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Prism #75, November 2013, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Nebraska Transcript (University Of Nebraska College Of Law), Volume 46, Number 2, Fall 2013

Nebraska Transcript

Dean’s Message, pg. 2

Faculty Updates

Profile: Richard Duncan, pg. 4

Profile: Glenda Pierce Retires, pg. 6

Faculty Notes, pg. 10

Schmidt Granted Tenure, pg. 20

Hurwitz Uses Computer Science Training, pg. 22

Sullivan Joins Civil Clinic Faculty, pg. 24

Feature:

College Opens Doors to New Clinical Experience, pg. 26

Around the College

Admissions: Introducing the Class of 2016, pg. 30

Poser Tours Air Force Base, pg. 33

CSO: Behind the Statistics, pg. 34

Levick’s Perry Fuller Program Lecture, pg. 38

Cline Williams Jurist in Residence:

Hon. Randall Rader, pg. 40

Pound Lecture Delivered by Levinson, pg. 42

Student Accolades, …

Brooklyn's Waterfront As A Living Laboratory, Anne E. Leonard

Publications and Research

Fellows in the college’s Living Lab seminar develop general education learning outcomes using high-impact learning practices, especially place-based learning. Capitalizing on City Tech’s greatest asset, proximity to Brooklyn’s historic post-industrial waterfront, fellows participate in a walking tour, enhanced by a mobile website on the OpenLab. As this activity is integrated into coursework, students use the site to assess their learning.

Teachers' Perceptions Of Administrative Support In Incentive Grant Schools, William Crowder

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this study is to investigate teachers' perceptions of administrative support in incentive grant schools. The primary objective of this study is to determine the effect of participation in an incentive grant on the perceived level of administrative support. The research questions were as follows: 1. Do teachers who are participating in an incentive grant program perceive they have greater support from their supervising administrator than the teachers who are not participating in the incentive grant program within the same secondary schools? 2. Do teachers who have 10 or more years of experience who are participating in an …

A Correlational Analysis Of Course Retention And Faculty Status In A Community College Setting, Pamela Hutto

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Colleges are under pressure to educate a growing student population, while economic resources in higher education are diminishing. One measure of success for colleges is the ability to retain students. Due to the varied nature of the community college population, measuring student retention is particularly challenging. One facet of student retention is course retention, defined as the successful completion of a course with a grade of C or higher. Course retention is associated with the likelihood of degree completion; therefore, it served as the measure of student retention used in this study. Theoretical models, supported by research, show a link …

Effects Of Using Online Forum For Problem-Solving Skills And Collaborative Construction Of Knowledge In Student Teaching, Jackie Hee-Young Kim

Leadership, Technology & Human Development: Faculty Publications

The purpose of the study was to seek a way to strengthen student teachers’ understanding of the complex nature of teaching and increase their competence in solving problems. To accomplish our goal, we embarked upon a study to explore on a computer-mediated conferencing group model enriched with constructivist principles and features of a community of learners. The study is guided by two major models: Problem Solving Approach Model and Interaction Analysis Model (IAM) for Computer-Mediated Communication rooted in social constructivist theory. This study also is aimed at assessing the quality of interaction by means of IAM for examining social construction …

Update: The Supreme Court And Affirmative Action, Charles J. Russo

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

Few issues in education have generated more ongoing controversy during the last half-century than affirmative action. Supporters view it as a positive step to eliminate the effects of past discrimination. Conversely, critics speak of race-conscious policies that they maintain create greater problems by failing to address how granting preferences today remedies past inequities.

Although typically more contentious in higher education, affirmative action is the centerpiece of this column because of the impact that race-conscious policies can have on K–12 schools.

A Phenomenological Study: Students' Perceptions Of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports In Pennsylvania Middle Schools, Brenda Zack

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to examine the perceptions of middle school students in schools that have implemented School-wide Positive Behavior Supports (SWPBS) at the universal tier with fidelity. Much of the research on SWPBS has focused on achievement gains, discipline improvement, implementation process, and school personnel perceptions. There was a lack of research regarding students' perceptions of their real-life experiences of SWPBS. The rationale for this study was that students' perceptions can assist in improving SWPBS implementation at the universal level and promote implementation for schools considering SWPBS. The central question was what meaning do middle …

Qualitative Legal Research: Issues Pertaining To Student Use Of Personal Handheld Technology, Corie Franklin

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In an effort to support school leaders in policy development, this research is an evaluation of jurisprudence related to student use of personal handheld devices. The qualitative legal analyses of 15 recent court cases representing both federal and state jurisdictions were analyzed to determine patterns and trends within the decisions of the courts. The researcher sought to identify the following: The way the U.S. courts addressed the balance between students' civil liberties and the interest of school officials in maintaining and operating safe, orderly, efficient, and effective learning environments. The identifiable trends within the legal cases related to student use …

Ua12/2/1 Basketball Section, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring basketball.

• Aulbach, Lucas. Expect Big Things from Both WKU Teams This Year – Basketball
• Players to Watch: Lady Toppers – Chastity Gooch, Chaney Means, Bianca McGee, Alexis Govan
• Players to Watch: Toppers – T.J. Price, George Fant, Brandon Harris, Aleksey Rostov
• Lashbrook, Tyler. English Forward Ben Lawson Brings Unique Skill Set to WKU – International Students
• Aulbach, Lucas. Toppers Beginning Quest for Third Straight Sun Belt Title
• Williams, Kyle. Alexis Govan or Go Home
• Williams, Kyle. Lady Toppers Not Sneaking Up on Anyone This Season
• Lashbrook, Tyler. Point Taken: Ray Harper Looks …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Holloway, Kaely. Student Complaints Spur Open Forum – Registration
• Matchen, Quiche. Former CNN Anchor to Speak on Diversity on TV – Soledad O’Brien
• Crumbie, Trey. Students, Volunteers Make Scaring Their Job – Halloween
• Boyd, Kayla. WKU Chosen as YouTube Music Awards Viewing Party Site
• Holloway, Kaely. Charging Station Bill Vetoed by Executive Council
• Pait, Ryan. Ten Spooky TV Episodes to Watch This Halloween
• Kriz, Lindsay. Let’s Stick to Constructive Criticism on Halloween
• Bratcher, Nick. Africa Cannot Afford US Budget Mistakes
• Hilltop Horoscopes
• Fright Night Photo Spread – Halloween
• Conniff, …

Minutes, Arts & Sciences Faculty Meeting, Thursday, October 31, 2013, Arts & Sciences Faculty

The College of Liberal Arts Faculty Minutes

No abstract provided.

Enhancing The Academic And Social Learning Of Irish Undergraduates Through Emotional And Social Skills Development., Aiden Carthy, Celesta Mccann, Sinead Mcgilloway, Colm Mcguinness

Articles

This paper considers the potential merits of emotional competency coaching for undergraduate students. We outline the findings from our previous work which showed, for example, that a sample of First Year undergraduate students failed to engage with coaching primarily because it was not a mandatory aspect of the curricula. An analysis of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) - which details the specific learning outcomes that must be achieved by all Irish academic syllabi found that this framework makes scant reference to the development of social and emotional skills. Therefore, a revised working model of the NFQ is proposed, which …

Terms And Conditions Of Employment In Collective Bargaining Agreements Negotiated By School Boards And Teachers Associations In Pennsylvania School Districts For 2012–2013, Daniel P. Dismuke

Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the typical terms and conditions of employment in 2012-2013 negotiated agreements in Pennsylvania school districts, and to determine if there was a relationship between enrollment size and 5 selected terms and conditions of employment: base salary; highest salary; teacher contribution for one full-time teacher’s personal and dependent health benefit; total yearly sick, personal, bereavement, and emergency days offered; and steps in the grievance process available to teachers who are union members. The population of this study was 498 of the 499 school districts found in the Pennsylvania Department of Education …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Crumbie, Trey. Arabic, Chinese Majors, Land Sale Approved – Regents
• Burton, Kristina. Rocky Horror Screening Set for Capitol Arts
• Matchen, Quiche. National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Goes Back to Its Roots
• Prochazka, Tyler. Though on Pop to Discuss Doctor Who – Dawn Hall
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Email Policies
• Know Your Rights Email Policy Violates Right to Free Speech
• Emslie, Gordon. Response to Oct. 22 Herald Editorial – Registration
• McDowell, Courtney. Parade Causes Transportation Problems – Parking & Transportation
• Marnon, Christian. Grad Remembered for Her Academics, Athletics – …

Minutes, Arts & Sciences Academic Affairs Committee Meeting, Tuesday, October 29, 2013, Arts & Sciences Academic Affairs Committee

Academic Affairs Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Minutes, Arts & Sciences Student Life Committee, Tuesday, October 29, 2013, Arts & Sciences Student Life Committee

Student Life Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Making Of Nova Southeastern University: A Tradition Of Innovation, 1964-2014, Julian M. Pleasants

NSU Books and Book Chapters

Nova Southeastern University is a flourishing university with a fascinating past. Arising from the shared dream of local community businessmen in Broward County, Florida, the university was chartered in 1964. At the time, it had no buildings to its name--just an empty plot of land and a dedicated group of visionary advocates.

On the fiftieth anniversary of NSU’s founding, this book tells the amazing story of what is now one of the largest not-for-profit universities in the United States. Today, Nova Southeastern University serves more than 27,000 students and has produced more than 150,000 alumni. Its main campus in Fort …

Senate Meeting 10/29/13 Vote Record Breakdown, Adam Aldridge

Legislative Branch Publications

No abstract provided.

Senate Meeting 10/29/13 Vote Record, Adam Aldridge

Legislative Branch Publications

No abstract provided.