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‘The More You Put Into It, The More You Get Out Of It:’ The Development Of The General Member, Larry D. Long, Alex Snowden Dec 2011

‘The More You Put Into It, The More You Get Out Of It:’ The Development Of The General Member, Larry D. Long, Alex Snowden

Larry D. Long

A presentation on the experience and growth of fraternity and sorority members who hold and do not hold a position of responsibility in their organization.


Core Competencies Of Health Education Teachers, Sharon Moynihan, Leena Paakkari, Raili Välimaa, Patricia Mannix Mcnamara Nov 2011

Core Competencies Of Health Education Teachers, Sharon Moynihan, Leena Paakkari, Raili Välimaa, Patricia Mannix Mcnamara

Sharon Moynihan

No abstract provided.


Dr. Sheila Witherspoon Keynote Address, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D. Oct 2011

Dr. Sheila Witherspoon Keynote Address, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.

Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.

Dr. Sheila Witherspoon addressed over 1,000 doctoral students of color who aspire to become professors. Dr. Witherspoon's opening session keynote address focused on her perseverance in the academy regardless of challenges and obstacles.


The Human Computer Interaction Issues Associated With The Creation Of Personalized Role Playing Simulations, Eileen O'Donnell, Catherine Mulwa, Mary Sharp, Vincent Wade Sep 2011

The Human Computer Interaction Issues Associated With The Creation Of Personalized Role Playing Simulations, Eileen O'Donnell, Catherine Mulwa, Mary Sharp, Vincent Wade

Eileen O'Donnell

The human computer interaction issues associated with the creation of personalized role playing simulations are discussed in this paper. This paper is aimed at those who are interested in building authoring applications which enable educators to build role playing simulated e-learning resources to use with their students. One of the main issues which have come to our attention is that many learning designers and educators do not understand what exactly it is we are trying to achieve by creating personalized role playing simulations. Also, how to gauge the pedagogic merits which can be achieved by using these e-learning resources. Potential …


Book Review: Academically Adrift: Limited Learning On College Campuses, Larry D. Long Jul 2011

Book Review: Academically Adrift: Limited Learning On College Campuses, Larry D. Long

Larry D. Long

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Becoming Socialized In Student Affairs Administration: A Guide For New Professionals And Their Supervisors, Larry D. Long Feb 2011

Book Review: Becoming Socialized In Student Affairs Administration: A Guide For New Professionals And Their Supervisors, Larry D. Long

Larry D. Long

No abstract provided.


African American Students In Counselor Education Programs: Perceptions Of Their Experiences, Malik S. Henfield Ph.D., Delila Owens Ph.D., Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D. Jan 2011

African American Students In Counselor Education Programs: Perceptions Of Their Experiences, Malik S. Henfield Ph.D., Delila Owens Ph.D., Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.

Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.

The authors explored 11 African American doctoral students' perceptions of their experiences in counselor education programs, and their findings are presented. Using a phenomenological methodological framework, the authors investigated the various systems of support that students use as they navigate their respective programs. Human agency was the theoretical framework for this study, and 4 themes emerged from the data: assertiveness. more experienced African American students, race-based organizations, and personal and professional care from advisors. Implications for students and counselor education programs are discussed.


Faculty Resource Development Grant - Hybrid Course Conversion, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D. Jan 2011

Faculty Resource Development Grant - Hybrid Course Conversion, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.

Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.

This $3,500.00 grant supports the conversion and the teaching of a live course format to a hybrid format.


“The More You Put Into It, The More You Get Out Of It:” The Educational Gains Of Fraternity/Sorority Officers, Larry D. Long, Alex Snowden Jan 2011

“The More You Put Into It, The More You Get Out Of It:” The Educational Gains Of Fraternity/Sorority Officers, Larry D. Long, Alex Snowden

Larry D. Long

The purpose of this study was to determine if undergraduate fraternity and sorority members who serve as chapter officers report different experiences and gains compared to non-officers. The researchers sampled 3,008 fraternity members and 3,745 sorority members from the aggregate results of the institutions that used the AFA/EBI Fraternity/Sorority Assessment during the 2009-2010 academic year. Differences by leadership experience were tested using Cliff’s delta. The researchers found significant differences in the development of chapter officers and non-officers for eight of nine educational gains measures with chapter officers reporting greater gains in these areas. Chapter officers were also more likely to …


Diverse Millennial Students In College: Implications For Faculty And Student Affairs, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Aretha Marbley, Mary F. Howard-Hamilton Jan 2011

Diverse Millennial Students In College: Implications For Faculty And Student Affairs, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Aretha Marbley, Mary F. Howard-Hamilton

Fred A Bonner II

No abstract provided.


Negotiating The 'In-Between:' Liminality And The Construction Of Racial Identity Among African American Male Collegians, Fred A. Bonner Ii Jan 2011

Negotiating The 'In-Between:' Liminality And The Construction Of Racial Identity Among African American Male Collegians, Fred A. Bonner Ii

Fred A Bonner II

No abstract provided.