Continuing the journey of leadership: song of degrees.

The author discusses how her experiences at Project LEAD have improved her ability to be an effective administrator and faculty member through her "songs of degrees." She discusses her journey as an African American leader and how the principles learned in Project LEAD impacted her leadership style and ability to collaborate with peers and colleagues. Leaders who spoke during workshops provided blueprints for mentoring and discussed the journeys of notable leaders, which provided attendees with insights into the successes and challenges of leadership.

Supine and prone infant positioning: a winning combination.

Since 1992, the optimal sleeping position for infants in the United States has been supine. This position has been shown to greatly reduce the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Skadberg, Morild, & Markestad, 1998). However, the supine position may lead to other unintended consequences or complications.