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Resolving Conflict Through Peer Mediation, Scott A. Heino

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to develop and conduct a peer mediation program in the upper elementary grades at the Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School in order to reduce conflict among students and increase the students' ability to resolve conflicts. An action research methodology was implemented to support a school environment conducive to learning with minimum instances of conflict.

The site of the study is the Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School in Haddonfield, NJ. The population of the study involves all upper elementary students at the school. The population of the study includes 25 staff members as well as the 180 …

A Correlational Study Between The Adolescent And Adult Self Concept Retrospective Scale And The Inferred Rating Scale, Patricia A. Coley

Theses and Dissertations

If it is to be believed that self-concept can be inferred from behavior, that an individual perceives himself based upon how others see him and behaves according, then it can be assumed that the development of one's self-concept can be influenced by significant individuals such as teachers, school counselors and school administrators.

It is noted that students with negative self-concepts may become high risk for learning problems. The self-concept can predict academic success or failures.

This study will look at 30 students classified Learning Disabled from a South Jersey High School, and how they perceive themselves compared with the teacher's …

Visual-Motor Integration Training And Its Effects On Self-Help Skills In Preschool Students With Disabilities, Kimberley L. Maneval

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine whether structured visual-motor integration training activities aid in the acquisition and refinement of self-help skills in preschool children with disabilities. Research has shown that visual-motor integration training can be beneficial in the remediation of some reading and math difficulties, however, not all researchers agree on the merits of structured training for young children. The experimental group for this study received twenty-three visual-motor integration training sessions over the course of thirteen weeks, in addition to the regular visual-motor integration training activities presented in the regular daily curriculum. The control group only received visual-motor …

Using Haptic Vector Fields For Animation Motion Control, Bruce Randall Donald, Frederick Henle

Computer Science Technical Reports

We are exploring techniques for animation authoring and editing using a haptic force-feedback device. In our system, a family of animations is encoded by a bundle of trajectories. This bundle in turn defines a time-varying, higher-order vector field on a configuration space for the animation. A haptic input device provides a low-dimensional parameterization of the resulting dynamical system, and the haptic force feedback permits browsing and editing of the space of animations, by allowing the user to experience the vector field as physical forces.

Faculty Senate Chronicle May 6, 1999, Heather M. Loughney

The University of Akron Faculty Senate Chronicle

Minutes for the regular meeting of The University of Akron Faculty Senate on May 6, 1999.

The Effect Of Participation In A Preshool Disabilities Class On Future Academic Placement, Barbara E. Zuber

Theses and Dissertations

This research hypothesized that students who received help in a preschool disabilities program would be less likely to remain classified as eligible for special education services. The study looked at eleven children who had previously attended a preschool disabilities program. It was found that seven of the eleven children were still classified in special education. The functioning of the students was examined based on their scores on the BASC(Behavior Assessment Scale for Children) Teacher Rating scale. It was found that the majority of students scored high in the area of learning problems and had low scores in study skills. These …

Plant And Soil Enantioselective Biodegradation Of Racemic Phenoxyalkanoic Herbicides, J. M. Schneiderheinze, Daniel W. Armstrong, Alain Berthod

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

The biodegradation of the chiral phenoxyalkanoic herbicides 2-(2,4- dichlorophenoxy)propionic aid (2,4-DP) and 2-(4-chloro-2- methylphenoxy)propionic acid (MCPP) was investigated using enantioselective HPLC and chiroptical detection. Racemic mixtures of 2,4-DP and MCPP were applied to three species of turf grass, four species of broadleaf weeds, and soil. Preferential degradation of the S- (-) enantiomer of each herbicide was observed in most species of broadleaf weeds and soil, while the degradation in all species of grass occurred without enantioselectivity. The biodegradation in all systems appeared to follow pseudo first-order kinetics with the fastest degradation occurring in broadleaf weeds, followed by the grasses. The …

Spectrum, Volume 16, Number 22, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Seniors getting busy with graduation -- Cross to talk at graduation -- Virus strikes SHU system -- Student leaders shine -- SHu becoming a suitcase school -- Vandalism strikes art -- Health kick sweeps across campus into Pitt Center -- Student mentors playing big brother to Bridgeport kids -- Greek life gaining strength at SHU -- Students feel pressure on final exam season -- Drug testing for Pioneer athletes -- Director of Athletics, Don Cook, receives major award -- Sports facility availability questioned as SHU moves to D-1 sports

Campus Chronicle (Vol. 1, No. 31), Valparaiso University

Campus Chronicle

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, May 5, 1999, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 112, Issue 63

May 05, 1999 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

The Winonan, Winona State University

The Winonan - 1990s

No abstract provided.

The Daily Egyptian, May 05, 1999, Daily Egyptian Staff

May 1999

No abstract provided.

Mawhinney, Eugene Oral History Interview, Andrea L'Hommedieu

Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection

Eugene Mawhinney was born in Jonesboro, Maine in 1921 to Estella (Whitney) and Bert Mawhinney. His father worked in the sawmills of the Jonesboro area. During the Depression, his family moved to Machias so his father could work at the Ford sales office. They returned to Jonesboro in 1931 and he resumed work at a sawmill. He took a post-graduate high school year at Machias High School, and then enrolled in Machias Normal School. In his second year, he took a principal’s position in Mechanic Falls. He was then drafted and served in the Army. During his time in the …

Cwu Faculty Senate Minutes - 05/05/1999, Marsha Brandt

Faculty Senate Minutes

These are the official Central Washington University Faculty Senate Minutes for the 05/05/1999 regular meeting.

The Grizzly, May 5, 1999, Erny Hoke, Joanna Doyle, Brian Hess, Walter Dull, Ruth Velez, Jeff Church, Lou Nemphos, Stephanie Restine, Benjamin Baehr

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Spring Fling Success • Students Compete in First-Ever Ursinus Drag Competition • Student Speakers Selected • Commencement Program Announced • Mr. Ursinus: Anthony Petrino • Graduation Events Slated: Five Honorary Degrees to be Delivered at Graduation; Baccalaureate Speaker Announced • Let's Throw Some Shoes! • Final Exam Schedule • Ursinus Lacrosse, Baseball Take Centennial Conference by Storm • UC Baseball Dominated the Centennial Conference Behind Great Pitching Performances by Wiatrak and Goldwater • Softball Falls Short of Top Shot • Newmaster Wins Pitcher of the Year • Adegunwa, O'Hara Dominate at CC Champs • Best Wishes to Spring Sports Seniors

Campus Chronicle (Vol. 1, No. 30), Valparaiso University

Campus Chronicle

No abstract provided.

An Internship In School Business Administration In The Camden City Public Schools, Camden, New Jersey, 1998-1999, Donna M. Houston

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the implementation of a computerized food service system would improve the present financial and management conditions of the district's food service department, by eliminating costly mistakes that repeatedly requires the district to repay monies to the government.

During the initial stage of the project, food service directors from various school districts in New Jersey were instructed to complete a survey to determine the effectiveness of using a computerized system. Data gathered from these districts indicated that the use of computers in school food service departments can greatly enhance the management and …

Otter Realm, May 4, 1999, Vol. 4 No. 13, California State University, Monterey Bay

The Otter Realm

CSUMB Faculty Conduct "Teach In" -- Title IX: Is the Door Being Slammed in 'Athletes' Faces? -- CSUMB's Graduation Week 1999 -- Chicano/Latino Commencement -- The Mayor of Salinas Has a Vision -- The 411 on the 401K -- What is Multiculturalism -- To Peter Smith, Faculty and Staff -- Multiple Issues Trouble CSUMB Campus -- "Beyond Blame" Service Learning Project CSUMB and CCES -- Grease is the Word! -- I.P. Sends Two CSUMB Students to Spain -- Tomas Kalmar Bids Farewell to CSUMB -- First Two Panetta Lectures Focus on Media, Entertainment and Politics -- Outstanding Community Service Recognized …

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, 05/04/1999, P 796-799, Unm Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, 1920 - 2013

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, 05/04/1999, P 800-875, Unm Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, 1920 - 2013

No abstract provided.

Generational And Gender Differences In Response To Traditional Male And Female Personality Characteristics, Tricia M. Cirineo

Theses and Dissertations

There are many stereotypes pertaining to what is a typical male and typical female characteristic. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in attitudes towards these characteristics between two different generations. Many theorists feel that masculine and feminine characteristics are on opposite poles of a continuous spectrum, while others feel it is possible to possess both masculine and feminine characteristics, termed androgyny. The Bem Sex Role Inventory, the measure utilized in the present study, was developed to measure masculine and feminine characteristics, as well as the concept of androgyny (Bem, 1974).

The sample in this study consisted …

Dubord, Robert Oral History Interview, Andrea L'Hommedieu

Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection

Robert “Bob” Dubord was born in Waterville, Maine on November 19, 1925. His father was an attorney and active in the Democratic Party. His mother was a housewife and pianist. His parents were Roman Catholics and attended St. Francis. Robert Dubord attended St. Francis School and then public school in Waterville. After high school, he attended Holy Cross for one year, then attended Ohio University and University of New Hampshire. Dubord joined the service during World War II. He then went to dental school. He practiced as a dentist for 48 years.

The Relationship Between Birth Order Status And Personality Traits, Michele D'Angelo

Theses and Dissertations

Alfred Adler pioneered birth order research having found that birth order had a great deal to do with how adults interact in the world and the development of personality traits. In an expansion of his theory, the relationship between birth order and personality was examined in this study. One hundred thirty undergraduate and graduate students, with ages ranging from eighteen to forty-six and different ethnic backgrounds were tested. They were group administered the BASIS-A Personality Inventory as well as a questionnaire which assessed their birth order. The BASIS-A is based on Alder's Individual Psychology and asked the participants to recollect …

Academic Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, May 4, 1999, Moorhead State University

Academic Policy Advisory Committee

No abstract provided.

On Campus, May 3, 1999, Coastal Carolina University

On Campus Newsletter

A Newsletter for Faculty and Staff of Coastal Carolina University. Volume 9, Number 9

Faculty Senate Minutes, May 3, 1999, Eastern Kentucky University, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.

Univercity News (1999-05-03)

UniverCity News, 1998-2001

VCU Today, the University’s first official administrative organ, began as a somewhat irregular monthly publication but moved to a bi-weekly newspaper format in the 1980s. The newspaper changed its name to VCU Voice in 1988 and ten years later it appeared under the title UniverCity News. As it neared the end of its run as a physical newspaper, the publication became simply VCU News. These four publications were essentially the same periodical published under different titles by the Office of University Relations. VCU News appeared online for the first time in 2002.

The Statesman, V. 42, I. 54, State University Of New York At Stony Brook

Stony Brook Statesman-Sucolian

v. 42, i. 54

An Evaluation Of The Effects Of Project Read On The Reading Achievement Of Primary Age Disabled Learners, Susan L. Pennock

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a multisensory approach to reading being used in the West Windsor-Plainsboro School District's Special Services Department. Project Read, developed by Language Circle Enterprises, is being used to teach phonology, comprehension, and written expression to students with learning disabilities. A pull-out approach is used with the second and third grades in one elementary school. Students are mainstreamed for homeroom, lunch, science and social studies. They are pulled out and sent to a Learning Center in the school for reading, language arts, and math. Reading scores were used from the previous …