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Research Express News, Georgia Southern University

Research & Economic Development

• GS Members Receive Research Funding

African-Born Black Women Faculty: Their Lived Experience, Challenges, And Perceived Barriers To Success And Progress In U. S. Higher Education, Kieran C. Nduagbo

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

This dissertation study explored the lived experiences, challenges, and perceived barriers to progress and success encountered by African-born Black women faculty in U.S. higher education. It is imperative to contextualize the experiences of this study’s participants to gain an understanding of where their individual narratives fit within the broader landscape of diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusiveness in American colleges and universities. The focus of this study was to give a voice to the multiple dimensions of African-born black women faculty experiences in the U.S. institutions of higher learning, bringing to light how gender, race, and ethnicity inform their experiences. This study …

The Echo: May 11, 2018, Taylor University

2017-2018 (Volume 105)

Class Numbers – Timeline – New provost appointed for next year – Taylor mourns the loss of beloved student – Foellinger Foundation’s $2.6 million grant to fund Summer Clubhouse program – MAHE students graduate – Old student center gets new life as an art museum – A fond farewell to faculty – Thank you – Taylor’s equestrian team bonds and competes – Humans of Taylor U – Finals week encouragement from professors – Senior Share – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – History, humor and wit come to the stage – Students showcase their extensive musical skills – Silence …

A Theological Analysis Of Confessional-Centric Curriculum Of Christian Religious Education: Towards An Inclusive Religious Pluralistic Centered Curriculum For Nigeria Colleges Of Education, Ilesanmi Ajibola

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Desire to live in peace and unity despite the multi ethnic and multi religious composition of Nigeria, remain ideals that are constant in the nation’s Constitution. However, accruable benefits of a culturally and religiously pluralistic society have continued to elude Nigeria due to incessant religious violence arising from the mutual suspicion of Christians and Muslims in the country. Nevertheless, the nation’s National Policy on Education proposes the education sector as one of the platforms to inculcate a sense of unity and religious tolerance in the country. The policy considers the nation’s learning centers and religious courses offered in such institutions …

Spring Commencement Program, May 4, 2018, Coastal Carolina University

Commencement Programs

Program of Commencement Exercises at Coastal Carolina University.

Spring Commencement [Program], May 4-5, 2018, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

Chimes: May 4, 2018, Calvin College

Chimes

Aguilar wins senate election by Alejandra Crevier & Emily Stroble

Prof denied tenure by board by Gwyneth Findlay

Plans brew for new coffee shop in Heckman Library by Alejandra Crevier

New history prof ushers in digital humanities program by Dana Drosdick

SPIN bike rental initiative pedals to a smooth start by Molly Bruns

Changes to ecosystem preserve slated for summer by David Fitch

Student activities office celebrates 25th anniversary by Brandon Schreur

Uni Grad Student News, V16n4, May 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue;

-- 2018 Symposium
-- Suicide Prevention Projects
-- Graduate College Awards
-- 2018 Alumni Recognition Project
-- UNI Job Board
-- Summer Activities
-- Conferences
-- Student Accolades

Institutional Processes To Determine Community Engagement Impact : A Collective Case Study., Amanda Marie Bowers

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative, collective case study is designed to examine the processes by which urban, metropolitan institutions determine the impact their community engagement has within the local community. The study addresses the lack of research on community engagement at the institutional level, the processes that track and coordinate engagement, as well as the perspectives of community partners in this work. Research is more developed regarding individual engagement activities and student learning outcomes than it is to institutional accountability structures or community impact. Studies that center the institution as the unit of analysis are needed to address these limitations in research and …

If At First You Do Not Succeed: The Student Benefits Of Multiple Trials On Summative Assessments, Emily Faulconer, John Griffith, Hayden Frank

Publications

Learning management systems offer flexibility in assessments. In Canvas, questions can be pulled from pools, customizing each quiz. Canvas also allows unique feedback options. Unique feedback can be programmed for students whether they got the question correct or incorrect. Feedback can even be customized based on which wrong answer was selected. Canvas also allows multiple attempts on assessments, with various options for awarding credit (final attempt, best score, average score, etc.). Combining immediate feedback with multiple attempts is a power - yet underexplored - tool.

Out In Appalachia: Leaving The Closet In The Mountains, Jeffrey C. Cawood

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts by Jeffrey C. Cawood, Jr. on April 28, 2018.

Initial Evidence Of Construct Validity Of Data From A Self-Assessment Instrument Of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (Tpack) In 2-Year Public College Faculty In Texas, Kristin C. Scott

Human Resource Development Theses and Dissertations

Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) has been studied in K-12 faculty in the U.S. and around the world using survey methodology. Very few studies of TPACK in post-secondary faculty have been conducted and no peer-reviewed studies in U.S. post-secondary faculty have been published to date. The present study is the first reliability and validity of data from a TPACK survey to be conducted with a large sample of U.S. post-secondary faculty. The professorate of 2-year public college faculty in Texas will help their institutions meet the goals of the state’s higher education strategic plan, 60x30TX. In order to do …

Segregation Of Student Financial Aid In Higher Education: The Effects On Low-Income Students When Ebt Is Not Accepted At University Campuses In San Diego, Ca., Tanisha-Jean Martin

M.A. in Leadership Studies: Capstone Project Papers

The student bodies of universities are made up of a diverse financial class of students which utilize various methods to cover financial obligations on campus, even with the use of welfare governmental assistance. Low-income students that are involved in government welfare programs are given an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to support them while they are pursuing an education; however, every university in San Diego, CA (and nearly the entire United States), segregate EBT into an unacceptable category and refuse to accept the card at any venues on campus. The EBT card is a plastic card that can be used …

2018-04-26 Caudill College Of Arts, Humanities And Social Sciences Program Review, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Faculty Senate Records

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Program Review update issued by the Office of the Provost on April 26, 2018.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting [Program], April 26, 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony Programs

No abstract provided.

Frontiers, Complete Issue, Volume 6, Issue 1, Fall 2017

Frontiers

Complete digitized issue (volume 6, issue 1, Fall 2017) of Frontiers.

Cross Campus Collaborations, Sarah Asp Olson

Frontiers

As a computer scientist and a champion for accessibility, Dr. Guario Salivia works across campus to come up with tech solutions that work for all.

Digital History And Reconstruction Of The Political Geography Of The Yucatan Peninsula, Brooklyn Sauer, Timothy Hare

Celebration of Student Scholarship Poster Sessions Archive

No abstract provided.

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

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

No abstract provided.

2018-April-15-New Employees, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

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.

Religious Identity And Sense Of Belonging Among Rowan University Muslim Students, Omar Aziz

Theses and Dissertations

The study sought to gain a better understanding of the religious development and sense of belonging of selected Rowan University Muslim-American students. A mixed-method approach was employed using David Bell's (2009) Religious Identity Status Scale along with an audio interview based on the concept mattering. A convenience sample of 18 students completed the survey and 8 students participated in the interview. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze all quantitative data employing descriptive statistics. The Religious Identity Status Scale assessed students based on four modes of identity--Diffusion, Foreclosure, Moratorium, and Integration. Findings suggest a high …

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.

April 3, 2018: Convocation Speaker Named, Saturday At Saint Mary's, Spring Play Preview, Saint Mary's College Of California

SMC Bulletin 2013-2020

No abstract provided.

Nota Bene: 2016-17 Annual Report Issue, Patricia Carey

Nota Bene

Yale University Library annual report for fiscal year 2016-17 includes articles on digital preservation, renovation of Manuscripts and Archives, student-curated exhibits, Gates Globe collection, the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies, and the Digital Humanities Lab. Also included are the library's 2016-17 income and expenditures, and a list of major gifts and grants.

Spring 2018, Augustana College, Rock Island Illinois

Augustana Magazine

No abstract provided.

Joint-Admissions Explored: Determining The Existence Of A Transfer-Affirming Culture Between Owensboro Community And Technical College And Western Kentucky University-Owensboro, Angela Loretta Higdon

Dissertations

A growing number of postsecondary students transfer from a two-year to a four-year institution. The joint admissions program between Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) and Western Kentucky University-Owensboro (WKU-O) is a unique example of such a transfer relationship. Research is needed to understand the nature of the joint admissions relationship. The purpose of this case study was to explore the joint admissions relationship between OCTC and WKU-O, in order to determine the existence of a transfer-affirming culture, in accordance with Handel’s (2011) transfer-affirming conceptual framework.

The case study was bounded by time, including the previous three academic years (2014-2015, …

Emeriti News, Spring 2018, Emeriti Council

Emeriti News

• Contents of Volume XXVII Number 2:
• Message from the Chair: Peter Krawutschke
• Emeriti Council Membership Changes
• March Wednesday II: Gail Griffin
• OLLI at WMU
• In Rememberance
• Medallion Scholarship Recipient Updates
• The Sandra Edwards Colloquiium
• Emeriti Council Book Scholarships
• Coming Wednesday II Events (Fall 2018)