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Administrative Response To Unsatisfactory Faculty Performance At Selected Western Community Colleges, Adele Cereghino Koot

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

This research analyzed administrative response to unsatisfactory faculty performance at 158 Western public community colleges. Participating administrators completed a questionnaire which described nine personnel situations involving unsatisfactory faculty performance. The situations differed as to the length of employment, tenure status, racial background, and political influence of the faculty member; Chi square analysis was used to analyze responses to the nine personnel situations based upon seven institutional variables determined from the questionnaire. Participants were also asked to enclose a copy of their current personnel policy manual. Seventy-six documents were received; Results were as follows: (1) A very narrow range of strategies …

The Effects Of A Role Model Intervention Program On The Attitudes Of Junior High School Students Towards Mathematics And Sex-Role Orientation, Linda Fritz Havins

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Bureau of Labor Statistics information indicated 55 percent of all women in the labor force in 1980 were employed in traditional clerical and service occupations. The limited participation of women in certain sectors of the labor force represented a great loss of human potential, particularly in the case of academically talented women. This exploratory study focused on two potential barriers that may keep capable women from realizing their full potential: sex-role orientation and attitudes toward mathematics course-taKing Another area of focus determined what effect stability factors had on the population under study and how stability might affect future studies. A …

Determination Of Alkylbenzene Sulfonates In Water By Using Phase Extraction And Vapor-Phase Esterification Gas Chromatography, Parviz Eivazi

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (LAS) are an important class of anionic surfactants used as detergents for both industrial and domestic applications. LAS are released to the environment from waste water treatment, leaking septic tanks, and run off. LAS compounds are biologically reactive and have been found to have estrogenic properties. Despite the common occurrence of these compounds they are difficult to analyze in water and waste water. Colorimetric assay such as EPA 425.1 is simple to perform, but are not specific for LAS. Reversed phase liquid chromatography has been utilized for the analysis of these compounds but this method does not …

Methods For Biological, Chemical, And Physical Analyses In Reservoirs, Penelope E. Kellar, Sherell A. Paulson, Larry J. Paulson

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This manual contains detailed descriptions of biological, chemical and physical sampling and analytical procedures used at the Lake Mead Limnological Research Center. The manual was prepared in response to requests made by numerous individuals involved in the Las Vegas Valley Water Quality Program. This manual represents what we consider to be a reasonably complete compilation of methods useful in studying both general and specific limnological questions. While each section is sufficiently detailed to be of use to investigators with little experience in limnological methodology, the methods can be used on a wide variety of lakes and reservoirs, with relatively little …

Modeling: A Cognitive Approach In Ameliorating Impulsivity In Hyperactive Children, Ronald T. Brown

Integrated Health Sciences Faculty Research

No abstract provided.

Some Misgivings About Locus Of Control Orientation And Its Relationship To Intelligence, Academic Achievement, And Delinquency, Ronald T. Brown

Integrated Health Sciences Faculty Research

No abstract provided.

Marxist Paradigm And Academic Freedom, Dmitri N. Shalin

Sociology Faculty Research

The Russian October Revolution dealt a devastating blow to Marxism from which Marxist sociology did not begin to recover until recently. Stalin's "contributions" to Marxist theory and practice had a particularly adverse effect on the fate of Marxism in the West. Whatever hopes were generated by the de-Stalinization campaign in the Soviet Union proved short-lived. By the time Soviet tanks entered Prague and Soviet authorities resumed show trials, few intellectuals in the capitalist West could speak of Soviet Marxism without acute resentment or at least tacit embarrassment.

In Mills's words, ". . . marxism-leninism has become an official rhetoric with …

Influence Of Las Vegas Wash Density Current On Nutrient Availability And Phytoplankton Growth In Lake Mead, John R. Baker, Larry J. Paulson

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Density currents are commonly formed in reservoirs because of temperature or salinity induced density differences between inflowing and receiving waters. Anderson and Pritchard (1951) were among the first to demonstrate this in their investigations of density currents in Lake Mead. They found that the Colorado River formed an underflow in Lake Mead during the winter, an overflow in the spring and an interflow in the summer and fall. Wunderlich and Elder (1973) have since described the hydromechanics of these types of flow patterns, and density currents have been reported for several other large reservoirs (Carmack et al. 1979, Johnson and …

Nutrient Interactions Among Reservoirs On The Colorado River, Larry J. Paulson, John R. Baker

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Interactions among physical, chemical and biological processes in reservoirs can significantly alter the characteristics of the discharge (Neel 1963, Wright 1967, Hannan 1979) that, in turn, can influence the ecology of the river downstream .(Ward and Stanford 1979). Investigations of the Colorado River, system reveal that reservoir-induced changes in the river can also affect downstream reservoirs. The formation of Lake Powell, in 1963 was accompanied by reductions in suspended sediment and nutrient loading and changes in the seasonal temperature and discharge cycles of the Colorado River. In this paper, we evaluate how these changes have influenced the nutrient and trophic …

National Invitational Tournament Quarter Finals Unlv "Rebels" Vs St. Peter's College "Peacocks", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Evaluation Of Possible Temperature Fluctuations From Proposed Power Modifications At Hoover Dam, Larry J. Paulson, John R. Baker, U.S. Water And Power Resources Service

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There are several planned alternatives for increasing the generation capacity of Hoover Dam to help meet peak power demands. These alternatives include: (a) uprating the existing generating units, (b) replacing or adding one or more generating units and (c) adding reversible pumped-storage hydroelectric units. Since the existing generators are at the end of their economic life and have to be replaced, their uprating has been scheduled as routine maintenance. This will increase the generating capacity of the Hoover Dam powerplant from 1240 MW to 1810 MW, but the anticipated capacity for meeting power demand is 2300 MW. Therefore, modifications (alternatives …

Evaluation Of Impacts Associated With Reregulation Of Water Levels In Lake Mohave, Larry J. Paulson, John R. Baker, U.S. Water And Power Resources Service

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The U.S. Water and Power Resources Service is considering reregulating Lake Mohave water levels to increase the net power benefit from Hoover Dam. Reregulation will not increase the generation capacity of the Hoover powerplant but it will enable the plant operation to be increased when the energy has greater monetary value. Energy generated at different times of the year has different market value, the highest being in January-March and July- September. By generating more power during these periods more net monetary benefit can be derived from Hoover Dam. The total volume of water released from Hoover Dam over an annual …

The Limnological Status Of Lake Mead And Lake Mohave Under Present And Future Powerplant Operations Of Hoover Dam, Larry J. Paulson, John R. Baker, James E. Deacon, U.S. Water And Power Resources Service

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The ever-increasing demand for energy in the southwest has led to a search for additional sources of power generation. Coal-fired powerplants currently provide most of the baseline energy in the southwest, but this must be supplemented with hydroelectric power during periods of peak demand. In order to provide additional peaking power, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is considering a number of projects to modify existing hydroelectric facilities, or add new facilities in the Lake Mead Recreation Area. The Hoover Powerplant Modification Feasibility Investigation was authorized by Congress on December 16, 1975 to determine the feasibility of: (i) adding one or …

A Study Of Vocational Education Completers And Leavers, At Dixie College, To Determine The Effect, On Job Seeking And Keeping Skills, Of Participation In Cooperative Vocational Education Courses, John Garth Hacking

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

This study established the extent to which there is a correlation between the job seeking and keeping skills of Cooperative Vocational Education students and students in similar programs who elect not to participate in CVOE. Data gathered by the use of a questionnaire was compared to determine the effects of CVOE on grade point average, length of time to initial employment, initial salaries received, job advancement, and student reaction to having taken a CVOE program; The study was limited to a group fo Dixie College vocational students enrolled at the institution between Fall Quarter, 1971, and Spring Quarter, 1977.

A Developmental Analysis Of Attentional Processes In Educabley Mentally Retarded And Normally Developing Children, Ronald T. Brown

Integrated Health Sciences Faculty Research

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Predictive Validity Of The Hill Interaction Matrix Form-B Total Scores For Their Use As A Screening Device For Potential Group Members, Ronald Eugene Shaver

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

This study was designed to provide information regarding the predictive validity of the Hill Interaction Matrix Form-B (HIM-B), a test of interpersonal behavior, for its use in screening potential group members; Group counselors who desire to screen potential group members are faced with a dilemma. Traditional screening methods such as intake interviews, waiting list groups and standard psychological testing have proven inadequate for the task of screening for groups. Tests of interpersonal behavior seem appropriate for screenin purposes but flaws in some of these tests limit their usefulness. A review of the literature generated concerns about the HIM-B's composition and …

A Model For Implementing An Optimized Casino Degree Curriculum Within The Two-Year College, Russell Edwin Anderson

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

A research project was undertaken to develop a casino degree curriculum model for two-year colleges. The study began with an overview of the gambling industry and the advent of gaming curricula at various institutions of higher learning; The casino model was developed using Bloom's Taxonomy for course structure and Kalani's Model for curricular framework. Additional studies were conducted on curriculum development methods, and various other curriculum designs and models; The research design included data from two questionnaires and one personal interview instrument. Further data was provided by gaming employment statistics, gaming revenue statistics, and proprietary gaming school programs. This data …

The School Administrator In The American Novel, Theresa May Smith

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The study sought answers to the following questions: (1) How are school administrators portrayed in American novels? (2) Can any trends or patterns be established by an analysis of the portrayals? (3) How do these fictional portrayals compare with descriptions in the professional literature? (4) Are the fictional portrayals stereotypes?;Chapter 1 introduced the topic; examined its significance contending that fictional writers mirror society and, adversely, affect society; listed assumptions and limitations; and defined terms; Chapter 2 provided a survey of related studies. Other cross-discipline studies were cited. Then, studies which emphasized personal characteristics of the administrator, the nature of the …

The Conceptualization And Development Of A Staff Development Model For Community College Part-Time Faculty, Melvin Joseph Pedras

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Purpose. The purpose of the study was to provide data which could be used in the conceptualization and development of a staff development model for community college part-time faculty. A series of questions, based on a review of literature and advisory committee suggestions, were developed and served as a basis for the study; Study Procedure. The procedure for the conduct of the study involved a review of literature and a questionnaire survey of community college professional staff. Collected data was tabulated, analyzed, reported as descriptive information and used in the development of a training model for part-time faculty; Findings. The …

University Schools Of Hotel Administration: A Comparative Description, Patrick Joseph Moreo

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to identify and select a model for the analysis of autonomous schools of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Administration; The problem was to ascertain what patterns of structure and characteristics emerged from an analysis of programs at three selected institutions; A model based upon R. Campbell's operational areas of education administration and process elements of administration was devised. It divided H.R.I. education administration into the following operating areas: Alumni-Industry Relations, Curriculum and Instruction, Students, Faculty and Staff, Physical Facilities, Finance and Resource Allocation, Administrative Structure; A questionnaire was then developed based upon the model. At …

A Guide To The Threatened And Endangered Vascular Plants Of The Lake Mead National Recreation Area, James S. Holland, Wesley E. Niles, Charles L. Douglas, Dennis R. Schramm

Publications (WR)

This illustrated guide was prepared to provide the botanical community, land managers, and other interested persons with a reference that describes and locates the twelve plant taxa currently being considered by the Fish and Wildlife Service for threatened or endangered status in or around the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The guide is intended to assist managers of government agencies in determining the presence of these species and in defining management programs for their protection. The guide should be consulted prior to any construction project. If a potential conflict is identified, an onsite evaluation should be conducted early in the …

Influence Of Dredging And High Discharge On The Ecology Of Black Canyon, Larry J. Paulson, Theron G. Miller, John R. Baker, U.S. Water And Power Resources Service

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The Water and Power Resources Service is considering dredging in Black Canyon to create a larger forebay to accommodate higher peak discharges and reverse flows for proposed modifications to Hoover Dam. The Black Canyon area from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach supports a heavily utilized trout fishery and is important habitat for the razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) and possibly bonytail chub (Gila elegans). The Water and Power Resources Service initiated this investigation to determine what effect dredging and higher peak-discharges would have on the ecology of Black Canyon.

The Fourth Annual Rebel Roundup, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Unlv Basketball Alumni Association 2nd Annual Roundball Classic, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Team roster for both schools.

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UNLV's 1978-80 Outlook

Faculty Recital, Carol Ann Kimball, Rex Woods

Faculty Recitals

No abstract provided.

Lake Mead And Lake Powell Salinity Reports, Cathy Lee, Steve Gazafy

Publications (WR)

The enclosed reports were compiled for the Colorado River Water Quality Office based on salinity data for Lake Mead and Lake Powell. According to the regional director of the office, the reports are not considered "polished" documents for public distribution. However, he considers them to be "interesting, rough appraisals of general trends that may be very important In our understanding the hydro-salinity system in the Colorado River."

Unlv 1979-80 Rebel Basketball Guide, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

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A guide for Rebel Basketball from 1979-1980.

Unlv Lady Rebels 1979-1980, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Athletic Staff

Former Lady Rebel All Americas

Lady Rebels in the Pros

Lady Rebel Profiles

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Affective Training In New Nurse Graduate Orientation Programs, Myrlene Thompson Lamancusa

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

This study investigated the relationship between participation in affective training and level of job satisfaction among new nurse graduates. The thirteen subjects were recent registered nurse graduates who were participating in Orientation Programs at two Nevada hospitals. Members of one orientation group received ten hours of affective training while the other group received a ten-hour lecture series. The affective training included three components: values clarification, decision making and assertive skills. The lecture series topic was team leading; Demographic data regarding age, sex, previous hospital experience, educational preparation and shift were collected on all subjects. Four weeks post-treatment, the subjects completed …

The Role Of The Local Vocational Education Director In The State Of Nevada, Willa Davis Matthews

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to investigate and define the role of the local director of vocational education in the State of Nevada, as perceived by three groups of Nevada educators. Investigation was made in terms of actual and ideal role functions and background characteristics an.