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Professor Gender, Age, And “Hotness” In Influencing College Students’ Generation And Interpretation Of Professor Ratings, Sara L. Sohr-Preston, Stefanie S. Boswell, Kayla Mccaleb, Deanna Robertson

Higher Learning Research Communications

Undergraduate psychology students rated expectations of a bogus professor (randomly designated a man or woman and hot versus not hot) based on an online rating and sample comments as found on RateMyProfessors.com (RMP). Five professor qualities were derived using principal components analysis (PCA): dedication, attractiveness, enhancement, fairness, and clarity. Participants rated current psychology professors on the same qualities. Current professors were divided based on gender (man or woman), age (under 35 or 35 and older), and attractiveness (at or below the median or above the median). Using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), students expected hot professors to be more attractive …

Literature Review Relating To The Current Context And Discourse Of Indigenous Tertiary Education In Australia, Michele Lonsdale, Greta Rollo, Jenny Wilkinson, Ali Radloff, Stephanie Armstrong, Gina Milgate, Jenny Trevitt

Indigenous Education Research

This review outlines some of the themes that have emerged in the growing global discourse of Indigenous education in the higher education sector. The past decade and a half have seen increased numbers of Indigenous students and academic staff in universities, a proliferation of publications exploring Indigenous issues in the academy, and heightened interest in the nature and meaning of Indigenous knowledge and studies.

This review examined information provided by 22 Australian universities to gain a picture of the research fields and topics that are attracting most interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates and academics. It also reviewed …

Gec Meeting Minutes For Oct 25, 2011, General Education Committee

General Education Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Gec Meeting Minutes For Nov 1, 2011, General Education Committee

General Education Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Global Public Good: Students, Higher Education, And Communities Of Good, Genevieve G. Shaker, William M. Plater

Higher Learning Research Communications

Along with introducing the purpose and cohesion of the essays that form this special issue, we also wish to highlight the force on which all of these lofty hopes depend: educated students. Without question, the authors who wrote these essays understand and appreciate the importance of students, especially as the prepared and empowered agents of future actions that will be sustainably transformative in the conduct of their lives. In fact, students are so pervasively important to most discussions of higher education and the public good, including the UNESCO report, that they are often taken for granted in a rush to …

Urban-Serving Research Universities: Institutions For The Public Good, Desiree D. Zerquera

Higher Learning Research Communications

This manuscript seeks to situate access to higher education as part of the public good of universities, and connect that specifically to the mission of institutions that are charged with carrying this out more than others. One such institution—the Urban-Serving Research University (USRUs)—has a distinct mission that emphasizes not just location within the urban context, but being composed of the city they inhabit. A key and significant part of the USRU mission is to provide access to urban and historically marginalized students in their regions, populations typically underserved by higher education. Further, this manuscript highlights the tensions inherent in this …

Global Learning In A New Era, Judith Ramaley

Higher Learning Research Communications

Our nation’s colleges and universities have frequently adapted their educational approaches and their relationships with society to respond to new social, economic and environmental challenges. The increasingly interconnected patterns that link together our lives on a global scale have created a new reality. Globalization offers an especially exciting and challenging blend of generational change combined with the emergence of a set of complex, multi-faceted problems created by the global context in which we all now live and work. How shall we educate our students for life in this new era? What can we expect of our graduates in a global …

Western News, Oct. 20, 2011 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: State geological survey moves to WMU; Construction firm selected for medical school; On Campus with Greg Anderson.

Gec Meeting Minutes For Oct 11, 2011, General Education Committee

General Education Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Minutes Of Graduate College Curriculum Committee, October 7, 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate College.

Western News, Oct. 6, 2011 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: East Campus development partner named; Three executives named distinguished alumni; October service awards; On Campus with Denise Richards.

Metanoia (Fall 2011), Taylor University

Metanoia (2011-2012)

The Fall 2011 edition of Taylor University’s Metanoia.

Inquiry, Fall 2011, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

Inside this issue:

• Medical humanities conference this fall
• Engineering dean to lead society
• Patten named energy thought leader
• Message from VP Litynski
• Japan studies receives grant
• Research expenditures highlights
• Intellectual property and commercialization
• Research magazine features cutting edge scholarship
• Internal funding support
• Indirect costs (F&A) vital

Csbs Kudos, October 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- Rededication of Sabin Hall
-- Criminology Articulation Conference
-- International Exchange
-- Alumni Kudos
-- Faculty Kudos
-- New Faculty
-- Award-winning Faculty
-- Faculty Profile: Elaine Eshbaugh
-- Student Kudos
-- Student Profile: Sydney Hibler
-- CSBS Student Recognition Event
-- Public Policy: 20 Years of Service
-- Research Rapport

Fact Book 2011, 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.

Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni, Parents And Friends (Fall 2011), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Fall 2011 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

The Journal Of Counselor Preparation And Supervision Volume 3, Number 2, Edina Renfro-Michel, Larry Burlew

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

No abstract provided.

Earth News, V35, Fall 2011, Department Of Earth Science, University Of Northern Iowa.

Earth News

Inside this issue:

--- Faculty & Staff News
--- Emeritus News
--- Sunday at the Quarry
--- STORM 2011
--- Grant Activities in Hydrologic Sciences
--- Geology for Iowa Teachers
--- Award Recipient: Sherman Lundy
--- Award Recipient: De Anna Tibben
--- Award Recipient: Aaron Spurr
--- Student Award Recipient: Matt Even
--- Student Research Presentations
--- Internships & Seminars
--- Earth Science Graduates
--- Sigma Gamma Epsilon
--- Making a Difference
--- Alumni News
--- Gifts from Alumni & Friends

Unf Journal Fall 2011, University Of North Florida

UNF Journal

A university periodical for alumni and friends of the University of North Florida.

Faculty Tenure Report, Fall 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Institutional Research.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Statistical report showing the number of faculty that are tenured, on the tenure track, or not on the tenure track, broken down by college, department, gender, minority status, and if full or part time.

College Students’ Negotiation Of Privilege In A Community-Based Violence Prevention Project, Bet S. Catlett, Amira Proweller

Scholarship of Engagement

Recent scholarship on service-learning has departed from examination of more traditional models and outcomes to explore how service-learning shapes students’ understanding of social change. This study builds on existing research to further interrogate the ways in which service-learning relates to power and privilege, specifically exploring how college students in a service-learning experience reflect on notions of privilege and how this informs their work with urban youth. Data was collected from 15 undergraduate student participants in a violence prevention program. Findings point to the potential that lies within change models of service-learning for students to reflect on the complex relationship among …

Chimes: September 30, 2011, Calvin College

Chimes

Volleyball beats Dutch by Jess Koster

Food fest educates campus, community by Libby Stille

ArtPrize enthralls GR by Hayley Cox

Study compares Internet speeds by Jon Hielkema

Nobel peace prize winner passes away by Greg Kim

Cut Copy rocks the CFAC by Nathan Ritsema

Knights win Alma invite by Josh Yonker

Linguistic Outcomes Of English Medium Instruction Programmes In Higher Education: A Study On Economics Undergraduates At A Catalan University, Jennifer Rose Ament, Carmen Pérez-Vidal

Higher Learning Research Communications

Globalisation and international mobility in the 21st century has led to the internationalisation of the English language (Crystal, 2003). Research regarding linguistic gains at university levels is however extremely scarce. This study aims to address this gap of knowledge and provide some answers as to how much linguistic gain can be expected after one year of English medium instruction. Two groups of undergraduate students enrolled in different levels of English medium instruction (EMI) were given a pre and post-test over a 1 year period. Results were analysed statistically; significant gains were found only in the semi- immersion group in the …

Instructional Design And Facilitation Approaches That Promote Critical Thinking In Asynchronous Online Discussions: A Review Of The Literature, Laura A. Schindler, Gary J. Burkholder

Higher Learning Research Communications

Asynchronous online discussions (AODs) are often used to promote critical thinking in online courses; however, recent research suggests that levels of critical thinking in discussions remain low. Furthermore, there is a lack of consensus in the literature about the definition of critical thinking and many of the existing studies focus on one specific cognitive construct. Therefore, it is unknown which instructional approaches have the strongest empirical support for promoting critical thinking across multiple cognitive constructs. The purpose of this article is to present a review of the literature related to instructional design and facilitation approaches that promote critical thinking in …

Western News, Sept. 8, 2011 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: BRCC attracts new state funding; 12 faculty and staff to be honored at Academic Convocation; July and August service awards; On Campus with Les and Linda Baird.

The Spinnaker [Vol. 33 No. 67], University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community. Date: September 7, 2011

Common Ground: Addressing Attrition Across Diverse Institutions In Higher Education, Rebecca L. Jobe, Jim Lenio

Higher Learning Research Communications

Student attrition is an ongoing concern in American higher education, where institutions are being increasingly held accountable for the success of the students they admit. While differences across diverse institutions exist, research suggests that there are many similarities regarding issues related to student persistence and success. In fact, this common ground presents an opportunity for common solutions. The variety of higher education institutions utilizing knowledge gained through institutional initiatives continues to identify new, better ways of serving students. This article sheds light on the known differences between institution types while recognizing the common goals of improving student persistence. The article …

Uab Department Of Theatre 2011-2012 Season, Shannon Thomason

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No abstract provided.

Socioeconomics And The Digital Divide : Access, Literacy, And The Online-Classroom Space At The U.S. Postsecondary Institution, Alison Lorraine Nolan

Theses, Dissertations and Culminating Projects

This study examines the challenges faced by educators and students and how socioeconomics, the digital divide, and a lack of access can potentially lead to low digital-literacy rates. The digital divide describes those who have access to broadband (high-speed) Internet connections and those who do not. Since education has become reliant on technology, those who cannot access the academic-digital space are at a disadvantage. The primary focus of this thesis is to define digital literacy in online, hybrid, and face-to-face composition classrooms at the postsecondary level. A review of literature was supplemented by a brief survey to students attending Montclair …

Economic Competition, Sustainability, And Survival Endurance: The Extinction Of The Dodo, The Easter Island Case, And The Tragedy Of The Commons Effect, Pedro Moreira

Higher Learning Research Communications

A fast developing industry worldwide, tourism demands a monumental extent of resources, and at times devastates and condemns the very own environments that are fundamental to the economic survival of organizations and the sustainability of travel destinations. The purpose of the study is to link three established scientific themes on survival and sustainability to empirical results in the field of economic decision and behavior. The discussion of this link may also represent the originality value of the paper. Departing from the results of a series of decision games obtained under a quasi-experimental design, behavioral patterns were analyzed and extrapolated to …