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2008 Winter Commencement, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Nerche Updates, Volume 5, Issue 1, New England Resource Center For Higher Education At The University Of Massachusetts Boston

NERCHE Bulletin

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - December 11, 2008, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Can Rote Learners Be Transformed Into Critical Thinkers Through A Concept – Mapping Intervention?, Raisa B. Gul, Shanaz Hussein Cassum, Khairulnissa Ajani

Book Chapters / Conference Papers

Critical thinking is an important outcome of higher education in any discipline. International literature reveals that teaching strategies—such as reflections, self-directed learning, questioning, and concept mapping—which ask for active engagement of students in their learning, foster critical thinking. Social context of the learning environment, and the instructor’s competence and approach to teaching also influence students’ critical thinking abilities. Contrary to the required teaching practices, didactic teaching and rote learning are still prevalent in most teaching institutions and disciplines in Pakistan. The focus of this paper is to report on the process and findings of a quasi-experimental study in which students …

2008 November 24 - Graduate Council Minutes, College Of Graduate And Continuing Studies, East Tennessee State University

Graduate Council Meeting Agenda, Minutes, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - November 20, 2008, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - November 6, 2008, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

2008 October 27 - Graduate Council Minutes, College Of Graduate And Continuing Studies, East Tennessee State University

Graduate Council Meeting Agenda, Minutes, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - October 23, 2008, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - October 7, 2008, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Saving The University On His Own Time: Stanley Fish, Service-Learning, And Knowledge Legitimation In The Academy, Dan W. Butin

Education Faculty Publications

Review Essay of Stanley's Fish's book Save the World on Your Own Time,
NewYork, NY: Oxford University Press, 2008

2008 September 29 - Graduate Council Minutes, College Of Graduate And Continuing Studies, East Tennessee State University

Graduate Council Meeting Agenda, Minutes, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Review Of The Davenport Promise Concept, George A. Erickcek, Sarah M. Klerk, Brad R. Watts

Reports

The Davenport Promise would provide college scholarships for students living in the City of Davenport. The scholarship can be used to attend any accredited vocational training institute, college, or university of the student's choice. This report provides estimates of the potential fiscal impact of the Davenport Promise on the City of Davenport and the Davenport Public Schools under several alternative scenarios.

2008 September 15 - Graduate Council Minutes, College Of Graduate And Continuing Studies, East Tennessee State University

Graduate Council Meeting Agenda, Minutes, and Reports

No abstract provided.

2008 August 25 - Graduate Council Minutes, College Of Graduate And Continuing Studies, East Tennessee State University

Graduate Council Meeting Agenda, Minutes, and Reports

No abstract provided.

2008 Commencement - Master Of Science Degree In Health Law Celebration Ceremony, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

The Major Influences Of The Boundless-Extended Family System On The Professional Experiences Of Black Zimbabwean Women Leaders In Higher Education, Miriam Chitiga

Faculty Working Papers from the School of Education

The article examines the major influences of the black Zimbabwean boundless- extended family system on the professional trajectories of women leaders working within the higher education system of Zimbabwe. The study is based on in-depth interviews conducted with thirty female leaders who shared information about their major family responsibilities. Using an analytical framework that facilitates a critical analysis of the evidence, the paper discusses the persisting significance of the interdependent systems of social stratification, namely race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, and class in the private and public spheres of the female leaders. In an effort to preserve the nuances, essence, …

Asynchronous Learning Networks: Policy Implications For Minority Serving Institutions And For Leaders Addressing Needs Of Minority Learners, Janet K. Poley

IACE Hall of Fame Repository

For minority serving institutions, policies that support learners call for decisions about equity, quality, cost, impact on national economic performance and international global relationships

2007-2008 - Graduate Council Annual Report, College Of Graduate And Continuing Studies, East Tennessee State University

Graduate Council Meeting Agenda, Minutes, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Evaluación De Bibliotecas Y Acreditación Universitaria En Ee. Uu. = Library Evaluation And University Accreditation, Joan Roca

Library Services Publications

OBJETIVOS

• Visión general de la acreditación institucional
• Visión general de la evaluación de bibliotecas
• Introducción a los ACRL Standards for Libraries in Higher Education (2004)
• Aplicaciones prácticas de acción
• Beneficios de la Evaluación en MSU Mankato

2008 Commencement Ceremony - Center For Psychology Studies, Criminal Justice Institute, Farquhar College Of Arts And Sciences, Graduate School Of Computer And Information Sciences, Graduate School Of Humanities And Social Sciences And H. Wayne Huizenga School Of Business And Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

2008 Commencement Ceremony - Fischler Graduate School Of Education And Human Services, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

2008 Commencement - Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

2008 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony - Farquhar College Of Arts And Sciences, Fischler School Of Education And Human Services, And Huizenga School Of Business And Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - May 7, 2008, Erin Schubert

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

2008 May - Graduate Council Subcommittee Minutes, College Of Graduate And Continuing Studies, East Tennessee State University

Graduate Council Meeting Agenda, Minutes, and Reports

No abstract provided.

2008 April 28 - Graduate Council Minutes, College Of Graduate And Continuing Studies, East Tennessee State University

Graduate Council Meeting Agenda, Minutes, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - April 16, 2008, Erin Schubert

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - April 2, 2008, Erin Schubert

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Connected To The Community, Linda Mannering

Strategic Planning Forums

This presentation discusses community engagement at UNO.