Evidence synthesis (ES) has emerged as a key research method within the social and behavioral sciences. Academic librarians, as experts on information search and retrieval, are often highly valued contributors to faculty ES projects. While many libraries have formed team-based ES services to support researchers, and have discussed insights from…

This study examines the prevailing debates surrounding pre-graduation publishing and investigates the frequency of graduates including previously published material in a thesis or dissertation at one university. The goal of the study was to ascertain where library services outreach could best be targeted to help thesis and dissertation writing…

Nutrition provisions in the FY2025 budget reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21/H.R. 1), as enacted July 4, 2025, are estimated to reduce federal spending for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and, in order to achieve such savings, significantly change how the benefits, administrative costs, and nutrition education costs are funded.…

Writing is an essential literacy skill which requires many opportunities for practice and improvement. In this article, it is described how a schoolwide post office offered students opportunities and increased motivation to write, while also allowing teachers autonomy in how they would use it to increase writing experiences among students. A post…

The challenge: Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLPs) incorporate legal services into healthcare settings to address the intertwined legal, social, and health challenges faced by patients. Research has shown that MLPs effectively address unmet legal needs and reduce health disparities (Klein et al., 2013). This study evaluated a Medical-Legal…

Far too often, students are left on the periphery when creating, designing, and implementing community service initiatives. This article provides a framework to position students as co-creators of service initiatives rather than just participants using a case study of the President's Leadership Fellows Program at University of Tampa.

By integrating real-world problem-solving with academic theory, service learning offers students the opportunity to engage in projects that address the needs of local communities while honing their creative and design skills. This learning approach fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation, allowing students to apply design…

While many higher education institutions highlight their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), recent legislation and policies across several Southern states have indicated significant pushback against these initiatives, with some states enacting bans or restrictions on DEI efforts on college campuses. This essay will examine the…

Humane care refers to an approach that focuses on people, considers individual differences, and aims to provide ideal care, regardless of the needs of the individual. This approach can also be called the "humanistic approach". While nurses are among the main practitioners of this understanding, nursing students should also receive…

Background: Down syndrome is the most common liveborn genetic condition. However, there are no surveys measuring societal services and supports for people with Down syndrome. We developed a questionnaire so that initiatives could be targeted towards countries most in need of assistance. Method: We formed a geographically diverse group of…

Bereavement is a universal experience common within the higher education student population. The present study aimed to understand the experiences and support needs of bereaved Australian university students. In semi-structured interviews, 12 students (10 women, 2 men; M[subscript age] = 38.13, SD = 15.37) shared their experiences of bereavement…

This study examined Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants' perceptions of integrating digital literacy training with the TANF job readiness program to bridge the gap between TANF and earning higher wages to provide for their families without government assistance. A combination of qualitative content analysis and focus group…

Federal health agencies are facing multiple vacancies and governance challenges due to their aging workforce, additional needs due to COVID-19, remote work opportunities, and decades-long mandates for reforming the Federal recruitment and hiring process. Training curriculum is often planned to be responsive to job-related competencies and current…

The Student Financial Services (SFS) Benchmarking Report examines student financial services operations, including: unpaid student account balances; student accounts in collections; payment channels and methods; student refunds; third-party billing; and staffing and financial services operating budget.

Poverty and financial insecurity are major drivers of poor health outcomes, but health systems have traditionally lacked the tools to address these economic drivers of health. In recent years, an innovative clinical care model is starting to change that: Medical-Financial Partnerships (MFPs). Medical-Financial Partnerships are collaborations…