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A Low-Intensity, Hybrid Design Between A "Traditional" And A "Course-Based" Research Experience Yields Positive Outcomes For Science Undergraduate Freshmen And Shows Potential For Large-Scale Application, Thushani Rodrigo-Peiris, Lin Xiang, Vincent M. Cassone

Biology Faculty Publications

Based on positive student outcomes, providing research experiences from early undergraduate years is recommended for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors. To this end, we designed a novel research experience called the “STEMCats Research Experience” (SRE) for a cohort of 119 second-semester freshmen with diverse college preparatory levels, demographics, and academic majors. The SRE targeted student outcomes of enhancing retention in STEM majors, STEM competency development, and STEM academic performance. It was designed as a hybrid of features from apprenticeship-based traditional undergraduate research experience and course-based undergraduate research experience designs, considering five factors: 1) an authentic research experience, 2) …

The Reality And The Perception Of Greek Life At Grand Valley State University, Katherine Smigelski

Honors Projects

This research was conducted in order to determine whether Grand Valley’s Greek life atmosphere is stereotypical of Greek life around the country, as portrayed in the media, or if the reality is better than the perception. 179 responses were collected from current Grand Valley State University members of Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association organizations to determine whether their reality of their organizations is accurate compared to the perception of their organizations.

Genius: Scie-Nce Access For Unde-Represente-D University Parties, Kaitlin Palmer

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

The School of Natural Sciences (SNS) houses the biology, marine science, and environmental science, technology, and policy majors which have low retention rates. The Science Student Success (S3) Program was created as a toolbox for first-generation and low socioeconomic college students to receive support and access to the resources they need to help them succeed. Three S3 Program students were interviewed to obtain their viewpoints on what should be done to improve the success and retention of first-generation and low-income SNS students. From an analysis of the students’ interviews and the scholarly literature, three factors emerged as important to increase …

Instructor Humor As A Tool To Increase Student Engagement, Carl Christman

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

As various stakeholders examine the value and quality of higher education, a greater emphasis is being put on educational outcomes. There is constant focus on improving the quality of undergraduate education and one of the keys to this is understanding what makes a good instructor. Effective instructors rely on a variety of tools and techniques to engage their students and help them learn. One common tool that instructors in higher education rely on in the classroom is humor.

The primary research question this study is attempting to answer is: In what ways, if any, does humor infused instruction promote high …

5th Annual Sustainability Report, Saint Mary's College Of California

Sustainability Report

No abstract provided.

2018 December, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for December of 2018.

Colonized And Racist Indigenous Campus Tour, Robin Starr Minthorn, Christine A. Nelson

Journal of Critical Scholarship on Higher Education and Student Affairs

This article explores the macro-structural aspects of college campuses and environments to understand how higher education institutions have created, maintained, and justified hostile campus climates against Indigenous students. It uncovers the embedded racist and genocidal values that are often cherished through dominant campus tours. This includes addressing how an incomplete understanding of history leads to centering oppressive values that disenfranchise Indigenous students in higher education. Offered is an abbreviated interpretation of the concept of Power and Place (Deloria & Wildcat, 2001), centering critical Indigenous values in the assessment. The case study articulates the historical and contemporary aspects of space and …

Earth Changers Made Here, Andrews University

Student Movement V. 103 (2018-2019)

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25th Annual Toy Drive To Brighten The Lives Of Children In The Birmingham Community, Alicia Rohan

Browse All News

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Spectrum, Volume 41, Issue 11, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Pioneers tie for NEC championship -- Local burglary updates -- International education week -- Do students feel safe going out -- Woman in business event -- Black Student Union host first event -- Club football conference champs -- Equestrian team wins home show -- Swimming and diving raises awareness for epilepsy -- Marottolo reaches 100 wins as men's ice hockey coach

Volume 116, Number 9 - Tuesday, November 27, 2018, Saint Mary's College Of California

The Collegian

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Mynews, Georgia Southern University

My News (2014-2020)

• Toys for Tots Collection 11/26
• Course Wrapper Conversation 4 p.m. 11/27
• Vietnam Veterans Exhibit 4 p.m. 11/27
• Countdown to Commencement 6 p.m. 11/27
• 31st Annual Christmas Pottery Sale 9 a.m. 11/28
• Dining Commons Holiday Dinner 5 p.m. 11/28
• Coffee with the Provost 9:30 a.m. 11/29
• Children's Vegetable Garden at the Botanic Garden 3:30 p.m. 11/29
• All Fired Up Holiday: Exhibition & Sale 4 p.m. 11/29

• David, Jerusalem and the Coming Messiah: A History of an 7 p.m. 11/29

• Jazz Ensemble Concert 7:30 p.m. 11/29

• Georgia Southern's Birthday Bash! 12 p.m. 11/30

• Final Exams 12/1

• Stress Less Wagon 6 p.m. 12/2 …

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The Echo: November 16, 2018, Taylor University

2018-2019 (Volume 106)

TU professor puts dreams in motion with religious grant – Alumnus flies into world championship – Taylor investigates Samuel Morris mold rumors – Taylor stands out in study abroad ranking – Taylor Travels – Taylor hosts Truth at Work Conference – Taylor Ethics Bowl team qualifies ninth year in row for nationals – Penthouse Christmas Open House – Men of grace find second chances at Grace House – Three ways students can give back for the holidays – Lasting impact of Lighthouse trips – Empty Bowls raises money and awareness – Weekly Crossword – Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets …

Chimes: November 16, 2018, Calvin College

Chimes

President Le Roy turns down pay increases while receiving total compensation at peer median by Yolanda Chow

Calvin sells Ladies Literary Club property by Ellington Smith

"Heralding Africa's Redemption": history professor working on book by Jose M. Hernandez

"The Little Free Library" comes to Commons patio by Annette Espinoza

Collegiate group grows, supports gender diversity in engineering by Michal Rubingh

The Hate U Give, gave us the discussions we needed by Mimi Mutesa

Knights receive individual honors for success by Patrick Roelofs

Philosophy profs discuss Wolterstorff's book on liturgy by Garrett Strpko

Student Entrepreneurs, Sarah Moss

The Voice

No abstract provided.

When Passion Meets Talent, Andrews University

Student Movement V. 103 (2018-2019)

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, November 2018, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Usury And The Common Good, Jim Wishloff

Journal of Vincentian Social Action

The human person’s social nature makes justice and the common good subjects of immense importance. St. Thomas Aquinas defines justice as “the habit whereby a man renders to each one his due by a constant and perpetual will” (Aquinas, 1948, II-II, q.58, a.1). Looking more closely at the definition, we see that justice resides in and perfects the rational will. By willing to be just we perfect our moral personhood. The essence of the virtue is to give to others what is their right by virtue of their nature as human beings. Thus, justice inclines us to think of and …

An Enzyme In Immune Cells Plays Essential Role In Host Defense Against Tuberculosis, Staff

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Volume 116, Number 8 - Tuesday, November 13, 2018, Saint Mary's College Of California

The Collegian

No abstract provided.

The George-Anne Inkwell Edition, Georgia Southern University

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 41, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: The two major candidates for governor of Connecticut are Democratic businessman Ned Lamont and Republican businessman Bob Stefanowski --Fairfield Chief of Police Gary MacNamara will be retiring and joining SHU to become the new Executive Director of Public Safety and Governmental Affairs --Nursing Students Petition for Graduation Cords --Perspectives: Zodiac Signs: Do you believe them? --Perspectives on social media and Instagram --November is Epilepsy Awareness Month / editorial by Bryana Cielo --According to SHU Pioneers website, at each home game The Outpost will feature a different local brewery --Through Asset 360 SHU was able to donate used desks, …

Big Change From Small Player - Mitochondrial Background Modulates Whole Body Metabolism And Gene Expression, Staff

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Hlc Accreditation Final Report - November 2018, University Of Missouri-St. Louis

UMSL Accreditation

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After A Cystic Fibrosis 'Miracle,' Researchers Are Exploring Ways To Reach Millions More, Staff

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Closing The Academia-Practice Gap In Corporate Sustainability Management Research: Challenges And Bridges, Tim Breitbarth, David M. Herold

Journal of Environmental Sustainability

While corporate sustainability management research in universities has contributed to a greater understanding of sustainability, its current form has limited capacity to make a meaningful impact outside of academia. When it comes to the structures and concepts on which corporate sustainability management research is built, previous research has focused on inadequate principles and has been driven by a system that neglects solutions for real-word problems. This paper identifies four critical challenges that need to be addressed to reach the point of linking corporate sustainability management research with science and industry. This article argues that the normative foundation of universities together …

Japanese Music Focus Of Nov. 15 Recital, Shannon Thomason

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Chimes: November 2, 2018, Calvin College

Chimes

"Red Dead Redemption II" forces players to survive Wild West by Garrett Strpko

"Foodietravelours": Esther Ryou, senior, starts food marketing business by Sam Ballast

Former Dutch politician calls for US and EU cooperation by Jose M. Hernandez

Sir Sly and Joywave bring personal, theatrical energy to CFAC stage by Garrett Strpko

Knights defeat Hornets in first round of MIAA tournament by Jose M. Hernandez

Calvin College Alumni Choir allows grads to sing with a national reputation by Madalyn Buursma

Barn Party Ignites Signature Event Attended By 400+, Andrews University

Student Movement V. 103 (2018-2019)

No abstract provided.

Sjsu Erfa News, Winter 2018, San Jose State University, Emeritus And Retired Faculty Association

Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association (ERFA) Newsletter

Volume 32, Number 2