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Seeing Double: A Diplopic Aesthetic In Experience And Performance, Samuel S. Sloan

Research Papers

This investigation uses an autoethnographic approach to investigate the author's personal, phenomenological experience of diplopia, double vision, in order to apply the lived condition to an aesthetic form in performance. Using Kuppers's notion of a “crip aesthetic,” this piece re-functions a potential aspect of disability, the condition of diplopia, as a way of opening up discourses of multiplicity in art and performance. The author also calls for others to integrate non-normative body states into their art praxis.

The Daily Egyptian, November 02, 2010, Daily Egyptian Staff

November 2010

No abstract provided.

Resurrecting The In-Stream Side Of Riparian Forests, Bernard W. Sweeney, James G. Blaine

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

No abstract provided.

References, James Smith Allen

A Privileged Past

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Act 6: A Sixth Sense?, James Smith Allen

A Privileged Past

The last act of "A Privileged Past" is devoted to the author’s life and work in higher education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and its ecological niche on the northern-most edge of the Shawnee National Forest. The faculty member’s teaching, research, and service are described and set within the context of an evolving academic community and its relationship to a larger environment. Given the limitations of empirical knowledge, the chapter’s chief metaphor is a sixth sense of what is right and of use to others, students especially, who are intent upon a better life for themselves.

A Pragmatic Assessment Of Government Support For Organic Agriculture In Ireland, Leslie Duram

Publications

Drawing on a pragmatic approach, this paper provides an analysis of governmental support for organic farming in Ireland. There are varying levels of encouragement and programmes provided to farmers in their conversion from conventional to organic production, and in their maintenance of organic production. Support policies vary across regions and are linked to European Union legislation, thus it is challenging to document the many types of support in place. This research investigates relevant technical, financial, and policy support available to organic farmers in Ireland. This exploratory study develops an assessment of Ireland within eight key categories of organic agricultural support: …

The Daily Egyptian, October 29, 2010, Daily Egyptian Staff

October 2010

No abstract provided.

The Daily Egyptian, October 21, 2010, Daily Egyptian Staff

October 2010

No abstract provided.

The Daily Egyptian, October 19, 2010, Daily Egyptian Staff

October 2010

No abstract provided.

Book Notices And Notes.

The Open Court

No abstract provided.

The Daily Egyptian, October 15, 2010, Daily Egyptian Staff

October 2010

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Network Structure On The Provision Of Security, Annelies Z. Kamran

Working Papers

The term “security” has many more dimensions in the post-9/11 world than it had during the Cold War.  Threats may come from different sources, at different speeds, and have different targets.  All the actors involved in the provision of security from a specific type of threat create a network—not just states or states in intergovernmental organizations, but all the actors in the “ecosystem." If we look at the relationships among these actors using network analysis, we should be able to map the structure of the entire network. Contrary to the assumptions in most International Relations literature, networks can be centralized …

The Daily Egyptian, October 12, 2010, Daily Egyptian Staff

October 2010

No abstract provided.

Food Of A Life And Century: From Homegrown To Frozen Food Southern Illinois’ Regional Diet Change Through The Twentieth Century, Rachel Wolters

Legacy

No abstract provided.

A Relational Political Science, Scott D. Mcclurg, Joseph K. Young

Working Papers

No abstract provided.

Social Network Analysis In The Study Of Terrorism And Political Violence, Arie Perliger, Ami Pedahzur

Working Papers

No abstract provided.

The Decadence Of France., Carmen Sylva

The Open Court

No abstract provided.

Hydrophilanthropy, Wash, And Experiential Learning In Developing Countries, Michael E. Campana

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

Two different and unrelated programs are described, one undergraduate and one graduate, that: 1) introduced students to water research and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) issues in developing countries; 2) injected developing countries' WASH issues into a university graduate water resources program; and 3) introduced hydrophilanthropy, defined as the altruistic concern for the water, sanitation, and related needs of humankind, as manifested by donations of labor, money, or resources. From 2002 through 2004, a National Science Foundation summer Research Experience for Undergraduates program hosted by University of Notre Dame with University of Nevada-Reno and University of New Mexico took undergraduates …

The Daily Egyptian, September 08, 2010, Daily Egyptian Staff

September 2010

No abstract provided.

The Daily Egyptian, September 02, 2010, Daily Egyptian Staff

September 2010

No abstract provided.

Adult Learners And The Dialectical Process: A Validating Constructivist Approach To Learning Tranfer And Application, Christopher A. Chaves

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

This article will address the theoretical, conceptual, and the consequent application strategies involved in operationalizing dialectical curricular designs appropriate for adult learners. In particular, the concepts of constructivism, andragogy, experiential learning, and transformational learning will serve as the foundational philosophical and theoretical concepts that can inform and complement a dialectical learning framework. The article will assert that dialectical discourse methods can serve as validating mechanisms for the exchange of ideas and concepts, to use and affirm students’ personal and professional experiences, to create a community of learners, and to fulfill the need of continual change in adult learners’ knowledge, skills, …

The Impact Of African American Skin Tone Bias In The Workplace: Implications For Critical Human Resource Development, Cynthia Sims

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

The impact of skin tone bias among African Americans in the workplace was examined utilizing grounded theory. The data revealed the harmful personal and workplace effects of the phenomenon. Findings suggest that there is a silencing of issues of race, power, and privilege in organizations. The author recommends utilizing a critical human resource development perspective in order to explore and address systems of privilege that silence employees and perpetuate inequities in the workplace.

Identification Of Selected Factors That Impact The Preparation Of Cte Teachers, Howard R. D. Gordon

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

Career and technical education (CTE) has remained a dynamic entity in the world of education since its inception. The changes in the 1990s have made significant advancements in the image and validity of career and technical education programs. These programs have become an important factor of economy and social growth worldwide. The success of students begins with how they are educated and the quality and training of their teachers. Improving teacher quality will be important if CTE is expected to alter its mission. The availability, experience, priorities, and selected practices of teachers can be expected to affect quality of instruction. …

From The Editor, Alvin R. Putnam

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

No abstract provided.

Does Generation Status Matter? An Examination Of Latino College Completers, Cecilia Maldonado

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

Attendance and graduation rates of Latinos in institutions of higher education in the United States are improving. Educational attainment is critical to upward mobility in the labor market (Kao & Thompson, 2003; Erlach, 2000; Morales, 2000). College completion rates and earning a degree are significant predictors of earning potential and occupational choice (Morales, 2000). The Latino population is growing faster than any other group and has the highest (35.5%) proportion of people younger than age 18 (NCLR, 2001; U.S. Census Bureau, 2000; Schmidt, 2003). This paper reports the results of a descriptive and inferential study, which examined Latino college completers …

Influence Of Workforce Education And Development On The Growth Of Today’S Economy, Henry O’Lawrence, Linda Martinez

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

This study investigates and reports on the status and influence of Workforce Education and Development and its importance on the economy. This report relies almost exclusively on data from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics. This study also establishes that the skilled workforce depends on career and technical programs for skill training as the recipe to the success of economy growth in the U.S. The report also emerged from analysis of many other studies, especially, the Labor Bureau Statistics on the state of the economy, unemployment rate, the labor force, employment growth, and the importance of education and training as …

An Examination Of The Self-Efficacy Theory Effect On The Recruitment And Training Of The 21st Century Worker, Becky S. Robinson

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

The 21st century American worker faces challenges unprecedented in his or her lifetime. The newly expanded global marketplace creates opportunities for employers to produce and sell products and services to more individuals and countries than ever before. However, the pressure of the new global economy places the burden on American employers to transform processes to be highly efficient and productive to remain competitive. Many American employers actively seek to recruit and train skilled employees worldwide who can meet their corporate need for profitability.

The American job seeker faces shifting local labor market industries, changing job titles and job descriptions, and …

Students' Perceptions Of WebctTm In The Dental Hygiene Curriculum, Faith Miller

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

The purpose of this study was to determine student response to the integration of web-based instruction as a teaching method in baccalaureate dental hygiene courses. A 22-item questionnaire was developed and administered to a convenience sample of two groups of dental hygiene students regarding basic computer skills/knowledge and their perception of using WebCT™ as a supplement to traditional classroom instruction. The most common problems reported when visiting the WebCT™ course page by both groups were the inability to open/download files quickly, and slow browser and difficulties with the internet server. Both groups reported that more orientation on WebCT™ could have …

The Evolution And Implications Of Entrepreneurship Curriculum At Universities, Kyle L. Harfst

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

The notion of entrepreneurship is not a new one. Neither is the idea of entrepreneurship education. However, post-secondary entrepreneurship curriculum has exploded the past thirty five years. A number of reasons have helped to fuel this growth. An argument can be made that entrepreneurs can be made and are not born. Entrepreneurship education is the tool that encourages the transformation process. At the university level, most entrepreneurship curriculum is taught in business schools and colleges. Implications indicate that entrepreneurship education is good not only for students who become entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship curriculum stimulates creativity and ownership, two traits desired by corporate …

What Is Your Learning Style Preference? A Look At Industrial Technology And Agriculture Students, Dominick Fazarro, Edmond Buckner

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

This study examined the learning style preferences of sophomore, junior, and senior African American college students majoring in Agriculture, and Industrial Technology at a historically black university. The Productivity Environmental Preference Survey (PEPS) which was used to examine the learning style preferences. ANOVA was used to ascertain what learning styles preferences were and to determine if there were any differences between the learning preferences in the chosen major in the study. The alpha level was set at .05. The findings revealed for the majors: 1) Industrial Technology majors, preferred light, auditory, time of day, and mobility. 2) Agriculture majors preferred …