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From The Provost: Summer Study Abroad Programs, March 6, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from the Provost announcing the cancellation of study abroad classes for the summer of 2020.

Temporary Moratorium On All International Travel, March 5, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from the UNI President announcing the cancellation of all university-sponsored international travel for 30 days beginning March 5, 2020.

Statement From Board Of Regents President Mike Richards On Coronavirus, March 5, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from the Iowa Board of Regents President announcing the cancellation of all university-sponsored international travel for 30 days and the recall of any university travelers from selected countries.

Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Webpage, March 3, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from the Director of Risk Management announcing the members of the COVID-19 Task Force to coordinate the response to the disease.

From The Provost: Covid-19 Preparations, March 3, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from the Provost outlining steps taken up to March 3, 2020 and outlining potential actions should they be necessary to ensure the completion of the spring semester.

Covid-19 Travel Restrictions - Italy, March 2, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo announcing the restriction on travel to Italy.

Covid-19 Travel Restrictions - South Korea, February 28, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo announcing the restriction on travel to South Korea.

Covid-19 Travel Restrictions - China, January 31, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo announcing the restriction on travel to mainland China and Hong Kong.

Trauma-Informed Services And Trauma Awareness Among Staff On The College Campus, Tricia Wisniewski

Honors Program Theses

For college students to work through the effects of trauma and be able to live a more normalized life, the availability of effective trauma-informed services on campus environments is crucial. Therefore, I chose to investigate the availability of trauma-informed services to all students on the college campus. The purpose of this study is to examine the relatively unexplored area of trauma informed services in the context of college campus through survey methods at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). In particular, this study focuses on trauma-informed services and employees’ trauma awareness in four service units on the UNI campus: the …

Health Literacy In The Mathematics Classroom: The Iowa Core Curriculum As An Opportunity To Deepen Students’ Understanding Of Mathematics, Elana Joram, Susan Dobie-Roberts, Nadene Davidson

Faculty Publications

By 2012, all high schools in Iowa will be required to incorporate the new Iowa Core Curriculum, followed by elementary and middle schools in 2014 (Iowa Department of Education, 2009). The Iowa Core Curriculum addresses the question: "How is Iowa's educational system preparing our youth for successful lives in the 21st-century global environment?" (Davidson, 2009). It consists of core content standards, and identifies essential concepts and skills for content areas. The Iowa Core Curriculum also includes the ―21st Century Skills‖ of ―health, financial, technology, and civic literacy, and employability skills. These skills are to be infused into existing subject matter …

Investigating The Effects Of An Elective Abortion On Women's Mental Health, Marilyn Schneiderman

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this research project is to investigate evidence that an elective abortion affects a woman's mental health. Included are literature reviews and studies aimed at gathering information and quantifying these effects. Because this is a highly politicized and controversial topic, it has been difficult to find objective resources. Several areas are addressed: the difference between short vs. long-term effects on a woman's mental health subsequent to an elective abortion, evidence of delayed grief reaction and the link with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Post-Abortion Stress is defined and specific psychological sequelae are addressed such as grief, depression, anxiety and …

Child Sexual Abuse, Anna Maria Opperman

Graduate Research Papers

Reports of child sexual abuse are increasing in the nation and the state of Iowa. Negative effects of child sexual abuse include low self-esteem, contracting sexually transmitted diseases, promiscuity, pregnancy, psychological disorders, eating disorders, and suicide. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (2006), two out of every one thousand children in the country have experienced sexual abuse. The author will describe the types of sexual abuse, the abuse process, characteristics of offenders, and manifestations of child sexual abuse. Possible treatment for victims will also be addressed.

Ukimwi : Hiv/Aids In Kenya, Virginia Wangui Gathua

Graduate Research Papers

This manuscript points out the deficiencies school counseling programs in Kenya for children/adolescents affected/infected by HIV/AIDS. In addition, the paper is intended to inform, guide, and encourage policy makers, program developers, and school counselors as they develop school counseling interventions for the disease. The focus of the paper is limited to children/adolescents because they bear the greatest burden of HIV/ AIDS infections. The paper also provides evidence for planning and implementation of culturally and developmentally relevant, school-based counseling interventions. The paper explores the impact of HIV/AIDS on Kenyan children/adolescents infected/affected by HIV/AIDS and points out the factors that hinder prevention …

Health And Safety Practices In Three Art Classrooms, George Wade Killian

Graduate Research Papers

Each day art teachers and their students use clay, glazes. paints, solvents, aerosols, and adhesives that may be slowly poisoning their bodies. In most cases there are safe art material substitutes or alternative working methods which may be used. Unfortunately, many art teachers and their students still may not be fully aware of the dangers posed by a variety of hazardous materials and processes.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature of teacher concern about health and safety in the classroom.