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Health Careers Opportunity Program, Kunthary Thai-Johnson

Office of Community Partnerships Posters

Located on the University of Massachusetts Boston campus, the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) is an educational program funded through the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The mission of the program is to create a “pipeline” that starts at the middle and high schools in Boston, continues through the undergraduate programs at Tufts University and UMass Boston, and culminates in the graduate-level public health and/or medical programs at Tufts University School of Medicine or other medical schools.

The Office Of Career Services & Internships, Michael Gaskins, Shannon Seaver

Office of Community Partnerships Posters

The Office of Career Services and Internships at UMass Boston partners with several of the University’s Pre-Collegiate Programs as well as community-based organizations, providing a venue for students and local residents to gain on-the-job professional work experience.

The Office Of Career Services & Internships, Michael Gaskins, Shannon Seaver

Office of Community Partnerships Posters

The Office of Career Services and Internships at UMass Boston serves as the conduit for employers and students. We connect students to the type of experience necessary to be build their skills, focus on career paths, and become more competitive in the job market. Many of our services and events are open to the general public and our community patterns partners in the Harbor Point and Boston neighborhoods.

Admission Guaranteed Program (Agp) At Umass Boston, Andrea Dawes

Office of Community Partnerships Posters

Initiated in 1989, the Admission Guaranteed Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston guarantees admission to the university for students enrolled at partner high schools. Through AGP, students who take courses in the required subject areas and meet specific program criteria are assured admission to the university

Yearup – Empowering Urban Talent To Reach Their Potential, Anne Agee, Apurva Mehta, Raymond Tse

Office of Community Partnerships Posters

YearUp is a national program, that aims to educate and train “disconnected” young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 to enter the workforce with skills in desktop support, helpdesk and other technical areas where the demand for skilled labor is always high.

Division Of Athletics, Recreation, Special Projects & Programs, Marsha Florio

Office of Community Partnerships Posters

Through our Department of Special Programs and Projects, the Division of Athletics, Recreation, Special Projects and Programs is in the forefront of providing athletics outreach to local neighborhoods, the state, and even overseas audiences. We provide complimentary use of the university's athletic facilities to community groups; we offer student athlete sports clinics for young people; we make holiday visits to hospitals; and offer many other similar services.

Socialization Processes Of Engineering Students: Differences In The Experiences Of Females And Males, Mark R. Riney, Janet Froeschle

Administrative Issues Journal

The primary purpose of this study was to explore the personal experiences of female and male engineering students in both Division I (17 females and 16 males) and Division II (11 females and 11 males) programs. Analyses of narratives of 55 undergraduate engineering students revealed that the sociocultural experiences of female and male students differ in substantial ways in that socialization processes into engineering are problematic for women, who often rely on one another to bolster their self-efficacy perceptions and resiliency. Another important finding is that Division II female students were provided much more support by both professors and male …

Prism #62, April 2012, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• McKay, Michael. Banner & TopNet Failure Causes Delays – Information Technology
• Duvall, Tessa. Love Notes – Nicholas Chambers, Terri Woody, Student Disability Services
• Rogers, Shelby. WKU to Host Statewide Symposium – Study Abroad
• Spees, Monica. U is for Umpire – Grant Burkeen
• Spees, Monica. WKU Education Comes Full Circle for Grad Assistant – Katherine Pettit
• Williams, Joanna. Sometimes Your Peers Can Be Your Best Help
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Athletic Brackets
• Ross Bjork Did What Was Best for Him
• Rutledge, Chris. Father of Newgrass to Play SKyPAC – …

Ethics, Online Learning And Stakeholder Responsibility For A Code Of Conduct In Higher Education, Phillip D. Coleman

Journal of Excellence in College Teaching and Learning

The purpose of this paper is to discuss issues related to the code of ethics in online learning, and responsibilities of students, faculty, and administrators. Students must recognize the ethical imperatives of online learning, and faculty and administrators should enforce the code of ethics requirements consistently, and effectively. How does a professor know that the student who enrolled in the course is the same as the one doing the work online from a distant location? Does the administration explain the mechanisms for dealing with infringements such as plagiarism, and the consequences? Should Professors teach about ethical behavior regardless of the …

An Investigation In The Development Of Europe's Erasmus Internship Policy, Frank Cullen

Articles

The involvement of the School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology in international mobility for work placement has experienced exponential growth over the past five years with the assistance of European Leonardo da Vinci and Erasmus funding for European internships. The main purpose behind the European Commission funding ventures for internship (experiential learning) is to enhance the students’ cultural awareness, cultivate their language skills and develop their professionalism in their field of study. This paper provide an overview of the development of Erasmus internship and relationship between the the European Commission, the HEA, and DIT.

Graduate Student Research Meeting Minutes, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting minutes.

Inside Rankings: Limitations And Possibilities, Kerryann O’Meara, Matthew Meekins

New England Resource Center for Higher Education Publications

Americans love ranking systems. Whether we are ranking the hottest celebrities, the top ten singles, the top chef, or the next design star, ranking seems to be built into the American psyche as a symptom of our competitive, aspirational nature, and our desire to quickly understand the value of things.

The purpose of this article is to present our critique of the main weaknesses and contributions of dominant ranking systems, to consider some of the positive and/or neutral roles that they are serving, and to offer three examples of purposes and goals of higher education we think they are not …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Koch, Cameron. Other Kentucky Public Schools Lack Social Media Rules for Students
• Duvall, Tessa. A Little Nontraditional – Peggy Allen
• Hayden, Natalie. WKU to Give $500,000 in Student Research Grants
• McKay, Michael. Auction to be Held in Downing University Center
• Mack, Shelby. A Thousand Words re: Spring Weather
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Ray Harper
• A Slam Dunk – Ray Harper
• Justice, Maciena. WKU Student Interns for NASA As Engineer – Tim Hennig
• Hayden, Natalie. Candidates Are Narrowed Down for Vice Provost Position at WKU
• Harrison, Taylor. Student Government …

Division Of Undergraduate Education Proposal To The University Of Kentucky Faculty Senate Council: Establishing Policy And Guidelines For University Of Kentucky Dual Credit Partnerships With Secondary Schools, Randolph Hollingsworth

Undergraduate Education White Papers

This proposal was presented via handouts and accompanying slides to the University of Kentucky Faculty Senate Council on February 20, 2012. The proposal hinges on two main purposes:

1. an alternative for Kentucky's high school students that choose to accelerate their time to degree by completing a challenging course at UK; and,
2. a strategic improvement to existing enrollments at UK by high school students that would lead to more long-term relationships and shorten time to a college degree from UK.

The proposal includes definitions of terms commonly used, a few examples from UK benchmark institutions and an example lifecycle for the …

Adult Student Practitioners: A Qualitative Study On Their Personal Experiences, Mark Zorzi

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to describe the changes that working practitioners experience while pursuing a doctoral degree. This qualitative study centered on the experiences of ten students who have successfully completed the doctoral program of Rowan University. Data was collected through personal interviews that explored their academic backgrounds as well as their views and experiences with the coursework. This study adopted elements of interpretive inquiry for development of a case study that sought to analyze meaning-making interactions of the participants lives and to make meaning of their doctoral experiences. A series of open ended questions in one-on-one interviews …

Graduate Student Research Meeting Minutes, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting minutes.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Anderson, Anna. WKU Cheerleaders Stand Against Breast Cancer
• McKay, Michael. WKU Works to Bring Panda Express to Campus
• Hayden, Natalie. WKU Proposes Changes to General Education Requirements
• Rivera, Michael. A Thousand Words – Kappa Sigma
• Koch, Cameron. Health Services Expands Patient Numbers, Services
• Rutledge, Chris. Q&A with Philadelphia-based Band Dr. Dog
• Harrison, Taylor. Institute for Citizenship & Social Responsibility Will Keep Its Space During Downing University Center Renovations
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association Apathy
• Student Government Association Should, Could Do More
• Erskine, Annie. Response to Recent …

Ua12/2/1 National Signing Day, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special athletics magazine issue of the College Heights Herald.

• Stephens, Brad. Toppers Address Needs, Build Depth with Signing Class – Football
• Wells, Jordan. Former University of Louisville Commit Ready for WKU Career – Anthony Wales
• Claybourn, Cole. Willie Taggart Looking for National Identity – Football
• Finding the Right Pieces
• Wells, Jordan. Louisville Becomes Pipeline for Toppers
• Stephens, Brad. Nick Sheridan Promoted to Quarterbacks Coach

Prism #60, February 2012, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Uno Campus Priorities: Charting A Clear Vision For 20/20, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Student Learning

The University of Nebraska Omaha community understands that meeting the goals of a metropolitan university of distinction with 20,000 students by the year 2020 presents both challenges and opportunities. Simultaneously increasing enrollment and educational quality will require strategic investments that leverage the campus’ current strengths and position it to take full advantage of exciting potential growth areas. Five areas were designated as key campus priorities to spearhead efforts to reach the 20/20 milestone.
The university enlisted faculty and staff committees to write “white papers” on how under take action plans for the areas of Doctoral/Graduate Research; Early Childhood/Child Welfare;Global Engagement, …

2012 January 18 - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes, Undergraduate Curriculum Council, East Tennessee State University

Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

State Of The University Address, Uno Office Of The Chancellor

Chancellor’s Speeches

Omaha – Omaha – What follows are remarks delivered by Chancellor John Christensen during the 2012 Convocation on Sept.19 inside the University of Nebraska at Omaha Strauss Performing Arts Center in front of an audience of students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community.

Good morning and welcome to UNO’s annual State of the University address. Thank you for attending, and special thanks to guests who have joined us today.

With the academic year under way, I’m reminded of what a privilege it is to be part of the UNO family. The start of the fall semester and the anticipation and …

Prism #59, January 2012, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Ua11/2 Public Affairs Press Releases, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Press releases created about WKU by the Public Affairs Department.

Bridgewater State University Factbook, 2011-2012, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State University

Factbook

No abstract provided.

Bridgewater State University Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog 2012-2013, Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University Catalogs, 2010-

This 2012-2013 Bridgewater State University Catalog outlines programs of study.

The rules, regulations, policies, fees and other charges, courses of study, and academic requirements that appear in this catalog were in effect at the time of its publication. Like everything else in this catalog, they are published for informational purposes only, and they do not constitute a contract between the university and any student, applicant for admission or other person.

Whether noted elsewhere in this catalog or not, the university reserves the right to change, eliminate, and add to any existing (and to introduce additional) rules, regulations, policies, fees and …

Ua3/9/2 Subject File - Instruments Of American Excellence Collection, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Correspondence regarding the Instruments of American Excellence Collection and exhibit.

Services Report Fy 2012, Uno Office Of Research And Creative Activity

Services Reports

This Service Report features: Information about The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research; University of Nebraska at Omaha External Awards FY 2008-2012; University of Nebraska at Omaha External Submissions FY 2008-2012; External Awards by College/Unit FY 2010-2012; External Submissions by College/Unit FY 2010-2012; UNO FY2012 External Awards; UNO FY2012 External Submissions; UNO FY 2012 Nebraska Research Initiative (NRI) Submissions; UNO FY2012 Internal Funding Program Awards; and 4th Annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.