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Csbs Statements, V16, 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Statements

Contents:

-- From the Desk of the Dean
-- Jeff Kurtz
-- Tabatha Cruz
-- Mike Isaacson
-- Catwalk 22
-- Public History Efforts Expand
-- The Geography of History
-- Master Class Connects Textiles & Apparel and Geography
-- Arctic-FROST
-- GeoBridge
-- College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Loyalty Roster
-- Dean's Fund Inner Circle
-- From our Director of Development
-- Panther Caucus
-- The Emerging Treatment of Trauma Informed Care
-- Coffee with the Dean
-- 2014 CSBS Distinguished Alumni Named
-- Dr. Jackson Katz visits UNI Center for Violence Prevention
-- In Celebration of Creativity …

Pride Week 2014: Fluidity Inclusivity [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services, Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

A poster promoting 2014 Pride Week.

The Relative Age Effect Among Elite Level Triathletes, Christine Price

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to examine the prevalence of the RAE in elite level triathletes. Is there an overrepresentation of athletes born in the first half of the competition year among elite level triathletes? Is there a difference in the strength of the RAE between males and females, when elite level triathletes are separated by sex?

Comparison Of Life Experiences Of Men And Women In The Sciences, Tori Nicole Quist

Honors Program Theses

A lack of sense of belonging and stereotype threat have been shown to contribute to women leaving the sciences (Seymour, 1997; Beasley & Fischer, 2012; Deemer et al., 2013). Contributing to this is the fact that most women find affirmation externally (through friends, family and professors) for their life decisions (Seymour, 1997; Zeldin, 2000). A set of comparative studies in 2000 and 2008 were done examining factors affecting women’s and men’s choices of majors and careers (Zeldin, 2000 and Zeldin, 2008). These studies concluded that men relied on achievements in science as the source of their career decisions to enter …

The Feeling That You Are Where You Belong: A Qualitative Analysis Of College Music Groups And Student Success, Susan Elizabeth Johnson

Honors Program Theses

“We believe in the power of music to uplift, to inspire, and to help make the world a better place.” These words, from the mission statement of an all-men’s choir at a mid-sized Midwestern university, accurately reflect the attitude that many people have toward music. Music ensembles, both vocal and instrumental, often have a very profound impact on their members, emotionally, socially, and even academically. For college students in particular, these organizations can provide a social structure and support group that helps with the transition from high school to college and helps students deal with homesickness and the unfamiliarity of …

Communiqué: College Of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine,Volume 3, Winter 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts, And Sciences.

Communiqué: College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine

Contents:

-- Dean's Message
-- The Oldest Literary Magazine in the Country
-- Even the King Plays Jazz
-- Briefs: Humanities and Fine Arts
-- Inari and a Land Between Two Rivers
-- By the Light
-- The American Way of Eating
-- Kristallnacht: Threads of Memories
-- Finding a Voice
-- CHAS Applause
-- Transitions
-- News in Short
-- 3D Printer: Dimensional Opportunities
-- Americorps: Iowa Energy Efficiency
-- Yager Award
-- Salamanders, Snakes and Turtles, Oh My!
-- Titan: One Man's Search for Answers from a Moon
-- Plant, Grow, Harvest: UNI's Panther Plot
-- Briefs: Sciences …

Activism And Offense : A Philosophical Analysis, Stef Mcgraw

Honors Program Theses

In the realm of interpersonal interactions, there are many pieces of conventional wisdom that dictate how most Americans ought to behave. One such example of this is that Americans ought to “do good” in the world. This could mean simply acting kindly to others, but more often it is meant as taking explicit action to promote positive change in the world. Another social norm is that Americans, particularly Iowans and other Midwesterners1 , ought to “avoid causing offense.” It is not difficult to see how these two norms sometimes collide, since positive change often entails the transformation of social norms …

Positional Plagiocephaly Among Tribal Societies And Contemporary Western Societies: A Comparison Of Treatments, Results, And Effects, Jacinda Rose Ruggles

Honors Program Theses

This study explores the two causes of positional plagiocephaly, or abnormal head shape in infants as well as effects and treatments. To do so, two groups were chosen for comparison: contemporary western societies and tribal Native American societies. In the first group, the medical condition known as positional plagiocephaly is considered before, during and after the Safe to Sleep campaign of the 1990’s. In the second group infant head flattening is discussed as a result of cradling practices and carrying techniques. The importance of this study is to contribute new insight into positional plagiocephaly and its treatments. The study combines …

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 …

Excavation And Stratigraphic Analysis Of A Late Nineteenth Century Boiler House, Ariel Marie Williams

Honors Program Theses

An archaeological excavation was carried out in November of 2013 on the block of 13th and Tremont Streets in the city of Cedar Falls, Blackhawk County, Iowa. The site examined was home to a late nineteenth century boiler house that powered several greenhouses on the property. Greenhouses occupy a distinctive industrial niche and have rarely been studied using an archaeological approach. The goals in excavating at the boiler house site were to determine what formation processes led to the creation of the stratigraphy as initially observed by the property owner, and what the layers and artifacts recovered from them tell …

Resurrecting The Also-Rans: Image Repair Debate Strategies Of Democrats Who Voted To Authorize The War In Iraq, Corey B. Davis, Mark J. Glantz

Iowa Journal of Communication

Joseph Biden, Chris Dodd, John Edwards, and Hillary Clinton were unique among 2007-2008 Democratic presidential candidates. They voted October 11, 2002 to authorize U.S. military use in Iraq and, with the exception of Edwards, voted on October 17, 2003 to authorize supplemental appropriations for the war. These votes presented an image problem for the candidates with Democratic primary voters who strongly opposed the war and favored its prompt end. Aside from Clinton, these candidates faded early in the contest. The current study analyzed attempts by Biden, Dodd and Edwards to repair, with voters, their respective images. Edwards' use of mortification …

How Multiracial People Manage Messages Of Stigma: A Qualitative Research Study, Audrey Scanton

Iowa Journal of Communication

Over nine million people identify as multiracial in the U.S. according to the 2010 Census, however, research dedicated to studying multiracial populations' experiences and communication is lacking. Multiracial individuals encounter unique situations because they are members of two or more social and cultural groups but are often perceived as belonging to one. It is imperative to study how mixed-race individuals respond to hurtful messages related to racial identity because profound implications for their physical, social, and emotional well-being result. A qualitative study was conducted to analyze how multiracial people communicatively respond to messages of stigma related to one's racial background …

Determinants Of College Hockey Attendance, Max Martino

Honors Program Theses

The determinants of Division I men’s college hockey attendance are examined. Data includes 58 schools over the past 10 years. Based on previous studies of sports attendance potential determinants include a team’s success in current and past seasons, demographic variables such as enrollment and the percentage of students who are women, and potential competition from other sports. Higher winning percentages and winning the NCAA championship in the previous season increased attendance, while having a basketball team in the AP Top 25 reduced attendance. There is some evidence that being within 75 miles of an NHL team reduced attendance, while the …

Iowa Journal Of Communication, Volume 46, Number 1, Fall 2014 [Download Entire Issue]

Iowa Journal of Communication

No abstract provided.

Sibling Secrets, Conspiracies, And Collaborations: Dialectical Tensions And The Relationship Effects Of Sibling Alliances In Families, John H. Nicholson

Iowa Journal of Communication

Accounts when siblings worked together (sibling alliances) were examined to determine the impact of sibling alliance attempts on family relationships. Two hundred alliance attempts comprised the data, including one hundred successful and one hundred unsuccessful alliance attempts. Respondents indicated that engaging in the reported alliances was approximately as likely to have a positive effect on the relationship among siblings as to have no effect at all. Negative effects of sibling alliances were found in under 5% of cases. Most of the reported alliances had no effect on the relationships between targets of the alliance and the sibling allies. In those …

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) …

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.

Annual Report Of The Registrar 2013/2014, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- Definitions
--- Some Comparisons
--- Annual Report Data
--- Summary of Attendance
--- Attendance by Session 2013/14
--- Full-Time Equivalency Enrollment
--- Degrees Granted 2013/14
--- Degree Summary 2013/14
--- Program Certificates 2013/14
--- Miscellaneous Enrollment Information
--- Degrees Granted by College Degree and Racial/Ethnic Classification

Human Trafficking And The Media: Comparing Newspapers' Portrayal Of Victims And Offenders, Brittany Leigh Virkus

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

his study examined the portrayal of victims and offenders of human trafficking in three major newspapers from 2005- 2012. Additionally, this study examined if the age, gender, and legal status effected the portrayal of victims and offenders in the newspapers. Also included is an examination of groups of claims-makers and whether different groups portrayed victims and offenders same or differently. Utilizing a quantitative and qualitative content analysis to analyze the newspapers’ framing of victims and offenders, this research compared the portrayal of its groups. The findings indicated that claims-makers socially construct victims and offenders in ways that may not reflect …

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.

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, December 12, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

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

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

Minutes Of Graduate College Curriculum Committee, November 18, 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 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 Schedule Of Classes, Fall 2013, 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.

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

Gerontology Newsletter, Fall 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Gerontology Program.

Gerontology Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Memory Trunks Program
-- Alumni You Should Know

The Link, Fall 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of School Library Studies.

The Link: A School Library Studies Alumni Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Welcome to The Link!
-- Program Review
-- Research: Critical Literacy
-- Research: College Preparedness
-- AASL/IASL Leadership Academy
-- Fall Scholarships
-- ILA Member of the Year
-- Ann Orsini, Current School Library Studies Student
-- In Memoriam
-- Alumna Feature: Heather Hope

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