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Faculty Note, University Of Michigan Law School

Law Quadrangle (formerly Law Quad Notes)

New faculty members strengthen IP lineup, add to depth of Law School offerings; Barr, co-editors examine how to build inclusive financial systems; Avi-Yonah's new book posits, analyzes international tax regime; The animal's right; Classes go to professors' homes; Bruce Frier receives Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award; Sankaran, Vandervort train counsel for parents; Michigan Law leaders help identify new U-M general counsel; Vice president and general counsel; Activities.

Review Of From Syria To Seminole: Memoir Of A High Plains Merchant By Ed Aryain, Philip Kayal

Great Plains Quarterly (through 2013)

My uncles on my mother's side were peddlers. I often wondered how they managed this with no English skills, only a few dependable institutions, and a scattered number of informal commercial ties. From Syria to Seminole finally answers that question. Though a specialist on Arab-Americans, this is the second book I have reviewed on Syrians in the Plains and Southwest, and again I learned a great deal.

Literature on Arab-Americans is divided into two historical periods. Works written before 1975 were about the early, turn of the twentieth-century emigrants from Syria and Lebanon. Later on the field expanded to emigrants …

Review Of The Louisiana Purchase And American Expansion, 1803-1898 Edited By Sanford Levinson And Bartholomew H. Sparrow, Raymond D. Screws

Great Plains Quarterly (through 2013)

Editors Sanford Levinson and Bartholomew H. Sparrow are unequivocal about their book's mission: to use the territory of Louisiana, hence, much of the Great Plains, as a catalyst to study United States expansionism, particularly in regards to expansion's constitutionality.

With one exception, these essays were first presented at a symposium at the University of Texas at Austin in 2003 by scholars representing such diverse fields as constitutional law, history, sociology, government, and political science. Besides the editors' wonderful introduction, which clearly explains that the purchase of Louisiana served as an example for further American expansion during the nineteenth century, there …

Transformational Experience Through Liberation Pedagogy: A Critical Look At Honors Education, John Mihelich, Debbie Storrs, Patrick Pellett

Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council Online Archive

In the context of the national debate over the advantages and disadvantages of honors education, we developed a two-semester honors curriculum designed to draw upon the benefits of integrating teaching and research through student participation in an ethnographic research project. This paper recounts the process of the pedagogy and curriculum and discusses some key findings and outcomes of the students’ ethnographic study. Liberation pedagogy framed the critical questions addressed in the ethnographic study exploring how students in honors programs make sense of their academic selves and their honors program. We emphasize student-researcher findings concerning status and elitism among honors participants …

Getting More For Less: When Downsizing In Honors Yields Growth, Janet Myers, Mary Jo Festle

Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council Online Archive

The outcomes described in these two student voices represent the best of what we hope for in an undergraduate education in an honors program: the pleasure in discovering one’s academic passions; the self-assurance that comes with identifying personal strengths and developing a sense of purpose; and the curiosity and confidence to seek out future opportunities to extend one’s learning whether in graduate school or elsewhere.

The 'Platinum Route' To Open Access: A Case Study Of E-Jasl: The Electronic Journal Of Academic And Special Librarianship, Paul G. Haschak

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

Abstract

Introduction. In 1999, with no money and no support from any library organization, the author partnered with the International Consortium for Alternative Academic Publication (ICAAP), later renamed the International Consortium for the Advancement of Academic Publication, to found a new electronic journal, The Journal of Southern Academic and Special Librarianship, renamed E-JASL: The Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship in 2002.

Description. This case study is based on the author’s own experiences founding and developing a professional, independent, permanently archived, peer reviewed, open-access, electronic library journal, employing a scholar-led model of publishing. The author’s partnership …

Voices Of Women In The Field: Laundry And Leadership: A New Dance, Ginny Curley

Journal of Women in Educational Leadership

It was the towels that did them in. I sat across from my new clients and probed a bit further. "The towels, you say?" The husband shared a story of how he had wanted to do something nice for his wife, who was studying. So he folded a load of towels and put them away. ''And then?" I continued, not quite sure of how this act of kindness had led to their request for an appointment in our counseling center. "I re-folded them," his wife interjected. "You what?" I asked, breaking the cardinal rule of good counselors who never ask …

Their Work, Identity, And Entry To The Profession, Youlanda C. Washington, Stephen K. Miller, Jeanne R. Fiene

Journal of Women in Educational Leadership

This qualitative multi-site case study examines Kentucky's female superintendents: their professional work, identity, and entry to the role. Data sources were extensive interviews from twelve districts-superintendents, central office administrators, and school board members, plus questionnaires and district documents. Results revealed a web-like organizational structure with collegial, caring empowerment from the center. A child-centered vision of increasing achievement for all students guided their instructional leadership. Generalizability regarding feminine leadership theory is extended to Kentucky, a rural traditional state with comprehensive reform and high-stakes accountability. The feminine sty Ie of these superintendents parallels studies of effective district- level instructional leadership.

Latin American Studies 2007 Apr Self-Study & Documents, University Of New Mexico

UNM Academic Program Review

UNM Latin American Studies APR self-study report, review team report, response to review report, and initial action plan for Fall 2007, fulfilling requirements of the Higher Learning Commission.

Evaluation Of A Psychoeducational Program Designed To Affect Attitudes Associated With Intimate Partner Violence In An Inmate Population, Melani Magee Wheeler

Doctoral Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a group intervention designed to impact male attitudes associated with the perpetration of intimate partner violence in a correctional setting. Specifically, the group intervention addressed gender role stereotypes and conflict, healthy and unhealthy entitlement attitudes, attitudes toward women, and effective communication and anger management. The group intervention also sought to increase positive attitudes toward seeking psychological assistance among participants. Results of the MANCOVA did not support the efficacy of the psychoeducational program in impacting attitudes among inmates. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Law School Record, Vol. 54, No. 1 (Fall 2007), Law School Record Editors

Law School Record

• Message from the Dean
• Executive Compensation: Who'da Figured?
• Declarations of Independence
• Taking Corporate Law Out of the Classroom
• The Harry A. Bigelow Legal Research and Writing Program
• Commencement Remarks to the Class of 2007 - Don't Trust Me (Except This One Time)
• Clinic News
• Faculty News
• Alumni In Memoriam
• 2007 Graduates

The Extension Newsletter, Issue 56, Fall Quarter 2007, Wright State University Retirees Association

The Extension Newsletter

An eight page newsletter from the Wright State University's Retirees Association.

The Voice, Fall 2007: Volume 53, Issue 1, Dordt College

The Voice Archive

Maas Turns Stewardly Passion into Environmental Internship; It's All About the Graduates; Two Grants Will Benefit the Education Department; May Trips Put Students in Other Cultures; Music CDs Showcase Dordt Student Musicians' Talents; Engineering Grads Continue Seven Year Streak; 20th Annual Faculty Poetry Reading Celebrates Life; Brue Receives Second Energy Grant; Dordt is Third on Best Colleges List; Schuttinga Takes Helm in Student Services; Cella Bosma Graciously Accepts John Calvin Award; Faculty News; Biorenewable Energy: Dordt Engineers Look for Greener Energy Alternatives; Defenders Surge into Season; New Scoreboards at De Witt Gymnasium; Alumni Council Faces New Issues; Alumni Notes; The …

2007-2009 Otterbein College Undergraduate Course Catalog, Otterbein University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

2007-2009 Otterbein College Graduate Course Catalog, Otterbein University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Hilltopics: Volume 4, Issue 3, Hilltopics Staff

Hilltopics

Sports: Ed Hochuli: Man or Mechine? See page 3

House of Blues Jenny Simon reviews, page 2

Local: Monica Chavez discusses the Cornerstone Speaker Initiative, page 6.

SMU: New on the block, Dr. Ludden sits down with Hilltopics , Todd Baty, page 4

Be Heard: Hilltopics is always looking for good submissions on virtually any topic. Email your ideas, feedback, or articles to [email protected].

Csbs Statements, V10, Fall 2007, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Statements

Contents:

-- From the desk of the Dean...
-- MSW student recounts experience in Nicaragua
-- Crime Scene Investigation! CSI: UNI
-- Gender Violence Prevention Project
-- Sabin Hall to be renovated
-- College and Department News
-- Faculty News
-- Faculty Research
-- CSBS Students again Lead NISG
-- CSBS Student Research
-- Funding for student travel
-- Student Textile and Apparel Show
-- Social Science Major Studies in Poland
-- CSBS Student Experiences the World
-- Where in the world have CSBS students been?
-- CSBS Scholarships
-- CSBS Facebook Group
-- CSBS en Español
-- Preview Days …

A Very Clear Blue Line: Behavioral Economics, Public Choice, Public Art And Sea Level Rise, Marc P. Poirier

Southeastern Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Utpa Stats At A Glance - Fall 2007, University Of Texas-Pan American

UTPA Archives - Stats At A Glance

No abstract provided.

Utpa Commencement – Fall 2007, University Of Texas-Pan American

Edinburg Archives - Legacy Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

After The Gold Rush—Part I: Hamdi, 9/11, And The Dark Side Of The Enlightenment, Daniel R. Williams

Penn State Law Review (2003 - Present)

No abstract provided.

Perceptions Of Age Discrimination, Organizational Justice, And Employee Attitudes On Intentions To Leave In The Engineering Industry, Courtney L. Bibby

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (2006) reported that the annual turnover rate for employees of U.S. firms rose to 41% in 2005. Employee intentions to leave among young adults are a concern in many industries where the demand for skilled employees begins to exceed the supply. This is especially true in the engineering industry, because talented and knowledgeable employees are difficult to replace.

Employee turnover represents a practical dilemma for many businesses due to the loss of qualified personnel and additional recruitment and training costs. Although little is known about employee turnover intention within the engineering …

2007 Fall Nutshell, Morehead State University. Institutional Research & Analysis.

Office of Institutional Research & Analysis Publication Archive

Fall 2007 issue of the Nutshell.

Citizens For Peace Minutes 09-11-07, Linda J. Lieder

Citizens for Peace

Remembering 9/11 and transforming ourselves from fear to love. Members shared inspirational readings that included messages of Forgiveness, Cooperation and Gratefulness. Also included in the inspirational readings were quotes from Daisaku Ikeda, Dag Hammarskjold, Mother Theresa, Kabir Helminski, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswamil, the Prayer of St. Francis and an Interfaith Statement delivered to every Congressional Office and to the White House on Sept. 20th, 2001

Factors Influencing Faculty Members' Motivation In Integrating Service-Learning Into Their Syllabi, Bonnie Finsley Satterfield

Higher Education

The purpose of this presentation is to share the results of a study which was conducted in 2006-2007 for a dissertation titled "Factors Influencing Faculty Members' Motivation in Integrating Service-Learning into Their Syllabi." Four research questions were addressed in this study: 1.) What are the factors which motivate faculty to integrate service-learning into their courses? 2.) Are student learning outcomes a significant motivator to faculty for including service-learning their courses? 3.) Can prior knowledge and research in service-learning be communicated to the studied faculty in such a way to engage their participation? 4.) What characterizes faculty who have incorporated service-learning …

Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 11, Issue 1, College Of Arts & Sciences

Arts and Sciences Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Vol. 1, No. 2 (Fall 2007)

Indiana Law

No abstract provided.

Factors That Influence The Academic Performance Of Ncaa Division I Athletes, B. David Ridpath Edd, John Kiger Red, Jennifer Y. Mak Phd, Teresa R. Eagle Edd, Greg Letter Phd

Management Faculty Research

Several academic and non-academic factors can influence the academic performance of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletes. Researchers have attempted to determine what non-academic variables might help to explain the college academic performance of college athletes. The non-cognitive variables of a strong support person or role model, involvement in the community, and positive self-concept positively predicted college academic performance. If influential role models do not care how the college athlete performs academically, the college athlete’s academics will suffer.

The Case Of The Enormous Ficus Elastica, Nancy Steele Brokaw '71

Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017

Nancy Steele Brokaw ’71 has enjoyed playing the role of armchair sleuth since her childhood days reading Nancy Drew mysteries under the covers with a flashlight. Recently, she set her deductive powers to work, discovering the often surprising origins of dozens of campus landmarks and oddities.

Identifying Strategies That Encourage Resolve To Exhibit Moral Courage, Jeff Barnes, David Christensen, David Rees

Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology

Recent highly-publicized business scandals involving accounting ethical failures have encouraged research and recommendations to teach business ethics throughout the business curriculum. Research studies provide evidence that increasing moral sensitivity and judgment is possible over short periods of moral instruction, however, having higher moral sensitivity and judgment does not guarantee that moral courage will be displayed under duress. This study identifies personal moral courage intention strategies to support morally courageous acts.