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The Echo: April 20, 2018, Taylor University

2017-2018 (Volume 105)

Story-telling pays off – Crime against cars: Hard-hitting evidence – Town earns INDOT grant – Interest starts to accrue – Upland Print and Stitch relocates – Holly Kuzmich coming to campus to speak – Student email has changed – Examining environmental endeavors – From the archives: cow creamer collection – Experiencing culture through performance – Taylor University Survival Guide – Spring things are happening (or should be) – Chorale declares the arrival of Spring – A&E Events – Opera offers enjoyment – Faith meets ‘Legend of Zelda’ in prayer – Guest View – Christ-centered environmental action – Rice Bell Tower …

Strangers In A Strange Land: A Phenomenological Study Of Ell Students' Experiences With Anxiety, Gary Steven Abbott

Theses and Dissertations

A primary tenet of community colleges is open access. However, offering open access and ensuring completion are two different matters, especially for students who may not be as college ready as others. One group of students are English Language Learner (ELL) who, apart from all the other challenges new college students must face, have the added challenges of adapting to a new language and culture and the ensuing anxiety those challenges create. In order to understand the meaning these students make of experiences with anxiety, a hermeneutical phenomenological study following van Manen's (2014) methodology was conducted with five ELL participants …

Honors Research Symposium Program Spring 2018, Georgia Southern University

Honors College: News & Publications (2008-2020)

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Chimes: April 20, 2018, Calvin College

Chimes

McKibben speaks on climate change at FFW by Yolanda Chow

Revised vision statement reflects community feedback by Josh Parks

Gender-neutral bathroom plan implemented by Samantha Ballast

Students host Calvin's first dance marathon by Dana Drosdick

BANFF Mountains Film Festival climbs into the CFAC by Blake Staat

Raw emotions by Calvin Yurko

Co-founder of AJS presents on efforts to end police corruption in Honduras by Ben Demaso

We should value Calvin's diverse student leadership by Dana Drosdick

Let's talk about the F-word: fundamentalism by Connor Veenstra

Ursinus College Celebration Of Student Achievement (Cosa) Schedule Of Events, 2018, Office Of Academic Affairs

Celebration of Student Achievement Schedules

This schedule details the performances, panels, talks and poster presentations held on the thirteenth annual Ursinus College CoSA day.

Dominican Republic Ecotourism Pioneer To Deliver Rwu Commencement Address, Edward Fitzpatrick

Featured News Story

A pioneer in the ecotourism industry and a leading businessman in the Dominican Republic, Frank R. Rainieri, will deliver the commencement address when more than 1,100 students graduate from Roger Williams University on Saturday, May 19.

Csbs Inspire Student Research & Engagement Conference [Program] April 9, 2018, University Of Northern Iowa

INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference Programs

A program for the INSPIRE conference where undergraduate and graduate students present their research, internship, volunteer and study abroad experiences, club activities and creative performances.

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

Staff Council Minutes

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2018 Eagle Showcase Program, Division Of Student Affairs, Leadership And Community Engagement, Service Learning

Eagle Showcase: Excellence in Service-Learning (Archived)

2018 Eagle Showcase Program

The Best Therapist Has Fur And Four Legs, Jordyn Boesch, Sarah Boggs, Mark Campbell, Sarah Elam, Chelsea Hunley

Celebration of Student Scholarship Poster Sessions Archive

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Spectrum, Volume 40, Number 10, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Annual academic festival showcases student research -- Shooting at YouTube headquarters -- SHU announces new superintendent program -- Game design program ranked as one of the best in trhe US -- Dunkin Donuts announces new snack -- Dance team competes at Daytona nationals -- Men's rugby do community service during spring slate -- Men's volleyball wraps up season

Spectrum, Volume 40, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Sacred Heart’s annual Academic Festival, to be held April 20 and organized by the Committee for Undergraduate Research, is the finale of all the activities regarding undergraduate research at the university --Sacred Heart University will introduce their new (093) state certification program in Fall 2018 for educators seeking to become future superintendents of public schools across America --Princeton Review has ranked SHU's gaming program as one of the best in the country for their undergraduate and graduate game design programs --Sophomore Christina Magliocco will be participating in the Girls Who Invest online program --“In the Heights” : A …

Creative Collaboration In Higher Education: A Guide For Distance Learning Technologies, Christopher D. Howes

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the College of Education at Morehead State University by Christopher D. Howes on April 13, 2018.

The Alumni Connection: Tv Producer Shares Field-Reporting Experience With Journalism Students, Jill Rodrigues

Featured News Story

Kathleen Kiely ’13 takes students into the field as she reports for WCVB TV’s “Chronicle”. Jill Rodrigues.

Brain Tumor Therapy Is Going To The Dogs, Staff

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The Grizzly, April 12, 2018, Valerie Osborne, Emily Shue, Kayla O'Mahoney, Lisa Nghe, Courtney A. Duchene, Sophia Dibattista, Julie Krasutsky, Skyler L. Gailing, Paige Szmodis, Xichang Wu, Taylor Schaeffer, Gabriela Howell

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

"The Distance Between Us": Ursinus Welcomes Mexican-American Author Reyna Grande • Lantern Launch Celebrates All Things Creative About Ursinus • Berman Museum Opens Annual Student Exhibition • International Perspective: Easter Festivities in Prague Recall Student's Childhood Celebrations • Senior Awarded Fulbright Scholarship • Students Present at Celebration of Student Achievement • Summer Looks Bright for Dr. Lori Daggar • Opinions: Ursinus Needs More Science Labs for Humanities Students; Facebook's Data Scandal Reveals Need for Privacy Protection • Men's Lax Maintains Optimism Amid Rocky Season • T&F Impresses in Outdoor Opener

The Inkwell, Armstrong State University

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

2018 Abstract Booklet, Undergraduate Research Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Complete Schedule of Events for the 20th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Examining Jordanians' Attitudes Towards Five Types Of Developmental Disabilities, Najah Zaaeed Drph, Mohammad M. Mohammad, Peter Gleason, Khaled A. Bahjri Md, Naomi Modeste

Journal of Refugee & Global Health

Background: The diagnosis and reported rates of persons with developmental disabilities (PWDDs) in Jordan is steadily increasing. Although initiatives have been implemented to improve the lives of PWDDs, attitudes towards PWDDs hinder successful inclusion in the Jordanian society.

Objectives: To examine the relationship between Jordanians socio-economic status and attitudes towards persons with developmental disabilities: autism, blindness, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and muscular dystrophy.

Methods: Jordanians (N=259), ages 18-65 were recruited for this convergent parallel, mixed-methods study. Participants completed the modified 40-item Community Living Attitude Scale-developmental disability (CLAS-DD) and the modified Intellectual Disability Literacy Scale consisting of five vignettes, representing each …

Absence Of A Transcription Factor Halts Tooth Development In Mid-Stride, Jeff Hansen

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Csi4fs - A Markerless Augmented Reality Application For Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Training, Ian Levstein

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the College of Education at Morehead State University by Ian Levstein on April 9, 2018.

Getting To Square One: Managing Cognitive Load, Eleanor Wittrup

Pacific's Annual Assessment Conference

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#Turnupri Youth Summit Demystifies Process Of Reaching College And Career Goals, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

Featured News Story

More than 300 Rhode Island youth will take part in April 18-19 summit at RWU School of Continuing Studies, AS220 and Providence Public Library.

2018-04-05 Faculty Regent Report To The Faculty Senate, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Jonathan Pidluzny

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Regent Report presented to the Faculty Senate on April 5, 2018.

2018-04-05 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter for April 5, 2018.

Leading The Way To Neuroscience Diversity, Jeff Hansen

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Leading The Way To Neuroscience Diversity, Jeff Hansen

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13th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], April 3, 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. University Honors Program., Iowa State University. Honors Program., University Of Iowa. Honors Program.

Research in the Capitol Programs

Program of research presentations given at the Capitol by students from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa.

Students’ Perspectives On A Gap-Funded Program: The Community Scholarship Program Of Mccracken County, Kentucky, Karen R. Hlinka, Kevin L. Gericke, S. Renea Akin, Lisa G. Stephenson

Journal of Student Financial Aid

In 2010, McCracken County, Kentucky implemented the Community Scholarship Program (CSP) to provide graduates of high schools in the county an opportunity to receive a tuition-free community college education. Quantitative data was collected throughout the various stages of student progress through the program. As the first cohort of CSP students approached graduation from West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) in Spring 2016, we initiated a qualitative study. We interviewed 19 of the 88 continuously enrolled students from the first CSP cohort in a series of three focus groups in February and March of 2016. Those group interviews focused on …

Faculty Achievements, April 2018, Otterbein University

Faculty Achievement Reports

No abstract provided.