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Appendix: Thoughts On John Evans And Sand Creek, Gary L. Roberts
Appendix: Thoughts On John Evans And Sand Creek, Gary L. Roberts
John Evans Study Report
Apart from political rivalry, there was little reason to oppose John Evans as governor of Colorado. He was a success by almost any standard one chose to apply. He was a self-made man, a son of the Middle West. He grew up in a Quaker family in Indiana, and although he converted to Methodism later, Protestant evangelism was a central feature of his character and experience. As a young man, he set his goals high—to build a city, to found a college, to create a fortune, to become a governor, to be elected to the United States Senate, and to …
Local Wellness Policy 5 Years Later: Is It Making A Difference For Students In Low-Income, Rural Colorado Elementary Schools?, Elaine S. Belansky, Nicholas J. Cutforth, Lynn Gilbert, Jill Litt, Hannah Reed, Sharon Scarbro, Julie A. Marshall
Local Wellness Policy 5 Years Later: Is It Making A Difference For Students In Low-Income, Rural Colorado Elementary Schools?, Elaine S. Belansky, Nicholas J. Cutforth, Lynn Gilbert, Jill Litt, Hannah Reed, Sharon Scarbro, Julie A. Marshall
Research Methods and Statistics: Faculty Scholarship
Introduction
The federally mandated Local Wellness Policy (LWP) was intended to promote student health in schools. This study assesses the 5-year effects of the LWP on the health practices of rural elementary schools in Colorado.
Methods
One year before and 5 years after the LWP mandate, a survey was administered to a random sample of principals, physical education (PE) teachers, and food-service managers in 45 rural, low-income elementary schools in Colorado. Response rates were 71% in 2005 and 89% in 2011.
Results
Minutes for PE and recess did not increase, nor did offerings of fresh fruits and vegetables. More schools …
Image And Multimedia Resources In An Academic Environment: A Qualitative Study Of Students’ Experiences And Literacy Practices, Krystyna K. Matusiak
Image And Multimedia Resources In An Academic Environment: A Qualitative Study Of Students’ Experiences And Literacy Practices, Krystyna K. Matusiak
Library and Information Science: Faculty Publications
The digital environment provides an abundance of images and multimedia and offers a new potential for using resources in multiple modes of representation for teaching and learning. This paper reports the findings of a case study that investigated the use of image and multimedia resources in an undergraduate classroom. The study assumed a contextual approach and focused on different class contexts and students’ literacy practices. The class, which took place in a resource-rich, multimodal environment, was perceived by students as a positive learning experience. The distribution of resources and their role in teaching and learning varied and depended on the …
Evans Study Committee Update, Dean Saitta
Evans Study Committee Update, Dean Saitta
John Evans Study: Supporting Materials
Letter from Dean J. Saitta, Professor and Chair, Department of Anthropology to John Evans Study Committee.
Report Of Meeting With Chancellor And Provost, Dean Saitta
Report Of Meeting With Chancellor And Provost, Dean Saitta
John Evans Study: Supporting Materials
Meeting notes regarding formation of a John Evans study.
Memo To Du Provost And Chancellor, Dean Saitta
Memo To Du Provost And Chancellor, Dean Saitta
John Evans Study: Supporting Materials
Memorandum sent to the University of Denver's Provost and Chancellor about interest in a study on John Evans and the Sand Creek Massacre.
Faculty Email Exchanges, Dean Saitta, Richard Clemmer-Smith, Billy J. Stratton, Gary A. Fine, Paul Colomy
Faculty Email Exchanges, Dean Saitta, Richard Clemmer-Smith, Billy J. Stratton, Gary A. Fine, Paul Colomy
John Evans Study: Supporting Materials
Email exchanges between University of Denver and Northwestern University on studies of John Evans and the Sand Creek Massacre.