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Summer Commencement: August 4, 2006, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Summer Commencement program from August 4, 2006.

Making A Difference, Making Connections: Perspectives Of College Faculty And Practitioners Leading A Service Experience Abroad, Wanda Berg

Theses and Dissertations

The Asociacion Nuestros Ahijados or the GOD'S CHILD Project, is a service organization founded in 1991 by a North Dakota native to help Guatemalan children who were poor or abandoned. The Project focuses on health, education and human rights for children in Guatemala. The University of Mary is a small Catholic Benedictine college in North Dakota. Currently, educators from the University of Mary travel with groups of students to provide services in Guatemala, in collaboration with the GOD'S CHILD Project. The purpose of this qualitative study was to learn about aspects of culture, spirituality, and leadership as it relates to …

Perception Of The Future Need For Family And Consumer Sciences Teachers In North Dakota's Public Schools, Elaine Helen Ann Larson

Theses and Dissertations

Family and consumer sciences (FACS) school programs provide some of the earliest opportunities for students to leam relationship, communications, teamwork, and decision-making skills that support and strengthen family life and to make healthy lifestyle choices that have a positive impact on all of society. Unfortunately, research data document a shortage of FACS teachers across the nation. Without an increasing supply of teachers, many programs may be weakened and some may be eliminated.

The purpose of this study is to identify the future need for FACS teachers in the North Dakota public schools. A secondary purpose is to identify the reasons …

The Impact Of Trauma And Spiritual Experience On Relapse Among Substance Addicted Individuals, Jane A. Hull

Theses and Dissertations

Addiction to substances has a devastating impact on the lives of individuals, their families, and communities. For those who attempt to recover, repairing the damage to self and others while walking through the emotional turmoil of early recovery is often an insurmountable task. Researchers remain unclear what works to make some substance abusers find long-te abstinence while others return to the downward spiral of active addiction. This study examines the impact of trauma and spiritual experience on the recovery and/or relap.v1 o; addicted individuals. Participants are drawn from addiction treatment centers and vi ne w .p'per advertisements and personal contacts …

Perceptions Of The Future Need For Family And Consumer Sciences Teachers In North Dakota's Public Schools, Elaine H. Ann Larson

Theses and Dissertations

Family and consumer sciences (FACS) school programs provide some of the earliest opportunities for students to learn relationship, communications, teamwork, and decision-making skills that support and strengthen family life and to make healthy lifestyle choices that have a positive impact on all of society. Unfortunately, research data document a shortage of F ACS teachers across the nation. Without an increasing supply of teachers, many programs may be weakened and some may be eliminated.

The purpose of this study is to identify the future need for F ACS teachers in the North Dakota public schools. A secondary purpose is to identify …

Volume 43, Number 43: June 06, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Spring Commencement: May 13, 2006, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Spring Commencement program from May 13, 2006.

Volume 43, Number 36: May 12, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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The Gender Gap In Post-Secondary Study Abroad: Understanding And Marketing To Male Students, Steven W. Shirley

Theses and Dissertations

Given the post-September 11,2001, environment, a renewed focus has been on broadening the global perspective of American university students. During the past 20 years, the participation rate of American college and university students studying abroad has grown tremendously. International education has experienced much growth and increased attention; yet, despite the interest, enrollment in these programs has consistently been primarily by females with only limited participation by male students. Study abroad professionals have speculated about this gender gap, yet very little research has been completed to understand the disparity. This study examined differences in how males and females perceive studying abroad …

A Re-Emerging History : History Of The Four Bears Bridge And The Lost Communities Of North Dakota, Tessa M. Sandstrom

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

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Volume 43, Number 31: April 7, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Vol. 31, No. 2: Spring 2006, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

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Volume 43, Number 30: March 31, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 29: March 24, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 27: March 10, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 24: February 17, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 22: February 3, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 21: January 27, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 20: January 20, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Vol. 31, No. 5: Holiday 2006, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

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Holiday 2006, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

Holiday 2006 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 40 pages

Volume 89, Number 5

The Cost Of A Higher Education: Post-Minority Child Support In North Dakota, Leah Ducharme

North Dakota Law Review

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Adults With Low Vision: Continuing Education For Occupational Therapists And Occupational Therapy Students, Ashley Berglund, Kelli Hughes

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Low vision is a condition that occurs when an individual has "some amount of usable vision, but their visual functioning is impaired and interferes with their ability to carry out desired tasks" (Lampert & Lapolice, 1995, p. 885). Impairments in vision cause disruptions in areas of daily living including work and leisure, routines, habits, roles, and social participation. There is a great need for holistic and client-centered occupational therapy in low vision rehabilitation services to improve an individual's functional performance and overall quality of life.

A comprehensive literature review was conducted on low vision definitions and medical conditions, the variety …

Eating Disorders: A Guide For The Occupational Therapist, Randi Horner

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Eating disorders are serious illnesses that can impact physical and mental health. Increasingly, occupational therapists encounter this population in general psychiatric hospitals and treatment facilities, as well as specialized eating disorders treatment facilities. Yet, questions concerning the role of occupational therapy in the treatment of eating disorders remain. The purpose of this project is to increase the awareness of the role of occupational therapy in the treatment of eating disorders by providing a guide for effective treatment of these illnesses. A literature review includes information regarding eating disorders, the demographics and diagnostic criteria of eating disorders, multidisciplinary treatment settings and …

Recreational Manual For Caregivers Of Individuals With Cerebral Palsy, Erica Bucher

Occupational Therapy Capstones

A brief literature review was conducted on cerebral palsy to gain general information and statistics. After reviewing the literature, it was noted that there is a significantly high number of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy each year. These individuals are at a high risk to experience the lack of opportunity for a wide choice of recreational activities. To understand the magnitude of the problem an extensive literature review was done on this topic. It was found that the lack of access and participation in independent recreational opportunities may lead to the development of dependent behavioral patterns, learned helplessness and depression. …

An Exploration Of Self-Assessment Of Cultural Competence By North Dakota Registered Nurses, Teresa J. Seright

Theses and Dissertations

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The Effectiveness Of The Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program Curriculum, Chris Green

Theses and Dissertations

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Measuring Student Satisfaction In An Online Course, Darrin L. Cox

Theses and Dissertations

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Using Stakeholder Comments To Inform Further Development Of The North Dakota Child Welfare System Of Care, Jennifer Ann Boeckel

Theses and Dissertations

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The Behaviors Of The Home Health Nurse Towards The Patient And Influence On Medication Compliance, Rhoda A. Owens

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.