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Emu Today, January 30, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Emu Today, January 30, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Emu Today, January 29, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Emu Today, January 29, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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The Eastern Echo, January 27, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

The Eastern Echo, January 27, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Student Newspaper: The Normal News & The Eastern Echo

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Emu Today, January 24, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Emu Today, January 24, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Emu Today, January 23, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Emu Today, January 23, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Emu Today, January 21, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Emu Today, January 21, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Emu Today, January 20, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Emu Today, January 20, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Emu Today, January 17, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Emu Today, January 17, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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The Eastern Echo, January 16, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

The Eastern Echo, January 16, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Student Newspaper: The Normal News & The Eastern Echo

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Eastern, Fall 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Eastern, Fall 2014, Eastern Michigan University

Alumni News: Eastern Magazine

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Nontraditional Reentry Women In Community College, Mary E. Miles Jan 2014

Nontraditional Reentry Women In Community College, Mary E. Miles

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

This qualitative study explores the experiences of ten nontraditional women who reenter a community college after a prolonged departure. Experiences are examined through the lens of Tinto’s Theory of Institutional Departure, as well as Deci and Ryan’s Self Determination Theory. While there is strong desire for educational attainment, early college experiences lack the focus of a defined educational goal and institutional knowledge about basic services. Return to community college results not only from changes in the life course, but a strong commitment to the goal attainment of a college degree. Current college experiences are positive with regard to both academic …


"People Are People": Benefits Of Inclusive Service, Sarah Mueller Jan 2014

"People Are People": Benefits Of Inclusive Service, Sarah Mueller

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

College institutions often emphasize the importance of service learning for their students. After research revealed a lack of volunteer opportunities for college aged individuals with disabilities, a pilot program was developed to examine the benefits of service for this population, as well as their peers without disabilities. The project involved college undergraduates and young adults with an intellectual or developmental disability. After a weeklong service trip together, benefits were discussed and evaluated. Benefits to the participants with disabilities included pride, skill development and generalization, empowerment, and increases in social interaction. Benefits to the participants without disabilities included positive attitude change, …


Unwanted Guest, Adam Mitts Jan 2014

Unwanted Guest, Adam Mitts

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

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Eastern, Spring 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Eastern, Spring 2014, Eastern Michigan University

Alumni News: Eastern Magazine

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Special Education In Michigan: Are Juveniles In Detention Being Properly Served?, Leah Miller Jan 2014

Special Education In Michigan: Are Juveniles In Detention Being Properly Served?, Leah Miller

Brehm Scholars Research

This study is an investigation into the staff at Michigan juvenile detention facilities regarding awareness of and compliance with state and federal laws which involve the process for screening those suspected of having a disability, the programs and services offered to students with special needs, and larger issues that may be hindering progress in these areas. Directors and assistant directors of all of the detention facilities in the state of Michigan were sent an online survey, with the request that it be forwarded to all staff as well. Questions included those seeking basic demographic data, services available, staff qualifications, barriers …


Autism Centered Theatre: The Use Of Drama To Improve Social Skills For Children On The Autism Spectrum, Olivia Rhoades Jan 2014

Autism Centered Theatre: The Use Of Drama To Improve Social Skills For Children On The Autism Spectrum, Olivia Rhoades

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

This study explored the benefits of a week-long drama camp on the socials skills of children on the autism spectrum through the perspectives of parents and instructors. Data collection included pre- and post-camp questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The results revealed that daily intensive exposure to drama and theatre can be a viable option to promote the development of social skills among children on the autism spectrum. The activities seemed to promote particular gains in caregiver/peer interaction, adjusting to routines, eye contact, and social perceptions/cues. Additionally, results indicated that children with greater social communication needs and those with more extensive exposure …


Eastern Michigan University Graduate Catalog, 2014-2015, Office Of The Registrar Jan 2014

Eastern Michigan University Graduate Catalog, 2014-2015, Office Of The Registrar

Graduate Catalogs

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Effect Of Epic Panel Presentations On The Attitudes Of Emu Students Toward Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Individuals, Silvana Alfaro-Bordon Jan 2014

Effect Of Epic Panel Presentations On The Attitudes Of Emu Students Toward Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Individuals, Silvana Alfaro-Bordon

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals are affected by stigma in the workplace, health-care settings, their families, and their communities. Some people believe that being LGB or Tis unnatural. LGBT individuals are commonly stigmatized, which makes them feel rejected and disrespected for who they are. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of Eastern Pride & Identity Coalition (EPIC) panels on the LGBT-related attitudes of students at EMU. EPIC is a group of students, faculty, staff, and community members who serve as a panel of individuals and go into classrooms to talk about their own experiences …


Winter Commencement, December 20, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Winter Commencement, December 20, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

Commencement Programs and Materials

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Emu Today, December 3, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Emu Today, December 3, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Emu Today, December 2, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Emu Today, December 2, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

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Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, March 25, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, March 25, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

Board of Regents Meeting Materials

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Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, June 10, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, June 10, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

Board of Regents Meeting Materials

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Mcnair Challenger, September 2014, Mcnair Scholars Program Jan 2014

Mcnair Challenger, September 2014, Mcnair Scholars Program

EMU McNair Challenger

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Mcnair Challenger, November 2014, Mcnair Scholars Program Jan 2014

Mcnair Challenger, November 2014, Mcnair Scholars Program

EMU McNair Challenger

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Emu Mcnair Scholars Program 2013-2014 Year Review Smartnews, Mcnair Scholars Program Jan 2014

Emu Mcnair Scholars Program 2013-2014 Year Review Smartnews, Mcnair Scholars Program

EMU McNair Challenger

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Mcnair Scholars Smartnews, March 2014, Mcnair Scholars Program Jan 2014

Mcnair Scholars Smartnews, March 2014, Mcnair Scholars Program

EMU McNair Challenger

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Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, December 5, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, December 5, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

Board of Regents Meeting Materials

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Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, October 7, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, October 7, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

Board of Regents Meeting Materials

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Pm Ceremonial Script, April 27, 2014, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2014

Pm Ceremonial Script, April 27, 2014, Eastern Michigan University

Commencement Programs and Materials

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