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Cultural Inheritance And Fertility Outcomes: An Analysis From Evolutionary And Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Li Zhang, Dudley L. Poston Jr., Michael S. Alvard, Christopher Cherry
Cultural Inheritance And Fertility Outcomes: An Analysis From Evolutionary And Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Li Zhang, Dudley L. Poston Jr., Michael S. Alvard, Christopher Cherry
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Publications
Taking evolutionary and interdisciplinary perspectives, this study views the reproductive result as an evolutionary outcome that may be affected by parental characteristics through cultural inheritance. We hypothesize that inheriting more cultural traits from parents leads to a greater resemblance between fertility outcomes of the offspring and their parents. In societies that experience a demographic transition, a greater resemblance can be indicated by a higher level of fertility of the offspring and a sooner transition from union formation to childbearing. We operationalize inheriting cultural traits from parents as reporting a religious affiliation the same as those of their parents. Through analyzing …
Must Do @ Vcu, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Katherine Beck, Philip Branch, Tom Diehl, Joyce Lloyd, Claudia Mangum, Yaoying Xu
Must Do @ Vcu, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Katherine Beck, Philip Branch, Tom Diehl, Joyce Lloyd, Claudia Mangum, Yaoying Xu
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Publications
Must Do @ VCU is a set of annual collegial activities that can be performed throughout the year, by faculty, staff and students. These VCU-centered activities are considered to be the things that give VCU its identity. The goal of Must Do @ VCU is to generate a sense of community and of belonging to the University. VCU is a relatively new University and its traditions are therefore not well-established. Must Do @ VCU aims to build on shared experiences as a method to establish VCU culture.
Do 2 With Vcu: A Community Engagement Initiative, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Ashlyn Anderson, Kimberly Brown, Harinder Dhindsa, Ronnie Evans, Mary Slade
Do 2 With Vcu: A Community Engagement Initiative, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Ashlyn Anderson, Kimberly Brown, Harinder Dhindsa, Ronnie Evans, Mary Slade
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Publications
Do 2 with VCU will be a day-long Expo highlighting volunteer activities and opportunities with up to 100 community partners. VCU faculty and staff will be encouraged to collaborate with these community partners by using their 16 hours of community service leave provided by VCU. The Expo will culminate with a Keynote Speaker for this inaugural event. This year we have selected author and activist, Elaine Brown; she will deliver an address on the importance of community activism and service which will be marketed to the greater Richmond area. This project was designed around Theme IV of the VCU Quest …
Making Disability A Part Of Diversity, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Arianne Dowdell, Stefanie King, Scott Sherman, Lauren Shiver, Bhavna Shroff
Making Disability A Part Of Diversity, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Arianne Dowdell, Stefanie King, Scott Sherman, Lauren Shiver, Bhavna Shroff
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Publications
As part of Theme I of VCU’s Quest for Distinction, our project will help improve access to the services provided by Disability Student Services (DSS) office to students with disability. Recruitment and retention of qualified disabled students will increase. These students will achieve with higher graduation rates and contribute to a productive and skilled workforce. Improving the services provided to disabled students and better retention of these students at VCU will attract faculty members with expertise or a special interest in serving the disabled. Our project will also serve Theme I of Quest by continuing to make VCU a leader …
Make It Real - Undergraduate Research Opportunities, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Lisa Abrams, Maria Carlton, Preetam Ghosh, Joseph Kuttenkuler, Juanita Sharpe
Make It Real - Undergraduate Research Opportunities, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Lisa Abrams, Maria Carlton, Preetam Ghosh, Joseph Kuttenkuler, Juanita Sharpe
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Publications
Theme one in the Quest for Distinction is for VCU to become a leader among national research universities in providing all students with high quality learning/living experiences focused on inquiry, discovery, and innovation in a global environment. Quest is grounded in a commitment to providing students with a diversity of experiences which are available at a premiere public research university. The goal of this project is to take advantage of the wealth of research resources at the Medical College of Virginia Campus, coordinate cross campus efforts to facilitate the use of these resources and increase faculty participation in mentoring undergraduate …