Vanessa Hunn
Biographic Data
| ID | 641632 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vanessa Hunn |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vanessa |
| FAMILY NAME | Hunn |
| SIGNATURE | HUNN V |
| AFFILIATIONS | Northern Kentucky University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Mitigating “othering” through intercultural development initiatives in higher education
This mixed-methods study examines the impact of intercultural development initiatives implemented by a college-wide council at a Midwestern university. The research explores how these initiatives influence faculty and staff cultural competencies and address “othering,” defined as the marginalization and exclusion of certain groups. Using concurrent quantitative and qualitative survey methods, the study assesses faculty and staff perceptions of th…
Outcomes for Black Students in Team-Based Learning Courses
Racial inequity in postsecondary education is a significant social problem. Black students’ academic success is often hindered by feelings of isolation, particularly at predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Educators should ensure that their teaching strategies promote a sense of belonging. Team-based learning (TBL) is a small-group pedagogy that is being used at an increasing rate. The extant literature has not yet examined the impact of TBL …
Embracing inclusive excellence
This study aims to understand the importance of embracing and promoting inclusiveness in higher education as a path to academic excellence. As student populations become increasingly diverse and higher education faces significant challenges at home and abroad, cultural competence – understanding the specific culture, language, social, and economic status of people-, becomes more important than ever before because a sense of belonging is essential…
Perceptions of Success and Self-Sustainability Among Women Participating in an Entrepreneurial Skills Development and Empowerment Program Through Photovoice
Financial independence has been identified in the literature as a means of promoting women’s self-sufficiency and a key aspect of the concepts of success and self-efficacy. Few studies, however, have examined women’s perspectives of their needs and ability to meet those needs consistently over time. Furthermore, little is known about how women assign meaning to, perceive, and experience success or their ability to sustain their needs and the need…
African American Students, Retention, and Team-Based Learning
This article reviews the literature on retention of African American students at predominately White institutions (PWIs). A focus on current trends in Kentucky colleges and universities outlines regional retention characteristics. With the popularity of team-based learning pedagogy, the author addresses the need for research using team-based learning with African American students attending PWIs. Research suggests retention of African American st…
Depression, Sociocultural Factors, and African American Women
The authors discuss depression in African American women from a sociocultural perspective, including aspects of oppression and racism that affect symptom manifestation. The authors highlight John Henryism as a coping mechanism, the history and continuing role of the African American church as a safe haven, and strategies for culturally competent practice.Los autores discuten la depresión en mujeres Afroamericanas desde una perspectiva sociocultur…
Depression, Sociocultural Factors, and African American Women
The authors discuss depression in African American women from a sociocultural perspective, including aspects of oppression and racism that affect symptom manifestation. The authors highlight John Henryism as a coping mechanism, the history and continuing role of the African American church as a safe haven, and strategies for culturally competent practice.Los autores discuten la depresión en mujeres Afroamericanas desde una perspectiva sociocultur…
Perceptions of Success and Self-Sustainability Among Women Participating in an Entrepreneurial Skills Development and Empowerment Program Through Photovoice
Financial independence has been identified in the literature as a means of promoting women’s self-sufficiency and a key aspect of the concepts of success and self-efficacy. Few studies, however, have examined women’s perspectives of their needs and ability to meet those needs consistently over time. Furthermore, little is known about how women assign meaning to, perceive, and experience success or their ability to sustain their needs and the need…
Depression, Sociocultural Factors, and African American Women
The authors discuss depression in African American women from a sociocultural perspective, including aspects of oppression and racism that affect symptom manifestation. The authors highlight John Henryism as a coping mechanism, the history and continuing role of the African American church as a safe haven, and strategies for culturally competent practice.Los autores discuten la depresión en mujeres Afroamericanas desde una perspectiva sociocultur…
African American Students, Retention, and Team-Based Learning
This article reviews the literature on retention of African American students at predominately White institutions (PWIs). A focus on current trends in Kentucky colleges and universities outlines regional retention characteristics. With the popularity of team-based learning pedagogy, the author addresses the need for research using team-based learning with African American students attending PWIs. Research suggests retention of African American st…
Perceptions of Success and Self-Sustainability Among Women Participating in an Entrepreneurial Skills Development and Empowerment Program Through Photovoice
Financial independence has been identified in the literature as a means of promoting women’s self-sufficiency and a key aspect of the concepts of success and self-efficacy. Few studies, however, have examined women’s perspectives of their needs and ability to meet those needs consistently over time. Furthermore, little is known about how women assign meaning to, perceive, and experience success or their ability to sustain their needs and the need…
Outcomes for Black Students in Team-Based Learning Courses
Racial inequity in postsecondary education is a significant social problem. Black students’ academic success is often hindered by feelings of isolation, particularly at predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Educators should ensure that their teaching strategies promote a sense of belonging. Team-based learning (TBL) is a small-group pedagogy that is being used at an increasing rate. The extant literature has not yet examined the impact of TBL …
Embracing inclusive excellence
This study aims to understand the importance of embracing and promoting inclusiveness in higher education as a path to academic excellence. As student populations become increasingly diverse and higher education faces significant challenges at home and abroad, cultural competence – understanding the specific culture, language, social, and economic status of people-, becomes more important than ever before because a sense of belonging is essential…
Mitigating “othering” through intercultural development initiatives in higher education
This mixed-methods study examines the impact of intercultural development initiatives implemented by a college-wide council at a Midwestern university. The research explores how these initiatives influence faculty and staff cultural competencies and address “othering,” defined as the marginalization and exclusion of certain groups. Using concurrent quantitative and qualitative survey methods, the study assesses faculty and staff perceptions of th…
Psychology (5 works) · Anthropology (3 works) · Ethnic group (3 works) · Medical education (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Pedagogy (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Feeling (2 works)