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Common Sense 2010 Address, Delivered At Gvsu Commencement On December 11, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

Common Sense 2010 Address, delivered at GVSU Commencement on December 11, 2010 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

Speech To Alumni, Delivered On November 18, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

Speech to Alumni, delivered on November 18, 2010 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

Pooling For Horizontal Wells: Can They Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?, Bruce M. Kramer

Shale Plays in the Intermountain West: Legal and Policy Issues (November 12)

74 pages.

This paper was originally published as:

Bruce M. Kramer, “Pooling for Horizontal Wells: Can They Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?,” 55 Rocky Mt. Min. L. Inst. 8-1, § 8.05 (2009).

Rod Mulder's Memorial Service, Delivered On November 8, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

Rod Mulder's Memorial Service, delivered on November 8, 2010 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

Gvsu 50th Anniversary Speech, Delivered On October 13, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

GVSU 50th Anniversary Speech, delivered on October 13, 2010 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

The Economic Impact Of Oaklawn Hospital On The Marshall Area, George A. Erickcek

Reports

No abstract provided.

Joan Secchia Address, Delivered On September 20, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

Joan Secchia Address, delivered on September 20, 2010 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

Remarks, Delivered At The Improvement Association Dinner On August 11, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

Remarks, delivered at the Improvement Association Dinner on August 11, 2010 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

Remarks, Delivered At The Mary Seeger Administrative Award Ceremony In June 2010, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

Remarks, delivered at the Mary Seeger Administrative Award Ceremony in June 2010 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

Speech At The Friends Of Alten Reception, Delivered On May 20, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

Speech at the Friends of Alten Reception, delivered on May 20, 2010 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

The Employment And Fiscal Effects Of Michigan's Mega Tax Credit Program, Timothy J. Bartik, George A. Erickcek

Upjohn Institute Working Papers

This paper estimates that Michigan's MEGA tax credit program to attract and retain businesses has large employment and fiscal benefits. MEGA provides discretionary tax credits to businesses, with the tax credit tied to the personal income taxes paid by employees on the new or retained jobs. We estimate the economic effects of MEGA using the Upjohn Institute's REMI model, and the research literature on how business location decisions respond to taxes. We estimate the fiscal effects of MEGA based on the research literature on how government spending and revenue respond to state personal income and population. The estimates suggest a …

The Determinants Of Student Achievement And High School Completion In Michigan, Cleo Michele Moody

Wayne State University Dissertations

ABSTRACT

By

Cleo M. Moody

December 2010

Advisor: Dr. Michael Addonizio

Major: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Degree: Doctor of Education

Policy and practice regarding in-grade level retention and their effects on high school graduation rates and successful student academic outcomes have currently assumed great importance in the education reform debate. Further, the effectiveness of our public schools and the achievement of our students have implications that can affect individuals and the communities in which they live. Now, more than ever, individual economic success and economic growth depend crucially on academic achievement and human capital. The purpose of this research …

Gvsu Press Releases, 2010, Grand Valley State University

University Press Releases, 1961-Present

A compilation of press releases for the year 2010 submitted by University Communications (formerly News & Information Services) to news agencies concerning the people, places, and events related to Grand Valley State University.

Wind Energy Deployment: Global Lessons For West Michigan, Erik Edward Nordman

Erik Edward Nordman

West Michigan Wind Assessment Issue Brief #1 This first of series of issue briefs summarizes the factors that have influenced wind energy deployment across the country and around the world. It also brings the lessons home to West Michigan's coastal zone.

Wind Power And Human Health: Flicker, Noise And Air Quality, Erik Edward Nordman

Erik Edward Nordman

West Michigan Wind Assessment Issue Brief #2 The second of a series of wind energy issue briefs synthesizes the state of the science around wind energy siting issues like flicker and noise, and analyzes how West Michigan communities are addressing these challenges. The issue brief also assesses how wind energy could improve air quality and human health outcomes in West Michigan and the region.

Wind Energy Glossary: Technical Terms And Concepts, Erik Edward Nordman

Erik Edward Nordman

The terms in this glossary are organized into three sections: (1) Electricity Transmission Network; (2) Wind Turbine Components; and (3) Wind Energy Challenges, Issues and Solutions.