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The Department Of Family And Consumer Sciences Newsletter Spring 2014, College Of Education And Human Development Apr 2014

The Department Of Family And Consumer Sciences Newsletter Spring 2014, College Of Education And Human Development

Family and Consumer Sciences News

  • A Message from the Chair
  • Career and Technical Education
  • Dietetics
  • Family Studies
  • Interior Design
  • Textile and Apparel Studies
  • Faculty Publications
  • Giving


The Logistics Of Implementing A Field-Based Comprehensive School Reform Initiative, Dawn E. Reeves Apr 2014

The Logistics Of Implementing A Field-Based Comprehensive School Reform Initiative, Dawn E. Reeves

Dissertations

This research is a qualitative, reflective case study regarding a cohort in the form of a district-university partnership between the Oak Park Schools in Oak Park, Michigan and the College of Education at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The initiators of the program envisioned a more successful urban school district by offering training beyond the traditional professional development to district teachers with an incentive of a Master’s Degree. The criteria of this particular initiative mandated that the program be field-based where all courses met in district buildings and be non-traditional, where all content was focused on the needs of …


2014 Undergraduate Research Competition Program, Coastal Carolina University Apr 2014

2014 Undergraduate Research Competition Program, Coastal Carolina University

Undergraduate Research Symposium Programs

6th Annual Undergraduate Research Competition, April 1-2, 2014. Competition schedule and abstracts were included in the 11th Celebration of Inquiry from 2014. Theme: The Human Spirit: Overcoming Adversity to Accomplish Greatness.


Teaching Grammar-In-Context In College Writing Instruction: An Update On The Research Literature, Zak Lancaster, Andrea R. Olinger Apr 2014

Teaching Grammar-In-Context In College Writing Instruction: An Update On The Research Literature, Zak Lancaster, Andrea R. Olinger

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Does grammar instruction help to improve students’ writing? Should writing instructors focus on grammar in first-year composition or other university-level writing courses? These questions persist among writing professionals despite a long tradition of research-based conclusions that explicit grammar instruction has no effect or even a harmful effect on students’ writing development (e.g., Braddock, Lloyd-Jones, and Schoer, 1963; Harris, 1962; Hillocks, 1986; McQuade, 1980; Wyse, 2001).

These conclusions, of course, have had considerable influence on writing scholars’ views of grammar instruction. Some writing scholars, furthermore, have found theoretical backing for the case against grammar instruction in the linguist Stephen Krashen’s argument …


The Local Food Movement - Why Food Matters, Staff Mar 2014

The Local Food Movement - Why Food Matters, Staff

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Panel Led By Uab's Garvey Sets Framework To Combat Obesity Epidemic, Alicia Rohan Mar 2014

Panel Led By Uab's Garvey Sets Framework To Combat Obesity Epidemic, Alicia Rohan

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March 25, 2014 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Mar 2014

March 25, 2014 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Uab's Annual Health Disparities Research Symposium To Feature Nationally Renowned Experts, Tyler Greer Mar 2014

Uab's Annual Health Disparities Research Symposium To Feature Nationally Renowned Experts, Tyler Greer

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2014 March 18 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University Mar 2014

2014 March 18 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

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Documentary Movie "Eating Alabama" To Be Screened At Uab, Alicia Rohan Mar 2014

Documentary Movie "Eating Alabama" To Be Screened At Uab, Alicia Rohan

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Spectrum, Volume 32, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University Mar 2014

Spectrum, Volume 32, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Students Give Meaning to the Alternative Spring Break -- Career Fair Gives Students Opportunity to Succeed -- Sacred Heart Ranked Platinum for Promoting a Healthy Workplace -- Blackbear Saloon Closing -- Students Tap Into UNICEF -- Jacqueline ZIevor Travels to Kenya -- Kappa Sigma Hosts America 4 Boston Event


Chimes: March 7, 2014, Calvin College Mar 2014

Chimes: March 7, 2014, Calvin College

Chimes

Amber Warners to work with head coach of US women's volleyball by Alden Hartopo

First-year Calvin student hopes to compete in 2016 Paralympics by Emily Cole

Students climb and cook by Audrey Enters

Auditions kick off Calvin's Got Talent by Joe Mohan

Rangeela performance helps audience 'see beyond the veil' by Hayley Cox

Professor Lew Klatt to be GR poet laureate by Grace Ruiter


The Spinnaker March 2014, University Of North Florida Mar 2014

The Spinnaker March 2014, University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community.


February 28, 2014 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Feb 2014

February 28, 2014 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Rimmer Named To President's Council On Fitness, Sports And Nutrition Science Board, Alicia Rohan Feb 2014

Rimmer Named To President's Council On Fitness, Sports And Nutrition Science Board, Alicia Rohan

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2014 Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars Posters At St. Paul Abstract Booklet, Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars Feb 2014

2014 Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars Posters At St. Paul Abstract Booklet, Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars

Posters at St. Paul

Abstract booklet from the first Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars Posters at St. Paul event.

The multi-disciplinary poster presentation was held at the State Capitol in St. Paul on February 26, 2014 from 11:00-1:00 PM in the Rotunda. Participating campuses included: Anoka-Ramsey Community College; Bemidji State University; Inver Hills Community College; Metropolitan State University; Minneapolis Community and Technical College; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University, Moorhead; North Hennepin Community College; Rochester Community and Technical College; St. Cloud State University; Southwest Minnesota State University and Winona State University.


Rimmer Named To The President's Council On Fitness, Sports And Nutrition Science, Traci Bratton Feb 2014

Rimmer Named To The President's Council On Fitness, Sports And Nutrition Science, Traci Bratton

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2014-February-21-Etsu’S Alliance For Continued Learning To Offer Spring Classes, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Feb 2014

2014-February-21-Etsu’S Alliance For Continued Learning To Offer Spring Classes, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Shealy Among Six Honored For 40 Years Of Service To Uab, Natalie Wade Feb 2014

Shealy Among Six Honored For 40 Years Of Service To Uab, Natalie Wade

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2014 February 18 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University Feb 2014

2014 February 18 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

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Six Elevated To Distinguished Professor, Natalie Wade Feb 2014

Six Elevated To Distinguished Professor, Natalie Wade

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Chimes: February 14, 2014, Calvin College Feb 2014

Chimes: February 14, 2014, Calvin College

Chimes

Creative "Into the Woods" opens with rousing success by Leah Jonker

uKnight Games kicks off its fourth year of competitions by Casey McIntosh

Students for Life organization starts on campus by Daniel Paulson

Calvin students participate in Food Recovery Network distributions by Kellee Dragt

Philip Seymour Hoofman dies at 46 by Sierra Savela

Knights win one, lose one by Jacob Kuyvenhoven

Conference attracts students with international interests by Joe Mohan


Endowed Positions, Promotions Approved By Trustees, Jim Bakken Feb 2014

Endowed Positions, Promotions Approved By Trustees, Jim Bakken

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Chimes: February 7, 2014, Calvin College Feb 2014

Chimes: February 7, 2014, Calvin College

Chimes

Board of trustees approves strategic plan for the next five years by Lauren DeHaan

Low numbers reported for faculty participation in diversity events by Ben Rietema

New online faculty evaluation form available to students by Alden Hartopo & Connor Sterchi

Calvin students develop new Android application for student news by Joe Mohan

Hackers hit big targets around the world by Jonathan Hielkema

DAAC to reopen doors following sudden closure by Nathan Slauer

Calvin softball's new culture by Brian Exner


The Grizzly, February 6, 2014, Dave Muoio, John Parry, Caroline Sandberg, Kristen Costello, Evan Hill, Olivia Z. Schultz, Deana Harley, Brian Thomas, Jordan Breslow, Derrick Falletta, John Carty, Dana Feigenbaum, Austin Fox Feb 2014

The Grizzly, February 6, 2014, Dave Muoio, John Parry, Caroline Sandberg, Kristen Costello, Evan Hill, Olivia Z. Schultz, Deana Harley, Brian Thomas, Jordan Breslow, Derrick Falletta, John Carty, Dana Feigenbaum, Austin Fox

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Reimert Party Suspension Sparks USGA Meeting About Safety Risks • Career Department Clarifies Post-Grad Placement Data • Representative Will Discuss Drexel's Graduate Programs • Wismer Sanitation Revisited • Auntie Anne Shares Pretzel Wisdom with U-Innovate! • CIE Hits the Road for UC Graduates • Summer Mentors to Continue • Opinion: Ursinus Drug Policy Should Adhere to the Law; Multilingual Education Should be Considered • Blowout on Super Bowl Sunday • Krasna Chasing 1000, Succeeding in Classroom • Men's Basketball Breaks Losing Streak; Wrestling and Women's Swimming Remain Undefeated


Uab Launches Weight Loss Medicine To Fight Obesity, Clinton Colmenares Feb 2014

Uab Launches Weight Loss Medicine To Fight Obesity, Clinton Colmenares

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2014 February 4 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University Feb 2014

2014 February 4 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

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Many Give Thanks To Those Who Offered Help, Shelter During Storm, Natalie Wade Feb 2014

Many Give Thanks To Those Who Offered Help, Shelter During Storm, Natalie Wade

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A Bibliography Of University Of Nebraska College Of Law Faculty Scholarship 1892–2013, Marcia L. Dority Baker, Stefanie S. Pearlman Feb 2014

A Bibliography Of University Of Nebraska College Of Law Faculty Scholarship 1892–2013, Marcia L. Dority Baker, Stefanie S. Pearlman

Marvin and Virginia Schmid Law Library: Faculty Publications

This bibliography attempts to include all faculty members at the College of Law beginning in 1892 through the faculty members of the 2012–2013 academic year. We included publications from tenure-track law, law library, and law clinical faculty members and visiting faculty members who were at the College of Law for three or more years. Although we did not include the scholarship of faculty members who visited for less than three years or adjunct faculty, we did include a list of those faculty members for historical purposes. We used the Official Bulletin of Nebraska Law and the Nebraska Law Review to …


The Spinnaker February 2014, University Of North Florida Feb 2014

The Spinnaker February 2014, University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community.