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Phantastic! Historic Gift From Howard And Louise Phanstiel Establishes A Unique Scholarship Program For Middle-Class Students, Christine Yackel
Phantastic! Historic Gift From Howard And Louise Phanstiel Establishes A Unique Scholarship Program For Middle-Class Students, Christine Yackel
Syracuse University Magazine
No abstract provided.
School Attendance And Retention Of Indigenous Australian Students, Nola Purdie, Sarah Buckley
School Attendance And Retention Of Indigenous Australian Students, Nola Purdie, Sarah Buckley
Indigenous Education Research
Engagement in education is a key factor affecting the life chances of all Australians, and for Indigenous Australians in particular. Higher levels of educational attainment improve employment opportunities, are associated with higher income and promote participation in all societal activities. This paper evaluates the quality of available evidence regarding strategies for improving school attendance, with emphasis on Australian research. It examines the causes and consequences of non-attendance; measures of attendance and retention; examples of existing programs and initiatives; different program approaches, such as sanctions, incentives, and cultural relevance; what constitutes good evidence; what works in attendance and retention programs; and …
English Department Newsletter 2010, English Department, University Of Southern Maine
English Department Newsletter 2010, English Department, University Of Southern Maine
Department of English Newsletter
No abstract provided.
Taylor University Catalog 2010-2011, Taylor University
Taylor University Catalog 2010-2011, Taylor University
Undergraduate Catalogs
The 2010-2011 academic catalog of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Assessing The Level Of Curriculum And Scholarship Diversity In Higher Education, Kathryn K. Epps, Adrian L. Epps
Assessing The Level Of Curriculum And Scholarship Diversity In Higher Education, Kathryn K. Epps, Adrian L. Epps
Faculty and Research Publications
In January of 2007, Kennesaw State University (KSU), a comprehensive state university in the southeastern United States, embarked on the trail to garner an understanding of the extent to which diversity is embedded in the curriculum, scholarship, and creative activities of the campus. This project, the KSU Diversity and Equity Assessment Initiative, consisted of four separate work teams, and each team was charged with assessing the state of diversity in a specific area of the institution. Each work team was comprised of both faculty and staff representatives from all seven colleges on the KSU campus. For the purpose of this …