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Stability Analysis For An Seir Age-Structured Epidemic Model Under Vaccination, M. El-Doma Dec 2006

Stability Analysis For An Seir Age-Structured Epidemic Model Under Vaccination, M. El-Doma

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

An SEIR age-structured epidemic model is investigated when susceptible and immune individuals are vaccinated indiscriminately and the force of infection of proportionate mixing type. We determine the steady states and obtain an explicitly computable threshold condition, and then study the stability of the steady states.

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Global Stability Results And Well Posedness Of An Si Age-Structured Epidemic Model With Vertical Transmission, M. El-Doma Dec 2006

Global Stability Results And Well Posedness Of An Si Age-Structured Epidemic Model With Vertical Transmission, M. El-Doma

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

An SI age-structured epidemic model for a vertically as well as horizontally transmitted disease is investigated when the fertility and mortality rates depend on age and the force of infection of proportionate mixing assumption type. We prove the well posedness of the model as well as the global stability for endemic equilibriums.

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Normative Perspectives For Ethical And Socially Responsible Marketing, Gene R. Laczniak, Patrick Murphy Dec 2006

Normative Perspectives For Ethical And Socially Responsible Marketing, Gene R. Laczniak, Patrick Murphy

Marketing Faculty Research and Publications

This article presents a normative set of recommendations for elevating the practice of marketing ethics. The approach is grounded in seven essential perspectives involving multiple aspirational dimensions implicit in ethical marketing. More important, each basic perspective (BP), while singularly useful, is also integrated with the other observations as well as grounded in the extant ethics literature. This combination of BPs, adhering to the tenets of normative theory postulation, generates a connective, holistic approach that addresses some of the major factors marketing managers should consider if they desire to conduct their marketing campaigns with the highest levels of ethics and social …

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Felon Disenfranchisement In Alaska And The Voting Rights Act Of 1965, Christopher R. Murray Dec 2006

Felon Disenfranchisement In Alaska And The Voting Rights Act Of 1965, Christopher R. Murray

Alaska Law Review

No abstract provided.

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Board/Ceo Engagement: Bridging The Governance Gap, Brian L. Newton Dec 2006

Board/Ceo Engagement: Bridging The Governance Gap, Brian L. Newton

Student Scholarship

The role that leaders perform in governing nonprofit organizations has confounded practitioners and scholars since the time of the early settlers, when the functions of governance were first separated. Is governance the role of the board, management, or both? Today, little has changed. Public and private nonprofit organizations, almost all of which are governed by boards of lay citizens and by professional executives, continue to define the gap between what the board's role is and what the chief executive officer's (CEO) role is. Organizations such as BoardSource (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards), The Aspen Institute, the Independent Sector, …

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University Of Minnesota Horse Owner Survey: Building An Equine Extension Program, Krishona Martinson, Marcia Hathaway, Julia H. Wilson, Betsy Gilkerson Dec 2006

University Of Minnesota Horse Owner Survey: Building An Equine Extension Program, Krishona Martinson, Marcia Hathaway, Julia H. Wilson, Betsy Gilkerson

Journal of Extension

The University of Minnesota conducted a statewide survey of 1,008 Minnesota horse owners to characterize their preferences for education on equine topics. The mail survey engendered an excellent response rate (67%) and clearly identified the need for a statewide horse program in Minnesota. The majority of horse owners currently obtain information from equine magazines, other horse owners, veterinarians, trainers, and farriers. When asked how they would like to obtain horse-related information, horse owners preferred short publications, the Internet, and evening seminars. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first survey conducted to determine the educational needs of horse …

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4-H Animal Welfare Assessment: Does It Work?, Kimberly Anderson, Karen Waite, Camie Heleski Dec 2006

4-H Animal Welfare Assessment: Does It Work?, Kimberly Anderson, Karen Waite, Camie Heleski

Journal of Extension

Contained in this article are results of a pilot 4-H equine welfare assessment contest. The results were used to examine the success of the first equine welfare assessment contest for 4-H members. Knowledge of equine welfare concerns was assessed, along with opinions about those concerns. Enhancement of awareness of equine welfare issues occurred by the conclusion of the experience. Additional contests, incorporating multiple species, would be beneficial for 4-H youth.

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Continuing Education Interests Of Master Gardener Volunteers: Beyond Basic Training, Catherine Moravec Dec 2006

Continuing Education Interests Of Master Gardener Volunteers: Beyond Basic Training, Catherine Moravec

Journal of Extension

Knowledge of client preferences is important when designing continuing education programs. Extension professionals surveyed 131 Master Gardener volunteers in El Paso County, Colorado to guide future programs. Results showed they are highly interested in continuing education events, especially in improving diagnostic skills. Master Gardeners are also interested in learning about local ecology, home gardening skills, and home landscapes through lectures, field trips, and hands-on activities. One-time or regular monthly events held on weekday mornings and afternoons are most popular, especially October through May. When these guidelines were used to design continuing education classes, actual attendance was similar to predicted attendance.

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Relationship Of Dairy Producer Management Styles To Overall Return On Assets, Emily K. Zimmerman, Lisa A. Holden, John E. Park, Jeffrey Hyde Dec 2006

Relationship Of Dairy Producer Management Styles To Overall Return On Assets, Emily K. Zimmerman, Lisa A. Holden, John E. Park, Jeffrey Hyde

Journal of Extension

Management ability is likely one factor influencing both the day-to-day operation as well as the potential for improved profitability in dairy farm businesses. For Extension educators developing farm management educational programs, understanding more about management style of dairy producers could be beneficial in program development. The goal of the study reported here was to assess the linkage between management style and farm profitability. Data was collected on-farms using am interpersonal style survey instrument. No correlation was found between management style of the producer and profitability of the dairy business.

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Jumpstart Your International Extension Experience With Farmer-To-Farmer, Ricky M. Bates Dec 2006

Jumpstart Your International Extension Experience With Farmer-To-Farmer, Ricky M. Bates

Journal of Extension

Extension is increasingly being called upon to internationalize. But how can Extension personnel gain valuable overseas experience given the constraints of time, finances, and the language barrier? The USAID Farmer-To-Farmer (FTF) program offers a practical first step. This article provides an overview of the FTF program and includes links to the eight implementing agencies.

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Evaluation Tool For Community Development Coalitions, Holly Berry, Sally R. Bowman, Rebecca Hernandez, Clara Pratt Dec 2006

Evaluation Tool For Community Development Coalitions, Holly Berry, Sally R. Bowman, Rebecca Hernandez, Clara Pratt

Journal of Extension

Assessing the impact of community development coalitions over time is relevant to Extension professionals who may wish to measure success and lessons learned. We describe an evaluation tool in which coalition members and key informants assess community goals before the existence of the community coalitions and after the coalitions have been operating, utilizing a retrospective pretest. The responses of coalition members are posted, and a facilitated discussion allows members to change their ratings. Key informants are then interviewed using the same questions. The responses of informants and coalition members are compared, resulting in a comprehensive yet quick evaluation.

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Ida Financial Education: Qualitative Impacts, Barbara O’Neill Dec 2006

Ida Financial Education: Qualitative Impacts, Barbara O’Neill

Journal of Extension

This article reports qualitative impacts of a 16-hour Extension financial education program for Individual Development Account (IDA) participants. IDAs are matched savings accounts designed to help limited resource individuals save for goals that enhance long-term financial security. The reported here study provides evidence that a measure of program success, beyond IDA savings deposits, is providing learners with skills to make sound financial decisions. Six key themes emerged from participants' anecdotes: (a) increased financial awareness, (b) participant empowerment, (c) specific behavior changes, (d) increased personal control, (e) impacts on participants' family, and (f) evidence of financial education classes as a social …

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Encouraging Youth Participation Through Children's Garden Consulting, Kristi Lekies, Marcia Eames-Sheavly, Kimberly Wong Dec 2006

Encouraging Youth Participation Through Children's Garden Consulting, Kristi Lekies, Marcia Eames-Sheavly, Kimberly Wong

Journal of Extension

Developed as a new model for youth engagement, the Children's Garden Consultant Program aimed to encourage youth voice and involve youth to the fullest extent possible in the design and programming of children's gardens. Seven youth attended a 3-day event in which they explored approaches to children's gardens and made recommendations to an adult audience of children's garden experts and youth development specialists. Surveys, focus groups, and interviews with youth and program organizers illustrated the ways youth benefited from this event. Adults who work with youth can apply the lessons learned to garden-based learning and other settings.

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Experiential-Based Learning And Peer Teaching Boost Elementary Students' Calcium Intake, Kathy Savoie Dec 2006

Experiential-Based Learning And Peer Teaching Boost Elementary Students' Calcium Intake, Kathy Savoie

Journal of Extension

This article describes a nutrition education project that exposed students to experiential-based learning activities and peer-teaching models to improve their knowledge and dietary behaviors related to dairy foods. The students engaged in hands-on activities like milking cows, measuring portions, and the Dairy Detective Adventure at the county fair. 4-H club members were included in the project as peer-teachers. Dairy Food Frequency Questionnaires (pre and post program) indicated that students made significant changes in the variety and frequency of dairy food consumed. Upon completion, close to 90% of the students were consuming at least three dairy servings each day.

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Potato Disease And Forecasting Information Delivery Harmonized Across International Borders With Immpact, Steven B. Johnson Dec 2006

Potato Disease And Forecasting Information Delivery Harmonized Across International Borders With Immpact, Steven B. Johnson

Journal of Extension

International cooperation for managing the devastating disease, potato late blight, was accomplished with IMMPACT (International Maine Maritime Potato ACtion Team). This groundbreaking cooperation has fostered improved communication among information providers. Forecasting and information delivery to clients was harmonized. Delivery of real-time information to clients, whether end users or advisors, has occurred. With the close proximity and similar production area, frequently what occurs on one side of the production area affects the other side of the production area. In this case, each side of the production area happens to be in different countries. IMMPACT has led to increased international cooperation.

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Using A Multi-Phase Community Assessment To "Chart The Course" Of Communities In Southern Ohio, Jeffrey C. Fisher, Deanna L. Tribe, David K. Apsley Dec 2006

Using A Multi-Phase Community Assessment To "Chart The Course" Of Communities In Southern Ohio, Jeffrey C. Fisher, Deanna L. Tribe, David K. Apsley

Journal of Extension

Extension must be responsive to the communities it serves in order to remain relevant. A multi-phased community assessment process was designed to acquire a holistic understanding of communities and perceptions of residents regarding broad issues within 16 counties in southern Ohio. This process has helped us better understand these communities and has served as a conduit to increase community awareness of Extension, build stronger and more efficient Extension teams, foster new and enhance existing partnerships, and stimulate positive change.

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Enumeration And Valuation Of Horses: Methodological Innovations And Results From A Connecticut Study, Jenifer Nadeau, Farhed Shah, Anita Chaudhry, Jose Maripani Dec 2006

Enumeration And Valuation Of Horses: Methodological Innovations And Results From A Connecticut Study, Jenifer Nadeau, Farhed Shah, Anita Chaudhry, Jose Maripani

Journal of Extension

As more statewide horse surveys are undertaken, continuous improvement of methodology is needed. We surveyed veterinarians to determine the number of horses in Connecticut. We also questioned horse owners regarding willingness to sell at fair market value. We estimate that there are 43,059 horses in Connecticut. Of horse owners, 80% would not be willing to sell at fair market value. Surveying state veterinarians as opposed to horse owners may be a more reliable method in determining horse numbers. Refinement of survey instruments and survey of a wider population may be necessary to establish the true social value of horses.

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Developing Culturally Appropriate Evaluation Instruments For Hispanics With Diabetes, Marisa B. Warrix, Ruben D. Nieto, Mary Ann Nicolay Dec 2006

Developing Culturally Appropriate Evaluation Instruments For Hispanics With Diabetes, Marisa B. Warrix, Ruben D. Nieto, Mary Ann Nicolay

Journal of Extension

Type 2 diabetes is a major health problem among Hispanics in the United States. This article describes the process of developing a Spanish-language version of an evaluation instrument of Hispanic seniors who participated in a diabetes education program. Content, face validity, and reliability are also discussed. A team of Extension educators, evaluation experts, diabetes educators, and community partners representing the Hispanic community contributed to the success of the process. The process can be used with other non-English speaking groups with diabetes. Recommendations for other methods of data collection are discussed.

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Extension's Role In Developing "Choice" Food Pantries In Southwest Ohio, Daniel Thomas Remley, Toni Gallagher, Joyce Mcdowell, Mary Kershaw Dec 2006

Extension's Role In Developing "Choice" Food Pantries In Southwest Ohio, Daniel Thomas Remley, Toni Gallagher, Joyce Mcdowell, Mary Kershaw

Journal of Extension

Extension can play a key role in developing "choice" food pantries. Choice food pantries differ from traditional pantries in that they allow families to choose food items based on preference and need rather than have food "handed" to them in a box or bag. Extension programs, such as Ohio's Family Nutrition Program, can help families who go to choice pantries make healthy food choices and improve resource management skills in order to foster long-term health and food security. Extension educators can also play a role in developing a "point" system to allow choice based on nutrition principles.

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The Center For Tmdl And Watershed Studies: Creating Resources And Tools For Watershed Management, Bl Benham Dec 2006

The Center For Tmdl And Watershed Studies: Creating Resources And Tools For Watershed Management, Bl Benham

Journal of Extension

The Center for TMDL and Watershed Studies (the Center) is committed to improving the quality and effectiveness of watershed planning processes, including total maximum daily loads (TMDLs). The Center conducts basic and applied research, and provides educational programming tailored to the specific needs of stakeholders, government personnel, and technical professionals. Personnel associated with the Center provide expertise on scientific, engineering, sociological, economic, and policy issues related to watershed management and the TMDL process. The Center is actively involved in developing TMDLs and TMDL implementation plans in situations where the methodology and guidance to develop such deliverables are not well defined.

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Anger Management Toolbox For Parents, Michaelyn (Mikki) Bixler, Alice M. Crites, Jo Anne Kock Dec 2006

Anger Management Toolbox For Parents, Michaelyn (Mikki) Bixler, Alice M. Crites, Jo Anne Kock

Journal of Extension

It's Monday morning, Mom and Dad are tired, their children aren't cooperating, and this is adding tension to an already stressful day. Before they react to their children with anger, parents can try reaching for the Anger Management Toolbox. Or, it could be that their three-year-old has not yet learned how to share her toys with others and this is causing quite a problem within the family. What can they do? The Anger Management Toolbox can help. This novel parenting tool gives positive strategies for handling "hot button" issues that often occur when raising children.

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Listening To The Youth Voice In Planning Leadership Development Programs, Jacklyn A. Bruce, Sam Nicola, Tamella Menke Dec 2006

Listening To The Youth Voice In Planning Leadership Development Programs, Jacklyn A. Bruce, Sam Nicola, Tamella Menke

Journal of Extension

Information on youth was collected in a leadership development conference to provide tools for educators to use when incorporating a leadership activities into various programs. Teens perceived that in sessions where audience participation and interactivity was encouraged, knowledge gain was greater. However, youth did feel that session length played a role in their ability to engage fully in the topics and more time than 50 minutes was needed to develop deeper understanding. Recommendations include engaging youth in all areas of Extension programming and placing youth on program planning and advisory boards to ensure programs are relevant to youth.

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Training And The Needs Of Adult Learners, Carrie Ota, Cynthia F. Dicarlo, Diane C. Burts, Robert Laird Dec 2006

Training And The Needs Of Adult Learners, Carrie Ota, Cynthia F. Dicarlo, Diane C. Burts, Robert Laird

Journal of Extension

Research on learners has shown that adults learn differently from younger students. Adults have special needs as learners and these needs should be taken into consideration when planning training for adults. By using combinations of adult learner techniques and strategies, Extension educators can create training experiences that will enhance the learning of participants. When adults participate in a positive learning experience that follows the six assumptions of andragogy presented in this article, they are more likely to retain what they have learned and apply it in their work environment.

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Success In The First Year: Impact Of Alternative Advising On Students At A Liberal Arts College, James E. Swanson Dec 2006

Success In The First Year: Impact Of Alternative Advising On Students At A Liberal Arts College, James E. Swanson

Dissertations

Small faith-based liberal arts institutions are increasingly focused on recruitment and retention because it is critical to their existence. Because these institutions are completely enrollment driven, the numbers of students who persist through to their second year of college is a necessary administrative focus. Scholars have found that interactions between students and members of the institution, especially faculty, are critical to student persistence during the first year of College. Research has also demonstrated that academic advising plays an important role in first-year student persistence. A question remains, however, whether students are retained because of time spent with faculty or because …

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Women’S Health In Developing Countries, Javed Rizvi, Nadeem F. Zuberi Dec 2006

Women’S Health In Developing Countries, Javed Rizvi, Nadeem F. Zuberi

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Healthcare priorities are different in developing and developed countries. A more effective resource allocation, complemented by efforts to implement only those practices that are effective, should be a priority for improving reproductive health services in developing countries. A large burden of gynaecological disease exists in developing countries and it is difficult to envisage serious reforms and improvements without an increase in public-sector spending. However, communities themselves could assume some responsibility for women's health in ways that prioritize women's own perceptions and primary needs. In this chapter we have compiled existing evidence regarding various gynaecological problems faced by women in developing …

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New Cuoricino Results And Status Of Cuore, O. Cremonesi, R. Ardito, C. Arnaboldi, D.R. Artusa, F.T. Avignone Iii, M. Balata, I. Bandac, M. Barucci, J.W. Beeman, F. Bellini, C. Brofferio, C. Bucci, S. Capelli, F. Capozzi, L. Carbone, S. Cebrian, M. Clemenza, C. Cosmelli, R.J. Creswick, I. Dafinei, A. De Waard, M. Dolinski, H.A. Farach, F. Ferroni, C. Gargiulo, E. Guardincerri, A. Giuliani, P. Gorla, Thomas D. Gutierrez, E.E. Haller, I.G. Irastorza, E. Longo, G. Maier, R. Maruyama, S. Morganti, S. Nisi, C. Nones, E.B. Norman, A. Nucciotti, E. Olivieri, P. Ottonello, M. Pallavicini, E. Palmieri, M. Pavan, M. Pedretti, G. Pessina, S. Pirro, E. Previtali, B. Quiter, L. Risegari, C. Rosenfeld, S. Sangiorgio, M. Sisti, A.R. Smith, L. Torres, G. Ventura, N. Xu, L. Zanotti Dec 2006

New Cuoricino Results And Status Of Cuore, O. Cremonesi, R. Ardito, C. Arnaboldi, D.R. Artusa, F.T. Avignone Iii, M. Balata, I. Bandac, M. Barucci, J.W. Beeman, F. Bellini, C. Brofferio, C. Bucci, S. Capelli, F. Capozzi, L. Carbone, S. Cebrian, M. Clemenza, C. Cosmelli, R.J. Creswick, I. Dafinei, A. De Waard, M. Dolinski, H.A. Farach, F. Ferroni, C. Gargiulo, E. Guardincerri, A. Giuliani, P. Gorla, Thomas D. Gutierrez, E.E. Haller, I.G. Irastorza, E. Longo, G. Maier, R. Maruyama, S. Morganti, S. Nisi, C. Nones, E.B. Norman, A. Nucciotti, E. Olivieri, P. Ottonello, M. Pallavicini, E. Palmieri, M. Pavan, M. Pedretti, G. Pessina, S. Pirro, E. Previtali, B. Quiter, L. Risegari, C. Rosenfeld, S. Sangiorgio, M. Sisti, A.R. Smith, L. Torres, G. Ventura, N. Xu, L. Zanotti

Physics

CUORICINO is an array of 62 TeO2 bolometers with a total mass of 40.7 kg (11.2 kg of 130Te), operated at about 10 mK to search for ββ(0ν) of 130Te. The detectors are organized as a 14-story tower and intended as a slightly modified version of one of the 19 towers of the CUORE project, a proposed tightly packed array of 988 TeO2 bolometers (741 kg of total mass of TeO2) for ultralow-background searches on neutrinoless double-beta decay, cold dark matter, solar axions, and rare nuclear decays. Started in April 2003 at …

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The Introduction Of Christianity Into Scandinavia, Iceland, And Finland., Tracy Marie Legel 1974- Dec 2006

The Introduction Of Christianity Into Scandinavia, Iceland, And Finland., Tracy Marie Legel 1974-

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The conversion of Scandinavia, Iceland and Finland occurred over many years and resulted in the formation of Scandinavian monarchies, a strong Icelandic parliament, and an loosely organized Finnish nation. The conversion of Northern Europe was completed Viking style with aggressive tactics, involvement of few as outside leaders as possible, and reward seeking converts. Viking explorations introduced the Northern European communities to Christianity and Northern Europeans acknowledged the religion in their own societies even though they did not completely embrace it. When their status quo was upset, Northern Europeans looked to Christianity as a solution to their woes. Promoted by the …

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Rhetorics Of Globalism., Steven Nathaniel Wexler Dec 2006

Rhetorics Of Globalism., Steven Nathaniel Wexler

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This project examines the rhetorics that enable nations to tap into and deploy capital transnationally. Its primary focus is on China. China's globalism promotes a version of Western neoliberalism, including tropes such as efficiency, individuality, and freedom, to underwrite inequality, consumerism, and masking of surplus labor/value. While an ostensible boon for China's marginalized, China's globalism continues to increase the gap between wealthy and poor. Chapter One introduces the project with an overview of theoretical and disciplinary responses to globalization. This chapter demonstrates how the discourse of transnational capital supports consumerism, competition, and simultaneous "universality/difference" worldwide. Chapter Two offers a rhetorical …

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Factors Of Effectiveness In Kentucky Nonprofit Social Welfare Organizations., Peggy Proudfoot-Mcguire Dec 2006

Factors Of Effectiveness In Kentucky Nonprofit Social Welfare Organizations., Peggy Proudfoot-Mcguire

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation is an exploratory, mixed methods study using grounded perspective to examine how stakeholders (including consumers, administrators, and practitioners) in social welfare organizations perceive effectiveness in the nonprofit social welfare sector. Focus groups were held in eight regions constituting the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) in Kentucky. A total of 25 people participated in the study. A theoretical framework of nonprofit social welfare organizational effectiveness emerged from the data indicating that the five most significant factors identified by stakeholders as constituting effectiveness in the nonprofit social welfare sector in Kentucky were (a) client services, (b) organizational structure © workplace …

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Mattingly Appointed New Dean Of The College Of Arts And Sciences, Beverly Stout Dec 2006

Mattingly Appointed New Dean Of The College Of Arts And Sciences, Beverly Stout

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

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