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Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V8n1, August 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- Bash is Back!
-- Wonder Twin Powers...Activate!
-- Contact Us!
-- "Recreating the Human: Making Hate Our Footstool"
-- Latino Americans: 500 Years of History

Report On 2014-2015 Compliance With Continuous Quality Improvement Legislation, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

A report provided to the Iowa Board of Regents regarding continuous improvement processes in courses at the University of Northern Iowa.

Uni Grad Student News, V13n1, August 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- Current Faculty Profile: Gabriela Olivares
-- Alumni Profile: Cassie Reilly-Boccia
-- Current Student Profile: Mike Nguyen
-- MBA Capstone Conference
-- Graduate Commencement Speakers
-- UNI Grad Student News
-- Graduate Assistants
-- 2015 Recipient of Outstanding Research Paper on Gender Award
-- Social Work Awards Event
--Graduate College Staff and Contact Information

Mathematical Game Creation And Play Assists Students In Practicing Newly-Learned Challenging Concepts, Kalyn Jon Cody, Audrey C. Rule, Benjamin R. Forsyth

Curriculum & Instruction Faculty Publications

Twenty-four high-performing fifth grade students (aged 10 - 11 years) participated in a year-long study in which conditions alternated for six instructional units between lecture-based mathematics instruction and practice through solving additional problems in small groups versus practice through designing and playing mathematics games related to the topic. Students scored similarly on all units at the time of the posttest. Creating games allowed students to examine concepts on their own, making sense of them at a deeper level, avoiding confusion. Game-making may also have made the mathematics more personal, relevant, and interesting. The authors suggest that mathematics teachers consider adding …

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, August 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Last Chance to Register for Compost Training Workshop
--- Food Waste Composting at Home Video
--- Industry News

Student Affairs Newsletter, August 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of Student Affairs.

Student Affairs News

Inside this issue:

-- Important dates
-- Woods to lead student success, retention efforts for Student Affairs
-- Long time staff at Registrar’s Office retiring
-- Staff updates
-- Facility updates
-- New “Fit Class Pass” launched by Recreation Services
-- Counseling Center launches after-hours service
-- Fall offerings set for NCBI
-- Planning underway for Center for Multicultural Education
-- Strategic planning process continuing
-- CME launches new “First Friday” program
-- Newsletter evaluation completed

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, August 2015, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

The Update, August/September 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- CHAS Briefs
-- Alumni Spotlight: Women's and Gender Studies:Robin Summers
-- Chas News Clohesy Documentary Film Series
-- Student Spotlight: Speech-Language Pathology: Megan Butz
-- Chemistry and Biochemistry Wilson Lecture
-- Earth Science Observatory Show
-- Student Spotlight: Languages and Literatures: Hannah Carr-Murphy
-- UNI Gallery of Art Roman-Roamin'
-- Calendar of Events

2015 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium, University Of Northern Iowa. Summer Undergraduate Research Program.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium Programs

The program for the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium of the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences.

Katelyn Blake - Grout Museum District, Katelyn Blake

Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients

During my internship I planned and implemented my own Camp as part of the Grout’s Summer Camp Programs. I also attended a STEM festival at the Black Hawk County Fair. I was able to explore science laws in public demonstrations I lead.

Iowa Academy Of Science: The New Bulletin, V11n2, Summer 2015, Iowa Academy Of Science

New Bulletin

Table of Contents

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science --- 1, 3
ICTM-ISTS Math Science Conference --- 2, 3
ISTS Pre-conference Event --- 3
IAS Education Programs --- 4, 5
National Congress on Science Education --- 6
128th IAS Annual Meeting --- 7
New Horizon's Flyby --- 7
Corporate Members --- 7
Contact IAS --- 8
Institutional Members --- 8

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2015, 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.

International Panther, Summer 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Culture And Intensive English Program.

International Panther

Inside this issue:

-- UNI Connections: International Students & Scholars Office
--CIEP Current Student: Firuza Nabievna from Tajikistan
--CIEP Culture & Social Activities
--CIEP Staff Spotlight: Student Employees
--CIEP Special Program: Proyecta 100,000 Strong
--Brazil Scientific Mobility Program Special Program
--CIEP Intercultural Workshop
--CIEP Staff Initiatives
--CIEP World’s Window Staff Overseas

Summer 2015, Uni Literacy Clinic Anthology, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Literacy Clinic Anthologies

The anthology contains the writings of children participating in the UNI Reading Clinic tutored by UNI students enrolled in the Advanced Literacy Practices course and the co-requisite Experience in Literacy: Tutoring course. As their literacy skills progress, each child contributes a written work to the anthology for their clinic.

The Link, Summer 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of School Library Studies.

The Link: A School Library Studies Alumni Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- What should I read?
-- Sharing the need for teacher librarians
-- Making a difference in Marshalltown
-- Tracking the impact of student research
-- Endless possibilities
-- Guides for guided inquiry

Panther Press, Summer 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Military Science.

Panther Press

Inside this issue:

-- Professor of Military Science Corner
-- Leadership Training Exercise: Spring 2015
-- Governors Cup
-- Panther Battalion Ranger Buddy Challenge
-- Sexual Assault Awareness Week
-- Contact Us
-- Military Science Fund for Excellence
-- Awards Ceremony
-- Swearing In
-- Cadet of the Semester
-- Spring Commissioning Ceremony
-- Meet UNI's Newest 2LTs

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, July 2015, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, July 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- 27 Days Until Food Waste Compost Training
--- Nickey Receives Environmental Award
--- IWRC Featured in IASourceLink Blog
--- Five Reasons Farmers Should Compost
--- Industry News

2015-2016 University Committee Memberships, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

University committee memberships list from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Invention Through Form And Function Analogy, Audrey C. Rule

Faculty Book Gallery

Invention through Form and Function Analogy is an invention book for teachers and other leaders working with youth who are involving students in the invention process. The book consists of an introduction and set of nine learning cycle formatted lessons for teaching the principles of invention through the science and engineering design principles of form and function. An appendix contains sets of color, illustrated cards to be printed onto cardstock paper and used for sorting and sequencing activities during the lessons. This set of lessons has been field-tested with elementary and middle school students by teachers and was improved through …

Disability, Gender, And Employment Relationships In Africa: The Case Of Ghana, Augustina Naami

Faculty Work

The exploratory quantitative study sought to develop an understanding about the relationships among disability, gender and employment in Northern Ghana. A total of 110 individuals with disabilities (20–60 years) from various disability groups participated in the study. The results indicate that many persons with disabilities are unemployed, the majority being women. Discrimination is cited as the greatest barrier to the employment of persons with disabilities, particularly women. The majority of persons with disabilities, typically women, live in poverty; given that some are unemployed and those who are employed worked mostly in marginal, seasonal and menial jobs. Persons with disabilities also …

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, June 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Food Waste Compost Training
--- 12 Month Rolling Log Available to Download
--- EMS in Depth Workshop
--- Industry News

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V7n10, June/July 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- Beyond Google
-- OITNB Book Club
-- Welcome Orientation Groups!
-- Pardon our Progress
-- Welcome Schindler Staff

Political Science Department Newsletter, V10n1, June 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Political Science.

Political Science Newsletter

Contents:

---Political Science Department Strives for Engagement
---Recent Graduate: Byrant Hickie
---Recent Graduate: Katie Bennett
---Alumni Profle: Matt Horihan
---How to Form a SuperPAC: Eric Boisen, Political ---Science, Class of 2015
---One Student’s Story: Victoria Hurst, Making a Difference
---MPP Students Organize Fundraiser
---Women in Politics Scholarship Benefit
---News from Faculty
---Best Wishes to Mike Licari
---Welcome Katrinka Carpenter
---Welcome Jill Wittrock
---Visiting Assistant Professor Evan Renfro
---Pi Sigma Alpha Induction
---The Stephen A. and Linda Segebarth Auditorium ---Dedicated
---“Elect Her” Comes to Campus
---Iowa Politics Students Visit State Capital
---Scholarships and Awards
---Congratulations Graduates!

Ithaka University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Survey: Report Of Findings, University Of Northern Iowa

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

The University of Northern Iowa implementation of the Ithaka S+R Faculty Survey was launched on April 2, 2015, and was closed to new responses on April 30, 2015, with a total of 113 complete responses. The questionnaire covers topics in several key areas, including: how faculty members discover materials for research; how faculty members select research topics and collaboration within research projects; the role of the library in supporting faculty members’ needs; faculty members’ usage of scholarly communication services; faculty members’ perceptions of students’ research skills; and faculty members’ undergraduate instruction practices. The following report provides a high-level overview of …

Ithaka University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Survey: Survey Comments, University Of Northern Iowa

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

Comments from the ITHAKA University of Northern Iowa Faculty Survey administered during the spring 2015 semester.

Rod Library Learning Commons Brochure, University Of Northern Iowa

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

The Rod Library Learning Commons is a vibrant, comfortable social space equipped with 21st century tools, technology, and services that support the students' academic success.

• Connect: people, events, Book Bistro, Faculty office hours, Flexible collaborative stations, Group projects, Comfy seating areas
• Create: Digital Media Hub, Green screen room, Assistive technology, Adobe software, Media consultants
• Innovate: Maker space, Public programming space, Art
• Succeed: Tutoring, Research help

Partners: The Learning Commons is maintained through a collaborative effort between several offices, departments, and programs on the University of Northern Iowa campus.

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, June 2015, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

Teachers’ Efficacy For Supporting At-Risk Students And Their Perceived Role In Dropout Prevention, Kimberly Knesting-Lund, Brent O'Rourke, Anthony Gabriele

Faculty Publications

Research on the construct of teacher efficacy has demonstrated its positive relationship to a number of student outcomes, such as improved academic achievement, increased levels of self-efficacy, and a stronger belief in their ability to solve a math task and their motivation for completing it. Based on these findings, this research considered the possibility that teacher efficacy for supporting at-risk students could be related to their understanding of high school dropout, potentially suggesting ways to improve schools’ dropout prevention efforts. This study was an initial exploration of the relationship between high school teachers’ perceived efficacy for supporting at-risk students and …

Spring Commencement, Undergraduate Ceremony [Program], May 9, 2015, 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.