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Ballast Quarterly Review, V18n3, Spring 2003, Roy R. Behrens

Ballast Quarterly Review

A journal devoted to wit, the contents of which are intended to be insightful, amusing, or thought provoking.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 2003, 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.

The Role Of Athletics In Higher Education, Ryan Miller

Major Themes in Economics

Major reform is needed in intercollegiate athletics. Athletics have a part in higher education but athletic scholarships do not. The current system of athletic scholarships is hurting higher education both financially and academically. There are several possible reform options but the best option is to completely overhaul the current system and make college athletics a truly amateur operation.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, February 10, 2003, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, January 27, 2003, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

University Of Northern Iowa Basketball (Women's) 2002-2003, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--2002-2003 UNI Panthers Roster --IFC
--Covering the Panthers --1-6
--Why UNI --8-16
--Meet the Panthers --18-36
--Opponents --38-50
--2001-02 Review --52-62
--Records --64-75
--This is UNI --77-80

2003-04 Uni Women's Basketball Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--2003-2004 UNI Schedule
--Covering the Panthers --2-4
--Commitment to Facilities --6-7
--UNI Athletic Affiliation History --8
--Coaches and Athletic Directors --9-10
--The Colleges of UNI --11
--Sports Medicine --12
--Distinguished Alumni --13-14
--Students First --15
--UNI Administration --16
--UNI Missouri Valley Schedule --18-19
--Missouri Valley6 Conference --20
--2003-04 Outlook --22-23
--Head Coach Tony DiCecco --24-25
--Assistant Coaches --26-27
--2003-04 Roster --28-29
--Meet the Panthers --30-42
--2002-03 Year-In-Review --44
--2002-03 Results & Leaders --45
--2002-03 Final Statistics --46
--2002-03 Superlatives --47
--2002-03 Team Game-by-Game Statistics --48
--2002-03 Situation Chart --49
--MVC All-Game Statistics --50
--MVC Individual All-Game Statistics --51
--MVC …

Effects Of Maternal Depression On Youth Adjustment, Jennifer Alexander

Graduate Research Papers

Depressive disorders are chronic illnesses affecting women and their families for extended periods of time. This paper summarizes research related to the effects of maternal depression on children's short and long term adjustment. Children of depressed mothers are at risk for internalizing and externalizing disorders. Genetics account for a small portion of these problems. Since depressed mothers tend to withdraw or show intrusive, hostile behaviors with their children, parent-child interaction problems account for the majority of youth adjustment problems, particularly when mothers' depression is severe, occurs during infancy, is chronic, and is paired with high family conflict or separation. Individual …

Effects Of Divorce On Adolescents : Interventions, Abigail C. Buchan

Graduate Research Papers

The family environment is a major contributor to the development and well-being of children and adolescents. The traditional definition for family is ever changing, and diversity in families is becoming more acknowledged and accepted. It is well known that currently more than half of all marriages end in divorce. It is necessary to understand the significant challenges and issues that young people of divorced families are faced with in order to facilitate positive change and resiliency in the counseling process. The author provides a historical overview of the divorce epidemic, the effects of divorce on youth, as well as implications …

Iowa Academy Of Science Membership Directory, 2003-2004, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Editorial Board, Journal ... 4
Committees ... 6
Sections ... 14
ISTS Regional Directors ... 19
Awards of Merit ... 21
Excellence in Science Teaching Awards ... 22
Past Presidents ... 23
Membership Roster ... 24
Institutional Members ... 25
Corporate Sponsors ... 25

Using Grunig's Situational Theory Of Publics To Investigate How Convention & Visitors Bureaus Across The Nation Are Employing Communication Tactics In The Wake Of September 11th, Lisa T. Fall

Iowa Journal of Communication

This study identifies communication techniques (channels) being employed more now, compared to before the September 11 attacks, among convention and visitors bureau (CVB) managers. Two frameworks were used as the basis for the study: the situational theory, developed by Grunig (1978, 1979a); and the theoretical underpinnings of McLuhan's (1964, 1967) critical-cultural perspective "the medium is the message," positing that the channel itself makes its own contribution to the communication process. Results (n = 184) indicate that since the attacks, CVB managers are using the Internet and PR/media relations tactics more frequently and advertising tactics less frequently.

Iowa Journal Of Communication, Volume 35, Number 2, Fall 2003 [Download Entire Issue]

Iowa Journal of Communication

No abstract provided.

Annual Report Of The Registrar 2002/2003, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- Definitions
--- Annual Report Data
--- Summary of Attendance
--- Attendance by Session
--- Full-time Equivalency Enrollment
--- Degrees Granted
--- Degree Summary
--- Program Certificates
--- Pupils in Price Laboratory School --Miscellaneous Enrollment Information
--- Degrees Granted by College, Degree Objective, and Racial/Ethnic Classification

Are College Students Prepared For Conflict? : A Review On Conflict Resolution Among College Students, Marc J. Dalmasso

Graduate Research Papers

The following is a review of the research on the topic of conflict resolution in college age students. All of the research involved used college students as their participants. The purpose of this review was to find out if college students constructively resolve conflicts in their individual and professional lives. The research reveals that there are various factors that play a key role in how this age group comes to their resolution strategies. Nevertheless, students appear to use some nonconstructive techniques. However, constructive methods to be aware of are discovered as well as skills that may offer insight further into …

The Benefits And Liabilities Of Ability Grouping In Elementary School Classrooms, Jill Miller

Graduate Research Papers

Ability grouping, the practice of homogeneously grouping students for instruction, is topic of much debate in education. The purpose of this paper is to identify advantages and disadvantages of ability grouping for students as well as for teachers in the elementary school setting through research of literature available. Further, implications of ability grouping as a method of instruction are discussed.

A Textual Analysis Of The Portrayal Of Parents In Young Adult Literature, Kathryn L. Reisetter Houck

Graduate Research Papers

This research examined the way in which parents are portrayed in young adult literature. Textual analysis was the methodology used to sort and code the 24 books that met the researcher's criteria, which were that books had to be published within the last decade and characters had to be from two-parent, intact families. By looking at the themes, the researcher attempted to interpret the information and draw inferences. The research yielded some surprising results as to how parents are portrayed. in the majority of young adult novels, parents are present at least to some degree. They are typically portrayed in …

Choosing Quality Multicultural Literature For Use In A General Classroom, Jill M. Dykstra

Graduate Research Papers

The history of multicultural education has changed from the conception of it in the 1960's until now. It emerged primarily in the 1960's, initially in response to cultural deprivation theory. Today, however, multicultural education is linked to cultural diversity. Most teachers use multicultural education and literature only if they have a diverse population; however, the belief is that all students need to experience diversity. Multicultural literature may help not only students to broaden their knowledge and information about others, but may also provide teachers with new ideas and perspectives.

The Glass Ceiling For Women In Business, Megan Abels

Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)

What better inspiration for research on the glass ceiling than the words of such influential women. As a young woman who will soon graduate college and enter the business world, in a field still dominated by men, the glass ceiling was a natural choice for my Presidential Scholar's research. When I first heard mention of the topic, it sounded like an age-old concept; one that was no longer in the public perception for the simple fact that it no longer existed. All my life, I have been led to believe that as a woman I can do anything, and that …

Psychosocial Identity Development In College Students With Orthopedic Disabilities: College As Transformation, Kimberly Sue Jolly

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of my research study was to examine the processes of psychosocial identity development of college students with orthopedic disabilities. Using qualitative methods allowed my participants to speak for themselves-something that does not always happen-about their life experiences, many times showing the positive role college attendance played in their lives. Nine individuals participated in my study: three graduate students, one alumnus, and five undergraduates. The experiences they shared with me were looked at individually as well as together. I compared the data to a preliminary model I developed prior to the interviews, through reading and analyzing various minority identity …

Recent Jewish Immigrants' Communication In Postville, Iowa: A Case Study, Anna I. Levina

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

For this paper the author researched Iowa's immigration history and modern day Postville, a small town that represents a tossed salad of cultural, religious, and linguistic diversities. The author analyzed the current effect of immigration as well as the process of integration and assimilation into the small town through the eyes of its immigrants. The major emphasis is placed on Postville located in northeast Iowa. For 150 years Postville was an all-white, all-Christian farming community of 1,000 souls, most of European ancestry. Today the population of Postville has doubled and of the 2,000 people who reside in Postville almost one …

Understanding Grief And Loss With Children From Divorced Families, Angela C. Meyer

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this paper is to present information about how grief and loss affect children from divorced families. Divorce can be just as traumatic as the death of a loved one, and the divorce rate continually increases every year. Two models of grief and how they apply to children of divorce are presented, as well as an explanation the process of grief in relation to divorce. Finally, this researcher identifies prevention and intervention techniques that schools and the whole community can use to aid children through the grief process of divorce.

Resource Consultation : A Study Of The Relationship Between An Elementary Mathematics Teacher And The Talented And Gifted Coordinator, Janine Kane

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to document the relationship between a fourth grade teacher and the talented and gifted (TAG) coordinator as they provided services to advanced learners in mathematics. The participants' conversations during consultation sessions were transcribed and analyzed. Categories included curriculum and methods, grouping, relationship, barriers, and mentoring. Interviews, questionnaires, and observations of classroom instruction provided supporting data. Little mentoring occurred during the participants' interactions and a pull-out model of service provision was followed. Possible reasons for the continued use of the pull-out model were barriers (e.g., time, space, and class assignment practices), the participants' beliefs, the …

Collaboration Between Student Affairs And Academic Affairs At Liberal Arts Institutions, Jessica Lynn Moon

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This study examined the perceptions, attitudes, and practices of senior student affairs administrators and academic affairs administrators regarding collaborative work between their respective divisions. Through a survey adapted for this study, senior administrators at liberal arts institutions were asked to report their perceptions and opinions on the relationship between student affairs and academic affairs at their institution. They were also asked their perceptions of the need for collaborative relationships, the benefits of partnerships, occurrences of collaboration, and the perceived barriers to collaboration at their institutions. Seven scale composites were created to allow for a clear comparison of administrative responses on …

The Educational Thought And Practices Of Padre Luís Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga S. J., Justo Gallardo

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The memory of the Jesuit Luís Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga S.J. is deeply held by the people of Chile. Most are aware of his main activities in favor of the poor. More than 50 years after his death, he is undeniably remembered for his main social work, El Hogar de Cristo, the largest welfare institution in Latin America. His importance for education in Chile, however, is less well-recognized. This historical case study is intended to address this less well-known aspect of his life.

As such, the purpose of this study is to examine Padre Hurtado's influence on Chilean education in the …

A Professionally Cautious King And Queen: Institutional Agendas & Interactional Footings In Discourse About September 11th, Allison Christian

Iowa Journal of Communication

This paper analyzes a segment of institutional talk from a news interview between Larry King and Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan taken from "Larry King Live." The subject matter of the interview centers around the September 11th events and their impact on Americans' view of Islam. Utilizing Goffman's notions of 'footing' and 'impression management,' this paper examines how Queen Rania utilizes various identities, shifts in footing, and professional caution in the pursuit of a particular institutional agenda. This agenda can be seen as promoting a positive characterization for the Islamic religion. This analysis illustrates the way in which identities …

The Ideology Of The Body-Slam: A Critical Examination Of Professional Wrestling, Scott R. Stroud

Iowa Journal of Communication

"Professional" wrestling has experienced a recent surge in its popularity, both among the lower working class and among the upper middle class. Examining the World Wrestling Federation's televised event, ''Unforgiven-- In Your House," this inquiry finds that ideological issues of mythical framing, patriarchal power structures, group construction of identity, and stereotyping of bureaucracy/white-collar working groups are found within this artifact. Of particular note is the modern reversal of previous research findings that argue that wrestling identity is constructed on the individual level and the ideology enshrined in wrestling is that of an opposition to dominant ideologies. Both of these claims …

Caring Teachers: An Ethnography Of Effective Teacher Communication In And Out Of The College Classroom, Jason J. Teven

Iowa Journal of Communication

This ethnographic study investigated teachers' perspectives on caring and effective teaching both in and out of the college classroom. Students in a large mid-Atlantic University were asked to list instructors who they have had in either previous or present classes that they perceived to be the most "caring" and most "effective." Three university instructors were identified, observed in their respective classes, and interviewed with the purpose of exploring three broad categories relating to teacher effectiveness: (1) the definition of a "caring" teacher; (2) the definitions of "good" and "effective" teaching, and (3) how effective teachers motivate students. The findings of …

Portrayal Of Women In Magazine Advertisements Targeted Toward Three Age Groups Of Women : A Content Analysis, Stephanie Lynn Cummings

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Prior research has established that women are portrayed in sex roles in magazine advertisements. The purpose of this study was to explore this trend and to examine if the trend appears across audiences of various ages of women. Content analysis was used to analyze advertisements in magazines with female target audiences. Additionally, three categories of magazines, which correspond to the three age groups of women, were explored to see if the advertisements with sex role images of women appear across all three groups of women. The results of the advertisements revealed that teen and young women's magazines contained ads, which …

Parents, Educators, Law Enforcement, And Participation In Delinquent Behavior: Gender Socialization And Views Of Life Changes, Jolie Marie Imler

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The task of the proposed research is to determine the extent parents, educators, law enforcement, and participation in delinquent behavior influence responses of youth toward their hopefulness for the future and likelihood of attending college and whether the relationships differ by gender. Using gender socialization, social capital, and labeling theories as theoretical backgrounds, it is anticipated that contradictory socialization patterns, gendered access to social capital, and labels influence the resources and responses of female juveniles when considering hopefulness for the future and the likelihood of attending college. The proposed study will use secondary data comprised of youth either adjudicated delinquent …

Effects Of Cohabitation On Engaged Adult Relationships, Matthew W. Chingren

Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)

Low premarital intimacy and less-than-realistic marital expectations have been shown to successfully predict lower marital satisfaction and success. This study used an independent groups design to investigate the effect of cohabitation on intimacy and marital expectations among engaged adult individuals. Group I (n=30) consisted of engaged individuals cohabiting with their fiances and Group II (n=82) included engaged individuals not cohabiting. Participants were obtained through a convenience sample. All participants provided demographic data and completed the Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships (PAIR) and the Marriage Expectations Scale (MES). Previously married participants were excluded from MES analysis due to the nature …