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University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, September 10, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

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

University Of Northern Iowa Elementary Teacher Education Senate Meeting Minutes, September 6, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Elementary Teacher Education Senate.

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Meeting minutes from the Elementary Teacher Education Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

The Update, August/September 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- Art Making at the House of Hope
-- Department News
-- Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert: 120 Years: The Road to Excellence
-- Alumni Spotlight: Theatre: Sarah Noll Wilson
-- Student Spotlight, Department of Computer Science: Cody Bardell
-- UNI Undergrad EPSCoR Winning Finalist
-- Explorers of Religion
-- Physics in the Classroom: Alumni Spotlight, Science Education
-- School of Music Events
-- Music Professor Earns Award
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Communication Studies: Harrison Postler
-- Save the Date: Tackling Global Challenges in Sustainable Chemistry Using Transition Metal Catalysis
-- Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

Small Mammal Jointed Models To Make, Description Cards, And A Menu Of Follow-On Activities In Different Intelligence Areas, Audrey C. Rule, Sarah M. Vander Zanden

Open Educational Resources

Instilling an appreciation of nature in our youth is an important precursor to environmental protection and support for sustainability. Research has shown that involving students in environmental projects improves their motivation, skills, and achievement on standardized tests, This document contains images of the body parts of small mammals with directions for reproducing, cutting, gluing, and assembling them (with paper fasteners) into life-size jointed models of the animals. There are two distinct versions (different color phases and poses) of each of 11 small mammals that generally live in grasslands, along creeks/ponds, or woodland edges of Midwestern habitats: Eastern Chipmunk, Franklin’s Ground …

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2012, 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.

Student Affairs Newsletter, July 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of Student Affairs.

Student Affairs News

Inside this issue:

-- Redington concludes service as interim Dean of Students
-- Professional Development Committee appointed
-- Casiano completes licensing requirements
-- Division IT staff to relocate
-- Godon honored with Friend of Tourism Award
-- SAVE THE DATE: 2012 Iowa Regents Institutions Disability Awareness Summit
-- WRS welcomes new Sport Clubs Coordinator
-- Reminder from Student Disability Services & Employee Disability Services
-- Enrollment Summit held July 12
-- Rowe-Barth elected to P&S Council leadership
-- Leen co-authors journal article

Cartoons For Teaching Elementary Students About Bullying, Audrey C. Rule, S. R. Logan, Frank W. Kohler

Open Educational Resources

Bullying is a pressing concern in schools as many teachers are not being sufficiently prepared with curriculum and instructional strategies to prevent, mitigate, or halt it. This document presents classroom-tested cartoons created by graduate students that address the causes, effects, and ways of preventing or stopping bullying in an interesting and often humorous cartoon format. The cartoons are arranged into three sets for the following elementary grade ranges: grades kindergarten through second grade; grades three and four; and grades five and six. Instructions and materials for guiding students’ practice of the bullying concepts through completing partly-finished cartoons and original cartoons …

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, June 11, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

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Special Meeting

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

Spring Commencement [Program], May 4 & 5, 2012, 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.

Nineteenth Annual Uni Csbs Student Research Conference Program, April 21, 2012, 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.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting [Program], April 20, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony Programs

No abstract provided.

University Of Northern Iowa Secondary Teacher Education Senate Meeting Minutes, April 19, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Secondary Teacher Education Senate.

Documents - Secondary Senate

Meeting minutes from the Secondary Teacher Education Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Honors Research Day [Program] April 14, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa

Honors Research Day Programs

No abstract provided.

University Of Northern Iowa Elementary Teacher Education Senate Meeting Minutes, April 12, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Elementary Teacher Education Senate.

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Meeting minutes from the Elementary Teacher Education Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

7th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], April 4, 2012, 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 Schedule Of Classes, Spring 2012, 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 Today, V95n1 [V96n1], Spring 2012, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:
-- Spectrum of joy
-- Campus in color
-- End of an era
-- Panther pride alive and well in Europe
-- Panther art
-- Now showing
-- A message from the president
-- Where in the world is UNI?
-- Discovering why diversity matters
-- Interlude with the first lady
-- Robert James Waller
-- UNI I am carrying on the tradition
-- Class Notes
-- Calendar of alumni events

The Most Influential Factors In Determining The Happiness Of Nations, Julie Lang

Major Themes in Economics

Previous research has found that the most influential factors determining the happiness of nations are the Human Development Index (HDI) and the GINI index. Using data from The World Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Reports, The World Database of Happiness, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the New Economic Foundation's The (Un) Happy Planet Index 2.0, this study tests three regression models to determine what factors are most influential in determining the happiness of nations, holding everything else constant. All three models suggest that plentiful precipitation contributes to happiness. Two models imply that low corruption, a high …

Coe Acclaim, Spring 2012, Issue 4, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Education.

COE Acclaim

Inside This Issue:
--Are We Really So Different?
--Furthering the Mission
--Program Gains Approval
--Addressing the Current Environment
--Students Earn Scholarships for Internships
--Funding to Aid Students with Disabilities
--Hall of Excellence Members Recognized
--Faculty Acclamations

Csbs Statements, V14, Spring 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Statements

Contents:

-- From the desk of the Dean
-- Greetings from Hong Kong
-- common threads: Alumni connection facilitates Hong Kong internship for TAPP student
-- A Diplomatic Mission: History alumna dedicated to the service of her country
-- keeping up with Rhonda
-- Back to School: CSBS alumni return to UNI as up-and-coming teachers & scholars
-- College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Loyalty Roster
-- Dean's Fund Inner Circle
-- Donor Wall Installed in Sabin Hall
-- Davis family increases generous gift ot gerontology program
-- Boatrights establish Undergraduate History Research Grant
-- from our director of development …

The Update, April/May 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- Department of Mathematics Holds Annual Event
-- Department News
-- Earth Week 2012
-- National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association
-- Immigration Policy: Current Crisis & Future Challenges
-- Midwest Pressed Exhibits in New Orleans
-- SAVE: Students Against a Violent Environment
-- School of Music Events
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Physics:Byron Tasseff
-- Two Student Exhibitions Held in Dean's Triangle Gallery
-- UNI Hosts Regional and State Physics Competitions
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Computer Science: Aaron Mangel
-- UNI Forensics
-- UNI Mathematics Faculty Host Waterloo Schools Professional Development
-- Alumni Spotlight: …

Premier, Spring 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Education.

Premier

Contents:

-- A Strategic Approach to Premier Status

-- Passing the Torch, Furthering the Mission

-- Literacy, Communication and Full Participation for All

-- Playing it S.A.F.E.

-- A Treasure for All to Enjoy

-- Full Inclusion for All - A UNIversal Theme

-- RACE: Are We So Different?

-- Catching Up with College of Education Faculty

-- UNI Mentoring: A Best-in-Class Experience

-- Strategic Planning for the Road Ahead

-- Seeing Herself in the Students She Helps

-- Your Gifts Make a Difference

--Educate, Serve and Lead

--Class Notes

--Alumnae Offer Words of Wisdom

--Creating Teachable Moments

Csbs Kudos, April 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- National documentary film coming to the Cedar Valley
-- CSBS leadership changes
-- Social and behavioral research: vital service for the people of Iowa
-- Alumni Kudos
-- Faculty Kudos
-- 2012 CSBS Dean's Challenge Grants Announced
-- In Memoriam: Robert Claus
-- Student Kudos
-- Student Profile: ChaValier Sharps
-- Spring Semester in Pictures

Philosophy & World Religions Department Newsletter, V4, Spring 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Philosophy And World Religions.

Philosophy & World Religions Department Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Comments on Volume 3's Notes from the Head
-- Notes from the Head
-- Freshman Cornerstone
-- Faculty Spotlight: Margaret Holland, Professor of Philosophy
-- Faculty Spotlight: Betty DeBerg, Professor of Religion
-- Liberal Arts Majors are Very Hirable
-- Faculty Updates: Harry Brod
-- Lectures Presented by Dr. Douglas Hofstadter
-- Student Interview: Kelsey Ihde
-- Student Interview: Kelsey Delap
-- Martie Reineke Recieves American Academy of Religion Excellence in Teaching Award
-- Fred Hallberg, Emeritus Professor
-- Alumni Updates
-- Impact of Scholarships
-- Support for Students or Department
-- Alumni Highlight: Nicholas Baima …

Fifth Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium [Program], 2012, University Of Northern Iowa

Annual Graduate Student Symposium Programs

Table of Contents
Welcome Letter from Dr. Michael Licari ••• 1
Listing of Judges, Notes ••• 2 - 3
Oral Presentations Listed by Room, in Order of Presentation ••• 4 - 8
Poster Presentations Listed by Presentation Type, Last Name ••• 9 – 14
Creative Performances Listed in Order of Performance ••• 15 - 16
Acknowledgements, Past Award Winners ••• 17 - 19 Alphabetical Listing of Participants Page 20

Gothic Architecture, Geometry, And The Aesthetics Of Transcendence, Robert Bork

UNIversitas: Journal of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

In these remarks I will discuss Gothic architecture, geometry, and what I call the aesthetics of transcendence. I’ll focus mainly on the design of great buildings like Strasbourg Cathedral, whose spire is the tallest surviving work of the Middle Ages, a 466-foot symphony of intricately carved stone. I also want to talk about how I came to study and admire this material, starting out from a curiously backdoor approach involving the sciences. Ultimately, therefore, I will argue that Gothic architecture can be fruitfully compared to a variety of things, such as fractals, heavy metal guitar music, and dinosaurs. These are …

Implementing Emerging Technologies In Interior Design Education: A Case Study Utilizing Rapid Prototyping, Scott Greenhalgh, Paul Schrueuders

UNIversitas: Journal of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

Creating physical models and prototypes has traditionally been a part of various fields of design and design education. These models serve multiple purposes, including providing a demonstrative form of the final project and feedback for revision and improvement within the design process. Models have traditionally been constructed by hand using a variety of materials.

The use of computer-aided design or CAD has changed the design process, as many designers now think through the computer. CAD has been claimed to narrow the gap between representation and building (Ryder, Ion, Green, Harrison, & Wood, 2002). Also known as virtual models, the major …

Tangents

UNIversitas: Journal of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

The Update, March 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- Tallcorn Jazz Festival Celebrates Another Successful Year
-- Department News
-- Promotions Assistant Receives Two Student ADDY Awards
-- Student Spotlight: Communication Studies: Kristen McPheron
-- School of Music Events
-- The War On Drugs: Is It Time to Reconsider?
-- Student Spotlight: Biology: Susan Meerdink
-- Featured Organization - Explorers of Religion
-- The War on Drugs: Is It Time to Reconsider?
-- Industrial Tech Alum Goes On To Work for John Deere
-- Kinetic Entertainment
-- Bridging the Humanities and Sciences: A Wonderful Success Story About The Merger of Modern Languages and English
-- …

A Third Way Beyond The Old College Teacher-Scholar Model And The University Researcher Model Of Faculty Excellence, Eugene Rice

UNIversitas: Journal of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

In this forum, I want us to talk about the models of academic excellence. What makes for good work? What is it that gets rewarded? I’m convinced that if we really take a careful look at American higher education there are only two models that dominate our thinking about academic excellence, and the changing character of faculty work. I also think that we need a third way, which I will discuss after considering the two models that currently dominate.