Based on the review of student ratings myths by Aleamoni (1987, 1999), a survey research design was used to analyse differences between college students' (n = 968) and faculty's (n = 34) perceptions. Generally, students held stronger beliefs in these myths, in that they believed faculty with excellent publication records were better qualified to evaluate teaching and that student ratings on single general items are accurate measures of teaching effectiveness. On the other hand, faculty believed that student ratings were invalid and unreliable. Further examination of student characteristics revealed that male students held stronger beliefs in these myths. Finally, students' beliefs in these myths were correlated with their actual ratings of nine dimensions of the Student Evaluation of Educational Quality. A discussion as well as suggestions for using student ratings is provided.

Objective: The aim of this study was to characterize the relationship between prosthetic device and service satisfaction, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and functional movement in a diverse population of lower limb prosthesis users. Methods: An online survey was conducted on individuals with lower limb amputation between September and October 2021. Sample validated questionnaires assessing demographic and clinical features, satisfaction, functional outcomes, and quality of life were analyzed using path analysis. Results: Participants were 1736 individuals with lower limb amputation. Overall, 44% of participants reported dissatisfaction with prosthetic device, whereas 37% were dissatisfied with prosthetic service. Low functional mobility was reported by 58% of participants and 61% reported low HRQOL. Lower extremity functional status (β = 0.55), HRQOL (β = 0.08), Activities-specific Balance Scale (β = 0.22), and modified fall efficacy scale (β = −0.07) are significantly associated with prosthetic device satisfaction (P < 0.0005, R² = 0.47). Satisfaction with provider service was significantly associated with lower extremity functional status (β = 0.44) and balance confidence (β = 0.18) (P < 0.0005, R² = 0.34). Conclusion and Clinical Relevance: Civilians, veterans, and service members reported low functional mobility, low quality of life, and moderate levels of dissatisfaction with their lower extremity prosthetic device and provider service. Improvements in mobility, balance, quality of life, and fall efficacy may enhance device satisfaction. Functional mobility and balance improvements may increase ratings of provider service. This study provides feedback that may improve clinical decisions on lower limb prosthesis patient care.

With so many people becoming distanced from the world of agriculture, what is the best way to bridge the knowledge gap? Studies have shown that video messaging could be a key factor in lessening this gap. This study assessed the perceptions of young adults about animal agriculture and the effectiveness of emotional and cognitive videos featuring local farmers and industry experts to alter perception and build trust in the beef industry. An invitation to participate was sent to 10,000 Auburn University students, and responses were closed after 500 complete responses were received. Participants were directed to a Qualtrics (2022) survey with a 5-point Likert scale and open-ended questions. The questionnaire included opinions on animal welfare, the diet/health of red meat consumers, and environmental/sustainability aspects of the beef industry. After viewing one emotional and one cognitive video, each lasting four minutes, participants retook the survey. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests in SPSS (Version 28). Results showed participants’ views improved by 82% after watching the videos. ATLAS (Series 9) was used to code key positive and negative words in open responses. Participants reported a stronger preference for the emotional video compared to the cognitive video (190 vs. 99, p < 0.05). However, because the videos were always shown in the same order, this finding should be interpreted with caution, as order effects may have influenced participants’ responses.