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Peace And Reconciliation Studies_American Pictures Poster, University Of Maine Peace And Reconciliation Studies Program, University Of Maine Office Of Multicultural Student Affairs Jan 1998

Peace And Reconciliation Studies_American Pictures Poster, University Of Maine Peace And Reconciliation Studies Program, University Of Maine Office Of Multicultural Student Affairs

General University of Maine Publications

Photograph of a poster promoting the event American Pictures by Jacob Holdt organized by the University of Maine's Peace and Reconciliation Studies' (formerly known as Peace Studies) and Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and others.

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Adolescent Depression : A School Perspective, Kayann Lilja Jan 1998

Adolescent Depression : A School Perspective, Kayann Lilja

Graduate Research Papers

The path from adolescence to adulthood is ever-changing and often extremely challenging. There is growing consensus that today it is an even more difficult journey than ever before. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize current knowledge regarding adolescent depression and its relationship to normal adolescent development. In addition, the origin, nature and characteristics of adolescent depression will be discussed. The paper will conclude with suggested interventions for educators to address the issue of adolescent depression in a preventative as well as treatment manner.

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Ua68/13/1 Journalism Self-Study Report Part Ii, Section 1, Wku Journalism Jan 1998

Ua68/13/1 Journalism Self-Study Report Part Ii, Section 1, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Self-Study Report for Re-accreditation in Journalism and Mass Communication submitted to the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, part II. Includes Supplemental Information and Section 1 Governance & Administration.

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Peace And Reconciliation Studies_Alternative Dispute Resolution Poster, University Of Maine Peace And Reconciliation Studies Program Jan 1998

Peace And Reconciliation Studies_Alternative Dispute Resolution Poster, University Of Maine Peace And Reconciliation Studies Program

General University of Maine Publications

Photograph of a poster promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution Week events held at the University of Maine October 4-10, 1998. The events were organized by the University of Maine's Peace and Reconciliation Studies' (formerly known as Peace Studies).

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Review Of The Evolution Of The American Academic Library Building By David Kaser, W. Bede Mitchell Jan 1998

Review Of The Evolution Of The American Academic Library Building By David Kaser, W. Bede Mitchell

Library Faculty Publications

This review was published in College and Research Libraries.

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The Effects Of An Individualized Reading Program On Recreational Reading, Kim Aneweer Jan 1998

The Effects Of An Individualized Reading Program On Recreational Reading, Kim Aneweer

Graduate Research Papers

We are creating a nation of alliterates. The vast majority of our population can read and write, but choose not to. The researcher intended to investigate this problem by creating an individualized reading program for a group of fifth grade students. The reading program was designed according to the students· reading levels and interests. The researcher monitored the amount of time the students spent reading for pleasure. The study consisted of three phases. During the first phase, the students chose their reading materials. A computer program assisted the students in choosing their books in phase two of the study. The …

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Ua19/16/1 Hilltopper Soccer, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 1998

Ua19/16/1 Hilltopper Soccer, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Media guide for 1998 soccer season.

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Ua12/8 Scrapbook, Wku Police Jan 1998

Ua12/8 Scrapbook, Wku Police

WKU Archives Records

Scrapbook of public safety related clippings.

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Ua3/9/5 Russellville Speech, Wku President's Office Jan 1998

Ua3/9/5 Russellville Speech, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at unidentified function in Russellville, Kentucky.

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O Arquipélago Liberal: Contornos De Um Conceito De Liberalismo (In Portuguese), Chandran Kukathas, Ana Barradas Jan 1998

O Arquipélago Liberal: Contornos De Um Conceito De Liberalismo (In Portuguese), Chandran Kukathas, Ana Barradas

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

O objectivo desta comunicação consiste em delinear e defender um con- ceito de liberalismo. Na medida em que o liberalismo proporciona uma teoria sobre a natureza de uma sociedade livre, apresenta os contornos de uma teoria da liberdade particular. Mas a sua preocupação mais imediata é defen- der um modelo peculiar de sociedade livre. A natureza deste modelo talvez possa ser melhor entendida, pelo menos inicialmente, se considerarmos a teoria aqui apresentada como fazendo a defesa de um aspecto de determinada pergunta. Tal pergunta consiste em saber se o liberalismo identifica um conjunto de valores e padrões morais aos quais …

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Grade Retention: A History Of Failure, William A. Owings, Susan Magliaro Jan 1998

Grade Retention: A History Of Failure, William A. Owings, Susan Magliaro

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Faculty Publications

Although almost 50 years of research has shown that grade-level retention affords no academic advantages to students, this practice is gaining increasing attention as schools face political pressure to be accountable for student achievement. The negative effect that retention has on children is ignored in favor of an overly simplistic view of it as a panacea for education woes. In an attempt to better meet student needs, educators historically have seen retention as a way to reduce skill variance in the classroom. However, this practice has not achieved its objective. An at-risk population is cognitively and affectively harmed by retention. …

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