Research Symposium
26th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 1, 2026
Leila Jean-Charles Poster Session 3: 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm / Poster #262
BIO
Leila Jean-Charles is a second-year junior from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy on the nursing track. Her academic interests include healthcare delivery, patient advocacy, and research focused on maternal disparities and racial disparities in healthcare. Leila works as a Monitor Technician in the Cardiovascular Medical–Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CVMSICU) at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, where she monitors cardiac rhythms and supports the clinical care team in a high-acuity environment. This experience has strengthened her interest in critical care and nursing. She also serves as the Community Service Committee Head for SISTUHS, Inc., where she organizes service initiatives and outreach efforts that support the community. Community service is something she is deeply passionate about, and she values opportunities to give back and make a meaningful impact. Leila plans to attend nursing school while completing her undergraduate degree and pursue a career as a Registered Nurse (RN). After gaining experience in critical care, she aspires to further her education and become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Examining Developments in the Field of Collegiate Recovery Through a Descriptive Database
Authors: Leila Jean-Charles, Dr. Chelsea ShoreStudent Major: Public Health
Mentor: Dr. Chelsea Shore
Mentor's Department: Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Mentor's College: Florida State University Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Co-Presenters: Kaylee Perez, Kylie McDaniel, Eva Bouchard, Victoria Wells, Triston Christian, Alyssa Abel
Abstract
Higher education institutions play a unique role in supporting the 21% to 22% of U.S. college students with substance abuse disorders. This research expands the existing CRP Descriptive Database, adding 71 new articles (increasing the total from 138 to 209) to map the current state of the field. Through descriptive synthesis and thematic mapping, we found a significant shift toward broader demographic diversity and an increase in less common methodologies, such as community-based participatory research. This project aims to bridge the gap between practice and empirical evidence (praxis) by providing a searchable resource for ARHE members and researchers to ensure program implementation is informed by sound scholarship.
Keywords: Collegiate, Recovery, Database