Recent Lessons on Mixing Mail and Web Data Collection Modes in Household Surveys   Presented by Kristen Olson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFriday, October 30, 2024, 11:00 AM, Online Webex Meeting Link will be updated soon.Abstract: Survey designs are increasingly incorporating self-administered modes – namely mail and web – to counter decreasing response rates and increasing costs in interviewer-administered surveys. In this talk, I will cover recent research related to mixing modes of self-administered data collection in household surveys, with a focus on designing for survey participation. I will explore theory for why sample members may select one self-administered mode over another, how modes affect response rates, representation and costs, and design decisions related to recruitment materials for mixed-mode surveys.Bio: Kristen Olson, Ph.D. is the Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olson Professor in Sociology and Director of the Bureau of Sociological Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Survey Statistics and Methodology. Dr. Olson's research focuses on mixed-mode surveys, questionnaire design, interviewer effects, the intersection of nonresponse and measurement errors, and within-household selection in self-administered surveys. She is a fellow of the American Statistical Association, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research. She has an M.S. in survey methodology from the University of Maryland and a Ph.D. in survey methodology from the University of Michigan. 

Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk: Mental Health Office Hours session include:Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend If a student is not an imminent risk, and is refusing your support in contacting our office, you may also consider contacting the UConn Student CARE Team (https://studentcareteam.uconn.edu/). Providers rotate weekly on Fridays! Check out more of our mental health providers here (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/staff-directory/?&group=MENTAL%20HEALTH%20PROVIDERS).

Vincent PieriboneYale University  Host: Senjie LinTime & Date: 11:00 am, Friday, December 6, 2024Place: Lowell Weicker Building, Seminar Room 103 (or WebEx)Request Seminar InformationCancellation & Additional Seminar Details (https://marinesciences.uconn.edu/seminar/seminar1248/)  If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodations, please contact 860-405-9152 (tel:+18604059152) or email marinesciencesseminars@uconn.edu (mailto:marinesciencesseminars@uconn.edu).

Name: Madison Spencer (https://www.business.uconn.edu/person/madison-spencer/) and Ge Zhao (https://www.business.uconn.edu/person/ge-zhao/) Institution: University of Connecticut Topic: Qualifying Paper Presentations

Maternal Health Group A support group for pregnant and parenting students designed to provide education and support around the transition to motherhood and navigating the stress of higher education. Group will be co-facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker and an APRN. Specific topics to be discussed include exploring transitions to motherhood, discussing mental health concerns, promoting healthy sleep habits, attachment and bonding, creating healthy work/school/life balance, and many others. Students are encouraged to come as they are and should feel comfortable to bring their babies along!To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4705 (tel:860-486-4705). This session is held by Natasha Welz, LCSW and Carly Odesina, APRN   For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.

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