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The Personal Librarian Program At The University Of Richmond: An Interview With Lucretia Mcculley, Lucretia Mcculley, Cy Dillon

University Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications

In the fall of 2010, two well-known liberal arts institutions, Drexel University in Philadelphia and Wesleyan University of Middletown, Connecticut, began programs that provided “personal librarians” for incoming freshmen. This apparently new idea received some notice in higher education news feeds, and was even featured in Library Journal’s Newsletter.

Academic librarians are always inquisitive, of course, and a national discussion about the history of such programs began quickly in a variety of listservs. Within a few days it was revealed that the concept was far from new, and that the first successful version was still flourishing at the University of …

La Producción De Investigación En Las Universidades Privadas: Estudio De Un Caso, Gus Gregorutti

Faculty Publications

This case study describes how Tecnológico de Monterrey, in northern Mexico, has experienced a qualitative and quantitative increase in its intellectual productivity. In less than ten years, this university has moved from generating few ideas to being one of most distinguished Mexican private universities in the production of knowledge, patents and several research-derived businesses. This work explores how the re-elaboration of the institutional mission and the implementation of a model of research classes, among others, were decisive factors to increase the production of ideas. In this way, the university has increased its visibility and international ranking, attracting qualified re-searchers, developing …

O Debate Ciências Versus Humanidades No Século Xix: Reflexões Sobre O Ensino De Ciências No Collegio De Pedro Ii [The Science Vs. Humanities Debate In The Xix Century: Reflections On The Teaching Of The Sciences In The College Pedro Ii], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia

Education Faculty Publications

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The Jepson School: Liberal Arts As Leadership Studies, Joanne B. Ciulla

Jepson School of Leadership Studies articles, book chapters and other publications

Around twenty years ago, I joined the faculty of the University of Richmond to help design the Jepson School of Leadership Studies.The easiest way to understand Jepson is as a liberal arts school with an explicit focus on the study of leadership. Our students take courses in history, philosophy, psychology, political science, and so on. These courses draw on the methodology and content of a discipline to understand leadership as a phenomenon and a practice. So as a school, we are multidisciplinary and some of our classes are interdisciplinary. By taking a liberal art approach to leadership studies, the Jepson …

Assessing The Impact Of Mandated Standards For Teaching On United States History Achievement Scores In Public Schools, Erick W. Nason

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate how a well developed and validated national standard for United States history can affect public school achievement levels. Currently, there is no mandated national standard for United States history; rather it has been left to the respective states to create their own. This study focused on the state of Virginia, which has been able to meet both the nationally mandated adequate yearly progress (AYP) level, and achieve high proficiency levels in United States history achievement. This comparative case study examined two neighboring states of similar demographics: Virginia which made both the AYP …

The Effects Of Writer's Workshop On Writing Achievement In The Kindergarten Classroom, Mary Mester

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Only one quarter of American students in Grades 4, 8, and 12 were considered at or above the proficient level in writing in 2002 and 2007. The purpose of this quantitative study was to identify the effect of the instructional strategy known as writer's workshop on students' writing achievement. Writer's workshop is an instructional strategy involving daily writing and systematic lessons. The research question guiding this study examined the writing achievement of students taught through writer's workshop versus students taught through the county's writing curriculum which utilizes journal writing on a regular basis but does not involve systematic lessons or …

Effectively Using Presentation Technology In The History Classroom, Scott Louis Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In spite of increased use of technology in the history classroom, the impact of technology remains low on student retention and comprehension of historical information. This project study examined the manner in which PowerPoint slides in history classes are formatted and the elements they contain for effective use. The literature related to best methods was reviewed to reveal practices that lead to the highest levels of comprehension and retention and how those practices could be implemented in PowerPoint presentations. This grounded theory study in the field of cognition and instruction centered on a high school that successfully implements technology in …

Examining Students' Reflections On Literacy Activities Focused On Poetry Reading And Writing, Celeste Long

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Motivation, which is based on experience, is crucial in promoting literacy acquisition; however, little research has explored what children experience during literacy activities such as poetry reading and writing. This phenomenological study explored what elementary students experienced during literacy activities focused on poetry. Educational reform inspired by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is based on a narrow range of quantitative research and does not consider the multifaceted nature of literacy and the experiences of the learner. Bruner's psychocultural theory and the belief that an individual's experiences are the core of existence were the philosophical and theoretical frameworks …

Teacher Experiences With Credit-Related Finance Education, Nikan Arapoff

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Recent financial problems have highlighted the portion of financial literacy classes related to credit and spending. The recent bursting of the real estate asset bubble and the ongoing economic crisis framed the research question for this study regarding the experiences of social studies and business teachers in teaching coursework in credit-related finance management. The purpose of this study was to understand teacher experiences in the classroom that involved teaching financial information related to consumer credit. The study was based on the theoretical foundations of constructivism and a synthesis of related economic and educational thought. A qualitative, constructivist, and interpretive case …

Teacher-Student Relationships And Student Writing Achievement, Jacqueline Hilary Blackmore

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Past research has shown that learner-centered environments can improve students' self-esteem and increase their academic skills. The purpose of this study was to determine whether teaching the core curriculum within a caring classroom environment increases students ability to communicate effectively and perform at higher achievement levels in writing. The study addressed the experiences of teachers in implementing a new writing program with a strong emphasis on social skill development as a precursor to good writing. Guided by the social learning theories of Dewey, Rogers, and Vygotsky, who contended that social interaction is vital to the development of cognition, a qualitative …

The Grizzly, December 9, 2010, Katie Callahan, Briana Brukilacchio, Allison Cavanaugh, Lisa Jobe, Sean Miller, Michael Delaney, Danielle Chmelewski, Jonathan Palismano, Sarah Bollert, Stephen Hayman, Josh Aungst, Carly Siegler, Kyu Chul Shin, Anna Larouche, Shane Eachus, Nick Pane

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

UC Performing Arts to Come Together • Conflux Festival Allows for Innovative Technology • UCompost Continues to Help Create Change on Campus • Breakthroughs in Science Bring New Insight • UC Students Embrace Gaming and Some Late Night Fun • Clarifying the Calamity of Clamer Hall Renovations • Local Holiday Light Displays Worth Checking Out • Banning of Four Loko May Not Bring Change • Internship Profile: Inki Hong • Opinion: Korean War Could Cause International Problems; Review of the Diversity Monologues • Men's Basketball Looks to Grow Throughout Season • Indoor Track and Field Begins Season

The Grizzly, November 18, 2010, Katie Callahan, Briana Brukilacchio, Jennifer Beigel, Kaitlyn Ott, Lisa Jobe, Katie Haldeman, Christine Dobisch, Alyse Reid, Kevin Tallon, Elizabeth Burns, Elisa Diprinzio, Kate Kehoe, Sarah Bollert, Jessica Orbon, Kyu Chul Shin, Josh Aungst, Michael Delaney, Monty Reeder, Nick Pane

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

B'Naturals Sing Their Way to Success • Mellon Teaching and Learning Initiative Introduced to Ursinus • Ursinus College Facilities Continues to Shape Campus • Seismic Step Team Holds Fundraiser • Open Mic Night • Ursinus Students Take a STAND for Justice • "Merchant of Venice" • UCARE Promotes Wismer on Wheels • Fight the Yawn With Up 'Til Dawn • An "Empire of Dirt" • Internship Profile: Maggie Stauffer • Opinions: UC Should Remain a Wet Campus; Ursinus Should Become a Dry Campus; U.S. and India Look to Strengthen International Ties • Football Clinches Three-Way Tie for C.C. Title

The Grizzly, November 11, 2010, Katie Callahan, Allison Nichols, Lisa Jobe, Elizabeth Burns, Christine Dobisch, Sara Hourwitz, Traci Johnson, Sarah Bollert, Christopher Michael, Anna Larouche, Carly Siegler, Josh Aungst, Nick Pane, Shane Eachus

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

UC Students Reach Out to Collegeville • Wireless Internet on Campus Causes Problems for Students • Career Services Offers Five Tips for Successful Networking • Animal Rights Group Comes to UC • Community Involvement • Students Celebrate National Novel Writing Month • Senior Spotlight: Katie "Gigs" Gigl • Leadership at UC • Internship Profile: Elisa DiPrinzio • Opinions: Fringe Candidate Goes Viral; Play Review: Breakaway's "Never Swim Alone" Proves Big Hit • Field Hockey Wins Seventh Straight Title • Ursinus Football Comes Up Short Against Muhlenberg

The Grizzly, November 4, 2010, Katie Callahan, Stephen Hayman, Jennifer Beigel, Lisa Jobe, Michael Delaney, Alyse Reid, Elizabeth Burns, Kaitlyn Ott, Sarah Bollert, Jessica Orbon, Taylor Sparks, Josh Tannenbaum, Kristin Daly-Barnes, Nick Pane, Sara Sherr

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Ursinus College Announces 13th President • Study Abroad Programs Give Students New Opportunities • Putting a Stop to the Climate Crisis One Meal at a Time • Berman Museum Continues Celebrating 20 Years • Wind Ensemble Performs in Lenfest • George Belaires: Looking for Fame in the Future • Tenure Candidate Dr. Joel Bish Feels at Home at Ursinus • UC Promotes Cancer Awareness • Internship Profile: Aimee Petronglo • Halloween Costume Inventory • Cover Up That Skin • Response to Annie Re's Letter to the Editor • Students React to New UC President • UC Cheerleading Squad "Rises" to …

The Grizzly, October 28, 2010, Katie Callahan, Joshua C. Walsh, Sara Hourwitz, Michael Delaney, Lisa Jobe, Danielle Chmelewski, Kate Kehoe, Elisa Diprinzio, Sarah Bollert, Traci Johnson, Stephen Hayman, Greta Martikainen-Watcke, Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Junot Diaz Speaks to Ursinus Campus • Berman Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Open House • Active Minds Talks About Mental Illness • Ursinus Music Department Active on Campus • UC Homecoming 2010 • Senior Explores Middle East • Students Celebrate Writing • Internship Spotlight: Jason Ward • Finally, Ursinus Creates an Arena for Race Relations • Once Upon a Potty • Letter to the Editor • Hey UC, Give Me a [Fall] Break • Bears Travel in Packs During Cross Country Season • Women's Rugby Takes on Scranton This Saturday

The Grizzly, October 14, 2010, Katie Callahan, Alyse Reid, Elizabeth Burns, Jarod Groome, Lisa Jobe, Joshua C. Walsh, Traci Johnson, Katie Haldeman, Anna Larouche, Stephen Hayman, Sara Hourwitz, Kyu Chul Shin, Sarah Bollert, Shane Eachus, Monty Reeder, Allison Nichols

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Coming Out Weekend Met with High Emotions • Goucher College Assesses Ursinus for Teagle Grant • Ursinus Students Get a Little "Cuckoo" in Preparation for Play • Plans for "Strassburger Commons" Underway • Guest Choreographer Dances Onto the Ursinus Campus • Faculty Member Cathy Young Receives Puffin Grant • Not All Sports are Created Equal • Ursinus Play Review • Chalking on Campus Brings Good Vibes • Japan's Concession Signals Chinese Dominance • Ursinus Says Goodbye to SATs • Football Remains Undefeated Behind Quarterback • Gymnastics Kicks Off Pre-Season

The Grizzly, October 7, 2010, Katie Callahan, Elisa Diprinzio, Sarah Bollert, Michael Delaney, Lisa Jobe, Ashley Cattai, Kyu Chul Shin, Katie Haldeman, Traci Johnson, Jennifer Beigel, Sean Miller, Josh Tannenbaum, Carly Siegler, Amber Samuels, Kevin Tallon, Monty Reeder, Sara Hourwitz

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Career Services Recognized as LGBTQA Certified • Berman Museum Celebrates Community within Collegeville • Residents of Reimert Hall Collect Can Tabs for Troops • UC Goes Pink '10 • Novak's Art Exhibit Shares History of Baseball • CAB October Preview • Ursinus Dance Group Knows How to Move It • Seeking Tenure: Professor Gregory Scranton, MCS • School Spirit with Mucus • Sounding Off on UC Ginkgo Trees • Men's Lacrosse Joins in the Fight Against Cancer

On The Ethical Possibility Of Sustainability: A Challenge For Higher Education, Eric Bain-Selbo

Philosophy & Religion Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, September 30, 2010, Katie Callahan, Michael Delaney, Lisa Jobe, Danielle Chmelewski, Christopher Michael, Traci Johnson, Alyse Reid, Jessica Orbon, Sean Miller, Kaitlyn Ott, Sarah Bollert, Elizabeth Burns, Robert Dawley, Ellen Dawley, Elisa Diprinzio, Stephen Hayman, Jennifer Beigel, Joshua C. Walsh, Kyu Chul Shin, Shane Eachus, Kate Kehoe, Nick Pane, Jarod Groome, Sara Sherr

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

President Emeritus John R. Strassburger: In Memoriam • Moving Memorial Service in Bomberger Hall Honors Late President • Students Test Out New Foods with SASA • Student Achievement in the Arts • The Makings of a More Colorful Ursinus Campus • UC Fringe Festival • Family Day Brings Community Together • Video Games Heighten Reflexes • UC SERV Changes Name to UC EMS • UC Alumni: Reflections on a Legacy • Seeking Tenure: Dr. Louise Woodstock • Strassburger Supports Biology • Strassburger Leaves UC with Pride • Remembering President Emeritus John Strassburger • President Strassburger Revitalizes Courts to Scoreboards • …

Volume Cxxviii, Number 2, September 24, 2010, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.