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Preventing Abandonment Of Augmentative And Alternative Communication (Aac) Devices For Students On The Autism Spectrum: Parent Perspectives For Successful Implementation, Sheri Lake, Melissa Brydon

Iowa Journal of Communication

The purpose of this feasibility study is to investigate the perspectives of parents of students on the autism spectrum who use high-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in schools. The study is the first to focus on children on the autism spectrum that receive special education services and use high-tech speech generating devices (SGDs) to communicate. A mixed methods design was chosen for the current study. Parametric and nonparametric statistics were utilized to determine the relationship between ease of use, ease of learning the AAC technology, device usefulness, and parent satisfaction. Quantitative data analyses revealed a strong positive correlation between …

"The Working World Is A Minefield": Counterstories Of Job Loss, Rachel Collier Murdock, Matthew J. Baker, Stacy Tye-Williams

Iowa Journal of Communication

This study examines narratives told by employees who experienced involuntary job loss. Results expand on previous narrative research investigating the American Dream master narrative and job loss as related to the neoliberal claim that those who work hard will be successful. The study investigated the master narrative’s implications for job loss that if someone loses their job, they must be either flawed or a bad worker. Contributions include a new redeemed-resolved identity construction by individuals who narrated job loss as an opportunity to correct some flaw in either their character or work life and to emerge a better, changed worker. …

Prairie Strips: The Roadman Farm, Tallgrass Prairie Center, University Of Northern Iowa

Tallgrass Prairie Publications and Reports

Report on the implementation of prairie plants in contour farming on a farm in Grundy County, Iowa.

Welcome From The Editor, Kristen L. Majocha

Iowa Journal of Communication

No abstract provided.

Amy's Army: An Evolution Of Support And Grief In A Private Facebook Community, Laura C. Bruns

Iowa Journal of Communication

This paper takes a rhetorical autoethnographic approach to understanding the evolution of support and grief in one private online Facebook group, Amy's Army. Initially created as a private channel for one woman to communicate cancer treatment news to her social network, the Amy’s Army group evolved into a source of support, developed a specific culture, and cultivated offline relationships. Following Amy’s death, the group became a source of grief support, memorialization, and familial support. This paper specifically explores how the group’s rhetoric adapted and transitioned after Amy’s passing. The author argues that the specific community constituted in Amy’s Army served …

Uni Men's Golf Season Statistics 2022-23, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--- Team Results
--- Round-by-Round Results

Uni Women's Golf Season Statistics 2022-23, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--- 2022-23 Team Results
--- Round-by-Round Results

2022 Uni Volleyball Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

Contents --- 2
Quick Facts --- 3
Roster Breakdown --- 4
Schedule --- 5
McLeod Center --- 6
Coaches --- 7-13
Meet the Panthers --- 14-26
2021 Season Stats --- 27
2021 MVC Stats --- 28
UNI Record Book --- 29-56
Career Leaders --- 29
Season Leaders --- 30
Single-Match Records --- 31
Team Season Records --- 32
Team Match Records / Records by Class --- 33
Yearly Leaders --- 34
Yearly Leaders & Coaching Wins --- 35
Memorable Milestones --- 36
Award Winners --- 37-38
All-Time Schedules --- 39-48
Record vs. Opponents --- 49-56
Series History vs. Opponents …

2022-23 Uni Track & Field Record Book, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Men's Indoor
--Women's Indoor
--Men's Outdoor
--Women's Outdoor
--Men's Indoor MVC History
--Men's Outdoor MVC History
--Men's All-MVC List
--Scholar Athletes
--Men's Indoor/Outdoor Honors
--Women's Indoor MVC History
--Women's Outdoor MVC History
--Women's All-MVC List
--Women's Honors/Scholar Athletes

2022 Panther Football, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--- Quick Facts/Contents
--- 2022 UNI Personnel
--- Numerical Roster
--- Alphabetical Roster
--- Roster by Position Group
--- The Program
--- Panther Sports Properties/Radio/TV
--- The Future of Panther Football
--- Media Protocols
--- Campus Map
--- Head Coach Mark Farley
--- Coaching Staff
--- Roster - Alphabetically
--- Opponent Capsules
--- Series History
--- 2021 Fall Season
--- 2021 Fall Season Recaps
--- 2021 Spring Season Recaps
--- Record Book
--- Individual Game Records
--- Individual Season Records
--- Individual Career Records
--- Team Season Records
--- Miscellaneous Team Records
--- Post-Season Records
--- Post-Season History
--- …

Native Seed Scoop, Winter 2022, University Of Northern Iowa. Tallgrass Prairie Center.

Native Seed Scoop

Contents:

--- Events
--- What's Your Scoop?
--- New TPC Seed Collections
--- Conservation Program News
--- Three Iowa Native Seed Growers
--- Research Scoop
--- Native Plant Awareness, Outreach, and Marketing
--- Tallgrass Prairie Center 2021 Highlights
--- In Memorium

Rodcon, Program, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

RodCon Documents

Contents:

--Welcome to RodCon
--Location
--Schedule
--What's That?
--Artists
--Food
--Sponsors
--Autographs

Uni Faculty Handbook, 2022 - 2023, University Of Northern Iowa.

University Faculty Documents

University of Northern Iowa Faculty Handbook, Effective July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023.

Light & Shadow [Grades Prek-3], Regents’ Center For Early Developmental Education

STEM Experiences for Classrooms

No abstract provided.

Inquiry Learning With Infants And Toddlers [Infants-Toddlers], Regents’ Center For Early Developmental Education

STEM Experiences for Classrooms

No abstract provided.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, January 2022, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Upcoming Events
--- 2022 Director Address
--- IWRC Celebrates 34 Years
--- Jennifer Trent Elected as US Composting Council Vice President
--- January 31st Reporting Deadlines
--- Grain Facility PM10 PTE Due January 31, 2022
--- 6X Certification and Compliance Report for 2021
--- Minor Source Emissions Inventory Assistance
--- Industry News

Gender & Sexuality Services Newsletter, January 2022, University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services.

Gender & Sexuality Services Newsletter

In This Issue:

--- Conference Opportunity
--- Out & Ally Network
--- Welcome Back!
--- Safe Zone Ally Training
--- Wellness Coaching
--- Upcoming Events

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, August 2022, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

Programs And Courses Catalog 2022-2023, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Programs and Courses Catalogs

Contents

Academic Calendar ... 5
General Information ... 7
The University and Its Programs ... 7
Academic Structure ... 9
Admission Requirements ... 16
Enrollment and Registration Procedures ... 21
Fees and Financial Aid ... 22
Student Life ... 28
University Facilities and Educational Services ... 33
The Fine and Performing Arts at UNI ... 39
Academic Regulations ... 44
Undergraduate Information and Degree Requirements ... 62
Graduate Information, Admission, Academic Regulations, and Degree
Requirements ... 88
List of Programs by Department ... 119
Department of Accounting ... 125
Department of Applied Engineering & Technical Management ... 128
School of …

Tallgrass Prairie Center 2021-2022 Highlights, University Of Northern Iowa. Tallgrass Prairie Center.

Annual Reports

Contents:

--- Staff
--- From Our Director
--- Iowa Roadside Management: Enhancing our public roadsides
--- Research and Restoration: Improving prairie plantings in agricultural landscapes
--- Plant Materials: Iowa-source genetic diversity for Iowa’s roadsides and beyond
--- Prairie on Farms: Making prairie practical
--- Irvine Prairie: Restoring a piece of the original Iowa landscape
--- Green Iowa AmericCorps: Land and Water Stewards expand TPC capacity
--- Prairie Roots Project: A deeper appreciation of the prairie ecosystem
--- TPC Publications and Outreach
--- Friends of the TPC: Supporting the TPC's mission
--- The Prairie in Art: Erin Anfinson
--- Iowa STEM …

Social Media Recruitment And Online Propaganda By Extremist Groups, Megan Marie Robinson

Honors Program Theses

As billions of people turn to their technologically elite phones and laptops for immediate information, online groups have learned how to take advantage of social media patterns and isolate people into a specific belief or carefully tailored platforms that eliminate opposing ideas. Extremist groups’ online presence have been studied as individual dilemmas, rather than being studied for patterns to combat the rapidly increasing radicalization of people who had no claim to these beliefs before social media. This study will contrast the online presence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and the January 6th insurrectionists in terms of …

Unibiz, Issue 6, 2021-2022, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Business.

UNIBiz

Contents

From the Dean --- 03
Blurring the Lines --- 04
Your Marketing Never Sleeps --- 08
Home Sweet Home --- 10
Investing in the Age of Robinhood --- 14
Need it Now --- 16
Supporting Entrepreneurs --- 20
Entrepreneurial Center Fosters Student Success --- 22
How Technology Allows Us to Be "On-Demand" for our Employers --- 25
Who is Unemployed --- 26
Temporary Expedients --- 26
Work Until You Drop --- 27
Welcoming Our Newest Alumni --- 28
Class Helps Budget Forecast for Iowa Arboretum --- 32
UNI Business Announces Center for Professional Sales Excellence --- 33
Alumni's Coffee …

Social Work Newsletter 2020-2021-2022, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Social Work.

Social Work Newsletter

In this Issue:

--- Years in Review 2020-2022
--- New Staff & Faculty Highlights: Sarina Carrillo; Jaimie O'Gara; Angelica Velazquillo Franco
--- In Memoriam: James G. McCullagh
--- Student Spotlight: Monifah (Mo) Ponton; Chit Phuu
--- Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Wood; Ariane Hakizimana
--- Highlights from the Field: Arielle Roth; Zoey Weber; Emma Baertlein; Madison Neece
--- Agency Partnership Highlights
--- Conference Highlights
--- UNI Boasts Top Ranking MSW Program
--- Social Work Advisory Board

Department Of Finance Newsletter, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Finance.

Department of Finance Newsletter

Contents:

From the Department Head --- 3
Ten Days for Trading: Professors study patterns during disclosure window --- 4
Early Exams Give Boost: UNI Students Get Ahead by Passing Tests --- 8
Teens Learn Money Skills: Financial literacy program sees continuing success --- 9
Learning Real-World Trading Tools --- 10
Eirk W. Skovgard Serves as 2022 Alumni in Residence --- 12
2021-22 Scholarship Recipients --- 13
Welcome Arun! New assistant professor joins Finance Department --- 14
Finance Advisory Board --- 15
Adventures in Real Estate: Students attend events across the state --- 16
Bringing Equitable Access to Real Estate: Sylar …

Department Of Economics Newsletter, V26, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Economics.

Department of Economics Newsletter

In This Issue:

Shar's Message --- 1
Jepson Forum --- 2
Scholarship Winners --- 4
Faculty View: Inflation --- 6
Economics Club --- 8
Alumni-in-Residence: Joe Murphy --- 11
Faculty and Staff Updates --- 12

Uni Wrestling 2022-23, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--- 2022-23 Schedule
--- Big 12 Conference
--- Head Coach Doug Schwab
--- Coaching Staff
--- 2021-22 Roster
--- Roster
--- 2021-22 Results
--- All-time Records
--- Lettermen

Uni Men's Basketball Media Guide 2022-23, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

Introduction --- 2
The Panthers --- 8
Coaching Staff --- 26
Staff Profiles --- 34
2021-22 Review --- 37
History --- 49
Postseason History --- 71
Results --- 92

Annual Report Of The Registrar 2021/2022, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--Definitions
--Some Comparisons
--Annual Report Data
--Summary of Attendance
--Attendance by Session
--Degrees Granted 2021/22
--Degree Summary 2021/22
--Program Certificates 2021/22
--Miscellaneous Enrollment Information
--Degrees Granted by College, Degree and Racial/Ethnic Classification

2021-2022 Graduating Senior Report, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Institutional Research And Effectiveness.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

Survey Highlights --- 3
Survey Methodology --- 4
Respondent Demographics --- 5
Post-Graduation Plans --- 8
Educational Experiences and Skills --- 12
College of Business --- 15
College of Education --- 17
College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences --- 19
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences --- 21
Interdisciplinary --- 23
Academic and Social Environment --- 25
College of Business --- 27
College of Education --- 29
College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences --- 31
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences --- 33
Interdisciplinary --- 35
Other Activities --- 37
Comparison Across the Years --- 38
IE&P Office Contact …

2021-2022 Graduate Program Survey Report, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Institutional Effectiveness & Planning.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

Graduate College Staff --- 3
Survey Methodology --- 4
Degrees Awarded 2021 - 2022 --- 5
Post-Graduation Activity --- 7
Activity During UNI Experience --- 8
Reasons to Attend UNI --- 9
Academic Experience --- 10
Graduate Education Finance --- 12
IE&P Office Information --- 15