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Swinging Bridge - December 10, 2009, Michelle Canales

Student Newspapers & Magazines

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Examining Client Motivation And Counseling Outcome, Guy Ilagan

All Dissertations

University mental health clinics have experienced a marked increase in demand for services without an increase in resources to meet the rising demand. Consequently, university mental health centers need strategies to determine the best allocation of their limited resources. Transtheoretical Model, based on client motivation, may offer valuable insight into whether a university student is likely to benefit from campus mental health counseling.
The subjects included 331 university students at a liberal arts, public university in the Southeastern part of the United States. The subjects consisted of all students over age 18 who visited the research site campus mental health …

Swinging Bridge - November 19, 2009, Tim Mackie

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - November 5, 2009, Tim Mackie

Student Newspapers & Magazines

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Swinging Bridge - October 15, 2009, Tim Mackie

Student Newspapers & Magazines

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Swinging Bridge - October 1, 2009, Tim Mackie

Student Newspapers & Magazines

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Pros And Cons Of Research Assessment: Lessons From Rankings, Ellen Hazelkorn

Reports

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Swinging Bridge - September 17, 2009, Tim Mackie

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Faculty And Student Perceptions Of The Effects Of Mid-Course Evaluations On Learning And Teaching, Whitney Ransom

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to describe the effects of mid-course evaluations on teaching and student learning. A mixed methods approach was used, combining faculty and student surveys, faculty interviews, debriefing sessions, and a comparison of mid-course evaluations scores with end-of-semester scores. Out of 510 section mean scores (128 sections) from faculty members who participated in the study, 352 section mean scores (88 sections, 69%) showed students' perceptions of their own learning improved between the time they completed the mid-course evaluation and the time they completed the end-of-course student rating survey. Results showed when faculty administered a mid-course evaluation, …

Pacific Review Fall 2009, Alumni Association Of The University Of The Pacific

Pacific Magazine and Pacific Review

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - April 30, 2009, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Draft Agenda - Spring Strategic Planning Forum University Of Nebraska At Omaha - April 20, 2009, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Strategic Planning Forums

Draft Agenda - Spring Strategic Planning Forum University of Nebraska at Omaha - April 20, 2009.

Strategic Planning Event Activity Joint Task Force Interactive Exercise, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Strategic Planning Forums

Strategic Planning Event Activity, Joint Task Force Interactive Exercise

Swinging Bridge - April 16, 2009, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - April 2, 2009, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Comments Community Engagement Center, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Strategic Planning Forums

This document discusses: Themes; Existing Components; Areas of Exploration; Structure/Facility Ideas; and Other.

Pacific Review Spring 2009, Alumni Association Of The University Of The Pacific

Pacific Magazine and Pacific Review

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - March 12, 2009, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

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Swinging Bridge - February 26, 2009, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of English Teaching Methods Course Of The English Department Of Kabul Education University On Secondary School English Teachers, Ali Hikmat

Master's Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.

Pacific Review Winter 2009, Alumni Association Of The University Of The Pacific

Pacific Magazine and Pacific Review

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Global Rankings On Higher Education Research And The Production Of Knowledge, Ellen Hazelkorn

Articles

No abstract provided.

Hearing The Student Voice - Examining The Processes Of Transition, Persistence And Engagement For A Group Of First Year, First In Family University Students, Sarah O'Shea

Faculty of Social Sciences - Papers (Archive)

This paper outlines a qualitative, narrative study that focuses on the student experience as it relates to a particular cohort of students namely women who are the first in the family to attend university. Seventeen students were recruited to participate in a series of four semi-structured interviews conducted throughout one academic year. These interviews investigated the processes involved in transition as well as the perceptions held about engaging in tertiary study and the hurdles encountered during the year. The research accompanied the students as each travelled through the university environment, exploring what it means to be a 'first-year student'. The …

Ethics Across The Curriculum, Or, On Being Bilingual, Lois Eveleth

Faculty and Staff - Articles & Papers

Both philosophical ethical systems and religious ethics are eminently desirable in higher education today. And, like two languages, and despite the differences, they can and should complement each other. In an increasingly secular milieu, our graduates will have to be "bilingual."

The Catalyst Clemente Project: Making Journalism Education Accessible To Disadvantaged Australians, Trevor Cullen

Research outputs pre 2011

This is a brief commentary on a new initiative to promote engagement with the wider community through the Catalyst Clemente project, which was introduced in Western Australia in 2008. It encourages participants to improve their personal situation through learning and developing essential skills in a supportive environment. It also seeks to promote self-confidence in people at risk of homelessness or physical and mental illness, by encouraging them to take control of their lives and bring about personal change through undergraduate education. The program gives applicants the opportunity to do accredited university courses in the area of the humanities. I was …

A Study Of Perceived Actual Versus Expected Roles Of Presidents Of Seventh-Day Adventist Senior Colleges And Universities In Eleven World Administrative Divisions, Sunith Kumar Das

Dissertations

Problem

To date no study has been undertaken with respect to Seventh-day Adventist senior college and university presidents’ actual and expected roles as perceived by the administrative team members and governing board chairs of these institutions. The purpose of this study was to determine the differences between presidents’ actual and expected roles.

Method

This descriptive, exploratory, survey study included a sample (n = 78) of board chairs, presidents, academic vice presidents, student service vice presidents, and finance vice presidents located in 27 senior colleges and universities operated by Seventh-day Adventists in 17 countries, including the U.S.A. Data were collected on …

Career Pathways And Demographic Profiles Of University Presidents In The U.S.: 2000-2008, Lourdes Sanchez

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to obtain a better understanding of the career paths and profiles of contemporary university presidents. The study provided a broad perspective in terms of what institutions and governing boards are looking for when searching for a new president. It also helped to know the trends in those accepting these positions, namely education, career path, gender, and age. I I used the following questions to guide the focus of this study:

* RQ1. What are the demographic characteristics of current university presidents (e.g., gender, age, ethnicity, marital status, and geography)?

* RQ2. What academic and …