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University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, January 24, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

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Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools : A Reflective Essay, Marlys R. Frohwein

Graduate Research Papers

Someone once said that to be a great educator was to be like a prophet. You would need to prepare young people not for today, but for thirty years into the future. How do we go about making all the changes that would be necessary to answer all the pressing needs facing most schools? Glickman (1993) has suggested the following:

Success is the intelligent use of mistakes in self-renewing schools. The moral imperative of the schools is for its members to move into their areas of incompetence: If we already knew exactly how to do this work, we would not …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools : A Reflective Essay, David G. Dreessen

Graduate Research Papers

The successful school administrator needs to be a "finely-honed" instrument at the center of the education process. The administrator must be sensitive to needs of the entire efforts, as well as providing direction, vision, innovative ideas, support, reinforcement, and expertise for the complete educational effort. The unity of purpose in education will proceed as a team effort, knocking down obstacles and building outstanding educational competencies in the process.

Youth Violence : A Comprehensive Literature Review, Amy L. Licht

Graduate Research Papers

Over the last decade a great deal of literature has been focused on the subject of youth violence. For this paper, youth violence is defined as elementary and adolescent-aged boys and girls who commit violent acts. These include: the use of physical force to produce injury or death to others, gang fighting, hate crimes, sexual and/or physical assault, bringing and/or using weapons at school, and aggressive behavior used as a means to gain a certain outcome.

Many studies have been conducted focusing on several dynamics involved in this complicated issue. The focus of the present work was primarily to: review …

Iowa Academy Of Science 112th Annual Meeting [2000]: Advance Program, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contains information about the schedule and presentations for the 2000 annual meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science.

Iowa Academy Of Science Membership Directory, 2000-2001, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Table of Contents:

Editorial Board, Journal ... 5
Committees ... 6
Sections ... 18
ISTS Regional Directors ... 22
Awards of Merit ... 24
Excellence in Science Teaching Awards ... 25
Past Presidents ... 26
Membership Roster ... 27
Corporate Sponsors ... 63

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools : A Reflective Essay, Jonna D. Andersen

Graduate Research Papers

As teachers and administrators, we need to constantly support each other and appreciate all that we give to our students. We need to realize that in education we will not always meet with success, but we need to continue to look at ways in which to do our jobs better. Principals need to be the people who work to keep their faculties and staff in a positive/progressive direction. Administrators and teachers need to set their own goals, working constantly to achieve them. As you hit roadblocks, you need to find alternatives to get you back on the road. Education is …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools : A Reflective Essay, Troy E. Becker

Graduate Research Papers

In the classroom and in coaching we are able to affect certain groups of kids and hopefully touch their lives in a positive way. An administrator should be able to have an even greater impact on the school community and create a positive environment in which even more people will benefit. The greatest challenge will be to persuade people to make positive changes towards a common goal and vision. Rosalyn Carter in Maxwell (1994) said, "a leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they do not necessarily want to go, but ought to …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Elementary Schools : A Reflective Essay, Carole J. Bernard

Graduate Research Papers

Working together in a cohort group and acting as a quasi-administrator has afforded me the opportunity to receive theoretical knowledge as well as on-the-job training. The cohort has also helped me as a participant develop an understanding and respect for individuals from different backgrounds and experiences. Through on-the-job training I have been able to develop and practice my own leadership style while working and learning effective strategies from my principal. The blending of these two aspects of leadership experience have contributed significantly to prepare me as a future principal. I believe the cohort, a cadre of leaders, is dedicated to …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Elementary Schools : A Reflective Essay, Julie E. Niemeyer

Graduate Research Papers

Any visioning activity must necessarily begin with an examination of where you've been, which brings you to where you are, which lays the foundation for where you want to be. Core values and beliefs must be identified, and they will guide the direction of the vision. It is with this in mind that I present my vision for administrative practice.

Wilderness Orientation Programs : Their Impact On Student Development And Retention, Mary L. Russell

Graduate Research Papers

This paper is designed to accomplish two purposes. First, I will examine current writings and research on orientation programs in general and on Wilderness Orientation Programs and look at how these particular forms of orientation programs are benefiting colleges and universities in terms of student development and retention. Second, in an attempt to further analyze Wilderness Orientation Programs in the light of student development, I will apply Klein's Framework and Chickering's Seven Vectors to the concepts of Wilderness Orientation Programs. I will conclude with recommendations for further research.

Distribution And Habitat Of The Southern Two-Lined Salamander, Eurycea Cirrigera, In Will County, Illinois: Implications For Population Management And Monitoring, David Mauger, Timothy Bell, Eric L. Peters

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

The southern two-lined salamander (Eurycea cirrigera) was found to occur at numerous localities within the Kankakee River State Park in Will County, Illinois. The species is restricted to small drainages within the Kankakee River valley that have flow consisting of groundwater that discharges at seeps or springs at or within the valley bluff. Cooler water temperatures and possibly other conditions that are associated with water derived from seep or spring sources may be important factors in determining salamander abundance. This is particularly relevant to larval habitat. These observations suggest that the spring or seep-fed larval habitat may be the primary …

Revitalization Of Ephemeral Pools As Frog Breeding Habitat In An Illinois Forest Preserve, Denins Nyberg, Irene Lerner

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

Almost all land in the eastern United States that has been acquired to preserve nature was once in agricultural usage, and because of this, alterations of ephemeral pool hydrology are common in forest preserves and parks. These ephemeral pools are an important breeding resource for many amphibian species. We hypothesized that filling drainage ditches and recreating a more natural topography at eroded berms would enhance amphibian populations in the forest preserve. Restoration of the hydrology was begun by volunteers in 1993 and was associated with management to reduce non-native woody vegetation. Three ephemeral pools have had maximum water levels raised …

Statement Of The Position Of The Iowa Academy Of Science On The Validity Of Evolutionary Science And On The Status Of Creationism As A Scientific Explanation Of Natural Phenomena

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

Current attempts to introduce "scientific creationism", "creationism", or the Judeo-Christian biblical account of creation, as well as to reframe the discussion around terms such as "abrupt appearance theory", "intelligent design theory", or other disguised forms of creationism into the science classroom along with or instead of evolutionary science are strongly opposed by The Iowa Academy of Science on the grounds that creationism, in whatever form, is a religious doctrine and not science.

Book Review: Wildflowers And Other Plants Of Iowa Wetlands, Paul Christiansen

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

Wildflowers and Other Plants of Iowa Wetlands. Sylvan T. Runkeland Dean M. Roosa. 1999. Iowa State University Press. 372 pages. ISBN 0-8138-2174-6 pbk.

Runkel and Roosa have scored again with an impressive book on the plants of Iowa wetlands. The format is similar to their very successful Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie (ISU Press, 1989) with full-page color illustrations of each species with the facing page giving nomenclatural data, range and habitat, leaf, flower and fruit characteristics. Information and interesting facts about the plant, including uses by aborigines and early settlers, follows.

Couple Counseling Issues And Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions, Amy M. Christensen

Graduate Research Papers

Couple counseling services, a source of hope and assistance for relationships of all types, have become a standard mental health practice available all over the country. These services are being demanded, sought after, and utilized in agencies, within religious settings, and in private practice.

The purpose of this paper will be to describe the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in couple's therapy. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy was selected because it is frequently used to treat couples. Hollen (1998), Janowsky (1999), and Speigler (1998) documented its effectiveness with individuals and couples seeking therapeutic service.

This paper will address problems that develop in the relationships, …

A Blue Print For Administration Of Secondary Schools : A Reflective Essay, Jay Goulden

Graduate Research Papers

Four main target areas will be presented for successful leadership. They are: site based management through shared decision making; staff development in the area of technology; development and maintenance of a positive school culture and climate, and providing a safe school environment.

Stepfamilies : Implications And Interventions For Children, Deanna S. Johnson

Graduate Research Papers

The American family has been in a state of transition for the past three decades. Marital dissolution has quadrupled in the past 20 years, with three in five marriages ending in divorce. Approximately 80% of divorced men and 75% of divorced women remarry, creating 5.3.million married-couple households in which at least one stepchild under 18 resides.

The author of this paper will address several factors and intervention strategies that have been identified as potential determinants of healthy adaptation in children in stepfamilies. Given the increasing prevalence of stepfamilies in this country, it is imperative that school counselors become knowledgeable in …

Uni Summer School Survey: Conducted During Advanced Registration For Summer School 2000, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Table of Contents
Introduction ••• 1
Table I - Major Demographic Groups ••• 2
Table II - Overview of Responses to Survey ••• 3-5
Table Ill - General Impressions ••• 6

Faculty Activity Report 2000-2001, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Information Management And Analysis.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Report of faculty activity broken down by rank and college and compared to the peer institutions

The Evolving Child: Theories Of Human Development In Waldorf Education, Sara Wright

Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)

Due to its strong emphasis on spiritual development in conjunction with physical and cognitive development, Rudolf Steiner's educational philosophy and its role in Waldorf schools have been relegated to relative obscurity within the educational establishment. Steiner's theories have been perceived as too radical and unusual for incorporation into traditional educational practices. However, upon closer examination, the organizational structure of Steiner's developmental theory bears significant similarities to better-known models of human development. For example, the division of children's cognitive growth into a hierarchical series of stages is also found in Piaget's celebrated model of human development. Furthermore, parallel revelations concerning children's …

Northern Iowa Women's Basketball 1999-2000, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--1999-2000 Northern Iowa Women's Basketball Schedule
--Team Photo
--General Information --1
--Media Information --2
--1999-2000 Outlook --3-5
--Head Coach Tony DiCecco --6-7
--DiCecco's Record at Northern Iowa --6
--"Tony D." on UNI Basketball --7
--Colleen Heimstead Assistant Coach --8
--Tanya E. Warren Assistant Coach --8
--Assistant Coaches --9
--1999-2000 Roster --10
--Allison Starr --12-13
--Ky Petersen --14
--Barb Bennett --15
--Nadine Brandt --16
--Kary Dawson --17
--Jill Seidl --18
--Nikki Spettel --19
--Fran Reis --20
--Katie Sorrell --21
--Angela Bock --22
--Kate Cline --22
--Katie Miller --23
--Kara Opp --23
--Abbi Schutte --24
--1998-99 Year in Review --25-26
--1998-99 …

Northern Iowa Baseball 2000, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Contents/General Information --1
--Media Information --2
--2000 Roster --3
--UNI Coaching Staff --4-5
--2000 Outlook --6-7
--Senior Player Profiles --8-10
--Junior Player Profiles --11-12
--Sophomore Player Profiles --13-15
--Freshman and Newcomer Player Profiles --16-19
--1999 in Review --20
--1999 Game-By-Game --21
--1999 Statistics --22
--1999 MVC Results and Honors --23
--The Missouri Valley Conference --24
--Missouri Valley Conference Alumni --25
--MVC Opponent Information --26-27
--Non-Conference Opponent Information --28-30
--Conference RPI Rankings --30
--Series Records --31
--Year-by-Year Totals --32
--Individual Career Records --33
--Individual Season Records --34-35
--Individual Game Records --35
--Coaching Records --36
--Panthers in the Pros --37
--UNI …

2000-2001 Northern Iowa Swimming & Diving, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Coaching Staff --2
--Wellness & Rec. Center Pool --3
--Missouri Valley Conference --4
--University of Northern Iowa --5
--2000/01 Women's Roster --6-8
--1999/2000 Women's Results --9
--UNI Women's All-Time Top Five --10
--MVC Champions & Honors --11
--2000/01 Men's Roster --12-13
--UNI Men's All-Time Top Five --14-15
--1999/2000 Men's Results --16
--2000-2001 Northern Iowa Swimming & Diving Schedule --BC

Northen Iowa Tennis 2000-2001, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Men's and Women's 2000-01 Schedule --IBC
--Miscellaneous Information --IFC
--Coaching Biographies --1
--2000-01 Men's Season Outlook --2
--2000-01 Men's Player Profiles --3-5
--2000-01 Women's Season Outlook --6
--2000-01 Women's Player Profiles --7-8
--Men's and Women's Records --9
--University of Northern Iowa --10
--President and Athletic Director --11
--Black Hawk Tennis Club --12

Northern Iowa Softball 2000, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--2000 UNI Softball Tournament Schedule --IFC
--Media Information --1
--2000 Season Outlook --2-3
--Roster and Depth Chart --4
--Meet the Coaching Staff --5
--Meet the Seniors --6-9
--Meet the Underclassmen --10-15
--1999 Season Review --16
--1999 Game Results --17
--1999 Team Statistics --18
--UNI Softball History --19
--Yearly Results --20-23
--All-Time Series Records --24
--All-Time Roster --25
--Individual Bests --26-27
--UNI Record Book --28-29
--The Missouri Valley --30
--1999 MVC Softball Review --31
--1999 MVC Statistics --32
--This is Northern Iowa --33
--UNI Biography --34
--UNI Facilities --35
--UNI Athletic Staff --36
--2000 MVC Opponents --37-38
--2000 Non-Conference Opponents …

2000 Northern Iowa Football, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--2000 Northern Iowa Football Media Guide --1
--Media Information --2
--Panther Media --3
--Gateway Football Conference --4
--Gateway Conference Composite Schedule --5
--Outlook --6-9
--Panther Notebook --10-12
--Rosters --13-14
--Coaches --15-22
--Players --16-31
--Panthers Net 18 Players, With Signing Day Rated a Big Success --32
--Year in Review --33-39
--1999 Gateway Standings & Final National Polls --40-44
--1999 Game Recaps --45-47
--Opponents --48-57
--1999 1-AA Weekly Poll --58
--History --59-89
--The University of Northern Iowa --91-95
--2000 Schedule --98

2000-01 Northern Iowa Men's Basketball, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Media Information --2-3
--Northern Iowa Media Outlets --4
--Athletic Directory --5
--University of Northern Iowa --6-8
--Roster and Squad Breakdown --10
--Notes --11
--Panthers Celebrate 100 Years --12-14
--Season Outlook --15-16
--Head Coach Sam Weaver --18-20
--Assistant Coaches --21-23
--Support Staff --24-26
--The 2000-01 Panther Players --28-48
--2000-01 Panther Opponents --48-58
--2001 Missouri Valley Tournament --58
--2000-01 Missouri Valley Composite Schedule --59-60
--Series Results vs. 2000-01 Opponents --61
--The Missouri Valley Conference --64
--1999-00 Missouri Valley Honors --65
--1999-00 Missouri Valley Statistics --66-69
--1999-00 Season in Review --71-80
--Northern Iowa All-Americans/Pros --82
--Honors and Awards --83-84
--Post-Season Play --84-87 …

Graduating Senior Survey 1999-2000, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Table of Contents

Introduction ••• 1

Methodology ••• 1

Observations ••• 1

Summary of Responses ••• 11

Appendix A ••• 38

Examining Counseling Strategies For African American Adolescent Crack Abusers, Paula Reed Dorris

Graduate Research Papers

The author of this paper has addressed the significance of the development of treatment strategies to implement with African American adolescent crack addicts. An integral basis for tailoring culturally specific treatment approaches for African American adolescents relates to the unique circumstances, which may promote more extensive crack abuse by this group. Depression was the difficulty which the author chose to focus upon. Several different methods of helping these adolescents are discussed. The intervention strategies which show promise in helping African American adolescent crack addicts include: (a) Interpersonal Therapy; (b) psycho-educational programs; (c) involvement of family members in treatment; (d) use …