community, Jennifer Lyn Reeves, Judith Karp, Gabriela Mendez, Julie G. Alemany, Jia Borror, Maureen McDermott, Berta Hayes Capo, C. Schlosser, and Dana Fredebaugh

Innovative Technology #1: Online Teaching Learning Community, Jennifer Lyn Reeves, Judith Karp, Gabriela Mendez, Julie G. Alemany, Jia Borror, Maureen McDermott, Berta Hayes Capo, Charles Schlosser, and Dana Fredebaugh

Leveraging Community to Identify Innovative Applications of Technology, Jennifer Lyn Reeves, Judith Karp, Gabriela Mendez, Julie G. Alemany, Maureen McDermott, Jia Borror, Berta Hayes Capo, C. Schlosser, and Dana Fredebaugh

Professoriate #2: Speed Dating: Quick Practical Tips on Teaching, Research, & Service, Jennifer Lyn Reeves, F. Ricci, M. T. Tobin, and R. Hill

Children’s literacy development, Wilma Robles de Melendez

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El desafío del verano. Una entrevista con la Dra. Wilma Robles de Melendez, Wilma Robles de Melendez

Play in a technologically-based society, Wilma Robles de Melendez

Reflexiones: Creciendo para hacer crecer. [Reflections: Growing to help children grow], Wilma Robles de Melendez

Supporting play in a technologically based society, Wilma Robles de Melendez

Supporting Play in a Technologically Oriented Society: An Action Framework, Wilma Robles de Melendez

Literacy-Based Projects in the Preschool Classroom: Building Family Connections, Wilma Robles de Melendez, Berta Hayes Capo, and Jia Borror

Exploring My Diverse World: Supporting Children’s’ Initiatives and Inquiry through Culturally Responsive STEM Experiences, Wilma Robles-Melendez, Berta Hayes Capo, and Jia Borror

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A Panel Discussion of the Redefined Roles of Dissertation Chairs/Members: Entering a New Benchmark System for the Doctoral Student; and Understanding the Institutional Review Board (IRB): A Joint Venture Process Between the Principal Investigator (Doctoral Student) and Co-Investigator (Faculty Advisor), David B. Ross