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Reveille (Issue 25), Csusb Veterans Success Center

Reveille newsletter

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• Welcome New Employees
• First S.T.A.R.S. Seminar
• VSC Ranked Best of Best
• PDC VSC Open House
• Vet Hunter
• Campus Veterans Receive Honors
• SVO Recruiting Students
• Freshman and Transfer SOAR
• Conference Held in Late August
• How Have You Been Spending Your Summer?

Faculty Senate Committee Book (September 2015), Csusb Faculty Senate

CSUSB Faculty Senate records

No abstract provided.

Joseph Paulino, Wilmer Amina Carter Foundation

Bridges Digital Archive: Audio and Video Recordings

Ratibu Jacocks interviews Joseph Paulino, a man with a long history in education, law enforcement, and community action. Paulino began the recording by mentioning his childhood, living in Belize and then migrating to Los Angeles when he was around eight years old. When he was older, he moved within the Inland Empire and then specifically to San Bernardino. After high school, he enlisted in the military while studying to earn degrees. Paulino is a man of many degrees, going to multiple colleges and even entering the FBI Academy through the University of Virginia. His memories of his family included his …

Community Attitudes Toward Early-Release Offenders Under Ab 109, Mari Lily Herrera, Matthew Erik Mcgiffen

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine community attitudes towards ex-offenders released in San Bernardino under AB 109 on subjects that would likely impact the ex-offender reintegration process. Past research has shown that a community’s willingness to employ and offer social support to ex-offenders has a substantial impact on their probability of re-offense. This study focused on individuals whose roles in the community give them greater influence over ex-offenders. A total of 11 community members participated in this qualitative study. Of the 11 respondents, 4 were employers, 4 were social service workers, and 3 were community center workers. Respondents …

Evaluation Of Interventions Used In The Treatment Of Veterans With Co-Occurring Disorders, Kelly F. Simon, Meghan M. Frawley

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

This study was a qualitative assessment of the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions used in the treatment of co-occurring disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse. The qualitative assessment was an interview with a number of open ended questions and scales for the respondents to report preference. Interviews were conducted through the Wounded Warriors Project. Participants were males between the ages of 18 and 40, and were of multiple ethnicities. The interview questions primarily addressed whether or not the respondents received services and which services they felt were most beneficial. The interviews were anonymous and confidential, in the interest of …

Preserving, Interpreting, And Displaying Mental Health History: Establishing The Patton State Hospital Museum And Archive, Shannon Rene Long

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

There are few museums in the western half of the United States that provide an opportunity to educate the public about the history of mental health care. Recently, a mental health museum and archive of artifacts, photographs, and documents was established on the grounds of Patton State Hospital in Highland, California. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the establishment of this museum and archive and to provide an account of the 125 year history of Patton State Hospital. Understanding the history of Patton provides an opportunity to understand the history of mental health care in the United …

Social Work Students' Perceptions Of Sex Offenders, Mayra Bernal, Henry Christopher Meza

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

Social workers who choose to work in the field of child welfare will almost unavoidably be exposed to sexual trauma. This requires that social workers are prepared to understand and work with those who have been sexually abused, as well as the perpetrators of sex crimes. The purpose of this study was to explore social work students’ perceptions of sex offenders since it is anticipated that they will work with the sex offender population at some point in their careers. Exploring this topic could help future social workers gain valuable knowledge related to recognizing barriers that may exist when working …

May 11th 2015, Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

No abstract provided.

February 16th 2015, Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

No abstract provided.

Vol.42 N.28 February 5th 2015, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Course Catalog 2015-2016, Csusb

CSUSB Course Catalog

No abstract provided.

An Innovative Clustering Approach To Market Segmentation For Improved Price Prediction, Donghui Shi, Jian Guan, Jozef Zurada, Alan S. Levitan

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

A main obstacle to accurate prediction is often the heterogeneous nature of data. Existing studies have pointed to data clustering as a potential solution to reduce heterogeneity, and therefore increase prediction accuracy. This paper describes an innovative clustering approach based on a novel adaptation of the Fuzzy C-Means algorithm and its application to market segmentation in real estate. Over 15,000 actual home sales transactions were used to evaluate our approach. The test results demonstrate that the accuracy in price prediction shows notable improvement for some clustered market segments. In comparison with existing methods our approach is simple to implement. It …

Vol.42 N.20 December 11th 2014, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Refraction Microtremor Analysis Of Areas Surrounding California State University San Bernardino, Malcolm D. Thomas

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

The San Andreas Fault stretches for over 800 miles through California. Along the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, areas in close proximity to the San Andreas Fault Zone may be subject to site amplification of ground motion caused by seismic activity via wave propagation through the subsurface. These seismic hazards are being addressed via the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Faulting Zone Act and the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). Shear wave velocity of the subsurface has served as a proxy for ground motion amplification and is therefore a useful parameter to help analyze and reduce seismic hazards. Low shear wave …

October 13th 2014, Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

No abstract provided.

September 2014, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Checking Account Transparency Report: How Easily Can Consumers Shop for a Checking Account Online?

There are more than 100 million

checking accounts in the U.S. and close to nine out of

10 households have an existing account. Having

access to and understanding the costs associated

with checking accounts is essential for consumers. . . . . 3

You Can Negotiate Anything: 13 Negotiating Techniques Taught at the Wharton School of Business

Everything is open for negotiation—

even prices, schedules, and product offerings that

seem carved in stone. No one has to just accept

what’s offered…..but first you must hone your …

Faculty Senate Committee Book (September 2014), Csusb Faculty Senate

CSUSB Faculty Senate records

No abstract provided.

Vol.42 N.04 August 21st 2014, Brown Publishing Company

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Vol.42 N.03 August 14th 2014, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Vol.42 N.01 July 31st 2014, Brown Publishing Company

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Vol.41 N.50 July 10th 2014, Brown Publishing Company

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Csusb Magazine (Summer 2014), Csusb

CSUSB Magazine

Features:

A heart for health......Page 6
The nursing lab at CSUSB is named after the man with a keen interest in bringing more trained nurses and better health to the Inland Empire.

Mission mortarboard......Page 8
The Veterans Success Center is working to give back to the women and men who gave first.

Bringing Ancient Egypt to life......Page 10
The treasured collection of Egyptian antiquities from Pamela and Dr.Benson Harer has become the centerpiece of CSUSB's art museum collection, and the catalyst behind plans to bring an Egyptologist to campus

Determination......Page 15
The American Dream is more …

Mcneil, Ft. Washington: Fda Case Study, Warren Adis

Communications of the IIMA

This research analyzes the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) quality systems methodology through a detailed 12-year case study of McNeil Consumer Healthcare and its Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility. This in-depth review, from 2000 to 2011, includes plant inspections reports, out-of-compliance findings, warning letters and a plant closure injunction. It then contrasts the specific findings of the McNeil case study with an analysis of overall FDA performance within the same sector of Finished Bio-Pharmaceuticals (BP). In addition, this case study pays particular attention to the role played by the FDA’s risk methodology in enhancing the overall inspection process and increasing …

The Ethics Of Bi With Private And Public Entities, Brian Demilia, Michael Peded, Kenneth Jorgensen, Ramesh Subramanian

Communications of the IIMA

The Internet plays a vital role in data collection, information creation, and business intelligence (BI). The nature of information collected on the Internet, and the degree to which such information is collected, both have ethical ramifications. What data can be collected is very different from what data should be collected. Disregarding the latter question can be more profitable, but doing so can often involve unethical practices and more importantly, compromise the privacy of individuals. It has become widely known that private enterprises collect all manner of (BI) data about individuals, causing ethical concerns. The ethics of privacy do not affect …

Explaining Attitudes Toward And Experiences With Social Media Among Public Information Officers Through Adaptive Structuration Theory, Astrid Shiel, Michelle T. Violanti, Kevin Slusarski

Communications of the IIMA

This study set out to explore similarities and differences between firefighting organizations using and not using social media for crisis/emergency situations. Using Adaptive Structuration Theory (AST), our exploratory survey results from 129 first responders suggest social media innovations are outpacing PIOs’ abilities to effectively adopt and utilize social media strategies. Of those who do not use social media, they have considered using it for information-dissemination purposes only; the main differences between those who do and don’t use social media is their perception of the obstacles to implementing it (training, time, resources) and whether they use it in their personal lives.

Fda’S Quality Systems Methodology At Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sites, Warren Adis

Communications of the IIMA

This research details the FDA's quality systems methodology used in its inspection of biopharmaceutical manufacturers in the time period between 2003 and 2009. It analyzes the violations specified in FDA site inspection warning letters, reviewing their frequency and specificity. This analysis is an exploration into FDA activity in this sector, focusing particularly on finished pharmaceuticals, and serves as an initial evaluation of the FDA’s performance. In addition, the study pays particular attention to whether the FDA’s risk methodology has enhanced the overall inspection process and increased its quality assurance.

The Fbi Virtual Case File: A Case Study , Jack T. Marchewka

Communications of the IIMA

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) began developing a case management software system called the Virtual Case File in 2000, but eventually abandoned the project in April 2005. The cost of this project was estimated to be over $170 million, and this waste of tax payer money drew sharp criticism. The impetus for the project was due to the FBI’s aging technology infrastructure that included 386-based personal computers and a 12-year-old network system. In 2000, Congress allocated almost $340 million for the proposed FBI Information Technology Upgrade Project (FITUP) that was soon divided into three parts and renamed Trilogy. This …

Vol.41 N.45 June 5th 2014, Brown Publishing Company

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Realizing The Future State Of K-12 Public Education: Data Exchange And Functional Integration With Local Government, Patrick J. Simon, J. Mark Heumann

Communications of the IIMA

It is no news that K-12 school districts can more effectively provide instruction and support services by leveraging current and emerging information technologies. Nor is it news that when districts fail to adopt up-to-date IT-based systems, endemic underfunding gets the blame. In fact, however, districts can leverage existing funding sources and ROI from early projects to support later projects and sustain services over the long term. What is required is a thorough understanding of functions and dependencies in the local school, school district, and community; structured planning and functional alignment in the district and its IT organization; and ongoing commitment …

Analysis Of Fds’S Risk Assessment Methodology At Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Site, Warren Adis

Communications of the IIMA

This research describes how the FDA has incorporated risk analysis methodology into its inspection of pharmaceutical manufacturers in the time period between 2004-2008. It analyzes the violations specified in FDA warning letters that are issued after site inspections of pharmaceutical facilities. The outcome of this analysis is to evaluate the FDA’s performance to determine whether it has improved the overall inspection process and increased its quality assurance