Day 1 Sessions
2017
Wednesday, May 10th
8:30 AM

Opening and Introductions

Karim Ismaili, Bridgewater State University
Erin O'Connor, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Auditorium

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

9:00 AM

Plenary 1: BE OPEN - How Open Pedagogy and Using OER Support Open Scholarship

Susan Eliason, Bridgewater State University
Jessica Birthisel, Bridgewater State University
Ellen Dubinsky, Bridgewater State University
Joanna Boeing Bratton, Bridgewater State University
Matthew Salomone, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Auditorium

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10:10 AM

Creating a Core

Jordan Barkalow, Bridgewater State University
Darcy Boellstorff, Bridgewater State University
Laura McAlinden, Bridgewater State University
Maura Rosenthal, Bridgewater State University
Peter Sietins, Bridgewater State University

Hart 116

10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

Encouraging CAP Success: Implementing Components of CAP During the Pre-Practicum Experience

Andrea Cayson, Bridgewater State University
Heather Pacheco-Guffrey, Bridgewater State University

Hart 113

10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

Forgotten and Suppressed Dutch Composers of World War II: A Presentation on Selected Piano Compositions of Daniel Belinfante

Deborah Nemko, Bridgewater State University

Hart 117

10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

Reappointment, Tenure, Promotion: Facts and Q & A on Personnel Processes

Lee Torda, Bridgewater State University
Ann Brunjes, Bridgewater State University

Hart 114

10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

Service-Learning at BSU: Examples of Success

Christy Lyons Graham, Bridgewater State University
Yongjun Shin, Bridgewater State University
Elaine Bukowiecki, Bridgewater State University
Melinda R. Tarsi, Bridgewater State University

Hart 115

10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

11:05 AM

Fifty Shades of Misunderstanding

Melissa Freeburg, Bridgewater State University
Melanie J. McNaughton, Bridgewater State University

Hart 115

11:05 AM - 11:50 AM

Global Religious Studies at BSU: Why Does it Matter?

Margaret Lowe, Bridgewater State University
Madhavi Venkatesan, Bridgewater State University
Jabbar Al-Obaidi, Bridgewater State University
Amy Couto, Bridgewater State University
Curtiss Hoffman, Bridgewater State University

Hart 116

11:05 AM - 11:50 AM

How BSU Scholars Used the CARS Course Reassignment Grant (CRAG) for Their Research Projects

Sarah Wiggins, Bridgewater State University
Inkyoung Kim, Bridgewater State University
Simone Poliandri, Bridgewater State University
Vignon Oussa, Bridgewater State University
Kevin Kalish, Bridgewater State University

Hart 113

11:05 AM - 11:50 AM

Know Your Contract! Q & A with Your Union Leadership

Maria Hegbloom, Bridgewater State University
Ann Brunjes, Bridgewater State University
Lee Torda, Bridgewater State University

Hart 114

11:05 AM - 11:50 AM

Meeting the Needs of All Learners through Universal Design for Learning

Eric LePage, Bridgewater State University
Jennifer Manak, Bridgewater State University
Thomasena Shaw, Bridgewater State University
Reid Kimball, Bridgewater State University

Hart 117

11:05 AM - 11:50 AM

11:50 AM

Lunch

Burnell Cafe

11:50 AM - 12:50 PM

12:50 PM

Conscious Consumption

Madhavi Venkatesan, Bridgewater State University

Hart 113

12:50 PM - 1:20 PM

From Truman to Trump: How Poor Men's Health May be Impacting National Security

James Leone, Bridgewater State University

Hart 115

12:50 PM - 1:20 PM

Spatial Statistics and Stone Structures

Curtiss Hoffman, Bridgewater State University

Hart 117

12:50 PM - 1:20 PM

The Great American Eclipse of 2017

Martina Arndt, Bridgewater State University

Hart 116

12:50 PM - 1:20 PM

The Relationship of Religion to the College and University in America

Stephen Nelson, Bridgewater State University

Hart 114

12:50 PM - 1:20 PM

1:30 PM

All Connected: Teaching for Differences is Teaching for All Students

Wing-kai To, Bridgewater State University
Alexandra Dema, Bridgewater State University
Emily Spitzman, Bridgewater State University
Roopa Rawjee, Bridgewater State University
Derek Leuenberger, Bridgewater State University

Hart 114

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Focusing on Commuter Student Success at BSU

Kate McLaren, Bridgewater State University
Colby King, Bridgewater State University
Sabrina Gentlewarrior, Bridgewater State University
Meredith Deacon, Bridgewater State University

Hart 116

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Quality Matters: Improving Your Online Course Delivery

Eric LePage, Bridgewater State University
Reid Kimball, Bridgewater State University

Hart 115

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

The Fulbright Scholar Program: June and July - the Perfect Time of Year to Work on a Fulbright Proposal

Mia Zoino, Bridgewater State University
Colleen Campbell, Bridgewater State University
Donna Scarsciotti, Bridgewater State University

Hart 113

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

You Are Doing Great Mentoring - Be Sure It’s Recognized!

Teresa King, Bridgewater State University
Jenny Shanahan, Bridgewater State University
Todd Harris, Bridgewater State University
Irina Seceleanu, Bridgewater State University

Hart 117

1:30 PM - 2:14 PM

2:25 PM

BSU Students' Perceptions of Online Learning: Does Five Years Make a Difference?

Lydia Burak, Bridgewater State University

Hart 116

2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

Discursive Analysis Shifts MBSR Research Away from Self-Reification

Michelle Mamberg, Bridgewater State University

Hart 113

2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

How To Foster Trust and Reciprocity: Experimental Evidence from Vietnam and U.S.

Quoc Hung Tran, Bridgewater State University

Hart 114

2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

Incorporating Community-Based Project Learning into Your Classroom

April Megginson, Bridgewater State University

Hart 115

2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

Mental Health Training Partnership in Haiti

Castagna Lacet, Bridgewater State University

Hart 117

2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

3:00 PM

Plenary 2: The Impact of a Cultural Immersion Program on Student Perceptions of the Middle East: A Pilot Study

Christy Lyons Graham, Bridgewater State University
Sarah Thomas, Bridgewater State University
Arnaa Alcon, Bridgewater State University
Jabbar Al-Obaidi, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Auditorium

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM

Poster: Application of the Strengths Perspective for Building Students' Confidence in Learning Research

Castagna Lacet, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Bridgewater Review: Your Faculty Magazine

Andrew Holman, Bridgewater State University
Ellen Scheible, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Criminal Record: An Ineffective Predictor of Customer Service Representative (CSR) Job Performance

Todd Harris, Bridgewater State University
Jakari Griffith, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Defining and Analyzing Graduate Student Success

Morgan Hawes, Bridgewater State University
Rebecca Mushet, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Field Trips to An Upper-Class Homestead: Martha Stewart, Cultures of Home, and the Branding of Experience

Melanie McNaughton, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: How Has the Affordable Care Act Impacted Men's Health?

James Leone, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Initial Assessment of a Red-Eared Slider Invasion in a Southeastern Massachusetts Pond

Donald Padgett, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Optimize Solar Photovoltaic Supply Chain with Continuous Price Reduction

Xiangrong Liu, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Teach with Technology: Or if WE Teach it, will THEY Teach it?

Jeanne Ingle, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Social Support Systems for Elderly and the Role of Social Work for Elder Care in Belize

Jing Tan, Bridgewater State University
Kathleen Bailey, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: TESOL MAT Graduates’ Attitudes and Perceived Skills Toward Teaching English Learners

Melissa Latham Keh, Bridgewater State University
Julia Stakhnevich, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: The Examination of Movement Coordination Between Barefoot and Minimal Foot Support Boots in Walking

Tong-Ching Tom Wu, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: The Problem of the Solution: Reformism, Mass Incarceration, and Ideology

Wendy Wright, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM