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A Uniform National System Of Mediation In The United States: Requiring National Training Standards And Guidelines For Mediators And State Mediation Programs, Brien Wassner

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

The necessity for establishing a uniform system of mediation training for mediators in the United States is evidenced by the inconsistencies in both the training of mediators throughout the country and the roles assumed by mediators during mediation. The more formal conception of mediation can be traced back to the 1976 Pound Conference, however mediation in general is much older than twenty-six years, and has since continuously evolved. Moreover, the concept of mediation, as defined by statute, training, and thereafter, licensing, varies amongst the states as well. Mediation provides a viable alternative to the rigid state and federal judicial systems’ …

Threats, Free Speech, And The Jurisprudence Of The Federal Criminal Law, G. Robert Blakey, Brian J. Murray

Journal Articles

In these materials, we set out a road map for the task of reforming the jurisprudence of threats and an articulation of its rationale under the First Amendment. In addition, we examine the basic jurisprudence of the federal criminal law, in particular, its traditional roots in notions of individual responsibility based on personal conduct and state of mind. In Part I, we analyze the district court and the Ninth Circuit opinions in the American Coalition litigation. In Part II, we trace the traditional theory and practice of free speech under the First Amendment, rooted in the history and various rationales …

The Christian Reformed Church Periodical Index: A Local Solution To Indexing Periodicals, Greg Sennema

Library Publications

This article describes the creation of a web-based database that indexes less well-known periodical titles of importance to scholars in the Christian Reformed Church, and generally not covered by other indexing services. The author explains how the data from the index, originally stored in a card catalog, was moved online to a text-based system, and eventually into its present form in a web-based system. Highlighting some of the challenges that were overcome in creating this resource, brief details are provided on how the data is stored and retrieved in the web environment, on how the data are searched and presented …

Third-Party Voting In Gubernatorial Elections: A Study Of Angus King Of Maine And Jesse Ventura Of Minnesota, Howard J. Gold

Government: Faculty Publications

This article analyzes the election of gubernatorial candidates Angus King of Maine (1994 and 1998) and Jesse Ventura of Minnesota (1998) in an attempt to determine the factors that produced these third-party victories. Previous studies point to a "culture of independence" explanation for third-party success. This approach focuses on attributes of the electorate, such as anti-partisan sentiment, previous support for a third-party candidate, economic discontent, issue concerns, and youth. Using VNS exit poll data and a multinomial logit model, I find that only two factors-anti-partisan sentiment and prior support for a third-party candidate-are powerful explanations for the success of both …

The Case Method: An Enhancement To Curriculum In Aviation Management Course Work, D. Scott Worrells

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

This study defines case method from a practical application perspective, in a specific aviation curriculum environment. A detailed discussion of the application of the case method in four courses in the Aviation Management department of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is provided. This discussion describes the evolution of the process first applied in the spring semester of 1996. A survey of student perceptions of the case method was conducted over a four-year period. The survey instrument, methodology, population, questions, and responses is discussed. Preliminary evaluation of the data indicates that student respondents "agree" …

Students' Attitudes Towards Writing And The Development Of Academic Writing Skills, Bojana Petric

The Writing Center Journal

No abstract provided.

Taxonomy For The Study Of Translation In Comparative Cultural Studies, Steven Tötösy De Zepetnek

CLCWeb Library

No abstract provided.

The Electromyographic Assessment Of Back Muscle Weakness And Muscle Composition: Reliability And Validity Issues, Christian Larivière, A. Bertrand Arsenault, Denis Gravel, Denis Gagnon, Patrick Loisel, Roger Vadeboncoeur

Études primaires

No abstract provided.

Center For Psychological Studies 2002-2003 Catalog, Nova Southeastern University

College of Psychological Services / College of Psychology Postgraduate Student and Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Center For Psychological Studies Master's Programs, Nova Southeastern University

College of Psychological Services / College of Psychology Postgraduate Student and Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Writing Our Way Through: The Pre-Existence Of Emotive-Response Discourse In Student-Authored Text And How To Encourage More Of It, Ed Comber

Language Arts Journal of Michigan

No abstract provided.

Writing As Healing: A Risk/Reward Crucible For Students And Teachers, John Dinan

Language Arts Journal of Michigan

No abstract provided.

Music Collections In American Public Libraries, Linda B. Fairtile, Karen M. Burke

University Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications

This article presents a broad survey of music collections in public libraries in the United States. Characteristics common to the majority of American public libraries are discussed, including origin, funding, and mission as an educational institution. Using a 1949 survey compiled by Otto Luening, Music Materials and the Public Library, as a basis for comparison, the authors surveyed seven libraries representing one or more of the following communities: small towns, school districts with nationally recognized music education programs, large cities, and locations associated recognizably "American" musical styles (e.g., New Orleans and jazz). The results this informal web survey demonstrate …

An Investigation Into The Concepts And Applicability Of Agent Technologies, Anne White

Theses

The software world is one of great richness and diversity

Even though the concept of software agents date back to the days of AI (Artificial Intelligence) work (1970’s) the word “Agent” is currently in vogue in the computing press and computer science communities.

This thesis presents a review of the ongoing evolution of software agents, places agents in context within today’s software domain, and takes a closer look at the ongoing debate of what really constitutes an '"Agenf\ The numerous dimensions of classification are studied and an opinion of the attributes that an agent should encompass is put forward. Leading …

Law Schools As Legal Education Centers, Martin H. Belsky

Akron Law Faculty Publications

Legal education in the early twentieth century was divided into three concurrent paths-study at one of the "elite" law schools, consisting of mostly full-time students already possessing a college degree; study at one of the other mostly part-time practice based schools; and a course of study with a practitioner/mentor outside of formal educational institutions. ... Graduation was a serious event, as students were already thinking about passing the bar exam. ... Some of the reasons that law schools can deliver legal education to elementary and secondary students, obviously apply to junior college, college, and non-law school graduate and professional education …

Use And Limits Of Syllogistic Reasoning In Briefing Cases, Wilson R. Huhn

Akron Law Faculty Publications

During the nineteenth century, law was equated with science, and legal reasoning was thought to be a species of deductive logic. Consistent with this notion, judicial opinions have traditionally been summarized in the form of syllogisms, that is, as arguments of deductive logic. More specifically, judicial opinions have been described as chains of syllogisms, reasoning from base premises to ultimate conclusions. The principal thrust of this article is to demonstrate that in hard cases, judicial reasoning proceeds not by way of deduction, but by evaluation and balancing.

Accordingly, Part II of this article compares law with science. Historically, law was …

Random Vs. Suspicion-Based Drug Testing In The Public Schools -- A Surprising Civil Liberties Dilemma, Martin H. Belsky

Akron Law Faculty Publications

The Tecumseh School District had a policy that all students who wished to participate in extracurricular activities that involved some sort of competition had to agree to drug testing before the competition and then randomly thereafter. ... Those selected for accusatory drug testing might be perceived to be wearing a "badge of shame" and be subject to the arbitrary whim of an administrator. ... Vernonia involved a rule requiring drug testing as a condition for participation in extracurricular competitive sports. ... In Earls, the Tecumseh School District adopted a "Student Activities Drug Testing Policy" that required all students who wished …

Moments Of Clarity, Maria Kannianen

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

No abstract provided.

Communication And Social Skills In The Context Of Close Relationships Of Socially Anxious And Nonanxious Individuals, Jennie Graff-Dolezal

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

No abstract provided.

Behavioral Measures From A Computer Simulation Of A Slot Machine Using A Within-Subjects Design, Andrew E. Brandt

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

No abstract provided.

Minding The Meaning Of Wilderness: Investigating The Tensions And Complexities Inherent In Wilderness Visitors' Experience Narratives, Brian S. Glaspell

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

No abstract provided.

The Effectiveness Of Catholic College And University Student Discipline/Judicial Processes As Measured By The Recidivism Rate, Frances L. O'Reilly

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of Revisionist Theories In Criminal Insanity Jurisprudence, Jacob Reeves Camp

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

No abstract provided.

Code-Switching Behavior In Email Writing Among Fluent Bilinguals Of Bulgarian And English, Kalina S. Stoyanova

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

No abstract provided.

Pronunciation Of English As A Second Or Foreign Language Learners [Sic] : The Reexamination Of Teaching Pronunciation, Yukari Ryu

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

No abstract provided.

Rurality For Whom? An Analysis Of The Country Life Movement And Its Expression In The Orchard Homes District Western Montana 1900-1930, Rebecca A. Markussen

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

No abstract provided.

Motivations And Gratifications For Selecting A Niche Television Channel: Byu Television, Diena L. Simmons

Theses and Dissertations

The growth of direct broadcast satellite television distribution to the home as a viable competitor to cable and terrestrial broadcast has fostered the availability of special interest or niche channels and therefore provided greater choice to the viewer. This study, based on uses and gratifications theory, examined the relationships among ritual and instrumental viewing motivations and satisfactions, viewer religiosity, and viewing attentiveness as they related to the selection of a niche television channel, Brigham Young University Television.
The uses and gratification approach provides an appropriate framework for studying "media consumption, the interrelated nature of television user motives, and the relationships …

Are Humans Risk-Sensitive Foragers? An Experimental Model, Heide K. Deditius-Island

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

No abstract provided.

Transactions Ofthe Nebraska Academy Of Sciences: Volume 28, 2002 Table Of Contents

Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences and Affiliated Societies

Table of Contents

Editorial Contents

Nebraska Academy of Sciences, Inc..........................inside front cover

Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science..........................inside front cover

Nebraska Executive Committee, Policy Committee..........................ii

Editorial Board..........................iv

Preparation of manuscripts..........................inside back cover

Papers

Additions to the lichen flora of Nebraska (Robert S. Egan, Sara Morgan, Clifford M. Wetmore, and Douglas Ladd)..........................1

Germination of threadleaf sedge (Cyperaceae: Carex filifolia) (Gina R. Tichota and James Stubbendieck)..........................15

Morphological variation of Alloereadium lobatum (Digenea: Allocreadiidae) in the creek chub, Semotilus atromaeulatus (Osteichthyes: Cyprinidae), in Nebraska, USA (Monte S. Willis)..........................21

Insects and the native vegetation of Nebraska (Brett C. Ratcliffe and Paul C. Hammond)..........................29 …

Reparations And The Colonial Dilemma: The Insurmountable Hurdles And Yet Transformative Benefits, Ediberto Román

Faculty Publications

The Seventh Annual Latina and Latino Critical Race Theory ("LatCrit") Conference held in May 2002 at the University of Oregon, not unlike other efforts in the movement, addressed a panoply of challenging, provocative, and controversial issues. Perhaps one the most intellectually interesting and yet troubling panels addressed reparations for the inhabitants of United States' colonial territories. Specifically, the panel was titled "Reparations, Redress, and Remedies: Undoing the Legacy of Colonialism and Imperialism." Members of the academy as well as a representative of Puerto Rico's Independence Party participated in a lively discussion and debate. Although the articles resulting from this panel …