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
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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
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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
Wellness Week.
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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. Academic Report 2021 | Dixie State University
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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:
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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
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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
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Materials, Deceuster, E., & Ross, N. L.
Teaching of Concepts in Exercise Science.
Learning. Wilde, J. (2021, March). Growth
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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).
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Socialization Experiences of Athletic
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and Student Success Conference. Dixie
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Production (Accepted), Gibb, J. S. (2021). LIN, HENGJUN, Assistant Professor of
Two Sisters. The Utah State Poetry Society.
Communication Studies. Conference SCHNEIDER, NICOLE, Assistant
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HAENDIGES, JIM A, Associate Professor
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Communication.
of Higher Education. Virtual Teaching,
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STEIN, JAMES B, Assistant Professor of
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4QgnOxs.
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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.
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WREDE, THEDA, Professor of English.
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Teaching High Country News in the
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a Poetry Magazine. King, C. E. (n.d.).
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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
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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
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Canyon Stake Conference. Snow Canyon
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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.
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King, C. E., McFadden, M., & Editors, S.
Conducting Oral Histories During a
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P I L K I N G T O N , O L G A A , Assistant
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Professor of English. Presentation,
Association Conference. Virtual: Utah
Information Session. St. George, UT: The
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Southern Quill/DSU English Department.
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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
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Historical Review.
easy-street-cindy-king. Other Scholarly
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Transition to College: Working with
TAYLOR, LUCIA, Associate Professor
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of Spanish. Journal Article, Taylor, L.
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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
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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
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Media Studies. Artistic and Professional
Association Annual Convention. San Diego,
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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
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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
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Division Student Course Satisfaction with
Coherence and Value in General Education
vs Exposure with Open-Book Exams in
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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.
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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
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Amplifier and Rectifier for Self-Powered
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Whitmore Point Member (Moenave
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ASME. Tasneem, N. T., Biswas, D. K.,
REESE, DIANA L, Assistant Professor of
C. (2021). A Walking-Trace Fossil Made By
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Chemistry. Poster Presentation, Hafen, K.,
a Crayfish or Crayfish-like Arthropod from
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& 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,
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Wealth Advisors & The Center for the
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Storage. Dixie State University Annual
Arts at Kayenta.
C., Turley, M., Adhikari, P. R., Tasneem, N.
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Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
SCHWAB, PATRICK, Assistant Professor
Harvesting. 2021 Symposium for Research,
Conference Proceedings, Hasan, M. S.
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of Two Lognormal Distributions. In 2021
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SKEEN, SCOTT A, Assistant Professor
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of Mechanical Engineering. Journal
of America (MAA) Section Meeting.
Article, Skeen, S. A. (2021). Detailed
Virtual: Mathematics Association of
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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
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of plume dynamics by 3D computed
Quantitative Research. Virtual: Department
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tomography using engine combustion
of English.
of Sector HoB. In Ordinary Lydians at
COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
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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.
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Conference Proceedings, Hasan, M. S.,
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Teaching, Learning and Student Success
- Feasibility of C-OERs. In 6th Annual
Center for Teaching and Learning.
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fuels. Fuel.
(2020, December). Ungrading: Taking
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Away Grades to Focus on Learning. SECAC
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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
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2020. employees and alumni. St. George,
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UT: DSU. Artistic and Professional
Te a c h i n g M e t h o d s . C T L Te a c h i n g and Learning Conference. Dixie State
SULLIVAN, MCKAY MCKAY, Assistant
Performances and Exhibits (Accepted),
University: Dixie State University. Hardy,
Professor of Mathematics. Presentation,
Flack, M. M. (2021). Metro Montage
J. C., Sullivan, M. M., & Hicks, J. W. (2019,
Hardy, J. C., Sullivan, M. M., & Hicks,
XXI Show. Marietta Cobb Museum of
March). Reimagining Math Pathways for
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Art. Flack, M. M. (2021). NOAPS Spring
Student Success. Teaching and Learning
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Conference. DSU campus: Center for
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