Academic Report 2021

Academic Report 2021

DSU ACADEMIC REPORT Editor-in-Chief Dr. Cheri Crenshaw Lead Designer Scott Garrett Photography Alex Santiago Jordon Palmer Matt Black Review Dr. Pam Cantrell

PUBLICATION BOARD Dr. Michael Lacourse Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Jordon Sharp Vice President of Marketing & Communication Stacy Schmidt Assistant Director of Public Relations/Publications Jyl Hall Director of Public Relations Jared Madsen Creative & Visual Services Production Manager Shantelle Owens Director of Academic Budget

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FEATURE STORIES

DSU and Intermountain Healthcare Foster Comprehensive Partnership Deep Technologies: Emerging Tech at DSU An Innovation Revolution: 5 Years of Success at Atwood Innovation Plaza The City Alliance Program: Developing Partnerships with the DSU Community 100% Pass Rates in Healthcare Diagnostics and Therapeutics Programs

OPEN

Open Learning Services MERLOT: The Next Open Education Resource Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth University College: Fostering Belonging, Promoting Student Success Open Educational Resourcs Emerging in Math and Biology DSU Student Austin Montgomery: Trailblazing the MD-PHD The Institute for Continued Learning: Helping Utah Live Long, Live Well DSU Partners with Dixie Technical College DSU Student Issac Garcia: Using Minors and Internships to Further Dreams DSU’s Research Journal: Curiosity Upskill for a Better Tomorrow Washington County School District and DSU’s Education Program Collaborate

INCLUSIVE

The Thriving International Student Program Women Trailblazers in Chemistry Internationalized Curriculum: The Chinese Dual Immersion Program DSU Students Create Exercise Regimens for Aging and At-Risk Populations Oculus VR: Beyond Lecture and Textbook Teaching DSU Student Adam Gaudin: First Openly Transgender Student Accepted into U of U’s Medical Program

COMPREHENSIVE

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New Academic Degrees & Certificates Marriage & Family Therapy from a Multidisciplinary Perspective New Marketing Textbook by DSU Professor Don Fisher Master of Arts in Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric The Southern Quill: 70 Years of Literary Excellence Master of Athletic Training Fully Immerses Students Dance During the Pandemic Blazing Their Own Trails: Integrated Studies Students Design Career-Focused Degrees Piano Pedagogy Certificate DSU Students Score the Highest in the State on the CPA Exam Civil Dialogue: “When We Focus on Winning, We Lose Out on Learning” Emerging Opportunities for Early Childhood Education Majors at DSU

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Humanism and Technology: In Proper Proportion DSU Student David Lenard Balances School, Work, and Service DSU Mechanical Engineering Expanding and Evolving Community Involvement and Hands-On Learning in Recreation and Sports Management DSU Students Film Groundbreaking in Ireland Media Studies' Polytechnic Approach: Learning by Doing Intercommunity Connection to the Navajo Nation STEM Outreach Center: Engaging K-12 Students Real-World Chemistry: DSU Graduates Fill the Needs of Local Companies Animation: Technically Challenging and Creatively Rewarding Active Learning Prepares Students by Addressing Local Business Issues Hands-On Learning in Chemistry and Environmental Science The Zion National Park Scientist in Residence Program

POLYTECHNIC

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Message from the Provost Dear Friends, It is with great pride that I present the 2021 edition of the Dixie State University Academic Report, highlighting and recognizing the scholarship, creative activities, innovations, programs, and numerous accomplishments of our students, faculty and staff from this past year. As is our tradition, I am proud that each story contained in this report is written by a DSU student. It is also noteworthy that many of the students recognized in this report are residents of Washington County.

The primary focus for Academics this past year was implementing our new 2025 strategic plan, “Trailblazing Distinction,” and our new institutional mission. Both the mission and plan aim to transform DSU into an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Each story in this report indicates how the activity advanced one or more of these institutional characteristics during this past year.

Despite the many challenges of operating the University during the pandemic, this past year saw a large expansion of faculty research and creative activities and the launch of many programs and initiatives in support of the new mission and institutional name. DSU is the only open polytechnic university in the nation, and our primary objective is to welcome and support everyone from everywhere who wishes to learn. The diversity of students, faculty, and staff, as well as their academic pursuits and accomplishments, reflects that objective and a growing culture of openness and humanism.

I am very proud of our faculty, staff, and students and invite you to explore the 2021 Academic Report and learn more about the quality of our academic programs and faculty as well as the extraordinary opportunities that DSU students are provided to learn by doing.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michael Lacourse Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs michael.lacourse@dixie.edu

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NEW ACADEMIC DEGREES & CERTIFICATES DSU added 29 new degree and certificate programs in the 2020-2021 academic year. One example of our unique options is our Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in which students select their own educational pathways. With a series of certificates available to them, students participate in a customized educational experience that will catapult them to success in their careers.

Bachelor’s Degrees

Certificates

Enterprise Management

3D Animation

Technology Innovation

2D Animation

Professional Studies

Marketing Supply Chain Management Accounting & Information Systems

Associate Degrees

Advanced Information Technology

Laboratory Studies

Web Design & Development

Information Technology Pharmacy Preparation

Advanced Design Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Medical Lab Assistant Technology Professional & Career Communication Leadership

Minors

Visual Culture & Society

Biomedical Science

Diversity

Critical Reasoning Global Perspectives Community and Social Change Ethical Judgment Applied Statistics I Applied Statistics II Music Technology Wellness Coaching

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DSU AND INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE FOSTER COMPREHENSIVE PARTNERSHIP

By Autumn Nuzman, Graduate Student, M.A. in Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric

Dixie State University and Intermountain Healthcare have

time to immediately contribute in their professions in healthcare.”

fostered a comprehensive partnership since 2015. It all started

The partnership also branched into other programs and

with Intermountain recommending that DSU collaborate with

internships, including the cancer-focused Stanford Summer

them to create a pre-med club.

Research Internship, research project-focused Johns Hopkins

Biotechnology instructor Doug Sainsbury says, “Their

internships, and Intermountain’s cancer-focused Precision

[Intermountain's] plan was that if they could partner with

Genomics internships, with Intermountain providing some of

Dixie State on a pre-med club, and provide resources, provide

the funding for DSU students to participate in the Stanford and

opportunities for students to have internships and shadow with

Johns Hopkins internships.

the physicians there, they could get students extra experience

“Every summer, we send 2-3 students to Stanford University to

so that when they applied to medical school, they could

do cancer research,” Sainsbury says. “Every year, Stanford offers

be more competitive and get in and be accepted to top-tier

this type of research but only offers it to Stanford students, except

medical programs.”

for this program that we have. It’s all part of this relationship we

Likewise, Intermountain Healthcare Administrator Mitchell

have with Dixie State, Intermountain, and Stanford University.

Cloward says the collaboration helps Intermountain recruit

Because of that partnership, we now send two students every

students to help grow its workforce.

year to Johns Hopkins University to engage in research as well.”

“Inspiration for the partnership began with a common interest

Dr. Eliezer Bermudez, Dean of the College of Health Sciences,

in caregivers who serve our patients,” Cloward says. “The hospital

and Intermountain Healthcare Nurse Administrator Natalie

was very interested and motivated to help support the education

Ashby say another focus of the partnership is providing

pathway to help students prepare for a career in healthcare. Dixie

clinical opportunities at Intermountain Healthcare’s St. George

State has helped prepare so many caregivers over a long period of

Regional Hospital.

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“All of our students, primarily the ones on the clinical side,

There are also plans to create a Functional Genomics Center

will need clinical experience to be able to go out,” Dr. Bermudez

in the new Science, Engineering & Technology building, which

says. “Without this collaboration with the hospital, that basically

will enable students to pursue high-level research projects with

would be impossible. We have collaboration with other sites

Intermountain Precision Genomics as early as fall 2022.

that provide [the] clinical side, but the main place is St. George Regional Hospital.”

“We have our community needs always in the forefront of anything we do, both at SGRH and DSU,” Ashby says. “I

Additionally, the partnership enables interprofessional

believe our collaboration is positioned well to look at the future

education, which is when students and faculty collaborate with

needs and work together to ensure that our community needs

other healthcare workers.

are represented.”

“Dental hygiene students, even though they don’t do clinicals there, they go and educate nurses on oral care for patients that are thinking of chemotherapy or therapy for cancer treatments that affect their mouths,” Dr. Bermudez says.

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HUMANISM AND TECHNOLOGY: In Proper Proportion

By Calee Clem, Senior, English Major, English Education Emphasis As DSU moves to make its strategic polytechnic vision a reality, a reality embodied in the upcoming name change to Utah Tech

connections, education, and exposure that the internet, scientific discovery, and communication offer.

University on July 1, 2022, faculty and students are grappling

On the grand scale, we cannot separate our humanism and

with how to balance majors that seem more human-focused with

our need for scientific exploration. To that end, Provost Michael

majors that focus on technology. Critical to this vision, we are

Lacourse and the deans of the colleges are unified in engaging our

approaching our open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic

new mission centered on humanism. This approach is consistent

mission from multiple perspectives.

with our “active learning. active life.” motto. It also allows us to

“While the science programs may view polytechnic from

focus on job-preparation skills while forging adaptive, resilient

a STEM perspective, the humanities and social sciences

skills that prepare our students for not just their first jobs but

are approaching the mission from the perspective of

their seventh. After all, recent studies suggest current college

interdisciplinarity,” notes Dr. Stephen Lee, Dean of the College

graduates will hold 17 different jobs over the course of their

of Humanities and Social Sciences. “We are approaching our new

professional careers.

mission as a celebration of the intersection of our disciplines, not

The deans nominated thought leaders from their colleges to be

their separation. That approach holds tremendous promise for

part of a think tank about building this human-centered approach

understanding technology from perspectives that are centered

to technology. This group, drawn from every college on campus,

in our humanity.”

has initiated a faculty-level discussion on addressing the impact

Dr. John Wolfe, Associate Professor in Philosophy, states that

of technology through human-centered approaches, showcasing

humans are “technological creatures. Part of our humanity is

why the humanities, arts, social sciences, and education are

tied to our need for technology. We want access to technology.

relevant and crucial to our understanding of technology and the

Technology is cultural; technology is personal.”

human condition. Dr. Wolfe has taken the lead in making visible

Technology is tied to our culture by what we eat, how we

this humanities-centered tech vision for Utah Tech University.

move, and how we treat the elderly. Technology is personal in

This vision foregrounds building a college and university that

how it represents a way to communicate with our loved ones

manifests social justice in very real ways: an open, inclusive,

and can be a means of artistic expression. These concepts build

comprehensive university that engages the impact of technology,

each other up and attempting to separate the two has negative

innovation, and social change.

consequences. Scientific inquiry is guided by the ethics and social ramifications of the humanities. Humanity is boosted by the

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THE THRIVING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM

By Beck Caldwell, Junior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis, Dance Minor

Dixie State University’s international student program is

student from Pakistan, who is here to study for a semester,

home to 186 students, nearly 1% of DSU’s student population,

has scored in the top 5 to 6 percent on the US medical exam.

from over 40 countries. Our international students are some of

Another international student is planning to become the first

the brightest minds on campus. Last spring, 58% of these students

paramedic in his home country of Haiti. Many more students in

were on academic scholarships, including 38% of those students

our international program are entrepreneurs and have started their

receiving the Deans and Presidential scholarships, for which

own companies while studying at DSU despite all the challenges

they must maintain high GPAs. This kind of result is not typical

of being in a new country and at a new school.

of the average international student body, but our students are particularly academically focused and goal oriented.

Shadman Bashir, Director of International Student & Scholars Office, has only good things to say about the students he works

Having international students on campus is beneficial for

with. He monitors their well-being during their stay at DSU and

all students at DSU. It minimizes the "us and them" mindset

communicates with both students and their families to make sure

and internationalizes our campus, introducing our students to

their needs are met. He sometimes acts as a father figure to these

cultures and ideas they might otherwise never have the chance

students and helps them feel more at home.

to experience.

With international students attending our university, DSU

Our international students face many trials to have the

continues to bridge the gap between foreign and domestic

opportunity to study at DSU, with a major difficulty being

students and provide cultural learning for students. We are

the process of obtaining a visa to study in the US. Despite the

proud of our international students and all that they work so

difficulties, these determined international students achieve

hard to achieve.

success. For instance, a student from Brazil became the first international valedictorian of DSU this past year. A medical

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WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS IN CHEMISTRY

By Lexie Dalton, Junior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis, ASL Minor Dixie State University’s Chemistry department is composed of

didn’t realize she could pursue a Ph.D. career before joining the

80% female faculty, including Sarah Black, Dr. Gabriela Chilom,

Chemistry Department. Seeing female chemists leading in their

Dr. Katherine Leigh, Dr. Jennifer Meyer, Christina Quinn, Dr.

field inspires many students to follow the same path.

Diana Reese, Teisha Richan, and Dr. Wendy Schatzberg. DSU has

When asked about some of the challenges facing women in

the highest percentage of female chemistry faculty in the state.

chemistry today, the department mentioned that women are

Utah higher education institutions put the average female faculty

often not taken as seriously and are thought of as nice, taking

ratio somewhere between 12% and 50%.

away from their perceived competency. Men are seen as the real

When asked about what the percentage means to them, the

people in charge. To support women in chemistry, the department

chemistry professors answered, “As college professors, we have

mentioned that people need to treat and pay females the same as

the privilege to mentor students to pursue their dreams and ideas

their male counterparts. Another way to help women interested

regardless of their gender and background. We are not just telling

in chemistry is to make sure female students are aware of research

our students to follow their dreams no matter what, we are the

opportunities as well as breakthroughs and research done by

living proof of this concept. Our graduates often come back to

female scientists. It is also helpful to be supportive of situations

us to acknowledge how big of a role our faculty played in their

that disproportionally affect female students such as childcare,

career and life.”

breastfeeding, and scheduling conflicts.

The chemistry faculty members are great examples to all

DSU’s chemistry department is an inspiration to women

students on campus. At the beginning of the program, there were

everywhere. The department is composed of an incredible team

no female students nominated for the department's Student of the

from diverse educational backgrounds, different areas of the

Semester or Student of the Year Award. However, recently, half of

world, and various religious and political views, but they are all

the nominees were female and the winners have been women in

supportive of each other and committed to student success. Their

the previous two years. Additionally, males dominated attending

examples will continue to inspire future generations of students.

research conferences for students; now, women make up more than 50% of those attending. One student mentioned that she

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DSU STUDENT DAVID LENARD BALANCES SCHOOL, WORK, AND SERVICE

By Malynda Madsen, Senior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis, Nonprofit Management Minor David Lenard, a DSU senior majoring in Criminal Justice, has

Dean’s List last year and is on track to graduate in Spring of 2022.

taken his academic success and paid it forward. Lenard partnered

I’m proud of him; he truly deserves to be recognized for what he

with Aaron Edgley and Brandon Turner last year to found RISE, a

has accomplished for himself and his community.”

mentoring organization for local at-risk youth. The organization offers kids and teens a safe place to hang out after school where they can receive mentoring, food, and clothing.

Lenard, who also works at the State of Utah’s Department of Juvenile Justice Services, saw first-hand the needs of at-risk youth in the community and wanted to implement a program that could meet those needs proactively before other types of programs become necessary. The concept was born from Lenard’s own positive experience with mentoring.

Michele Tisdale, Lenard’s academic advisor in the Criminal Justice Department at DSU, commented on his achievements.

“When I first met David in 2017, he was really struggling academically,” says Tisdale. “Through hard work, he made the

OPEN LEARNING SERVICES

By Calee Clem, Senior, English Major, English Education Emphasis DSU's Open Learning Services assists faculty in their work

an education, effectively delivering innovative services and

to improve teaching and learning. Their first big initiative has

opportunities to promote and support learning at DSU and to the

been to promote Open Education Resources (OER) at DSU. The

surrounding community. Open Learning Services assists faculty

key component of this program is taking slow, measured steps

with the creation and implementation of online courses that are

to guarantee providing quality service to faculty and students,

becoming more common and allow access to DSU resources

but they have already encountered several small successes in

despite the student’s location.

their progress. Through their devotion to providing the resources

Open Learning Services is working to increase transparency,

needed to promote research and enhance the curriculum and

create a culture of open learning, and engage DSU’s faculty from

programs at DSU, Open Learning Services has been creating an

the beginning. Open Learning Services intends to improve the

environment that is more inclusive.

quality and inclusiveness of learning at DSU.

Open Learning Services understands access to OER assists students from a variety of situations and backgrounds in attaining

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INTERNATIONALIZED CURRICULUM: The Chinese Dual Immersion Program

By Cammie Johnson, Junior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis In Fall 2021, Dixie State University introduced the Chinese

these partnerships, students and faculty will have the opportunity

Dual Immersion Program for, but not limited to, Concurrent

to study and teach abroad, providing DSU’s Chinese language

Enrollment students. Associate Provost for Community and

learners with ample opportunities to experience those cultures

Global Engagement Nancy Hauck says the program benefits

and this difficult language.

DSU not only because it serves the needs of local students, but also because it internationalizes DSU’s curriculum.

This program was established 10 years ago for elementary school children in the Washington County School District, Hauck says. The program has grown as the students have grown, and now students can continue their Chinese language education here at DSU through bridge courses offered in DSU’s Concurrent Enrollment and Modern Languages departments.

Additionally, DSU has developed partnerships with universities in China and Taiwan over the past year. Because of

MERLOT: The Next Open Education Resource

By Calee Clem, Senior, English Major, English Education Emphasis MERLOT is the next Open Education Resource (OER) at Dixie

modules, test banks, study guides, and subject exploration.

State University. MERLOT is an online resource for discovery of

DSU is a new campus partner to MERLOT. While many of

OER and free-to-access materials as well as a community asset.

MERLOT’s resources are already freely available, a partnership

Educators will be able to search for supplemental material that

allows DSU to have a custom website portal created as a center

they can incorporate into their classes and provide free to students.

point of information and resources. This resource is faculty-

Students can also benefit from MERLOT with access to a

driven and provides access to information about OER, a faculty

pool of information that may communicate the material they

showcase on OER projects, a place for faculty to begin their search

are struggling in a different format. This tool is broader than

for OER, and guidance on development and implementation of

just textbook material, containing other learning tools such as

free online resources. The portal will be released soon.

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DSU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EXPANDING AND EVOLVING

By Autumn Nuzman, Graduate Student, M.A. in Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric In recent years, DSU’s mechanical engineering program has greatly expanded. On top of moving their program into the new

we unveiled two new events: Robot Recon, presented by the sophomores and Turbo Regatta, presented by the juniors.”

Science, Engineering & Technology building, the mechanical

Christensen says Robot Recon tasked students with designing

engineering program is in the process of hiring two tenure-track

and prototyping wireless robots to navigate rugged terrain to

faculty members — one in electrical and computer engineering

gather and transmit crucial data about the game course, which

and one in mechanical engineering — and is offering a fourth

was staged as a chemical plant hit by a natural disaster. The data

section of its MECH 1000 course for incoming freshmen as of

would then be sent back to the controller stationed safely at a

this year.

distance from the chemical disaster.

“With the rapid expansion of the University and the new SET

Christensen says Turbo Regatta tasked students with

building, we are experiencing significant growth,” says David

designing and prototyping a propulsion and electronic steering

Christensen, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering.

system for pedal boats that held two passengers and were stripped

Christensen says the new SET building is going to provide

of their pedals and steering mechanism. The idea was to design

high-impact experiences for students, faculty, and the community

a propeller and steering scheme that could out-run and out-

for years to come.

maneuver the original pedal boat.

“The SET building is a game changer for the Engineering

“On the big day, the boats raced in DSU’s Olympic-sized

Department. Students now have access to eight engineering labs

pool in the new Human Performance Center,” Christensen says.

and two physics labs furnished with equipment from high-end

The engineering program at DSU is meticulously building its

3D printers and a wind tunnel to large CNC machines and high-

curriculum to provide more high-impact learning opportunities

performance computers,” Christensen says.

for students, such as Engineering Design Day projects, design

The Mechanical Engineering Program has also been expanding

practicums allowing students to work with entrepreneurs on

and evolving its Engineering Design Day. “Engineering Design

real products, undergraduate research opportunities with

Day was a smashing success this last year,” Christensen says.

faculty members, lab courses, and live seminars provided by

“We significantly increased industry involvement with nine

industry professionals.

professionals from various companies participating as judges.

With Spring 2020 Engineering Design Day being canceled,

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HIGHER EDUCATION FOR INCARCERATED YOUTH

By Lexie Dalton, Junior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis, ASL Minor This year, DSU was approved to start a new higher education

finance, music, and political science. Currently, 24 students are

program for incarcerated youth in Utah. This program is unique

participating in this program, with more joining as time goes on.

because it is the first synchronized remote education program

The higher education classes have had a positive impact on

in which students across the state move together through the

the incarcerated youth. Director of Concurrent Enrollment Kevin

courses as a cohort. DSU’s faculty virtually streams live classes

Simmons says, “It helps them to feel normal. They have also felt

to five long-term juvenile justice facilities. These facilities have a

a sense of pride as they are being treated like they are smart and

small cohort of students taking virtual courses together in real-

capable, something that has been lacking for many of them in

time streaming.

school.” Simmons hopes that after students are released, they will

Incarcerated youth can earn their general education certificates

come to DSU to improve their lives and continue their education.

by taking hand-selected courses. Most students take an average of nine credits each semester. Subjects studied include, english,

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY FROM A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE

By Calee Clem, Senior, English Major, English Education Emphasis Marriage & Family Therapy is a growing master’s program

positive environment in which change can occur. This perspective-

in its third year at Dixie State University. This two-year program

oriented approach provides short-term therapy with long-term

focuses on family development, aiming to understand how

outcomes. Dr. Nathan Meng, Assistant Professor of Psychology, is

a family unit functions in society. Rather than relying on talk

excited for the future of Marriage and Family Therapy at DSU as

therapy alone, students in this major view therapy from a

well as further opportunities for this degree. These opportunities

systematic multidisciplinary perspective.

could include certificates in Recreation Therapy and Art Therapy

This approach is circular rather than linear, meaning

as well as more efforts to destigmatize seeking therapy and mental

adjustments are made to a situation or system rather than to an

healthcare with new initiatives similar to DSU’s very successful

individual. This switch from individual to system produces a

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE: Fostering Belonging, Promoting Student Success

By Malynda Madsen, Senior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis, Nonprofit Management Minor

Dixie State University launched its University College in July 2021, which is designed to help incoming students acclimate

Ninety percent of incoming freshmen enrolled in the Trailblazer Connections course last fall.

and succeed at DSU. As DSU’s enrollment continues to rise,

Peer Coaches play an integral role in students’ sense of

University College addresses the needs of incoming classes,

belonging, connections to peers, as well as acclimation and

offering resources to help students transition and navigate

wellness. These peer coaches assist with each Trailblazer

university life. Studies have shown that a sense of belonging

Connections course and have three one-on-one meetings with

as well as college preparedness creates higher retention, higher

students assigned to the class. Peer coaches had more than 4,500

persistence rates, and improved student success. University

meetings in Fall 2021.

College is designed to serve students and DSU’s mission of offering an open and inclusive education.

The START Scholar Academy prepares students in Math and English through tutoring, educational workshops, and faculty mentors throughout their first year of college. Scholarships can be earned during both fall and spring semesters. This program seats fifty-five freshmen and focuses on first-generation college students and underrepresented students.

The Student Success Program is a first-year program designed to help students build a strong foundation for success and complete their math and English general education requirements.

Each student in the program works with coaches throughout the semester and enrolls in various student success courses designed to teach study skills and time management, connect students to campus resources, and develop career and life skills. Additionally, students in the program have an embedded tutoring component

The College oversees the Associate of Science and Associate

and access to the Student Success Center.

of Art in General Studies degree the University Advisement

University College is off to a great start helping incoming

Center, Trailblazer Connections, Peer Coaches, the START Scholar

students succeed. For more information, visit colleges.dixie.

Academy, and the Student Success Program.

edu/university-college.

The University Advisement Center includes intrusive advisement, helping students navigate their first year on campus.

Intrusive advisement and career coaching are offered to students who are undeclared but exploring possible majors and helps students bring their interests and aptitudes into alignment with their educational goals.

Trailblazer Connections (SSC 1010) is a two-credit course recommended to all first-year students. In this course, students develop a sense of belonging as they get to know their faculty and colleges. Students learn how to develop academic strategies and study skills, find and use resources, and manage time.

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DEEP TECHNOLOGIES: Emerging Tech at DSU

By Ivory Hansen, Senior, English Major, English Education Emphasis The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) developed a

and provide extensive opportunities for students in the STEM

Deep Technology Initiative that responds to the need to develop

field, leading to more programs and degrees in the future. For

deep technology talent in Utah by providing funding and fostering

instance, Dixie Tech has already created a certificate program

collaborations with potential employers. “Deep Technology”

that will feed directly into a new associate’s degree under

refers to technology leading to new products and innovations

development at DSU. As technology at DSU continues to

based on scientific discovery or engineering advances. Any

expand, students in these programs will receive additional

funding provided will be used to collaborate with employers and

transformational experiences and expertise that will guide them

create undergraduate and graduate programs that will pipeline

to successful careers.

students directly into jobs.

In partnership with Dixie Tech, DSU Biology Professor Dr. Aaron Davis applied for and was awarded $1,032,344 from the Deep Technology Initiative that will be distributed to the University over the next three years. The funding will establish a genomics center at DSU. In collaboration with Intermountain Precision Genomics and Stanford University, Dr. Davis will guide studies and solve problems within the field of genomics. The genomics center will serve as a cutting-edge teaching and research collaboration that introduces undergraduate students majoring in biology, computer science, and mathematics to the areas of precision medicine,

Zebrafish Embryo

functional genomics, computational biological modeling, genetic

As Dixie State continues to emphasize polytechnic learning,

sequencing, bioinformatics, and protein characterization. Within

students can acquire a hands-on education, which involves

these areas, students will be cross-trained and better equipped to

authentic learning and career readiness. Dean of the College

collaborate in the workforce across multiple disciplines.

of Science, Engineering & Technology Dr. Eric Pedersen says,

Within the proposed center, Dixie State will provide courses

“Students learn to innovate. This means solving problems within

in functional genomics, which will use zebrafish to validate gene

certain spaces using technology. Dixie is trying to solve human

mutations as harmful or harmless. With this technology, students

problems. As Dixie becomes more technology driven, we aim to

will learn how to take unknown mutations in humans and apply

solve human problems across disciplines. The solving of problems,

them to zebrafish to discover whether they are harmful. This

or innovation, is a campus-wide conversation. We need to ask

science has the potential to unlock answers to human disease

what kinds of human problems we can solve.” With the right

and identify how to prevent and predict it. Students will be able

mentoring and interactive education, students will become high-

to take classes like Microinjection and Microscopy and learn how

end problem solvers in the workforce.

to inject zebrafish and build on this research every semester until they become fully qualified to validate variants in zebrafish.

Since a goal of USHE’s Deep Technology Initiative is to build educational programs within the STEM field, Dixie State is working on multiple funding proposals dealing with genomics, artificial intelligence, developing materials, and machine learning.

These technologies will expand Dixie State’s institutional capacity

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND HANDS-ON LEARNING IN RECREATION AND SPORTS MANAGEMENT

By Calee Clem, Senior, English Major, English Education Emphasis Each semester, students in the Recreation and Sports Management Program team up with a variety of community organizations to plan, manage, and execute events that are inclusive and engaging. Within the course Program and Experience Design (RSM 3000), students discover the reality of their career choice as they apply theories they learn in class to their projects in hands-on experiential learning.

Last semester, students partnered with six community organizations (Washington County Fair, Washington City Recreation Department, Hurricane City Recreation Department, Ivins City Recreation Department, St. George Recreation Department, and Outdoor Learning Academy) to host a variety of events ranging from a cornhole tournament to a Selena tribute concert. These communities had the unique opportunity to engage these students to take over events, spearhead new events, or even come up with entirely new projects targeting different community needs.

In other words, this structured program challenges students to show grit and innovation while creating events and memories for the entire community.

OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES EMERGING IN MATH AND BIOLOGY

By Matilda Gibb, Junior, Biology Major, English Minor DSU is in the process of creating and implementing Open Educational Resources (OER). An OER is a learning material that is affordable, accessible, and easily revised. Two projects have made headway this year. In the Math Department, Professors Vinodh Chellamuthu and Md Sazib Hasan began creating a math OER that has been successfully piloted and is in its final stages; the hope is for the math OER to be tested in the classroom in the next year.

Professor Brian Stevens has also begun collecting materials for a biology lab manual. Emma Lanners, the Interim OER Librarian, started the OER project through research into DSU faculty and students’ use of traditional textbooks. The research strongly suggests that students achieve greater academic success with the use of OERs. Moving toward the future, DSU plans to help professors and instructors create more OERs to improve the success of faculty and students.

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DSU STUDENTS FILM GROUNDBREAKING IN IRELAND

By Lexie Dalton, Junior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis, ASL Minor Sixteen students and five faculty members set out on an

This combination of a study abroad program and real-world

adventure to an extremely remote, rugged, and dramatic region

film production is unique. It represents DSU’s “active learning.

in Ireland’s Connemara National Park to film the first season of

active life.” motto and new polytechnic focus by placing students

the television series Groundbreaking. For thirty days, students

squarely in professional learning environments while also

worked 8-12 hours per day to film about 350 minutes of content

introducing them to new cultures.

for the series.

Students spent the entire semester beforehand prepping for their on-set roles and undergoing training for their positions and responsibilities. Once in Ireland, they assisted an experienced professional department head with lighting, sound, production, management, prop construction, wardrobe, art design, editing, effects, script supervising, and camera preparation. Program Director Patrick Smith explains how this project prepared students for their future careers: “Not only did students learn technical, theoretical, and professional lessons from their department heads on set, they also applied that knowledge within a real-world production scenario.”

DSU STUDENTS CREATE EXERCISE REGIMENS FOR AGING AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS

By Cammie Johnson, Junior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis

Dixie State University offers its students various classes

Utah, says Dr. Susan Hart, Associate Professor of Exercise Science.

through the Exercise Science Program, including some that benefit

Because of this direct approach, students can demonstrate their

the Southern Utah community. Applied Fitness Development

understanding of the course work.

for Aging and At-Risk Populations — a wellness class for

During the wellness courses for older adults, mentors provide

older adults — is a course DSU students can take if they are

feedback to the students to encourage improvement if needed.

interested in furthering their education in the Health and Human

Students experience how to connect with anyone they are training,

Performance Program.

regardless of age.

Upon taking this course, students will have hands-on

Because of the demand for these classes, DSU will be

experience with how to create programs for older adults — more

opening a center for all community members who wish to attend

formally known as mentors — who reside right here in Southern

similar courses.

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MEDIA STUDIES' POLYTECHNIC APPROACH: Learning by Doing

By Cammie Johnson, Junior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis Media is an essential component to everyday life in this

The Media Studies department is currently making changes

modern age. It is a common factor in everything the public does

to the curriculum to better equip students with social media and

or sees, and media studies majors at Dixie State University are

video editing skills. The department’s ultimate goal is to give

fortunate enough to receive excellent training in this field.

each student not only well-rounded theoretical knowledge but

The Media Studies Department offers a B.S. in Media Studies as well as several certificate options in Media Production, Multimedia Journalism, Social Media, and Strategic Communication (changing to Public Relations in Fall 2022). The

also teach them how to execute any media-related project in a professional manner.

“We want the learning, but we also want the doing, and they go hand in hand perfectly in our discipline,” Bent says.

department also offers three emphases for Media Studies majors:

The Media Studies Department’s skills-based approach

Media Production, Multimedia Journalism, and Public Relations.

to student learning is an exceptional representation of the

These degree options provide students with many hands-on

university’s new polytechnic approach. With the knowledge

learning opportunities to prepare them for careers in media.

and skills gained through this program, students will be more

Media Studies Department Chair Rhiannon Bent says, “One

than ready for modern media-related careers.

of the best things about our department is how much hands-on training there is. When you think about the University’s tag line of ‘active learning. active life.’ that is completely represented here.”

Those who seek out a Media Studies degree learn different aspects of what it takes to work in media by using what they learn in a classroom to create original content.

“In a lot of media jobs, you’re already expected to know how to do a lot of things before you come in,” Bent says. “We want our students to be able to hit the ground running. They understand writing rules. They understand how to shoot and edit video footage. Whatever the skill is, they will already have that foundation.”

With practicum opportunities through Dixie Sun News, 91.3 The Blaze, Insight Communications, and CEC Television, students are well prepared for the workforce.

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NEW MARKETING TEXTBOOK BY DSU PROFESSOR DON FISHER

By Allison Furse, Senior, English Major, M.A. in Professional & Technical Writing, Marketing Minor On September 2, 2021, Professor Don Fisher published his

The New Normal will be available exclusively in eBook format.

first marketing textbook, The New Normal Marketing Principles:

This ensures that any updates to the material can be reflected in

Building a Strong Marketing Foundation. This textbook is geared

the text almost instantly, and there will be videos, definitions,

toward the MKTG 3010 Marketing Principles classes and covers

and other electronic resources embedded directly in the text.

all major marketing subjects in its 700+ pages.

The textbook has already been peer-reviewed at the University

The goal of this book is to give students an up-to-date

level and is currently in the process of being peer-reviewed on

orientation and solid foundation in current marketing principles.

a broader scale. Once this is complete, The New Normal will be

MKTG 3010 is often the only marketing class students outside of

ready to be used in Marketing Principles courses by Spring 2022.

this particular major are required to take. Because of this, Professor Fisher felt it necessary to give students the most beneficial material possible to take them through the rest of their studies and into their careers.

DSU STUDENT AUSTIN MONTGOMERY: Trailblazing the MD-PHD

By Matilda Gibb, Junior, Biology Major, English Minor This year, Austin Montgomery became the first DSU student to be accepted into an MD-PHD program, which he currently attends at Penn State University. Montgomery was part of an elite group of students who participated in a highly competitive cancer research opportunity at Stanford University. This research program is a partnership between St. George Regional Medical Center, DSU, and Stanford and provides students with a great hands-on opportunity to participate in medical research.

Biotechnology Instructor Doug Sainsbury explains that not only is Montgomery an intelligent young man, but he also possesses strong character traits that make him a well-rounded student. Sainsbury notes that while Montgomery strived to meet his academic goals, he also created relationships with his peers and encouraged them to accomplish their goals. During his time at DSU, Montgomery participated in several clubs and made sure to be a vocal advocate for equality. Austin Montgomery exemplifies what it means to be a DSU Trailblazer.

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MASTER OF ARTS IN TECHNICAL WRITING & DIGITAL RHETORIC

By Rebecca Morwood, Junior, English Major, Literary Studies Emphasis The Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric (TWDR) graduate

Karen McMullin also graduated from the program in May

program is thriving in its third year. Dr. Joy McMurrin, TWDR

2021. She shares how the program has helped her. “The program

Coordinator, says, “We study classical and contemporary rhetoric.

validated my existing digital skills, created opportunities for

We think about ethical ways to write and design to improve the

testing new tools, and enhanced my ability to use rhetorical

quality of products and processes, always aiming to improve the

techniques in all aspects of my work and life,” she says.

quality of people's lives. Our students constantly impress us with

Additionally, she was able to redesign the Division of Securities

their creative and critical thinking. The strength of our program

website, securities.utah.gov, using the knowledge she had gained

is the ability for students to bend the curriculum toward their

from the program. The new website went live last September.

individual interests.”

TWDR is HyFlex, allowing students to meet on campus

Jenn Stewart graduated from the program in May 2021 as

or remotely. HyFlex delivery works well for students locally

part of the first graduating class. While enrolled in the program,

and globally. Additionally, classes are held in the evening to

she was able to apply for her dream job as a technical writer

accommodate working professionals and graduate assistants

in the grants office of a higher ed institution. She believes that

who teach first-year writing while earning their master’s degree.

being enrolled in the TWDR program gave her just the edge

TWDR provides students with many opportunities for hands-on

she needed to secure her job. Stewart says, “Everything I did

experience, internships, and professional development.

that final year in the program directly benefited me at work in

Dr. McMurrin says of the program, “The TWDR faculty are

my new position. My writing and editing skills reached a new

experts in technical writing and rhetoric, but we alone could not

level.” During Stewart’s first year on the job, she helped secure

imagine the breadth of topics our students are tackling. They are

$49 million in grant funds for her institution. “I couldn’t be more

becoming experts in their own right and the learning process has

grateful for the in-depth education and training I received in the

become reciprocal. We are learning from them, too, and it's been

TWDR program,” says Stewart.

a thrill for faculty and students alike.”

INTERCOMMUNITY CONNECTION TO THE NAVAJO NATION

By Matilda Gibb, Junior, Biology Major, English Minor

Four hours away from St. George is the Navajo Nation in Tuba City, Arizona. This community has a rich history, but it faces many challenges through isolation due to physical distance and cultural differences.

and sports equipment, they were also creating relationships and deciding how they could further help the citizens.

After four days in the Navajo Nation, Dr. Kagabo and his students discovered that one of the challenges they could help the

Recently, Dr. Robert Kagabo and five DSU Population Health

community overcome was the declining high school graduation

students began a community health outreach to this Navajo

rate of the youth in Tuba City and the decreased pursuit of higher

Nation. Dr. Kagabo and his students approached this project with

education. Since the outreach, Dr. Kagabo has set up plans to

the goal to create meaningful connections with the people. While

return with a youth mentorship program aimed to help Navajo

the group was busy providing the community with water, food,

youth graduate high school and explore higher education options.

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STEM OUTREACH CENTER: Engaging K-12 Students

By Ivory Hansen, Senior, English Major, English Education Emphasis The STEM Outreach Center at Dixie State University continues

will be able to collaborate with people, use technology to meet

to flourish as the University places a growing emphasis on

their goals, and develop grit. These are the skills we are teaching

polytechnic education. The purpose of the center is to build and

in this space. We aim to build confidence and leadership skills

sustain an educational pipeline to prepare students and fuel

in our students.”

the economy. Involvement in STEM programs gives youth the

DSU offers a wide range of programs that are accessible and

necessary skills and knowledge to eventually fill the shortage of

affordable to all kids in Washington County. Popular after-school

workers in the STEM fields and provide a meaningful education

programs include computer programming in Scratch and Python,

along the way.

Lego Robotics, and Girl Scouts STEM badges. Popular summer

Dixie State’s STEM Outreach Center offers K-12 students after-

camps offered are eSmart, Chess Camp, CSI Dixie, and many

school programs, summer camps, and workshops in Southern

other STEM-based camps. In addition to the 16 summer camps

Utah. The outreach center additionally provides services to

previously offered, there will be a Minecraft camp and a coding

Washington County schools and the community as well as teaches

and maker camp for girls in Summer 2022. These additional

STEM programming like coding, robotics, makerspace, and 4-H

camps for girls will provide an all-female space for girls to excel

programs. STEM Coordinator Cari Heizer says, “Through the

in STEM. Other noteworthy programs include Maker Mondays,

programs that we run, we are hoping to feed students into majors

Game Nights, and Tinker Fam. For more information on available

and careers in the STEM fields. If they are not interested in that,

programs, camps, and resources, visit stem.dixie.edu.

we are hoping to give them some 21st century skills. Students

THE SOUTHERN QUILL: 70 Years of Literary Excellence

By Mitski Avalōx, Senior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis, Spanish Minor Dixie State University’s literary arts journal The Southern

students review work from artists, poets, and writers from seven

Quill (SQ) celebrated its 70th anniversary last year and remains

states, adding a touch of culture to DSU’s polytechnic mission.

unaffected by the ongoing pandemic, publishing two of its largest

Under the guidance of Creative Writing Professor, Dr. Cindy

issues and opening submissions to Arizona, Colorado, Idaho,

King, student-interns recently worked to obtain SQ’s International

Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

Standard Serial Number (ISSN) through the US Library of

The Southern Quill is a prime example of Dixie State’s “active

Congress. Students also scanned SQ issues dating back to 1951

learning. active life.”approach to education. Students work on

into DSU’s library database. Now all can enjoy SQ’s 70 years of

the editorial board to learn the ins and outs of publishing as well

literary excellence.

as marketing and design skills. During the submission process,

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THE INSTITUTE FOR CONTINUED LEARNING: Helping Utah Live Long, Live Well

By Matilda Gibb, Junior, Biology Major, English Minor After a difficult year, the Institute for Continued Learning

There are also many social events happening throughout the year

(ICL) is officially back to being the flourishing program it was

that encourage physical activity and social bonding. The ICL has

before COVID. Before the pandemic, the ICL had over 1,100

always encouraged lifelong learning, but now the integration of

members. During the pandemic, however, membership numbers

the Live Long, Live Well program will help encourage community

dropped to below 500. As the community readjusts to regular

members to be the happiest and healthiest versions of themselves.

life, membership is steadily increasing, and now with Zoom and

This year, the ICL was awarded the Sorenson Legacy

online options, the ICL’s reach has grown to include members

Foundation Grant. This amazing grant will allow the committee

even outside of Utah. Offering 80 different classes ranging from

at ICL to further expand their reach in Southern Utah. The

dancing to history, as well as many different social and wellness

Sorenson Grant will contribute $30,000 that the ICL will match

events, the ICL is a wonderful opportunity for citizens 50 years

with donations and support from volunteers. This grant furthers

old or older to continue their education.

the ICL’s mission to create healthy communities not only in

A program launched by the ICL this year is the new Live Long,

Washington County but also outside of it. By advertising and

Live Well program. This program aims to fulfill the four pillars of

playing an active role in the community, the ICL hopes to help

health: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional. By advertising

all senior citizens in Southern Utah live happy, healthy, and

and teaching about these four pillars, the ICL hopes to instill

well-rounded lives.

healthy habits into all community members in Southern Utah.

There are many seminars and lectures offered for free through the ICL that teach healthy skills to live longer and happier lives.

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OCULUS VR: Beyond Lecture and Textbook Teaching

By Autumn Nuzman, Graduate Student, M.A. in Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric DSU is using Oculus virtual reality headsets for online

fitness and wellness program for aging adults in the community

interactive learning of anatomy, physiology, and pathology and

where students could engage with seniors for active-learning

for instructing those in the Healthy Aging and Applied Fitness

experiences.

for Aging and At-Risk Populations courses.

“With the onset of COVID protocols, direct interaction with

Dr. Susan Hart, Associate Professor of Exercise Science, says

senior populations presented a challenge, so the use of a virtual

she and Instructor Lori Newell worked together to develop a

reality platform seemed a viable solution for active student learning,” Hart says.

Use of the VR headsets was made possible by a Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) mini grant that funded the purchase of the equipment.

“Ms. Newell and I have used the technology to provide empathy training for our students through virtual experiences with conditions like Parkinson’s disease and autism,” Hart says. “The headsets provide a ‘walk-in-my-shoes’ experience for Exercise Science majors. The use of the Oculus equipment has been a great addition to our traditional teaching methods. It has been really fun to see the students’ reactions to the use of the headsets and to hear their ideas for further use of the equipment.”

MASTER OF ATHLETIC TRAINING FULLY IMMERSES STUDENTS

By Calee Clem, Senior, English Major, English Education Emphasis The Master of Athletic Training (MAT) is a rigorous program that pushes students to excellence. MAT requires students to complete sixty credits over the span of the two-year program.

This structure includes two nine-week immersive experiences.

MAT’s first cohort was accepted to DSU in the Summer of 2020, and the program is expected to be fully accredited by the time the students graduate in May 2022. Accreditation is a highly collaborative process that Program Director Peter Neibert and his team are diligently working through.

The MAT program is built on the idea that the more time students spend in a fully immersed experience the better. So, despite similar programs only requiring a one-week span of clinicals, DSU’s program requires students to complete two nineweek clinicals. After graduation, these students will be prepared to

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sit for a medical board exam to gain a license for athletic training.

The MAT program prepares students for a variety of careers both in the education sector and in occupational settings.

DSU PARTNERS WITH DIXIE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

By Malynda Madsen, Senior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis, Nonprofit Management Minor DSU and Dixie Tech established an articulation agreement that was implemented in June 2020. The agreement outlines

Stephens to build an equitable and responsive student transfer system.

how students completing a Dixie Tech program can transfer their

President Stephens calls the articulation agreement a win-win.

applicable hours toward a DSU Associate of Applied Science

Students who have completed a DTC certificate and transfer into

degree in General Technology with emphases available in digital

one of the qualifying DSU Associate of Science degrees will be

design or business and information technology. The associate’s

able to apply up to thirty credits toward their degree. President

degree can then lead to a bachelor’s degree at DSU. DSU also

Stephens says, “This agreement allows students to customize

reserves twelve spots each year for a seamless transition from

their college education by stacking technical skill development

Dixie Tech’s LPN program to DSU’s associate's degree in nursing

with traditional academics if they choose. I am thrilled for the

program.

opportunities this will open to Dixie Tech graduates.”

The memorandum of understanding was signed by DSU President Richard B. Williams and Dixie Tech President Kelle

DSU STUDENT ISSAC GARCIA: Using Minors and Internships to Further Dreams

By Autumn Nuzman, Graduate Student, M.A. in Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric Issac Garcia, a senior Recreation and Sports Management major, is graduating with a double minor in Nonprofit Management and Social Justice, and he’s made the President’s and Dean’s Lists the past three semesters.

Health Sciences Advisor Gina Taualii says, “I have only met with Issac two times but was very impressed with his ability to

Garcia says he was inspired to go in the direction of nonprofit management when his cousin got leukemia.

“When I saw that Dixie State has a nonprofit minor that comes with an optional CNP certification, I knew that I wanted to go in that direction,” Garcia says. “Whenever things get tough, I always think back to why I started all of this in the first place.”

graduate with a double minor and a high GPA.” Garcia will complete his Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA), which is offered as an option through the Nonprofit Management minor here at DSU. He also interns at the nonprofit Nets on Fire.

Garcia said Assistant Professor Joseph Lovell, Instructor Aaron Edgely, and Internship Supervisor Jermaine Odjegba have helped him stay on track and gain experience.

“Connecting with professors, advisors, faculty, or anyone on campus is really helpful,” Garcia says.

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AN INNOVATION REVOLUTION: 5 Years of Success at Atwood Innovation Plaza

By Brooke Garceau, Senior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis Atwood Innovation Plaza started as an idea, “the idea of

In the sleekly renovated facilities at 453 S. 600 E. in St.

innovation,” as co-founder Dr. Wayne Provost puts it. In 2016,

George, innovators of all ages explore new ideas. Generous

Dr. Provost collaborated with Dixie State University leaders —

grants and donors like the late Lindsay Atwood make their

President Richard B. Williams, Provost Michael Lacourse, Dean

exploration possible.

Eric Pederson, and Dean Kyle Wells — to build the Innovation

This year the Plaza launched the K-12 STEM (Science,

Guidance and Solutions Center, which has grown into the thriving

Technology, Engineering, and Math) Outreach Center. The center

Atwood Innovation Plaza.

offers free open labs where kids can access mentors and machinery

Dr. Provost started the program from a small corner office in

for inventing. In addition, the center offers summer and after

the Udvar-Hazy building. He met with student-entrepreneurs,

school-programs in subjects like STEM for girls, criminal science,

researched their ideas, and even built prototypes with them in

and coding.

his home garage — all with the goal of securing 10 US patents within five years.

DSU has also partnered with the Washington County School District’s Success Academy to teach college STEM courses to high

Five years later, Plaza staff, volunteers, and entrepreneurs

school students. Enrollment has doubled since the program came

have met this goal again and again. As of September 2021, they

to the Plaza. Jenkins says that kids can come to Innovation Plaza

had applied for more than 250 intellectual property actions:

as kindergartners, progress through the Plaza’s programs, and

including patents, startup companies, copyrights, and registered

continue innovating as DSU students.

trademarks. Colby Jenkins, Director of the Plaza, highlights that

They can utilize Plaza resources such as Innovation Guidance

“each of those actions is an idea, someone’s dream.” This mindset

and Solutions, where people research the novelty and feasibility of

permeates the Plaza.

their ideas; the Makerspace where inventors receive free training

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on state-of-the-art equipment and create prototypes; and the

these businesses grow. Jeff Stewart, a volunteer who coordinates

Business Resource Center, where entrepreneurs receive support

fundraising and mentorship, facilitates relationships like these so

to turn their ideas into businesses.

that everyone who comes to the Plaza receives essential support.

Currently, more than 20 businesses are being incubated at the

Similar support from community members has brought

Plaza — with others on the waiting list. Successful companies

outstanding success to the Plaza. Dr. Provost expresses sincere

such as 3XGreen, Steribin, MedLite ID, Soft Cell, Fill Drinks, and

gratitude for their tremendous donations of time and resources.

Eden Tech started there.

He says the timing for the Plaza was perfect, since we are seeing

Working for these companies and the Plaza, 14 paid interns

“an innovation revolution.”

learn from experts in their chosen areas. This mentorship

Jenkins invites students, faculty, and community members

continues in other Plaza programs. At the quarterly pitch

alike to join this revolution. He says, “Come. Our mission is to

competition, six startups present before a panel of mentors who

put our arms around any idea, any person, and help them grow.”

are willing to invest their talents and financial support to help

ATWOOD INNOVATION PLAZA Our 55,000-square-foot entrepreneurship center offers resources for innovating and growing businesses. Successes include: • 158 patent applications filed • 78 patents granted • 20 new startup companies incubated

• 4 copyrights issued • 26 trademarks registered

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REAL-WORLD CHEMISTRY: DSU Graduates Fill the Needs of Local Companies

By Lexie Dalton, Junior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis, ASL Minor

Recent graduates of Dixie State University’s Chemistry and

Desert Labs, Washington County Water Conservancy District,

Biochemistry programs are filling the needs of local companies

Red Mesa Science and Refining, and other local start-ups working

here in St. George and surrounding areas. Students often

to develop new commercial products are companies hiring

start working with these companies while still enrolled in the

DSU chemistry and biochemistry students. Graduates work

University. Immediately after graduation, they work full-time

on analytical testing of water delivered to St. George, checking

for well-established companies and new start-up companies

the quality of nutrient supplements manufactured in local

in the area.

laboratories, and testing the quality of extracts from natural products with the potential to be used as medicines or other therapeutics.

Department Chair Dr. Rico Del Sesto explains the importance of filling local needs: “Often, companies need to contract out the work to labs outside of the area to do those analyses, which slows down their production and/or innovation, and overall increases costs of doing business. Having those chemistry capabilities locally and in-house solves both of those issues and benefits the company in so many ways.”

DSU’S RESEARCH JOURNAL: Curiosity

By Allison Furse, Senior, English Major, M.A. in Professional & Technical Writing, Marketing Minor Curiosity is Dixie State University’s academic research journal

Dr. Olga Pilkington has served as the supervising editor since

that has been publishing undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and

Curiosity’s founding and is preparing to hand responsibility

professional research since its inception in 2020. This journal

over to the new faculty editor, Dr. Brooke Hotez. Of this change,

is set apart from many others of its kind as it is edited entirely

Dr. Pilkington says, "I am excited to pass on the editorial

by undergraduate students under the supervision of a faculty

responsibilities to Dr. Brooke Hotez. She is a passionate and

advisor. English students in the Digital Journal Production course

experienced researcher and will be a valuable mentor for the

at DSU spend a semester soliciting submissions and editing

student editors. I can't wait for the next issue of the journal!"

articles in preparation for the publication of each year’s issue in the spring.

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DANCE DURING THE PANDEMIC

By Beck Caldwell, Junior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis, Dance Minor

Dance is a major that is not only intellectually demanding,

Despite these challenges, DSU dance students continued to

but also physically demanding for all those who pursue it. For

do what they love. Being adaptable and willing to continue their

the thirty-five dance majors and hundreds more who take dance

studies despite new trials is what makes DSU’s dance students

classes at Dixie State University, the challenges of dance became

so commendable.

even more difficult with the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic.

When the pandemic hit, nearly all DSU’s classes had to be moved to remote learning, including dance classes. Instead of sharpening their skills in the studio, dancers had to practice in kitchens, bedrooms, or wherever they could find space. When dancers were finally allowed to return to in-person classes, the Dance Program followed recommended protocols as outlined by national dance education organizations, including wearing masks and avoiding physical contact. Any kind of intense physical activity becomes more difficult when wearing a face covering, and the same is true for dance. No physical contact meant partner dancing such as ballroom had to be done with sticks connecting the partners to each other.

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BLAZING THEIR OWN TRAILS: Integrated Studies Students Design Career-Focused Degrees

By Brooke Garceau, Senior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis The Integrated Studies program empowers students to design a more personalized education that will, as the program description states, “support [them in] their postgraduate goals.”

Rather than declaring a traditional major, students select two emphasis areas from a list of 31 available programs. Students might combine emphases in American Sign Language interpreting and communications to prepare for postgraduate work in disability law or music and psychology to gain important skills for becoming a music therapist.

For Sarah Hamilton and Adam Garceau, the emphases are different, but the goal is the same — to gain marketable skills that will jump-start their careers. Hamilton is a senior studying theater and business management and currently works as a business manager for the St. George Children’s Theater. For her senior capstone project, she is focusing her research efforts toward creating a set of guidelines to help regional theater managers build successful programs.

She says this about the Integrated Studies program: “I like that it’s provided a way for me to study my passion for theatrical/ arts administration, as there is not an undergrad degree offered in it anywhere.” She continues, “My favorite part has been the professors. They have taught me that even though my disciplines have a major gap, there is always a bridge that can be made.”

Garceau feels similarly. He says, “I’ve enjoyed the Integrated Studies program because I get to blaze my own trail. There wasn’t really a degree for what I wanted to do, so I’m glad I could make my own.”

He is a marketing and film student and currently interning for a marketing company as a videographer and photographer

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for their YouTube channels and portfolio websites. For his senior capstone project, he is analyzing popular YouTube and TV ads through the film lens of storytelling. He hopes to learn to better use narrative in video marketing. Once he completes his research, he plans to write a script and create video assets for a local company. He aspires to become a creative director in a business setting. He says that companies “often don’t know how to tell the right stories to the right people about the product they believe in.”

The experiences of these students clearly show the value of the Integrated Studies program. Offering students the ability to personalize their education allows the University to reach students it otherwise could not. When these students take ownership of their educational paths and design career-focused degree plans, they prepare to excel in their chosen fields.

DSU STUDENT ADAM GAUDIN: First Openly Transgender Student Accepted into U of U’s Medical Program

By Malynda Madsen, Senior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis, Nonprofit Management Minor Adam Gaudin, senior biology major at DSU, will begin

on their applications. Gaudin says his acceptance into the medical

medical school at the University of Utah in Fall 2022. Gaudin

program helps bridge the gap between notions about being queer

is the first openly transgender person to be accepted into this

and professionalism.

medical program.

Prior to attending DSU, Gaudin resided in Salt Lake City, where he volunteered with the Utah Pride Center and Encircle.

At DSU, his work with the LGBTQ+ Student Association helped increase club participation and inspired many. Gaudin also works with the Outdoor Leadership Academy at DSU, providing outdoor experience and leadership development to underrepresented youth.

Gaudin is thrilled to be accepted into his top choice of medical programs. Anticipating the mental and physical rigors of med school, he hoped to safeguard his emotional stamina from having to relocate to an unfamiliar city. As an openly transgender person, Gaudin says he feels safe in Salt Lake City and has a strong community of support.

His achievements pave the way for many in the community who have dreamed of getting accepted into professional programs but were hesitant to be open about gender identity and orientation

PIANO PEDAGOGY CERTIFICATE

By Calee Clem, Senior, English Major, English Education Emphasis Dixie State University is constantly updating programs and

several universities. By studying other programs, Dr. Allred has

opportunities. The Piano Pedagogy Certificate, a new program at

been able to ensure that the Piano Pedagogy Certificate has all the

DSU, prepares students for teaching piano lessons in the private

appropriate courses and the best structure for DSU students. This

sector. This two-year program includes courses in ear and sight

program begins by building off a student's background in music

training, music history, music theory, and pedagogy along with

and piano and concludes with an independent project. Video

private piano lessons. The coursework track features a one-on-

submissions of musical performances supplement instruction

one environment and can be completed alongside any degree.

throughout the courses. Soon this program will be offered online

Dr. Nancy Allred, Professor of Music and Director of Piano

so it can be accessed by a wider range of people.

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UPSKILL FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

By Malynda Madsen, Senior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis, Nonprofit Management Minor DSU CARES, in partnership with the Utah Governor’s Office

Python, Java, C++, Linux, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

of Economic Opportunity, its Talent Ready Utah Team, and the

“While this initiative has a very specific purpose, it can and

Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), launched an exciting

should be viewed as an example of where higher education will

program under the Learn and Work in Utah initiative this past

be going in the future,” says Chris Guymon, Assistant Provost

summer. The program provides tuition-free short-term education

of Adult and Professional Education. “The world of technology

to Utah residents who need to re-route their careers.

is changing every two to three years. If one is to keep pace, they

DSU made the conscious decision to help unemployed and underemployed persons develop technical skills that will have

must continue to gain additional experiences and knowledge in order to be successful.”

an immediate impact on employability. To accomplish this goal,

The program will fund 90 participants through June 27, 2022.

the University has partnered with Pluralsight, a tech workforce

Each program begins with a Skill IQ assessment to identify a

development company based in Draper, Utah, to offer on-line

participant’s current skill level. The software recommends which

technical tracks in Information and Cyber Security, Cloud

courses to take and the best order to progress. Toward the end

Computing, and Programming Languages.

of the program, the Department of Workforce Services can place

The demand for Information and Cyber Security technicians is high and predicted to rise as today’s companies are vulnerable to threats of security breach and cyber attack. This track will prepare participants for the Comp TIA+ certification exam.

Cloud Computing capabilities are in high demand from top

participants in a paid internship where they will gain practical experiences to advance their learning.

For those interested in applying for one of the three tracks, the process is simple. “If you sign up now, you could start immediately and finish at your own pace,” says Guymon.

employers such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. Certification

DSU CARES, with support from the Utah Governor’s Office

in this field will enhance participants’ skill sets and future-proof

of Economic Opportunity and its Talent Ready Utah Team, covers

their careers.

all tuition costs including the certification test upon passing. For

The Programming Languages track allows participants to develop skills in one or more programming languages such as

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DSU STUDENTS SCORE THE HIGHEST IN THE STATE ON THE CPA EXAM

By Ivory Hansen, Senior, English Major, English Education Emphasis Last year, Dixie State’s accounting students made the highest

Dixie State University currently offers bachelor ’s and

scores among all public universities in Utah on the Certified

master ’s degrees, as well as minors, in accounting. These

Public Accountant (CPA) Exam, which is no easy task. Program

programs provide a student-focused education, including a

Chair Dr. Derrick Esplin says, “I believe these results speak to

solid educational foundation, real-world experience, relevant

the quality of our accounting program and our institution. It

technology experience, and practice in the field. After completing

truly is an exciting time to be a Dixie State Trailblazer.” The

the program, accounting students can work in public accounting,

accounting programs at Dixie State successfully prepare students

taxation, corporate management, and consultation jobs. Dixie

for the Certified Public Accountant Exam, opening many career

State’s accounting program prepares its students for success.

opportunities for graduates.

ANIMATION: Technically Challenging and Creatively Rewarding

By Autumn Nuzman, Graduate Student, M.A. in Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric The animation program at Dixie State University is installing a new render farm in the Holland Centennial Commons.

Animation students are also working on their fourth animated short film. “The last one was completed at the end of Spring 2020,

“You take a task that would normally be handled by a single

so the students had to deal with the COVID shutdown in the

computer, and you throw it at 30 computers to do it 30 times as

middle of production, which was a huge challenge, but they did it,

fast,” Art Department Chair Alex Chamberlain says. “That's

and it turned out awesome,” Chamberlain says. “Our fourth film

the difference between rendering for a month and rendering

is going to be about two robots on an alien planet experiencing

for a day!”

strife because of their generation gap.”

Going forward, the goal of the program is to grow, establish industry partnerships, make a name for itself, and keep producing quality content.

“Animation is probably one of the most technically challenging and creatively rewarding things [to] study,” Chamberlain says.

“It samples from so many disciplines that it takes a really special person to really grok it. It's part visual arts, part computer science, part mathematics, part theater, and even has some musical elements thrown in there if you're doing it right.”

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THE CITY ALLIANCE PROGRAM: Developing Partnerships with the DSU Community

By Allison Furse, Senior, English Major, M.A. in Professional & Technical Writing, Marketing Minor In August 2021, the City Alliance program kicked off its first

as well as deciding what further work can be done to maintain

official year of partnership with the City of St. George. Over the

the partnership and continue to benefit the university, its faculty

next academic year, the school and the city will work closely

and students, and the partner city or town.

with one another in a mutually beneficial partnership that will

One example is the work that some of DSU’s marketing and

provide students with hands-on experience and city leaders with

design students did for the Ironman World Championship that

the skills and perspectives of DSU students.

took place in St. George this fall. The city needed uniform signage

This program is built upon the principles of community-

to direct Ironman volunteers and participants around the race

engaged learning and fostering a spirit of community and

route, but they didn’t have the time or skills to complete the

togetherness between DSU and the surrounding areas. It gives

project themselves. Organizers reached out to DSU faculty and

students the opportunity to work on real-world projects with

worked with students to create the signs and imagery that were

community members and industry professionals while also

used for the race.

providing service and expertise to those partners. In the year since

Nancy Hauck, Associate Provost of Community & Global

St. George was selected as the first partner city, many members

Engagement, has been spearheading this program since the idea

of both the DSU faculty and the St. George City team have seen

was posed in the strategic planning process during the 2019-2020

the positive impact the program can have on all parties involved.

academic year. She has expressed great excitement at the success

The DSU City Alliance is based on the EPIC-N model, where

of this first year of City Alliance, the continuing partnership with

the University chooses a new municipality to partner with

St. George, and the new partnership with Santa Clara, which has

every year. The partner city or town spends a preparatory year

been selected as the next partner. On the future of the program,

in conversation with DSU faculty to look at the needs of the

Hauck says, “As the City Alliance program continues to move

municipality and how students may be helpful in addressing

forward, I am most excited to see the ongoing city partnerships

them. Once specific issues and projects have been decided upon,

with DSU and the increased community and civic engagement

they will spend the next year completing those projects. Often, this

of our students and faculty.”

will mean that students in certain classes will be given projects and coursework that will directly tie into those city projects. Once that academic year is complete, DSU and the partner municipality will spend a year celebrating the work that has been completed

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CIVIL DIALOGUE: “When We Focus on Winning, We Lose Out on Learning”

By Autumn Nuzman, Graduate Student, M.A. in Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric Dr. James Stein, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies,

up to me, shocked that the conversation went so well. One big

has partnered with Dixie State University’s Institute of Politics

reason for that is because we take the pressure to persuade or

since Fall 2019 to plan and host civil dialogue events. The first

‘win’ off right out of the gate.”

event, which discussed the Second Amendment, took place in February 2020.

“If you can believe it, there was only one outburst,” Dr. Stein says.

Dr. Stein says he hopes to expand these events beyond DSU, and he welcomes requests to organize them.

“Too much pressure is placed on ‘winning’ debates—when we focus on winning, we lose out on learning,” Dr. Stein says.

Dr. Stein has hosted civil dialogue events since before his time at DSU and says this type of dialogue is a “blueprint for discussion” that he is certified in by the Institute for Civil Dialogue.

“It's so easy to scream through your phone or computer when you feel like you're anonymous or not responsible for your words,” Dr. Stein says. “During the civil dialogue we use each other's names and are forced to literally sit face-to-face with those with whom we disagree. After events, I always have folks come

ACTIVE LEARNING PREPARES STUDENTS BY ADDRESSING LOCAL BUSINESS ISSUES

By Malynda Madsen, Senior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis, Nonprofit Management Minor DSU College of Business students taking Quantitative Decision Analysis (MGMT 4040) learn quantitative modeling techniques used in solving real world business problems. The course teaches modeling techniques used in queuing theory, break even analysis, net present value capital budgeting, regression analysis, and constrained optimization. As an end-of-semester project, students take their knowledge to the community, interfacing with local businesses to address a range of real business issues.

Students work in small groups to solve the issues. Past projects have included working with a construction company using statistical analysis to forecast the success of future projects;

optimization techniques to minimize costs; and helping a fitness company allocate its advertising budget to maximize potential customer exposure.

This authentic, applied, and active learning approach allows students to explore, discuss, and engage with real-world problems using the skills they have developed. Students not only make valuable connections and receive active learning experience, but they also apply techniques that can help local businesses.

Businesses interested in collaborating with students in the course can reach out to Dr. Scott Lindsey, Associate Dean of the DSU College of Business.

analyzing a local electronics firm’s packaging methods using

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HANDS-ON LEARNING IN CHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

By Beck Caldwell, Junior, English Major, Creative Writing Emphasis, Dance Minor Programs in the sciences continue to grow at Dixie State University. Two highlights from the past year are in Chemistry and in Environmental Science. Professor Gabriela Chilom teaches both incoming freshmen and upperclassmen in chemistry. These students appreciate the hands-on experience that chemistry offers. Those who choose chemistry as their major participate in undergraduate research led by faculty members, which gives the students a unique schooling experience. “They get the chance to ask questions and to answer those questions,” says Dr. Chilom. “I recommend that any college student conduct undergraduate research.”

As for Environmental Science, it’s interdisciplinary and very hands-on as well. Professor Marius Van der Merwe says that there’s plenty to work with in this field of study, whether the student is interested in the politics of the environment or the social aspects such as getting people on board with helping the environment. In this field, there are courses that take students out into the world to places like national parks and abroad as well as to local sites to conduct research. Our growing science offerings allow more and more opportunities for students to achieve their career dreams in STEM fields.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND DSU’S EDUCATION PROGRAM COLLABORATE

By Calee Clem, Senior, English Major, English Education Emphasis Dixie State University and the Washington County School

Lacey’s involvement fosters collaboration, professionalism,

District (WCSD) are collaborating in a mission to learn from

and competence in content and pedagogical knowledge. The

each other to support student learning. This mutually beneficial

integration of Lacey’s leadership, scholarship, and diverse

relationship uses current educators to advise in DSU’s education

classroom knowledge provides unique reflection opportunities

program to give a “fresh out of the classroom” perspective that

and contributes to the development of outstanding teachers”

helps current students and educators find common ground.

who are able to be successful in the classroom.

Lacey Church was chosen out of many applicants to be on

DSU’s Education Department hopes to continue to work

special assignment with the University while DSU supplied

closely with WCSD to give University students new insights

an intern to fill her position at WCSD. Lyle Cox from WCSD’s

into the ever-changing dynamics of the classroom and to

Human Resources Department states, “Lacey Church is a highly

help the school district understand the mechanics of DSU’s

competent and successful elementary education teacher…who

education program.

teaches education classes and supervises University students.

EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MAJORS AT DSU

By Ivory Hansen, Senior, English Major, English Education Emphasis Dixie State University now offers a unique scholarship

compensation, and commitment to the field. Recipients of this

opportunity for students who are working to earn an associate's

scholarship commit to work in a preschool while they obtain

degree in early childhood education. The T.E.A.C.H. Early

their degree, a strategy that allows them to apply the knowledge

Childhood Associate Degree Scholarship is designed to help

and skills that they acquire in the classroom to their experience

early childhood professionals increase their levels of education,

in the preschool.

The first student to receive this scholarship at Dixie State is the current Director of Little Harvard Academy, Tania Madrigal. Dr. Cari Buckner, Professor of Family and Consumer Science, says, “Tania was an excellent student. She understood the pedagogy of planning lessons and working with children. While she was still a student in the program, she became the Director of Little Harvard Academy.” Madrigal’s incredible success in the T.E.A.C.H. program has shown how this interactive scholarship can help DSU students jumpstart their careers in the field of early childhood education.

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100% PASS RATES IN HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPEUTICS PROGRAMS

By Lexie Dalton, Junior, English Major, Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis, ASL Minor Dixie State University’s Healthcare Diagnostics and

Physical Therapy Assistant Program Director Drew Wilcox

Therapeutics Department has a 100% pass rate in several of

explains that the faculty make the learning environment safe

its programs including Physical Therapist Assistants, Medical

but also fun. He says that since many of these students have a

Radiography, Surgical Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and

lot of anxiety and stress that they deal with, having a professor

Medical Laboratory Sciences. The Emergency Medical Services

who makes the class fun can make all the difference. Professors

had a 91% pass rate bringing the entire department to a 98.5%

still hold high expectations, yet they help students meet those

total pass rate, with each program averaging around 28 students.

expectations by always being willing to support them in any

Many of the students enrolled in the healthcare programs

way they can. Wilcox mentions that the pass rates are especially

are first-generation students. The dedication of the students

impressive with all the challenges students and faculty have

combined with the guidance of the professors has made them

faced the past year with COVID.

into a very successful class.

The Healthcare Diagnostics and Therapeutics Department

These students take rigorous classes, clinics, and labs

exemplifies DSU’s motto of “active learning. active life.” in

averaging around 40 hours a week, including homework. The

their classes. Most of the students do their clinicals in St. George

programs are very competitive to get into, so being admitted is a

and surrounding communities. They work, under supervision,

tremendous achievement. Once they are in the program, students

at St. George Regional Hospital and with other organizations.

take four to five challenging classes each semester. This full-time

Some students have the opportunity to go to other states such as

program can be demanding for students and that is where the

Arizona, Washington, and Alaska to complete their clinical hours.

excellent professors of DSU step in.

Several students also share and present their research with the

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undergraduate research program on campus. Students from the Physical Therapist Assistant program will be going in February to San Antonio to the biggest PT conference in the country; there, they will have a chance to learn from experts from all over the world and network for jobs.

The EMS and EMT programs are rarely in the classroom; instead, students often are found in DSU’s life-size replica apartment. In this learning environment, students can practice treating patients in the place where they are found the most, their home. Students practice in these tight spaces and learn to maneuver the patient in and out safely. These students practice several different real-life scenarios in this apartment.

Students in the Healthcare Diagnostics and Therapeutics Department exceed expectations and measures while taking challenging courses, labs, and clinics. These students are taught by some of the best professors who are always willing to assist and put in the extra effort. With the students' dedication and direction from the instructors, DSU is seeing high pass rates. The 100% pass rate results from these students’ hard work, dedication, and commitment.

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THE ZION NATIONAL PARK SCIENTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

By Allison Furse, Senior, English Major, M.A. in Professional & Technical Writing, Marketing Minor

In July 2021, Professor of Biology Dr. Erin O’Brien spent a week in Zion National Park during the inaugural year of its Scientist in Residence program. This program, originally proposed by Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Rico Del Sesto and funded by the DSU Lyman Geoscience Center, is based on the Artist in Residence program that already exists at many national parks.

The original plan was for one or two scientists to spend an entire summer inside Zion, conducting research and helping educate guests on some of the science behind the beauty of the park. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and its impact on the park, however, the program was modified this year. Instead of an entire summer in Zion, six of DSU’s science faculty each spent one week there.

During that time, faculty were able to work with the resource management team at the park as well as shadow some of the rangers and visitor-oriented individuals who staffed information booths and prepared presentations for guests.

Speaking of her time in the park this summer, Dr. O’Brien said that it was a “fabulous opportunity to make connections with those at Zion, to learn about the needs of the park, and to discuss how we at DSU can help meet those needs.” She is very excited to see this program grow and develop in the future.

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DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY GRANTS DEPARTMENT

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

TITLE

FUNDING AGENCY

AWARD

Academic Affairs

Craig Harter

Upward Bound

Department of Education

$417,058

Academic Affairs

Jonathan Morrell

Dixie Trio Student Support Services

Department Of Education

$368,184

Academic Affairs

Kasey Shakespear

E-Cigarette, Marijuana & Other Drug Prevention Grant

Southwest Utah Area Health Education Center/Sub from SUU

$9,798

Academic Affairs

Kitty Hughes

Talent Search

Department Of Education

$457,670

Academic Affairs

Nancy Hauck

Perkins Hildale Project

Utah State Board Of Education/Federal

$100,000

Academic Affairs

Nancy Hauck

Perkins Main

Utah State Board Of Education/Federal

$433,817

Arts

Ginger Nelson

Celebrity Concert Series

RAP Tax

$22,000

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation

$10,000

UT Dept of Heritage & Arts Agency

$5,000

DSU Digital Film Program Documentary Film FY 20 Arts & Museums General Operating Support/DOCUTAH

Arts

Karman Wilson & Phil Tuckett

Arts

Karman Wilson

Arts

Kathy Cieslewicz

Dixie State University Art Museum

UT Dept of Heritage & Arts Agency

$17,500

Arts

Kathy Cieslewicz

Sears Art Museum

St. George RAP Tax

$10,000

Arts

Ka Wai Yu

Recital, Outreach, & Master Class

WESTAF/TourWest

$1,275

Arts

Nancy Allred

Castle Rock Music Camp

St. George RAP Tax

$6,000

Business

Colby Jenkins

EDA-UC

Economic Development Agency

$143,000

Business

Colby Jenkins

EDA-UC

EDA CARES Act Supplemental Funding/SUU

$114,917

Utah State Board of Education

$45,000

Utah Primary Care & Rural Health

$81,227

Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Professional Learning State Primary Care Grant Program Dental Hygiene

Education

Jeri Crosby

Health Sciences

Brenda Armstrong

Library

Dianne Aldrich

DSU Lender Support Grant

Utah State Library Division

$3,000

SET

Aaron Davis

COVID Water Project With SoftCell

Utah Division Of Water Quality

$26,941

SET

Aaron Davis

COVID Water Project With SoftCell

Utah Division Of Water Quality

$41,580

NSF

$933,393

NASA

$18,000

Mathematical Association Of America (MAA)

$4,905

Outdoor Leadership Academy

National Park Service

$100,000

Outdoor Recreation Leaders Program

Success Of Educational Veterans Student Support Center

$655,254

University Of Utah/NASA

$12,000

Mathematical Association Of America (MAA)

$27,575 $22,000 $32,280

SET

Aaron Davis

SET

Andrew Christensen

SET

Buna Sambandham

SET

Erin O'Brien

SET

Erin O'Brien

SET

Samuel Tobler

SET

Vindoh Chellamuthu

Supporting STEM Undergraduates With Scholarships, Mentoring, & Collaborative Interdisciplinary Research Courses Competed, GUVI Extended Mission Investigation DSU Tensor Program For Women And Mathematics

Utah Space Grant Consortium Proposal For National Space Grant College & Fellowship/NASA STEM National Research Experience For Undergraduates Program (NREUP)

Student Affairs

Steven Roberts

Veterans Student Support Center

Success Of Educational Veterans Student Support Centers

Student Affairs

Tasha Toy

HOMES-Multicultural Diversity Center

UT Dept of Heritage & Arts Agency

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FACULTY PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH 2020-2021 Language Arts And Mathematics. The 2021 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

virtual annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association.

ESPLIN, DERRICK D, Assistant Professor

CHILD, ANGIE R, Associate Professor of

Orlando, Florida: American Educational

of Accounting. Journal Article, Esplin, D.

Education. Journal Article. Knight, J. A.,

Research Association. Pak, B., Jackson,

D., Johnston, R. R., Greenman, C. L., &

& Child, A. R. (2021). Teaching students

B., & Cavanna, J. (2021). Exploring About

Richards, J. W. (2021). Understanding

to comprehend cause and effect text

Beginning Teachers’ Equitable And

Ethics in the Varying Segments of the

structure. Michigan Reading Journal, Vol

Ambitious Teaching Practice With Number

Accounting Profession. Journal of

53(Issue 3), 15–21. https://scholarworks.

Talk Routine. The 2021 virtual annual

Accounting, Ethics and Public Policy, 22(3),

gvsu.edu/mrj/vol53/iss3/6.

meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Orlando, Florida

24. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers. cfm?abstract_id=3882222. Esplin, D. D.

GALI, KARI A, Assistant Professor of

(Virtual): American Educational Research

(2021). Cyberattacks in Higher Education

Education. Presentation (Accepted), Gali,

Association. Pak, B. (2021). Exploring Ways

at an Epidemic Level. Fraud Magazine,

K. A. (2021). Completing Your Practice

to Develop Teacher Candidates’ Noticing

(Jan/Feb 2021), 12–15. Presentation,

Profile and Creating SMARTE Goals. 2021

and Reflection Ability in Elementary Math

Esplin, D. D. (2021, May). Accounting

Utah Systems Conference. Virtual.

Instruction. Teaching Learning and Student Success Conference. Virtual. Cavanna, J.

Ethics. Association of Governmental Accountants Spring Development

HAMMOND-TODD, MICHAEL A,

M., Pak, B., & Jackson, B. (2021). How Do

Conference. Draper, Utah.

A s s i s t a n t P ro f e s s o r o f E d u c a t i o n .

Number Talks Support Beginning Teachers’

Presentation, Hammond-Todd, M. A.

Ambitious and Equitable Instruction?

G R E E N M A N , C I N D Y L , Associate

(2021, April). Exploring the Diverse

The Twenty-Fifth Annual Conference of

P ro f e s s o r o f A c c o u n t i n g . J o u r n a l

Cosmos of STEM/STEAM Education with

the Association of Mathematics Teacher

Article, Esplin, D. D., Johnston, R. R.,

the (STEAM)2 Lesson Planning Framework

Educators. The 2021 Virtual AMTE Annual

Greenman, C. L., & Richards, J. W. (2021).

for Pre-service & Veteran Teachers. UBCO

Conference: Association of Mathematics

Understanding Ethics in the Varying

College of Education Special Lecture.

Teacher Educators. Xuexue, Y., & Pak,

Segments of the Accounting Profession.

Virtual UBC: College of Education at UBC.

B. (2021). Pedagogical Challenges of Immigrant Minority Teacher Educators:

Journal of Accounting, Ethics and Public Policy, 22(3), 24. https://papers.ssrn.com/

HAUCK, NANCY E, Associate Provost

An Collaborative Autoethnography

sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3882222.

for Community and Global Engagement.

Study. The 2021 virtual annual meeting

Presentation (Accepted), Hauck, N. E.

of the American Educational Research

FISHER, DON B, Assistant Professor of

(2020, Autumn). Health and Happiness

Association. Orlando, Florida: American

Marketing. Book (Accepted), Fisher, D.

in Washington County, Utah. Washington

Educational Research Association. Pak, B.,

B. (2021). "The New Normal" Marketing

County Commissioners, St George

& Drake, C. (2020). A Case of One Novice

Principles - Building Your Marketing

City Council, DSU University Council,

Teacher’s Curriculum Use in The First Three

Foundation. Kendall/Hunt Publishers.

Intermountain Healthcare Executive

Years of Teaching. The 2020 International

Fisher, D. B. (2021). The Holy Grail of Sales

Council. St. George, Utah: Live Long!

Conference of the Korean Society of

Management (p. 350). Kendall.

Live Well!

Mathematical Education. Virtual: Korean Society of Mathematical Education. Journal

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PAK, BYUNGEUN, Assistant Professor

Article, Pak, B. (2020). Understanding

of Education. Presentation, Pak, B., &

Prospective Teachers’ Verbal Intervention

Drake, C. (2021). Beginning Elementary

through Teachers’ Group Work Monitoring

Teachers’ Curriculum Use In English

Routines. Journal of the Korean Society

active learning. active life.

of Mathematical Education Series D:

Perspectives in Biology and Medicine,

Accepted, Atkinson, J. (2021, August).

Research in Mathematical Education, 23(4),

43(2), 227–242.

Advanced Instrumentation: Choose the

219–233. Poster Presentation (Accepted),

Right… Instrument Description. Academy

Pak, B., Jackson, B., & Cavanna, J. (2021).

ROSS, NANCY L, Associate Professor

of LDS Dentists Conference. Provo, Utah:

New teachers’ equitable and ambitious

of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.

Academy of LDS Dentists. Atkinson, J.

number talks. The 2020 annual PME-NA

Presentation, Ross, N. L., Howlett, D.,

(2021, July). Making Local Anesthesia

conference. Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México

& Kruse, Z. (2021, June). The Women’s

“Stick.” CE Zoom. Zoom.

(Virtual): North American Chapter of the

Ordination Movement in the RLDS Church:

International Group for the Psychology of

Historical and Sociological Perspectives.

JENSEN, KIMBERLY, Associate Professor

Mathematics Education.

Mormon History Association annual

of Dental Hygiene. Presentation, Jensen,

conference. Park City, UT: Mormon History

K. (2020, August). Trailblazer Connection

WILDE, JASON, Assistant Professor of

Association. Ross, N. L., & Finnigan, J.

Guest Speaker. DSU Trailblazer Connection

Family and Consumer Science. Other

(2021, April). Hidden and Visible: Mormon

Course. Dixie State University: Dixie State

Teaching Materials, Wilde, J. (2021).

Garments in Community. The 2021

University. Other Teaching Materials,

FSHD 3000 Death and Dying. Dixie

International Conference on Freemasonry.

Jensen, K. (2020). Dental Health Services

State University. Wilde, J. (2021). FSHD

online: California Masonic Foundation and

Study Abroad - GLS 4990R. DSU Study

3400 Current Issues in Family Studies

the Grand Lodge of California. Ross, N. L.,

Abroad.

and Human Development. Dixie State

& Finnigan, J. (2021, April). Hidden and

University. Presentation, Wilde, J. (2021,

Visible: Mormon Garments in Community.

HART, SUSAN, Associate Professor of

February). Assessments for Learning.

DSU Research Symposium. DSU campus

Exercise Science. Presentation, Hart, S.,

Faculty Learning Community. Dixie State

in St. George, UT: DSU. Other Teaching

& Newell, L. (2021). Using VR to Augment

University: DSU’s Center for Teaching and

Materials, Deceuster, E., & Ross, N. L.

Teaching of Concepts in Exercise Science.

Learning. Wilde, J. (2021, March). Growth

(2021). Building Community & Rapport

6th Annual Teaching, Learning, and

Mindset in Education. Faculty Learning

with Your Online Students. DSU Online.

Student Success Conference. Dixie State

Community. Dixie State University: DSU’s

Chapter, Ross, N. L., & Finnigan, J. (2020).

University: DSU Center for Teaching &

Center for Teaching and Learning. Wilde,

Gender, Belief Level, and Priesthood

Learning.

J. (2021, March). The Teacher-Student

Authority in the LDS Church. In The

Relationship. Faculty Learning Community.

Palgrave Handbook of Global Mormonism

HYLAND, DILLON E, Asst Professor of

Dixie State University: DSU’s Center for

(pp. 235–261). London: Palgrave McMillan.

Athletic Training / Clinical Educ Coord.

Teaching and Learning. Wilde, J. (2021,

Presentation, Hyland, D. E. (2020, April).

March). Using Music to Help Teach Family

Socialization Experiences of Athletic

Processes. 6th Annual Teaching, Learning

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

and Student Success Conference. Dixie

Symposium. Virtual. Lovell, Joseph,

State University: DSU’s Center for Teaching and Learning.

Training Preceptors. DSU Research Associate Professor of Recreation and

ATKINSON, JESSICA, Assistant Professor

Sports Management. Other Scholarly

o f D e n t a l H y g i e n e . P re s e n t a t i o n ,

Work, Lovell, J. (2021). DSU students

JEFFREYS, MARK, Associate Professor of

Atkinson, J. (2021, June). ADHA 2021

receive scholarships from Utah’s recreation

Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Artistic

First Time Attendee Event. ADHA Annual

association. Blazer Bulletin.

and Professional Production, Jeffreys, M.

Conference. Phoenix: ADHA. Atkinson,

(2021). Small Words in Drought / Refuse

J. (2020, November). Tips and Tricks

CALVO, CARA L, Associate Professor

Ruin. Self Published. Journal Article,

for the COVID RDH. UDHA Northern

of Medical Laboratory Science. Other

Jeffreys, M. (2000). The Meme Metaphor.

Component Meeting. Zoom: UDHA.

Scholarly Work, Calvo, C. L. (2021). 2021

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FACULTY PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH 2020-2021 Academic Innovation Retreat. Center

YILDIZ, MUHAMMED, Assistant Professor

“DeLillo’s White Noise during the Onset

for Teaching and Learning at Dixie State

of Sociology. Presentation, Yildiz, M.

of the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Utah English

University. Presentation, Calvo, C. L. (2021,

(2021, April). Enduring Effects of Early

Journal.

February). "Rank, Tenure, and Promotion:

Life Traumas on Adult Suicidal Ideation.

Part 2 Faculty Service via University

Southern Sociological Society (SSS).

GIBB, JENNIFER S, Instructor of the

Committees" DSU New Faculty Seminar.

Virtual: Southern Sociological Society.

Practice in English. Artistic and Professional

Dixie State University, St. George Utah: Dixie State University.

Production (Accepted), Gibb, J. S. (2021).

LIN, HENGJUN, Assistant Professor of

Two Sisters. The Utah State Poetry Society.

Communication Studies. Conference SCHNEIDER, NICOLE, Assistant

Proceedings (Accepted), Lin, H. (2020).

HAENDIGES, JIM A, Associate Professor

Professor of Physical Therapy. Other

Is Intercultural Mindfulness Associated with

of English / Director of FYE. Presentation,

Teaching Materials, Schneider, N. (2020).

Anxiety, Uncertainty, and Communication

Haendiges, J. A. (2021, Spring). Lessons

New course Design with DXL services:

Effectiveness? A Moderated Mediation

I Learned from Mike:

HYBRID/Blended course: PTA 2400 Clinical

Model of Cross-cultural Health

Capabilities of Remote Teaching Outside

Pathology. DSU PTA program.

Communication.

of Higher Education. Virtual Teaching,

Seeing the

Learning and Student Success Conference.

FAWNS, TRACY, Assistant Professor

STEIN, JAMES B, Assistant Professor of

DSU Main Campus / Zoom: DSU Center

of Nursing. Artistic and Professional

Communication Studies. Journal Article,

for Teaching and Learning.

Production, Fawns, T. (n.d.). YouTube

Stein, J. B. (n.d.). Testing the Predictive

Channel. https://www.youtube.com/

and Theoretical of the Network Uncertainty

KING, CINDY E, Assistant Professor of

channel/UCSEWQngDmo4o_glU0sTYLtA/.

Measure. Personal Relationships. Stein, J.

English (Creative Writing). Presentation,

B. (n.d.). A Longitudinal Test of Relational

King, C. E., & Pilkington, O. A. (2021,

Turbulence Theory. The Journal of

April). Translating Russian Epic Poems:

Relationships Research. Stein, J. B., &

New Approaches to Text and Culture.

Bennett, La. K. (n.d.). The Mediating

Symposium for Research, Innovation,

Effects of Network Overlap and Network

and Creativity. St. George, UT: Dixie

PHELAN, KOREY S, Assistant Professor of

Uncertainty in the Investment Model.

State University. King, C. E., Alavox, M.,

Criminal Justice. Conference Proceedings,

Journal of Theoretical Social Psychology.

& Runs Through, N. (2021, March). Blazing

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Trails in St. George: Student Writers in

Phelan, K. S. (2021). Understanding the Effects of Sexual Victimization on Negative

BACABAC, FLORENCE ELIZABETH,

the City. Teaching, Learning, and Student

Outcomes among Youth: Exploring the

Professor of English. Journal Article,

Success Conference. St. George, UT: Dixie

Moderating Effects of Cultural Identity.

Bacabac, F. E. (2020). "Expressivity

State University. King, C. E. (2021, April).

Abbott, J., Phelan, K. S., & McGrath,

and Voice: A (Pre)Writing Strategy

Poetry Reading: Daily Affirvotions. Utah

S. (2020). Assessing the Relationship

Revisited", 48(1), pp. 28–32.

Poetry Festival. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah

between Public Lands and Juvenile

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Division of Arts & Museums, the Utah Poet

Arrest Rates: Does a Greater Proportion

u p l o a d s / 2 0 2 0 / 1 1 / 8 . E x p re s s i v i t y.

Laureate, and Utah Humanities Council.

of Public Lands Yield Lower Delinquency

pdf?fbclid=IwAR1sPBmbXSKSS-bvn-m50

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9-

Rates. Presentation, Phelan, K. S. (2021,

uoGOuZ3YqdyrN86A0cr6iDtiktOUwzC

uOk9A5kc&t=3s. King, C. E. (2021,

March). Adverse Childhood Experiences

4QgnOxs.

April). Poetry Reading: Michael Lavers and Natasha Saje. Utah Poetry Festival.

and Gendered Pathways to Offending.

CHaSS Brown Bag Seminar. Dixie State

BARRY, BRAD A, Professor of English.

Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Division of Arts

University - Virtual.

Journal Article, Barry, B. A. (2020).

& Museums, the Utah Poet Laureate, and

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Utah Humanities Council. https://www.

Instars. The Antigonish Review, 50(200),

p. 194). New York: Routledge. http://

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16–17. King, C. E. (2020). Misdirection.

routledge.pub/Shauna-Wight.

King, C. E., & Staff, S. (2021, February).

Gettysburg Review, 33(1), 45–46. https://

The Southern Quill Open Mic Night.

www.gettysburgreview.com/store/#!/

WREDE, THEDA, Professor of English.

The Southern Quill Open Mic Night. St.

Volume-33-Number-1/p/240034405/

Presentation, Wrede, T. (2021, April).

George, UT: The Southern Quill/DSU

category=86100089. King, C. E. (2020).

Teaching High Country News in the

English Department. King, C. E. (2020,

Possession. Antioch Review, 78(1), 178–79.

Classroom. Annual Meeting. Seattle,

November). Patrick Madden Reading and

Accepted, King, C. E. (n.d.). Another Look

Washington (Zoom): American Association

Q & A. St. George, UT: Creative Writing/

at Tracy Lett’s August: Osage County. The

of Geographers.

DSU English Department. King, C. E.

Fiddlehead. King, C. E. (n.d.). Poetics of

(2020, November). Selection from Award-

Emplacement. Spoon River Poetry Review.

CARTMILL, MICHAEL K, Professor of

Winning Poems. Utah Original Writing

King, C. E. (2021). Amerikoans. Spillway,

Spanish / Director of Global Education.

Competition 2020 Celebration. Salt Lake

a Poetry Magazine. King, C. E. (n.d.).

Artistic and Professional Performances

City, Utah: Utah Division of Arts and

Capacitor (Be Mine). The Fiddlehead. King,

and Exhibits, Cartmill, M. K. (2021).

Museums. King, C. E. (2020, November).

C. E. (n.d.). Crescendo. The Fiddlehead.

Interpretation for Give Kids a Smile. DSU

Selections from Zoonotic. So to Speak

King, C. E. (n.d.). Ctrl+Alt+Del. Descant.

Dental Hygiene Dept. Sponsored "Give

Contributor Reading. Fairfax, Virginia:

King, C. E. (n.d.). Daily Affirvotions.

Kids a Smile" Event. Cartmill, M. K. (2021).

George Mason University. King, C. E. (2020,

International Poetry Review. King, C. E.

Spanish-language Interpretation, Snow

October). Selections from Zoonotic. Poetry

(n.d.). No Will. Midwest Quarterly. King,

Canyon Stake Conference. Snow Canyon

Reading at Utah State University. Utah

C. E. (n.d.). Upriver (North Fort Myers, FL).

Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS.

State University: Utah State University.

Descant. Chapter (Accepted), King, C. E.

King, C. E. (2020, September). Selections

(n.d.). Hurricane’s Utah. In Utah@125: An

SINCLAIR, HEATHER M, Assistant

from Zoonotic. Minnesota North Woods

Anthology of Short Stories by Utah Writers.

Professor of History Presentation,

Writers’ Conference Alumni Reading.

Salt Lake City, UT: Utah Department of

Broeder, K. R., Sinclair, H. M., Yunker,

Bemidji, MN: Bemidji State University.

Culture & Community Engagement.

M., Martin, B., & Hunter, C. (2021, May).

King, C. E., McFadden, M., & Editors, S.

Conducting Oral Histories During a

(2020, November). The Southern Quill

P I L K I N G T O N , O L G A A , Assistant

Pandemic: A Student Project. Utah Library

Information Session. The Southern Quill

Professor of English. Presentation,

Association Conference. Virtual: Utah

Information Session. St. George, UT: The

King, C. E., & Pilkington, O. A. (2021,

Library Association. Other Scholarly Work,

Southern Quill/DSU English Department.

April). Translating Russian Epic Poems:

Sinclair, H. M. (2020). Texas politicians

Review, King, C. E. (2018, September).

New Approaches to Text and Culture.

have long blamed people of color for

Atlanta artist Lonnie Holley lays bare his

Symposium for Research, Innovation, and

public health crises: How racist politics

inner world with “MITH.” ArtsATL. Atlanta,

Creativity. St. George, UT: Dixie State

shaped public health policy in El Paso.

GA: ArtsATL. Book, King, C. E. (2021).

University.

Washington Post. Review, Sinclair, H. M.

Easy Street. Chicago, IL: Dancing Girl

(2020). Book Review: Reproduction on the

Press. https://dulcetshop.myshopify.com/

WIGHT, SHAUNA S, Assistant Professor

Reservation (Brianna Theobald). Pacific

collections/dancing-girl-press/products/

of English. Book, Wight, S. (2021).

Historical Review.

easy-street-cindy-king. Other Scholarly

Supporting Student Literacy for the

Work, King, C. E. (2020). Any Other Name.

Transition to College: Working with

TAYLOR, LUCIA, Associate Professor

Grist : A Journal of the Literary Arts, (13),

Underrepresented Students in Precollege

of Spanish. Journal Article, Taylor, L.

98. King, C. E. (2020). Beauty Myth. The

Outreach Programs. Routledge (Vol. 1,

(2020). Teaching and Learning Languages

MacGuffin, XXXVI(1), 7. King, C. E. (2020).

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FACULTY PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH 2020-2021 under Covid-19. Proceedings, 31–34.

Psychology Research Conference. virtual.

OLSON, KRISTINE J, Associate Professor

Presentation, Taylor, L. (2020, September).

Glazier, K., Larkin, M., Musgrave, C., Nash,

of Psychology. Journal Article, Olson, K.

Learning Languages in a pandemic, is

J., Ortiz, E., Olson, K. J., … Cloward, M.

J., & Benjamin, H. (2021). Navigating self-

it worthy? CHaSS brown bag seminar.

(2021, April). Supervisor and employee

managed conflict resolution: A case study.

DSU: College of Humanities and Social

communication: Balancing tasks and

Economic and Industrial Democracy, online

Sciences. Taylor, L. (2020, November).

interpersonal connections. Dixie State

first. Poster Presentation (Accepted),

Teaching and Learning Languages under

University Research Symposium. Dixie

Olson, K. J., Leiva, P., Wolberg-Martinez,

Covid-19. International Conference

State University.

F., & Huffman, A. H. (2021, Summer).

Innovation in Language Learning. Firenze,

Men’s Work-Family Experiences in Mexico

Italy. https://conference.pixel-online.net/

SNOW, NATE S, Assistant Professor of

and the USA. American Psychological

ICT4LL/virtual_presentation_scheda.

Media Studies. Artistic and Professional

Association Annual Convention. San Diego,

php?id_abs=4914.

Production, Snow, N. S. (2020). Marketing/

CA: American Psychological Association

Instructional training videos and written

Annual Convention. Williamson, C., Graser,

W O O D , B A R RY D AV I D , Assistant

content for Axero Solutions. Online.

E., Olea, M., Young, M., Livingston, E.,

Professor of Humanities. Presentation,

Chapter (Accepted), Snow, N. S. (2022).

Olson, K. J., … Cloward, M. (2021, April).

Wood, B. (2020, October). The Naturalistic

The New Poetics of Computer Animation.

Employee Rewards and Recognition in a

Turn in the Humanities. College of

In Reimagining the Humanities. Lafayette,

Hospital Setting. University of Virginia’s L.

Humanities and Social Sciences Brown

Indiana: Parlor Press.

Starling Reid Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference. virtual. Glazier,

Bag Seminar. DSU (online via Zoom): Dixie State University. Journal Article

BELL, SPENCER, Assistant Professor

K., Larkin, M., Musgrave, C., Nash, J.,

(Accepted), Wood, B. (2020). Pleasure and

of Psychology. Journal Article, Bell,

Ortiz, E., Olson, K. J., … Cloward, M.

Meaning in Islamic Art: Toward a Naturalist

S., & Froeliger, B. (2021). Associations

(2021, April). Supervisor and employee

Framework. Journal of the Utah Academy

Between Smoking Abstinence, Inhibitory

communication: Balancing tasks and

of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, 97.

Control, and Smoking Behavior: An fMRI

interpersonal connections. Dixie State

Study. Frontiers in Psychiatry. https://

University Research Symposium. Dixie

ORTIZ, ERIN, Associate Professor of Media

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33868037/.

State University. Olson, K. J., & Jepson,

Studies. Conference Proceedings, Ortiz,

Presentation, Bell, S. (2021). Assessing

V. A. (2021, August). Upper and Lower-

E., & Vandermark, S. (2021). Achieving

Deep Understanding with Oral Exams

Division Student Course Satisfaction with

Coherence and Value in General Education

vs Exposure with Open-Book Exams in

Hyflex Teaching. American Psychological

Programs: Developing Strategies for

an Upper-Division Psychology Course.

Association Annual Convention. San

Student Success. In AAC&U General

Teaching, Learning and Student Success

Diego, CA: American Psychological

Education, Pedagogy, and Assessment

Conference. Dixie State University: DSU

Association Annual Convention.

Annual Conference. Presentation, Ortiz,

Center for Teaching and Learning.

E. (2020). Social Science Area Facilitator.

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,

Educated Person’s Conference. Online:

LARSEN-RIFE, DANNELLE, Associate

General Education Taskforce. Poster

P r o f e s s o r o f P s y c h o l o g y. P o s t e r

Presentation (Accepted), Williamson, C.,

Presentation, Larsen-Rife, D., Covington,

Graser, E., Olea, M., Young, M., Livingston,

A., Prince, S., Guynn, M., & Saeaeski,

SMITH, DEL WILLIAM, Professor of

E., Olson, K. J., … Cloward, M. (2021,

R. (2021). Attachment and Religion in

Biology. Other Teaching Materials, Smith,

April). Employee Rewards and Recognition

Utah. Annual Conference of the Western

D. W. (2021). Adobe Illustrator Artwork

in a Hospital Setting. University of

Psychological Association. Virtual.

and Diagrams. Del William Smith.

Virginia’s L. Starling Reid Undergraduate

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ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

WALKER, CURT B, Professor of Biology.

DSU Research Office. Hartley, S., & Reese,

REID, RUSSELL C, Assistant Professor

Journal Article, Hunt, D., Collins, S., &

D. L. (2021, April). Investigation of a Cyclic

of Mechanical Engineering. Conference

Walker, C. B. (2021). Behavior and Bacteria

Amino-Borane Complex for Hydrogen

Proceedings, Adhikari, P., Biswas, D.,

as Contributors to Chytridiomycosis

Storage. Dixie State University Annual

Tasneem, N., Reid, R. C., & Mahbub,

Resistance in Hyla arenicolor. Utah

Undergraduate Research Symposium.

I. (2021). High surface area reverse

Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters.

Dixie State University, St. George, UT:

electrowetting energy harvesting with

Walker, C. B., Hunt, D., & Collins,

Research Office.

power conditioning circuitry for self-

S. F. (2020). Behavior and Bacteria

powered motion sensors. In Proceedings

as Contributors to Chytridiomycosis

SNEDDON, JAY N, Instructor of the

Volume 11722, Energy Harvesting

Resistance in Hyla arenicolor. Journal of

Practice in Information Technology.

and Storage: Materials, Devices, and

the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and

Technology, Sneddon, J. N. (2021).

Applications XI. Tasneem, N. T., Biswas,

Letters, 97, 79–95.

Retro Arcade Exhibit during Computing

D. K., Adhikari, P. R., Reid, R. C., &

& Design Graduate Reception Night.

Mahbub, I. (2021). Self-powered Motion

MEYER, JENNIFER A, Assistant Professor

Sneddon, J. N. (2020). Student Capstone

Tracking Sensor Integrated with Low-

of Chemistry – Biochemistry. P o s t e r

Exhibit in Innovation Plaza.’

power CMOS Circuitry. In Proceedings of IEEE International Symposium on

Presentation, Meyer, J. A., Aldridge, T., & Hanks, H. (2021). The Effects of

H A R R I S , J E R RY D , P r o f e s s o r o f

Circuits and Systems (ISCAS). IEEE.

Pterostilbene on the Oxidant Status of

Paleontology. Journal Article, Marsh, A. D.,

Adhikari, P. R., Tasneem, N. T., Biswas,

Red Blood Cells under Hyperglycemic

Milner, A. R. C., Harris, J. D., DeBlieux, D.

D. K., Reid, R. C., & Mahbub, I. (2020).

Conditions. Dixie State University Research

D., & Kirkland, J. I. (2021). A non-averostran

Reverse Electrowetting-on-Dielectric

Symposium. Presentation, Meyer, J.

neotheropod vertebra (Dinosauria:

Energy Harvesting Integrated With Charge

A., & Hanks, H. (2021). The Effects of

Theropoda) from the earliest Jurassic

Amplifier and Rectifier for Self-Powered

High Glucose and Pterostilbene on the

Whitmore Point Member (Moenave

Motion Sensors. In Proceedings of the

Oxidant Status of the Red Blood Cell. Utah

Formation) in southwestern Utah. Journal

ASME 2020 International Mechanical

Conference of Undergraduate Research.

of Vertebrate Paleontology, e1897604, 11

Engineering Congress and Exposition.

pp. Rose, M., Harris, J. D., & Milner, A. R.

ASME. Tasneem, N. T., Biswas, D. K.,

REESE, DIANA L, Assistant Professor of

C. (2021). A Walking-Trace Fossil Made By

Adhikari, P. R., Reid, R. C., & Mahbub, I.

Chemistry. Poster Presentation, Hafen, K.,

a Crayfish or Crayfish-like Arthropod from

(2020). Design of a Reverse-electrowetting

& Reese, D. L. (2021, April). Computational

the Lower Jurassic Moenave Formation

Transducer Based Wireless Self-powered

Evaluation of NH3BH(CH2)3 a Cyclic

of Southwestern Utah. PeerJ, 9(e10640),

Motion Sensor. In Proceedings of IEEE

Ammonia Borane Complex: Implications

37 pp. Lucas, S. G., & Harris, J. D. (2020).

International Symposium on Circuits and

for Hydrogen Storage. Dixie State

The "Plastotype Problem" in Ichnological

Systems (ISCAS). IEEE. Journal Article,

University Annual Undergraduate Research

Taxonomy. Ichnos, 27(2), 107–110. https://

Adhikari, P. R., Tasneem, N. T., Reid,

Symposium. Dixie State University St.

doi.org/10.1080/10420940.2019.168880

R. C., & Mahbub, I. (2021). Electrode

George Utah: DSU Research Office.

2. Presentation, Harris, J. D. (2021, May).

and electrolyte configurations for low

George, J., & Reese, D. L. (2021,

The Making of Plants. Voyager Lecture

frequency motion energy harvesting

April). Computational Investigation

Series. Kayenta, Ivins, Utah: Voyager

based on reverse electrowetting. Scientific

of NH3BH(CH2)2 for Hydrogen

Wealth Advisors & The Center for the

Reports, 11, 5030. Presentation, Reid, R.

Storage. Dixie State University Annual

Arts at Kayenta.

C., Turley, M., Adhikari, P. R., Tasneem, N.

Undergraduate Research Symposium.

T., Biswas, D. K., Patwary, A., … Mahbub,

Dixie State University, St. George, UT:

I. (2021, April). High Surface Area Reverse

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FACULTY PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH 2020-2021 Electrowetting-on-Dielectric Energy

Assistant Professor of Mathematics.

SCHWAB, PATRICK, Assistant Professor

Harvesting. 2021 Symposium for Research,

Conference Proceedings, Hasan, M. S.

of Education. Review, Schwab, P. (2021,

Creativity, and Innovation at DSU. Dixie

(2021). Improved Confidence Intervals

July). 2021 ASEE Annual Conference &

State University.

for the Ratio of Coefficients of Variation

Exposition. Washington, DC: American

of Two Lognormal Distributions. In 2021

Society for Engineering Education. https://

SKEEN, SCOTT A, Assistant Professor

Intermountain Mathematical Association

www.asee.org/annual-conference/2021.

of Mechanical Engineering. Journal

of America (MAA) Section Meeting.

Article, Skeen, S. A. (2021). Detailed

Virtual: Mathematics Association of

Measurements of Transient Two-Stage

America. Hasan, M. S., & Chellamuthu,

Ignition and Combustion Processes

V. K. (2021). Project FLIP - Feasibility

in High-Pressure Spray Flames using

of C-OERs. In 6th Annual Teaching,

Simultaneous High-Speed Formaldehyde

Learning and Student Success Conference.

DISALVO, LAUREN K, Assistant Professor

PLIF and Schlieren Imaging. Proceedings

Virtual.

Presentation, Hasan, M. S. (2020,

of Art History. Chapter, Ramage, A.,

of the Combustion Institute. Skeen, S.

September). Quantitative Research and

Ramage, N. H., & DiSalvo, L. K. (2021).

A. (2020). Spatio-temporal identification

Some Applications. Guest Lecture on

Catalogue and Tabulations of Ceramics

of plume dynamics by 3D computed

Quantitative Research. Virtual: Department

and Other Finds from the Lydian Trench

tomography using engine combustion

of English.

of Sector HoB. In Ordinary Lydians at

COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

Home: The Lydian Trenches of the House

network spray G injector and various HICKS, JESSE WILLIAM, Assistant

of Bronzes and Pactolus Cliff at Sardis.

Professor of Mathematics. Presentation,

Cambridge, MA: Harvard University

CHELLAMUTHU, VINODH KUMAR,

Hardy, J. C., Sullivan, M. M., & Hicks,

Press. Presentation, DiSalvo, L. K.

Associate Professor of Mathematics.

J. W. (2019, March). Reimagining Math

(2021). Taking Away Grades to Focus on

Conference Proceedings, Hasan, M. S.,

Pathways for Student Success. Teaching

Student Learning and Success’. 6th Annual

& Chellamuthu, V. K. (2021). Project FLIP

and Learning Conference. DSU campus:

Teaching, Learning and Student Success

- Feasibility of C-OERs. In 6th Annual

Center for Teaching and Learning.

Conference. virtual: CTl. DiSalvo, L. K.

fuels. Fuel.

(2020, December). Ungrading: Taking

Teaching, Learning and Student Success LIU, JIE, Professor of Mathematics.

Away Grades to Focus on Learning. SECAC

Presentation, Sambandham, B., Liu,

Annual Meeting 2020. virtual: SECAC, a

HARDY, JAMESON C, Instructor of the

J., Chellamuthu, V. K., & Banks, C. C.

national conference for art and art history.

Practice in Mathematics. Presentation,

(2021, August). Dixie Tensor Scholar

Hardy, J. C. (2021, March). Puzzling

Program. MathFest 2021. Virtual due to

FLACK, MCGARREN M, Assistant

Teaching Methods. Intermountain MAA

Pandemic: MAA (Mathematical Association

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