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December 4, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the December 4, 2014, meeting of the University Senate. 35 pages

Volume 52, Number 16: December 03, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Orientalism And "Authentic Homosexual": How "The Closet" Reinforces Hegemonic Knowledge And Binary Logic, Contributing To The Invisibility Of Non-Conforming Gender And Sexual Identities, Michelle Bonapace-Potvin

Theses and Dissertations

The critique of Orientalism's binary logic finds a complementary analysis in the questioning of static sexual and gender categories. There is already significant research that points to these intersectional critiques—for instance, Joseph Massad's Desiring Arabs and Jasbir K. Puar’s Terrorist Assemblages: Homonationalism in Queer Times. In this paper, I will use analyses of Orientalism to review the ways in which hegemonic knowledge and binary logic contribute to the invisibility of non- conforming gender and sexual identities. In other words, I will use the language and lens of critiques of Orientalism to observe, analyze, and comment on the current politics of …

Psychometrics And Test-Enhanced Learning In A Patient-Centered Learning Curriculum, Syed Haris Ali

Theses and Dissertations

Validity and reliability of scores obtained on Multiple-choice questions (MCQs), as well as the benefits of test-enhanced learning, have been of interest to medical educator scholars. Presented in this dissertation are four composite studies on these themes. The following hypotheses were tested:

1. Increased MCQ distractor functioning increases the validity and reliability of obtained scores.

2. Correction of item writing flaws (along with enhancement of tested cognitive level) and replacement or removal of non-functioning distractors equally improves psychometric characteristics of MCQs.

3. Repeated testing via free-response items enhances the retention of knowledge of human anatomy, compared with repeated or once-testing …

Reproductive Health Education In Nctb Curriculum And Text Books: A Critical Review, Salma Akhter, Shah Shamim Ahmed, Muhammad Salahuddin

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Student Publications

The Education Policy-2010, paved the way to introduce Reproductive Health (RH) as part of curricula of few selected subjects for the secondary school children in Bangladesh, which can be considered as a first step in the right direction. Consequently subjects like Physical Education and Health and Home Science has been chosen to incorporate some aspects of RH for the students of classes VI-VIII, and Science are for the students of classes IX-X. This article aimed to explore, examine and review critically to what extent incorporation has taken place and whether this has fulfilled the learning needs of the adolescent groups …

November 28-29, 2014, Vs. Omaha, University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Men's Hockey

Program for the November 28-29, 2014, Subway Holiday Classic series against the Omaha Mavericks.

Volume 52, Number 14: November 19, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 52, Number 13: November 12, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 52, Number 12: November 05, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Preventing Sleep Deprivation In Shift Nurses: What Is The Best Evidence?, Rhonda D. Wilkins

Theses and Dissertations

Insufficient sleep can lead to a variety of cognitive problems such as impaired learning ability, slow thought processes, slower reaction time, poor mood, risky decision-making, inattention, diminished communication skills, and the danger of falling asleep during critical times. Sleep deprived shift nurses are a risk for making erTors and developing health problems. The purpose of this independent study is to detennine the best evidence to prevent sleep deprivation in shift nurses.

A comprehensive review of the literature was perfonned to detennine best practices of preventing sleep deprivation in shift nurses. Literature searches using CINAHL, Medline, Medline Plus, PubMed, Cochrane Library, …

Volume 52, Number 11: October 29, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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October 28, 2014, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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October 24-25, 2014, Vs. Providence, University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Men's Hockey

Program for the October 24-25, 2014, weekend series against the Providence Friars.

October 10, 2014, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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Volume 52, Number 8: October 08, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Vol. 39, No. 3: Fall 2014, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

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Volume 52, Number 6: September 24, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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September 12, 2014, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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Volume 52, Number 4: September 10, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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September 5, 2014, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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Volume 52, Number 2: August 27, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 52, Number 1: August 20, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Summer Commencement: August 8, 2014, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Summer Commencement program from August 8, 2014.

Volume 51, Number 51: August 06, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 51, Number 50: July 30, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 51, Number 49: July 23, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 51, Number 48: July 16, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Aerocom: Summer 2014, John D. Odegard School Of Aerospace Sciences

Aerocom: John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Alumni Magazine

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Summer 2014, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

Summer 2014 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 66 pages

Volume 97, Number 2

Volume 51, Number 44: June 18, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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