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Gold & Blue, Spring 2016, St. Mary's University- San Antonio, Texas

Gold & Blue

This is the Spring 2016 edition of Gold & Blue which is St. Mary's University's official school publication.

Police Blotter, Unlv Department Of Police Services

Police Blotter

No abstract provided.

Negotiating A Culture Of Encounter And Disruptive Discourse In Catholic Higher Education, Laura Leming

Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Faculty Publications

Any brief attention to global, national, and local news underlines the urgency for education that leads to knowledge about and action for the common good. Catholic institutions of higher learning have a dual history of encouraging students to speak and act on behalf of the common good while also pursuing the good life. As those who can readily access a Catholic education have increasingly come from the upper middle class, how are we introducing our students into the culture of encounter that Pope Francis called the U.S. Bishops to promote in September 2015? This essay explores ideas and examples related …

Unlv 101, Unlv Communications

UNLV 101

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Academic Service Learning On Community College Students, Sharon S. Ellerton, Sandy Figueroa, Peter Fiume, Debra Greenwood

Publications and Research

Although research clearly indicates that academic service-learning provides multiple benefits to college students in baccalaureate institutions, there is less known about its impact on community college students; a population who may benefit the most from this pedagogy. Four faculty members from four different community colleges within the City University of New York incorporated service-learning into their classrooms while also maintaining control classes. Quantitative survey data on student civic engagement and college skills were collected and survey responses from those students that did, and did not, participate in service-learning were compared. The data demonstrated meaningful differences between the non-service-learners and service-learning …

P-16 Initiative, Uno Service Learning Academy

Newsletters 2015-2016

This newsletter features: Gaining Perspective: Race & Our Juvenile Justice System; Mapping Histories: Learning Across the Ages; College & Career Readiness Characteristics Found in Service Learning; Service Learning Around the World; Student's Collaboration Leads to Environmental Sustainability; Multiple Collaborative Projects Created Diverse Experiences for Students; Students Learn to Speak Mandarin; Infusing Rigor into Service Learning: A K-12 Teacher & UNO Professor's Perspective; A Lesson in Ethics: What Would a Boys Town Middle School Student Do? and Letter from the Program Coordinator.

Honors Research Symposium Program Spring 2016, University Honors Program, Georgia Southern University

Honors College: News & Publications (2008-2020)

No abstract provided.

“Just Young Dudes Having Fun”?: Social Media Reactions To The Odu Banner Incident, Ashley Marie Giraldi

Sociology & Criminal Justice Theses & Dissertations

“Rowdy and fun. Hope your baby girl is ready for a good time…” This statement was on the first of three banners hung from a fraternity home’s balcony on freshman move-in day. The second banner stated, “Freshman drop off here” with an arrow pointing to the front door of the home. The final banner suggested, “Go ahead and drop off mom too…” These banners demonstrated the explicit implementation of rape culture in the university setting. Rape culture includes humor that normalizes violence against women, such as the alleged joke that constituted the ODU banner incident. This research explored societal responses …

Implementing Talking Circles In A Living Learning Community, Shaniqua Jones

All Capstone Projects

Restorative Justice is a collaborative decision-making process that has been integrated as an alternative approach to historic means of justice systems globally for thousands of years. Restorative justice began to impact higher education in 1998 in order to strengthen student ties to their respective colleges and universities by enriching student voices and experiences in various areas of academic and student life, including living learning communities. Talking Circles are one of many restorative practices used to facilitate effective dialogue among shareholders because it fosters a similarity of integration, motivation, and values. The purpose of this research is to determine if the …

Western News, March 31, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Talk explores meshing generations at work; Trustees set WMU’s strategic direction for next five years; Institute kicks off forums with Michael Moore; On Campus with Will Posthumus.

Admissions Report - Detailed Data - March 2016, Office Of Institutional Research & Effectiveness, Wright State University

Admissions Reports

Detailed report of applicants to Wright State including data on county of residency, intended major, and ethnicity for Fall Semester 2015.

The Inkwell

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

Alumni Survey Fall 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Assessment

The alumni survey provides the university information on the lives of students one or more years after graduation and their opinions about various topics concerning their time at UNO and beyond. In the past, UNO used an external vendor, ACT, to conduct the alumni survey. The survey was long, the cost was high, the response rate was extremely low, and, ultimately, the vendor discontinued the survey. UNO decided the best route was to create and administer their own alumni survey.

Alumni from 2010 and 2012 were surveyed by UNO in Fall 2015 in an effort to learn which cohort would …

Alumni Survey Fall 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Community Engagement

The alumni survey provides the university information on the lives of students one or more years after graduation and their opinions about various topics concerning their time at UNO and beyond. In the past, UNO used an external vendor, ACT, to conduct the alumni survey. The survey was long, the cost was high, the response rate was extremely low, and, ultimately, the vendor discontinued the survey. UNO decided the best route was to create and administer their own alumni survey.

Alumni from 2010 and 2012 were surveyed by UNO in Fall 2015 in an effort to learn which cohort would …

11th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], March 29, 2016, 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.

Spectrum, Volume 36, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: SHU's newest campaign to raise awareness for sexual assault -- Religion and spirituality colloquium sparks conversation -- Obama attempts to preserve ties with Cuba -- Students participate in global service learning experience -- OPK helps fight for children's education -- Criminal justice seminar helps domestic violence victims -- Psychology professor publishes on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder -- Equestrian team takes on semi-finals

David Welch ’17 Captures Ncaa Division Iii National Championship In Wrestling, Nadine Hapst

Featured News Story

With his victory, Welch becomes the first NCAA champion in RWU history.

Dreams Deferred: A Critical Narrative Analysis Of African American Males In Pursuit Of Higher Education, Martinique Starnes

LMU Theses and Dissertations

Many studies have been conducted on the achievement gap between Caucasian and minority students (Bankston & Caldas, 1998; A. Brown & Donnor, 2011; Howard, 2008; O’Conner, Lewis, & Mueller, 2007; Osborne, 1999), as this gap has been a persistent problem for decades. However, despite more students of color gaining access to institutions of higher education, there is still a severe gap in college graduation rates (National Center for Education Statistics [NCES], 2011), with African American males being the least likely group to be found on college campuses (Dunn, 2012), and thus, possessing the lowest college graduation rate. St. Peter Claver …

2016 Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars Posters At St. Paul Abstract Booklet, Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars

Posters at St. Paul

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

The multi-disciplinary poster presentation was held on March 17, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 PM in the Veterans Service Building. Participating campuses included: Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minneapolis Community and Technical College; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rochester Community and Technical College; St. Cloud State University; Southwest Minnesota State University; and Winona State University.

Spectrum, Volume 36, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Students awarded Christopher Cook scholarship -- SHU to host Connecticut history day -- Proposed changes to Bridgeport zoning laws -- Making community connections -- Hard work paying off for SHU elite gymnastics

Information Literacy And Critical Thinking: The Power Of Success, Cheryl A. Clayton-Molina Dr.

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Students and adults cannot just be excellent learners, but lifelong learners to keep pace in today’s world. Information literacy and critical thinking presentation provides skills for individuals to grow and develop as a person and professional. Individuals will learn:

Higher-Order Thinking

Problem solving

Effective and Positive Communication Skills

Setting Realistic Goals

Self-Development/Growth (Who are you)

Building Confidence

Angel Mcgowan Named To All-Sun Belt Conference Second Team, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Angel McGowan Named to All-Sun Belt Conference Second Team
• McGowan earns first-ever All-SBC nod for Georgia Southern women’s basketball

Men's Basketball: Hughes And Brown Named All-Sun Belt, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Men's Basketball: Hughes and Brown Named All-Sun Belt
• The Eagles take on South Alabama in the Sun Belt Tournament Thursday

Distance Education In Law Enforcement: Exploring Kentucky's Barriers, Brandon J. Combs

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 Brandon J. Combs on March 4, 2016.

Green Blazers For Outstanding Uab Blazers: Bmen Bestows New Honor, Staff

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

The Inkwell, Armstrong State University

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 36, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Apple versus the FBI -- UConn implements police body camera program -- Free Kesha controversy -- Students make impression at N.Y. fashion week -- Men's basketball makes NEC tournament

Winona Currents Magazine, University Advancement - Winona State University

Winona Currents

This magazine published by Winona State University’s University Advancement was intended to inform WSU Alumni, students, faculty, staff and the greater community about Alumni and the university. The cover theme is: The Scientific Edge.

Admissions Report - Detailed Data - February 2016, Office Of Institutional Research & Effectiveness, Wright State University

Admissions Reports

Detailed report of applicants to Wright State including data on county of residency, intended major, and ethnicity for Fall Semester 2015.

Distance Education More Expensive Than Thought., Aldemaro Romero Jr.

Publications and Research

Cost is one of the big issues facing higher education.

Diminishing government funding has spiraled

the expense of attending public colleges and

universities, which, in turn, has increased the debt

burden on students to more than a trillion dollars.

Facing this issue has become a national concern

for many politicians. State legislators and governors,

as well as executives of some for-profit

education companies, have been pushing distance

education (mostly in the form of on-line courses)

as the solution.