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“Courage For The Present – Hope For The Future”, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2008

“Courage For The Present – Hope For The Future”, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


Graduate Studies Fact Book Jan 2008

Graduate Studies Fact Book

Graduate Studies Fact Books

No abstract provided.


Initial Severity And Antidepressant Benefits: A Meta-Analysis Of Data Submitted To The Food And Drug Administration, Irving Kirsch, Brett J. Deacon, Tania B. Huedo-Medina, Alan Scoboria, Thomas J. Moore, Blair T. Johnson Jan 2008

Initial Severity And Antidepressant Benefits: A Meta-Analysis Of Data Submitted To The Food And Drug Administration, Irving Kirsch, Brett J. Deacon, Tania B. Huedo-Medina, Alan Scoboria, Thomas J. Moore, Blair T. Johnson

Faculty of Social Sciences - Papers (Archive)

Background: Meta-analyses of antidepressant medications have reported only modest benefits over placebo treatment, and when unpublished trial data are included, the benefit falls below accepted criteria for clinical significance. Yet, the efficacy of the antidepressants may also depend on the severity of initial depression scores. The purpose of this analysis is to establish the relation of baseline severity and antidepressant efficacy using a relevant dataset of published and unpublished clinical trials. Methods and Findings: We obtained data on all clinical trials submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the licensing of the four new-generation antidepressants for which …


Georgia Southern University Fact Book, Georgia Southern University Jan 2008

Georgia Southern University Fact Book, Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern Fact Books

No abstract provided.


Ua3/9/1 Western Kentucky University Annual Report, Wku President's Office Jan 2008

Ua3/9/1 Western Kentucky University Annual Report, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

WKU's annual report regarding finances, athletics, distance education and service.


Transitioning From Administration To Faculty: Addictions To Break, Michael W. Firmin Jan 2008

Transitioning From Administration To Faculty: Addictions To Break, Michael W. Firmin

Psychology Faculty Publications

Any type of transition involves challenges. Generally, the more extreme the transition, the more difficult people will find the adjustment process. The present conceptual article provides insight that focuses on one particular transition in higher education. Administrators that transition from their managerial roles to those of ''regular faculty" likely will experience internal and external dynamics with which they will need to cope successfully. This article identifies these potential areas and offers insights that are intended to be useful for administrators to make the transition as successful as possible. Administration is not always a unidirection career path, so advanced preparation can …


Ua3/9/1 Challenging The Spirit, Wku President's Office Jan 2008

Ua3/9/1 Challenging The Spirit, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

WKU's strategic plan for 2005/06 to 2007/08.