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The Universities’ Role In Assisting States In Obtaining Highly Qualified Teachers, Beth E. Ackerman, Karen L. Parker, Pat Burgess

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The Virginia Department of Education solicited proposals from colleges and universities with approved programs in special education to provide coursework and activities for teachers to gain competencies required for special education endorsements. The department was specifically interested in innovative delivery formats that addressed special education personnel needs while being responsive to the demands of working professionals. Liberty University was one of the eligible applicants of this grant as they offered courses through distance learning for teachers across the Commonwealth to complete the requirements for standard special education licensure. The grant funds provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia and support offered …

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 6 No. 6 (November 15, 2004), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.

Recruitment Of Students Of Color Panel Discussion, Robert K. Page, George A. Jackson, Stephan Reyes

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

No abstract provided.

Perceptions Of Minority Student Athletes On Predominantly White Campuses, Paul Miles

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

Perceptions of Minority Student Athletes on Predominantly White Campuses: Life After Sports

Hawk Link Retention Program, Robert N. Page Jr., Juan Izaguirre

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

Parents, faculty, and staff have preached the importance of the student's first year in college. Critical as this time is, many students view their freshman year as a time to experience everything that they can get involved in that is associated with college life. Unfortunately, some of these experiences are not as productive and can lead to a difficult first year which they will constantly battle the rest of their college days.

Multicultural Faculty And The Challenges They Face From Students And Administration: A Multiracial Perspective, Sloane M. Signal, Luis Peon-Casanova, Michele S. Foss

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

The identification of stereotypes and challenges multiracial faculty face from students and administrators, including an examination of ways to effectively deal with these stereotypes and challenges, and how all faculty of color can work to bring these issues to the forefront and change the perceptions of students and administrators.

Why Don't They Stay? Exploring Supervisors' Level Of Intercultural Sensitivity And Employee Perceptions Of Fairness In The Workplace, Gina S. Matkin

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

"My supervisor is nice, but she/he just doesn't understand me!" This statement may help explain some of the mixed success for predominantly white workplaces in retaining people of color. This presentation outlines a dissertation study exploring the relationship between intercultural sensitivity of leaders, and followers' ratings of workplace fairness. Demographic similarity or difference between supervisor and supervisee will also be considered as a moderating variable. Findings may help us to better understand how workplace relationships impact issues related to retention.

Struggling With Declining Diversity In Professional Programs, Sandra K. Squires, Melodee Landis

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

In 2001, women faculty began a study of minority enrollment in UNO's College of Education. They'll overview their demographic analysis, review of the literature, interviews, collaborative efforts with Latino and Native American community agencies and other struggles as white women trying to address the decline of diversity in their institution.

The Welcome Theory: An Explanation For The Decreasing Number Of African Americans In Baseball, David C. Ogden

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

The percentage of African Americans on the rosters of major league baseball teams is at a 30-year low, while the percentage of Caucasian players in the major leagues has remained relatively stable. Research indicates that the number of African Americans will continue to drop. The Welcome Theory uses several theoretical perspectives to explore why African Americans have turned away from baseball and embraced other sports, such as basketball. The theory has implications for designing sports programs that socialize youth into sports.

Spartan Daily, November 15, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 54

An Interview With Dr. Jim Gollogly Of Rosecharities, Cambodia, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The tale of how the English-born orthopedic surgeon landed in Cambodia begins in Fairbanks, Alaska. "One summer evening I was sitting with my buddies, drinking beer. They were all talking about going on sabbatical for the winter. I thought, 'Why couldn't I take a sabbatical?'"

Engaging Non-State Actors In The Fight Against Landmines: A Key To Negotiating Peace In Colombia, Elisabeth Reusse-Decrey

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Today, one of the populations in the world that suffers the most from landmine use by armed non-state actors (NSAs) is the population of Colombia. Since 2003, Geneva Call, a humanitarian, independent and neutral international organisation dedicated to engaging NSAs in a total ban against anti-personnel landmines, has established a line of communication with Colombian armed groups. With the support of the national government and the collaboration of the Colombian Campaign Against Landmines—a partner organisation—representatives of Geneva Call have met with members of the government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in Colombia, other local and indigenous organisations, as well as members …

The Statesman, V. 48, I. 21, State University Of New York At Stony Brook

Stony Brook Statesman-Sucolian

v. 48, i. 21

Current, November 15, 2004, University Of Missouri-St. Louis

Current (2000s)

No abstract provided.

Columbia Chronicle (11/15/2004), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from November 15, 2004 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 38, Number 8. Cover story: "Pro-union staff files complaint against college" Editor-in-Chief: Andrew Greiner

Termination Of Minor's Pregnancy. Waiting Period And Parental Notification. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

Initiatives

TERMINATION OF MINOR'S PREGNANCY. WAITING PERIOD AND PARENTAL NOTIFICATION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Amends California Constitution to bar abortion on unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor's parent/legal guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver. Permits judicial waiver of notice based on clear and convincing evidence of minor's maturity or minor's best interests. Physician must report abortions performed on minors and State shall compile statistics. Authorizes monetary damages for violation. Minor must consent to abortion unless mentally incapable or in medical emergency. Permits judicial relief if minor's consent to abortion is coerced. Summary of estimate by Legislative …

Still Not The Stars: African Americans As Social Minorities In Television Advertising , Karie L. Hollerbach, Walter B. Jaehnig

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

Advertising can either provoke or prevent cultural change. It articulates ideas about social class, cultural values. and societal power. African Americans are still being presented in television advertising as members of social minorities who are less likely to speak, to assume positions of authority, or to personify dominant middle class values in America.

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting For November 15, 2004, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• EPC Business
• Retention Survey
• Parking Report
• Cultural Activities Report
• PRPC Updates
• FSEC Substitutes
• Social Security Number Email
• Faculty Evaluation Committee
• Salary Increase Distribution
• Committees
• Resolution to Work with Students
• Library Endowment

Counselor, Vol. 25, No. 13, November 15, 2004, New York Law School

New York Law School Community Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Ada News - 11/15/2004, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Monitor Newsletter November 15, 2004, Bowling Green State University

Monitor

Official Publication of Bowling Green State University for Faculty and Staff

The Collegian (2004-11-15), Sonia Mejia

UTB/TSC Archives - The Collegian [Newspaper]

Vol. 57, No. 14

2004 - 2005 Bulletin, Loma Linda University

School of Allied Health Professions Bulletins

Loma Linda University
School of Allied Health Professions
Bulletin 2004-2005

Volume 92, Number 1, November 15, 2003(sic)(2004)

Vol. 27, No. 11 (November 15, 2004)

Indiana Law Annotated

No abstract provided.

November 15, 2004 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Daily Eastern News: November 15, 2004, Eastern Illinois University

November

No abstract provided.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 029, Number 16, November 15, 2004, Grand Valley State University

2004-2005, Volume 29

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Struggling With Declining Diversity In Professional Programs, Sandra Squires, Melodee Landis

Special Education and Communication Disorders Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

In 2001, women faculty began a study of minority enrollment in UNO's College of Education. They'll overview their demographic analysis, review of the literature, interviews, collaborative efforts with Latino and Native American community agencies and other struggles as white women trying to address the decline of diversity in their institution.

University Of Nebraska At Omaha Fall Strategic Planning Advance, November 15, 2004, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Strategic Planning Forums

University of Nebraska at Omaha Fall Strategic Planning Advance, November 15, 2004.

Hollins Columns (2004 Nov 15), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Horizon program celebrates 30th anniversary
• Hollins Christian Fellowship looks for new pastor
• Hollins Outdoor Program looks for new adventures
• Students participate in Appalachia service project
• M.F.A. students published in literary magazines
• Down but not out: Clinton/Obama in 2008
• Dear Editors: This is an angry letter
• Sophomore year: stuck in the middle
• Reverend Hale '75 visits campus
• Swim team dives into another good season