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Phantastic! Historic Gift From Howard And Louise Phanstiel Establishes A Unique Scholarship Program For Middle-Class Students, Christine Yackel Sep 2010

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 Sep 2010

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 Apr 2010

English Department Newsletter 2010, English Department, University Of Southern Maine

Department of English Newsletter

No abstract provided.


Taylor University Catalog 2010-2011, Taylor University Jan 2010

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 Jan 2010

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 …