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The National Honors Report, Volume Xxiii, Number 1, Spring 2002

The National Honors Report

THE THREE R’S & MORE

RECRUITING

1. "Selling People on Honors Education" by Lydia Daniel & Joan Digby … l A challenge to honors folks to promote the value of honors education on the local level. With a generic press release that can be adapted to fit particular honors programs' or honors colleges' needs. How to promote honors as well as a specific program or college. How to buy the new third edition of Peterson's Honors Programs and Colleges. From the co-chairs of the NCHC's External Relations Committee.

1. A. PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

2. "A Summer of Excellence" by Gerald T. Szymanski …

The National Honors Report, Volume Xxiii, Number 2, Summer 2002

The National Honors Report

What do they mean?

1. "Numbers, Mountains, and the Supersonic Fly" by Len Zane ... 1 Zane in his Presidential Address (San Francisco, 1996) told us about Mount Whitney, height 14496.811 feet-as Zane says, that's 14496 and 811 thousands of a foot. How do they know, he asks. How? He reminds us to be skeptical of the beguiling effect of numbers. Originally appeared in Winter 1997 issue.

2. "Number Theory" by Margaret Brown ... 6 What can we do with all the reports from NCHC committees, with all of the reports from the NCHC office?

What kind of numbers are …

A Modified Microteaching Model: A Cross–Disciplinary Approach To Faculty Development, John P. Hertel, Barbara J. Millis, Robert K. Noyd

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Three departments at the United States Air Force Academy successfully used a microteaching model to train new faculty. Like other models, its structured approach used videotaping and peer coaching. The model also contained several unique features, including a cross-disciplinary approach to supplement feedback from department members and focused small group feedback with built-in preparation time. Thus, this model results not only in enhanced teaching performance, but also in departmental and institutional collegiality.

Summer Research And Creativity Grants, Uk Office Of Undergraduate Research

Kaleidoscope

No abstract provided.

A Collaborative Pre-Practicum Apprentice Program Gives A Community College A Jump-Start In Teacher Preparation, G. F. Childers

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

The Virginia Collaborative for Excellence in the Preparation of Teachers (VCEPT), funded by a grant from the Division of Undergraduate Education of the National Science Foundation, implemented the VCEPT Pre-Practicum Apprentice Program a couple of years into the grant. Groups of colleges within the Collaborative were to work together to set up an experience for pre-service teachers at their colleges which emphasized mathematics, science, and technology and which gave the pre-service teachers some in-field experience observing instruction in the local schools with lead teachers in these disciplines. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Virginia Union University (VUU), and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community …

2002 Agricola, Arkansas Tech University

ATU Agricola Collection (Yearbooks)

This is the 2002 yearbook of Arkansas Tech University.

Thinking About Geometry: Laying A Foundation For Future K-8 Teachers, L. D. Pitt

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.

Factors Influencing The Health Promoting Behaviors Of International Students At The University Of Northern Iowa, Grace Kokwe Lartey

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence the health promoting behaviors of international students at the University of Northern Iowa. More specifically, this study identified the influence of gender and area of origin on selected factors. The total population of international students at the University of Northern Iowa during the Fall 2001 semester was used for the study. This consisted of 355 students from 80 countries excluding the researcher and they responded to a 40-item questionnaire.

Data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). One way analysis of variance (ANOV A) …

An Examination Of The Speech Evaluation Process: Does The Evaluation Instrument And/Or Evaluator's Experience Matter?, Karen Anderson, Karla Kay Jensen

Basic Communication Course Annual

Speech evaluation forms are a useful and necessary tool of any communication course with a public speaking component. The continued investigation of how such forms are created and used is beneficial to students and teachers. In this study, raters from various experience levels graded two speeches using a combination of four evaluation forms, half of which included directions. Raters then responded to questions regarding the forms they just used.

Results indicate that experience level and form type influence the speech grade given. Additionally, raters' responses regarding the forms reveal how they view the use of forms in the speech evaluation …

The Shield 2002, Shield

Murray State University Yearbooks

Murray State University Yearbook, 2002

Predominant Nursing Students' Learning Profile And Nursing Faculty Teaching Styles As Related To Final Course Grade In A Baccalaureate Nursing Program In Puerto Rico, Lourdes Méndez Cruz

Dissertations

Problem. The purpose o f this study was to investigate the relationship between students’ predominant learning profile, faculty teaching preferences, and the final course grade in a 4-year nursing program at a private Christian university in Puerto Rico.

Method. A non-experimental descriptive research design was used for this study. The Learning Profile Indicator was administered to all nursing students («=138) while the Teaching Style Inventory was given to all faculty («=9). Demographic sheets were also given to both students and faculty Students’ final course grades were obtained from the faculty. Descriptive (frequency, means and standard deviations) and inferential statistics …

Pertubuhan Jamaah Islah Malaysia (Jim) : Sumbangannya Terhadap Pendidikan Islam Di Malaysia, Mohd Azli Adnan

Student Works (2000-2009)

Education is one of the major aspect to be considered in building a civilized nation. When we speak of education, therefore it must pertain to this reality of man and not simply to his body and his animal aspect Education in the Islamic point of view emphasizes both on the physical and the spiritual aspects of life. If the foundation of the system of education is relevant to the reality of human creation in a civilization, inevitably nation building will produce good citizen of the world and the hereafter. In this dissertation, the writer has divided the discussion into five …

Undergraduate And Graduate Catalog [2001-2002], Georgia Southern University

Undergraduate & Graduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Informing Law Curricula: Modifying First-Year Courses To Reflect The Information Revolution, William B.T. Mock

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

December 17, 2001 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Ccu Newsletter, December 10, 2001, Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University Newsletter

A newsletter for faculty, staff and friends of Coastal Carolina University. Volume 11, Number 18

December 10, 2001 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Tempo Magazine, Fall 2001, Office Of Student Life

Tempo Magazine

Tempo Magazine is Coastal Carolina University's student-produced feature magazine. TEMPO #6. Editor: Michael Slattery. Faculty advisor: Nelljean Rice.

The Express: November 30, 2001, Taylor University

2001-2002 (Volume 6)

TUFW’s annual budget examined, explained — Taylor University - Fort Wayne — TWO launches new charity project — Joenita Yost recovering — Water pipe breaks in Wiebke — What they’re not telling you and what you’re not asking… — If you were a part of the tradition nativity what person or animal would you be?” — The Express Index — Is it safe to travel? — Throwing out the old year — Holiday Fest 2001 — ’Tis the season for Christmas music — Falcons continue to struggle on the road — Women start season with wins — The Top Ten

The Echo: November 30, 2001, Taylor University

2001-2002 (Volume 89)

Holiday Edition

Terrorism forces Lighthouse to change plans – Dr. G’s second annual Christmas Fandango – Taliban nearly defeated at cost of American life – Holiday Travel Tips – Griffin’s Five-Day Forecast – A peek into the life of Christmas traditions – A few of our favorite Christmas things… – Ebenezer Scrooge no more, fill your pockets with wealth galore – Television won’t fade to black – Wait for Christmas morning – Letter to the Editor – Letters to the Editor – Letters to the Editor – Stars shine bright on Film Fest night – Senior Art Exhibition – Taylor …

The Pan American (2001-11-29), Ryan R. Henry, Eladio Jaimez

UTPA Archives - The Pan American Newspaper

50th Year, No. 13

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 9, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: International Club sponsored a fashion benefit in order to raise money for the 9/11 tragedy --New University Librarian Dennis Benamati --University Beautification Day was held on Saturday, November 3 --Barenaked Ladies perform first ever concert at the new Arena at Harbor Yard --Editorials: Registration nightmare; Censorship at WHRT? --Feature: Dean of Freshmen, Michael Bazzone, a man for all classes (port); SHU junior Alex Tomas answers call of service (port) --A & E: Season five of "Sex and the City" --Women’s basketball team opened their ‘01-‘02 season with a 71-53 victory over Lafayette --Men's basketball m had their season …

The Spinnaker Vol. 25, No. 14, University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community

The Express: November 16, 2001, Taylor University

2001-2002 (Volume 6)

Local anthrax precautions — Campus safety officers report house fire on Indiana Avenue — WOW presents mission message — Anthrax explained — Over 100 participate in fourth CSD — Another TUFW non-event — How we got here (or) The first 50 issues — The Express Index — On love: Excerpts from an interview with Adrian Despres — Student’s dad treated — Oakwood Apartments: More freedom, more work, more ‘noise’, — Men suffer tourney losses — The Top Ten — Intramural hockey canceled, basketball all year — Haddix: Great moments, hard lessons

The Grizzly, November 15, 2001, Cornota Harkins, Anne Antanavage '04, Quinn Dinsmore, Tammy Scherer, Sarah Ewald, Abby Stammen, Kelly Gray, Maureen Mower, Susann Sobolewski, Adrienne Moore, Aya Sato, Katie Lehman, Susan Goll, Christina Abreu, Sarah Napolitan, Megan Restine, Leslie Carter, Rebecca Roberts, Christine Ginty, Frank Romascavage Iii, Neil Schafer, Eric Fiero, Becky Borbidge

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Second Annual Operation Christmas Child a Success Thanks to the Holiday Spirit in UC Students • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held to Dedicate the New Floy Lewis Bakes Field House • With a New Face Comes Changes at Zack's • SASA Sponsors Bizarre Turkey Contest • Ursinus Students Help in Election Campaign • Career Services Helps Misdirected Students • Great American Smokeout Turns Twenty-Five • Opinions: Thanksgiving not Really a Holiday at Ursinus; Zack's: Think Twice About That Price; Take Three Advil: The Universal Cure from the Wellness Center • Cheesecake Factory far from a Cheesy Experience • "The Glass Menagerie" …

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 8, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: 4th annual State of the University Address held -- Turkey drive held to benefit Bridgeport families -- Formation of English club helps energize new curriculum -- Vigil held in remembrance of September 11th -- SHU teaches leadership through Army ROTC -- Dr Jacques Veilleux joins the biology department as a professor -- The magic of Harry Potter set for the silver screen -- Swimming defeats Iona advancing to an impressive 3-2 record -- SHU wrestlers take 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 6th place honors in Bearcat Open -- Equestrian holds second place title after many hurdles -- Men's ice …

The Echo: November 9, 2001, Taylor University

2001-2002 (Volume 89)

Thank You Mission Representatives

New York trip catches 700 Club’s attention – Oliver North at IWU – WOW turns minds towards missions – Letters to the Editor – Letters to the Editor – ‘Hamlet’ brings Shakespeare to life – Movie Review: ‘Monsters, Inc.’ – Cosgrove & Rogers Movie Rating System – Movin’ on up: Volleyball ranked 9 in nation – Yogi was right about it being over

Crusader, November, 9, 2001, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 7, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Abortion speaker talks to SHU -- DWI blockade created at SHU entrance for the holiday weekend -- Anthrax scares test mail room and Public Safety -- Carol Higgins Clark visits SHU -- Religious panel promotes peace on campus and around the world -- Professor hosts dinner with students -- SHU literary journal revived -- Woman's cross-country takes second in championships -- Woman's soccer loses 3-2 against Quinnipiac -- Football takes top position in conference with a win over Wagner, 45-24, continuing their winning streak

The Chanticleer, 2001-11-07, Coastal Carolina University

The Chanticleer Student Newspaper

The editorially independent student produced weekly newspaper of Coastal Carolina University.