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Stem Club, Spencer Knight, Rohan Tatineni Oct 2022

Stem Club, Spencer Knight, Rohan Tatineni

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

Afterschool club that focuses on teaching young students about the scientific method and the engineering design process through brief presentations and hands-on activities.


The Third Mission Of Universities On The African Continent: Conceptualisation And Operationalisation, Lazarus Nabaho, Wilberforce Turyasingura, Ivan Twinomuhwezi, Margaret Nabukenya Apr 2022

The Third Mission Of Universities On The African Continent: Conceptualisation And Operationalisation, Lazarus Nabaho, Wilberforce Turyasingura, Ivan Twinomuhwezi, Margaret Nabukenya

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objective: The purpose of the study was to explore the conceptualization of the third mission in African higher education and the activities that universities are required to engage in and/or are engaging in to fulfil the third role.

Method: The interpretive lens underpinned the study. Data were collected from the documents of the African Union Commission (AUC), in which the third mission is both implicit and explicit. We used content analysis as a data analysis technique.

Results: The AUC conceptualizes the third mission as a role of universities, as a social role, as forging partnerships, and as being mutually beneficial …


The Impact Of Participation In Co-Curricular Activities On Academic Performance And Retention Utilizing Data Collected For The Co-Curricular Transcript, Harry Mars Jan 2022

The Impact Of Participation In Co-Curricular Activities On Academic Performance And Retention Utilizing Data Collected For The Co-Curricular Transcript, Harry Mars

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact that participation in co-curricular activities has on the academic performance and retention of students at an urban community college. This study utilized archived data to make quantitative analyses of the impact of participation in co-curricular activities on GPA scores and one-semester retention. The study included all of the students at Metro Community College who participated in one of the following activities during the 2018-2019 academic year: club member, club leader, leadership training, and mentee by a peer. Multiple regression was run to test the impact of participation in these activities …


Lessons Learned In Designing Active Learning Modules For The Stem Classroom, Anna M. Christianson Jan 2021

Lessons Learned In Designing Active Learning Modules For The Stem Classroom, Anna M. Christianson

Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings

For students to become real partners in their education, they must shift from a model of passive absorption of knowledge to one of active participation in constructing knowledge. To encourage this shift, I have designed a variety of active learning modules for my introductory chemistry classes, from short participation polls to full-length case studies. When well-implemented, in-class activities can be a valuable experience for students to practice applying their knowledge with instructor guidance. In this report, I will share both successes and challenges encountered in designing student-friendly active learning modules in an introductory science course.


Green Club After School Program Curriculum, Megan Willburn Oct 2019

Green Club After School Program Curriculum, Megan Willburn

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

Green Club is an after school program which encourages students to develop environmental empathy, passions for environmental sustainability, and knowledge about the workings of environmental systems.


Parent & Family Weekend 2015 Booklet, Taylor University Oct 2015

Parent & Family Weekend 2015 Booklet, Taylor University

Homecoming & Family Weekend

The schedule for the 2015 Parent & Family Weekend October 9-11, 2015.


Parent & Family Weekend 2014 Booklet, Taylor University Oct 2014

Parent & Family Weekend 2014 Booklet, Taylor University

Homecoming & Family Weekend

The schedule for the 2014 Parent & Family Weekend, October 3-5 2014.


Academic, Athletic Events Highlight Family Weekend 2014, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee Aug 2014

Academic, Athletic Events Highlight Family Weekend 2014, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

Family Weekend began October 10 with a student services and activities fair in Guzman Lecture Hall. It concluded October 12 with a cello recital by Jean-Michel Fonteneau in the 2014-15 Guest Concert Series in Angelico Hall.


Vine 2009, Taylor University Fort Wayne Jan 2009

Vine 2009, Taylor University Fort Wayne

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 2009 yearbook of Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.


Vine 2003, Taylor University Fort Wayne Jan 2003

Vine 2003, Taylor University Fort Wayne

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 2003 yearbook of Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Tribute to the Yost Family.


Vine 2002, Taylor University Fort Wayne Jan 2002

Vine 2002, Taylor University Fort Wayne

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 2002 yearbook of Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Theme: “Oh, The Places We'll Go!"


The Express: March 2, 2001, Taylor University Fort Wayne Mar 2001

The Express: March 2, 2001, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2000-2001 (Volume 5)

Campus growth affects MSH status — Special chapel commences Eicher — Youth conference spreads message to kids — Steak ’n Shake, anyone? — Textbooks for textbucks — Ten Things to do after 11 p.m. on the TUFW campus — How to become a Taylor University student — TUFW celebrates Black History Month — The Fort Wayne Museum of Art - Something for everyone — Lady Falcons finish season victorious — Upcoming Intramural Games — Men split final two amidst questions — Intramurals a part of campus life — The Top Ten


Vine 2001, Taylor University Fort Wayne Jan 2001

Vine 2001, Taylor University Fort Wayne

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 2001 yearbook of Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Theme: “One Body, One Faith"


Vine 2000, Taylor University Fort Wayne Jan 2000

Vine 2000, Taylor University Fort Wayne

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 2000 yearbook of Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Dedicated to Dr. Jay Kessler.


Ursinus College 1970-1976: A Chronicle Of Selected Events, Richard P. Richter Jul 1999

Ursinus College 1970-1976: A Chronicle Of Selected Events, Richard P. Richter

Publications

No abstract provided.


Vine 1999, Taylor University Fort Wayne Jan 1999

Vine 1999, Taylor University Fort Wayne

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1999 yearbook of Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Theme: “Focus”


Ursinus College 1970-1976, A Time For Dispute Over Principles & Priorities: An Interpretation, Richard P. Richter Oct 1998

Ursinus College 1970-1976, A Time For Dispute Over Principles & Priorities: An Interpretation, Richard P. Richter

Publications

No abstract provided.


Vine 1998, Taylor University Fort Wayne Jan 1998

Vine 1998, Taylor University Fort Wayne

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1998 yearbook of Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Theme: "Generation Cross"


Vine 1997, Taylor University Fort Wayne Jan 1997

Vine 1997, Taylor University Fort Wayne

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1997 yearbook of Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Theme:"Going Against the Current"


Vine 1996, Taylor University Fort Wayne Jan 1996

Vine 1996, Taylor University Fort Wayne

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1996 yearbook of Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Theme:"The Best of Both Worlds”


Vine 1995, Taylor University Fort Wayne Jan 1995

Vine 1995, Taylor University Fort Wayne

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1995 yearbook of Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.


Vine 1994, Taylor University Fort Wayne Jan 1994

Vine 1994, Taylor University Fort Wayne

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1994 yearbook of Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.


Vine 1993, Taylor University Fort Wayne Jan 1993

Vine 1993, Taylor University Fort Wayne

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1993 yearbook of Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.


Vine 1992, Summit Christian College Jan 1992

Vine 1992, Summit Christian College

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1992 yearbook of the Summit Christian College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

”On behalf of that vision, and the memories created here at Summit Christian College, The Vine staff wants to dedicate the 1992 yearbook to all those that participated in making this College a special memory in the hearts of many.”


Vine 1991, Summit Christian College Jan 1991

Vine 1991, Summit Christian College

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1991 yearbook of the Summit Christian College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.


Vine 1990, Summit Christian College Jan 1990

Vine 1990, Summit Christian College

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1990 yearbook of the Summit Christian College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Dedicated to Joy M. Gerig.

Theme:"Sum It Up"


Vine 1989, Summit Christian College Jan 1989

Vine 1989, Summit Christian College

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1989 yearbook of the Summit Christian College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Theme: “More Than Meets the Eye"


Vine 1988, Fort Wayne Bible College Jan 1988

Vine 1988, Fort Wayne Bible College

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1988 yearbook of the Fort Wayne Bible College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Theme: "Common Ground”


Vine 1987, Fort Wayne Bible College Jan 1987

Vine 1987, Fort Wayne Bible College

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1987 yearbook of the Fort Wayne Bible College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.


Vine 1986, Fort Wayne Bible College Jan 1986

Vine 1986, Fort Wayne Bible College

Yearbooks (TUFW & Predecessors)

The 1986 yearbook of the Fort Wayne Bible College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Dedicated to Ronald Sharfe.