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Teachers' Perceived Barriers To Using Computers And The Internet For Instruction, Lisa M. Thompson

The Corinthian

The purpose of this study was to identify the three most frequently reported barriers to using computers and the Internet for instruction. This descriptive, survey study used a 17-item survey to gauge the responses of 15 High School InTech educators at Macon State College in Macon, Georgia. The three barriers most frequently reported, among the "Moderate barrier" and "Great barrier" rankings, were "not enough computers"; "outdated, incompatible, or unreliable computers"; and "lack of release time for teachers to learn, practice, or plan ways to use computers or the Internet." These perceived barriers must be addressed in order to increase the …

Impact Of Globalisation On Information Seeking: The Role Of Cultural Lenses And Indigenous Knowledge, Ardis Hanson

Dean's Office Publications

How can understanding cultural lenses help us rethink constructs that have been taken for granted and assist in identifying new problems of significance in the delivery of information and the establishment of discrete, culturally based cyber-communities? With the increased access of global information, a critical question is how does an individual (or political entity) acquire information that is bias-free as possible that can be reviewed and interpreted in the appropriate context (indigenous knowledge). This paper attempts to provide a discussion of cultural lenses and indigenous knowledge in the development of information seeking behaviours and the design of information systems.

The No-Kill Controversy: Manifest And Latent Sources Of Tension, Arnold Arluke

State of the Animals 2003

Although some argue that everyone in the debate shares a passionate concern for the welfare of animals, a rift over this issue divides the shelter community. Ultimately, the best interests of animals may not be best addressed in a climate of controversy and criticism. To understand and perhaps reduce this controversy, the tensions fueling the no-kill conflict need to be identified and the breadth of the gulf separating its two camps assessed.

Religion And Animals: A Changing Scene, Paul Waldau

State of the Animals 2003

For protections to evolve to include nonhuman species, religions— through their leaders, their institutions, and above all their believers— must take seriously the important role that they have played, and certainly will continue to play, in humans’ engagement with the lives beyond our species line. Religions have such a central role in the transmission of basic images and values regarding living beings that, without their help, the problem of the species line will not be solved in this century. A central question for this century is whether influential religious institutions will continue to convey images that radically and absolutely dismiss …

The Eu Ban On Battery Cages: History And Prospects, Michael C. Appleby

State of the Animals 2003

On June 15, 1999, the European Union (EU) passed a directive on the welfare of laying hens, requiring that battery cages (so called because they are arranged in batteries of rows and tiers) be phased out by 2012. Enriched laying cages (which may also be arranged in batteries but which provide increased area and height, when compared with conventional cages, and a perch, nest box, and litter area) will still be allowed. This chapter outlines how this directive came about, and the social, economic, and political issues involved. It considers prospects for the future, both within and outside the EU, …

Companion Animal Demographics In The United States: A Historical Perspective, Elizabeth A. Clancy, Andrew N. Rowan

State of the Animals 2003

Modern American society recognizes the crucial role of data and information in evaluating and effectively addressing societal problems. Americans are bombarded with information on the economy, public health, social and psychological attitude trends, and other matters that are considered important. For example, no self-respecting politician would think of launching a political campaign or initiative without some sense of what the public might be worrying about. Addressing pet population issues should be no different. Data are needed in order to define the nature and scope of the dog and cat demographic challenge. Data can help people to understand the impact of …

Humane Education Past, Present, And Future, Bernard Unti, Bill Derosa

State of the Animals 2003

From the earliest years of organized animal protection in North America, humane education— the attempt to inculcate the kindness-to-animals ethic through formal or informal instruction of children— has been cast as a fruitful response to the challenge of reducing the abuse and neglect of animals. Yet, almost 140 years after the movement’s formation, humane education remains largely the province of local societies for the prevention of cruelty and their educational divisions—if they have such divisions. Efforts to institutionalize the teaching of humane treatment of animals within the larger framework of the American educational establishment have had only limited success. Moreover, …

Farm Disease Crises In The United Kingdom: Lessons To Be Learned, Michael C. Appleby

State of the Animals 2003

Over the last fifteen years, a diverse succession of disease-related crises has befallen farm animal and food industries in the United Kingdom. Some have involved animal health, with little risk to humans. Some have involved human health, with animals acting as a reservoir for infection but little affected themselves. Some, however— including the most alarming— have involved both animal and human health through zoonoses, diseases transmittable from animal to human. All of these crises are linked in the public mind and in many commentaries, and indeed there are issues that many of them share. The most common of these is …

Wild Horses And Burros In The United States, Allen T. Rutberg

State of the Animals 2003

Treatment of wild horses and burros has improved remarkably over the last fifty years. In the mid-twentieth century, free-ranging horses and burros suffered horribly at the hands of “mustangers” who captured them at will and whim, sometimes using the most brutal of techniques, including aerial pursuit and shooting or crippling key herd members. The horses were packed into livestock trucks hurt, bleeding, and exhausted, and shipped to slaughter without stopping for rest or watering (Ryden 1999). Unprotected by law, only the good will of a few ranchers protected these abused animals. Public awareness of the plight of the wild horses …

Horse Welfare Since 1950, Katherine A. Houpt, Natalie Waran

State of the Animals 2003

There are approximately 6.9 million horses in the United States, more than in any other country in the world (American Horse Council 2000) (Table 1). That fact alone should inspire Americans to improve equine welfare, although it must be said that the state of domesticated horses is better now than it was fifty years ago.

At the turn of the millennium, the most pressing welfare issues of the domestic horse surround conditions found in slaughter and transport to slaughter; pari-mutuel racing; the pregnant mare urine (PMU) industry; the competitive and show industry; and in the development of husbandry-related stereotypes. (Urban …

Toxicology And New Social Ethics For Animals, Bernard E. Rollin

Experimentation Collection

The issue of animal treatment has emerged as a major social concern over the past three decades. This ramified in a new ethic for animal treatment that goes beyond concern about cruelty and attempts to eliminate animal pain and suffering, whatever its source. This is evidenced by laws governing animal research in many countries. Insofar as toxicology can entail significant and prolonged animal suffering, it is at loggerheads with this new ethic. Ways are suggested for the toxicological community to put itself in harmony with the ethic and thereby preserve its autonomy.

State Of The University Address 2003, Shirley Strum Kenny

State of the University Address

No abstract provided.

2002-03 Panther Wrestling, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Season Preview --2-3
--Coaching Staff --4-6
--Meet the Panthers --7-15
--UNI --16-18
--Flashback --19-23
--Records --24-36
--Miscellaneous --37-IBC

2003 Volleyball, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--2003 Schedule --1
--2003 Roster --2
--Panther Volleyball Tradition --3
--2003 Outlook --4-5
--Coaching Staff --6-7
--Player Profiles --8-16
--2002 Statistics/Match Results --17-18
--2002 Recap --19
--University of Northern Iowa --20
--UNI Athletic Administration --21
--Missouri Valley Conference --22
--Record Book --22-28
--UNI Volleyball Honors & Awards •• 29
--The West Gym --30
--Year-by-Year Results --31-35
--Series History --37
--Opponent Information --38-40
--Panthers Step Up --40

University Of Northern Iowa Basketball (Men's) 2002-2003, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

Covering the Panthers
--Media Information --2-3
--Media Outlets --4
--MVC --5-6
Why UNI
--Facilities --8
--Strength & Conditioning --9
--Academics --10
--Sports Medicine --11
--Alumni --12
--The Campus --102
--Administration --103
The Staff
--Coach McDermott --14-16
--Assistants --17-19
--Support Staff --20
2002-03
--Rosters --22-23
--Outlook --24-25
--Bios --26-43
Opponents
--Non-Conference --45-48
--Conference --49-53
--MVC Composite Schedule --54-55
--Series Records --56
--Records vs. 2002-03 Opponents --57
The Review
--The Review --59-60
--Stats --61-66
--MVC Stats --67-71
--Game Summaries --72-75
History
--Coaches --77-78
--Honor Roll --79-80
--Yearly Stats --81
--Records --82-86
--Annual Leaders --87-88
--UNI-Dome Records --89
--Post-Season --90-94
--Year-by-Year --95-100

Of Visions, Values, And Voices: Consolidating Acpa And Naspa, Michael D. Coomes, Maureen E. Wilson, Janice J. Gerda

Higher Education and Student Affairs Faculty Publications

In this paper, we discuss the history of the two organizations and the history of other attempts at organizational consolidation; explore the similarities and differences in the organizations’ missions and values, structures, and activities; and consider each organization’s unique characteristics. We conclude with a set of recommendations concerning organizational consolidation and will raise a number of pertinent questions we feel the profession must address as it considers consolidating ACPA and NASPA.

There Is A New Trend Of Corporate "Death Care:" Let The Buyer Beware, Ashley Hunt

Nova Law Review

No abstract provided.

Course And Curricular Updates To The California Polytechnic State University 2003-2005 Catalog, Academic Affairs, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Financial Analysts And Enron: Asleep At The Wheel?, Arline Savage, Cynthia Miree

Accounting

We attempt to replicate the duties of financial analysts by performing accounting and financial analyses for Enron, using information contained in the firm's Security and Exchange Commission filings and in annual and quarterly reports that were available to analysts prior to the firm's collapse. We focus on Enron accounting policies, estimates, and financial measures that reflect the key risk areas that we identified in our strategy analysis.

Given that the purpose of accounting analysis is to evaluate the degree to which a firm's accounting system captures its underlying economic reality, we attempt to assess the degree of distortion in Enron's …

2003-04 Uni Men's Basketball, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--2003-04 Panther Basketball --2
--Media Information --3-4
--The Missouri Valley Conference --5-6
--Students First --8
--Administration --9
--Athletic Highlights from 2002-03 --10
--Life After Basketball --11
--Commitment to Facilities --12-13
--Strength and Conditioning --14
--Sports Medicine --15
--Academic Support --16
--Meet the Staff --18-24
--Behind the Scenes --25
--UNI Rosters --26
--2003-04 Outlook --28-29
--Seniors --30-33
--Juniors --34-41
--Sophomores --42-45
--Newcomers --46-49
--Active Players Career Game-by-Game --50-52
--2003-04 Non-Conference Opponents --54-57
--2003-04 MVC Opponents --58-62
--Records vs. 2003-04 Opponents --63
--MVC Composite Schedule --64-65
--Record Against Opponents --66
--2002-03 Review --68-69
--2002-03 Senior Class --70
--2002-03 Statistics --71-84
--Program …

Dairy Digest 2003, South Dakota State University Dairy Club

Dairy Digest

No abstract provided.

The Is Core - Xi: Sorting Out Issues About The Core, Scope, And Identity Of The Is Field, Steven Alter

Business Analytics and Information Systems

Debates about the core and the scope of the IS field and about whether the core and scope are related to a crisis in the field have smoldered for many years. This article is a response to ten articles submitted by members of the CAIS Editorial Board who accepted an invitation to contribute to a debate about the core and scope of the IS field. Those articles were written as responses to Benbasat and Zmud’s [2003] article “The Identity Crisis Within the IS Discipline: Defining and Communicating the Discipline’s Core Properties” and my rebuttal [Alter 2003b] entitled “Sidestepping the IT …

Community Needs Assessment Guide, Cesar Chavez Foundation

Guides

To ensure students have a clear understanding of the importance of a community needs assessment, gauge their understanding of “community” and “need.”

Men's Basketball 2003-2004, Sacred Heart University

Athletics

Head coach and coaching staff, season outlook, roster, player bios, university profile and administration, 2002-03 statistics, record book, series standing, post season standing, year by year leaders and 2002-03 NEC standings.

2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog, Sacred Heart University

Graduate & Undergraduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Nsu Achievements - Winter 2003, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Achievements

No abstract provided.

Adult Crime, Adult Time: Punishing Violent Youth In The Adult Criminal Justice System, David Myers

Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

Contemporary concerns about youth violence and related legislative reforms have resulted in greater numbers of adolescent offenders being handled in the adult criminal justice system. Although some past research suggests that juveniles transferred to adult court often receive somewhat lenient treatment, more recent studies focusing on violent youthful offenders have found the adult system to be more punitive in nature. This study examined this issue for 557 violent youths fromPennsylvania, of which 138 were judicially waived to adult court. Statistical analyses revealed that, in terms of punishment certainty, severity, and swiftness, juveniles transferred to adult court were treated more harshly …

Ua19/16/1 Wku Football Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

2003 football media guide produced by WKU Athletic Media Relations, includes athletic records and statistics, photographs, schedule and information regarding opponents.

Cpa Expert 2003 Fall, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

The Potential Relevance To The United States Of The European Union's Newly Adopted Regulatory Framework For Telecommunications, J. Scott Marcus

Colorado Technology Law Journal

No abstract provided.