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An Analysis Of Parent Evaluations Within The 360° Holistic Evaluation System Of Camp Adventure Child And Youth Services, Michelle Therese Bafunno

Graduate Research Papers

Evaluation is a key component to the success of any organization. It allows an organization to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the various programs they offer and identify areas for improvement. Evaluation can be a beneficial tool for an organization to grow when used effectively. Utilizing a holistic evaluation system allows an organization to evaluate from different perspectives. Camp Adventure™ Child and Youth Services employs a 360° holistic evaluation system that gains feedback from multiple stakeholders in order to include multiple points of view when evaluating the organization.

This study focused on one group of stakeholders within the Camp …

Literature Review And Auto Ethnographic Research, Natasha Ceasar

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this article is to look at the academic achievement gap between black and white students. The author analyzed a school in the Ohio area that prides itself on the excellence of its school system however the black students that school 'lag' significantly behind that of their white peers. The author states that "the so called "liberal interpretation" of is that this gap is the result of economic disparities between the two ethnic communities that can be traced back to the legacy of slavery and other forms of oppression." (p.10) "The so called conservative view is that economic …

Comparison Of Select Kinematic Variables Between A Heel Up Sprint Start Vs A Heel Down Start, Kane Thomas Thompson

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to compare select kinematic and temporal variables involved in the heel-up (HU) sprint start vs. that of the heel down (HD) sprint start.

Cause-Related Marketing Partnerships: Is It A Win-Win?, Karen Erickson

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of the study is to conduct a comprehensive literature review related to examining if cause-related marketing partnerships are a win-win for both the corporation and the nonprofit. Does one reap more rewards than the other? Are there more risks to one party involved? Will nonprofits run the risk of relying too heavily on corporate donations? Will the nonprofit run the risk of losing its mission and ultimately the public's trust? Will a corporation's bottom line and public image increase? Is the community the real winner? These questions and a host of others will be researched and examined through …

A Review Of The Literature Related To Behavioral Influences Of Subsequent Adolescent Obesity, 1998-2010, Erin Elizabeth Cain

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this research paper is to review the literature related to selected behavioral influences of subsequent adolescent obesity, 1998-2010.

Positive Validations In Camp Adventure Child And Youth Services Day Camp Programming, Jazelle-Aida De Leon Zabala

Graduate Research Papers

Creating positive, uplifting environments for youth is a central goal of any program design in the child and youth services field. Providing a caring, nurturing and supportive environment for childcare, school age care and youth development programs involves structuring the environment in such a fashion that can encourage participants as well as celebrate their successes. Programs that create a positive environment can provide an opportunity to teach children and youth to have a positive outlook on life and help to foster their optimal well-being (Frederickson, 2001, p 218). One way to boost the positive emotion of an individual is through …

An Exploration Of Inclusive Recreation Practices On College Campuses: A Study Of Selected Campus Recreation Programs In Iowa, Hannah C. Lang

Graduate Research Papers

Enrolling in a university is a daunting and difficult decision that is faced by millions of prospective students around the nation. Many characteristics, such as affordability, educational options, size, and accessibility go into the selection process. Imagine the different qualities and features that must be present when selecting a university if one has a disability. More factors come into play when making the decision of which university to attend when you have other outlying characteristics that may hinder one's typical involvement and participation in campus life. Out-of-class participation has been identified as a critical element in contributing positively to student …

A Nbpts Portfolio, Jeffrey Todd Teske

Graduate Research Papers

The NBPTS Portfolio option allows graduate students the opportunity to fulfill the portfolio requirements for NBPTS certification in their area of teaching as one of the requirements for the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Masters in Arts (MA) Science Education program. In order for a teacher to achieve National Board Certification (NBC) they must qualify as an established educator, successfully write four entries, and exhibit a vast understanding of their content area on a computer administered test, all based on NBPTS. The requirements for completing the portfolio creative component of the UNI MA in Science Education program, is not as …

The Implementation Of A Flexible Schedule In An Elementary Library Setting, Carrie Foell

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to explore the use of flexible scheduling in an elementary school in a suburban district in Iowa. The questions asked in this study were:

1. How did the district accommodate teachers' needs for planning time when they moved to a flexible library schedule that included team teaching in the library?
2. How did teacher librarians integrate information literacy skills with the content area standards and benchmarks (i.e. Curriculum mapping, joint planning)?
3. How effective is the collaboration in improving student learning in content areas (literacy, science, social studies) as well as information literacy?
4. On what do stakeholders …

Middle School Students' Reading Motivation For A School Summer Reading Program, Tricia Fleagle

Graduate Research Papers

Closing school libraries during summer vacation creates a situation where students simply lose access or must look elsewhere for access to informational and educational materials and personal conversations regarding written texts. The purpose of this study was to investigate middle school students' reading habits and motivational reasons, expressed by students, for wanting to attend a school-sponsored summer reading program.

The methodology used for this study was quantitative research. An existing survey, the Adolescent Motivation to Read Profile, was adapted to fit the needs of this study and data was collected. The population was limited to 149 seventh grade students from …

A History Of The Pigtail Bridges In South Dakota, Krystol R. Frerking

Graduate Research Papers

The history of the Pigtail Bridges in the Black Hills of South Dakota is an interesting historical story that in children's non-fiction books has not told. Three questions that guided this research were what the best layout/design is for a children's book on the Pigtail Bridges, how does an author select the content for a children's book on a local history topic like the Pigtail Bridges, and what is the most appropriate text structure for this content? The purpose of this research project was to create a non-fiction children's book about the history of the Pigtail Bridges in the Black …

Accommodations For Students With Learning Disabilities Within The Library Setting, Alicia J. Patten

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this action research study was to examine strategies to adapt and augment the curriculum and potentially promote participation and progress for students with learning disabilities within the general education setting.

The researcher chose to look at accommodations of library lessons for fourth grade students within her own library instruction. This methodology was selected based upon the researcher's interests and previous experience in teaching students with learning disabilities. The researcher developed lesson plans targeted at library skills within the general education setting and worked to include accommodations and augmentations for students with learning disabilities in accordance with Individualized …

An Environmental A To Z Book: An Educational Resource For The 21st Century, Nicolette Smith

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this research project was to create an environmental education book that would fill a gap that exists in the elementary environmental science niche as shown through research presented by Zynda (2007). Zynda found a scarcity of children's environmental books focused on the topic of recycling. Environmental awareness is part of the Iowa Core Curriculum (2010) in all grades, starting in Kindergarten. Additionally, the need for utilizing informational text more often in lower elementary has been established by numerous researchers including Duke (2004). The book, What About You (WA. Y)? An Elementary Environmental Information Resource from A to …

Strength, Power, Speed, Agility: A Holistic Review & Implement-Free Training Options, Timothy Morrill

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this literature review is to investigate the qualities involved in training for sport performance and the options available to train these qualities without implements. The review is divided into four chapters followed by a conclusion and an appendix. Each chapter features an in-depth discussion of one of the four qualities of athleticism. Each chapter is divided into four sections: how is the quality defined, how is the quality measured, how is the quality trained and, how can the quality can be trained without implements. The appendix features a video database of implement-free exercises specific to each quality. …

Investigation Of The One Repetition Maximum And Repetitions To Fatigue Methods Of Measuring Bench Press Performance, Jason Jon Mai

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this review is to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the 1 RM and RTF prediction method for the evaluation of bench press performance as an indicator of upper body strength. A secondary purpose is to determine what factors need to be considered when using a RTF prediction method to estimate 1 RM bench press strength.

A Manual For The Implementation Of Service Learning Into Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Programs, Nicholas Robert Kilburg

Graduate Research Papers

This manual contains the information needed to design service learning projects for implementation into collegiate outdoor recreation departments. The program manual describes how to design, fund, implement and evaluate service learning programs in an outdoor recreation program. The theories of behavior change and their relation to service learning, the benefits of service learning for university students, how successful service learning projects are structured and the benefits service learning programs can also be found in this manual.

Many colleges and universities have outdoor recreation programs that offer adventure trips with the goal of providing participants with a memorable experience that allows …

Motivational Orientation, Motivational Climate, And Burnout In Rehabilitation: Three Interelated Studies, Dylan Thomas Hogan

Graduate Research Papers

Research has examined motivational orientation, motivational climate, and burnout; however, this research has been conducted primarily within sport and academic contexts. Empirical research examining these constructs within a rehabilitation setting is limited, or nonexistent. Therefore, three interrelated studies were conducted in order to gain knowledge of how these constructs could influence psychological responses and rehabilitation of athletes in the athletic training room environment. The purpose of the first study is to determine which motivational orientations are the strongest predictors of rehabilitation behaviors, if rehabilitation motivational orientation, attendance, and adherence differences are present between high school and collegiate athletes, and finally, …

Examining The Cause-Related Marketing Relationship Between Children’S Miracle Network And Walmart: Initial Development Of An Ethical Decision Making Framework, Taryn L. Kuntz

Graduate Research Papers

Cause-related marketing relationships have often been identified as win-win-win partnerships for the consumer, nonprofit organization and for-profit corporation. Critics suggest this is not always the case and that in fact, some for-profit organizations participate in such relationships to cover up unethical or illegal behavior. Focusing on Walmart's relationship Children's Miracle Network affiliated children's hospitals, this literature review explores the nature of cause-related marketing relationships and takes a psychological approach to ethical decision making as it relates to philanthropy in order to evaluate whether nonprofit organizations have a concern as a partner in a cause-related marketing relationship. Ethical decision making models …

Multi-Generational Communications: A Research Study Of Communication Between Generations, Kristin Teig Torres

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of the study is to conduct a comprehensive literature review examining how different generations communicate. Additionally, the study explores what types of management or leadership styles work best for the various generations. Overall, the study is intended to provide guidance for communication management and leadership strategies as they relate to the author's role as the Alumni Relations Coordinator for Allen College in Waterloo, Iowa.

The Effect Of Exercise Before An Ice Bag Treatment On Quadriceps Interface And Intramuscular Temperature Following Application, Toshiro Hirano

Graduate Research Papers

Context: Ice bags are often applied following exercise. It is known that exercise before cooling speeds heat removal, but does this exercise affect rewarming trends? Objective: Determine if exercise before an ice bag treatment effects interface (IF) and intramuscular (IM) during a 120-minute post-treatment period. Setting: Laboratory. Participants: Twelve physically active males (21.8 ± 1.7 y, ht: 183.3 ± 8.8 cm, mass: 87.4 ± 12.2 kg: skinfold: 23.6 ± 3.3 mm). Intervention: The exercise condition consisted of stationary cycling at 70% to 80% of their Karvonen predicted exercise heart rate, while the rest condition was supine lying. Each condition lasted …

The Effects Of One-On-One Peer Tutoring With Below-Grade-Level Seventh Grade Readers, Kelsi Salter

Graduate Research Papers

Today students with disabilities are more commonly being included in general education classrooms. This can create large gaps in achievement levels in the classroom and can be stressful for both the teacher and the students. This paper investigates the use of peer-tutors during a 7th grade reading workshop class period with students who are performing below grade level. Eight seventh-grade tu tees participated in the study where reading comprehension, reading fluency, work completion, and attitudes about the tutoring program were examined. In addition, two students were selected for case studies where there was further analysis of tutoring plans and assignments. …

Immigration As Portrayed In Literature For Youth, April A. Crowder

Graduate Research Papers

This study addressed the problem that immigrant children face difficulties that may not be portrayed realistically in children's literature. Research questions included 1. Are the immigrant children's situations portrayed authentically, and in what ways? 2. How is the undocumented immigrant child depicted? 3. What are the emerging themes of the authentic literature, and how might they bring greater understanding to the authentic experiences for immigrant children?

Factors Controlling Hop Flowering And Their Potential For Use In The Brewing And Pharmaceutical Industries, Margaret Nicole Crain

Honors Program Theses

Hop (Humulus lupulus L.) is a dioecious, perennial vine grown in temperate regions across the world (Stevens et al., 1997). Today hop is being used for two purposes. The first and most prolific is its use in beer brewing. The other is a recent development, but ever growing interest in the use of hops for pharmaceuticals.

The Hearing Room: Combining Video Art And Electroacoustic Music, Aaron Michael Hynds

Honors Program Theses

The Hearing Room is a multimedia project intended to give its audience a unique audiovisual experience. The project takes the form of five videos, all of which include an electroacoustic soundtrack. These videos will incorporate elements of other multimedia artists’ works, utilizing the aspects that make those works so effective. With The Hearing Room, the ultimate artistic goal is to give viewers a unique audiovisual experience, while also creating a series of works that are aesthetically pleasing and personally relevant.

Lighting Design And Development Process For The Strayer-Wood Theatre's Production Of On The Verge, Michael Franklin Brown

Honors Program Theses

I chose to do this project because it was the logical final step in my theatre education at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). I began my education at UNI with the goal of working as a mainstage lighting designer at the Strayer-Wood Theatre, and I worked my way through the ranks to reach this position. I have aspirations to design lights for professional theatre, and I believe this fully realized project will be a great example of my work to show potential employers.

This portfolio will showcase the steps I took to complete the project and written and visual …

Implementing A Natural Language To Structured Query Language Translator, Kevin J. Shannon

Honors Program Theses

Since the beginning of computing, humans have been trying to make computers understand each other more completely. Humans have always had difficulties encoding their thoughts and computational problems and in tum, computers have had difficulty understanding the subtle nuances of the human mind. The first computers were nothing more than large calculators, but as time went on, they became become more sophisticated. Various technologies and techniques have been created that add features and capabilities to modern computer systems, and many of these will be discussed in this paper.

This paper describes my Honors Thesis project to design and implement a …

Growth And Characterization Of Nanoscale Thin Films, Erik Thomas Wolter

Honors Program Theses

Thin manganese films were grown by thermal evaporation in high vacuum. The growth rate was varied to determine how the growth rate affects the continuity of ultra-thin films. The resistance was measured with the two-point method in situ and the data was recorded digitally. The resistance was converted to resistivity and this was plotted against thickness. It was found that resistivity decreases exponentially as the film begins to form in islands. The film reaches a critical thickness as the islands coalesce and the data can then be fitted with Fuchs’ equation. The resistivity continues to decrease but the minimum resistivity …

Bad Reputations: A Discussion Of Gender Norms And Personas Created And Performed In Courtly (And Not So Courtly) Lyrics, Rebecca Ann Bohnet

Honors Program Theses

From 1000 CE to 1250 CE in Occitan, a literary tradition developed in the culture of the nobility and the courts. The courtly lyric tradition grew out of a unique cultural setting that allowed for the growth of a group of poets known as troubadours to write their courtly love lyrics in praise of the idealized lover. These were performed at the courts for the nobility as a source of entertainment and dealt with themes of angst, jealousy, and of course, love, among others. These troubadours produced a large number of works, in a wide range of genres, such as …

Supervision In The School Library Program: Administrator Expectations Of Paraprofessionals And Traveling Teacher Librarians, Dixie Forcht

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this grounded theory research was to develop an understanding of administrators' expectations of the responsibilities, roles, and tasks of paraprofessionals and teacher librarians in Iowa schools where the teacher librarian travels between three or more buildings while paraprofessionals serve in the day-to-day operations of the school library. The findings from this research indicated that individuals involved in the upper echelons of administration and support for public schools possessed knowledge about and expectations for the role of school library programs, teacher librarians, and library paraprofessionals in Iowa schools. Because invited school-level administrators were unwilling to participate in this …

Inside College Of Humanities And Fine Arts, Winter 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities And Fine Arts.

Inside: College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- CHFA News in Short
-- Applause
-- Transitions
-- CHFA Responds with Global Initiatives
-- Student Excellence
-- Fourth Annual CHFA Graduate Research Symposium
-- Around the College
-- Alumni Features
-- Class Notes
-- Message from the Development Director