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The Door To Higher Education: Accessible To All - Whether State-Funded Merit-Aid Programs Discriminate Against Minorities And The Poor., Erin Oehler

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.

Embracing The Principles Of Creativity In The Internal Branding Process: How The Principles Of Creativity Vitalize A Company's Internal Brand So It Is Relevant, Vibrant, Engaging And Valuable, Marysia Czarski

Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects

This Project reports on the results of research conducted to explore the power of embracing the principles of creativity in the internal branding process. It reviews how the principles of creativity can vitalize a company’s internal brand so it is relevant, vibrant, engaging and valuable. The principles of creativity are defined to explore how they play a part of the internal branding methodology and ultimately, how they impact the context of all of the work throughout this methodology. To understand the relevance and importance of internal branding, five respected and admired North American organizations were paralleled to see where the …

Exploration Of The Cps (Plain Language) And Thinking Skills Models And Creating Two Visuals, Aryna Ryan

Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects

In this project I explored the connections between the CPS (plain language) and Thinking Skills models through literature. I also created two visuals, which were wall hangings made of fabric and accoutrements. These hangings were my interpretations of these two models and were evaluated for teaching Creative Problem Solving and facilitating CPS sessions.

Using Creativity Tools To Improve The Product Development Process, Rachel Wiatrowski

Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects

Throughout the product development process, problems arise that challenge the success and inventiveness of a product. Creativity tools and techniques enable the multi-disciplinary teams that develop these products to react to problems and thereby, develop superior products. However, when each member of a product development team does not have the same foundation of creativity training, it can be difficult to use these tools effectively. The purpose of this project is to assist product development in using creativity tools and techniques both in and outside of creative problem solving group sessions, and to improve the quality and originality of products overall. …

Goodbye To All That, Or A Fool's Errand, By One Of The Fools: How I Stopped Worrying About Court Responses To Handwriting Identification (And Forensic Science In General) And Learned To Love Misinterpretations Of Kumho Tire V. Carmichael , Michael D. Risinger

Tulsa Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Between Length Of Kindergarten Day And Student Literacy And Math Achievement, Cheri Nicole Oliver

Dissertations

With the demands of increased student achievement and the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), educators and policy-makers alike are questioning the effect of full-day kindergarten. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between students who attended full-day kindergarten and their second grade literacy and math achievement and students who attended half-day kindergarten and their second grade literacy and math achievement.

Results from the Stanford Achievement Test administered in the fall of 2007 were analyzed for statistically significant differences between the two second grade groups of students. Analysis of the data showed no statistical difference between …

A Review Of The Judicial Approaches To The Recognition Of Customary Security Transactions In The Peninsular Malaysian Land Law, Y.C. Mei

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

No abstract provided.

Using The Lever Of Technology To Improve The Quality Of Education Through Cooperation, David Brown

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

A radical change in the organisation and administration of factual education is suggested.The change is a shift from the localisation of resources and content to a widespread cooperative organisation supporting the assimilation of cooperatively-produced technology-delivered materials of a common international syllabus through local tutors.

Empirically Evaluating Claims About Investment Treaty Arbitration, Susan D. Franck

North Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.

Micro-Level Design For Multimedia-Enhanced Online Courses, Chareen Snelson, Patt Elison-Bowers

Educational Technology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Micro-level instructional design refers to the practice of designing and producing small units of instruction. At the microlevel processes such as shifting focus to small-scale design, applying learning theory, managing the technology, and evaluating the micro-design are implemented. The shift in focus to small-scale design centers attention on design of the multimedia products implemented in the online classroom. Theories of multimedia learning are selected and applied to the micro-level design to maximize the potential for effective instructional communication and learning. Managing the technology involves accounting for issues of compression, file size, and appropriate format for Web-based delivery. Evaluation, supported by …

Bylines Behind Bars: Fame, Frustration And First Amendment Freedom, Clay Calvert

Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review

No abstract provided.

Emergency Federalism: Calling On The States In Perilous Times, Adam M. Giuliano

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

The attacks of September 11 prompted a historic debate concerning terrorism and domestic emergency response. This ongoing dialogue has driven policy decisions touching upon both liberty and security concerns. Yet despite the enormous effort that has gone into the national response, the role of the sovereign states, and with it federalism, has received comparatively little attention. This Article explores the relevance of federalism within the context of the "War on Terror" and in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Acknowledging that theories of federalism developed elsewhere are insufficient, he outlines a doctrine of 'emergency federalism.' The author argues that the Framers …

Catholic Schools In The United States: An Encyclopedia, Edited By Thomas C. Hunt, Ellis A. Joseph, & Ronald J. Nuzzi, Katie Bennett

Journal of Catholic Education

No abstract provided.

Against Expediency: The Ethics Of Education, Gerard Mannion

Journal of Catholic Education

This article suggests that church-linked universities and colleges can and should show that there is an alternative to the expediency and pseudo-utilitarian thinking which currently dominates higher education. Such institutions can and should serve as beacons of a virtuous approach to education which can show others a more positive way forward. Theology and ethics”both disciplines mutually informing the other”hold the key to fostering and promoting a true culture of ministry both in the day-to-day existence of universities and colleges and in nurturing young minds to take that culture of ministry out into the wider community.

Effects Of Transportation Regulation On The Transborder Metropolitan Areas Of The U.S.-Mexico Border Region: Nafta And The Mexican Truck Plan - Where Do We Go From Here, Brent E. Butzin

Transportation Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Environmental Effects Of Conversion Of Petroleum Fuel-Based Motor Cars To Natural Gas Vehicles (Ngvs), M.I. Jahirul, Rahman Saidur, Haji Hassan Masjuki, S. Ahmed, M.A. Kalam

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

In order for saving constrained resources and preservation of environment, natural gas has been found as a proven low cost and low emission alternative fuel to petroleum fuels for all types of motor vehicles. It is being widely used throughout the globe. In Malaysia, still millions of vehicles are plying on use of petroleum fuels. These fuels release huge anti-body and anti-environment gases to the environment. Definitely, this adversely affects the natural ecosystem. In this backdrop, a study is felt important to predict the trend of emissions of these gases released by cars in Malaysia for use of liquid fuels …

Exploring The Dimensions Of Service Quality In Higher Education Research, A. Ramaiyah, A.N. Md. Zain, Halim Ahmad

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The dimension of service quality is still debated among the academic researchers. The purpose of this study is to examine the different dimensions used and applied in the process of evaluating the service quality under in the higher education sector. Eight different dimensions of service quality were examined to identify the similarities and the differences. The outcome of the findings indicates that each set of dimensions developed are relevant according to different expectations of customers. This study is expected to pave way for researchers who are interested to conduct further studies on the implications of service quality in Malaysian higher …

Integrating Strategic Quality Management In The Context Of Corporate Strategy – Initial Lessons: A Case Study Of Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Fairul Rizal Haji Rashid

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Managing quality is basically the same with other aspects of management; it requires strategies formulation, goal settings, development of action plans, implementation plans and provision of control and feedback mechanism for corrective actions to be taken. It is thus imperative not to see quality management as solely a controlling device; rather it must be seen as a management function that must be institutionalized in different levels of organizations. In fact, many excellent organizations have demonstrated that quality has an important strategic value in today’s competitive world. Furthermore, in today’s complex and changing environments, organizations are also forced to formulate strategy …

Issues And Challenges Of Management Education In Malaysia, Balakrishnan Muniapan

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

This paper explores some of the pertinent issues and challenges of management education in Malaysia. Management education has seen a remarkable growth in the recent years as reflected in the steep rise in the number of institutes offering programs in management at various levels. These institutions of higher learning (IHL) which offers management education; need to play a major role in producing the right quality and quantity of managers to meet the requirements of marketplace. This is a qualitative paper based on inputs from informal discussions with several management educators, management consultants, management students and managers, which had taken place …

Neglecting Child Neglect: Selected Legal Issues Encountered In Malaysia, J.Z. Mohd Yusoff, S. Thambapillay

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

No abstract provided.

Phishing In Asia: Are We Doing Enough?, A.B. Munir

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

No abstract provided.

The Intersection Between Keyword Advertising And Trade Mark Rights In Malaysia, P.S. Tay

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

No abstract provided.

Championing "Tough Issues": How Women And Men Corporate Directors Contribute Differently To Board Deliberations, Nancy E. Mcinerney-Lacombe

Student Scholarship

A qualitative study of eleven male and eleven female directors was undertaken to investigate gender differences relating to championing tough issues at the board. This study demonstrated that men and women at the board share common mechanisms in the championing process. Correspondingly, they also evidenced notable differences. A championing model is presented to examine the gendered differences of the "tough issues" championing process. The model incorporates (1) the preconditions to championing, (2) the board environment that impacts the choice to champion (3) the influencing factors that impact the engagement process (4) the engagement style of the champions and (5) the …

Corticosteroid Injection In Diabetic Patients With Trigger Finger: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Double-Blinded Study, Keith M. Baumgarten, David Gerlach, Martin I. Boyer

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Advocacy Strategies To Fight Eviction In Cases Of Compulsive Hoarding And Cluttering, Tom Cobb, Eric Dunn, Vanessa Torres Hernandez, Jake Moroni Okleberry, Riana Pfefferkorn, Chelsea Spector

Articles

No abstract provided.

Cable Company Monopoly: Comcast And Time Warner Control The Board, Gary Wax

Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review

No abstract provided.

Présence Francophone, Numéro 69 (2007)

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

No abstract provided.

Livres Reçus

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

No abstract provided.

Further Afield, Robert Harlan

Ohio Cardinal

No abstract provided.

Transportation Management Associations: A Reappraisal, Erik Ferguson

Journal of Public Transportation

This article reviews the results of eight national transportation management association (TMA) surveys conducted between 1989 and 2003 using meta-analytical techniques. TMAs became popular as vehicles for dealing with traffic congestion and related problems in the late 1980s. Despite their initial popularity, however, many TMAs struggled in the 1990s, and by 2002 almost half of all TMAs formed in previous years had disappeared. Median TMA annual budgets bottomed out in 1991, but have since rebounded to a new high in 2003. TMAs today are more diverse in terms of organizational structure, offer a wider variety of products and services, and …