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Spring Commencement, Graduate Ceremony [Program], May 8 & 9, 2015, 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.

Uni Grad Student News, V12n5, May 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- Student Affairs Pre-Professional Association
-- Current Student Profile: Marci Swank
-- Graduate Faculty Profile: Danielle McGeough
-- 2015 Iowa Conference on Communicative Disorders
-- Alumni Profile: Xingzimin Pan
-- Public History Student Attends NISGUA "Rivers for Life" Delegation to Guatemala
-- Eighth Annual Graduate Student Symposium
-- And the Award Goes to...2015 Thesis and Research Paper Award Winners
-- Curriculum & Instruction Student Presents Thesis at Conference
-- Dr. Shoshanna Coon Returns to Faculty: Q & A About Her Time as the Associate Dean
-- Congratulations to Our Graduates!
-- Graduate …

University Faculty Perceptions Of Research Practices And Misconduct, Anita M. Gordon, Helen Harton

Faculty Work

This poster presentation shares preliminary results from a national survey, funded by the U.S. Office of Research Integrity, to investigate the perceptions of research misconduct by faculty researchers from four disciplinary areas (biology, social work, sociology, and psychology). About 4,500 faculty from 107 randomly selected researchintensive and master’s universities were invited to participate. Respondents assessed scenarios depicting more and less serious researcher misbehavior and reported how likely they would be to take those actions under the same circumstances. They also rated their perceptions of how wrong the actions were, how likely the actions were to become known to others, and …

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Twenty Second Annual Csbs Student Research Conference [Program] April 25, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa

INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference Programs

A program for the INSPIRE conference where undergraduate and graduate students present their research, internship, volunteer and study abroad experiences, club activities and creative performances.

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, April 23, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, April 13, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting [Program], April 08, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony Programs

No abstract provided.

Suppression Of Stereotype Threat Negatively Impacts Self-Evaluations And Interpersonal Outcomes, Zheng Li

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

Stereotype threat is the situation when people under the pressure of confirming a negative stereotype that applies to them. Research shows that when people try to suppress the thought of being threatened, they tend to perform even worse. This study examines the effect of suppression of stereotype threat on females’ confidence on a gender-based stereotypical task (about spatial skills and science knowledge) and cross—gender interaction outcome. Participants first completed the moon task and then had a discussion with a male confederate before evaluating the willingness of future interaction and the perception of how the confederate views them. We hypothesized that …

Predictors Of Racial Prejudice: A Meta-Analysis Of The Influence Of Religion And Political Orientation, Kristin Broussard

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of religion and political orientation on racial prejudice through meta-analysis. 153 independent studies were analyzed with a random effects model using the Robumeta package in R, and moderator analyses were conducted for year of data and region of the U.S.

Suicidal And Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, Taylor Ash

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

A literature review over the differences between suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents. This review looks into several factors and differences about why adolescents engage in the behaviors, reactions they receive when asking for help, and implications for future practice.

Identification Of Sluggish Cognitive Tempo By Teachers, Rachel Meisinger

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

Children with Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) are characterized by a hypoactive, sluggish behavior pattern that does not fully fit the conceptualization of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as was previously believed. Interest in this topic has surged recently, perhaps due to the fact that many researchers now view SCT as a construct that exists outside of ADHD (Barkley, 2014). SCT is associated with unique etiology, impairment, and comorbidities. Unlike ADHD, SCT represents a more passive form of inattention that may not disrupt the classroom. Thus, SCT may go unnoticed despite the fact that it is related to many academic and social …

Mindfulness Tools For Veterans With Ptsd, Amy Davison

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

This is a literature review on mindfulness tools to enhance coping skills for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Traditional and modern techniques were studied extensively.

Self-Enhancement In Relation To Ptsd Stigma, Corina Klein

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

The majority of the population will experience at least one potentially traumatic event (PTE) in their lifetime, however, only about 10-20% of those people will develop a chronic, adverse reaction to the event. One factor that may help to explain resistance to PTSD is self-enhancement. Self-enhancement is a tendency to view oneself in an overly positive manner, even despite evidence to the contrary. Although this has been found to work as a barrier against PTSD, it may also perpetuate the biggest barrier to PTSD treatment: public stigma. This study examined the multiple ways that self-enhancement functions within the realm of …

Injunctive And Descriptive Norm Effects On Physical Activity, Monica Ehn

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

The purpose of the current study was to test the application of the focus theory of normative conduct (Cialdini, Kallgren, & Reno, 1990) on exercise; specifically how normative feedback (i.e., descriptive and descriptive plus injunctive norms) affects levels of physical activity using a non-self-report measure of physical activity.

Fifty-two participants between the ages of 18 and 23 were randomly assigned to either the descriptive or descriptive plus injunctive condition. The participants completed the first phase of the study individually, outside of the lab via Qualtrics. The participants completed a demographic questionnaire to obtain a sample description and the International Physical …

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 2015, 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.

Uni Grad Student News, V12n4, April 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- Current Student Profile: Somtochukwu Ebede
-- Current Faculty Profile: Kavita Dhanwada
-- Alumni Profile: Shannon McClintock-Miller
-- Public History Student Attends an Academic Conference
-- Graduate Students Represent UNI at Academic Conference in New Mexico
-- Giving and Receiving Writing Criticism
-- Midwestern Psychological Association
-- Multicultural Graduate Student Association Reinstated at UNI
-- Career Spotlight: The Video Interview
-- School Counseling Students Attend Advocacy Event
-- Update Your Resume and CV
-- Graduate College Staff and Contact Information

Eighth Annual Uni Graduate Student Symposium [Program], 2015, University Of Northern Iowa

Annual Graduate Student Symposium Programs

Table of Contents
Welcome Letter from Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter ••• 3
Listing of Judges By Category ••• 4-7
Poster Presentations Listed by Presentation Type, Last Name ••• 8-17
Oral Presentations Listed by Room in Order of Presentation ••• 18-26
Creative Performances Listed in Order of Performance ••• 27-29
Acknowledgements ••• 30

Uni Today, V98n2 [V99n1], Spring 2015, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:
--UNIfied
--Pay it Forward
--There’s an app for that
--The voice guy
--Growing goodness
--Explorers wanted
--In honor of Miss Saupe
--Panther pride starts early
--New provost announced
--Gift creates endowed chair in International Business
--Alumni Clubs unite a Panther nation
--RAGBRAI coming to UNI
--Raising friends and funds through social media
--UNI Dance Team joins the crowd
--If these photos could talk 26 Class Notes
--Calendar of alumni events

Marie Clay's Search For Effective Literacy Instruction: A Contribution To Reading Recovery And Small-Group Teaching, Salli Forbes, Linda J. Dorn

Curriculum & Instruction Faculty Publications

This year Reading Recovery^® celebrates 30 years in the U.S., where more than 50,000 Reading Recovery-trained teachers have served over 2.2 million children in Reading Recovery lessons during this time period. In addition, these Reading Recovery teachers have instructed approximately 8.8 million other children in small group or classroom settings during the same 3 decades. Reading Recovery has a solid research base that is recognized by the USDE What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) as the strongest of all beginning reading programs reviewed (WWC, 2008, 2013). The benefit and effectiveness of Reading Recovery are widely recognized—as demonstrated in reviews by the …

Csbs Kudos, April 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- Best Wishes...
-- In Memoriam: John Baskerville
-- Transitions
-- Tedx UNI
-- Arctic Conference
-- Promotion & Tenure!
-- Faculty & Staff Kudos
-- Student Kudos
-- Alumni Kudos
-- 2015 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Distinguished Alumni
-- Emeriti Kudos
-- CSBS in pictures

Ica Newsletter, Spring 2015, Iowa Communication Association.

ICA Newsletter

Contents:

--President's Message
--2014–2015 ICA Executive Committee
--Stech, Richter Serve As Teaching Consultants
--Meet Your Fellow ICA Member
--Loras Wins National Championship, Neuhaus Named Coach of Year
--Judy Vogel 2015 Citation Award Winner
--Iowa Journal of Communication to Receive CSCA Award
--Stech Earns PhD in Education
--Cherjovsky Chapter Published
--Davis Named Superior IHSSA Judge
--ICA Outstanding New Teacher Award
--Gill Receives Recognition Award
--Call for Nominations: Outstanding Adjunct Teacher Award
--Call for Article Submissions for Iowa Journal of Communication
--ICA Top Student Paper Award
--Call for Speakers: G. Jon Hall Online GIFT Forum
--BVU News
--ICA News

Easterlin Or Cantril: Does A Country’S Income Determine Its People’S Happiness?, Jon Heinzman

Major Themes in Economics

. Is high-income one way to achieve happiness? The first two researchers to investigate the question empirically looked at individual countries over time. One researcher found a positive relationship between income and happiness; the other did not. Subsequent researchers have found support for both views. This paper summarizes and critiques the arguments, finding that the answer may lie in genetics and spending habits. Although some people may be genetically predisposed to happiness, ignoring social comparisons and hedonic adaption may help one lead a happier life.

Student Disability Services Campus Newsletter, Spring 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Student Disability Services.

Student Disability Services Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Letter from the Coordinator...
-- Test your knowledge of Student Disability Services!
-- Deaf vs. deaf
-- Light It Up Blue!
-- Graduate Student Feature: Shelley Hartman
-- The Role of Emotional Support Animals
-- Keep: Your Life Organized
-- We’re On Facebook!
-- Graduate Student Feature: Steve Smith
-- A Day in the Life of SDS Student Workers
-- The Role of Emotional Support Animals cont.
-- Graduate Student Feature: Jenny Lynes

International Panther, Spring 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Culture And Intensive English Program.

International Panther

Inside this issue:

-- From the CIEP Director
-- UNI Connections: UNI Office of Business Operations dedicated to supporting UNI & CIEP students
-- Class Exchanges with Kathy Oakland
-- CIEP Alumni: Masahiro Takhashi, Japan
-- CIEP Current Student: Nouran Othman, Syria
-- Exploring STEM Education across cultures
-- CIEP Activities
-- CIEP Staff Spotlight: Meet Patricia Ferguson, Academic Support Specialist
-- CIEP Staff Projects
-- CIEP World’s Window Afghanistan: The celebration of Nowroz

Can I Play, Too? Gender Equity In The Age Of #Gamergate [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Women's And Gender Studies Program.

Women’s and Gender Studies Program Documents

No abstract provided.

10th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], March 24, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. University Honors Program., Iowa State University. Honors Program., University Of Iowa. Honors Program.

Research in the Capitol Programs

Program of research presentations given at the Capitol by students from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa.

Uni Grad Student News, V12n3, March 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- You Are Formally Invited to Attend 8th Annual Graduate Student Symposium
-- Graduate Faculty Profile: Leila Rod-Welch
-- Current Student Profile: Katherin Kneisley
-- Current Student Profile: Agung Kristianto
-- Alumni Profile: Dee Vandeventer
-- Out of the Darkness 2015 Campus Walk
-- Networking 101
-- Attending a Professional Conference Panel
-- Job Search Strategies Workshop Recap
-- Public Policy Graduate Students Bring Elect Her to UNI
-- GSAB Update
-- Curriculum & Instruction Student Presents Thesis at Conference
-- Public History Student Presents at Conference
-- Spring 2015 Graduate and …

Contributors

UNIversitas: Journal of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

Telemetry, March 2015, Mcnair Scholars Program (University Of Northern Iowa)

McNair Scholars Program at UNI Newsletter

Inside This Issue:
--McNair’s April Schedule
--Eighth Annual Graduate Student Symposium
--Our Current Scholars
--Summer Research, Fellowship and Internship Opportunities
--Contact Information