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Remarks At The Digital Broadband Migration: Examining The Internet's Ecosystem, Lawrence E. Strickling

Colorado Technology Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Restoring Transparency To Automated Authority, Frank Pasquale

Colorado Technology Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Unfriended Felons: Reevaluating The Internet's Role For The Purpose Of Special Conditions In Sentencing In A Post-Facebook World, Jake Adkins

Colorado Technology Law Journal

No abstract provided.

First-Class Objects, James Grimmelmann

Colorado Technology Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Relationship Between Fundamental Motor Skills And Physical Activity, Sara Marrone

Graduate Research Papers

Objectives. An important component in reducing the obesity of today's children is increasing the level of participation in physical activity. One factor that might increase physical activity is the level of object control fundamental motor skill proficiency. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether object control fundamental motor skills are associated with moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Methods. 40 second grade students (23 boys and 17 girls) were studied. Children's physical activity was assessed by the Polar Active® activity monitor, and their motor proficiency was determined using a battery of assessment to test 4 object control skills (throwing, …

Westerner, 2011-2014, Western New England University

Student Newspapers

The official student newspaper of Western New England University

Middle School Teacher And Students’ Responses On The Usefulness Of The Polar Activity Monitor, Beverly J. Ahern

Graduate Research Papers

Polar Electro has designed a new activity monitor that has not been used in schools before. The purpose of this survey was to evaluate usability and user satisfaction by gathering user comments and suggestions. With the ever-growing concern over the activity levels of children, many companies are developing new devices to accurately measure activity patterns and movement. Measuring physical activity in children is important because the obesity rates of children have continued to rise at alarming rates. Lack of adequate amounts of physical activity is one cause to the rise in childhood obesity. By monitoring their physical activity, physical educators …

An Analysis Of Recruitment And Retention Strategies For Staff In The Camp Adventure Child And Youth Services Program, Allison Leigh Bickle

Graduate Research Papers

Recruitment and retention of staff is a key component to the success of any organization. Organizational survival and growth is dependent upon attracting, recruiting and retaining quality staff, both paid and volunteer. It is imperative that any organization effectively recruit as well as retain the staff that they have invested time and money in developing. Within an organization, the longer an individual is involved or employed, the more knowledge, responsibility and leadership are developed to assist in furthering the mission and goals of the organization. In addition to paid staff, volunteers should be highly recruited, carefully selected, and worked to …

Issues With Youth Fitness Testing: A Review Of Current Literature, Scott Steven Weinheimer

Graduate Research Papers

This review of the literature will look into previous literature that has been published on issues that can affect the results of fitness testing. First, an overview of fitness testing in the United States will occur. Then various social issues that can arise because of fitness testing and how they may affect the outcomes of fitness testing will be described. Lastly, problems associated with fitness testing procedures as well as possible ways to improve fitness testing procedures will be explained.

Successor Employer's Obligations Under A Preexisting Collective Bargaining Agreement: The Second Circuit Misinterprets Supreme Court Decisions And Sets A Harmful Precedent, Kevin A. Teters

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

Pilots Denied Relief - By Narrowly Construing Prevailing Parties Under The Eaja, The D.C. Circuit Allows The Faa To Run Amok, Scott Lars Rogers

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

Will The Ban On In-Flight Cell Phone Use Be Up In The Air Much Longer, Sarah Lopano

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

Standard Of Care Preemption In Aviation Litigation: Halting Steps To A Coherent Analysis, John C. Nettels, Jerrick L. Irby

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

Balancing Airport Capacity Requirements With Environmental Concerns: Legal Challenges To Airport Expansion, Timothy R. Wyatt

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

First Year Experiences Of Women In Nonprofit Organizations: Does The Current Literature Correspond With The Reality Of The Office?, Julie Payne

Graduate Research Papers

During their first year the role of a non profit executive director can be a thankless pursuit. In many instances, it is impossible for them to be fully prepared for the enormous task ahead of them. A study by Bell, Moyers, & Wolfred (2006) found that 65% of the executive directors in a national sample of nonprofit agencies were in their first executive director position; over half of them had held the job for three years or less. While most reported that they enjoyed their job, a third indicated an intention to leave it within two years, and even among …

Secular Not Secularist America, Michael A. Scaperlanda

Faculty Articles

No abstract provided.

Experience Of Resident Assistant Does Not Influence Incidence Of Common Bile Duct Injuries During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Ryan A. Lawless Md, Dale A. Dangleben Md, Charles Scagliotti Md, Judith A. Olenwine Ms, C-Tagme, John J. Hong Md, Michael M. Badellino Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Misconceptions In Middle School Life Science And Strategies Teachers Can Use To Change Them, Jody L. Fairbanks

Graduate Research Papers

Misconceptions and alternative conceptions refer to students' "conceptions that are different from those held by the scientific community" (Sungur, Tekkaya, & Geban, 2001, p. 91). All students have misconceptions due to prior experiences they have had. Students' alternative conceptions are problems for educators because they can block new learning (Sewell, 2002). Therefore, teachers play a crucial role in helping students construct new knowledge upon whatever foundation that already exists. This review of literature examines the findings of research regarding misconceptions, common misconceptions that students have in life science, and how teachers can teach difficult concepts so students are more likely …

2010 Arctic Winter Games: Personal, Social, And Community Benefits Of Participation, Samuel Joseph Walter

Graduate Research Papers

Overall, the findings of this study are very encouraging and give a strong rationale for the continued development, advancement, and support for the Arctic Winter Games. The results have been consistent with the aforementioned mission and values of the Games as established by the International Committee. This study is the fourth initial examination of the personal, social and community benefits of the Games. This research focused on the use of a questionnaire developed and tested in the 1998 Arctic Winter Games. Since then, this survey has been revised and updated on several occasions.

A Literature Review Of Interpersonal Relationships Among Youth In Organized Leisure Activities, Ginnell C. Harlin

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this literature review is to explore interpersonal relationships among youth in organized leisure activities. This review seeks to explore the nature and the role of interpersonal relationships as well as the affect youth involvement has for youth when participating in organized youth activities. Specifically this literature review will look at scholarship, research studies, inclusive of theories and models associated with interpersonal relationships of youth and organized leisure activities.

The Presence Of Gender Stereotypes In Children's Picture Book Illustrations, Jenahlee Chamberlain

Graduate Research Papers

Numerous studies have been conducted throughout the past several decades on the topic of gender stereotypes present in children's picture books. The purpose of this quantitative content analysis is to examine the portrayal of males and females and the representation of gender roles in children's picture book illustrations. This analysis of 43 children's picture books awarded the Caldecott Award or Caldecott Honor between 2001 and 2011 sought to determine whether or not 21st century award winning children's picture book illustrations portrayed gender stereotypes. Each title was analyzed using a content analysis form to test the three hypotheses for this study. …

Identifying Step Count Cut-Offs For Middle School Students, Julie Zensen

Graduate Research Papers

With physical activity levels continuing to decrease and obesity rates continuing to increase, it is important to set specific physical activity guidelines for children to reach in order to ensure health enhancement. A step count cut-off is a specific threshold that once met, is equivalent to participation in the recommended >60minutes of moderate to vigorous activity on a daily basis. The purpose of this study is to find developmentally-specific, step count cut-offs for both boys and girls. This study focused specifically on middle school students from four schools in a Midwestern town in Iowa. There were 88 total participants: 31 …

Elementary School Teacher And Students’ Responses On The Usefulness Of The Polar Activity Monitor, Blaire Baldwin

Graduate Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Donor Cultivation: An Examination Of The Current Recession And The Resulting Nonprofit Dilemma, Elizabeth Hackbarth

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to conduct a comprehensive literature review that examines the primary implications of the economic crisis for donor motives to give to nonprofit organizations and cultivation best practices.

The UNI athletic department experienced a budget cut from the state of Iowa for 2009 that amounted to an immediate $150,000 and will foresee another $100,000 cut each year over the next five years. Athletic administration is currently developing a plan to adapt to the new changes in the budget.

Resourcefulness will be expected from employees, programs may be asked to rearrange their budgets, staff may experience …

The Serious Leisure Perspective, Patrick Anthony Beets

Graduate Research Papers

This review will address the relationship of serious leisure that involve youth and will help create a study that can be used based on a participant's experiences. The specific question examined in this paper is: Can serious leisure be used as a vehicle to help youth to develop positive skills that will help increase meaningfulness and battle depression?

Ay 2010/2011 Sec Meeting Minutes, 2010-09-01, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Ay 2010/2011 Sec Meeting Minutes, 2010-10-13, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Ay 2010/2011 Sec Meeting Minutes, 2011-01-12, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Ay 2010/2011 Sec Meeting Minutes, 2011-03-09, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Ay 2010/2011 Sec Meeting Minutes, 2011-04-06, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.