Faculty Research & Creative Scholarship 2019: K-L

Description: From a perspective unusual on the Great Plains-the problem of too much water-Flood on the Tracks offers an intimate portrait of life in the Elkhorn River Basin of northeast Nebraska. In a region often defined by aridity, rivers and their basins have provided sustenance, shelter, fertile soil, and overland highways. In many ways Plains rivers organize human lives. When they overflow, which they can be counted on to do, they disorganize them.
Author: Todd M. Kerstetter, Professor, History

Abstract: Research demonstrates the positive impact of family-professional partnerships on student and family outcomes. Despite the importance of family-professional partnerships, however, research on such partnerships with refugee families of children with disabilities has been largely absent from the research literature. The aim of this article is to review existing research regarding building and maintaining partnerships between refugee families and school professionals for refugees who have been resettled to host countries, or countries that grant refugees legal status as permanent residents. We discuss implications for U.S. educational systems and offer recommendations for future research.
Author: Kathleen Kyzar, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education

Journal Title: Remedial and Special Education

Abstract: Family–professional partnerships are a key support for families of children with disabilities, but little is known about families of children with deaf-blindness. This study examined (a) the factor structures of the Beach Center on Disability Family–Professional Partnership and Family Quality of Life (FQOL) Scales utilizing a national sample of families of children and youth with deaf-blindness (age birth to 22 years), and (b) the relationship between family–professional partnership and FQOL at the subdomain levels. Results suggested a two-factor solution for family–professional partnership (Enhancing Connection and Enhancing Capacity) and a three-factor solution for FQOL (Family Interaction/Parenting Well-being, Social/Emotional Well-being, Physical/Material Well-being). Enhancing Capacity Partnership moderated the relationship between Enhancing Connection Partnership and Family Interaction/Parenting Well-being FQOL. The significance of these findings in light of the existing family–professional partnership literature is discussed, and implications for research and practice are offered.
Author: Kathleen Kyzar, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education

Description: Using Steven Bryant's directions for choosing and applying HD Makeup will eliminate the angst of buying and applying makeup for the beginning performer. Listed are the necessary supplies, makeup, brushes and directions to achieve enhanced, aging and character makeup. Steven's clear instructions will lead the performer to complete their makeup within the actor call time.
Author: LaLonnie Lehman, Professor, Theatre