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Title and Description |
Presenters
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| 2.1 |
Adapting to Change: Developing an Interdisciplinary Family and Consumer Sciences Bachelor of Science Program
The purpose of this session is to tell the story of the development of an interdisciplinary degree program in a Family and Consumer Sciences college at a large public university. What began as a program to meet retention initiatives at the university, the Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences (BSHS) has grown to approximately 950 undergraduate students (1/3 of the total enrollment), with over 50% of enrolled students maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher. Through personal stories and empirical evidence, this session will cover the context, significant events, and implications of the program as it applies to 1) the further advancement of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2) the development of leadership and critical science skills for students enrolled, 3) diversity of post-graduate scholarship and 4) professional application in education, research, service, and human health and wellness.
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Ashlee Brown
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| 2.2 |
The Black Gen Zer
Generation Z consists of individuals who were born between 1997-2012. They are currently slated to be the most diverse, educated generation of our time and will surpass Millennials as the largest generational group in the country. Although collectively studied as one group, there is limited research that highlights the unique characteristics and current concerns of Black Gen Zers. This session will help professionals understand the newest generation of students who are currently on college campuses. An analysis will be done of the life-changing events they have experienced that have shaped their view of the world. In addition, the three most current issues that are of top concern to Black Gen Zers will be reviewed. Finally, recommendations will be provided on how to change one's mindset to work with this unique generation.
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LaToya Johnson
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| 2.3 |
Collaborative Successes in Implementing Say Yes to FCS Education Activities in Oklahoma
Family and Consumer Sciences leaders in Oklahoma continue to collaborate in the Say Yes to FCS Education initiative. Hear from representatives of FCS educators in Cooperative Extension Service, the state CareerTech department, at Oklahoma State University, and an FCSE student as they share insights for promoting the profession!
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Paula Tripp
Brenda Miller
Cheryl Lively
Leslie Rodriguez
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| 2.4 |
Implementing Fashion Content in a Team Based New Store Concept Project
This session will cover the specifics to implement a new store project in fashion focused classes. We will discuss the dynamics of the fashion industry including key areas students should understand and how they apply the knowledge to the team-based project. Content sequence, activities, team worksheets, technology, peer evaluations, and final project examples will be discussed. The session will culminate in an ideation for participants to share their new ideas related to the store concept project and general best practices for in their own fashion classes.
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Andrea Eklund
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| 2.5 |
Exploring the Cognitive Expectations of FCS Standards Through the Lenses of Bloom's Taxonomy
The Bloom's Taxonomy framework can be used to ensure that learning occurs at cognitive levels that promote critical thinking and problem solving, providing more engaging learning experiences in FCS classrooms. This session will present research findings from a recent content analysis of Utah and national FCS standards and survey results of educators' implementation of Bloom's taxonomy. The presentation will be a valuable resource to all FCS educators interested in looking at their curriculum from a bird's eye view and to those interested in multi-state collaborations in exploring the effectiveness of our program standards.
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Lacee Boschetto
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| 2.6 |
Risky-Business: Assessing Vulnerabilities in Higher Education Units
This collaborative session will address the challenges faced by higher education leaders in the ever-changing landscape of academia. Utilizing a risk assessment tool being developed by the AAFCS Task Force for Program Advancement, participants will identity their unit strengths and vulnerabilities and create action items for strengthening their academic units.
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Amy Yates
Susan Turgeson
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