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Ccu Newsletter, May 9, 2005, Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University Newsletter

A newsletter for faculty, staff and friends of Coastal Carolina University. Volume 15, Number 9

Glbtq Characterization In Young Adult Novels, 1998-2004, Debra I. Lecates

Theses and Dissertations

Since the first young adult (YA) novel with gay content appeared in 1969, the number of gay-themed novels available for teens has increased significantly. However, research has shown that the long-awaited movement away from stereotyped characters and conservative storylines and into more realistic portrayals has been slow in materializing. This study utilized a content analysis of 22 YA novels with homosexual content to investigate whether changes have occurred in the portrayal of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) characters and themes between earlier studies and 1998-2004. A total of 26 characterization and plot elements in each novel were analyzed …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 029, Number 38, May 9, 2005, 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.

Report, Estimated Economic Impacts Of Biotechnical Firms In Hillsborough County, Florida, May 9, 2005, Usf Center For Economic Development Research

Center for Economic Development Research (CEDR) Collection

This report evaluates the economic impact of biotechnical firms in Hillsborough County, Florida, highlighting their contributions to local employment, income, and economic growth. The findings emphasize the sector's role in driving regional development.

Investigation Into The Effects Of An After School Gepa Math Program In Raising Student Achievement, Denise J. Costigan

Theses and Dissertations

The intent of this paper is to determine the effectiveness of an after school math program on raising student achievement on the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA). Regular education students were selected based on a review of their fourth grade standardized test, and the trend in their yearly Terra Nova scores from 5^th , 6^th and 7^th grade, if available. Based on a proficient score of 200, students who scored in the range of 185 to 210 were invited to attend the eighteen-week after school program. In addition, all special education students were invited to attend. Forty-five …

Fayetteville State University 138th Spring Commencement Program May 7th 2005, Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville State University: A Commencement Exhibition

Program from the Fayetteville State University Spring Commencement/Graduation Ceremony, May 2005.

Keynote speaker: Robin Roberts, news anchor, host of ABCNEWS Good Morning America

Spring Commencement [Program], May 7, 2005, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

Commencement Convocation Program, Usf, Graduate, May 7, 2005, University Of South Florida

USF Graduation and Convocation Programs

President's Fellow Medallion - Dr. Rita Bornstein

Commencement Convocation Program, Tampa Campus, May 7, 2005, University Of South Florida

USF Graduation and Convocation Programs

Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters - Frank L. Morsani and Carol D. Morsani; King O'Neal Scholars - Melanie Bruni, Sean Michael Campbell, Sonia Yvette Flores, Scott Mattox Haake, Sarah Jane Kakken, Milena Ivkovic, Crystal Jo Johnson, Sonali Patel, Cortney Jean Taylor, and Maggie Lee Wilson; Distinguished Citizen Award - Earl J. Lennard; Outstanding Senior - Dorothy Russ

Spring Commencement Program, May 7, 2005, Coastal Carolina University

Commencement Programs

Program of Commencement Exercises at Coastal Carolina University.

A Comparative Study Of The Perceptions Of Elementary School Administrators, Teachers, And Students Regarding Recess And Free Play In The Public School., Amy Bennett Banner

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

According to recent studies, the number of schools that have severely limited or eliminated recess and free-play opportunities is on the rise across the nation. School officials cite the increasing levels of state and federal pressure to perform on standardized tests as the primary reason for this shift away from the playground. The threat of lawsuits and safety concerns are also listed as factors in this change of policy.

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the perceptions of directors of schools, supervisors, principals, assistant principals, teachers, and students regarding recess and free play in three East …

The Use Of Geospatial Technologies To Examine Spatial And Temporal Changes Of Aquaculture Complexes In The Delta Region Of Mississippi, 1984 To 2001, John Storelli

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis used geographic information systems and remote sensing to measure expansion of aquaculture Northwest Mississippi. A feature extraction technique was used to identify aquaculture from satellite imagery. Variations in well water depth were examined in relation to the changes in aquaculture to explore its affects on the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer (MRVA) aquifer. A soil moisture index was used to investigate preferential expansion of aquaculture onto soil moisture types. This study found that aquaculture expanded from 66,000 acres in 1984 to 142,000 acres in 2001. Total acreage of individual counties from the Feature Extraction is higher than estimates …

Graph Theory For The Secondary School Classroom., Dayna Brown Smithers

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

After recognizing the beauty and the utility of Graph Theory in solving a variety of problems, the author decided that it would be a good idea to make the subject available for students earlier in their educational experience. In this thesis, the author developed four units in Graph Theory, namely Vertex Coloring, Minimum Spanning Tree, Domination, and Hamiltonian Paths and Cycles, which are appropriate for high school level.

Mud And Ashes., Timothy Mcdonald

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The artist discusses the work in Mud and Ashes, his Master of Fine Arts exhibition held at Slocumb Galleries, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, from March 28 to April 1, 2005. The exhibition marks a turning point in the artist’s work, occupying a beginning place as he completes his graduate career. The work consists of fifteen paintings and one sculptural installation. The paintings are on paper and employ local materials such as red clay, pollen, and beeswax along with traditional artist’s materials such as oil and charcoal. Fire and a power sander have also been used as …

Fayetteville State University 138th Spring Commencement 2005, Fayetteville State University

Graduation Exhibit

Fayetteville State University 138th Spring Commencement May 7th 2005

The Courier, Volume 38, Issue 23, May 6, 2005, The Courier, College Of Dupage

The Courier

Stories:

Pace Plans To Reform Route

College Mourns Loss Of Student–Kelly Weimer Was Killed Recently In A Dorm Fire

Conversion At Any Cost–Fall Tuition May Come As A Shock To Some Students At $87 A Credit Hour (Quarters To Semesters)

A Continent Conflicted–Committee Sheds Light On Africa's Troubled Past And Seeks A Hopeful Future

Minimum Wage Not Working

When Funding Goes Catch-22–How Losing The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Effects The School, Students And The Community, And What Is Being Done To Save It

On To Nationals (Tennis)

People:

Kelly Weimer

Njeri Mbugua

Barbara Ehrenreich

Tom May

Matt Knudson

The Anchorage Community Survey, 2005: Sourcebook, Brad A. Myrstol, Robert H. Langworthy

Anchorage Community Survey (2005-2009)

A randomly selected sample of 2,485 adult residents of the Municipality of Anchorage participated in a telephone survey conducted by the Justice Center over a five-month period in late 2004 and early 2005. The results, compiled in this sourcebook, provide one of the most detailed pictures available of community attitudes within the network of communities forming the Anchorage municipality, containing information on the demographics of residents, their perceptions of the social cohesion in their community, and their satisfaction with various municipal and government functions, including policing. These survey results are organized by demographic measures and by community council area.

University Of Nebraska At Omaha, May Commencement 2005, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Observer, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for May 5, 2005

Spartan Daily, May 4, 2005, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 124, Issue 62

Programmatic Assessment Of Nonformal Environmental Education Programs In Southern New Jersey, Teresa E. Andres

Theses and Dissertations

Nonformal environmental education experiences can be useful tools for teachers when the programs are connected to state standards and national guidelines. This study examined how well field trip programs at nonformal environmental education centers in southern New Jersey met the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for environmental education and the North American Association for Environmental Education's Nonformal Environmental Education Programs Guidelines for Excellence. Fourteen centers from the six southernmost counties were sent questionnaires. Of the fourteen centers, eight responded to the questionnaire. The programs offered at these centers were then evaluated using a checklist for the state standards and …

Teachers' Perceptions And Curriculum Analysis For A Zoo Education Program, Ronald S. Berger

Theses and Dissertations

Study intent investigated teachers' perceptions of a zoo education program and evaluated modules. Study explored program effectiveness by evaluating teachers' motivation to participate, students' engagement, presenter performance, program effectiveness, and teachers' met expectations. Study explored if program addressed New Jersey and Pennsylvania standards, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) guidelines, and a lesson plan format. Research investigated teachers' perceptions by questionnaire from strongly disagree to strongly agree. Teachers perceived presenters performed well, students engaged, and integrating curriculum the motivation to participate. Research to evaluate modules was subjective. Modules addressed Science and Social Studies for New Jersey, Science and Technology, …

Achievement Data For K-12 Schools, Lennie Symes

Masters Theses & Doctoral Dissertations

With the advent of No Child Left Behind legislation, K-12 schools are required to demonstrate a certain percentage of students can reach levels of proficiency, called Annual Yearly Progress (AYP). In South Dakota, the Dakota STEP test is administered in the spring to determine these levels of proficiency. Schools receive feedback from the state on certain aspects of proficiency, but many important pieces are missing for schools to develop effective strategies and to make good decisions.

This project utilizes "raw" Dakota STEP data to focus on 3 basic problems concerning achievement data: 1) provide better tools to help schools improve …

Illinois State University Report, May 3, 2005, Illinois State University

Illinois State University Report (1966-2012)

Illinois State University bi-weekly employee newsletter.

Occupational Stress In Child Protection Social Workers, Kristina M. Narcum

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to examine if social workers in a child protection agency report greater levels of stress than individuals working in other professions. Paper-and-pencil versions of the Pressure Management Indicator (PMI) questionnaire were distributed to all participants as a measure of occupational stress. Participants' responses were analyzed using an independent samples t-test to examine whether there was a statistically significant difference between the responses of the two groups. There were significant findings in nine out of twenty-four subscales of the PMI. The results from these areas show that the social workers feel more insecure about …

Mapalester:Powerful, East-To-Use Gis Software Under Development, Brent Hecht

Geography Honors Projects

Many non-profits and K-12 schools would benefit from a GIS, but cannot afford expensvie GIS software. I have worked on developing a new GIS software package aimed at these and other organizations and individuals with small budgets. The software is particularly focused on ease of use and centralization, especially with regard to spaital analysis operations and date retrieval/organization. In the paper, I discuss my progress on the software, as well as the major problems I have encountered in developing it.

Minutes, May 2, 2005

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Monthly Packet May 2005, Portland State University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Monthly Packets

The May 2005 Monthly packet includes the May agenda and appendices and the Faculty Senate minutes and attachments from the meeting held April 2005

2005 May 2 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Geography Of Organic Farming In Minnesota And Wisconsin, Andrew C. Riely

Geography Honors Projects

In this study, I examine the agricultural geography of Minnesota and Wisconsin and the history of organic farming. I discuss economic and social factors in the spatial distribution of organic farming. Through field work, mapping, statistical analysis, and farmer surveys, I determined that organic farms cluster in southwestern Wisconsin and central Minnesota. Southwestern Wisconsin's hills limit row cropping, making the land available for organics (especially dairy operations.) The local CROPP cooperative is also a stron support. Finally, most organic farmers farm conventionally before switching to organic. Since they tend not to move, the change rarely affects location.