Author: Doyle Srader

Scott Perkins

Highly Qualified Teachers

Today, teachers must be “highly qualified” to be considered for any teaching position in public education. What does it mean to be “highly qualified”? Who decides if you are fit for teaching in public school? What evidence is there of their decision? This presentation brings to light the importance of a senior work samples as evidence of the high qualification of prospective teachers, as well as some of the do’s and don’ts of work sample creation.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Ruben Robertson

The Effects of Art on Religious Belief

The present study looks at how photos of art can affect the initial response to a question asking about the existence of God. It was designed after a study performed by William Gervais and Ara Norenzayan in the year 2012. The study consisted of Northwest Christian University (NCU) students. The participants were asked to look at the photo and report on Gods existence.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

A201

2 – 2:30 PM

Rachel Schneider

Third Grade Social Studies

This work sample details a Social Studies unit taught to a third grade classroom of 34 students. The unit discussed the topics of Slavery and Civil Rights in the United Sates. It was a two month long series. The unit was designed to be taught to the whole class and is not based on a curriculum. There were topics to cover along with potential materials to use, with the lessons created from there. The cooperating teacher reviewed the lessons, and advised on pacing as well as how to present the material. There were multiple learning styles incorporated in the lessons.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Chauntel Semien

Sex Offenders

The focus of my project was on sex offenders and busting the myths that people hold about them that put them and their loved ones in danger. My project describes the characteristics of a sex offender, the type of victims they look for, the process of prosecution if found guilty, and the numerous facilities around Eugene, Oregon that work together to help the victims.

IDS 499, Senior Capstone

Mick Bollenbaugh

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Jacob Smyth

Premarital Cohabitation

This paper looks at the growing problem of premarital cohabitation and how it effects the subsequent marriages. A survey was performed concerning attitudes toward premarital cohabitation among the Northwest Christian University community. Results of this study will be discussed.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

A201

2:30 – 3 PM

Melissa Webster

Exponents and Exponential Functions

My major work sample is a 14 lesson unit at the high school level on exponents and exponential functions. We discuss multiplication and division properties, negative and zero exponents, graphing of functions, scientific notation, and exponential growth and decay.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Samantha Wolle & Brittany Wood

Comparing Classroom Management Strategies

When you walk into a school, it is filled with teachers and students of all ages. Each teacher has their own strategy when it comes to helping their students learn. We are both very different teachers but we can agree on one thing. Our student’s success means everything to us and we will do whatever it takes to get them to succeed. From Kindergarten to Fifth grade procedures and management strategies change. With this project we will show you the difference between a Kindergarten Class and a 3rd grade classroom. This also results in showing the difference between Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary classroom management.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Amanda Wyncoop

Kindergarten Health and Safety

Creating a themed unit to teach in class involves lesson planning, self-reflection, observation, formulation of assessment and management strategies, and much more. This health and safety kindergarten work sample of 15 lessons is a collection of these instructional and metacognitive strategies that demonstrate the performance of both the students and the teacher.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Sam Koekkoek, Veronica Schneider, Jordan Smetzer, Rachel Stanton & Philip Velie

Study Abroad in Eugene: Cross Cultural Experiences

Using a framework of analysis for cross cultural encounters, we reflect on our study and experience in Far Eastern Religions as a model for enhancing a semester studying abroad.

RELS 220

Ron Palmer

L203

10:30 – 11 AM

Charlene Able

Reducing Recidivism

The post-prison recidivism rate averages about 67% in the United States. With the prison population increasing and the funds decreasing, it is important to find a way to lead our criminals towards a path in life to become a productive part of society. The aim of this literature review is to show that rehabilitating our prison population through education, faith-based programs, and job skill training will reduce re-entry into the prison systems.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

A201

9 – 9:30 AM

Josh Alvarado & Emily Svendsen-McLean

How Much Debt are You in Due to College?

We are going to collect data on the amount of debt that college students have accumulated thus far while in school. In order to be part of our study, the person must be at least a sophomore, Junior, Senior, or graduate student. This will give us a more accurate number since these students have been in college for at least 3 or more years and will be forced to pay this money back very soon. This is a very important topic for most college students, especially in an election year where higher education and the affordability is a big issue amongst the candidates. It will be a situation many of us will be facing as the economy looks to rebound. 

MATH 315

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Camille Anguiano

Postural Stability Post Sport Concussion

This review paper examines different ways to test and measure postural stability that can be helpful to sports medicine clinicians, athletic trainers, and coaches as they are making return to play decisions following a sport concussion. Six articles were searched on EBSCO Host. This review concluded that measuring postural stability and neuropsychological post concussion symptoms of athletes is a very effective measurement designed to aid sports clinicians in return to play decisions. Postural stability tests were found to be extremely important because they measure the center of force in neutral position, any deviation away from neutral position results in a sway. 

EXSC 407, Senior Capstone

Heike McNeil

L203

1 – 1:30 PM

Tim Bergquist

The Role of Mission Landing in the White Settlement of the Willamette Valley: The Search for Sources

Mission Landing is located on the Willamette River about one mile west of the town of St. Paul in Marion County in the state of Oregon. This paper traces the initial search for sources and findings regarding the role of the landing in the white settlement of the Willamette Valley. The political, economic, religious, social, and cultural impacts will be investigated along with family ties to the area.

HIST 499, Senior Capstone

Ron Palmer

P103

10 – 10:20 AM

Shawna Bradley

Oregon Native American Tribes History and Culture

This presentation will include my teacher work sample binder for my minor placement in a 4th grade classroom The unit I designed and planned was for 33 fourth graders I had three weeks to teach them about Oregon Native American Tribes through a variety of in-depth hands on project based learning activities

EDUC 437

Vivian Moen

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Andrea Brandt, Janel Campbell, Valerie Durbin, Mikayla Gattie, Chris Longi & Emily Merkin

Comics as Literature

Students will be presenting a panel discussion of various subjects that were discussed in our Special Topics class this term. Historical significance of Comics, Underground Comics, Villains, Superman as a metaphor for Moses, the graphic novel “Marked which is based on the Gospel of Mark, and other topics.

ENG 407

James Gill

A201

2 – 3 PM

Jackie Brooks

Prevention of Recurring ACL Injuries: Rehabilitation Strategies

Athletes that have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction are at risk of re-injury. This presentation discusses the risk factors and recommendations for safe return to sport for athletes after ACLR. Information supporting use of objective, measurable criteria that focuses on resolution of neuromuscular deficits that are know and modifiable risk factors, in addition to time from surgery guidelines, must be implemented to decrease re-injury rates.

EXSC 407, Senior Capstone

Heike McNeil

L203

1:30 – 2 PM

Travis Brown, Samuel Eymann & Allyssa Mittleider

Correlation Between Stress and Illness

Stress and illness are two social factors that affect everyone’s daily life. In our study we looked at how these two correlate with one another by constructing a questionnaire with specific questions relating to stress and illness. It is expected that the questionnaire will reveal information that each participant, who has been sick within a the month prior to taking the questionnaire, will have written about or marked events as “stressful” that they have experienced with the month prior as well. The answer will correspond with each other in such a way that it exemplifies the illness leading to stress.

PSY 350

Nani Skaggs

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Alyxe Bruns, Jordan Myers & Calvin Philpott

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed in 2002 to protect investors from fraudulent accounting activities by corporations. This act was passed in the wake of many high profile corporate scandals, like Enron and WorldCom, and drastically changed the role of an accountant. This presentation will provide an analysis of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the reform that it caused in the accounting field.

ACTG 499, Senior Capstone

Frank Paliotta

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Krista Bryson, Erik Carrazco, Brianne Lagumina & Johnny Mager

The Halo Effect: The World in Here vs The World Out There

The halo effect is also known as the “What is Beautiful must be Good” effect is an important cognitive bias in understanding people’s perceptions based on individuals’ perceived level of attractiveness. The study of the halo effect can help explain why certain people (highly attractive people) get different opportunities over others. Individual perceived as more attractive are assumed to have positive qualities such as being trustworthy, rich, helpful, kind, and secure. In our study, we are going to see if NCU students have different perceptions of the level attractiveness then what others off our campus have towards pictures of attractive individuals.

COMM 430, Nonverbal Communication

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Khala Carpenter

The Personality’s Eye on Emotion: How Personality Affects Emotion Recognition

This study is designed to explore the relationship between personality and one’s ability to recognize emotions based of facial expressions. Participants take a personality test and are then asked to judge people’s emotions. Then they are asked how they made their judgments: based on their thoughts, feelings, or emotions. 

PSY 350

Nani Skaggs

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Erik Carrazco, Matthew Dixon, Brianne Lagumina & Chase Pearson

The Correlation Between Religious Faith and the Need for Closure

This purpose of this study was to find the correlation between an individual’s religious faith and their need for closure. A person’s need for closure directly corresponds to their need to reduce uncertainty. People are looking for answers to their questions, which then helps them reduce their uncertainty giving them a sense of satisfaction. This is backed by the most updated research from our text Close Encounters by Guerrero, et, and other database websites. Our hypothesis states people with a high level of religious faith will be more likely to have a lower need for closure in relationships. Upon completion of this study and final data compilation you will find that our study will lean considerably towards our hypothesis.

COMM 413, Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Katie Collins

Glenohumeral Instability and Dislocations in Athletes

Athletes are at a high risk of encountering glenohumeral instability and dislocations due to overuse or traumatic collisions. Six peer reviewed articles were researched in order to better understand the classification, etiology, and treatment options of glenohumeral instability. The results implied that initial management should include a non-operative rehabilitation program. However, if this is unsuccessful within 6 months, then surgical treatment should be considered. Also, it was found that depending on the activity level and requirements of the athlete, surgery may be the better initial option for treating glenohumeral instability and dislocations so that the athlete can quickly return their sport.

EXSC 407, Senior Capstone

Heike McNeil

L203

2 – 2:30 PM

Kelsey Combs

Contributing Factors in Rotator Cuff Injuries

Rotator cuff injuries (RTC) are common among athletes, particularly athletes that are involved in sports that require overhead exercises. The purpose of this review was to look at different factors and see how they influence one’s risk for an RTC injury. The review includes materials gathered from six different studies and discusses the influence of muscle flexibility, fatigue, range of motion, and overuse on rotator cuff injuries. It was concluded that there are a multitude of factors that influence the risk for injury; this results in an imbalance in the strength of the RTC muscles, increasing one’s risk for injury and re-injury.

EXSC 407, Senior Capstone

Heike McNeil

L203

2 – 2:30 PM

Tara Cook

Minor Placement Work Sample

In this Minor Placement Work Sample you will find five different sections; planning for instructions, establishing classroom climate, planned learning activities, evaluating student progress, exhibiting professional behavior, and resources. Within each of these sections you will find examples of my growth as a teacher and the examples of learned skills and reflections. You will also find examples of the lessons that I have taught and the solutions to problems I had faced through the course of my teaching experience. 

EDUC 437

Vivian Moen

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM