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Full Issue, Number 36, Fall 2012

Intersections

No abstract provided.

Honors In Chile: New Engagements In The Higher Education System, Juan Carlos Skewes, Carlos Alberto Cioce Sampaio, Frederick J. Conway

Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council Online Archive

Honors programs are rare in Latin America, and in Chile they were unknown before 2003. At the Universidad Austral de Chile, an interdisciplinary group of scholars linked to environmental studies put forward a pilot project for implementing a new experience in higher education. Challenged by an educational environment where (i) apathy and mediocrity have taken over the classrooms, (ii) monodisciplinary training rules the university campus, and (iii) authoritarian teaching persists, this has been an experiment in new ways of approaching the classroom. Stimulated by experiences in the USA, a project proposal was written, finding support in the Chilean Secretary of …

An Exploration Of The Spiritual Roots Of The Midcareer Faculty Experience, Virginia S. Lee, Dorothe J. Bach, Richard N. Muthiah

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

No abstract provided.

Biztech Winter 2012, Southern Adventist University

BizTech – School of Business Newsletter (Retired)

The winter 2012 edition of BizTech features articles on the business society, visiting accounting firms, and the marketing club's trip to New York.

Binford, Lewis R., Alan J. Osborn

Department of Anthropology: Faculty Publications

Binford challenged anthropologists and archaeologists to expand the scope of their research, to develop more rigorous methodologies for data collection and analysis, and to think more critically. Science is a marathon without a finish line. Our understanding of past and present human behavior and cultural systems does not come easily. Social scientists can produce reliable knowledge by means of an iterative process that involves generating, testing, and refining (or rejecting) explanatory models. These models are, then, combined to construct scientific theories. The robust consequences of these theories are then continually scrutinized and evaluated. Binford continually made use of the complex …

Acuta Enews January 2012 Vol. 41, No. 1

ACUTA Newsletters

ln This lssue...

1 Board Approves Slate of Nominees

2 From the President: New Building Network Designs at BC............ .--.Joseph Harrington, Boston College

3 Nominate a Colleague for the ACUTA Ruth A Michalecki Leadership Award

4 Member Benefit of the Month: Monthly Newsletter Subscriptions

4 Today's ACUTA for Today's CIO ................. Keith Fowlkes, UVA Wise

5 ACUTA Webinar: The Challenges of Mobile Connectivity

5 Board Report............... Riny Ledgerwood, SDSU

6 Info Links.............. .....Randy Hayes, Univ. of Northern Iowa

7 How Transdisciplinarity Will Help Workers Thrive ...................James Fraleigh, Apollo Research Institute

8 Committee Corner

8 Thanks to Event Sponsors in 2011 …

College Of Agricultural Sciences And Natural Resources: 19th Annual Report August 1, 2011-July 31, 2012

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR): Annual Reports

Introduction excerpt

Nineteenth Annual Report for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR). Reflects on the accomplishments of our faculty, staff and students and offers a review the year, and serves as an archive of accomplishments for the College. Primarily covers the period August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012.

 IANR 2025 action plans initiated and many goals and objectives already accomplished;

 Summer Sessions is assigned to each College;

 Online Worldwide maturing as a multi-campus consortium;

 120 credit hour degree requirement (reduced from 125) approved by College degree programs;

 Entomology celebrates its 100th …

Senate Bill (A) 53-059 Annual Budget Bill 2013-2014, Adam Aldridge

Legislative Branch Publications

No abstract provided.

Power And Authority In The Student-Instructor Relationship In A Restorative Practices-Based Graduate Program, John W. Bailie

Educational Studies Dissertations

This study examined power and authority in the student–instructor relationship in a restorative practices–based graduate program. This qualitative investigation utilized a narrative approach. Ten alumni of the International Institute for Restorative Practices master’s degree programs were engaged in a one-time face-to-face interview and document review of their final master’s degree capstone papers. A listening guide voice-centered method was used as the primary data analysis method. This study found that participants used highly consistent language when describing the teachers and professors who were most meaningful to them, regardless of life stage. The second finding was that participants had meaningful personal experiences …

Pacific Review Winter 2012, Alumni Association Of The University Of The Pacific

Pacific Magazine and Pacific Review

No abstract provided.

12 Museum Theorists At Play, Marian Howard, Lauren Appel, Nicole Ferrin, David Vining, Katherine Hillman, Marissa Corwin, Berry Stein, Nicole Keller, William Elliston, David Bowles, Tiffany Reedy, Kathryn Eliza Harris, Liat Olenick

All Faculty and Staff Papers and Presentations

Introduction by Lauren Appel
1. Learning by Do-weyan, by Marian Howard, with Nicole Ferrin
2: Dewey Defines Himself and Education, by David Vining
3. Benjamin Ives Gilman: Arts in People’s Lives, by Katherine Hillman
4. John Cotton Dana: The Social Construction of Museums, by Marissa Corwin
5. Piaget in the Art Museum: Constructing Knowledge Through Active Engagement, by Berry Stein
6. Lev Vygotsky: The Social Aspects of Learning, by Nicole Keller
7. Paulo Freire: Literacy, Democracy, and Context, by Nicole Keller
8. Maxine Greene: Aesthetic Education, by Lauren Appel
9. Howard Gardner and Multiple Intelligence Theory: A Practical Application of …

Learning Experiences Of International Students In Online Course : Mixed Methods Study, Gulnara Sadykova

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

This study explored the learning experiences of international students in fully online courses offered through a US university. Employing a sociocultural framework, particularly ideas put forward by Russian psychologists L. Vygotsky and American scholars R. Scollon and S. W. Scollon, the study examined the interplay of host and native cultures in an online learning environment and studied its effect on international students' learning experiences, specifically on the learning experiences of one focal student from China.

Academically Adrift: Limited Learning On College Campuses, Steve Conn, Josh Wymore

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

No abstract provided.

Growth No. 11 (2012) - Full Issue

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

The full issue of the eleventh edition of Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development.

Scholarship And Relationship In The Integration Of Faith And Learning, Keith Starcher

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

In this paper I review some of the literature on the integration of faith and learning (IFL) and reflect on my implementation of IFL inside the classroom, outside the classroom and within my discipline (marketing). I also reflect on what the Lord is teaching me about teaching.

Inquiro 6 (Complete Issue), Inquiro Staff

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Genistein After Spinal Cord Injury In Male Rodents, Roxanne Lockhart, Candace Floyd

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 43-47

Synergistic Effects Of Nicotine And Angiotensin Ii: Implications For Progression Of Chronic Kidney Disease In Smokers, C. Yoonhee Ryder, Edgar A. Jaimes

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 54-56

Design Of A Torsion Tester For Study Of The Effects Of Diabetes And Obesity On Murine Bone Properties, Brandon Sherrod, Shawn Gilbert, Krista Casazza, Alan Eberhardt

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 36-42

University Of Nebraska- Lincoln Fact Book 2011-2012

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Administration: Reports, Papers, Publications, and Presentations

Fact Book Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................... 1

Table of Contents .......................................................................................... 2

General Information

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Core Values ................................................ 4

The Role of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ........................................ 5

The Missions of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ......................................... 5

Teaching...................................................................................................... 6

Research. .............................................................................. 7

Service........................................................................................... 7

Institutional and Professional Accreditations..................................................... 8

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Administrative Organization Chart ................... 11

Student Credit Hours (SCH)

Total SCH: Fall Semester Since 1979 ....................................................... 12

Total SCH: Spring Semester Since 1993 ......................................................... 13

SCH by College and Course Level, Fall and Spring Semester - 5 Year Trend ..... 14

SCH by College and …

Leadership: Building A Team Using Structured Activities, Olivia Rivas, Irma S. Jones

Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications

Educators strive to anticipate reactions or outcomes of instruction so that the learning or acquiring of information by others is as pain-free as possible. Leaders also strive to build cohesiveness and trust in groups or teams of employees so that the end goal or task is produced in a timely manner. However, setting the stage or mood for teamwork to occur is one step that needs to be considered for either of those goals to happen. The following paper will review successful structured activities used by the authors in a mid-size southern university.

Ontology Management For Universities, Roland Böving

Theses

What is the 'knowledge' of a university? It is the sum of all experiences and all contributions of students and staff. Knowledge ultimately exists, among other things, in the form of theses, articles, lectures and research reports. The largest knowledge pool of a university is made up, however, of the knowledge and expertise of every single member of the university. As a result of the high rate of turnover of people, knowledge and expertise are on the one hand constantly being lost, but this is replaced by a fresh intake of upcoming young students and lecturers reflecting the spirit of …

Ursinus Magazine, Winter 2012, Wendy Greenberg, Kathryn Campbell, Ellen Labrecque, Bobby Fong, Andrew Clark, Kelly Sorensen, Abbie Cichowski, Mariana Bergerson, Chelsea Sproul

Ursinus Magazine, 1995–Present

Farewell and congratulations to Dean Judith Levy • Drumroll, please; Mark Gadson joins Ursinus Advancement staff • Faculty books • Heefner organ • Balance and broaden • Redemptive power of music • Which fork event • America Reads holiday party hosted by Ursinus tutors • Business students compete • Student-athlete earns accolades • The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art exhibitions on view • Take your best shot: Collegeville on Camera days • Homecoming 2011 • Welcome to the blogosphere • Nothing short of amazing: Ursinus field hockey wins Centennial Conference • Inauguration of Bobby Fong, Ph.D. • A …

Medieval Day At Reynolds: An Interdisciplinary Learning Event, Nancy S. Morrison

Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

A single day at this college involved faculty, staff, and students in an interdisciplinary teaching and learning experience. In this article, the primary organizer of Reynolds’s Medieval Day discusses its origin, details the schedule of events, and dispenses advice for any who might be interested in creating a similar college-wide experience.

Communiqué: College Of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine,Volume 1 Winter 2012, Humanities And Arts Edition, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts, And Sciences.

Communiqué: College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine

Contents:

-- Dean's Message
-- Voices Come Alive
-- Public Art Incubator
-- CHAS Applause
-- Transitions
-- UNI Reaccredited by Higher Learning commission
-- News in Short
-- Students in the News
-- Death holds the key to how we live
-- A Special Budget Message From the Dean
-- Elevate and Inspire: The Youds Challenge
-- Panther Marching Band: The Real Deal
-- Wise Broadway Tour Earns Rave Reviews
-- Conversations with two UNI Grads
-- Faculty Outside the Classroom
-- Theatre Program Opens Possibilities for Youth on the Autism Spectrum
-- Alumni News
-- UNI Alumni Pay …

Biology News, Winter 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Biology.

Biology News

Contents:

-- Greetings from the Biology Department
-- Focus on UNI Biology Alumni
-- Let us hear from you...
-- Science Teacher Pays it Forward
-- Reconnect with the Department of Biology
-- Taiwan exchange program - year one a success!
-- Dr. Steve O'Kane and Dr. John Ophus receive Dean's Awards
-- Field Research in the Northern Gulf of Mexico
-- Biology receives grant from Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
-- Dr. Peter Berendzen receives State Wildlife Grant
-- Seed Grants from the UNI-Office of Sponsored Research
-- Focus on UNI Biology Students
-- Pre-Med Club
-- Student Nature …

Dangerous Research: Threat Of Bioterrorism Creates Need For New Precautions, Ramya Singireddy

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 7-8

President's Annual Report, Brooks Keel

Office of the President: Annual Report (Archived)

No abstract provided.

Supporting Informed Learners In The 21st Century, Christine S. Bruce, Hilary Hughes, Mary M. Somerville

University Libraries Librarian and Staff Articles and Papers

This article elaborates the concept of informed learning and locates it in educational, workplace, and community settings. Drawing on existing research into people’s experience of information literacy, it identifies critical experiences of informed learners in each of these three settings. It also explores the support required in educational, community, and workplace contexts, which makes informed learning possible. Recognizing strong implications for policy makers in different sectors, the article presents a set of guiding principles for developing informed learning and learners. The idea of informed learning represents and advances understandings of information literacy that incorporate the broader concept of using information …

Using Web-Based Key Character And Classification Instruction For Teaching Undergraduate Students Insect Identification, Douglas A. Golick, Tiffany M. Heng-Moss, Allen L. Steckelberg, David W. Brooks, Leon G. Higley, David Fowler

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

The purpose of the study was to determine whether undergraduate students receiving web-based instruction based on traditional, key character, or classification instruction differed in their performance of insect identification tasks. All groups showed a significant improvement in insect identifications on pre- and post-two-dimensional picture specimen quizzes. The study also determined student performance on insect identification tasks was not as good as for family-level identification as compared to broader insect orders and arthropod classification identification tasks. Finally, students erred significantly more by misidentification than misspelling specimen names on prepared specimen quizzes. Results of this study support that short web-based insect identification …