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Item Implementation of a Spinal-Induced Hypotension Bundle in Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients(2025-05-05) Sce, Amanda; Conley, Richard P.Item ECMO CPR: Employing High-Fidelity Simulation and Action Card Creation to Elevate Trauma Resuscitation Nurses Expertise(2025-04-23) Dassoulas, Stefhan; Niles, Erin; Heacock, KathrynItem Correlation of hepatoxicity markers and sphingolipid enzymatic activity to sphingolipid structure and abundance(2025-04-07) Rezende, Josie Daldegan; Li, Linhao; Kurian, Ritika; Wang, Hongbing, Ph.D.; Jones, Jace W., 1978-Item Bioengineered Lung Transplant Research(2025-04-15) Tran, Douglas; Griffith, Bartley P.; Wu, ZhongjunItem Exploring How Nursing Adjunct Faculty Develop Self-Efficacy in Teaching Leadership: A Case Study(2025-04-02) Fitzpatrick, SuzannaItem Productivity and Pedagogy: Faculty AI Champions Program Outcomes(2025-04-02) Bunnell, David J.; Fisher, Cheryl A.; Stephens, Cory; Quattrini, Veronica; Roesch, AmandaItem Characterizing the Synaptic Effects of Ketamine Metabolites (R)- and (S)-Norketamine(2025-03-28) Cooper, Phylicia R.; Brown, Kyle A.; Gould, Todd D.Item What’s the Plan? Informing Strategy for Student Success and Wellness Practices(2025) Dunn-O’Farrell, Laurarose; Felter, CaraItem Short on time? Two hours can improve students’ readiness to address sexual health in clinical practice(2025-04-02) Felter, Cara; Mayo, KeyonnaItem Towards a National Preceptor Academy: Results from a Pilot Program Model(2024-10-10) Donegan, Roisin; Felter, Cara; Kayingo, GeraldItem Hypothermia Related Deaths: Retrospective Study of Forensic Autopsy Population in the State of Maryland(2024-09-20) Dillman, Tara S.; Francavilla, Anne M.; Ezaki, Jiro; Dean, Stephanie A.; Li, LingHypothermia-related deaths are preventable and commonly occur in vulnerable populations. Several studies have been done on hypothermia related-deaths in major cities. However, the State of Maryland, and Baltimore City has had very little research done. The database of the State of Maryland Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in Baltimore City was searched for all fatalities related to hypothermia between 2018-2022. Factors including sex, race, age, alcohol and drug intoxication, natural diseases, homelessness, autopsy findings, scene locations, and temperature were analyzed.Item TV’s Authenticity Tug of War: A Closer Look at HBO’s Insecure(2024-11-22) Subramanian, SangeethaMy article takes a closer look at the show Insecure starting off with the history of Black female stereotypes, then grounded the stereotypes in modern context of the show itself. I then look at The Black Identity Development Framework as it relates to the show’s characters. I also do a closer look at industry factors that have kept Black people away from the highest ranks in the television industry including the “unwritten rules” keeping Black people out of the writers room and showrunner job. I then get into the evolution of the characters in the show including rapping on the show and finally share my analysis, recommendations, and interventions.Item Applying Shared Equity Leadership to an Insurance Firm(2024-12-01) Rivas, Persephonae A.In a messy political and social climate, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives stand at a precipice. Within this daunting landscape, a large insurance firm in the Midwest continues to educate its employees about race in the United States and racial healing for all bodies in a 6- week, cohort-based program called Inclusion Institute. Despite monthly Inclusion Institute Alumni meetings, there is a strong employee desire to leverage and further DEI at the insurance firm. This paper examines Shared Equity Leadership (SEL) implementation, originally implemented in higher education settings, in a corporate workplace—and devises a curriculum for immediate use in an Inclusion Institute Part II. Part II satisfies the need for additional DEI support while equipping employees with the tools to lead with equity in their spheres of influenceItem Inclusion Benefits All Students(2024-12-01) Novak, WendyYears after the school adjustments because of COVID-19, students are still recovering from learning loss. Students with the least resources were impacted the most (NAEP Long Term n.d.). Another challenge for students in the wake of COVID-19, is the rise of anti LGBTIQA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersexual, Asexual) “parental rights” legislation aimed at excluding LGBTQIA+ students. Maslow’s Hierarch of Needs dictates that humans are best able to reach their full potential after their basic needs are met, such as safety and belonging. The use of “parental rights” as a tool to remove the rights of others is not new, it has a history going back to defending segregation in schools. The right for LGBTQIA+ student inclusion is determined by federal, state, and local laws and policies. Students and families struggle to understand what rights they have, and how to get the support they need. A list of recommendations for those operating schools on a state and county level will be provided, in addition to suggestions for parents, and a student “Bill of Rights.” Student’s bill of rights includes a right to a free public education, a right to express who they are and what they believe, and a right to be included and to participate in school activities.Item Advancing Equity: A DEI Framework for Reducing Disciplinary Disparities in Middle Schools(2024-12) Leach, NiyaThis capstone project examines systemic disparities in disciplinary practices at an independent private middle school and proposes a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intervention to address these inequities. Drawing on Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Restorative Justice (RJ), the project identifies root causes of disparities, including implicit bias, inconsistent policy enforcement, and cultural misunderstandings, which disproportionately affect Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students. The intervention includes a policy guide, professional development workshops, and restorative practices, such as restorative circles and community advisory councils, to build staff cultural competence and foster inclusive relationships. Data-driven decision-making and equity audits are employed to ensure ongoing improvement and accountability. By addressing systemic inequities and interpersonal dynamics, this project offers a replicable framework to reduce disciplinary disparities and promote an equitable and culturally responsive school environment.Item Advancing Cultural Competence in Hotels: Creating an Intercultural Development Inventory Program for Private Hospitality in Texas(2024-12-01) Laizure, Benjamin D.This capstone project explores the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and its use in the private business sector. Based on the lack of available peer-reviewed data on the application of the IDI outside of student populations, a program is designed to apply the inventory to a private hotel chain in Texas. Building on Kotter’s Accelerate Framework, the program set stages and milestones for implementing and running the program. This paper also discusses the social and economic factors that can impair programs built around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, specifically in a heavily conservative state in the US and why it is necessary to lean into these programs in the current political environment. Consideration is also made for data usage within the private sector, the impacts of creating change in a functioning business, and navigating validation of tools in a multicultural cultural setting.Item Bridging the Gap: Expanding Doula Care to Address Maternal Health Disparities Among Black Women(2024-12-01) Gaddy, Kirby PatriceThis paper presents a business case for the nationwide standardization of doula training and Medicaid coverage, aiming to create a more equitable maternal healthcare system that fully supports Black mothers. Grounded in Black Feminist Thought/Theory, this research addresses racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, focusing on low-income Black women receiving Medicaid benefits. It critically examines the structural, financial, and strategic considerations necessary for implementing comprehensive doula care nationwide. Despite extensive research demonstrating that Black women face disproportionately high maternal mortality rates regardless of education or socioeconomic status, significant gaps persist in accessible, quality maternal care. By advocating for nationwide standardization, this paper addresses the inconsistencies in doula training and coverage across different states, including doula coverage for Medicaid recipients. The focus on Black women receiving Medicaid benefits is critical because Medicaid funds a large portion of births involving Black women and is the largest source of health coverage in the United States. As of 2024, 12 states and Washington D.C. have implemented Medicaid coverage for doula services, with only two states, Rhode Island and Louisiana, having mandated private insurance coverage. This fragmented approach has resulted in inconsistent training standards and coverage policies, ultimately failing to address the systemic racial inequities in maternal healthcare. By standardizing doula training and Medicaid coverage nationwide, this business case aims to to reduce maternal mortality rates among Black women significantly and set a new standard for inclusive, culturally competent, and effective maternal care in the United States. This paper recognizes that not all Black birthing folks identify as Black women. Thus, terms will be used interchangeably to recognize this and remain consistent with research terms.Item Student Advocacy(2024-12-01) Embrey-Banks, BriaunnaThis paper explores the connections between critical pedagogy and student activism, examining their theoretical and practical intersections. It provides a historical overview of student activism, analyzes its contents in current day, and offers recommendations for fostering more effective engagement in activist movements within educational contexts. The research question being explored in this paper is how can a toolkit be developed that effectively assists high school and college students in identifying different avenues of student advocacyItem Do DEIB Initiatives Affect Student Success and Belonging?(2024-12) Armstrong, KelitahIn 2020 university campuses around the country reckoned with their need to create campus climates that addressed and supported the various identities that were a part of their campus community. Due to the uprisings sparked by an unprecedented pandemic and high-profile racially motivated killings that occurred that year, students began assessing their campuses from a different lens. This lens was colored by how higher education institutions across the country dealt with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives on their campus. While DEIB initiatives look different on each campus there remains a salient reason for these initiatives, to create spaces where students can learn without worrying about how their identity could hinder them. Using the Campus Racial Climate framework this project aims to make the connection between student success, defined as retention and graduation, and student’s feelings of belonging, to make a case for continued DEIB initiatives in higher education even as they continue to come under fire.