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2023 article

Assessing the Mental Well-Being and Help-Seeking Behaviors of Pre-Veterinary Undergraduates at a Land-Grant Institution

Trivedi, S., Clark, J. C., Long, L., Daniel, G. A., Anderson, S. M., & Zheng, Y. (2023, March 16). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.

By: S. Trivedi*, J. Clark n, L. Long n, G. Daniel*, S. Anderson  n & Y. Zheng *

author keywords: pre-veterinary; stress; anxiety; depression; mental wellbeing; mental health concerns
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Agriculture and Farm Safety
TL;DR: A decline in pre-veterinary mental wellbeing occurs as students' progress in their undergraduate career and should be further studied to assess its impact on Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and veterinary professional wellbeing. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 19, 2023

2021 article

The Impact of COVID-19 on Pre-Veterinary Opportunities and Recommendations for DVM Admissions

Trivedi, S., Clark, J. C., & Royal, K. D. (2021, May 18). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol. 5.

By: S. Trivedi*, J. Clark* & K. Royal* 

author keywords: COVID-19 impact on admissions; DVM admissions; pre-professional advising; pre-veterinary; holistic review; experience hours
MeSH headings : Animals; COVID-19 / epidemiology; COVID-19 / veterinary; Education, Veterinary; Humans; Students; Surveys and Questionnaires; Universities
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Innovations in Medical Education; Medical Education and Admissions
TL;DR: The effects of COVID-19 on the duration, depth, and diversity of experiences gained by future DVM applicants are understood and recommendations for DVM admissions adaptations are provided based on the outcomes of the data. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 14, 2022

2021 article

A novel career development course for animal science students pursuing veterinary college admissions

Trivedi, S., Clark, J. C., Deprospero, D., Royal, K., & See, M. T. (2021, July 1). Translational Animal Science, Vol. 7.

By: S. Trivedi n, J. Clark n, D. Deprospero n, K. Royal n  & M. See n 

author keywords: career development course; pre-professional identity development; pre-veterinary advising; pre-veterinary curriculum; self-efficacy; vicarious experiences
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Problem and Project Based Learning; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
TL;DR: The results of the study showed that students experienced significant gains in self-appraisal, gathering occupational information, and planning and problem-solving as well as experienced a decrease in five misperceptions about veterinary admissions. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 8, 2021

2021 article

Veterinary Professions Advising Center: an innovative approach to preveterinary advising for Animal Science students

Trivedi, S., Clark, J. C., & See, M. T. (2021, April 1). Translational Animal Science, Vol. 4.

By: S. Trivedi n, J. Clark n & M. See n 

author keywords: animal science advising; Career Center; experiential learning; holistic advising program; preprofessional advising; preveterinary program development
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies; Athletic Training and Education
TL;DR: The impact VetPAC has had on preveterinary student success at NCSU is presented and an outline of VetPAC’s first 10 years of development as a model of combined career services and preprofessional advising for peer institutions is provided. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 9, 2021

2017 book

Transition to Higher Education Workbook

Plymouth, MI: Hayden-McNeil, Editorial Team.

By: M. Sopher 

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2017 article

Part-Time Students and Performance-Based Funding 2.0 in United States Public Higher Education

Peters, B. A., & Draughon, G. B. (2017, March 24). Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership Book Series.

By: B. Peters n & G. Draughon n

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Disability Education and Employment; Education and Military Integration
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 book

Transition to Higher Education Workbook

Raleigh, NC: CopyTron, Editorial Team.

By: M. Sopher 

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2002 report

Personal Assessment of the College Environment [PACE]. A report for Gateway Technical College, Racine, WI

Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University.

By: M. Sopher 

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2002 book

Public Speaking Student Handbook

Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt.

By: M. Sopher  & D. Dannels

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2001 report

Student Assessment of the College Environment [SACE]. A report for Northwest Vista Community College, San Antonio, TX

Raleigh, NC: NC State NILIE.

By: A. Caison, D. Reno & M. Sopher 

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

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