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Asynchronous Web-Based Courses At Umaine: From The Students’ Perspective, Umaine Office Of Institutional Research

General University of Maine Publications

Survey that was given to collect more information on why University of Maine students are taking online courses, how they feel about the online experiences they have had, or, say, how their learning orientation is related to these feelings.

Brand Standards, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

UMaine’s brand standards are guides to help members of the university community be part of the University of Maine brand. The goal is not to make all UMaine printed and online communication look identical, but rather as members of the same family.

Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2012, Maine Peace Action Committee

General University of Maine Publications

MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.

The Dandy Scroll, Fall 2012, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

The Fall 2012 issue of The Dandy Scroll newsletter produced by the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.

Ethics And Shield Law, Anthony Ronzio

Center on Aging : Boomer Reporting Corps

Anthony Ronzio speaking on Ethics and Maine's Shield Law and how they pertain to the citizen journalism in Maine.

Open Records And The Citizen Journalist, Anthony Ronzio

Center on Aging : Boomer Reporting Corps

Anthony Ronzio, former executive editor of the Bangor Daily News, discusses open records and their value to the citizen journalist.

Faculty Senate Agenda, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Documents for meetings of the full faculty senate

Collaborative Research: Linking Researchers And Graduate Students Through Cosee Tools & Services, Annette V. Decharon

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

This proposal will be awarded using funds made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5).

This award provides funds to conduct workshops aimed at improving the broader impacts efforts of scientists. Through professional development workshops, scientist-graduate student teams will produce interactive materials based on the ?Ocean Literacy? and ?Climate Literacy? principles that can be specifically designed for a variety of audiences. The primary target audiences for this project are the research scientists and graduate students who participate in the project workshops. Through team-building and COSEE-facilitated long-term contact, the project will provide sustained professional development …

Dawnbreaker Vol 60 No 1 (Fall 2012), Dawnbreaker Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

2012 Umaine Black Bears Football Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

Field Hockey Media Guide, 2012, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Field Hockey Complex is home to the Maine Black Bears. It features an all-turf playing surface, scoreboard and bleachers that seats up to 500 spectators.

Book Of The Week: Memoir Of A Debulked Woman: Enduring Ovarian Cancer, Deborah D. Rogers

English Faculty Scholarship

Deborah Rogers is moved by a feminist scholar’s meditation on the body, medicine and mortality.

Umaine Disabilities Insider, August 27, 2012, University Of Maine Disability Support Services

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, the number of students with disabilities attending college has increased steadily. At UMaine we have seen this trend first hand. DSS has tracked our student data for a number of years and over the past decade the number of students with documented disabilities served by DSS has increased 82.7%. During the 2001-02 school year we assisted 214 students with disabilities. Last year we worked with 391 students.

The University Of Maine Fall 2012 Progress Report, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

This report is submitted as requested in response to the action taken by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education at its September 18, 2009 meeting with respect to the University of Maine. The report contains an update on the institution’s success in: 1) its strategic planning process; 2) implementation of a comprehensive approach to the assessment of student learning; and 3) implementation of plans to address deferred maintenance and improve its physical facilities.

Collaborative Research: Paradigms In Physics: Creating And Testing Materials To Facilitate Dissemination Of The Energy And Entropy Module, John R. Thompson

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

Topics in statistical and thermal physics have long been problematic in the undergraduate curriculum. To many students, the subject matter is abstract and theoretical and often requires mathematical tools they lack. This project addresses the challenge of teaching upper-division thermal and statistical mechanics by building on the Energy and Entropy (E&E) paradigm developed through the Paradigms in Physics Project at Oregon State University and a physics education research project at the University of Maine. E&E takes a radically different approach to statistical mechanics, incorporating the issues of quantum mechanics and measurement at its core and focusing on entropy as the …

College Of Education And Human Development Annual Report 2011-12, College Of Education And Human Development Annual Report

General University of Maine Publications

The College of Education and Human Development produced an annual report highlighting the activities and accomplishments of the college during the previous year.

Center For Research On Sustainable Forests 2012 Annual Report, Center For Research On Sustainable Forests

General University of Maine Publications

In 2012, the Center for Research on Sustainable Forests (CRSF) completed its second year under an expanded mission to serve the needs of all forest stakeholders in Maine. Building on its rich tradition of working with industrial partners to conduct research related to commercial forestry in the state, the CRSF now strives to solve the challenges of three distinct segments of Maine’s 17 million acres of forest: Commercial Forests, Family Forests, and Conservation Lands. With a renewed focus on relevant, stakeholder-driven research, the CRSF has emerged as a key source of scientific information about all of these forest resources.

Lockout / Tagout Policy, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System's Lockout / Tagout Policy.

Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications

UMaine Today

UMaine Today magazine, published twice a year by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications, showcases creativity and achievement at the University of Maine. The goal of the general-interest magazine is to demonstrate the university’s value and contributions to the state, and to advance institutional goals.

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 93, Number 2, Summer 2012, University Of Maine Alumni Association

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

The Dirigo Spirit Lives Here: President Paul Ferguson discusses his first year as UMaine's 19th president and his Blue Sky vision for UMaine's future --- Turning Tragedy into Triumph: George and Sylvia Brackett Ritz build schools and clinics in the Paraguayan jungle to honor the memory of their daughter, Andrea Renee Ritz --- Peace Corps Change Lives: Serving 27 months overseas impacts third-world countries and the UMaine alumni who volunteer --- The World Was His Beat: David Lamb receives prestigious Alumni Career Award for his journalistic excellence --- Game Changer: Maine alumna recalls the day the '93 hockey team …

Anthropology Department Annual Newsletter, Department Of Anthropology

General University of Maine Publications

Anthropology is the study of humans. Anthropologists study the entire spectrum of human existence from 6.5 million years ago when the first hominid set foot on the African continent, the process of human evolution, domestication of plants and animals, development of civilization, migration to the ends of the earth, and the present day diversity of cultures, religions, economies, and kinship systems seen around the world. Anthropology provides a well-rounded, generalist education that enhances wide career choices and provides students with the ability to critically evaluate theories, options, and actions that affect humankind.

Managed Investment Pool (Including Endowments) Year Ended June 30, 2012, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine System managed investment pool (including endowments) annual report

University Of Maine System Defined Benefit Pension Fund Annual Report, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System (UMS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Pension Plan) is a closed plan, maintained for eligible employees who chose not to join the Defined Contribution Plan established for hourly employees on July 1, 1998. This plan covers a shrinking group of active employees, vested terminated employees, and pensioners.

Maine Schools Study: Phase Ii Report On Improving Maine Schools Preliminary Analysis Of Maine High Schools, David L. Silvernail, Erika K. Stump

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

More Efficient Public Schools In Maine Learning Communities Building The Foundation Of Intellectual Work, David L. Silvernail, Erika K. Stump, Richard E. Barnes, Kenneth E. Kunin, Sarah E. Wintle

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

The Case For Instrumental Music Education: The Academic, Physical, And Social Benefits For Students, Kayla M. Peard

Honors College

Music is an integral part of our lives. There are countless examples of how learning music affects intelligence in students, but that is not music’s only benefit. Music is an academic discipline available in schools in which students’ simultaneously develop cognitive abilities, physical abilities, and social skills. This is particularly evident in the instrumental music classroom.

Through the studying of instrumental music and playing in ensembles, students learn countless lifelong skills that help them develop into intelligent, creative leaders. The cognitive abilities of the students grow and expand the longer they study music. Furthermore, it has been proven that their …

Educator Responses To Technology Influences In A 1:1 Laptop Middle School, David C. Boardman

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Across the globe, students learn with digital texts, classrooms connect through the world-wide web, and elementary students apprentice in highly technical skills such as moviemaking or animation. As education embarks on the second decade of the 21st century, technology is becoming more sought after than ever before as countries prepare their youth for the future. But educational technology initiatives could easily leave learning stagnant and waste millions of public dollars if not designed and implemented in ways to create transformative learning experiences to prepare youth for today's highly collaborative digital world. This study investigates how teachers view various influences encouraging …

Classroom Realities: Teaching Students With Disabilities As A Traditionally Or Alternatively Certified Secondary Science Teacher In Maine, Haley A. Richardson

Honors College

This study aimed to determine the characteristics of effective pre-service instruction and in-service professional development based on certification route that affect Maine secondary science teachers’ preparedness to accommodate students with disabilities. Traditional and alternative certification routes differ in fundamental elements such as length, course requirements, and format, leading to teachers who have different strengths and weaknesses, and consequently, different professional development needs. Effective preparation for instructing students with disabilities is an important issue because the trend toward full educational inclusion increasingly will require that classroom teachers have the skills to make appropriate accommodations. A survey sent to Maine secondary science …

Student Charges Annual Report Fy2013, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The report presented a summary of the total charges to be incurred by students for the academic year. It included tables of tuition rates, room & board, fees, total charges for the current year and for the previous four years.

Inaugural Address Welcoming Dr. Paul Ferguson As 19th President Of The University Of Maine, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Inaugural address welcoming Dr. Paul Ferguson as 19th President of the University of Maine