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2018 Research & Scholarship Schedule, University Of Southern Maine Mar 2018

2018 Research & Scholarship Schedule, University Of Southern Maine

1st Annual USM Research & Scholarship Symposium

Symposium schedule and workshop descriptions.

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Preparing For Changes In Teacher Preparation Program Accountability: Evaluating The Factors That Influence Job Placement Of Teacher Preparation Program Graduates, Amy F. Johnson Phd Jan 2015

Preparing For Changes In Teacher Preparation Program Accountability: Evaluating The Factors That Influence Job Placement Of Teacher Preparation Program Graduates, Amy F. Johnson Phd

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Teacher preparations programs are facing increased pressure to report on the outcomes of their graduates, including their job placement rates. Prior research on job placement for teachers establishes that a variety of factors are related to whether or not individuals apply for and receive jobs. This research study explored these factors through quantitative analysis of three cohorts of teacher preparation program completers within the University of Maine system, using logistic regression to identify the individual and contextual characteristics that are most predictive of job application and hiring.

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Gen Ms 10 Harriet Sweetser Letters, John D. Knowlton Jan 2001

Gen Ms 10 Harriet Sweetser Letters, John D. Knowlton

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Provenance: Donated by Elizabeth Sweetser Baxter in 1999. Ownership & Literary Rights: The Harriet Sweetser Letters are the physical property of the University of Southern Maine Library. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the creator or his legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the Head of Special Collections. Cite as: Harriet Sweetser Letters, Special Collections, University of Southern Maine Libraries. Restrictions on access: This collection is open for research.

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12-07-Unknown, Harriet Sweetser Dec 2000

12-07-Unknown, Harriet Sweetser

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This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …

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12-Unknown, Harriet Sweetser Dec 2000

12-Unknown, Harriet Sweetser

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This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …

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Dover-Foxcroft Schoolhouse Map, Harriet Sweetser Jan 2000

Dover-Foxcroft Schoolhouse Map, Harriet Sweetser

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This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …

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Date Unknown, Harriet Sweetser Jan 2000

Date Unknown, Harriet Sweetser

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This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …

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Date Unknown, Harriet Sweetser Jan 2000

Date Unknown, Harriet Sweetser

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This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …

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The Oracle 11/17/1941, Gorham Normal School Nov 1941

The Oracle 11/17/1941, Gorham Normal School

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What a Poem Is-Robert Peter Tristram Coffin -- Entertainments Galore -- Art for Christmas -- Santa Needs Help -- Safety Education -- Alumni Notes -- A New "Vic" -- Nationwide Exams for Teachers

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The Oracle 06/11/1941, Gorham Normal School Jun 1941

The Oracle 06/11/1941, Gorham Normal School

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Senior Dance Opens Commencement Weekend -- Mr. Brown Retires After 31 Years At G.N.S. -- Industrial Arts Course Offered this Summer -- More Students Receive Teaching Positions -- Girls Keep Busy With Many Activities -- Gorham Runner-up in Conference

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The Oracle 05/15/1941, Gorham Normal School May 1941

The Oracle 05/15/1941, Gorham Normal School

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Popularity Contest Winners Announced -- Richard Hallett, Author, Speaks Here -- What's Right With Education? -- "Mothers of History" Presented By Poetry Club -- Return of Many Veterans to Diamond Raises Hope of Successful Season

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The Oracle 03/16/1941, Gorham Normal School Mar 1941

The Oracle 03/16/1941, Gorham Normal School

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Dramatic Club to Present "American Passport" -- Dr. Russell Addresses Students -- Fraternities Initiate -- New York Convention Delegates Elected -- Dr. Payson Smith Speaks Here -- Alumni Entertained on Back-To-Gorham Day -- Wind Up Season At Salem

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The Oracle 12/20/1940, Gorham Normal School Dec 1940

The Oracle 12/20/1940, Gorham Normal School

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Dr. Payson Smith Addresses Students -- Gorham Helps the Red Cross -- Fraternities-The Bunk? -- Library Club Celebrates Book Week -- On Cleaning A Room -- Gorham Wins Opener

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The Oracle 11/21/1940, Gorham Normal School Nov 1940

The Oracle 11/21/1940, Gorham Normal School

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Gorham Delegates Make for Boston Trip -- We Welcome You -- Students Take Over-And How!! -- G.N.S. - 1940 Model -- Superintendents and Principals Welcomed -- We All Want School Spirit But- -- No Lack Of Opportunities

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The Oracle 08/1940, Gorhm Normal School Aug 1940

The Oracle 08/1940, Gorhm Normal School

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Registration Breaks All Records -- Faculty at Gorham Present Varied Courses -- Guest Speakers Come to Gorham -- Why Did You Come to Summer School? -- Afternoon Sail July 17 -- Campus Susie -- Side Glances at Sport

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The Oracle 06/07/1940, Gorham Normal School Jun 1940

The Oracle 06/07/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Dr. Russell Resigns After 35 Years As Principal -- Dr. Bailey Becomes Principal of G.N.S. in September -- Dr. Bamberger Gives Enlightening Talk -- May Ball Brings 'Em Back -- Farmington Comes to Gorham for May Play-Day

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The Oracle 03/29/1940, Gorham Normal School Mar 1940

The Oracle 03/29/1940, Gorham Normal School

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New York, Here They Come- -- Junior Dance -- Selective Admissions -- Foreign Correspondent Speaks Here -- Initiation-Through the Pledgees' Eyes

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The Oracle 03/12/1940, Gorham Normal School Mar 1940

The Oracle 03/12/1940, Gorham Normal School

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Back To Gorham Day -- Musical Pageant of America -- Porter High School Wins Tournament At G.N.S. -- Education and Cooperation-Washington -- Gorham Hit

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The Oracle 12/19/1939, Gorham Normal School Dec 1939

The Oracle 12/19/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Walter E. Russell Chapter F.T.A. Recently Formed at G.N.S. -- Outing Club and Library Club Busy at Work and Play -- Modern Educational Objectives -- G.N.S. Men Express Appreciation: Give Mr. Wieden Jacket WIth "G"

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The Oracle 10/25/1935, Gorham Normal School Oct 1939

The Oracle 10/25/1935, Gorham Normal School

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Large Percent of '39 Grads Find Positions -- Past and Future -- New Teachers -- "To Strive, To Seek, To Find" -- Growth and Expansion Keynote Latest Changes -- Alumni News -- Dr. Russell's Day

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The Oracle 06/14/1939, Gorham Normal School Jun 1939

The Oracle 06/14/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Fashion Show at G.N.S. -- Seniors Present Play -- A Vacation in Bermuda -- Graduation Questions -- Gorham Plans -- May Ball -- Sports

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The Oracle 03/31/1939, Gorham Normal School Mar 1939

The Oracle 03/31/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Glee Clubs Present Operetta -- Second Back to Gorham -- Delegates to N.Y.C. -- New Moving Picture Machine -- Boys' Clubs -- New Students -- Athletics

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The Oracle 11/08/1938, Gorham Normal School Nov 1938

The Oracle 11/08/1938, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Superintendent's Day To Be Nov. 8 -- Welcome, Miss Dahl -- Co-operation Most Important Says Dr. Suhrie -- 94% of Classes of 1938 Doing Educational Work -- "Our Town" Read By Miss Clifford -- Recreation Room -- Fourth Year Class Organizes -- Active Fall Sports Program for 1938

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The Oracle 03/18/1938, Gorham Normal School Mar 1938

The Oracle 03/18/1938, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Eastern States Convention April seventh, eighth, ninth -- Normal School Sponsors First Back to Gorham Day -- George Albert Has Lead in Noel Coward Play -- Fraternity Notes -- "Lickety-Split Express" Carries Good Will Message -- New England Champs

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The Oracle 08/03/1938, Gorham Normal School Mar 1938

The Oracle 08/03/1938, Gorham Normal School

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The Best of All Summer Schools -- Social Notes -- The Summer Session of 1938 -- Summer Session Faculty Members -- All Work, and No Play? -- The Summer Calendar -- Summer Sports

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The Oracle 12/21/1937, Gorham Normal School Dec 1937

The Oracle 12/21/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Gorham Delegates at Boston Convention -- Dr. Russell Extends Season's Greetings -- William P.F. Robie -- While Snowflakes Fell -- Housekeepers' Hints -- Gorham Harriers -- Have You Heard About Choric Reading?

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The Oracle 10/26/1937, Gorham Normal School Oct 1937

The Oracle 10/26/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Bachelor of Science Degree Offered For First Time at Gorham -- New Teachers at Gorham -- Graduates With Positions -- Changes in Code -- Green and White Staff Elected -- Organizations -- Men's Athletic Program Outlined

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The Oracle 06/17/1937, Gorham Normal School Jun 1937

The Oracle 06/17/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

"After Wimpole Street" To be Presented June 19 -- Senior Commencement Program Announced -- Senior History Students Honor George VI -- Miss Jessie Keene Identifies Leucosticte -- Varsity Basketball Schedule Completed

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The Oracle 06/16/1937, Gorham Normal School Jun 1937

The Oracle 06/16/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Commencement Week Offers New and Interesting Program -- Oracle Salutes -- Mr. Superintendent Makes Study of Miss Normal School Graduate -- Curtain Closed on Women's Athletics

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The Oracle 04/09/1937, Gorham Normal School Apr 1937

The Oracle 04/09/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Students Elect Delegates to New York Convention -- G.N.S. Featured in "Maine Schools on the Air" -- Thru The Clubs -- Gorham Normal School Baseball Season Looks Fair

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