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Jawo, Omar, Bronx African American History Project

Oral Histories

INTERVIEWER: Dr. Mark Naison and Dr. Jane Edwards

INTERVIEWEE: Omar Jawo

SUMMARY BY: Andrew O’Connell

Born in 1952 in the Republic of Gambia, Omar Jawo, comes from the Fulani, an ethnic group in Gambia known primarily for agriculture and the raising of livestock. Seeing as how the Fulani placed little to no emphasis on formal education, Jawo followed his uncle to a Catholic Mission, where he attended elementary and high school, to pursue scholarship. Although a Muslim by religion, Jawo claims that he felt no pressure to convert at this mission school.

Following his education on the mission, Jawo become …

The Southeastern Librarian V. 56, No. 3 (Fall 2008) Complete Issue

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 56, No. 3 (Fall 2008).

Bringing Down The Establishment: Faith-Based And Community Initiative Funding, Christianity, And Same-Sex Equality, Anthony M. Lise

City University of New York Law Review

No abstract provided.

Sacred Heart University Magazine, Fall 2008, Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Shattering And Moving Beyond The Gutenberg Paradigm: The Dawn Of The Electronic Will, Joseph Karl Grant

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

Legislators in Nevada have already acted to modernize the law of wills. This Article advocates that other states follow their lead and depart from what is described as the "Gutenberg Paradigm" by adopting similar legislation and embracing electronic technology. Part One of this Article explores the history of print, Johann Gutenberg's role in this development, and the emergence of the "Gutenberg Paradigm." Part Two examines the history and policy underpinnings of will execution formalities, and the role of the "writing" requirement. Part Three explores the use of electronic wills as conforming and nonconforming testamentary instruments. More specifically, Part Three highlights …

From The Editor, Perry Bratcher

The Southeastern Librarian

Column from Perry Bratcher, editor of The Southeastern Librarian.

Social Policy And Constructivism: Using Constructivist Learning Theory In Teaching Social Work Students Research Skills, Linda Sizemore, Brad Marcum

The Southeastern Librarian

Principles of constructivist learning theory were used in developing a process-oriented approach to research skills instruction as applied to real world social problems and social policy responses. Building upon past experiences in establishing collaborative relationships with social work faculty, the theories of constructivism, Kuhlthau’s Information Search Process, and collaborative learning were incorporated into the framework of efforts to provide library instruction at important developmental phases, also known as “zones of intervention”, in student coursework involving three successive social work classes. This article will attempt to describe the above concepts and articulate how these concepts were employed in efforts to improve …

News From Hope College, Volume 40.2: October, 2008, Hope College

News from Hope College

No abstract provided.

Do Off-Campus Students Still Use Document Delivery? : Current Trends, Michele D. Behr, Julie L. Hayward

University Libraries Faculty & Staff Publications

The tremendous increase in the availability of full text electronic resources has been particularly beneficial to distance education students who do not have easy access to print collections. However Western Michigan University (WMU) has been experiencing a decrease in requests for traditional document delivery of print based materials. This article presents a case study of WMU document delivery services for the distance education community. A survey was also conducted of libraries serving distance education programs to determine whether other institutions are also experiencing a decrease in usage of document delivery. Survey results show a more universal trend toward decreasing requests …

Maine Barriers To Integration Study: Environmental Scan, John A. Gale Ms, David Lambert Phd

Population Health & Health Policy

Recognizing that our health care system lacks organization, integration, and coordination, the Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) has adopted the promotion of patient- and family-centered care as a long-term funding priority. With the goals of encouraging patients to take an active role in their care and promoting integration of primary and specialty care with mental and behavioral health, dental care, and other services, MeHAF has funded several health care initiatives to improve the health of individuals and to improve the quality and costeffectiveness of health care.

The Maine Barriers to Integration Study is one of these initiatives. MeHAF funded the …

Mcnair Messenger- Fall 2008, Mcnair Staff

McNair Messenger

McNair Scholars Program

Sacred Heart University Fact Sheet - Fall 2008, Office Of Institutional Research

News, Magazines and Reports

No abstract provided.

2008 Fall Nutshell, Morehead State University. Institutional Research & Analysis.

Office of Institutional Research & Analysis Publication Archive

Fall 2008 issue of the Nutshell.

Social, Economic And Health Costs Of Unintended Teen Pregnancy: The Circle Of Care Intervention Program In Troup County, Georgia, Andrea M. Brace, Michael Hall, Barry P. Hunt

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

Unintended teenage pregnancy in the United States is a public health concern with ramifications that include a variety of social, economic and health costs. It has been estimated that adolescents giving birth before the age of 18 cost the United States at least $9.1 billion dollars annually (NCPTUP, 2008). Latest available national data indicate a slight increase in rates of unintended teen pregnancy after a 15 year period of steady decline. The unintended teen pregnancy rate in Troup County, Georgia in 2006 was 51.9/1,000 which was higher than the national average of 41.9/1,000(Kids Count, 2008). The purpose of this study …

Inside Unlv, Diane Russell, Shane Bevell, Jennifer Vaughan

Inside UNLV

No abstract provided.

Women's Research Institute Of Nevada Newsletter, Joanne Goodwin, Women's Research Institute Of Nevada

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

The Classic, Fall 2008, Public Relations

The Classic, 2000-2009

Zwemer View: Capitol Gains; In Box; Rockin' the Rankings; Safe and Secure; Real to Reel; New at Northwestern; Double Play; Of Course: Getting Out the Vote; On Board; Face Value: Gary Jeltema; No Butts; Number Crunch; Sprucing Up; RSC Design Award Winning; New in the Classroom: Kathy Coyle, Julie Dragstra, Dr. Ranjan George, Ray Gibler, Ethan Koerner, Valerie Stokes '93, Maria Van Der Maaten '05; 1000 Words: Sweet; Movin' On: New students talk about missing mom, forgetting necessities and more; Blown Away: Relief comes to student's family after Parkersburg tornado; Faith in the Voting Booth; Talking Politics; Working for Americans; …

Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 57, Number 4, Fall 2008

The Bulletin (formerly the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Bulletin)

Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 57, Number 4, Fall 2008

Dean’s Column; Page 2

New Dean Announcement; Page 3

Findings: Researchers Show Antibody to Breast Cancer-Secreted Protein Blocks Metastasis, Chinese Food Good for Your Heart; Page 4

Medical Education Today; Page 6

Moving Forward with Interprofessional Education; Page 12

On Campus; Page 14

Class Notes; Page 22

In Memoriam; Page 22

Giving; Page 24

By the Numbers; Page 37

Common Data Set 2008-2009, University Of Minnesota, Morris Office Of Institutional Research

Institutional Effectiveness and Research Reports

No abstract provided.

Fact Book 2008, Planning, Research, And Policy Analysis

Fact Book (1988-2019)

Fact Book 2008 for Illinois State University

Sacred Work: Transforming Spirit And Community In Lucena, Paraíba, Jenny Schneider

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

There has not been a great amount of research that has been conducted on Santo Daime. As such, my research will make a significant contribution to the body of knowledge available to those who are curious about the church, its practices, and their social implications. There is much stigma, prejudice, and even persecution of Santo Daime. Hopefully a more intimate look at the social ramifications of work with Santo Daime will ease these preconceptions.

Santo Daime is the only completely Brazilian religion: a unique syncretism of indigenous Amazonian traditions, Portuguese Catholicism, African spiritualism, and Kardecist Spiritism, whose convergence reflects Brazil’s …

Integrating Spirituality In Practice: From Inner Journey To Outer Engagement, Holly Nelson-Becker

Social Work: School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Other Works

No abstract provided.

A Best Practices Service Learning Framework For The Public Relations Campaigns Course, Audrey Wilson Allison

Faculty Articles

Public relations curriculum often incorporates professional experience for progressive skill development. In the traditional public relations (PR) campaigns course, students typically research, develop, and implement a strategic campaign for a community organization as the client. Service learning is an effective pedagogical approach for the PR campaigns course with value-added learning outcomes, such as critical thinking and civic engagement. Adapting a National Society of Experiential Education (NSEE) best practices approach helps integrate service and reflection components as learning components. The instructional framework presented in this article combines service and reflection principles with course and campaign planning, implementation, and evaluation. Using the …

Illinois State University Salaries Fy2009, Illinois State University

Illinois State University Salaries

Includes four sections: continuing academic employee, civil service, non-tenure track faculty, and graduate assistant salaries.

Undergoing Venipuncture In Healthcare Education: The Psycho-Biological Effect On Students, Orly Sarid, Ofra Anson, Dagan Schwartz, Arich Yaari

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Venipuncture training is an integral part of healthcare educational programs. Despite its extensive use, no previous studies have evaluated the psychobiological impact of this procedure among health-care students. Participants were 26 healthy students, practicing venipuncture on each other as part of their curricular activity. Self reported pencil and paper questionnaires aimed at assessing depression, anxiety and mood states were administered before and after venipuncture and saliva sample collection. Anti heat shock protein (Hsp) 70 and cortisol levels in blood and saliva were collected from the participants. A reduction in anxiety, anger and confusion mood states took place after venipuncture. All …

Strategies For Facilitating Athletic Training Clinical Instruction, Pradeep R. Vanguri, Jeff Konim

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Athletic training education programs ensure the training of clinical instructors through annual workshops designed to familiarize them with athletic training clinical standards and guidelines. An opportunity exists for these workshops to enhance education related to instructional strategies and development. Unfortunately, many clinical instructors lack sufficient time to attend workshops and classes. This research integrates on-line discussion boards as a supplemental tool with in-class workshop sessions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the interaction of clinical instructors through on-line discussion boards. Methods: This research component, in conjunction with a larger project incorporating an in-class clinical instructor workshop, utilized …

Tcl Letter Volume 8 Issue 2, Touro College Libraries

Yearbooks and Newsletters

No abstract provided.

The Alestle - Vol. 67 No. 12 - 09/30/2008, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Alestle

Vol. 67 No. 12

Bringing Together Local Culture And Rural Development: Findings From Ireland, Pennsylvania And Alaska, M. A. Brennan, Courtney G. Flint, A. E. Luloff

Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Faculty Publications

The developmental trajectories of communities are routinely explained by reference to economic history, human capital deficits, or the structure of local labour markets. The role of local culture in understanding community development or in interpreting empirical research has received less attention. We believe culture plays an important independent role in shaping community debate and action. Framing community as an interactional field emphasises the opportunities created when people who share interests come together to address local problems. Interaction and local culture are essential parts of community and community development. Appreciating community uniqueness and local culture helps in the interpretation of study …

Deafdigest: Blue Edition, September 28, 2008, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 2008

No abstract provided.