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Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program Presentation, Linda Knicely

Ohio College Access Network

No abstract provided.

Nsc Process And Reporting Refresher, Ohio College Access Network

Ohio College Access Network

No abstract provided.

Migrating To The Cloud: Pepperdine Libraries At Web Scale, Michael W. Dula, Gan Ye

Michael W. Dula

No abstract provided.

My Resume Is Prettier Than Your Resume, Rachel White

Rachel White

No abstract provided.

Culturally Relevant Information Literacy, Rob Morrison

Rob Morrison

This paper is a qualitative case study of the role of culture in the information-seeking process. This study revealed that culture does impact how we locate, evaluate and value information and thus specific kinds of knowledge. Librarians and educators must deeply engage in discussions on literacy and how information is tied to knowledge that does not limit learners to the Western worldview. Information Literacy will always be an abstract term until integrated into knowledge production.

Escenario Lingüístico Multilingüe: Una Evidencia De Vitalidad Etnolingüística, Maria Eugenia De Luna Villalón

Maria Eugenia De Luna Villalón

No abstract provided.

Librarianship In The 21st Century: Lessons In Leadership, Rob Morrison, Jack Fritts

Rob Morrison

Many of the challenges librarians face in the 21st century have existed for years and reflect the nature of higher education and society in the United States. One issue the presenters have observed is that librarians, like many educators, react to rapidly changing systems, pressures, economics, and technologies by “balancing” workloads and budgets and not by deeply reflecting on how to change strategies in order to integrate themselves more fully into academic curricula, prove the library’s value to administrators, and develop meaningful services and resources. In order to thrive and survive, librarians must be proactive at their institutions in areas …

Senior Parent Information Meeting Presentation, Linda Knicely

Ohio College Access Network

No abstract provided.

Enriching The Quality Of Consultation And Research With Small Community-Based Nonprofit Organizations Ten Insights And Understandings From The Work Of A University-Based Consulting Center, Leah Neubauer, Douglas Cellar, Gary Harper

Leah C. Neubauer

No abstract provided.

Pathways: A Qualitative Analysis Of African American Women’S Career Trajectory In S.T.E.M.-Based Careers: Impacting And Informing A Career Development Pipeline Program For African American Girls, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.

Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.

The presentation explored a pilot study examining African American women’s introduction and exposure to S.T.E.M. based fields, how it augmented their career trajectory, and their beliefs on how findings can inform the design and implementation of career development pipeline programs that support the admission, recruitment and retention of African American girls’ pursuit of STEM based careers.

Doing Assessment, Not Just Talking About It, Steven M. Culver

Steven M Culver

No abstract provided.

Creating A Culture Of Community-Based Learning, Timothy P. Cross Ph.D.

Timothy P Cross

No abstract provided.

Science And Engineering In The Columbia Core Curriculum, Timothy P. Cross Ph.D

Timothy P Cross

No abstract provided.

A Resource-Based View Of Diversity In The Business Administration Program- Nsc, Grace S. Thomson

Dr. Grace S. Thomson

This document was presented to faculty members of Nevada State College in the context of Faculty development week in January 2009. It offers examples of best practices to imbed diversity and heritage in the business administration curriculum.

Diversity and heritage are integrated as resources for competitiveness in four dimensions: Employees and partners, technology and innovation, community outreach, and talent and culture.

A Sustainable Future, David A. Bainbridge

David A Bainbridge

A key step toward a more sustainable future is beginning the discussion of what this would entail. What are the defining characteristics of sustainability? How could we get there? What benefits and costs might this involve?

Gap Year Presentation, Linda Knicely

Ohio College Access Network

No abstract provided.

Extradition Law And The Ukraine: Looking For Principles In The Echr's Case Law, Bryane Michael

Bryane Michael (bryane.michael@stcatz.ox.ac.uk)

This presentation provides a review of ECHR's case law since 2005 related to extradition cases. The Ukraine represents one of leading countries in the Strasbourg's court for human rights violations involving extradition cases. The presentation offers concrete ways which the Ukrainian authorities can help bolster human rights in its processing of extradition cases.

Mutual Legal Assistance For Accession And Enp Countries, Bryane Michael

Bryane Michael (bryane.michael@stcatz.ox.ac.uk)

This presentation provides a strategy for adopting the provisions related to mutual legal assistance in ETS 182 for accession and ENP countries.

Use Of Functional Reviews And Audits In Eastern European Public Administration, Bryane Michael

Bryane Michael (bryane.michael@stcatz.ox.ac.uk)

This presentation provides an overview of the internal audit methodology as applied to functional reviews and audits in the public sector. Specific examples and cases given (and critiques of the classical way of conducting these reviews).

Using Court Statistics To Improve Justice Sector Outcomes In Armenia, Bryane Michael

Bryane Michael (bryane.michael@stcatz.ox.ac.uk)

This presentation discusses the collection and use of court statistics in order to improve justice outcomes. The Council of Europe's CEPEJ's approach is presentated and concrete proposals for Ministry of Justice rulemaking made.

Take Your Time, Mia Carlucci

Mia Carlucci

No abstract provided.

Google Earth Meets Higher Ed: Reflections On Neogeography, Cathy Moulder

Cathy Moulder

Educators in many disciplines are embracing the wonders of Google Earth to engage their students. This session explains the context of change in education (Web 2.0 and the NetGen students) and how these two trends merge in a new area called Neogeography. The session presents preliminary findings of a research project to identify the early adoption of one Neogeography (Google Earth). Results show a developing use of Google Earth in course assignments at the college and university level, with several resources identified that will become available in summer 2008.

Awareness Of Global Cultures In The Classroom, Dr Williams Emeka Obiozor

Dr Williams Emeka Obiozor

No abstract provided.

Technical Ebooks: A Solution Looking For A Problem, Peggy Cooper, Cheri Folkner, Melissa Kozel, Barbara Glackin, Richard A. Stoddart

Barbara Glackin

Albertsons Library at Boise State University has been slow to move into the ebook arena for a variety of reasons including the inadequacies of simultaneous user models and the uncertainty of ebook technology. However, the most significant question for BSU has been usefulness of ebooks to their patrons. Are ebooks a passing fad or are they the answer to improved access to information? In January 2006, BSU selected a small group of technical books in an electronic format via the ProQuest Safari Tech Books Online database. This session will discuss the rational behind selecting technical books as an introduction to …

Lakeood High School Small Schools, Arthur Lang

Arthur Lang

No abstract provided.

Career Exploration (Targeting Juniors), Linda Knicely

Ohio College Access Network

No abstract provided.

The Elida Camel Project: Jisc Design For Learning Start-Up Meeting, Jill Jameson

Jill Jameson

The JISC eLIDA CAMEL Project commenced in May, 2006, as one of the national UK Design for Learning projects funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC). The eLIDA CAMEL brought together the pedagogic e-learning practice of the eLISA study skills e-learning project and the work done by the CAMEL JISC infoNet and ALT communities of practice project funded by HEFCE's Leadership, Governance and Management Fund (LGMF).

Scholarships 101 Presentation

Ohio College Access Network

No abstract provided.

Οικοδομώντας Πολιτισμικές Συμπεριφορές Στο Σχολείο: «Παιχνίδια Ρόλων» Με Την Αρχαιολογία, Kosmas Touloumis

Kosmas Touloumis

Teaching with archaeology in Greek secondary education is the topic of this presentation.

Developing Effective Intercultural Leaders: Nurturing Competencies Of Interculturally Efffective Leaders And Global Citizens, David B. Shallenberger

David B Shallenberger

No abstract provided.