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Volume 1 No. 4 January 2005, Nova Southeastern University

The Beacon: The Quarterly Newsletter of the Center for Teaching and Learning

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Bachelor Of Health Science 2005, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.

Physician Assistant Fort Lauderdale Campus 2005, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.

Using Students Mentors In An "Introduction To Honors" Course, Betsy Wackernagel Bach, Rachel Kinkie, Sam Schabacker

Communication Studies Faculty Publications

The Davidson Honors College at the University of Montana requires "Introduction to Honors" of all matriculating students. The course is offered for one credit and is designed to develop a sense of organizational identification among the first-year students enrolled in each of the ten sections that we teach every fall semester. Specifically, the goals of the course for students are to a) develop community, b) learn the essentials of a liberal arts education and c) participate in activities they might not typically experience (e.g., community service or cultural events). Faculty members teaching each section volunteer their time and are provided …

From Here To There: Lessons From An Integrative Patient Safety Project In Rural Health Care Settings, Ann Freeman Cook, Helena Hoas, Katarina Guttmannova

Psychology Faculty Publications

To date, few studies have focused on patient safety issues that occur in rural health care settings. This article presents and discusses the methodology and the key findings obtained from a multi-method research study of patient safety in rural health care settings, funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Interdisciplinary teams of health care providers from 30 rural hospitals and Indian Health Service settings in a nine-state area of the West participated in this initiative. Study instruments included surveys, interviews, and textual analysis of responses to case studies. Data indicate that health care providers strongly affirm the importance …

The Promise And Threat Of Nanotechnology: Can Environmental Ethics Guide Us?, Christopher J. Preston

Philosophy Faculty Publications

The growing presence of the products of nanotechnology in the public domain raises a number of ethical questions. This paper considers whether existing environmental ethics can provide some guidance on these questions. After a brief discussion of the appropriateness of an environmental ethics framework for the task at hand, the paper identifies a representative environmental ethic and uses it to evaluate four salient issues that emerge from nanotechnology. The discussion is intended both to give an initial theoretical take on nanotechnology from the perspective of environmental ethics and to provide a clear indication of the direction from which environmental resistance …

Eliminating The Fear Factor : Fostering An Environment Of Equality For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual And Transgender People In Schools, Lana L. Hollar

Graduate Research Papers

The United States of America has been listed as one of the most violent places in the world to live. For gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals, the dangers of violence are even greater and are perpetuated by fear and ignorance. GLBT individuals are victims of oppression in the forms of torture, rejection, stigma, social pressure, isolation, and murder. In an attempt to understand why this oppression takes place, this paper will examine the nature of the oppression and how society is responsible for the continuation of it. With understanding, maybe fear can be eliminated and an environment of equality …

Then & Now: 150 Years - Memorabilia 2005, Kean University

Memorabilia Yearbooks

Yearbook of Kean University

The Impact Of Sexual Abuse On Student Performance, Denelle M. Mcwherter

Graduate Research Papers

Child sexual abuse is a prevalent societal problem. Up to twenty five percent of children have been abused by the age of eighteen. Victims are significantly impacted academically, socially, and behaviorally. School counselors assume counseling, consulting, and coordinating roles as they assist victims, present prevention curriculum, and act as a referral source.

This paper addresses how sexual abuse affects victims and how counselors can assist victims in developing coping skills and increasing self esteem. In addition, how counselors can help foster a sense of belonging and safety for victims in the school setting will be described, with emphasis on how …

2005 Nsu Knights Cross-Country Media Guide, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Sports Programs and Media Guides

No abstract provided.

Lawrence University Course Catalog, 2005-2006, Lawrence University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of The Relationship Between Coverage On Chinese And Group Perception Of Chinese Immigrants, Shuang Liu, Guo-Ming Chen

Communication Studies Faculty Publications

This study employed survey and content analysis to examine the relationship between newspaper coverage on Chinese and the group perception of Chinese immigrants. Content analysis was performed on 842 articles from four Australian newspapers where Chinese were the major actors in order to form a picture of the representation of the Chinese people. Then a survey was conducted to 265 respondents who were of Chinese origin but currently living in Australia to measure their perception of Chinese ethnic groups. Results from content analysis indicated that Chinese actors, in general, were portrayed in four major roles: leaders, victims, ordinary citizens, and …

Graduate Catalog, Spring 2005, Marshall University

Marshall University Catalogs 2000-2009

Marshall University Graduate Catalog for the Spring 2005 academic year.

Graduate Catalog, Fall 2005, Marshall University

Marshall University Catalogs 2000-2009

Marshall University Graduate Catalog for the Fall 2005 academic year.

Unincorporated, Unprotected: Religion In An Established State, Kathryn E. Komp

Vanderbilt Law Review

In the summer of 2004, the group American Veterans Standing for God and Country ("American Veterans") began a cross-country pilgrimage to carry a 5,200-pound statue of the Ten Commandments to Washington D.C. The infamous statue cost Roy Moore his job as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court when he refused to remove it from the lobby of the state courthouse in 2002. American Veterans took up Moore's cause, however, and in October they brought the Commandments statue to a Christian rally in Washington, D.C. The group then planned to ask Congress to display the statue permanently in the Capitol …

Horton The Elephant Is A Criminal: Using Dr. Seuss To Teach Social Process, Conflict, And Labeling Theory, Angela D. Crews

Criminal Justice Faculty Research

It is fairly well known that Theodor Geisel (“Dr. Seuss”) often used art and storytelling as political and social commentary, but no one has attempted to interpret his work through the lens of sociological/criminological theory. This paper argues that several of his tales can be used as aids in teaching the basic principles of many sociological/criminological theories. The author analyzes several of his works and uses one, Horton Hears a Who to illustrate his subtle but powerful commentary on the creation and application of laws, the impact of social stratification, the pervasive and dangerous influence of social and political power …

Commitment In Polyamorous Relationships, Elaine Cook

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Polyamory, or having multiple loving, sexual relationships concurrently without deception or betrayal, has had little scholarly attention. This paper uses interviews with 7 long term polyamorous couples to explore the nature of a commitment that is not defined by sexual exclusivity. The author describes the nature of the relationships that respondents are involved in, their conceptualization of the nature of commitment, the ways that they maintain their primary bond, and the benefits of polyamory as perceived by the participants. The common elements leading to a successful primary relationship were mutual appreciation, emotional closeness, caring, honesty, good communication, and flexibility. The …

"Just" Married?: Same-Sex Marriage And A Hustory Of Family Plurality, Judith E. Koons

Michigan Journal of Gender & Law

To contribute to a full moral deliberation about same-sex marriage, this Article inquires into the meanings of marriage, sexuality, and family from historical and narrative perspectives that are situated at the intersection of religious and political domains.

Jonathan R. White: Terrorism Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

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

WKU Administration Documents

Media guide for the 2005 football season.

Amateur Hour: Nathaniel H. Egleston And Professional Forestry In Post-Civil War America, Char Miller

Pomona Faculty Publications and Research

Nathaniel Egleston, the second head of the U.S. Division of Forestry (1883–1886), is a forgotten figure in the history of early American forestry. The one-time minister became a tireless advocate for trees in the post-Civil War era, writing innumerable and well-received essays and pamphlets. But his enthusiasm did not translate into administrative success, and he was replaced by Bernard Fernow, who in turn was succeeded by Gifford Pinchot; the pair’s scientific training signaled the professionalization of American forestry.

A Rose By Another Name: An Objective Analysis Of An Established Market For Credence Attributes, Kristin Galloway, Deevon Bailey

Economic Research Institute Study Papers

A second-price Vickrey-style auction is used to determine the willingness to pay (WTP) for credence attributes found in "cause" coffees. WTP estimates were then compared with actual market price information. The results indicate positive average bids for the cause coffees. However, premiums were found for fair-trade and shade-grown coffee in the actual price data and discounts for organic and sustainable coffee.

Legal Recognition Of Gender Change For Transexual Persons In The United Kingdom: The Human Rights Act 1998 And Compatibility With European Human Rights Law, Robert E. Rains

Faculty Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

Momentum, June 2005, Population Council

Momentum

No abstract provided.

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.

Seattle Pacific University Catalog 2005-2006, Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific Catalogs

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Domain Expertise And Judgment In Dealing With Unexpected Events, Janeen Kochan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Unexpected events, particularly those creating surprise, interrupt ongoing mental and behavioral processes, creating an increased potential for unwanted outcomes to the situation. Human reactions to unexpected events vary. One can hypothesize a number of reasons for this variation, including level of domain expertise, previous experience with similar events, emotional connotation, and the contextual surround of the event. Whereas interrupting ongoing activities and focusing attention temporarily on a surprising event may be a useful evolutionary response to a threatening situation, the same process may be maladaptive in today's highly dynamic world. The purpose of this study was to investigate how different …

Gender Differences In Characteristics Of Intimate Partner Homicide Offenders, Heather Lynn Wilson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study addresses whether or not male and female intimate partner homicide offenders differ in a variety of characteristics using data from the Chicago Women's Health Risk Study, 1995-1998. Frequencies of male and female intimate partner homicide offender's risk factors were compared to look at how they differ. The areas that were explored were demographics, prior abuse, and the criminal justices response. A number of gender differences were found. Directions for future research pertaining to intimate partner homicide offenders are discussed.

Narrative Art Therapy For Families That Have A Child With A Life-Threatening Illness, Andrea A. Seitz

Art Therapy | Master's Theses in Print

Researchers have recognized the importance of meaningful collaboration between family medical and family therapy practitioners. A report published this year (2005) by the American Academy of Pediatrics spells out the need for pediatricians to be cognizant of the entire family’s needs when treating a child. Given the demands on pediatricians it seems almost impossible for them to provide psycho-social support needed by families. Therefore, a partnership between an MFT and a physician is a more realistic alternative. This proposal will offer an intervention model for working with families who have a child with a catastrophic illness. The treatment modality. Narrative …

Volume 17, No. 4

Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children

Garcia­-Moriyon, Felix, Irene Rebollo and Roberto Colom. “Evaluating Philosophy for Children: A Meta­ Analysis.” 14­-22.

Kennedy, Nadia Stoyanova. “ Fifth Graders Discuss the Liar Paradox.” 47­-50.

Matthews, Gareth B. “Review of Jim Benton, Franny K. Stein: Mad Scientist ­ The Fran that Time Forgot.” 3.

Naji, Saeed and Lipman, Matthew. “An Interview with Matthew Lipman.” 23­-29.

Reznitskaya, Alina. “Empirical Research in Philosophy for Children: Limitations and New Directions.” 4­-13.

Roemischer, John. “The logic of Relations: Structures in Children’s Literature as Channels for Teaching Philosophy to Children.” 30-­33.

Scholl, Rosie. “Student Questions: Developing Critical and Creative Thinkers.” 34­-46.