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Minerva 2004, The Honors College
Minerva 2004, The Honors College
Minerva
This issue of Minerva includes an article on HON 350: An Introduction to Functional Genomics; an article on the creation and inaugural year of HON 180: A Cultural Odyssey; a profile on Honors alumnus, Charles Stanhope and his 2004 Distinguished Honors Graduate Lecture; and interviews with Allison Kelly, Jessica Hudec, and Jennifer Merchant on their experiences as Honors student-athletes.
Assessing Program Effects Or Impact In Enterprise Development Programs, Tristi C. Nichols
Assessing Program Effects Or Impact In Enterprise Development Programs, Tristi C. Nichols
Journal of Rural Social Sciences
Responding to questions increasingly posed by finders regarding what works best in assisting small businesses and what impacts are caused by program interventions, this paper aims to help program administrators answer these questions. Focusing on business development service provision, specific conceptual measures and quantitative variables are presented with examples in an effort to provide some guidance for collecting and analyzing data. The paper elucidates how program planners may emphasize the impact of their interventions, thereby explaining to finders what works best and how to prove it. It presents two major reflections about measures that yield robust results. The first conceptual …
Entrepreneurship And Small Business Development As A Rural Development Strategy, Kenneth L. Robinson, Wylin Dassie, Ralph D. Christy
Entrepreneurship And Small Business Development As A Rural Development Strategy, Kenneth L. Robinson, Wylin Dassie, Ralph D. Christy
Journal of Rural Social Sciences
Many social scientists believe that supporting entrepreneurship development within low-income communities is a viable development strategy to combat poverty. Some even suggest that if economic development is to be effective, new businesses in low income areas must be started through local initiatives, and that entrepreneurship is critical to the maintenance of a healthy economy. Underpinned by recent scholarship and grassroots movements that suggest that presence of smaller scale, locally-controlled enterprises can help determine whether communities prosper or decline, this paper explores the links between entrepreneurship and rural development. Using a theory of change framework (Oldsman and Hallberg 2002), the authors …
University-Wide Entrepreneurship Education: Alternative Models And Current Trends, Deborah H. Streeter, John P. Jaquette Jr.
University-Wide Entrepreneurship Education: Alternative Models And Current Trends, Deborah H. Streeter, John P. Jaquette Jr.
Journal of Rural Social Sciences
The paper examines the trend towards university-wide programs in entrepreneurship education. We present a conceptual framework for dividing university-wide programs into two categories: "magnet programs," which draw students into entrepreneurship courses offered in the business school, and "radiant programs," which feature entrepreneurship courses outside the business school, focused on the specific context of the nonbusiness students. Examining 38 ranked entrepreneurship programs, we found that about 79 percent now have university-wide programs, most of which follow a magnet model. In interviews with stakeholders at sample institutions, we found that magnet and radiant programs differ in terms of program definition, motivation for …
So What? A Primer On Methods For Identifying, Measuring, And Analyzing Program Impacts And Outcomes, Ronald L. Williams
So What? A Primer On Methods For Identifying, Measuring, And Analyzing Program Impacts And Outcomes, Ronald L. Williams
Journal of Rural Social Sciences
This paper offers insights on the need for increased program accountability and the benefits that arise from the use of better performance measures. Examples of impact and accountability reports are presented to highlight the best practices. Weaker impact reports are analyzed so as to emphasize more effective ways to demonstrate outputs and impact to funders.
Entrepreneurship Among Black Americans: A Theoretical Perspective On Modes Of Adjustment And Entrepreneurial Education, John Sibley Butler
Entrepreneurship Among Black Americans: A Theoretical Perspective On Modes Of Adjustment And Entrepreneurial Education, John Sibley Butler
Journal of Rural Social Sciences
In this paper Butler argues that despite a stronger, group-wide emphasis on new venture creation among black Americans in the past, entrepreneurship continues to be a means of economic security and wealth creation for this group. To frame his argument, Butler examines Modes of Adjustment theory and the decline of venture development among African Americans. His emphasis is on understanding the theory's implication for black entrepreneurship and for the entrepreneurial education of future generations. Using data from both the Survey of Minority-owned Business Enterprises and Characteristics of Business Owners, Butler highlights the present status of black entrepreneurship to explain patterns …
Entrepreneurship Education At 1890 Land Grant Institutions: A Profile Of Programs And Consideration Of Opportunities, Caroline E. W. Glackin
Entrepreneurship Education At 1890 Land Grant Institutions: A Profile Of Programs And Consideration Of Opportunities, Caroline E. W. Glackin
Journal of Rural Social Sciences
Entrepreneurship education at U.S. universities formally began at Harvard University in 1947 with a single course and most significant efforts began in the past 30 years (Katz 2003). This paper provides entrepreneurship education profiles of top ranked programs, emerging campus-wide programs, and 1890 Land Grant Institution programs. Entrepreneurship Centers (ECs), typically in Schools of Business, are components of entrepreneurship education at many institutions. ECs have programs and services from research to academic instruction to community outreach and programming. This paper introduces a typology of ECs predicated upon their academic programs and community outreach. Detailed program information on and recommendations for …
Deregulation Of The Oil And Gas Industry In Nigeria, F. Kupolokun
Deregulation Of The Oil And Gas Industry In Nigeria, F. Kupolokun
Economic and Financial Review
This paper examine various developmental reforms in Nigeria Oil and Gas sector. The case study adopted is the survey method approach to ascertain various reforms in the sector. The findings revealed factors such as ( a) Petroleum Products scarcity ; (b) Funding problems for NNPC leading to irregular maintenance of refining and distribution facilities ; ( c) Refining capacity under-utilization ; ( d) Smuggling of Petroleum products; ( e) Divestment by marketers; (f) Wastages; (g) Adulteration of products and fire hazards; (h) Social and political unrest; (i) Poor economic growth; and (j) Rampant pipeline ruptures and vandalization. And, in tackling …
Privatisation Of Public Utilities In Nigeria, Mike I. Obadan
Privatisation Of Public Utilities In Nigeria, Mike I. Obadan
Economic and Financial Review
This paper reviews the experience so far with the privatization of public utilities. To this end, the paper is organized into five sections. In order to underscore the essence of the programme, Section II makes a strong case for the privatization of public utilities in Nigeria while Section III discuses the significance of strategy and regulation in privatizing public utilities. Section IV is a review of the privatization journey so far with respect to public utilities. The fifth Section contains the concluding remarks.
Deregulation And Its Implications For Economic Growth, B.E. Aigbokhan
Deregulation And Its Implications For Economic Growth, B.E. Aigbokhan
Economic and Financial Review
The study found that real exchange rate has a positive and significant impact on growth, inflation has similar impact. Government fixed investment has negative significant impact on growth, and so does external debt. Fiscal deficit was found to have positive but insignificant impact on growth. As the period covered in the study contains twenty six pre-deregulation years, the influence of deregulation may not have been accurately captured. Partly to address this concern, a dummy variables was introduced for the SAP years. It was found not to be significant, implying that the (SAP) introduced since 1986 did not translate into long-run …
An Overview Of Nigeria's Economic Reform In-House Seminar On "Current Economic Reforms In Nigeria: The Case Of Deregulating The Downstream Petroleum Subsector", For Cbn Executive Staff, G.J. Donli
Economic and Financial Review
The article discusses the different reforms adopted by different administrations in addressing the crisis faced by our economy since 1960, most especially the current reforms being pursued by the Obasanjo administration. To achieve this, the rest of the paper is divided into four parts. Part two gives an Overview of the State of the Nigerian Economy with greater emphasis on the various economic reform programs put in place by successive governments to fine tune the economy to desired results.. The third part reviews the Current Economic Reform with particular emphasis on the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS), while …
Public Health, Primary Care, And Privatization
Public Health, Primary Care, And Privatization
Florida Public Health Review
No abstract provided.
Spartan Daily, December 9, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, December 9, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)
Volume 123, Issue 68
Spartan Daily, December 8, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, December 8, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)
Volume 123, Issue 67
Spartan Daily, December 7, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, December 7, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)
Volume 123, Issue 66
Spartan Daily, December 6, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, December 6, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)
Volume 123, Issue 65
Spartan Daily, December 3, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, December 3, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)
Volume 123, Issue 64
Spartan Daily, December 2, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, December 2, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)
Volume 123, Issue 63
Opening Remarks: Seminar On Current Economic Reforms In Nigeria: The Case Of Deregulating The Downstream Petroleum Subsector, S. B. C. Ekpedekumo
Opening Remarks: Seminar On Current Economic Reforms In Nigeria: The Case Of Deregulating The Downstream Petroleum Subsector, S. B. C. Ekpedekumo
Economic and Financial Review
This is the opening remarks by S. B. C. Ekpedekumo, Acting. Director; Human Resources Department, central Bank of Nigeria, at the In-house seminar on “current economic reforms in Nigeria: the case of deregulating the downstream petroleum subsector’’ for CBN Executive Staff, Ilorin, October 25 . 29, 2004.
Keynote Address: Seminar On Current Economic Reforms In Nigeria: The Case Of Deregulating The Downstream Petroleum Subsector, Ernest C. Ebi
Keynote Address: Seminar On Current Economic Reforms In Nigeria: The Case Of Deregulating The Downstream Petroleum Subsector, Ernest C. Ebi
Economic and Financial Review
This is the Keynote address by Ernest C. Ebi, Deputy Governor Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja, Central Bank of Nigeria, at the In-house seminar on “current economic reforms in Nigeria: the case of deregulating the downstream petroleum subsector’’ for CBN Executive Staff, Ilorin, October 25-29, 2004.
Welcome Address: Seminar On Current Economic Reforms In Nigeria: The Case Of Deregulating The Downstream Petroleum Subsector, P. O. Okonkwor
Welcome Address: Seminar On Current Economic Reforms In Nigeria: The Case Of Deregulating The Downstream Petroleum Subsector, P. O. Okonkwor
Economic and Financial Review
This is the welcome address by P. O. Okonkwor, Branch Controller, Central Bank of Nigeria, Ilorin, at the In-house seminar on “current economic reforms in Nigeria: the case of deregulating the downstream petroleum subsector’’ for CBN Executive Staff, Ilorin, October 25-29, 2004.
Special Remarks: Seminar On Current Economic Reforms In Nigeria: The Case Of Deregulating The Downstream Petroleum Subsector, 0. J. Nnanna
Special Remarks: Seminar On Current Economic Reforms In Nigeria: The Case Of Deregulating The Downstream Petroleum Subsector, 0. J. Nnanna
Economic and Financial Review
This is the special remarks by O. J. Nnanna, Director of Research, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja, at the In-house seminar on “current economic reforms in Nigeria: the case of deregulating the downstream petroleum subsector’’ for CBN Executive Staff, Ilorin, October 25-29, 2004.
Pricing Of Petroleum Products In Nigeria And The Issue Of Price Subsidy, G. E. Ukpong
Pricing Of Petroleum Products In Nigeria And The Issue Of Price Subsidy, G. E. Ukpong
Economic and Financial Review
This article re-examines the policy on petroleum products pricing, especially against the background 'Of government's decision in October 2003 that crude oil for domestic consumption be paid for at the prevailing international price, in order to suggest a way forward. The issue of subsidy is also discussed in that context. The rest of the paper is organized as follows: Section II contains literature review on petroleum products pricing and subsidy. Petroleum products pricing and subsidy management in Nigeria is found in section III. Section IV contains suggested way forward in products pricing in Nigeria as well as concluding thoughts.
Funding Of Oil Sector Activities In Nigeria, G. Nzekwu
Funding Of Oil Sector Activities In Nigeria, G. Nzekwu
Economic and Financial Review
The article examines the funding of the Nigerian oil sector considering the special importance to Nigeria and the critical impact Nigeria's oil has on the world economy. Nigeria, currently the seventh largest oil producer in the world has an oil reserves which represent 6 percent of the world's total outside the Middle East. With 4 per cent of total global production, and the fifth-largest oil producer within OPEC, Nigeria is well located relative to the world markets and so attracts buyers from the major world economies. The article then examines how higher prices of Nigeria’s oil affect the global economy; …
Deregulation Of The Downstream Petroleum Sector: The Journey So Far, Oluwole Oluleye
Deregulation Of The Downstream Petroleum Sector: The Journey So Far, Oluwole Oluleye
Economic and Financial Review
This article examines deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector in Nigeria. The article first discusses: the Nigerian government's aspirations as at 1999, evolution of the present deregulation policy, deregulation concept and downstream operators. This is followed by an examination of the Nigerian government responsibilities to operators, responsibilities of oil marketing companies, responsibilities of industry associations and responsibilities of regulatory authorities. The article then explains the mandate and vision of the PPPRA in addition to its goals and objectives. Other issues addressed by the article include: appropriate pricing, global taxation scheme, policy development in fuel taxation objectives, appropriate pricing policy. Experiences …
The Social Implications Of The Deregulation Of The Downstream Petroleum Sub-Sector, Ogecbukwu Ugbam
The Social Implications Of The Deregulation Of The Downstream Petroleum Sub-Sector, Ogecbukwu Ugbam
Economic and Financial Review
This article examines the social implications of the deregulation of the downstream petroleum sub-sector in Nigeria. The deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector is part of the economic reform package of the present administration that is designed to among diversify the economic base of the country and reduce the relative dominance of the oil sector, and to create a vibrant sector that can respond to the rigors of market forces (NEEDS Document,). The article covers topics that include: an examination of the the downstream sub-sector and the rationale for deregulating the downstream sub-sector. This is that optimal allocation of resources …
Can China Import Western Ideas?, Fang Deng
Cultural Commentary: Won For All And All For Won, William C. Levin
Cultural Commentary: Won For All And All For Won, William C. Levin
Bridgewater Review
No abstract provided.
Editor's Notebook: An Election Post-Mortem, Michael Kryzanek
Editor's Notebook: An Election Post-Mortem, Michael Kryzanek
Bridgewater Review
No abstract provided.