Kaplan University (KU) was a Private online for-profit university owned by Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company. It was predominantly a distance learning institution, maintaining 14 ground locations across the United States. The university was named in honor of Stanley H. Kaplan, who founded Kaplan Test Prep. It was regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of the seven major accrediting bodies in the U.S., but the degrees in certain programs did not have the field-specific accreditation needed for graduates to obtain certification.In 2017, Purdue University announced the acquisition of Kaplan University with the aim of changing it into a nonprofit online institution known as Purdue University Global. The acquisition, announced in April 2017, was completed in March 2018.S.S.S.S.S.S.S.S.S.S.
This study examined the mental health determinants of race, sex, education, poverty, and overall health and whether they are significant predictors of major depressive episodes (MDE) and suicidal ideation (SI) among older adults while adjusting for marital status. Data were obtained from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health public-use file. Weighted MLR analyses of the five predictors were used to predict MDE and SI risk among older adults. Study results confirmed that the five mental health determinants significantly predicted MDE and SI among older adults with adjustment for marital status (p < .05). The findings highlight the role that mental health determinants play in predicting MDE and SI among older adults and important confounders that can impact the examination of their risk for MDE and SI. Clinicians and gerontologists need to develop tailored interventions that meet the needs of older adults.
Objectives. To examine if major depressive episodes can predict risk chances for suicidal ideation, suicide plans, and suicide attempts among African American males while adjusting for covariates of age, education, and income. Methods. Data from the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health were extracted and analyzed. We found data for 2,301 adult African American men with and without major depressive episodes, representing a population size of 13,210,069.53 in the United States. Results. African American men with major depressive episodes were at higher risk for suicidal ideation and suicide planning than their counterparts without a major depressive episode. However, the two groups with and without major depressive episodes had equal risk chances for suicide attempts. Conclusions. A closer examination of suicide covariate variables among African American men with and without a major depressive episode furnishes critical distinctions between the two populations. This can facilitate more responsive, tailored suicide prevention strategies for the male African American population, especially among the at-risk male adults in this group with major depressive episodes.
In recent decades, same-sex marriage has emerged as a national political issue. As a result, state legislators have sponsored and passed statutes on an array of issues directly related to this topic. This chapter investigates how faith influences an individual legislator's political judgment in the early-stages of decision making related to sponsored bills. At this stage in the legislative process, influences are minimized. The findings indicate that even while legislator's partisanship and ideology largely structure decision-making, legislators as conservative Protestants are more likely to responds when issues involve morality.
The political terrain surrounding the legalization of same-sex marriage and the need to accommodate individual's faith based objections have been part of the public discussion since the passage of initial marriage equality statutes. These exemptions played an important part in the bill's passage and have gone largely unquestioned from proponents of marriage equality. This chapter discusses the heightened lawmaking efforts by opponents insisting on broad protection measures for religious claims based on opposition directed towards homosexuality. This Chapter discusses the resulting tension between religious freedom and marriage equality.
Students attending traditional or online universities will benefit from membership in student-run virtual clubs. This chapter provides specific information about tools used to create, administer, and motivate participation in virtual university clubs. To enhance the club experience, suggestions are offered for creating interactive clubrooms, utilizing specific social media tools, and providing unique club events all as a virtual experience. A case study is included to demonstrate how students of a major online university participate in virtual club events. Results of this case study indicate a correlation between students who can easily access club tools and events with participation. Further, students who participate in clubs report greater satisfaction with their overall university experience and increased confidence in professional skills.
