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Sons Of The American Revolution - Applications (Sc 1665), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid for Manuscripts Small Collection 1665. Applications (42) for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution from individuals in far eastern Kentucky and far western Virginia. To see a list of the applicants click on "Additional Files" below.

We Are…Marshall, May 23, 2008, Office Of Marshall University Communications

We Are ... Marshall: the Newsletter for Marshall University 1999-2023

No abstract provided.

R.I.T. News & Events - May 22, 2008, University News Services, Rochester Institute Of Technology

University Publications

RIT celebrates Class of 2008; RIT names new college dean; Eugene Frams legacy:You have to be responsive; RIT archeologist uses satellites to uncover ancient history; Technology pilot program Toasting a new partnership to graduate first participants; Tim Engström, College of Liberal Arts; Jeff Kozak, Kate Gleason College of Engineering; Scott Williams, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences; Tony Harkin, College of Science; Ingalls wins prestigious community-service grant; Faculty earn distinguished provosts grants and trustees scholarships; Device measures, enhances image quality; Hurwitz named NTID president; Collaboration blends Web design and passion for extreme recreation; Scholarships aid doctoral students; Student managers create …

Factors Influencing Retention Of Non-Traditional Undergraduate Students And Effective Retention Strategies, Jannette Porta-Avalos

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

A vast amount of literature exists on the topic of college student retention. However, there is still much to be learned about the process a student goes through to decide whether to stay in school or depart at an early stage without accomplishing the intended goal of completing a college education

Most of the research that has been done in the area of student retention has been geared to a homogeneous group of students abstractly referred to as the traditional college student. Since the number of studies about non-traditional students has been limited, the focus of this research was to …

The 2002 No Child Left Behind Act (Nclb), The Amended 2004 Individuals With Disabilities Educational Act (Idea), And Promoting The American Democratic Ideals Of Equity And Access, Bambi Rene' Bethel-Leitschuh

Dissertations

Abstract There is a long history relative to the purpose of American public education. Since at least the Founders, in particular Thomas Jefferson, the purpose of public education has been to prepare children to assume the primary political office, that of citizen. The reasoning was that for a democracy to endure citizens would have to make political judgments relative to both preserving the democracy and furthering democratic ideals including equity and access to the ?good life.? This educational philosophy took root more firmly during the 19th century with the advancement of the Common School. The twentieth century saw the dramatic …

Dab Eureka-147: The European Vision For Digital Radio, Brian O'Neill

Conference Papers

The digitalisation of radio broadcasting has a long history and as a project has been under active consideration for at least 25 years. A number of different technical approaches to digital radio exist, the longest established of which is the so-called Eureka-147 or DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) system. This paper explores the ‘technological imaginary’ of DAB and its distinctly ‘European’ vision for new media and the future of broadcasting. It examines its origins in European R&D policy of the 1980s, and its affinity with European broadcasting practice, particularly within a public service tradition. Ironically, it was DAB’s failure to capitalise …

Tracking Changes In The North Country: Carsey Researcher Releases "The State Of Coos County", Amy Sterndale

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Volume 45, Number 39: May 21, 2008, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Concerns About The Tjrc Bill (Amnesty International), Truth, Justice, And Reconciliation Commission

VII. Academic and Civil Society Analysis

No abstract provided.

The State Of Coos County: Local Perspectives On Community And Change, Chris R. Colocousis

Carsey Publications

Coos County residents are largely optimistic about their future despite significant economic challenges, especially in the Berlin/Gorham area. As part of a three-pronged effort to understand the ongoing changes in New Hampshire's North Country and surrounding counties, researchers at the Carsey Institute have surveyed more than 1,700 adult residents of Coos County, New Hampshire, and Oxford County, Maine.

Themes And Trends Of Journal Of Family And Economic Issues: A Review Of Twenty Years (1988–2007), Jeffrey P. Dew

Faculty Publications

This review article examines the progress and impact of the Journal of Family and Economic Issues (JFEI) between 1988–2007. Over the past 20 years, JFEI has become a major journal publishing articles on the relationship between families and economic systems. JFEIcontributed to both the economic and family studies disciplines by publishing articles that explore the interface of these two disciplines. Between 1988 and 2007, JFEI published articles on a variety of themes not often found in other economic or family studies journals such as family resource management, consumer attitudes and behaviors, and economic issues and family relationships. Other unique …

The Impact Of Student Involvement And Engagement On African American Undergraduate Success In College, Keron A. Piper

Theses and Dissertations

The primary purpose of the study was to investigate student involvement and engagement levels and its impact on various aspects of student life on selected African American students at Rowan University. Data were collected by means of a Likert-style survey. In addition, a focus group was conducted consisting of students from the survey sample. Data analysis from the survey suggests that faculty involvement and active/collaborative learning in the classroom are very important to academic success in college. Holding an internship, making class presentations, and tutoring other students were reported as having a positive impact on GPA. From the focus group, …

Golden Apple And Teach For America Offer Specialized Teaching Experiences, Lauren Pietruszka

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

Monitor Newsletter May 19, 2008, Bowling Green State University

Monitor

Official Publication of Bowling Green State University for Faculty and Staff

May 19th 2008, Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

No abstract provided.

Police Officers’ Perceptions Regarding Persons With Mental Retardation, Danielle M. Eadens

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the attitudes held by police officers towards persons with mental retardation with regard to the domains of knowledge, social willingness, affect and contact. It also investigated relationships among group membership and perspectives towards mental retardation. An analysis of relationships between the four domains was also completed. A descriptive correlational design was employed to survey police officers, pairing the Social Distance Questionnaire with a researcher-designed instrument consisting of open-ended questions aligned with each domain. The sample included one hundred and eighty police officers from five different bureaus in one county in Central Florida.

Results of the study indicate …

"Imbunches" And "Xiconhocas": The Incessant Challenge Of Racism In The Declining Years Of The Reagan/Bush Imperial Order, Prexy Nesbitt

Rozell 'Prexy' Nesbitt Writings and Speeches

Prexy Nesbitt, a Chicago-based anti-apartheid activist and educator, delivered this speech at the Wellington Avenue, United Church of Christ, Chicago, Illinois. 6 pages.

Commencement Program [Spring 2008], Clark University

Commencement Programs

Annual Commencement Program for graduation ceremonies at Clark University, held on May 18th, 2008.

Immigration And Women's Empowerment: Indo-Caribbeans In New York City, Farah Persaud

Honors College Theses

Since the signing of the U.S. Immigration Act of 1965, there has been a massive influx of West Indian immigrants in New York City. Today, the West Indian subpopulation has grown to be among the largest minority groups in New York City. With such strong ethnic presence, sociologists such as Nancy Foner, Philip Kasinitz, and Mary C. Waters have documented various aspects of the West Indian immigrant experience, such as degree of assimilation, ethnic and racial identities, and transnational relations. However, most of these studies focus on the Afro-Caribbean migrant experience and overlook the experiences of the many West Indians …

University Of The Pacific Commencement, University Of The Pacific

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

163rd University Of Notre Dame Commencement And Mass Program, University Of Notre Dame

Commencement Programs

163rd Commencement and Mass Program

Saturday, May 17, 2008

2008 Commencement Program, State University Of New York College At Cortland

Commencement Programs

May commencement. Undergraduate ceremony.

Undergraduate Commencement Exercises Program, May 17, 2008

Bryant University Commencements

Commencement Exercises Program, May 17, 2008.

2008 Ursinus College Commencement Program, Ursinus College

Ursinus College Commencement Programs

This Ursinus College Commencement program from 2008 contains the list of speakers and order of events for the day.

Rising Land Falling Fishery: The Effects Of Isostatic Rebound And Rapid Succession On East Alsek River Sockeye Salmon, Derrek M. Faber

Fisheries

This thesis includes research conducted in the Dry Bay Preserve of Glacier Bay National Park in 2005 and 2006 for the U.S. National Park Service. The research mission was to determine the cause of collapse in the East Alsek commercial sockeye fishery. The focus of the study was to determine if the collapse was due to human caused events or if there was a broader ecological basis for the recent downturn in returning sockeye. The East Alsek had undergone a dramatic decline in returning sockeye in recent years and the changing quality and quantity of habitat was thought to be …

Commencement 2008

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

2008 Commencement Program, State University Of New York College At Cortland

Commencement Programs

May commencement. Graduate ceremony.

Association Of Intervention Outcomes With Practice Capacity For Change: Subgroup Analysis From A Group Randomized Trial, Mary Ruhe, Sharon Weyer, Kurt C. Stange

Faculty Scholarship

Abstract. Background. The relationship between health care practices' capacity for change and the results and sustainability of interventions to improve health care delivery is unclear. Methods. In the setting of an intervention to increase preventive service delivery (PSD), we assessed practice capacity for change by rating motivation to change and instrumental ability to change on a one to four scale. After combining these ratings into a single score, random effects models tested its association with change in PSD rates from baseline to immediately after intervention completion and 12 months later. Results. Our measure of practices' capacity for change varied widely …

Whites, Pierce Butler (Fa 260), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 260. Paper: "Reflections on Attitudes Towards Drugs in East Kentucky" written by Pierce Butler Whites for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.

Wessel, Rachel (Fa 262), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 262. Paper: "My High School Years" written by Rachel Wessel for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.