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2. Disparities in College Graduation Rates for African American and Latinx Students at a Small Midwestern College: A Case Study

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Harmon, Jason M.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that lead to the disproportionality of the graduation rates of African American and Latinx students at College X. This qualitative case study utilized interviews with faculty, staff, and administrators, document analysis, and site observations to study a small Midwestern college, College X. Information was collected on policies, processes, and systems that might hinder or facilitate academic success and therefore the achievement of graduation. A data analysis spiral was used to produce three themes that addressed the question, how does the College understand the disproportionality of the graduation rates at the institution? The findings suggest College X has (1) self-awareness of the diversity of its members and the disproportionate graduation rates between different student groups, (2) awareness of the imperfect nature of its efforts, and (3) a desire to be an inclusive campus that serves the community. The aim of this study was to develop a set of recommendations for College X on how to reduce the disproportionate outcomes. Based on the previous scholarship related to academic support services and diversity and inclusion efforts, along with the findings of the current study, there are five recommended solutions for College X to help address the problem: (1) define and share the problem, (2) clearly communicate with the institution about the problem, (3) study the community scholars program for efficacy, (4) provide early engagement and transition assistance to more students as they enter College X, and (5) hire, onboard, and train more people that will lead to a more diverse and inclusive campus. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]

Published
2022

45. Kentucky bluegrass invaded rangeland: Ecosystem implications and adaptive management approaches

Author

Gasch, Caley K., primary, Toledo, David, additional, Kral-O'Brien, Katherine, additional, Baldwin, Carol, additional, Bendel, Cayla, additional, Fick, Walter, additional, Gerhard, Leslie, additional, Harmon, Jason, additional, Hendrickson, John, additional, Hovick, Torre, additional, Lakey, Micayla, additional, McGranahan, Devan, additional, Kossi Nouwakpo, Sayjro, additional, and Sedivec, Kevin, additional

Published
2020
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48. Quid Pro Quo? A Review on Bee Utilization of Pollinator-Independent Crops.

Author

Kral-O'Brien, Katherine C., Hovick, Torre J., and Harmon, Jason P.

Subjects
POLLINATORS, POLLINATION, ESSENTIAL amino acids, HONEYBEES, BEE pollen, CROPS, BEES
Abstract

Previous exploration has found that bee visitation tends to benefit yields of many pollinator-independent crops. However, the reverse of this relationship—if pollinator-independent crops benefit bees—has not been extensively studied or explicitly reviewed. Therefore, we initiated a review of the literature using Web of Science and EBSCOhost to determine whether: 1) bees collect pollen from pollinator-independent crops, and 2) pollinator-independent crops provided adequate nutrition for bees.These factors help establish if pollinator-independent crops could benefit bees. We found 45 peer-review articles that included bee pollen trap data on 13 pollinator-independent crops (self-pollinating and wind-pollinated plants), with Zea mays, Brassica napus, and Glycine max pollen most often found in pollen traps. Pollinator-independent crops averaged 12% of total pollen loads, but due to high variability, the median was only 1.6%. Pollen from pollinator-independent crops increased in landscapes with more agricultural cover, but our data was heavily skewed towards honey bees (Apis mellifera). We found the average crude protein for B. napus and G. max was high enough to support honey bee requirements (>20%), along with providing essential amino acids; however, average crude protein and essential amino acids may be lacking in Z. mays. Although some pollinator-independent crops are found in pollen traps and provide adequate resources for bees, they may fail to provide temporally stable resources and chemical-free space. For improved health and reproduction, bees need access to semi-natural landscapes within diverse cropping systems to increase diet mixing. This will help amplify the mutualistic relationship between bees and pollinator-independent crops. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022
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50. Long live Lindeman: Lindeman crawler finds new home in Ohio collector's John Deere herd

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Harmon, Jason B.

Subjects
Deere & Co. -- Equipment and supplies -- Collections and collecting, Collectors and collecting -- Personal narratives -- Equipment and supplies, Agricultural equipment and supplies industry -- Collections and collecting -- Equipment and supplies -- Personal narratives, Tractors -- Collections and collecting -- Equipment and supplies -- Personal narratives, Farm tractors -- Collections and collecting -- Equipment and supplies -- Personal narratives, Engineering and manufacturing industries, Home and garden, Hobbies and crafts
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There's no doubt about it, Terry Wachtman is a devoted John Deere collector. The Defiance, Ohio, old-iron enthusiast grew up around John Deere tractors and uses them nearly every clay [...]

Published
2003

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