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Fact Sheet, Yale University Office Of Institutional Research

Fact Sheets

No abstract provided.

Advance (Spring 2014), Georgia Southern Division Of Continuing And Professional Education

Division of Continuing & Professional Education

No abstract provided.

2014 - 2015 Undergraduate Catalog, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Office of the Registrar: Undergraduate Catalogs (Archived)

Academic catalog for Armstrong State University.

Promoting Environmental Sustainability By Fostering A Culture Of Material Ethics, Shannon Chance, Pearl O'Rourke

Conference papers

Creating a culture of ‘material ethics’ can help engineers and product designers in the quest to achieve environmental sustainability. By framing this particular issue and focusing attention on it, Engineering and Product Design educators can help establish a shared language to undergird students’ conceptualizations of the natural world and instil a healthy sense of interdependency and responsibility. Overall, this paper explores the idea of ‘material ethics’ and presents arguments and applications for building such a culture at the tertiary level. As design educators, the authors of this paper aim to provide a broad and useful overview of environmental issues relevant …

Geography Newsletter, 2013-2014, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Geography.

Geography Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Faculty and Graduate Student Travel to the Canadian Arctic for Research Project
-- Geography Continues Success with NSF REU Program
-- In Memory of Irina Childinova (1984-2013)
-- Welcome Bing Liang
-- UNI to Become a National Focus Center for Research on Sustainable Development in the Arctic
-- Congratulations to Dr. Owusu on His Promotion
-- Recognition to Outstanding Individuals
-- Lu Lecture in Biblical Geography
-- New Director
-- 2013 Awards Banquet

25 Year Club: 32nd Annual Gala, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club: 32nd Annual Gala

December 3, 2013

• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees

12-2013 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for December 2013.

2013-November-04-Climate Change: Truth And Consequences, A Globalperspective, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

Discovery, November 2013, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

Inside this issue:

• VP Discovery update
• $ 1 .4m DOT award; DOE, NSF awards
• Discover Discovery workshops
• Research and Dessert, Nov 22
• Upjohn Center recognized for map products
• IP: Tech development fund deadline 11/22
• Graduate student research; F&A rate

Western News, Oct. 31, 2013, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Researchers leading $1.4 million project; Donations sought to conserve East Hall’s two wings; More than 50 longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club this year; On Campus with Shawn Tenney.

2013-October-18-Energy Efficiency, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

Chimes: October 18, 2013, Calvin College

Chimes

Budget gap shrinks 33 percent after first round of cuts by Ryan Struyk

Talks continue on RA work load by Ben Rietema

GRPD joins prolonged investigation after 17 bikes stolen from Calvin by Loukas Peterson

Dining services cuts weekend hot breakfasts, bonus bucks, B-quiv by Leah Jonker

CRC joins with Michigan farmers to fight for immigrants by Anna Delph

A night of worship by Nick Keeley

Calvin takes MIAA lead by Brian Exner

The Echo: October 11, 2013, Taylor University

2013-2014 (Volume 101)

The body is for the Lord – ‘Vision 2016 in Review’ – Top five news events of the week – Online Teasers – Breuninger Hall dedication – Zero year reunion – In The Loop – The Bigger Picture – The value of costly education – Voices of protest – Around The World – Navy SEAL raids in Africa result in capture, failure – Class of 1988 to open time capsule – Faculty facts: Josh Welker – Ask Angelina – DC Recipe of the week – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – First art component of Sex and the Cornfields …

How I Teach Gender In History (Of Technology), Geoff Zylstra

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Inquiry, Summer/Fall 2013, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

Inside this issue:

• Discovery plan
• Faculty research updates
• TAPPI recognitions
• IP and commercialization updates
• Research Day draws record number of participants
• Publications online
• Facilities & administrative cost rate change

Fact Book 2013, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Fact Book

The Fact Book presents important campus information in data tables and charts. Included are details regarding students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Generally, data are broken out by college, rank, level, gender, age and ethnicity for both spring and fall semesters, past to present. There are a few academic year tables that include information on tuition & fees, student credit hours by program, and degrees conferred. We wish to thank the many individuals and departments at the University for their contributions to the Fact Book.

Ursinus Magazine, Fall 2013, Wendy Greenberg, Kathryn Campbell, Ellen Labrecque, Jennifer Meininger Wolfe, Bobby Fong, Erica Lamberg, Joshua C. Walsh

Ursinus Magazine, 1995–Present

Letter from the President • Princeton Review cites "exceptional academic record" • Teagle conferences examine "gateway" courses • Space exploration • Moliken named to National Field Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame • Studying the impact of concussions • Honor for environmental teaching • New Trustees • Music meets meditation • Father and son writing team • This app is therapy coach in your pocket • New Vice President for Finance and Administration • Romance and comedy: Bell, Book and Candle • 2013 Ursinus College Hall of Fame for Athletes • The arts • Drive and skill intact, football aims …

Better Citizens Through Poetry, Jill Rodrigues

Featured News Story

State poet Rick Benjamin shares how poetry teaches us about citizenship as part of the Mary Tefft White Cultural Center: Talking in the Library Series.

Volume 111, Number 1 - Wednesday, September 4, 2013, Saint Mary's College Of California

The Collegian

No abstract provided.

Integration Of Sustainability In Higher Education: Three Case Studies Of Curricular Implementation, David Gosselin, Rod Parnell, Nicholas J. Smith-Sebasto, Shirley Vincent

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

The integration of sustainability into higher education academic programs is occurring at an accelerated pace in response to international and national imperatives to rethink the way it serves the needs of society. Three case studies from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, Northern Arizona University, and Kean University (NJ) outlines the academic structure, program, resources, the motivation and mechanisms for curricular change, key sustainability-learning outcomes and program goals, curricular changes, and assessment strategies these institutions used to integrate sustainability into their undergraduate curriculum. These three case studies exhibit several commonalities. They emphasize systems thinking and explicitly link human behavior and ecological …

2013-2014 Ursinus College Course Catalogue, Office Of The Registrar

Ursinus College Catalogues, 1869-Present

A digital copy of the 2013-2014 Ursinus College Catalog. It contains details of the curriculum, departmental requirements and courses of instruction as well as core requirements such as the Common Intellectual Experience (CIE) and Independent Learning Experience (ILE). Academic policies, special opportunities and graduation requirements are also outlined.

Communication: The Lost Art, Mary Zenyuk

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine if technology, specifically text messaging, has an affect on young adult's face-to-face communication. Technology is improving on a daily basis. This continuous evolution and advancement in technology has paved the way for numerous methods of communication such as texting and social media. Not only has the methods of communication increased, so has the access to these methods become unlimited. This study is important to analyze how individuals are adapting their communication habits to conform with changing technology. A survey was developed and consisted of questions such as the student's age, major, preferred …

2013 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

The Pan American (2013-06-06), Norma Gonzalez, Lea Victoria Juarez

UTPA Archives - The Pan American Newspaper

Vol. 69, No. 27

Transforming The Teaching Of Geoscience And Sustainability, David Gosselin, Cathy Manduca, Timothy J. Bralower, David Mogk

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

The geosciences have an important role to play in addressing whether humans can live sustainably on Earth. From water to energy, from climate change to natural hazards, geoscience is central to solving a wide range of problems.

Two projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) support faculty in incorporating aspects of sustainability in their teaching: the Interdisciplinary Teaching of Geoscience for a Sustainable Future ( InTeGrate) Center in the Geosciences and the On the Cutting Edge Faculty Development Program in the Geosciences. The former is funded by NSF’s Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Faculty Development Program, and the …

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner 2013, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Program

May 29, 2013

Honored Guests:

• Nicholas Andreadis
• Sherrill Busboom
• John Cameron
• David Dickason
• John Gesink
• Leonard Ginsberg
• Barbara Havira
• Richard MacDonald
• Margaret Merrion
• Bruce Naftel
• John Nielsen
• Galen Rike
• Darryl Salisbury
• Paul Wilson

Western News, May 23, 2013, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dunn issues statement on saving East Hall; Koretsky named new dean of Lee Honors College; Campus to bid goodbye to two residence halls; University gearing up for Midwest Games International 2013; On Campus with Sarah Curry.

Commencement 2013 (Program And Video), Illinois Wesleyan University

Commencement Ceremonies

No abstract provided.

Celebration Schedule 2013 (Saturday), Provost's Office

Celebration

Full presentation schedule for Celebration, Saturday, May 4, 2013

Celebration Schedule 2013 (Friday), Provost's Office

Celebration

Full presentation schedule for Celebration, Friday, May 3, 2013.