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Internet Reviews: Biodiversity Heritage Library, John Creech
Internet Reviews: Biodiversity Heritage Library, John Creech
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Review of the Biodiversity Heritage Library, emphasizing its value and appeal to a world-wide multi-lingual audience.
An Empirical Examination Of University Intercollegiate Athletic Expenditures, Jeffrey L. Stinson, Adam Marquardt, Joshua Chandley
An Empirical Examination Of University Intercollegiate Athletic Expenditures, Jeffrey L. Stinson, Adam Marquardt, Joshua Chandley
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To date, little empirical work has examined the institutional returns associated with athletic program investments. While intangible brand effects are commonly cited, such as athletics serving as the perceptual “front porch” of the institution, direct examination of the effects of athletic programs has often been narrow in scope. Within this study, we assess the contributions of investment in athletics as compared to other areas of institutional investment, on important institutional outcomes. Data for the study was collected from two datasets, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the Equity in Athletics dataset. Fixed effects models for NCAA Football Bowl …
Internet Reviews: Understanding Evolution, John Creech
Internet Reviews: Understanding Evolution, John Creech
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Review of the Understanding Evolution website by the University of California Museum of Paleontology and the National Center for Science Education.
Internet Reviews: Livescience, John Creech
Internet Reviews: Livescience, John Creech
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This column provides a review of LiveScience, a website created by TechMediaNetwork. The site is recommended for undergraduates seeking background information or professionals seeking quick facts.