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University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, August 27, 2012, 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, August 27, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Second Graders’ Recycled/Craft Item Products Demonstrate Life Cycle Content Knowledge And Creativity Skills, Angela Naomi Webb, Audrey C. Rule

Curriculum & Instruction Faculty Publications

Creativity is a necessary skill for students to become problem solvers in the rapidly changing 21^st century. This study’s main activity allowed students to demonstrate their content knowledge in an engaging way while also exhibiting creative strengths. Twenty-two second grade students (15 female, 7 male) of mixed ability levels at a Title 1 school produced projects using identical sets of recycled and craft items. They incorporated vocabulary words and images associated with the life cycles of four organisms: horse, dragonfly, sea turtle, and bean plant. Projects were analyzed for creative strengths as well as science concept integration. Student-made products …

Student Affairs Newsletter, August 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of Student Affairs.

Student Affairs News

Inside this issue:

-- Remembering our colleague Drake Martin
-- Mike Perez joins Admissions staff
-- Search for Assistant Vice President closed
-- New staff join Residence Life team
-- Military and Veterans Student Services Coordinator to be hired
-- NASPA IV-E 2013 Conference Committee seeks Iowa participation

The Update, August/September 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- Art Making at the House of Hope
-- Department News
-- Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert: 120 Years: The Road to Excellence
-- Alumni Spotlight: Theatre: Sarah Noll Wilson
-- Student Spotlight, Department of Computer Science: Cody Bardell
-- UNI Undergrad EPSCoR Winning Finalist
-- Explorers of Religion
-- Physics in the Classroom: Alumni Spotlight, Science Education
-- School of Music Events
-- Music Professor Earns Award
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Communication Studies: Harrison Postler
-- Save the Date: Tackling Global Challenges in Sustainable Chemistry Using Transition Metal Catalysis
-- Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

Small Mammal Jointed Models To Make, Description Cards, And A Menu Of Follow-On Activities In Different Intelligence Areas, Audrey C. Rule, Sarah M. Vander Zanden

Open Educational Resources

Instilling an appreciation of nature in our youth is an important precursor to environmental protection and support for sustainability. Research has shown that involving students in environmental projects improves their motivation, skills, and achievement on standardized tests, This document contains images of the body parts of small mammals with directions for reproducing, cutting, gluing, and assembling them (with paper fasteners) into life-size jointed models of the animals. There are two distinct versions (different color phases and poses) of each of 11 small mammals that generally live in grasslands, along creeks/ponds, or woodland edges of Midwestern habitats: Eastern Chipmunk, Franklin’s Ground …

Iowa Academy Of Science: The New Bulletin, V08n2, Summer 2012, Iowa Academy Of Science

New Bulletin

Inside This Issue:

--Message from the Executive Director

--Iowa Science Teaching Section Elections

--Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science

--Announcements, Events & Deadlines

--Iowa Academy of Science Saylorville Lake Summer Speakers Series

--REAP-CEP Funds Project WET Preservice Workshops

Keyboarding Camp!: Identifying The Effects Of 4th-Grader Characteristics On Keyboarding Proficiency, Amy Lockhart, Leigh E. Zeitz

Curriculum & Instruction Faculty Publications

This study evaluated the effectiveness of using the Almena Method keyboarding program to teach keyboarding to 4th grade students. Student characteristics were evaluated to measure their effect upon keyboarding success. Seventeen Midwestern fourth grade students of a mixed sex, ethnic, and racial orientation were involved. Students participated in daily 30-minute keyboarding lessons for four weeks. Students tended to increase their keyboarding speed by 33%. Age affected success inversely. Younger students improved more than older students. Music Experience had a positive effect. Larger-handed students improved the most. Gender and athletic background didn’t have any effect upon keyboarding improvement. The specific student …

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2012, 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.

Uni Today, V95n2 [V96n2], Summer 2012, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:
-- Professors you loved
-- The Traditions Challenge
-- Catwalk to the Big Top
-- Rally in the Valley
-- Sir, yes, sir
-- A front row seat to the Arctic Winter Games
-- UNI Softball - on the rise
-- UNI I am living the legacy
-- 50 years in Russell Hall
-- Northern Iowa Energy Corps
-- Living alone vs. living lonely
-- Class Notes
-- Calendar of alumni events

Student Affairs Newsletter, July 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of Student Affairs.

Student Affairs News

Inside this issue:

-- Redington concludes service as interim Dean of Students
-- Professional Development Committee appointed
-- Casiano completes licensing requirements
-- Division IT staff to relocate
-- Godon honored with Friend of Tourism Award
-- SAVE THE DATE: 2012 Iowa Regents Institutions Disability Awareness Summit
-- WRS welcomes new Sport Clubs Coordinator
-- Reminder from Student Disability Services & Employee Disability Services
-- Enrollment Summit held July 12
-- Rowe-Barth elected to P&S Council leadership
-- Leen co-authors journal article

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V5n1, July/August 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- Did You Know?
-- Iced Tea or Coffee Anyone!
-- Nooks for Checkout!
-- Self Check!
-- Four More Study Rooms!
-- Library Hours for Summer

Cartoons For Teaching Elementary Students About Bullying, Audrey C. Rule, S. R. Logan, Frank W. Kohler

Open Educational Resources

Bullying is a pressing concern in schools as many teachers are not being sufficiently prepared with curriculum and instructional strategies to prevent, mitigate, or halt it. This document presents classroom-tested cartoons created by graduate students that address the causes, effects, and ways of preventing or stopping bullying in an interesting and often humorous cartoon format. The cartoons are arranged into three sets for the following elementary grade ranges: grades kindergarten through second grade; grades three and four; and grades five and six. Instructions and materials for guiding students’ practice of the bullying concepts through completing partly-finished cartoons and original cartoons …

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, June 11, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Special Meeting

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

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, June 11, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Special Meeting

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

Political Science Department Newsletter, V7n1, June 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Political Science.

Political Science Newsletter

Contents:

---Greetings from the Department Head Donna R. Hoffman, Department of Political Science
---Vajpeyi Endowment Fund Becomes Vajpeyi Fellowship
---New Alumni Profile: Josh Wilson
---New Alumni Profile: Adam Beaves
---New Alumni Profile: Dylan Mulfinger
---New Alumni Profile: Esthella Kamara
---Alumni Profile: Elizabeth Pastrano
---Pi Sigma Alpha News
---Political Science Department Welcomes New Faculty Member Allison Martens
---News From Faculty
---Center for International Peace and Security Studies
---Department Activities
---Iowa Straw Poll Research
---Iowa Association of Political Scientists
---Iowa Politics Students Visit State Capitol
---Scholarships and Awards
---Student Research
---Congratulations Graduates! Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Graduates
---Department of Political Science …

“Job Killers”In The News: Allegations Without Verification, Peter Dreier, Christopher R. Martin

Faculty Publications

A comprehensive study analyzes the frequency of the “job killer” term in four mainstream news media since 1984, how the phrase was used, by whom, and—most importantly— whether the allegations of something being a “job killer” were verified by reporters in their stories.

Isso Weekly Newsletter, May 25, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. International Students And Scholars Office.

ISSO Weekly Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- Memorial Day Holiday on Monday
-- Things to do in the Area this Summer

Isso Weekly Newsletter, May 18, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. International Students And Scholars Office.

ISSO Weekly Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- Lampost Theatre Updates
-- Things to do in the Area this Summer

2012 Iowa High School All-State Jazz Ensembles, May 10, 2012 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Spring Commencement [Program], May 4 & 5, 2012, 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.

Isso Weekly Newsletter, May 4, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. International Students And Scholars Office.

ISSO Weekly Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- Summer Office Hours at UNI
-- Seeking Driving Teacher
-- Subleaser Wanted
-- Cinco De Mayo Celebration Today
-- Things to do in the Area this Summer

Ists, May 2012, Iowa Academy Of Science

ISTS Newsletter

In this issue:

--Notes

--Thoughts

--News

--Opportunities

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V4n9, May/June 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- Welcome Orientation Groups!
-- Youth Collection Renovation
-- DVD Cleaning
-- Pinterest
-- Zombie Sightings on Campus!
-- Library Hours for Summer

Student Affairs Newsletter, May-June 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of Student Affairs.

Student Affairs News

Inside this issue:

-- ISPA & NASPA IV-E host joint Drive-In Conference on “Building a Collaborative”
-- Welcome new Disability Specialist
-- New chair for Student Affairs Diversity Team appointed
-- Blackwell honored as Nonprofit Board Member of the Year
-- Petersen featured in national publication
-- UNI wins national MAP-Works Marketing Award
-- SIS Team members honored by President & Mrs. Allen
-- Frederick appointed to the Leadership Iowa University Board of Trustees

Gpu-Accelerated Molecular Dynamics Simulation Of Rigid Water, Byron Alexander Tasseff

Honors Program Theses

All simulations of physical systems employ the use of numerical algorithms and approximations to accurately mimic a system's behavior. In classical molecular dynamics (MD), there exists an important tradeoff between the desired accuracy and time scale of a simulation. To decrease computational load and preserve long time scales, MD simulations have often ignored long-range physical interactions among particles after some arbitrary cutoff distance. In many cases, as this cutoff distance is decreased, the accuracy of a simulation significantly degrades.

In biochemical systems with relatively large amounts of polar water molecules, the error introduced through the use of cutoff distances or …

Teen Theatre: Exploring The Role Of The Young Adult In Art And Life, Jessica J. Vaught

Honors Program Theses

The purpose of this thesis was to summarize my exploration with a group of teenagers of two scripts and our experiences throughout the process. The scripts chosen fit two qualifications: I considered them to be examples of true quality in playwriting and they addressed adolescent self-identification. In rehearsals the teens and I discussed the strengths and weaknesses of each script we read and chose to perform a staged reading of the one we considered better suited for our ensemble. A discussion of my decision to direct a staged reading rather than a full-fledged production can be found in the Creative …

Application Of Graphic Communications: Increasing The Functionality Of The Aplington-Parkersburg School District Website, Holly Janae Richtsmeier

Honors Program Theses

In the Graphic Communications program at UNI, the main focus is on print production. I decided to use my thesis as an opportunity to further explore and become familiar with digital media creation. I feel that strengthening these skills will be a valuable asset to my career development. There is a high demand for businesses and organizations to sustain an online presence. Companies also use digital media in their marketing campaigns and communication pieces.

The theme of real world application is also emphasized in the graphic communications program. Instructors relate the curriculum to the industry as a whole or a …

The Effects Of Property Rights On Ocean Resources: Two Possible Solutions To The Tragedy Of The Commons, Nathan David Miller

Honors Program Theses

Property rights affect how people use resources. Enforcement regimes are able to set clear laws with well-defined property rights. Governments set laws for conservation and economic success. Ocean resources suffer from overuse. Industry and the environment both benefit from regulations that promote ocean conservation. This paper will analyze how the current state of ocean property rights leads to the depletion of ocean resources. Though there are many possible solutions to overfishing, I will analyze two potential solutions to overexploitation in the commercial fishing industry: marine protected areas (MP As) and individual transferable quotas (ITQs ). A synthesis of previous research …

Closing The Achievement Gap: The Promise Of Dual Language Programs For English Language Learners, Jocelyn Jane Strong

Honors Program Theses

With an academic achievement gap formed between English Language Learners (ELL) and English-dominant students in the United States, this thesis examines the literature on the successes and failures of different types of bilingual educational programs in order to determine which provide students with the highest levels of academic achievement and affective benefits in an effort to alleviate the differences between the majority and minority language status is education. It also investigates the research on effective practice within these bilingual educational programs, focusing on what administrators and teachers can do in order to foster the highest levels of success within their …