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Housewives, Athletes, And Smiling Menopausal Women: An Analysis Of Female Gender Roles In Dtc Advertising, Nicole L. Defenbaugh

Iowa Journal of Communication

This paper is a feminist rhetorical analysis of reified gender roles in direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements that examines a myriad of pictorial and textual portrayals of women. The analysis commences with a cursory review of traditional depictions of women in advertising and proceeds to compare this pre-existing rhetoric with twelve DTC advertisements found in four magazines. I conclude that DTC advertisers continue to use the traditional "good woman" image in addition to commodity feminism. Although advertisers occasionally challenge gender roles and include women of color, these images are often underrepresented and overshadowed by traditional images of gender.

2008 University Of Northern Iowa Panther Soccer Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Quick Facts --1
--Rosters --2
--Outlook --3
--Head Coach Jen Plante --4
--Associate Head Coach Tar Koleski --5
--Bios --6-16
--2007 Final Stats --16-17
--MVC Recap --18
--Records --19-20
--All-Time Results --21
--Series Results --22
--All-Time Roster --22
--Missouri Valley Conference --23
--Opponents --24-25
--About UNI --26
--Athletic Director Troy Dannen --27
--President Benjamin Allen --27
--Media Information --28

Cyberbullying : A Preventative Method, Kristen A. Hoelscher

Graduate Research Papers

A new means of bullying has been created through the usage of cell phones, pagers, and the internet. Cyberbullying is an aggressive act intended to harm another and is repeated over a duration of time. It involves using digital communication devices to target victims. As a newer phenomenon, the research on cyberbullying is limited. However, the research that has been conducted suggests that cyberbullying is a great cause of concern among our youth today and is an issue that needs to be addressed. A four lesson guidance unit addressing cyberbullying was developed. This unit focuses on creating awareness and educating …

Grief And Loss : The Effects On Children And The School Counselor's Role, Hope Nicole Bleckwehl

Graduate Research Papers

School counselors may play a major role in the lives of grieving children. It is inevitable counselors will work with children having grieving issues. Children do grieve and their grieving process may look the same or different than adults. Children's experiences with death, developmental level, and individual differences all effect how a child will react to the loss of a loved one or a pet. The grieving process, developmental considerations, gender differences and common sources of loss are discussed in the following paper. Interventions a school counselor may use with children in classroom guidance, group counseling, and individual counseling are …

2007-08 Tennis Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Team Photo
--Tennis Quick Facts --1
--2007-08 Preview --2
--Coaching Staff --3
--Meghana Paritala --4
--Carolina Hannes --5
--Sampada Kanade & Taynara Moraes --6
--Samantha Schnobel, Diana Mendez & Ashton Schwerin --7
--2006-07 Review --8
--2006-07 Records & Results --9
--Panther History --10-11
--All-Time Records vs. Opponent --12
--Year-by-Year Results --13-15
--Athletics Administration --16
--This is UNI --17
--Facilities --18
--Academics --19
--This is the Valley --20
--2007-08 UNI Tennis Schedule --Back Cover

Growing Epidemic Of Videogame Addiction, Christopher S. Hager

Graduate Research Papers

Videogames are rapidly becoming more popular with children and adults alike. Ever since the mid 1980s, videogames have been a major part of pop culture and a widely accepted form of entertainment. With more advances of technology and internet, online gaming has also evolved. Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games such as Everquest and World of Warcraft have become a topic of addiction (msnbc.com, 2008). Some individuals have neglected jobs, families, and personal well-being to continue to play these games, with signs of addiction mimicking substance addiction. The American Psychiatric Association is even considering involving videogame addiction as a compulsive …

University Of Northern Iowa Today, V92n1, Winter 2008, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:
-- University of Northern Iowa Today gets new format
-- Contents
-- A Lifetime of Service
-- Burmese Teacher Training Program
-- Major League Business
-- A passion for community involvement
-- The Viking Life
-- Panthers Athletics recap
-- Leland Wilson, former UNI chemistry head, honored with endowment
-- UNI alumni receive Grammy nominations for jazz album
-- Polar "Bares" run for charity
-- UNI Institute for Decision Making Celebrates 20 Years of Service in Economic Development
-- Business and Community Services Building dedicated Aug. 25
-- University of Northern Iowa Alumni Legislators
-- Begeman Hall …

2007-08 Panther Wrestling Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--2007-08 UNI Panther Wrestling Roster/Photo
--UNI Wrestling Quick Facts --1
--Western Wrestling Conference --2
--UNI Administration --4
--Athletic Director Rick Hartzell --5
--Panther Head Coaches/This is UNI --6
--Academics --7
--Strength and Conditioning Staff --8
--Head Coach Brad Pentrith --12
--Assistant Coaches --13-14
--2007-08 UNI Wrestling Roster --16
--Meet the Panthers --17-26
--2006-07 Results/Statistics --28
--2006-07 Dual Results --29
--2007 West Regional --30
--2007 NCAA Championships --31
--WWC All-Conference/All Academic --32
--Career Season Leaders --34
--Panther Honor Roll --35
--All-Americans --36-38
--Year-by-Year Results --39
--Dual Results --40-43
--Lettermen --44
--Series Records --46
--2007-08 Opponents --47-49
--Panther Team Honors --50 …

Electroconvulsive Therapy : A Brief Overview, Adam A. Sauceda

Graduate Research Papers

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been increasing in popularity for treating various types of mental health disorders. Although a notably controversial medical procedure, ECT continues to be an option when intense therapy and psychopharmacology fails. This research project will review the recent literature on ECT and provide useful information specific to mental health professionals. A definition, administration procedures, effectiveness, side effects, and specific disorders that have been targeted and most and least receptive for ECT treatment will be the focus of attention

Character Counts! Incentive Program : Implementation And Evaluation, Julie A. Rouse

Graduate Research Papers

In order to better serve the school population, the school counselor is often called upon to deliver the counseling curriculum to all students. Data often drives the curriculum the counselor will present to the students. As a result of a program audit and perception data, a school counselor at West Elementary chose to implement a character education piece to the curriculum. Furthermore, an incentive program was added to encourage positive behavior and to recognize student achievement. Due to the age of accountability, the school counselor created a survey to assess the program. In addition to the survey, other sources of …

Dark Clouds And Flashes Of Lightning: Silencing In Families With An Alcoholic Parent, Jennifer Scarduzio

Iowa Journal of Communication

In order to understand the multiple levels and intersections of meaning and context in my family, this study centered on autoethnographic stories about my experiences with an alcoholic father. It also included reflexive dyadic interviews with my Dad, my Mom, and my younger sister, Anne. Each new interview, autoethnographic story, and reflection added a new angle and dimension to my story. These multiple angles helped me to gain a deeper understanding of growing up and living with an alcoholic father. They allowed me to crystallize my experiences and to break the silence in my family about these difficult moments.

Iowa Journal Of Communication, Volume 40, Number 2, Spring 2008 [Download Entire Issue]

Iowa Journal of Communication

No abstract provided.

Coping Strategies For Interracial Couples Making Decisions About Children's Education, Bessie Lee Lawton, Dolores Rafter Arevalo, Laura Brown, Anita Foeman

Iowa Journal of Communication

This qualitative research explores the communication processes and outcomes of four interracial couples as they navigate the conversations regarding the formal education of their children. The path and unique negotiated agreements that have emerged from each of these successful cross cultural marriages are worthy of scrutiny and may provide insights for both multicultural education and interracial communication.

Sizing Things Up: The Effects Of Weight On The Evaluation Of Job Candidates, Frances L.M. Smith

Iowa Journal of Communication

Previous research has shown that job applicants may be discriminated against in hiring practices due to appearance. The purpose of this study is to determine if discrimination will occur against overweight job applicants who are applying for highly visible and communicative jobs. Attribution theory may explain negative attitudes toward overweight individuals in the workplace. In order to determine if negative attributes would be given to overweight job applicants, a between-subjects experimental design was used for this study. Results showed that participants did not rate the overweight job applicant lower than the average-weight applicant on communication or personality characteristics. Participants did …

Play Therapy With Adults, Lisa E. Heiden

Graduate Research Papers

Play therapy is a type of therapy that utilizes play as the method for communication instead of the traditional talk therapy. It is most often used with children, but it can also be used with adults regardless of age, ethnicity, or background. Play allows people to experiment with different roles, learn and try new skills, and create or recreate events from life.

Play therapy has been adapted to fit different theoretical orientations and multicultural considerations, and it can be demonstrated through a variety of mediums and formats. There is a lack of adequate information and research concerning play therapy. The.purpose …

Online Counseling : Risks, Benefits, And Future Development, Lindsey J. Kenison-Severson

Graduate Research Papers

Online counseling started becoming popular in the mid-1990's and is a popular source of debate right now. There are a number of risks and benefits that need to be evaluated by both the counselor and client when determining the appropriateness of online counseling. There seems to be a lack of research regarding how effective online counseling is, but preliminary research seems positive in supporting the argument that relationships can be formed when using online counseling. Some individuals may be more appropriate for online counseling and some problems may be helped more effectively. Clients and counselors need to be educated about …

Autoethnography As Vessel: Energy As Communicative Praxis, Amber Lynn Zimmerman

Iowa Journal of Communication

In this article, I engage the concept of energy, as rhythms of consciousness, through dreams, empathic knowing, and the healing power of narrative. Energetic content and autoethnographic form are intimately intertwined in this work, as method becomes vessel for opening and creating experiences of enlightenment. The act of writing emerges as a rhythm of consciousness in and of itself and has the potential to generate new ground for thinking, being, and visioning what is possible in our interactions and our scholarship.

Understanding Gender Stereotypes And Their Impact On Clients, Stacey Hurt

Graduate Research Papers

Gender stereotyping has a complex and enduring history in our society, and it is an underlying factor in many issues – clients bring to counseling, including – among other things-women's and men's experience of depression (Nugent & Jones, 2005). A complicating aspect of gender stereotyping is that both males and females in our culture have been socially conditioned to fulfill many of the stereotypes imposed on them, and following stereotypical gender roles excessively can be harmful to their mental health, self-image, and interpersonal relationships (Nugent & Jones).

Counselors can use gender-role analysis and other interventions to help clients gain insight …

The Roles Of Coaches And Teachers : Fostering A Climate For Motivation In An Age Of Accountability, Jocelyn Hays

Graduate Research Papers

This paper examines the difference between how a coach motivates an athlete or fosters a climate for motivation versus how a teacher motivates a student or fosters a climate for motivation. One way to examine how coaches and teachers motivate their athletes and students is to examine the roles of coaches and teachers as motivators. Examining the roles of coaches and teachers as motivators and the subsequent discussion of how the roles of coaches as motivators could inform the roles of teachers as motivators seeks to satisfy society's call for teacher accountability.

How Poverty Affects Social Development, Behavior, And Academics Of Children : How Can School Personnel Help?, Jessica Holm-Blackburn

Graduate Research Papers

This paper discusses how poverty affects the social development, behavior, and academics of children. It also provides information to professionals who work with children to explain how children in poverty may demonstrate increased behavioral and emotional problems. Additionally, it explores what school personnel can do to help improve outcomes for students in poverty. A case example of a partnership created in Georgia is utilized to help articulate these concepts. The sources cited are all from recent published literature.

Student Led Video Production Projects In The Classroom, Slade Hovick

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to review the literature on using video production projects in educational settings, and second, to evaluate their effectiveness. Specifically, the issues of student motivation and student retention, and what effects student-led video production projects have on these areas, are considered closely.

Bullying In America's Middle Schools : Identifying Factors That Affect School Environment, Marnie M. L. Leiferman

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this literature review is to explore bullying, and to examine how school environment can affect it. Bullying can (a) place a student at harm or fear of harm, (b) have a detrimental effect on a student's physical or mental health, (c) interfere with a student's academic performance, and/or (d) interfere in the student's ability to participate or benefit from activities at school. Many experts think that a positive school environment can reduce the incidences of bullying at school.

Using Web 2.0 Technology To Support Collaborative Learning In Distance Education, Sarah E. Ling

Graduate Research Papers

Distance education continues to grow in popularity with higher education institutions across the country. A shift in pedagogy towards collaborative learning activities within the online learning environments is designed to bring students together as a group. This review of research investigates how Web 2.0 technology has proven to be useful in these collaborative activities. Various issues and obstacles are addressed which may arise in the use of this social software for collaborative learning within a distance education setting. The introduction of Web 2.0 software to distance education may hold the key to creating powerful collaborative learning experience for students who …

Effective E-Learning Environments For Adult Learners, Lois A. Lindell

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this literature review is to examine the types of instructional strategies that are appropriate and effective in e-learning environments for today's adult learners. To identify the best practices among instructional strategies in e-learning environments, three specific questions were addressed. These areas include: adult learning, instructional design and future developments in e-learning.

The literature reviewed highlights the importance of learner-centered instructional strategies that use authentic learning experiences, collaboration, and real-world problem solving applications. Continued research is called for to further refine and expand on the best instructional practices. Institutions engaged in distance education need to provide for training …

Losing Everything In David Wong Louie's "In A World Small Enough", Ibis Gómez-Vega

Short Story

No abstract provided.

Editorial Board & Iowa Academy Of Science Officers And Directors

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

No abstract provided.

Programs And Courses 2008-2010, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Programs and Courses Catalogs

This catalog is published for students and other persons who want to know more about the University of Northern Iowa. Its purpose is to communicate as objectively and completely as possible what the university is and what it does. The catalog is presented in sections to give a general view of the university as well as the detailed information required for informed decision making.

Who Should Own The Air?: A Closer Look At Smoking Bans, Stacy Mcmullen

Honors Program Theses

Smoking bans result from public health concerns. There are well over 70,000 articles in peer-reviewed journals that link smoking with various health problems [Chaloupka et al. 2004-2005, 2]. There are also a number of states currently debating statewide bans. Are statewide smoking bans the answer to the tobacco problem or are they simply an example of excessive paternalism? The purpose of this paper is to examine the two sides of the argument and determine whether policymakers should implement smoking bans. It will show that, in the end, nonsmokers should own the air, and smoking bans should be implemented to protect …

2008 University Of Northern Iowa Panther Football Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Administration --4
--Director of Athletics --5
--Athletic Department Staff --6
--Panther Head Coaches --7
--Traditions --8
--Academics --9
--Strength & Conditioning --10
--Sports Medicine --11
--Facilities --12-13
--UNI Dome --14
--2008 Quick Look --16
--Preseason Depth Chart --17
--Alphabetical Roster --18
--Numerical Roster --19
--2008 Preview --20-23
--Head Coach Mark Farley --24-27
--Assistants --28-35
--Behind the Scenes --36
--Profiles --38-64
--2008 Recruits --64-66
--Opponents - Missouri Valley Football Conference --64
--2008 MVFC Football Schedule --69
--Opponents --70-75
--All-Time Opponent Records --76
--2007 Season Review --78-79
--2007 UNI Statistics --80-86
--2007 MCFC Football Statistics --87-90
--2007 MVFC Football Honors --91 …

Upper Elementary Teachers' Perception Of The Pre-Referral Process, Lyndi Meyer

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Teacher acceptance of the pre-referral process can have a significant effect on students in the classroom. This study examined upper elementary teachers perceptions of the pre-referral process. The pre-referral process was observed and upper elementary teachers were interviewed. Four themes related to upper elementary teachers' perception of the pre-referral process were identified: (a) decisions about referral, (b) impact of referral, (c), frustrations, and (d) suggestions for improvement. The limitations of the study and recommendations for future research and practice are discussed.