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University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, January 13, 1992, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

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

Administrative Leadership Vision: A Reflective Essay, Joleen Eiklenborg

Graduate Research Papers

Education is in a time of great debate, change, and growth. Iowa schools are trying to implement the New Department of Education Standards established in 1989 and new legislation enacted by the Seventy-Third Iowa General Assembly in 1989 and 1990. As we deliberate, another transformation labeled, "The Iowa Initiative for World-Class Schools", is under study (Lantor, 1991; Lepley, 1991)

Art Therapy In Elementary School Counseling, Jennifer S. Handeland

Graduate Research Papers

People tend to be less guarded about expressing themselves through drawings than through speech. Therefore, drawings can offer glimpses into the ways individuals see themselves and their worlds (Silver, 1988). Children are attracted to art materials as spontaneously as they play with food on their plates or create monuments in backyard mud. Because making and marking are so very natural and appealing to children, the use of art media is a valuable avenue for expression when counseling the young (Rubin, 1988) . Art therapy can be used in dealing with normal developmental problems and can promote identity building. Through art …

Metaphors: An Avenue To Other Techniques, Kelley J. Algoe

Graduate Research Papers

"To describe life we need metaphors: objectivity will not suffice" (Minuchin, 1984, p. 11). Metaphors are a method to enhance our language, providing a clearer, more concrete understanding of the situations in life. The use of metaphors helps prepare clients to experience other therapeutic interventions more readily. Low functioning clients commonly have difficulty with therapeutic approaches which require abstract thinking. By normalizing and reframing the problem, metaphors provide openings for other therapies.

Science Notes - Toyota/Nsta Tapestry Grants, Amy L. Wall

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Grants allowing teachers to implement innovative science projects are being offered by TAPESTRY (Toyota's Appreciation Program for Excellence to Science Teachers Reaching Youth).

Ballast Quarterly Review, V08n2, Winter 1992, Roy R. Behrens

Ballast Quarterly Review

A journal devoted to wit, the contents of which are intended to be insightful, amusing, or thought provoking.

Suicide Among College Students: Institutional Response, Christine Kaye Smith

Graduate Research Papers

Suicide is among the top ten leading causes of death in the United States (Mathiasen, 1988; Praeger & Bernhardt, 1985). Approximately 27,000 Americans commit suicide each year (Imhoff & Royster, 1985; Mathiasen, 1988). What is even more startling is the increase of suicide among young people. In the past 25 to 35 years, the adolescent suicide rate has tripled (Tishler, McHenry & Morgan, 1981; Rudd, 1989). Next to accidents, it is the leading cause of death in young people between 15 to 24 years of age and the second leading cause of death among college students. Some even say it …

Alcoholism And Perceptions Of Family Of Origin, Sonne K. Granquist

Graduate Research Papers

Theories regarding the etiology of alcoholism abound in the literature. Conceptualization of the disease has ranged from that of individual pathology to a symptom of family dysfunction. In the past, treatment providers have concentrated their efforts on treating the individual alcoholic while virtually ignoring issues regarding the adult alcoholic's family of origin as well as problems found in the alcoholic's nuclear family. More recently, theorists and therapists have begun looking at the impact of the family of origin on the development of alcoholism in certain individuals. Greater understanding of the disease has come to include examining not only the individual's …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Elementary Schools : A Reflective Essay, Leann R. Burkholder

Graduate Research Papers

Education in today's society has transformed almost completely and has changed dramatically. The techniques and curricula have shifted as students have change. The family unit is different now because of socio-economic problems, divorce, and single parent homes. Many values and beliefs taught in the past at home are now taught and learned in the schools. With both parents working in many families, quality time with children diminishes and is sometimes nonexistent. This quality time is where children learn morals, manners, and social interactions. Currently, children come to school without these appropriate social skills and it is up to the school …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Kathleen J. Sunnes

Graduate Research Papers

As the 21st Century approaches, changes in social, political, and economic environments have been accelerating. There is a change of attitude about the educational system and its role in our society. It is my belief that our school systems will be the stable institutions which will maintain and teach the values our society will need to survive. Education has a powerful influence on our children. The responsibility of the principal of an educational institution is great.

Floristic Composition And Conservation Status Of Fens In Iowa, John A. Pearson, Mark J. Leoschke

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

Over 200 extant fens of varying condition were documented during an extensive inventory conducted in Iowa between 1986 and 1991. Approximately half of the extant fens support endangered, threatened, special concern, or other rare plant species. Approximately 25 fens are outstanding conservation prospects with intact vegetation, high species richness, and rare species. Nearly 40% of all potential fen sites have been destroyed by cultivation or damage; another 30% remain unknown due to lack of a field visit, but most appear on aerial photographs to be very small, disturbed fragments. In addition to their traditionally recognized range in northwest Iowa, fens …

Women In Poverty: Characteristics, Challenges And Treatment Implications, Lynda Quame

Graduate Research Papers

In 1985 there were approximately 446,000 individuals living in poverty in Iowa, which is nearly 15.5% of the state's population of 2.88 million (Welfare Reform in Iowa, 1989). Theisen (1991) stated that nationally, greater than one third of those in poverty are women. Jenkins and Miller (1991) asserted that two out of three adults in poverty today are women and that one half of all households containing people in poverty are headed by women.

A Personal Vision For Quality Leadership: A Reflective Essay, Wendy R. Cruse

Graduate Research Papers

Educational administration of today presents many challenges for both new and veteran administrators. Many of these challenges have evolved in response to federal, state, and local pressures. Today's administrators can no longer be blind to these influential agencies, but must be visional strategic planners in order to effectively handle the problems they are faced with today.

Adolescent Identity Formation: Role Of Developmental Group Counseling, Sandra M. Wetzel

Graduate Research Papers

Human development is an on-going, patterned, orderly, and complex process that pertains to all humans, yet remains uniquely individual (Myrick, 1987). Human development involves a lifelong set of physiological, psychological, and social processes that begin at birth and continue until death. The personality is required to unfold, evolve and evolve again. However, it is during the period of adolescence, roughly between ages 12 and 18, that the most rigorous physiological, psychological, and social changes occur (Barrish & Barrish, 1989; Tosi, 1974).

Preface

National Youth Leadership Symposium Monographs

The University of Northern Iowa's Youth and Human Service Administration academic program established the Institute for Youth Leaders as a permanent home for creative activities to foster professionalism for the youth development field. In 1990, the Institute inaugurated a creative research and communications system for professionals in youth development organizations with the annual National Youth Leadership Symposium. The Symposium is a working conference that focuses on solving practical problems for the emerging youth development profession. The purpose of the Symposium is to serve as an agency of change by raising questions, examining circumstances, making decisions, and taking actions that realize …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Elementary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Chris P. Jennings

Graduate Research Papers

As I began thinking about going into education when I was younger, I really felt a strong need and desire to deal with people. I really wanted to work with people and share my ideas with everyone -- both young and old. Thinking about what I wanted to do when I grew up, and trying to figure out what college to go to, I had some guidance which has influenced me to pursue education and now administration. I grew up in a family who are administrators at the junior and high school levels. My father is an associate principal at …

A Vision For School Business Management: A Reflective Essay, Dennis E. Scudder

Graduate Research Papers

My decision to enter the Educational Administration program at this point in my life was influenced by a number of factors. Personal, professional and economic goals all played a role. The decision was not made under duress as there was no impending pressure from any other source to complete such a program. There were in fact a number of impediments to beginning an endeavor which required so large a commitment of time, energy and resources. In the final analysis the decision was made in the context of cost-benefit which all business administrators must utilize when making important decisions.

The Psychology Of Occultism & Ritual Abuse, Cindy D. Whitmer

Graduate Research Papers

For years psychological literature has included cases and treatment implications for individuals affected by emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Most recently, ritual abuse, a rather new topic in the mental health arena, has emerged, but unfortunately seems to be a problem that has been in existence a very long time. Some have said ritual abuse started with satanic worship dated as far back as 610 A.D. in Southeastern Europe (Daniels, 1989). Others disagreed, saying this form of worship did not appear until the Christian church was established (Kahaner, 1988), and that in the 19th century a new spiritualistic movement began …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Daniel C. Heller

Graduate Research Papers

Twenty some years ago I decided I would become a teacher, I believed I could make a difference. I have mostly been satisfied with my role as an educator. I was, however, dissatisfied with one area. That was the qualities of those that led the schools in which I taught. On several occasions actions taken or plans made were not handled very well. My fellow teachers and I were not sure how or why we were to complete an assigned task. It appeared as though we were asked to implement some change without adequate direction and no clear understanding of …

Development Of Self-Concept In Elementary School Guidance And Counseling Programs: Counselor As Leader, Jack L. Darland Jr.

Graduate Research Papers

In reviewing the literature of guidance and counseling studies over the past fifteen years, several key ideas emerge. Among these is the popular trend toward "planned sequential, developmentally-based guidance curriculum". A major focus of this developmental concept is the building of "self" as a keystone. The terms "self-esteem", "self-awareness", "self-concept" or ''self-acceptance", are at the heart of most elementary guidance programs. Self-perceptions held by the child have been of mixed concern in education for a long time. In the not-so-distant past it was felt that a child's sense of self needed to be broken down before truly effective learning could-take …

A Preferred Vision For Leadership In Effective Schools: A Reflective Essay, Juanita M. Sur

Graduate Research Papers

The focus of administrative coursework has been on the characteristics and skills needed to be an effective leader; the beliefs and values that govern leadership decisions; the organizational theories that effect leadership style; and the changing roles and responsibilities of a leader today. Historically, the organizational theories of structure and power in business have been imitated in educational institutions. Conditions in this decade continue to accelerate the world-wide influence of advancing technologies, changing demographics, and an unstable economy. Within this contextual framework, where then lies the individual's direction as a leader in educational administration?

1992 Northern Iowa Panther Football, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--The UNI-DOME - Home of the Panther Football Program
--1992 Schedule
--Contents --1
--UNI Quick Facts --1
--1991 Results (11-2, 5-1) --1
--Credits --1
--Media Information --2
--Traveling With the Panthers --2
--UNI Facilities: Among 1-AA's Best --3
--No Place Like Dome --3
--UNI-Dome Facts --3
--UNI in the NCAA 1-AA Polls --4
--Northern Iowa - One of the Nation's Best --4-5
--Most times in 1-AA Playoffs --5
--1991 UNI NCAA Rankings by Category --5
--All-Time Won-Lost top 30 1-AA Records --5
--UNI's NCAA 1-AA Records --5
--Why UNI? --6
--The University of Northern Iowa --7
--Head Coach Terry …

A Preferred Vision For Administering School Business Management: A Reflective Essay, Joseph B. Daley

Graduate Research Papers

"School business management is a broad, complex and dynamic area of educational administration. The contemporary school business administrator must be knowledgeable about a wide variety of areas." (Association of School Business Officials International [ASBO INT'L], 1986, p. 7) This same book listed seven high importance task clusters; financial planning and budgeting, fiscal accounting and financial reporting, cash management, fiscal audits and reports, general management, payroll management, and purchasing. The average importance list contained 20 additional items.

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, David W. Sharp

Graduate Research Papers

Father Theodore Hesburgh, former president of the University of Notre Dame, once said. "The very essence of leadership is (that) you have a vision. It has to be a vision you articulate clearly and forcefully on every occasion. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet" (Bowen. 1987. p. 68). I have a strong vision that will help guide my performance as an administrator. This vision is the result of an educational administrative awareness developed through the integration of information from many sources. These sources include: extensive educational training. experience in the public educational system. my own ethical standards. and a personal …

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Besmellah Alekozai

Graduate Research Papers

With increasing concerns in education, attention has been focused on the roles and duties of the educational administrator, both in the operation of the schools and in the provision of that leadership. This is essential for maintaining the viability of public education in a dynamically changing society. The training of educational administrators has drastically changed, indicating a major shift in emphasis among those who assist to set the patterns of administration. Whereas the training of administrators previously emphasized the technological problems of school management, the new "movement" has stressed the values of administrative theory. The applications of the behavioral sciences …

A New Leadership Vision For Secondary School Principals: A Reflective Essay, Dana C. Deines

Graduate Research Papers

Reflective practice is based on the reality that professional knowledge is different from scientific knowledge, according to Kotter (1988). Researchers have not been able to establish a full understanding of the nature of professional knowledge in education. There are differing views on the terms and conditions of educational practices. The practice of every professional is a growth process not formed from a strict set of rules or research results. Professional practice is developed through trial and error. It has also been expressed as "thinking on your feet." Educators find procedures that seem to work, and others that have failed. The …

1991-92 Northern Iowa Basketball, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--UNI officials Accept MVC Invitation
--A Chronology
--Contents --1
--UNI Quick Facts --1
--Media Information --2
--To the Media and Fans: --2
--UNI On the Air --2
--UNI Sports Information Department --2
--MVC Photo --3
--Panthers Look to Build On Year-End Success --4
--Frontcourt: The Forwards --4
--Frontcourt: The Centers --4
--1991-92 Roster Breakdown --4
--The Backcourt --5
--Wrapping Up --5
--Interim Athletic Director & Head Coach Eldon Miller --6
--Miller's Record at UNI in --6-7
--Miller's Coaching Record --7
--Winningest Active NCAA Division I Men's Coaches --7
--All-Time Coaching Records --7
--The Panther Assistants --8
--Behind the Scenes …

Aftercare Following Treatment For Aging Alcoholics, Rebecca S. Despenas

Graduate Research Papers

Throughout the last fifteen years the realization of a problem with alcoholism in the elderly population has come to the attention of many Americans. Following heart disease and cancer, alcoholism ranks as the third leading cause of death (Benshoff & Roberto, 1987). Approximately one out of ten people over 60 years of age {27.5 million) fall into the category of alcoholics but only 15% of that number actually receive treatment {Kelley, 1991).

1992 Northern Iowa Baseball, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--This is Northern Iowa
--Contents --1
--Quick Facts --1
--1992 Northern Iowa Outlook --2-3
--Personnel Capsule --3
--Head Coach Dave Schrage --4
--Assistant Coaches --5
--Assistant Coach Jim Hallman --5
--Assistant Coach Tim O'Neill --5
--Northern Iowa Athletic Administration --5
--Panther Profiles --6-12
--#5 P.J. Conlon --6
--#7 Jamie Dingus --6
--#17 Marty Schilmoeller --6
--#21 P.J. Spell --6
--#16 John Thomas --7
--#14 Tom Bach --7
--#23 Joel McCartan --7
--#13 Chad Rezac --7
--#1 Jason Walke --7
--#18 Corey Coates --8
--#25 Tom Evans --8
--#12 Dave Freeseman --8
--#15 Brad Hames --8
--#20 Brent Kimm --8 …

1992 Northern Iowa Women's Track And Field, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--This is Northern Iowa --1
--UNI Quick Facts --1
--1992 Northern Iowa Roster --2
--Outlook --3
--Coaches --4
--Head Coach Lea Ann Shaddox --4
--Assistant Coach Terri Soldan --4
--Panther Profiles --4
--Sherry Shedd --4
--Amy Wheeler --4
--Dyan Fluhrer --4-5
--Valerie Patterson --5
--Marchelle Short --5
--Erin Algoe --5
--Heather Brown --5
--Shantel Twiggs --5
--Jacque Askeland --6
--Kellie Atkins --6
--Amy Jo "Brandy" Bramblette --6
--Keri Hamilton --6
--Heidi Heiar --6
--Julie Mazzitelli --6
--UNI-DOME --7
--UNI-Dome Records --7
--UNI Varsity Records --8-9
--Indoor --8
--Outdoor --9
--Academics and Athletics - The Proper Balance --9
--1992 Schedule …