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2001 December, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University. Dec 2001

2001 December, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases for December of 2001.

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I Know What You Know: Assumptions About Others' Knowledge And Their Effects On Message Construction, Ivy Yee-Man Lau, Chi-Yue Chiu, Ying-Yi Hong Dec 2001

I Know What You Know: Assumptions About Others' Knowledge And Their Effects On Message Construction, Ivy Yee-Man Lau, Chi-Yue Chiu, Ying-Yi Hong

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Current models of interpersonal communication assume that estimation of listener's knowledge is a basis for message formulation. By introducing methodological modifications to the Fussell and Krauss paradigm, the present study provides more definitive evidence for the use of knowledge estimation in message productions.

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Religion And Technology: Refiguring Place, Space, Identity And Community, Lily Kong Dec 2001

Religion And Technology: Refiguring Place, Space, Identity And Community, Lily Kong

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

This paper reviews the literature on the religion-technology nexus, drawing up a research agenda and offering preliminary empirical insights. Firsts I stress the need to explore the new politics of space as a consequence of technological development, emphasizing questions about the role of religion in effecting a form of religious (neo)imperialism, and uneven access to techno-religious spaces. Second, I highlight the need to examine the politics of identity and community, since cyberspace is not an isotropic surface. Third, I underscore the need to engage with questions about the poetics of religious community as social relations become mediated by technology. Finally, …

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Editor's Page, Laura Hoelscher Dec 2001

Editor's Page, Laura Hoelscher

Journal of Extension

The December 2001 JOE is especially notable for two reasons. First, more than half the articles center or touch on diversity, an issue that is at the forefront for many JOE authors and should be for JOE readers. Second, at the end of each Commentary, you have the opportunity to join our new JOE Discussion Forum. JOE is a Web journal, and we should all take more advantage of that fact.

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Achieving Diversity And Pluralism: Our (Sad) Separatist Model, Maurice Dorsey Dec 2001

Achieving Diversity And Pluralism: Our (Sad) Separatist Model, Maurice Dorsey

Journal of Extension

How has the land grant college and university system met the challenge of diversity? Largely through a separatist model in which 1862, 1890, 1994, and HIS institutions serve their separate (and separated) targeted audiences. The Cooperative Extension System is unquestionably the finest educational infrastructure in the world. But how are we preparing for a future where there is no need for a divide-and-separate system? We're not. We must ask ourselves why. And we must do it together--1862's, 1890's, 1994's, and HSI's.

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Facing Issues Of Diversity: Rebirthing The Extension Service, Ann C. Schauber, Kathy Castania Dec 2001

Facing Issues Of Diversity: Rebirthing The Extension Service, Ann C. Schauber, Kathy Castania

Journal of Extension

Our desire to meet the educational needs of the increasingly culturally diverse population in our communities is driving the need for system change in Extension nation-wide. Just as we are successfully managing technological changes, so also must we manage diversity. Managing diversity requires a new set of skills and an institutional framework for change. We need to provide intercultural competency training for staff and hire professionals who have skills to work with diverse audiences. Support for institutional change exists through the National Subcommittee on Extension Diversity (SED- part of the ECOP structure) and the Change Agent States for Diversity Project.

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The Department Of Housing And Urban Development And Cooperative Extension: A Case For Urban Collaboration, Timothy O. Borich Dec 2001

The Department Of Housing And Urban Development And Cooperative Extension: A Case For Urban Collaboration, Timothy O. Borich

Journal of Extension

USDA-sponsored Cooperative Extension systems and university programs offered through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may find themselves in collaboration or conflict as both expand urban outreach activities. This article draws attention to some of the potential issues of concern, examines a case where collaboration has occurred, and details points of future collaboration. Based upon a pilot in Des Moines, Iowa, recommendations are given to foster further cooperation and forgo redundancy between the two systems.

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Teaching Nutrition To Hispanics At An English As A Second Language (Esl) Center: Overcoming Barriers, Gloria Fidalgo, Karen Chapman-Novakofski Dec 2001

Teaching Nutrition To Hispanics At An English As A Second Language (Esl) Center: Overcoming Barriers, Gloria Fidalgo, Karen Chapman-Novakofski

Journal of Extension

Reaching minorities in their communities is a challenging goal for Extension educators. Informal programs of English as a Second Language (ESL) may be an avenue through which nutrition education can be provided to Hispanics. To test this process, a nutrition education program was pilot-tested to a group of Hispanic participants of informal ESL classes. This article discusses the barriers that were encountered during this pilot program. Barriers were related to the dynamics of working with volunteer organizations, to the Hispanics' characteristics, and to the pilot program's goals.

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Internalization Of Character Traits By Those Who Teach Character Counts!, Kristyn Harms, Susan Fritz Dec 2001

Internalization Of Character Traits By Those Who Teach Character Counts!, Kristyn Harms, Susan Fritz

Journal of Extension

The purpose of the study reported here was to determine if the act of teaching character education programs such as Character Counts! affected the internalization of taught ethical values. Fifty-three Cooperative Extension personnel completed a Web-based survey analyzing Character Counts! impact on Cooperative Extension, the personal life of Extension educators and assistants, and society. Results demonstrated that Extension educators and assistants were more likely to make ethical decisions in the areas of Cooperative Extension, personal life, and society as a result of teaching Character Counts!. Collected data also suggested the need for increased implementation of Character Counts! principles in Extension …

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Differences Between Parent And School Personnel Observations Of Extension Service Literacy Program's Impact With Children, Margaret W. Miltenberger Dec 2001

Differences Between Parent And School Personnel Observations Of Extension Service Literacy Program's Impact With Children, Margaret W. Miltenberger

Journal of Extension

The purpose of the qualitative research study reported here was to learn if parents and school personnel observed changes in children's reading as a result of participation in the Energy Express summer reading program. Results of interviews revealed that both parents and teachers observed a positive program impact. Parents noticed improvements in their children's reading, where as teachers emphasized socialization gains. There were significant differences between school personnel's connections with children in larger schools as compared to smaller school communities. The qualitative research is consistent with the quantitative data; both demonstrate the Energy Express program's positive impact on children's reading.

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The Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program's (Fsnep) Impact On Selected Food And Nutrition Behaviors Among Texans, Jenna Anding, Rickie D. Fletcher, Peggy Van Laanen, Cheryl Supak Dec 2001

The Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program's (Fsnep) Impact On Selected Food And Nutrition Behaviors Among Texans, Jenna Anding, Rickie D. Fletcher, Peggy Van Laanen, Cheryl Supak

Journal of Extension

The Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP) focuses on improving the dietary intakes and food safety and food resource management skills among limited resource individuals. To assess its impact, a telephone survey was administered to participants to assess changes in 20 food and nutrition behaviors. Subjects (n=459) reported improvements in all identified behaviors upon completion of the FSNEP program (p < .0001). Results suggest that the FSNEP is improving food and nutrition behaviors among limited-resource individuals.

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What Do You Know About Your Clients? Implications For Extension Financial Management Training, Don Breazeale, Gordon Myer, George Hill Dec 2001

What Do You Know About Your Clients? Implications For Extension Financial Management Training, Don Breazeale, Gordon Myer, George Hill

Journal of Extension

The study reported here sought to determine the financial management training needs of agricultural producers in Nevada. Two groups were surveyed via an investigator-designed questionnaire, participants who enrolled in a tax management program and non-participants who chose not to enroll. The results indicate that the two groups are demographically alike. While the non-participant group reported lower financial management knowledge, they indicated that they would not be willing to attend future Extension financial management training events. Therefore, it is recommended that additional study determine why and if a reallocation of resources to reach this group is warranted.

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Seniors Can: Enhancing Independence For Older Adults, Claudia Collins Dec 2001

Seniors Can: Enhancing Independence For Older Adults, Claudia Collins

Journal of Extension

Seniors CAN is an Extension wellness program for older adults that works! With the growth of the aging population, Extension is trying to provide useful programming for seniors. Seniors CAN models the crucial step of incorporating wellness behavior changes into everyday life. The program's main purpose is to enhance older adults' independent living skills by increasing their ability to decipher the overwhelming body of wellness information and increasing their sense of control over their lives. Preliminary data analysis suggests that this interactive educational program for seniors can positively affect their sense of control and produce some immediate behavior changes that …

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Dollars For Answers, F Dean Miner Jr, James V. Barnhill Dec 2001

Dollars For Answers, F Dean Miner Jr, James V. Barnhill

Journal of Extension

A lively meeting with lots of involvement by participants is a goal of Extension educators regardless of the topic of discussion. County agents in Utah have developed a game show approach to instruction at seminars and training sessions that does just that. This article describes the techniques they use to build question and answer interaction into a fun, yet effective teaching environment. By providing small cash or prize incentives for participants and including a healthy dose of humor in the process, instructors can involve more people, broaden the scope of discussion, and improve the atmosphere for learning.

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Raleigh County, West Virginia Student Transition From Elementary To Middle School Extension Program, R Dewayne Mcgrady, Patrick Nestor Dec 2001

Raleigh County, West Virginia Student Transition From Elementary To Middle School Extension Program, R Dewayne Mcgrady, Patrick Nestor

Journal of Extension

The transition to middle school brings apprehension to both students and parents. The Raleigh County Transition Camp offers students a 1-week camping experience to help prepare them for junior high school. The evaluation for the 1999 program revealed that students who attended the program increased their levels of excitement and enthusiasm toward attending junior high school. Conversely, camping program attendees experienced decreased levels of anxiety toward attending a new school.

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The Value Orientations Method: A Tool To Help Understand Cultural Differences, Tom Gallagher Dec 2001

The Value Orientations Method: A Tool To Help Understand Cultural Differences, Tom Gallagher

Journal of Extension

To work with people of other cultures, it's important to understand their "world view." The Value Orientation Method (VOM) provides a way to understand core cultural differences related to five basic human concerns, or orientations. The method has been used widely in cross-cultural situations, including in higher education, health services, and conflict resolution. A 16-question oral survey is available and can be used for formal research about cultural differences or informally in training to help people become aware of and work with cultural differences at the individual and institutional levels.

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"Booster Shots" For Post-In-Service Learning, Claudia C. Mincemoyer, Daniel F. Perkins Dec 2001

"Booster Shots" For Post-In-Service Learning, Claudia C. Mincemoyer, Daniel F. Perkins

Journal of Extension

A technique to reinforce learning and encourage program application after an in-service training was developed in Pennsylvania. Monthly "booster shots" are sent electronically to participants to highlight a resource or reinforce a concept from the in-service. This stimulates application of information in local educational programming. Response to the boosters has remained positive for over a year after the in-service.

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An Ounce Of Prevention: Addressing Birth Defects Related To Folic Acid, Alcohol And Tobacco, A High School Curriculum, Brenda Bell Dec 2001

An Ounce Of Prevention: Addressing Birth Defects Related To Folic Acid, Alcohol And Tobacco, A High School Curriculum, Brenda Bell

Journal of Extension

Students in Missouri schools are learning about the preventive factor of birth defects related to folic acid in the diet, and alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy. A comprehensive new curriculum was developed and implemented as a joint project of University of Missouri Extension and Health Sciences-Genetics. Topics include: prenatal development, birth defects, folic acid, alcohol, tobacco, pre-pregnancy planning, pre-natal screening and diagnosis, and genetic counseling. 80% of Missouri school districts and 74% of Missouri Department of Health county offices received the curriculum.

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Real-Time Distributed Scheduling In Non-Guaranteed Networks Within A Quality Of Service Framework, Hisham Nabil El-Zahhar Dec 2001

Real-Time Distributed Scheduling In Non-Guaranteed Networks Within A Quality Of Service Framework, Hisham Nabil El-Zahhar

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Comparative Study Of Bureaucratic Corruption In Egypt And France, Radwa Abdel Wahab Al Gaaly Dec 2001

Comparative Study Of Bureaucratic Corruption In Egypt And France, Radwa Abdel Wahab Al Gaaly

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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The Role Of Human Rights Groups In Promoting The Democratization Process In Egypt, Mona Ali El Roby Fathalla Dec 2001

The Role Of Human Rights Groups In Promoting The Democratization Process In Egypt, Mona Ali El Roby Fathalla

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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The Egyptian-Syrian Unity, 1958-1961, Nael Mohamed Shama Dec 2001

The Egyptian-Syrian Unity, 1958-1961, Nael Mohamed Shama

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Bs News Dec 2001

Bs News

Building Services Engineering

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Dorothy Brinson Dec 2001

Dorothy Brinson

African American Funeral Programs

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Projection-Based Image Registration In The Presence Of Fixed-Pattern Noise, Ernest Armstrong, Stephen C. Cain, Majeed M. Hayat Dec 2001

Projection-Based Image Registration In The Presence Of Fixed-Pattern Noise, Ernest Armstrong, Stephen C. Cain, Majeed M. Hayat

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research and Publications

A computationally efficient method for image registration is investigated that can achieve an improved performance over the traditional two-dimensional (2-D) cross-correlation-based techniques in the presence of both fixed-pattern and temporal noise. The method relies on transforming each image in the sequence of frames into two vector projections formed by accumulating pixel values along the rows and columns of the image. The vector projections corresponding to successive frames are in turn used to estimate the individual horizontal and vertical components of the shift by means of a one-dimensional (1-D) cross-correlation-based estimator. While gradient-based shift estimation techniques are computationally efficient, they often …

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The Catalyst, December 2001, Illinois State University, Center For The Advancement Of Teaching Dec 2001

The Catalyst, December 2001, Illinois State University, Center For The Advancement Of Teaching

The CATalyst

Newsletter of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching (CAT) at Illinois State University

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Effects Of Deadline Contingencies In A Web-Based Course On Html, Tina L. Majchrzak Dec 2001

Effects Of Deadline Contingencies In A Web-Based Course On Html, Tina L. Majchrzak

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Current learner-centered trends, such as supplying students with content on demand (CoD), coupled with research findings that indicate distributed practice is superior to massed practice in terms of increased memory function and that the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) is superior to traditional instruction in terms of academic achievement, content retention, and student satisfaction, prompted an investigation merging these two lines of research. Although PSI is more feasible today based on advances in technology and students prefer its self-paced component, they often procrastinate. In fact, this problem is resurfacing in distance education courses and is reflected in low completion rates …

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Transforming Defense An Era Of Peace And Prosperity, Conrad C. Crane Dr. Dec 2001

Transforming Defense An Era Of Peace And Prosperity, Conrad C. Crane Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

The ideas and issues presented in this collection of papers from the Twelfth Annual Strategy Conference conducted by the U.S. Army War College in April 2001 will educate and inform anyone interested in the past and future course of American defense reform. Though conference attendees had many differing opinions about the barriers to defense transformation and how to overcome them, a broad consensus formed that some change is essential to meet future security requirements. They observed at the time that it is ironic that the peace which creates the prosperity and wealth to fund transformation and permits a window of …

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Dit Independent , 1st.-31st. Of December, 2001, Dit:Students Union Dec 2001

Dit Independent , 1st.-31st. Of December, 2001, Dit:Students Union

DIT Student Union

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Talk Around The Coffeepot: A Key To Cultural Change Toward Diversity, Ann C. Schauber Dec 2001

Talk Around The Coffeepot: A Key To Cultural Change Toward Diversity, Ann C. Schauber

Journal of Extension

Leading a state Extension organization to become effective in a culturally diverse society takes a deliberate organizational culture change to incorporate diverse perspectives. One way to change Extension's organizational culture is to identify and then change the organizational diversity climate. Climate, integral to culture, changes more readily than culture. Findings from a qualitative study of Oregon State University Extension's climate toward diversity revealed supportive, defensive, and uncertain dimensions. Applying the results of this assessment to the development and implementation of a strategic plan, OSU Extension is now on a charted course to become more relevant in a culturally diverse society.

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