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Uni Covid Response Team, August 20, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

An announcement of the members of the UNI COVID Response Team that will provide oversight for tracking cases on campus and develop responses to increases in cases.

Face Masks, August 14, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A communication from the Forward Together Committee specifying that face masks are the preferred form of face covering required for all students and employees at UNI.

Scholarship And Research Update, August 12, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from the Forward Together Committee providing the guidelines for research and scholarship for the Fall 2020 semester.

Facilities Update, August 10, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from the Forward Together Committee covering changes to campus facilities in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Representation Of Native Peoples In Picture Books About Christopher Columbus: A Literary Analysis, Mari Butler Abry

Graduate Research Papers

This qualitative content analysis analyzes how Native peoples and their culture are represented in 21 children’s picture books published between 2008-2019, written for students in grades K-4, about Christopher Columbus or Columbus Day. The books were evaluated using Slapin, Seale, and Gonzalez’s (1992) framework: “How to Tell the Difference: A Checklist for Evaluating Children’s Books for Anti-Indian Bias.” This study found that books in the sample did not represent Native peoples well, with only four books having positive and detailed representations overall.The most common offense in the sample was a stereotypical portrayal of Native people. This study concluded that one …

Fall Classrooms, July 31, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from Provost Jim Wohlpart concerning the arrangements made for classrooms for the Fall 2020 semester.

Register For The Aug. 5 Uni Staff Virtual Update, July 29, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo announcing a meeting for university staff to provide a summary of changes for the Fall 2020 semester in response to the COVID pandemic.

Register For The Aug. 6 Virtual Update For Uni Students, July 29, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo announcing a meeting for students to provide a summary of changes for the Fall 2020 semester in response to the COVID pandemic.

Class Schedule Update, July 28, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

An explanation for students on how to read their class schedules, including information on how in person, hybrid, and online courses will be taught in the Fall 2020 semester.

Recommended Syllabus Statement, July 24, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A recommended statement to be included in all syllabi for the Fall 2020 semester.

Classroom Distancing, July 24, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from Patrick Pease to Associate Deans, Heads, and Directors on changes in classroom seating for the Fall 2020 semester.

Housing & Dining Recommendations, July 23, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

An outline of the steps to be taken to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in the residence halls and dining centers.

Events At Uni, July 23, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Guidance for individuals planning and attending events hosted on the UNI campus during the Fall 2020 semester.

Covid-19 Testing Now Available On Campus, July 22, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo announcing the availability of testing for COVID-19 at the Student Health Clinic for those experiencing symptoms or close contact with someone confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19.

Update On Fall Student Engagement, July 22, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Guidance for student organizations, advising, counseling, and mentoring during the coronavirus pandemic.

Important Information For Students, July 22, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo outlining the steps students will need to take before returning to campus for the Fall 2020 semester.

Fall Planning - Student Employees, July 22, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo on what student supervisors should inform their student employees about returning for the Fall 2020 semester.

From The Provost: Classroom Safety, July 15, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo to faculty from Provost Wohlpart addressing the steps taken to promote safety in the classrooms to combat the spread of COVID-19 on campus.

Employee Information - Fall Protocols, July 11, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from Human Resources to faculty and staff giving policies and procedures that need to be reviewed prior to the beginning of the Fall 2020 Semester.

Fall Teaching And Learning Information, July 10, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from Provost Wohlpart to faculty providing guidance as of July 1st on the conduct of teaching and learning for the Fall 2020 semester.

Faculty & Staff: Uni Forward Together Updates, July 6, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo for faculty and staff from President Mark Nook about the steps being taken to combat the spread of COVID-19 on campus when they return and steps they could take as well.

Students: Uni Forward Together Updates, July 6, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo for students from President Mark Nook about the steps being taken to combat the spread of COVID-19 on campus when they return and steps they could take as well.

Exporting Ideology: Trade With China And Indices Of Democracy, Alissa Johnson

Proceedings of the Jepson Undergraduate Conference on International Economics

China’s practice of employing business sanctions to silence companies and individuals speaking out in favor of the Hong Kong protests has sparked concern among democracy and free speech advocates. This recent phenomenon, combined with Dwight Eisenhower’s rhetoric of “exporting democracy,” prompts the question: if the USA has engaged in policies aimed towards exporting democracy, could China also export autocracy? This paper uses panel data for 180 countries across 22 years (1996-2018) to examine the effect of a country’s trade with China as a proportion of its total trade on common indices of democratic freedom from the World Bank Group, Transparency …

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Native Seed Scoop [July 2020], University Of Northern Iowa. Tallgrass Prairie Center.

Native Seed Scoop

Contents:

--- NRCS Native Prairie Seed Calculator Update
--- 2020 Native Seed Stakeholder Meeting
--- National Scoop
--- Events
--- In other news . . .

Aweke Tadesse - Embarc, Aweke Tadesse

Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients

My accomplishment can be summarized in three different activity areas. First, involving with COVID-19 patents as a front line resource mobilizer team. I had an opportunity to work with RISE staff at Sioux City and access connections with a patient from the Ethiopian immigrant community who don't speak English. My role was to provide information as to how the patent can get health, housing, and food assistance. I have contacted different EMBARC partner agencies and service providers and provided information to the client. Second, I have developed a cultural presentation about Ethiopian and Ethiopian immigrants living in the US and …

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, July 2020, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- A Fall 2020 Update
--- Energy Efficiency Webinar Series
--- Industry News

Crosssections, Summer 2020, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Physics.

CrossSections

Contents:

>-- A Message From the Department Head, Dr. Paul Shand
--Faculty Profile Pavel Lukashev
--Department Happenings
--Focus on Students
--Physics Education
--Alumni Profile Wes Golden
--Alumni News
--Retrospective
--New Physics
--Support the Department

Grading And Equity: Inflation/Deflation Based On Race, Gender, Socio-Economic And Disability Statuses When Homework And Employability Scores Are Included, Robert Thomas Griffin

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this research was to gain an understanding if traditional high school grading practices provide equitable outcomes for students particularly when homework and employability points based on participation, behavior, and attendance are included in the grading structures. With a strong movement of schools starting to use standards-based grading practices one of the purposes of this study is to learn how traditional grading practices potentially contribute to our equity concerns in society. Furthermore, this study illustrates how standardized grading practices, focusing strictly on student achievement may or may not provide more equitable grading outcomes for students of differing race, …

Examining African American Male Mentors Relationships With African American Boys: Benefits, Barriers, Recruitment, And Retention, Quenton Angelo Richardson

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Currently there is a shortage of African American male mentors available to build meaningful relationships with young African American boys and young men. Approximately 200,000 youth mentors are working in community agencies in any given year, yet only 6% of these mentors are African American men. Research supports that youth can benefit from a homogeneous mentoring relationship. Very limited research has been conducted that explores the benefits, barriers, recruitment, and retention of African American male mentors from an African American perspective. Therefore, this research gathers information and explores the benefits and barriers of African American adult males who mentor young …