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Opportunities And Barriers In Iowa’S Teacher Apprenticeship Program, Patricia Ryan

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this qualitative study is to better understand opportunities and barriers in Iowa’s Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Program (TPRA), framed through the lens of social capital and wellbeing. By examining the lived experiences of apprentices and journeyman/mentor teachers, this study aims to provide deeper insights into the dynamics of teaching apprenticeships, highlighting the challenges and successes faced by teachers in this alternative route to teacher certification. Through in-depth interviews with both apprentices and journeyman/mentor teachers, this research explores how participants build social capital through mentoring relationships, as well as how these connections impact career wellbeing for both …

Every Teacher A Reading Teacher: An Exploration Of Teacher Preparation And Literacy Instruction, Jossette N. Finney

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The number of students lacking literacy proficiency is on the rise, with only 33% of students assessed in Grades 4 and 31% of students assessed in Grade 8 scoring at or above NAEP proficiency in reading (National Center for Education Statistics, 2022). The purpose of this study was to understand more about the attitudes and beliefs of classroom teachers, preservice teachers, and content area literacy instructors surrounding content area literacy instruction, and how those beliefs affected their likelihood to incorporate literacy across the curriculum. The theoretical framework for this study included the critical literacy theory along with Paolo Freire’s pedagogy …

Educational Leadership In Model Plc Schools: Actions That Lead To Sustained Success, Nathan L. Wear

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of the current study was to identify leadership characteristics and actions by administrators in Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) status schools and identify what actions led to achieving Model PLC School status. The current study explored how effective PLC implementation impacts student achievement. Guided by DuFour et al.’s (2006) framework for PLCs (i.e., focus on learning, collaboration, and results), the current study investigated specific leadership behaviors that school leaders in Model PLC schools use to leverage results. The study sought to answer two research questions. First, what are the key characteristics and actions of the administrators in Model …

Commencement [Program], December 21, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates. This commencement program is not an official graduate list.

Contents:

Board of Regents --- 2
Institutional Leadership --- 2
Ceremony Symbols & Traditions --- 3
Academic Honorary Organizations --- 4
University Ambassador Organizations --- 5
University Honors Program --- 6
Graduation with Honors --- 6
Legacy Graduates --- 6
Military Science --- 7
Merchant Scholarship --- 7
Outstanding Student Leader --- 7
Commencement Student Speakers --- 7 …

Utilizing Extractive Transportation Infrastructures For Subsistence Livelihoods: Experience Of Evenki Communities In Eastern Siberia, Vera Kuklina, Viktoriya Filippova, Natalia Krasnoshtanova, Antonina Savvinova, Viktor Bogdanov, Mariia Kuklina

Faculty Publications

The availability of natural resources drives the exploration and transformation of remote regions in the Arctic and beyond. Extractive infrastructure is one of the major sources of industrial development and environmental impact on landscapes. For Indigenous people, these landscapes are homely environments full of sentient beings, and for other local communities, they provide a wide variety of subsistence and hunting resources. While extractive infrastructure violence is the evident issue for many Indigenous communities, there are more complicated situations where extractive infrastructure is adopted and utilized for the subsistence and support of other human and more-than-human relations in local and Indigenous …

Roman History In Sibylline Oracle 13: A Palestinian Jewish Perspective On Emperors, Usurpers, And Saviors During The Third Century Ce (Part One: From Maximus I “Thrax” To Philip I “The Arab”), Kenneth Atkinson

Faculty Publications

The period commonly known as the “Crisis of the Third Century” (235-284 CE) began with the assassination of the Roman emperor Severus Alexander (222-235 CE), the last ruler of the Severan dynasty. This turbulent era was marked by nearly fifty years of civil war, barbarian invasions, rebellions, and political and social unrest caused by approximately twenty-six claimants to the imperial throne. Although the end of this age of disorder under Diocletian (284-305 CE) is well-known, we have little information about much of the third century CE, particularly its first decades. This study examines book 13 of the Sibylline oracles, which …

The Association Between Infant Non-Nutritive Suck And Oral Motor Development, Ross Westemeyer, Morgan Hines, Alaina Martens, Emily Zimmerman

Faculty Publications

This study investigated if non-nutritive suck (NNS) at 3 months is related to subsequent oral motor and motor skills using caregiver-reported scores on the Child Oral and Motor Proficiency Scale (ChOMPS) at 12 months in a cohort of 69 full-term infants and their caregivers. Longer NNS burst durations were associated with lower oral motor coordination and total ChOMPS scores. More NNS cycles per minute was associated with lower complex motor movement scores. More NNS bursts, cycles per burst, and cycles per minute were related with lower total ChOMPS scores. Early NNS outcomes can provide valuable insight in future neuromotor development.

Grant Writing: The Essentials, Jayme Renfro

Faculty Book Gallery

Welcome to the exciting and impactful world of grant writing! Whether you are a student embarking on a career in nonprofit management, a budding researcher eager to secure funding for your projects, or a professional looking to hone your grant writing skills, this textbook is designed to guide you through every step of the grant writing process. Grant writing is not just about securing funds; it's about crafting a story, building relationships, and making a tangible impact on communities and fields of study. This book aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to excel in this …

Ica Newsletter, Fall 2024, Iowa Communication Association.

ICA Newsletter

Contents:

--President's Note
--Our 2024 conference was a success!
--Congrats to our New Teacher and Citation winners!
--ICA Book Club - Dr. Joy Daggs
--Going to NCA? ICA will be there!
--Iowa Journal of Communication Call for Submissions: Volume 57
--Follow ICA online!
--Our ICA board:
--Save the date! Our 2025 conference is Sept. 26-27 at UNI in Cedar Falls!

Monitoring And Modeling Urban Temperature Patterns In The State Of Iowa, Usa, Utilizing Mobile Sensors And Geospatial Data, Clemir Abbeg Coproski, Bingqing Liang, James T. Dietrich, John Degroote

Faculty Publications

Thorough investigations into air temperature variation across urban environments are essential to address concerns about city livability. With limited research on smaller cities, especially in the American Midwest, the goal of this research was to examine the spatial patterns of air temperature across multiple small to medium-sized cities in Iowa, a relatively rural US state. Extensive fieldwork was conducted utilizing manually built mobile temperature sensors to collect air temperature data at a high temporal and spatial resolution in ten Iowa urban areas during the afternoon, evening, and night on days exceeding 32 °C from June to September 2022. Using the …

Imagination Grows A Better World: Courage, Creativity, And Fantastic Futures, Janet Croft

Faculty Publications

Our field is requiring ever more courage from us as we face challenges to our bedrock beliefs in free access to information and the value of diverse viewpoints, of representation of different ways of being and living, of higher education, and of imagination itself. Where can we find inspiration to keep going? In order to meet the challenges we face with creativity and courage, we need both the ability to imagine a better world and the determination to work to bring this world into being. I’ll talk about some inspirational examples of the pairing of courage and creativity in my …

The Monstrous Regiment Of Women Across Time: Female Kingship In Early Modern England From Empress Matilda To Queen Elizabeth I, Amber Hoodjer

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) at UNI

This presentation examines the hardships of female rulership by looking at Empress Matilda and Queen Elizabeth I. Empress Matilda was the figurehead and leader on one side of the twelfth-century civil war fought over the right to rule England. Queen Elizabeth I ruled in the sixteenth century and became head of England. By looking at primary source documents it can be shown how the contemporary opinions of the English aristocracy about female rulership changed and stayed the same from the twelfth to sixteenth century. This change in opinion is viewed through three different lenses, opinions about their capacity to rule, …

The Effects Of Loading Tasks On The Vocal Characteristics In Speakers With Type I And Ii Diabetes, Yashvi Shah

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) at UNI

A person’s voice is closely related to personality and sense of self. When the voice is disrupted, their interactions, confidence, and way of life may be affected. Caring for that voice is essential in maintaining one’s quality of life. The vocal fold collisions happen hundreds of times per second. They can be damaged in a single instance or over time and across activities and vocations, particularly in professional voice users. 11.6% of the US population has diabetes. These individuals suffer from fatigue, are prone to infection, and are taxed with slowed healing. This research investigates how prolonged speaking at increased …

Uni Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications And Featured Awards Newsletter, V2i2, 2023, Rod Library. Research & Sponsored Programs. Uni Foundation. University Of Northern Iowa.

UNI Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications and Featured Awards Newsletter

Highlights the scholarship, research, and other scholarly work produced by University of Northern Iowa faculty, students, and staff.

This issue covers the period of July - December 2023.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, October 28, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Reception, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Open Access Week Events

Reception - Join us for some light refreshments following our sessions.

[Panel Presentation] Adapting & Creating Affordable Custom Textbooks, Anne Marie Gruber, Erika Bass, Gabriela Olivares Cuhat, Jayme Renfro

Open Access Week Events

Learn how and why UNI faculty are adapting and creating affordable textbooks.

[Panel Presentation] Scholarworks: Demonstrating Global Reach, Ellen Neuhaus, Roy R. Behrens, Kellen Schmidt

Open Access Week Events

This session will give you an understanding of what UNI ScholarWorks is, the variety, and how to submit work.

[Panel Presentation] Quality Of Open Access Journals: Mythbusting, Janet Croft, Lane Forsman, Wendy Hoofnagle

Open Access Week Events

Learn about Open Access publishing

• What are Article Publication Charges (APCs)?
• Ethics re: Open Access publishing

[Keynote Presentation] Why Open Access & What Is It?, Abbey Elder

Open Access Week Events

Attend this keynote presentation to learn about what Open Access is and why it’s important.

2024 Open Access Day [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

University Of Northern Iowa Fall Faculty Meeting Program, October 7, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa

University Faculty Documents

The program of the annual Fall Faculty Meeting at the University of Northern Iowa held on October 7, 2024.

Top Downloaded Items In Uni Scholarworks, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

University Of Northern Iowa Fall Faculty Meeting Minutes, October 7, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa

University Faculty Documents

Meeting minutes from the annual Fall Faculty Meeting of the University of Northern Iowa held on October 7, 2024.

Premier, Fall 2024, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Education.

Premier

Contents:

From the Dean --- 3
/="/">The Real Deal: From Para to Educator --- 4
/="/">Extending Education Outdoors --- 8
/="/">Finding the Balance in Well-Being --- 10
/="/">A Unified Path for Early Childhood & Special Education --- 15
/="/">Resilience Redefined --- 18
/="/">Alumni Profiles --- 20
/="/">Foundation Focus --- 24
/="/">Center Spotlight --- 28
/="/">Scholarly Spotlight --- 28
/="/">News & Notes --- 30
/="/">Celebrating Excellence --- 34

Uni Schedule Of Classes: Policies And Procedures, Fall 2024, 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.

Notes For The Stalled, V17n02, October 2024, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

--- Discussion with Lyz Lenz
--- Open Access Week
--- Paddle Past Midterms
--- Family Weekend
--- TLC

International Engagement Newsletter, September 23, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of International Engagement.

Office of International Engagement newsletter

In this issue:

--- UNI to Host First-Ever Visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence
--- Mid Autumn Festival
--- Kayakin
--- Coffee Hour Fall '24
--- September Events
--- Volunteering in the Community
--- Fall 2024 Activities
--- Immigration Updates
--- Academic Coaching
--- Flu Shots Available on Campus

Beyond Covid: Towards A Transdisciplinary Synthesis For Understanding Responses And Developing Pandemic Preparedness In Alaska, Taylor P. Van Doren, Ryan A. Brown, Guangqing Chi, Patricia Cochran, Katie Cueva, Laura Eichelberger, Ruby Fried, Stacey Fritz, Micah B. Hahn, Ron Heintz, Davin Holen, Andrey N. Petrov

Faculty Publications

Pandemics are regularly occurring events, and there are foundational principles of pandemic preparation upon which communities, regions, states, and nations may draw upon for elevated preparedness against an inevitable future infectious disease threat. Many disciplines within the social sciences can provide crucial insight and transdisciplinary thinking for the development of preparedness measures. In 2023, the National Science Foundation funded a conference of circumpolar researchers and Indigenous partners to reflect on COVID-19-related research. In this article, we synthesise our diverse social science perspectives to: (1) identify potential areas of future pandemic-related research in Alaska, and (2) pose new research questions that …

Nick May, Saxophone, September 11, 2024 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.