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Fit Measures Of Work-School Congruence And Individual Outcomes, Kimberly E. Kluesner

Honors Program Theses

Today, full-time college students are working part- or full-time jobs while attending classes. The demands of work, added to the already high demands of college, may result in negative effects on the individual. However, some aspects of working may lead to positive effects. Previous research has largely focused on the effects of job demands on school performance and other outcomes in adolescents. Current research is lacking in studying the effects of working on college students. The purpose of this thesis project was to research workschool congruence (similarities between aspects of a student's college studies and aspects of their employment), and …

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, April 25, 2011, 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 21, 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony Programs

No abstract provided.

Honors Research Conference [Program] April 16, 2011, University Of Northern Iowa

Honors Research Day Programs

No abstract provided.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, April 11, 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Fourth Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium [Program], 2011, 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 Program, Last Name ••• 9 / 14
Creative Performances Listed in Order of Performance ••• 14 / 16
Acknowledgements, Past Award Winners ••• 17 / 19 Alphabetical Listing of Participants ••• 20

Eighteenth Annual Csbs Student Research Conference [Program] April 9, 2011, 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 Today, V94n2 [V95n1], Spring 2011, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:
-- The truth about sustainability
-- UNI achieves gold STARS rating
-- A return of light
-- DOR puts innovation to work
-- College spotlight: Interior Design in CSBS
-- Serving Iowa's sustainability needs
-- Wind-solar hybrid power station installed on campus
-- UNI am a legacy family
-- Panther Athletics
-- College & University
-- Foundation Update
-- UNI Alumni Association News
-- Class Notes
-- Calendar of Events

Instruction Size Report, Spring 2011, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Gives breakdowns of student credit hours offered by status of instructor, average class size overall, and average class size by status of instructor.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 2011, 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.

What Determines The Performance Of Graduates? Evidence From Top Business Schools, Matt Peterson

Major Themes in Economics

There are hundreds of MBA programs in the United States and abroad graduating thousands of MBAs each year. An MBA is thought to be a very marketable degree with broad applications and a high starting salary. There are many factors that affect the salaries of MBA graduates and the reported starting salary of graduates varies substantially among programs. What factors influence these differences? I investigate the specific determinants of business school graduates’ salaries. The rank or selectivity of an MBA program is the most important factor that determines an MBA graduate’s starting salary.

Excellence In Education, Spring 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Education.

Excellence in Education

Inside this issue:

--To Launch the Future, We Must Honor the Past

-- Me? I am Just a Teacher

-- Celebrating and Empowering African-American Girls

-- A Visionary Leader with a Can-Do Attitude

-- UNI's Very Own Jackie O

-- Giving Back the Kari McCann Way

-- Foundation Donors

-- Faculty Highlights

-- Whatever Happened To...

-- Class Notes

Department Of History Newsletter, Spring 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of History.

History Department News

Inside This Issue:
-- History Graduate Program Prospers
-- Letter From the Department Head
-- Public History: New Opportunities
-- Sending a Message: History Graduates Address Commencement Audiences
-- History Faculty Activities and Accomplishments
-- Emeritus Faculty
-- Alumni Responses
-- From the Editors

Csbs Kudos, April 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- CSBS Research Conference
-- Rural Aging Conference
-- Community and Inequality: Moving towards Racial Justice in Local Communities
-- Faculty Kudos
-- Student Kudos
-- UNI Catwalk 2011: Mixtape
-- Alumni Kudos
-- In other news...

Csbs Statements, V13, Spring 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Statements

Contents:

-- From the desk of the Dean
-- Sabin Hall Renovation
-- A Work of Art
-- CSBS Distinguished Alumni Day
-- CSBS Advisory Board
-- The School of Applied Human Sciences is established
-- Military Science joins CSBS
-- 9/11 Commemoration planning
-- Center for Violence Prevention opens
-- Fellowship established in Political Science
-- Psychology study-abroad course is launched
-- College & Department Briefs
-- Faculty News
-- CSBS Faculty Spotlight: Clemens Bartollas
-- Faculty Briefs
-- In Memoriam...
-- CSBS Student Research Conference
-- Student Briefs
-- CSBS Student Spotlight: Chelsea Miller
-- Greetings from the …

The Update, April/May 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- UNI's Concert Chorale Makes it to Manhattan
-- Department News
-- Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education
-- The Philosophy Students Club
-- Urinetown: The Musical
-- ADAI Awards
-- School of Music Events
-- Student Spotlight: Earth Science: Kerri Dickey
-- Student Spotlight: Health Promotion: Yaw Kyeremateng
-- 2011 Yager Exemplary Science and Mathematics Teaching Award
-- Textbook Buyback Battle
-- Goldwater Scholarship Honorable Mention
-- Regional Physics Olympics Competition Held at UNI
-- Fulbright Recipient Explores Culture
-- Botanical Center Plant Sale
-- 2011 University Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Award
-- In Memory …

Philosophy & World Religions Department Newsletter, V2, Spring 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Philosophy And World Religions.

Philosophy & World Religions Department Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Notes from the Head
-- Francis Degnin, Service Work
-- Betty DeBerg, American Academy of Religion Task Force
-- Professors Named to Advisory Board of Turkish American Society of Iowa
-- Faculty Spotlight: Bill Clohesy, Professor of Philosophy
-- Faculty Spotlight: Martie Reineke, Professor of Religion
-- Darwin & Intelligent Design: A Lecture by Elliot Sober
-- Holiday Party
-- Discussion & Lectures by Stephen Nathanson
-- Look for UNI Department of Philosophy & World Religions on facebook
-- Student Interview: Joel Anderson
-- Student Interview: John Anderson
-- Student Interview: Selena Losee
-- Philosophy Club …

Instruction Cost Report, Spring 2011, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Shows the costs associated with running the University of Northern Iowa broken down by college and department

6th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], March 22, 2011, 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.

Coe Acclaim, March 2011, Issue 2, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Education.

COE Acclaim

Inside This Issue:
--UNI Celebrates Opening of UNI Center for Violence Prevention
--Cedar Valley Students Participate in African-American Read-In
--UNI Hosts 'I AM Retreat'
--MPLS Whole Child in Action
--Faculty Acclamations

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, February 24, 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

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

Csbs Kudos, February 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- Center for Violence Prevention opens
-- Military Science joins CSBS
-- Faculty Kudos
-- Student Kudos
-- Interior Design Senior Portfolio Show
-- Alumni Kudos
-- CSBS Student Research Conference calls for submissions
-- 9/11 Commemoration planning

Editorial Board & Iowa Academy Of Sciences Officers And Directors

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

No abstract provided.

Self-Presentation On Social Network Sites: Development Of A Self-Identity Expression Scale And Its Relationship With Social Competence, Sherice Gearhart, Seok Kang, Kwan Min Lee

Iowa Journal of Communication

The current study explores dimensions of self-identity expression on social network sites (SNSs) and their relationships with social competence. Data were collected through an online survey among young SNS users that had a profile on Facebook and/or MySpace. Results showed that self-identity expression on SNSs is multidimensional made up of interest/activity, roles and memberships, and opinion expression. Individuals who were found to actively use SNSs to express views on social and political issues tended to exhibit high social competence and an ability to form and manage offline real-world relationships. Results also indicate that SNS users selectively use self-identity expression dimensions …

Patterns Of Response To Health Risks Among The Poor And Near Poor, Shawna G. Harris, Shelly R. Hovick, Vicky S. Freimuth, Ashani Johnson-Turbes, Doryn D. Chervin

Iowa Journal of Communication

To understand how to reach low-income audiences with persuasive health communication, the present study analyzes 6 years of formative health research conducted by U.S. federal agencies. A thematic content analysis was conducted of formative research reports representing more than 800 participants. Recurring themes regarding the motivations and barriers to health-protective behaviors and sources of information used and trusted were assessed. Results indicate low-income people desire to maintain or improve their health and may do so with the support of others. Major barriers to implementing health-protective behaviors include the lack of comfort or appeal, lack of knowledge, time and potential side …

When Bieber Fever Strikes: Using Twitter As A New Medium For Attack And Defense Communication, Samuel Hardman Taylor, Matthew Barton

Iowa Journal of Communication

Rhetorical analyses of image restoration and attack have characteristically centered on public figures because their images are the focal point of news conversation for traditional mass media outlets following events of public shame. Through the development of Web 2.0 technologies and microblogging sites like Twitter, publishing power has shifted the conversation about public figures and their image creation, management and restoration into the hands of the general public. The shift creates new opportunities for research in the field of public discourse, specifically attack and defense rhetoric. This study uses the tweets surrounding Justin Bieber's loss at the 2011 Grammy Awards …

Organizational Face: Examining The Communication Of Organizational Identity Through Emotional Labor, Joy L. Daggs

Iowa Journal of Communication

Organizational communication scholars have been studying organizational identity and emotional labor as two independent constructs. Organizational identity has been studied in terms of how organizational members identify with their specific organization and how the public at large views the organization. Emotional labor has been studied in a variety of contexts examining how emotional displays are demanding and exhausting for those whose jobs require them (flight attendants, 911 call takers, retail sales associates, etc.). The important aspect of the emotional labor literature is its focus on how emotions are a commodity of the organization (Hochschild, 1983).

However, as the two literatures …

2011 Uni Football Media Information, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Coaching Staff --2
--Roster --21
--Player Bios --25
--2010 in Review --68
--Record Book --75

Does Music Tempo Influence Maximal Force Output?, Aaron D. Suma

Graduate Research Papers

This study aimed to determine the influence of music tempo on maximal force output. Furthermore, this study also examined participant's perception of listening to different tempo music during a maximal force task. Fifteen recreationally active male participants with a mean age of 25.1 years, mass of 89.14 kg, and height of 182.1 cm performed isometric mid-thigh pulls under three different conditions (no music, slow tempo music, and fast tempo music) in the University of Northern Iowa free-weight room. The peak pulling force was measured using a portable force plate to the nearest tenth of a Newton under the three conditions …

"It's About The Best That We Can Get:" The Technologically-Mediated Maintenance Of Women's Long-Distance Friendships, Jessica Thern Smith

Iowa Journal of Communication

This study was designed to uncover how women maintain their long-distance friendships using technologically-mediated channels. Thirty-four qualitative interviews were conducted with women in a university setting: first-year undergraduate students, first-year graduate students, and recently-hired faculty members. Data analysis resulted in uncovering how women adapt maintenance behaviors (positivity, assurances, openness, social networks) to mediated channels (Facebook, cellular phones, e-mail). Participants indicate LDFs may be challenging, but the necessary effort and lack of co-presence does not deter them from devoting themselves to the continuous maintenance work.