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Katherine Mason Cramer PhD.

…their own Writing Processes at the Completion of First-Year Composition.” 2006 Annual Convention of the National Council of Teachers of English. College Colloquia Roundtable. Nashville, TN. Nov. 17, 2006. Mason, Katherine. “Cooperative Learning and Second Language Acquisition: Providing Opportunities for Authentic Communication Among English Language…

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Kim Moody

… Lonigan, C., Phillips, B., McDowell, K., Farver, J. (2012, June). The road less traveled: Measurement development responsive to the increasingly culturally and linguistically diverse Head Start population. Head Start’s 11th National Research Conference, Washington, DC. Lonigan, C., Phillips, B., McDowell, K., & Farver, J. (2012, February). Self-regulation, …

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Duggins

…to all of these barriers, Kiah created The Princess Project. The Princess Project is a college readiness program that seeks to empower underrepresented high school girls through culturally relevant mentoring and community involvement. Through this talk, Kiah hopes to inspire people to disrupt systemic cycles of inequity by building a network of connections…

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WSU psychology student focuses on mental health stigmas in minorities | Wichita State news

…stigma amongst minorities, particularly African Americans. Her life experiences, like being raised by a “single-parent black women,” made her realize that culturally, they aren’t taught to speak about how they feel. For her mom and others, it was only about working really hard. “It’s the mentality of work hard so you can play harder,” Inneke said.…

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Relive this year's Shock the Yard Step Show

Relive this year's Shock the Yard Step Show WSU Strategic Communications 05/02/2019 08:41:59 AM May 2, 2019 -- Wichita State's Multicultural Greek Council held the 10th annual Shock the Yard Step Show, a fun and interactive event for the WSU and local community. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This…

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Wichita State director earns Kansas Human Rights Commission appointment | Wichita State News

…State University campus with an appointment to the Kansas Human Rights Commission. Alicia Sanchez views equity and inclusion as goals needed to help Kansas thrive economically and culturally. “When the quality of life and opportunities are good for all people, regardless of ethnicity and gender . . . we can grow the state and grow the economy,” she said.…

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Jennifer Friend named dean of WSU College of Applied Studies | Wichita State News

…such as dean, educational leadership program coordinator and faculty member, PreK-12 principal and language arts teacher. At Wichita State, Friend will focus on supporting culturally responsive learning, research opportunities and community engagement, with an emphasis on diversity, integrity, collaboration, discovery and leadership. “The College of…

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Meet a Shocker: Lisa Oldham | Wichita State News

…career path. But I'm passionate about helping others succeed, heal from traumatic life experiences and turn their lives around. I am an advocate and someone that speaks to culturally diverse groups such as black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), and the missing and murdered indigenous women crisis. I have had a lot of job experiences throughout …

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WSU’s Community Engagement Institute helps bring fresh food to Wichita’s neighborhoods | Wichita State News

…Center for Public Health Initiatives works alongside small store owners, local growers and neighborhood organizations to expand access to affordable, healthy and culturally familiar foods in areas that need them most. The City of Wichita launched the initiative using a $950,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant, selecting Wichita State through a competitive…

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Alce su Voz Offers Recommendations for Improved Healthcare Language Services in Kansas

…interpreting services funded by the MCOs Determine how health care agencies can be reimbursed for interpreting services not funded by the MCOs Provide trainings on culturally responsive care and language access Engage local health departments in supporting language access services in their regions Ensure that the Kansas Medicaid program and the contracted …

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The Alce Su Voz Community Council Forges the Path for Our Newest Project

…from many different directions. It involves creating a structure that positions healthcare interpreters as valued professionals, preparing doctors and nurses to care for culturally diverse patients and collaborate with interpreters, engaging community members in conversations about their rights, streamlining a system for financing interpreting services, …

https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2023/01/21/the-alce-su-voz-community-council-forges-the-path-for-our-newest-project/

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Community Engagement for Vaccine Equity

…the different Guatemalan languages spoken here. Public Health Sciences Professor Dr. Nikki Keene Woods will be collaborating on our planning process for providing culturally sensitive services and information in those languages. We are also excited to welcome two student research assistants to our project: Spanish graduate student Raúl Rangel-Fernández and…

https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2022/11/20/community-engagement-for-vaccine-equity/

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Jamilid

…Growing up, Jamilid often interpreted for her parents during medical appointments, an experience that inspired her passion for improving language access and advocating for culturally welcoming healthcare. After graduation, Jamilid plans to continue serving her community by helping individuals overcome language barriers and ensuring they receive the…

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…that is tailored for your specific institution. Some of the topics we are prepared to teach are: The legal framework of language access in U.S. health care Providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services to Non-English Language Preference (NELP) patients The role of community health workers However, we are also excited to work with…

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… Support for the development of a workforce of qualified bilingual healthcare providers, trained interpreters, and clinicians who are prepared to care for linguistically and culturally diverse communities How To Get Involved At Alce su Voz, we work as a team to create opportunities for education within our community. We work hard to ensure everyone is…

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WSU’s Community Engagement Institute helps bring fresh food to Wichita’s neighborhoods

…State’s Center for Public Health Initiatives works alongside small store owners, local growers and neighborhood organizations to expand access to affordable, healthy and culturally familiar foods in areas that need them most. The City of Wichita launched the initiative using a $950,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant, selecting Wichita State through a…

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Get ready for the SHPEtinas Masquerade Baile March 28

…to enhance the masquerade theme .El Sembradillo Collective will provide music, ensuring a dynamic and festive experience. SHPEtinas aims to bring students together through culturally enriching and engaging events like this one. The Masquerade Baile is open to all who want to celebrate in a welcoming and inclusive environment. For more details,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/10/get-ready-for-the-shpetinas-masquerade-baile-march-28/

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Nationally recognized speaker visiting WSU to speak with first-gen students about attaining career success in college and beyond

…impact on individuals and organizations. As the president and founder of the First-Generation Student Career Conference, he has transformed the lives of thousands, especially culturally diverse and first-generation students, guiding them towards leadership excellence. Recognized for his contributions, he has received numerous accolades, including an…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/nationally-recognized-speaker-visiting-wsu-to-speak-with-first-gen-students-about-attaining-career-success-in-college-and-beyond/

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Join today’s online and hybrid Academic Resources Conference sessions

…& applied learning; panelists from campus industry partners 1 p.m.: Using Adobe’s AI Features to Support Your Classroom – Eric Rowse, Adobe 2-4 p.m., hybrid: Culturally Responsive Practices – Dr. Bobby Berry, assistant dean in the College of Applied Studies; Dr. Sara Mata, executive director of Hispanic Serving Institution; Dr. Jennifer Friend, dean,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/09/join-todays-online-and-hybrid-academic-resources-conference-sessions/

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Donate to Shocker Support Locker

…your help to get our shelves stocked. Our most popular items include rice, pasta, fresh produce, canned tuna and chicken, soap, razors, toothpaste, other hygiene products, and culturally based foods.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/02/donate-to-shocker-support-locker/