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Emu Today, September 29, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

Emu Today, September 20, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Making A "Dent" In The Textbook Problem: Library E-Books For Course Readings: A Collaboration Between Department Faculty And The Emu Library, Kate Pittsley-Sousa

Faculty Scholarship - University Library

Project Overview

EMU’s Women in Philanthropy granted $5,000 to purchase library e-book versions of titles requested by EMU faculty and lecturers for use with upcoming classes. The library used an online form to solicit requests and purchased those titles that were available in library e-book format. The WIP Grant provided options for students in many Summer and Fall 2015 classes. Usage statistics showed heavy use of the e-books, including more than 1853 user sessions and 173 book or chapter downloads. Surveys of faculty and student participants showed overall enthusiasm for use of library e-books in classes and only minor technical …

Boarding In The Emergency Department, Daniel Masserang

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

The purpose of this research was to identify the causes of boarding in the emergency department (ED), look into the resulting effects in which an overcrowded ED may create, and lastly, delve into potential interventions and solutions to counter the factors which create the issue of boarding. Boarding in an ED is a trending topic an dis relevant to healthcare and can be a factor in life or death. research methods included a in-depth literature review of nursing journals, medical journals, systematic reviews, and cross-sectional studies found via CINAHL and PubMed. Results showed that periods of boarding and a longer …

Emu Today, September 22, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Mcnair Challenger, April 2016, Mcnair Scholars Program

EMU McNair Challenger

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Emu Today, September 26, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Emu Today, September 23, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Emu Today, September 21, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Emu Today, September 19, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Emu Today, September 16, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Emu Today, September 30, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

Winter Commencement, December 17, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

Commencement Programs and Materials

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Spring Commencement, April 24, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

Commencement Programs and Materials

No abstract provided.

Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, June 21, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

Board of Regents Meeting Materials

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Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, September 30, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

Board of Regents Meeting Materials

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Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, November 1, 2016, Eastern Michigan University

Board of Regents Meeting Materials

No abstract provided.

Orda Fy2016 Grant Awardees, Office Of Research Development And Administration

ORDA Grant Awardees​

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Mcnair Challenger, March 2016, Mcnair Scholars Program

EMU McNair Challenger

No abstract provided.

Emu Mcnair Scholars Program 2015-2016 Newsletter, Mcnair Scholars Program

EMU McNair Challenger

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Undergraduate Symposium, 2016, College Of Arts & Sciences

Undergraduate Symposium Programs

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Mcnair Challenger, February 2016, Mcnair Scholars Program

EMU McNair Challenger

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Mcnair Challenger, December 2016, Mcnair Scholars Program

EMU McNair Challenger

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Fragmented Lives: A Qualitative Study Of The Experiences Of Black Youth Who Have Aged Out Of The Foster Care System, Dawn L. Stewart

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Each year, growing numbers of black foster youth, ages 18 and older, are emancipated from the child welfare system. Prior to termination, they are provided with a montage of independent living services aimed at teaching self-sufficiency skills. Nevertheless, many of these youth find themselves alone without the necessary aptitude, resources, and support needed to assume the intimidating responsibilities of adulthood. Although the literature regarding emancipated youth and their outcomes is extensive, there has been minimal research conducted on the unique experiences of Black youth as well as the factors that contribute to their success or failure in their transition to …

What Is The Negro Woman's Story?: Negro Story Magazine And The Dialogue Of Feminist Voices, Maureen Convery

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Too often, writing by and about Black women has been sidelined in scholarly work about African American writing prior to the post-World War II era. This is especially true in the recently emergent school of work surrounding the Chicago Black Renaissance. This thesis focuses on a single literary magazine, Negro Story, in order to explore the complexity of Black female identity in the 1940s through the work of the female editors and contributors to the periodical. These contributors come from varied racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, but their work takes on a cohesive quality as the stories are constantly in conversation …

Voices Of The Invisible: A Critical Ethnography Of Youth Put At Risk In An Age Of Disposability, Lena Boraggina-Ballard

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

The original intent of this study was an endeavor to learn from the experiences of youth put at risk who created and engaged in a social justice-oriented civic engagement project that speaks to the context of their lives. More specifically, the objective was to gain an understanding about the qualitative meanings the youth ascribed to their experiences both inside and outside of school; how they experienced resistance; and how a critical pedagogical approach to learning and participating in a social justice-oriented civic engagement project impacted their learning experience. However, as the study unfolded the circumstances were such that the study …

Gaps In Soft Skills Of New Interior Design Graduates And Potential Employment, Diane Guevara

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Keeping abreast of the changes in skills desired by potential employers is an ongoing challenge in all fields. Gaps in those skill sets can produce a ripple effect in any industry. This study looks at the interior design industry and whether the undergraduate curriculum is keeping up with the skills desired by potential employers who require employees to have a bachelor degree in interior design. Undergraduate interior design program directors want their programs to be well known for the employment-ready graduates they produce, and that their students possess the skills requested by potential employers in the interior design field. This …

Work Value Priority Of Millennial Students, Elissa Davis

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

Over the past few decades, there has been much discussion about the Millennial generation and workplace behavior. A vast amount of research has analyzed how Millennials differ from previous generations. This research study focuses on the work values of Millennials. The purpose of this research is to collect data that organizations can use to help manage and retain Millennials who are currently in the job market or entering the job market. A survey of 140 students at Eastern Michigan University showed that on average Millennial students put significantly more emphasis on instrumental values compared to cognitive, altruistic/social, and prestige values. …

Emu Today, December 1, 2015, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Emu Today, November 30, 2015, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.