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Faculty Senate Executive Committee Agenda, November 16, 2009, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• University Business
• Announcements
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• New Business

Also contains Faculty Senate Executive Committee minutes from October 19, 2009, the University Retention Report to Faculty Senate executive summary from November 2, 2009, a report from the Educational Policies Committee from November 5, 2009, and a policy manual for faculty Number 401.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, November 16, 2009, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

2009-11-16 Unm News Minute, University Of New Mexico Communication And Marketing Department

UNM News Minute 2009

No abstract provided.

Hawks Of The Spirit Path, Katherine (Morgan) Whitt

Westview

No abstract provided.

The Journal Of Erw And Mine Action Issue 13.3 (2009), Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Focus: Enhancing Mine Action through Cooperation and Coordination | Feature: Mine Action in Complex Situations | Special Report: The Effect of IEDs on Mine Action | Notes from the Field | Research and Development

Deafdigest: Blue Edition, November 15, 2009, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 2009

No abstract provided.

Itf’S Experience With Regional Cooperation, Luka Buhin

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

A key element to the success of the International Trust Fund for Demining and Mine Victims Assistance, particularly in Southeast Europe, has been its facilitation of a regional approach to mine action and subsequent contributions to regional structures and systems. Encouraging regional cooperation is an important confidence-building measure, not only in countries emerging from conflict but also in countries undergoing transition. A regional approach has become one of the guiding principles of ITF’s work.

Undp Involvement In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The United Nations Development Programme was created in 1956 by the General Assembly of the United Nations. Its influence stretches across the globe as it helps nations establish democratic governance, reduce poverty, carry out crisis prevention and recovery, solve environmental and energy issues, and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Ieds And Their Impact On Mine Action, Adrian King

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article addresses the increasingly prevalent threat of improvised explosive devices around the world. The author carefully defines this often unpredictable and unconventional “weapon of choice” and outlines the steps to eliminate the hazard it presents to global security. The article also discusses the role IEDs play within the scope of mine action, arguing their danger exceeds that of traditional mines and other unexploded ordnance.

Animal Health Matters, David H. Zeman

Animal Health MATTERS Newsletter

Director's Message [Page] 1- Education...Discovery...Service: Dedicated people required [Page] 1- Dr. Firkins Motivates Faculty, Staff, Students [Page] 2- AVMA Survey Indicates Most Starting Salaries are up for New Veterinarians Pieces and Parts [Page] 3- Ability of PCR to detect PRRSV 3-4-2 RFLP cut pattern strain [Page] 3- Chase named Veterinarian of the Year by SDVMA [Page] 3- Subscribe to CVM Updates [Page] 4- The Bacteriology Section at SDSU ADRDL [Page] 6- Disposal of Veterinary Sharps in South Dakota [Page] 6- Incoming Freshmen with Pre-Vet Majors at SDSU [Page] 7- 2009—2010 Veterinary Science Scholarship Awards [Page] 7- SDSU Students Accepted to …

Masg Update, Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The following article highlights the recent activities of the Mine Action Support Group, including updates on the United Nations Mine Action Service, the United Nations Development Programme and UNICEF. It is excerpted from the United Nations’ newsletter covering the period from March to May 2009.

Deafdigest: Gold Edition, November 15, 2009, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 2009

No abstract provided.

Identification Of Functional Lsrb-Like Autoinducer-2 Receptors, C. S. Pereira, Anna Katherine De Regt , '09, P. H. Brito, Stephen T. Miller, K. B. Xavier

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Works

Although a variety of bacterial species have been reported to use the interspecies communication signal autoinducer-2 (AI-2) to regulate multiple behaviors, the molecular mechanisms of AI-2 recognition and signal transduction remain poorly understood. To date, two types of AI-2 receptors have been identified: LuxP, present in Vibrio spp., and LsrB, first identified in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. In S. Typhimurium, LsrB is the ligand binding protein of a transport system that enables the internalization of AI-2. Here, using both sequence analysis and structure prediction, we establish a set of criteria for identifying functional AI-2 receptors. We test our predictions experimentally, …

Tasting Room Insights From San Luis Obispo County, Kathryn Vogt, Wayne Howard

Agribusiness

No Abstract.

Ensemble Concerts: Women's Glee Club And Men's Glee Club, November 15, 2009, Sarah Graham, Tim Fredstrom

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
November 15, 2009
Sunday Evening
7:00 p.m.

Rural School Principals’ Perception Of The School Counselor's Role, Gerta Bardhoshi, Kelly Duncan

The Rural Educator

Responding to the lack of clarity related to the defined role of the school counselor, the authors investigated school principals (n = 538), in a rural Midwest state, and their perceptions of the role of the school counselor. The survey utilized was developed based on professional standards of service delivery for professional school counselors as identified by the American School Counselor Association and a listing of identified appropriate and inappropriate school counselor tasks. Results indicate that school principals see responsive service provision as an essential task of the school counselor. School principals also perceive a number of ASCA identified inappropriate …

The Educational Aspirations/Attainment Gap Among Rural Alaska Native Students, Aaron Doyle

The Rural Educator

Indigenous students in rural Alaska hold high educational aspirations and yet few students realize their educational goals (Hamilton & Seyfrit, 1993; Kleinfeld & McDiarmid, 1986; McDiarmid & Kleinfeld, 1981). Our purpose in this study was tounderstand why so many Alaska Native students from small, isolated communities “drift” after high school, neither entering the postsecondary programs they aspire to, nor engaging in paid work. The contribution of this study is to clarify the reasons for the “educational aspirations-achievement gap,” in other words, why so many Alaska Native rural students have high educational expectations, and yet remain directionless in adult life. This …

Creating Highly Qualified Teachers, Dawn L. Mollenkopf

The Rural Educator

The “highly qualified teacher” requirement of No Child Left Behind has put pressure on rural school districts to recruit and retain highly qualified regular and special education teachers. If necessary, they may utilize uncertified, rural teachers with provisional certification; however, these teachers may find completing the necessary certification difficult due to time, distance, and geographic barriers. The University of Nebraska at Kearney has been able to address this need by: (1) creating access to the university’s certification program, (2) providing professional supports, (3) tailoring assignments, projects, and field based practicum experiences and (4) building capacity for rural teachers who have …

Rural And Small School Principal Candidates: Perspectives Of Hiring Superintendents, Patricia A. Cruzeiro, Mike Boone

The Rural Educator

This article reports the results of an inquiry into the dynamics of principal selection in rural school districts in two mid-American states with high numbers of rural schools. The study focuses on two questions: (1) are rural school districts experiencing a shortage of qualified applicants for vacant principal’s positions; and (2) what professional and personal characteristics do superintendents seek in selecting principals for rural schools? Data for the study were collected through a review of the relevant research literature and interviews with superintendents of rural school districts. The study confirmed that rural school districts in these two states are in …

Job Satisfaction Of Iowa Public School Principals, Boris Sodoma, David Else

The Rural Educator

The purpose of this study was to examine the job satisfaction of Iowa public school principals and contrast the job satisfaction to the perceptions six years previously. The population for the 1999 and 2005 study was a sample of principals from Iowa K-12 schools. The study revealed significant differences in overall job satisfaction, in gender of the principals, years served as a principal, and type of schools in both studies. No significant differences were found for years served in present position. The results indicated that principals were overall more satisfied in the 2005 than they were in 1999. The findings …

Supporting Online Learning For Advanced Placement Students In Small Rural Schools: Conceptual Foundations And Intervention Components Of The Facilitator Preparation Program, Matthew J. Irvin, Wallace H. Hannum, Thomas W. Farmer, Claire De La Varre, Julie Keane

The Rural Educator

This paper examines the need for interventions to support students who are taking advanced placement courses in small rural districts and describes the Facilitator Preparation Program (FPP) as a strategy to address this need. Issues in the delivery of Online Distance Education (ODE) in small rural schools are summarized and the conceptual foundations and service delivery considerations of the FPP are outlined. Future research needs are also considered.

Workshop To Support Vertical Articulation At Discovery Canyon Campus, Niki Miscovich

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

This project is presented in the form of a PowerPoint, which is designed to guide reading and writing teachers at Discovery Canyon Campus through a work session on curriculum alignment. The researcher reviews research on how vertical articulation and aligned curriculum contributes to higher student achievement as well as strategies for effective professional development sessions for teachers. The project is part of the longer process of developing an aligned curriculum at the researcher's school, which encompasses grades kindergarten through 12. The goal of this second step in the process is to evaluate the current curriculum against state standards so teachers …

The Role Of Engineering Graphics In The Civil Engineering Technology Curriculum, Charles F. Didomenico

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

This author presents the concept that the basic mechanical drawing course at Pueblo Community College is no longer relevant to the graphics skills required in industry and should not be a prerequisite in the civil engineering technology curriculum. A review of literature reveals that basic mechanical drawing courses are not routinely integrated into civil engineering technology programs in the Colorado Community College System. The literature shows that the majority of programs in the community college system utilize computer aided drafting as the prerequisite. Alternatively, as a replacement, the author presents a hybrid mechanical drawing-computer aided drafting (CAD) curriculum that integrates …

November 14, 2009 (Pages 6533-6644), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 39 (2009)

No abstract provided.

Wright State University Women's Basketball Media Guide 2009-2010, Wright State University Athletics

Athletics Publications

A media guide for Wright State University's 2009-2010 Women's Basketball team. This guide includes photographs, player stats, game results, and records.

Business Ethics: How To Develop Ethical Awareness And Introspection In Our Students, Kathleen Szczepanek

Presentations and other scholarship

I developed a business ethics course addressing the need to provide a foundation in business ethics for Business Studies students at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). The purpose of the course was to ensure that our students develop an awareness for appropriate practices and behaviors as they enter a place of work. The design of the course was based on current literature connected to the best business practices that are based on ethical values and behaviors.

Social Media: What Is It Good For?, Sarah Faye Cohen

Library Scholarship

On the power of 2.0 tools in communication.

Gpsa Council Meeting, 11/14/2009, Graduate And Professional Student Association

GPSA Meeting Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Wright State University Men's Basketball Media Guide 2009-2010, Wright State University Athletics

Athletics Publications

A media guide for Wright State University's 2009-2010 Men's Basketball team. This guide includes photographs, player stats, game results, and records.

The Echo: November 13, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Students get plugged into service – In Brief – Fire alarm system gives rude awakening – Begbie presents theology through music – Recap on other Christian campus events – The Bubble – New ocean forming on African-Arabian plate – Lisbon Treaty receives final approval from Czech – World Voices – On This Day in History – Changes the Lisbon Treaty will introduce – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Shockvertising tactics – Sophomores go ‘off the record’ – Trojan Hype Squad ready for basketball season – Unfamiliar majors unveiled – The life & times of Ecuador – Missed Connections …