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The Update, January/February 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue...

-- Name That! App
-- Department News
-- Name That! App
-- School of Music Events
-- UNI Students Write "The World of Kurt Vonnegut"
-- Just Ann: A Musical about the Life and Times of Former Texas Governor, Ann Richards
-- Interpreters Theatre Productions Schedule
-- Student Spotlight: School of Music: Claudia Restrepo:
-- UNI Women's & Gender Studies Presents: CROW Forum
-- Student Spotlight: Mathematics: Benjamin Castle
-- Featured Organization: Construction Management Club
-- Alicia Jessip Receives Diversity Matters Award
-- Coming Up at Theatre UNI: Mauritius & August: Osage County
-- Student Spotlight: Art: …

Rational Choice And Moral Decision-Making In Research, Anita M. Gordon

Faculty Work

University psychology and sociology researchers rated the likelihood they would engage in misconduct as described in 9 research scenarios, while also making moral judgments and rating the likelihood of discovery and sanctions. Multiple regression revealed significant effects across various scenarios for moral judgment as well as shame and embarrassment on reducing misconduct. The effects on misconduct of the perceived probability of sanctions were conditioned on moral judgments in some scenarios. The results have implications for how universities address the prevention, detection, and sanctioning of research misconduct.

Trauma-Informed Services And Trauma Awareness Among Staff On The College Campus, Tricia Wisniewski

Honors Program Theses

For college students to work through the effects of trauma and be able to live a more normalized life, the availability of effective trauma-informed services on campus environments is crucial. Therefore, I chose to investigate the availability of trauma-informed services to all students on the college campus. The purpose of this study is to examine the relatively unexplored area of trauma informed services in the context of college campus through survey methods at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). In particular, this study focuses on trauma-informed services and employees’ trauma awareness in four service units on the UNI campus: the …

Association Between Parenting Processes And Child Behavior Outcomes: The Moderating And Mediating Role Of Child Characteristics, Taylor Elizabeth Ann Goetzinger

Honors Program Theses

Past research demonstrates the importance parents have in determining the outcomes in their children’s lives. Of these outcomes, child academic achievement is extremely important. In investigating past research on parenting practices and styles, factors such as parental monitoring and involvement as well as styles of authoritative, authoritarian and permissive parenting were examined to determine an association with academic achievement in middle school children. Learning disabilities, mental disorders, child personality characteristics and child academic characteristics were other measures explored as buffers in the parenting to academic achievement relationship. Mediating effects were also examined. The current study sampled 179 middle school students …

Feminist Students' Perceived Barriers To Feminist Activism In The Heartland, Amy Aldridge Sanford

Iowa Journal of Communication

Scholars of communication studies, out of departmental necessity or personal consciousness, are often called to teach courses with social justice at the center. Courses like intercultural communication and gender communication are popular cross-listed courses for interdisciplinary programs, including the most popular interdisciplinary program in the country--women's and gender studies. The Feminist Identification Model recognizes activism as the 5th and final stage of feminist development. Seventeen students at a regional Midwestern university share their thoughts about feminist activism and the barriers to activism they perceive after completing courses in women's and gender studies. Barriers included: (a) financial and family responsibilities, (b) …

Barriers Impeding Social Support: The Experiences Of Young Adults With Bipolar Disorder, Eileen F. Doherty, Erina J. Macgeorge

Iowa Journal of Communication

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness with a significant negative impact on quality of life. People with bipolar disorder benefit when family and friends provide social support, but quantity and quality of support are often lacking. The purpose of this study is to provide a focused analysis of barriers to support-seeking and provision as identified by young adults (ages 18-30) who have bipolar disorder. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with young adults with bipolar disorder (N = 29) and analyzed using qualitative coding methods. Communication barriers experienced by participants included the characteristics of bipolar disorder, stigma associated with mental illness, desire …

Depression In Children And Adolescents: The Role Of School Professionals, Emily Dawn Hoerman

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Depression in children and adolescents is a significant issue for schools. Research has indicated that most students who see mental health professionals do so within the school setting, indicating a need for effective school-based programs to address mental health issues in the schools. The symptoms of depression and short and long term effects are reviewed. The need for, and necessary components of, a comprehensive mental health system in the school setting is discussed.

The Effectiveness Of The Boys Town Educational Model As A School Wide Intervention, Natalie Hahn-Mauck

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

There are many school‐based programs available that claim to provide effective techniques to decrease disruptive behaviors and increase academic engagement. One widely used program is the Boys Town Education Model (BTEM). The problem with widespread use of BTEM is the lack of empirical evidence to support the effectiveness of the program as a systems wide intervention in general education settings. The purpose of this research proposal is to examine the effectiveness of BTEM in comparison to research‐based classroom management techniques, such as reinforcement and correction of behaviors, teaching classroom expectations, social skills instruction, and token economies. Six schools will be …

Fall Commencement [Program], December 21, 2013, 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.

Csbs Kudos, December 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- Bye, Bye, Baker Hall
-- CSBS News: In Celebration of Creativity
-- Geography Welcomes Guest
-- Legacy Family
-- Faculty & Staff Kudos
-- Student Kudos
-- Alumni Kudos
-- The Semester in Pictures

Uni Grad Student News, V9n2, November/December 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- Seventh Annual UNI Graduate Student Symposium
-- Graduate Student Profile: Katherine Beane
-- Graduate Student Profile: Hayley Thomas
-- Graduate Alumni Profile: Nathan Green
-- Graduate Alumni Profile: Darius Robinson
-- Graduate Faculty Profile: Dr. Eric Hiris
-- Graduate Faculty Profile: Leisl Carr Childers
-- Tips to Prepare for the 2014 Spring Semester
-- Update Your Resume and CV
-- Communication Studies Student Attends and Presents at the 36th Annual Global Studies Conference
-- Elementary Education Graduate Presents at the 2013 Iowa Council for Social Studies Conference
-- Graduate Student Advisory …

Minutes Of Graduate College Curriculum Committee, October 11, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate College.

Uni Today, V96n3 [V97n2], Fall 2013, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:

-- All for a Cause
-- Bucking the Trend
-- 80 years of Pinning Tradition
-- The Power of A
-- All Signs Point to Panther Pride
-- Tackling a New Stage
-- Shh - collaboration at work!
-- $2 million grant creates new center
-- Scholarships enhance opportunities
-- A grand adventure
-- Bridging two worlds
-- A family united
-- Class Notes
-- Calendar of alumni events

Uni Grad Student News, V9n1, October 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- May 2013 Commencement Speaker: Darrina Bledsoe
-- Graduate Student Profile: Michelle Czarnecki
-- Graduate Student Profile: Steve Przymus
-- Graduate College Graduate Assistant Profile: Anthony Roth, Scotti Hagensick and Raeann Swanson
-- Seventh Annual Graduate Student Symposium
-- UNI MBA Teams Provide Valuable Work to Area Companies
-- 7th Annual Graduate Student Research in the Humanities Symposium
-- Graduate Student Information Meeting
-- Psychology Department Student Updates
-- Thinking About Graduate School (TAGS)
-- Thinking About Doctoral Studies (TADS)
-- Graduate Student Advisory Board
-- New Look for the Graduate College …

Academic Affairs Report, Fall 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of The Provost And Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs.

Academic Affairs Update

Inside this issue:

-- UNI: New Beginnings on a Strong Foundation
-- New Faces at UNI
-- Re-Envisioning Rod Library
-- Information Technology Services
-- Lippens Joins Office of Executive Vice President and Provost
-- Office of Academic Affairs Initiatives: Communication
-- Lamberti Appointed Administrative Fellow
-- Office of Academic Affairs Initiatives: Diversity
-- The Return of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
-- Office of Academic Affairs Initiatives: Funding
-- SEEDing the Future
-- The National Coalition Building Institute
-- Bridging American Indians and Taiwan's Indigenous Tribes
-- Award-Winning Innovations in Teaching, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

Csbs Kudos, October 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- CSBS Welcomes New Faculty & Staff
-- CSBS News: New CSBS Center Opens
-- 2013 State of the College
-- Staying Connected...
-- Faculty & Staff Kudos
-- Student Kudos
-- Alumni Kudos
-- Panther Open House

Faculty Tenure Report, Fall 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Institutional Research.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Statistical report showing the number of faculty that are tenured, on the tenure track, or not on the tenure track, broken down by college, department, gender, minority status, and if full or part time.

Csbs Kudos, May 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- CSBS Student Research Conference Held in April
-- Alumni on Campus

-- 2013 Distinguished Alumni Day

-- Psychology welcomes alumnus from Australia

-- Faculty & Staff Kudos
-- Center for Social & Behavioral Research news
-- CSBS Retirements & Farewells
-- In memoriam: Ruth Bluford Anderson, Thomas G. Ryan
-- Student Kudos
-- Alumni Kudos
-- The Year in Pictures

Twentieth Annual Uni Csbs Student Research Conference [Program] April 27, 2013, 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 18, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony Programs

No abstract provided.

[Social Work] Newsletter, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Social Work.

Social Work Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- Remembering Ruth Anderson, Founder of Social Work Department ...... 2
-- Student Highlights ...... 4
-- Note on the Social Work Student Association ...... 5
-- Message form the Department Head ...... 6
-- Faculty Highlights ...... 7
-- Faculty Achievements ...... 9
-- Alumni News ...... 10
-- Program Mission ...... 11

Education And Fertility: The Effect Of Field Of Study On Women’S Fertility Decisions, Emily Scholtes

Major Themes in Economics

This study aims to identify the relationship between field of study and women’s fertility among U.S. college graduates. Using data from the 2010 American Community Survey, this study provides the first Poisson regression analysis to compare the number of children women have with women’s undergraduate fields of study. Of the 37 fields of study that are examined, I find 22 fields are statistically significant, suggesting that field of study is a significant factor in how many children a woman decides to have.

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, March 14, 2013, 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 Fact Book, 2013-2014, University Of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa Fact Book

Contents:

Quick Reference ... Inside Front Cover
Mission Statement ... 1
UNI Organizational Chart ... 2
UNI Administration ... 3
Definitions of Terms Used ... 4
Calendar ... 6
New Students ... 7
Enrollment ... 13
Alumni ... 31
Faculty and Staff ... 39
Budget and Finance ... 62
Library ... 69
General Information ... 127
Peer Institutions ... 141
References ... 149

Uni Today, V95n3 [V96n4], Winter 2013, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:

-- UNI's biggest ally
-- 25 years of strengthening Iowa
-- A great day in Panther wrestling history
-- The woman who never gives up
-- Going global
-- Finding different ways to learn
-- Entrepreneurial students get boost from local foundation
-- New book highlights history of UNI Athletics
-- Imagine the Impact's finale
-- Ella's legacy
-- Top 10 reasons to join the UNI Alumni Association
-- Class Notes
-- Calendar of alumni events

Student Affairs Newsletter, January 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of Student Affairs.

Student Affairs News

Inside this issue:

-- Sue Follon Exemplary Service Awards presented
-- Veterans and Military Student Services coordinator named
-- Diversity training programs available for sign up
-- Thanks to all for attending Division recognition luncheon
-- Division IT staff moved to Registrar's Office
-- Nominations being accepted for Lux Service Award
-- Lunch and Learn set for February 13
-- Tripp-Rieks to lead Residence facilities

Facilitating Transfer For Adult Learners Through Cross-Cultural E-Learning, Min Zhang

Graduate Research Papers

Benefiting from globalization and technology advancement, e-leaming is increasingly being used by work organizations for improving the skills of knowledge workers. However, most workplace e-leaming is too theoretical to impact on-the-job and ultimately fails to serve the organizations' quest for success. The purpose of this literature review is to investigate the variables that affect transfer of learning, and to provide feasible strategies to enhance transfer of learning for international adult learners in cross-cultural online learning environments. By conducting a critical review of purposefully selected peer reviewed journal articles, this review highlights the relationship between cultural differences and learning style preferences …

Csbs Statements, V15, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Statements

Contents:

-- From the Desk of the Dean
-- Stephen Quirk
-- CSBS faculty provides social science research support to YESS
-- CSBS alumna served as YESS intern and found her place
-- Quirk family leaves legacy in CSBS
-- A Young Hopeful
-- "We need to take care of each other."
-- From our Director of Development
-- The Dean's Fund for Excellence
-- College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Loyalty Roster
-- Dean's Fund Inner Circle
-- 2013 Distinguished Alumni Day
-- Center for Violence Prevention
-- Center for Social & Behavioral Research
-- GeoTREE Center
-- New …

Annual Report Of The Registrar 2012/2013, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- Definitions
--- Some Comparisons
--- Annual Report Data
--- Summary of Attendance
--- Attendance by Session
--- Full-Time Equivalency Enrollment
--- Degrees Granted 2012/13
--- Degree Summary 2012/13
--- Program Certificates 2012/13
--- Miscellaneous Enrollment Information
--- Degrees Granted by College, Degree and Racial/Ethnic Classification

Portrayal Of Characters With Disabilities Within K-6 Fictional Literature, Katie Roling

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to determine how fully characters with disabilities were developed in children's literature. The researcher examined a set of children's fictional books which contained persons with mental and physical disabilities. The sample of books used was gathered using the following method: the Children's Core Collection database was searched using the advanced option. The key words entered were handicapped and disabled, with the limitation to fiction books. The recommendation level chosen was Core Collection and Highly Recommended. Books with a publication year of 2002 or newer were selected. The grade levels criteria used were grades K-6. …