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Workforce Preparedness Of Information Systems Students: Perceptions Of Students, Alumni, And Employers, Susan Bristow

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Employers of newly hired higher education graduates report their new workforce is not prepared. Further research was required to discover insights to the workforce readiness gap. This concurrent mixed methods study explored what competencies influenced employer's perceptions of the work-readiness of Information Systems (ISYS) undergraduate students and discovered ISYS graduates' and current ISYS students' perceptions of their work-readiness. Participants consisted of a convenience sample including 69 ISYS program upperclassmen, 20 ISYS program alumni, and 8 employers of the ISYS program graduates. ISYS program alumni completed an online Qualtrics survey to measure the participants' perception of their workforce preparedness. ISYS program …

Back Matter, Ohio Cardinal

Ohio Cardinal

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Cave And Karst Programs And Issues At Us National Parks National Cave And Karst Research Institute Report Of Investigation 4, National Cave And Karst Research Institute

KIP Articles

No abstract provided.

The Conduit, Volume 13, No. 2, December 2013, Annette Summers Engel

The KWI Conduit

Contents: Welcome to The Conduit -- President’s Corner -- KWI Happenings -- Upcoming 2014 Karst Award Banquet, March 1, 2014 -- Upcoming Conference Announcements -- Karst Award Dinner Announcement -- Meet KWI ‘s New Associates -- News about KWI Officer, Harvey DuChene -- Wilson Scholarship in Karst Science Announcement -- Research Focus: East Tennessee Cave Biodiversity

Nesting Juncos In Ohio, Haans Petruschke

Ohio Cardinal

No abstract provided.

Species Index To Volume 84, 2013, Tennessee Ornithological Society

The Migrant - Tennessee Ornithological Society

No abstract provided.

Harlequin Duck In Northeast Tennessee, Richard L. Knight

The Migrant - Tennessee Ornithological Society

No abstract provided.

Confirmation Of Type 3 Red Crossbill In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mike Nelson, Matthew A. Young

The Migrant - Tennessee Ornithological Society

No abstract provided.

Dominance Display By A Juvenile Ruby-Throated Hummingbird, Vickie L. Henderson

The Migrant - Tennessee Ornithological Society

No abstract provided.

Can Inhibitor-Resistant Substitutions In The Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Β-Lactamase Blac Lead To Clavulanate Resistance?: A Biochemical Rationale For The Use Of Β-Lactam–Β-Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations, Sebastian G. Kurz, Kerstin A. Wolff, Saugata Hazra, Christopher R. Bethel, Andrea M. Hujer, Kerri M. Smith, Yan Xu, Lee W. Tremblay, John S. Blanchard, Liem Nguyen, Robert A. Bonomo

Chemistry Faculty Publications

The current emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis calls for novel treatment strategies. Recently, BlaC, the principal β-lactamase of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, was recognized as a potential therapeutic target. The combination of meropenem and clavulanic acid, which inhibits BlaC, was found to be effective against even extensively drug-resistant M. tuberculosis strains when tested in vitro. Yet there is significant concern that drug resistance against this combination will also emerge. To investigate the potential of BlaC to evolve variants resistant to clavulanic acid, we introduced substitutions at important amino acid residues of M. tuberculosis BlaC (R220, A244, S130, and …

Designing The Tangible Experience Of Interactive Memories, Miguel Angel Cardona Jr

Theses

The process for memory keeping in the digital age has become easier, immediate, and more efficient thanks to the advent of sophisticated pocket-sized toolsets that can capture everyday experiences.

Consumer-level photo and video recording products are introduced regularly and boast more fidelity, faster speeds, and greater control than their predecessors. More often than not, these expanding feature sets do not properly serve all of their users' needs.

While the technology exists to allow for a near-complete record of one's life to be made through the use of sensors and storage media, problems involve how best to meaningfully learn from and …

Bard Free Press, Vol. 15, No. 4 (December 2013), Bard College

Bard Free Press - All Issues (2000-2018)

No abstract provided.

Building A High-Quality Teaching Profession: Professional Development For Teachers And Staff, Marybeth Whitney-Delamar

Dissertations

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African-American Land Loss And Sustainable Forestry In The Southeast: An Analysis Of The Issues, Opportunities, And Gaps, Colmore S. Christian, Rory Fraser, Amadou Diop

Journal of Extension

African-Americans' connection to the land is rapidly disappearing, and with it goes the cultural, political, and socio-economic capital that has helped this population, especially in southern states. There has been a severe decline in black landownership since 1910, resulting in rural counties with predominantly black populations becoming pockets of enduring poverty. Judicious investments in efforts to solve black land loss may lead to solutions to a larger problem: engagement of non-industrial private forestland owners in sustainable land management. Strengthening black forest-based communities as places to invest and live can build on this rich Southern heritage.

Building Supportive Networks Among Agricultural Innovators Through A Symposium On Dryland Organic Farming, Julia Piaskowski, Bertie Weddell, E Patrick Fuerst, Diana Roberts, Lynne Carpenter-Boggs

Journal of Extension

Extension can play a valuable role by bringing together those who are pioneering innovative practices. We planned, built, and evaluated an Extension symposium on dryland organic agriculture. Post-symposium evaluations indicated that this process disseminated regionally relevant information; fostered networks among producers, researchers, and the organic processing and feed industries; enhanced trust among stakeholders; and increased interest in expanding organic production. Ninety-five percent of respondents indicated that they established new business relationships within 6 months of the symposium. A unique aspect of our project was the enhancement of social capital between geographically separated rural localities.

Demographic Factors Affecting The Adoption Of Multiple Value-Added Practices By Oklahoma Cow-Calf Producers, Brian R. Williams, Kellie Curry Raper, Eric A. Devuyst, Derrell Peel, C. P. Murphy, Chris Richards, Damona Doye

Journal of Extension

Value-added programs are continually promoted by Extension personnel as avenues for improving cow-calf profitability, but producer adoption of value-added practices lags in spite of research that validates the value of these practices. Identifying producer characteristics that increase the likelihood of value-added practice adoption is critical to developing successful outreach efforts. Results from a survey of Oklahoma beef producers on value-added practice adoption indicate that multiple demographic variables influence a producer's likelihood of practice adoption. For Extension specialists, results can help in targeting likely adopters and developing methods to overcome barriers to adoption by producers less likely to adopt.

Repeat Customer Success In Extension, Melissa M. Bess, Sarah M. Traub

Journal of Extension

Four multi-session research-based programs were offered by two Extension specialist in one rural Missouri county. Eleven participants who came to multiple Extension programs could be called "repeat customers." Based on the total number of participants for all four programs, 25% could be deemed as repeat customers. Repeat customers had increased attendance and participation (attending at least 60% of the class sessions) as well as developed relationships with other participants. One key to keeping participants involved is to schedule future programs to begin shortly after the current program ends to keep engagement and excitement levels high.

Adoption Of Integrated Pest Management Practices Among Oklahoma Greenhouse Producers: A Case Study For Experiential Learning, Eric J. Rebek, Michael A. Schnelle, Kay D. Kelsey

Journal of Extension

An instruction- and experience-based workshop was conducted for Oklahoma greenhouse producers to teach principles of integrated pest management (IPM) for common arthropod pests of greenhouse crops. Workshop effectiveness was evaluated using a pre- and post-test instrument to measure changes in knowledge and attitudes about IPM and current use and intention to adopt IPM practices. Findings indicate the objectives were accomplished as participants reported significant increases in IPM knowledge, a marked acceptance of IPM practices, and a willingness to adopt IPM. Extension workshops that combine classroom instruction and hands-on demonstration can be used effectively to teach relevant concepts to stakeholders.

Perceptions Of Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors On Career Development, Higher Education, And Leadership Development, William F. Zanolini, John Rayfield, Jeff Ripley

Journal of Extension

Selected 4-H youth participated in the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador program. Forty-five youth participated in the 3-day program delivered by university professors and staff, Texas AgriLife Extension faculty and industry representatives. An instrument was developed and administered to the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors at the end of their first year of service to evaluate their perceptions regarding the perceived impacts the program had on: 1) career goals, 2) higher education opportunities, and 3) leadership development. The students perceived the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program increased their understanding of career development, higher education, and leadership development.

Expanding Cooperative Extension's Audience: Establishing A Relationship With Cowboy Church Members, Katy Williams, Robert Strong, Landry Lockett

Journal of Extension

The study reported here provided a descriptive report on cowboy churches, while identifying the potential for Extension-cowboy church collaborations and examining the direct implications to Extension. The diffusion of innovations conceptualized the qualitative study. Semi-structured, face-to-face and phone interviews were conducted with 10 adults from cowboy churches. Findings revealed relative advantages for Extension-cowboy church collaborations, areas of compatibility, and ample opportunities for trialibility. Disseminating nutrition, animal science, and youth development information to cowboy church members may establish a relationship between the two groups. Extension could gain positive advocates in local communities through educating and establishing relationships with cowboy church members.

Recommendations For Establishing Extension Programming For Organic Farmers, Patrick Lillard, Jason Parker, Alan Sundermeier

Journal of Extension

As organic agriculture continues to grow, Extension is frequently being called to expand its efforts with organic farmers. However, this non-traditional audience has not historically requested or readily accepted information from Extension and will require Extension to use outreach methods more adapted for this grassroots-based audience. We conducted an extensive literature review of Extension efforts with organic farmers in order to develop recommendations for future Extension programming. The primary strand connecting them is the importance of developing informed Extension efforts by participating in existing organic farmer networks.

Community Involvement To Reduce Insect Threats To Urban Forests, Angela M. O’Callaghan, Joanne Skelly

Journal of Extension

While urban trees increase property values and improve human health, healthy urban trees also reduce potential infestation of nearby native forests. We developed a collaborative program to raise public consciousness of risks to trees from invasive insects before injury has occurred. The Nevada Department of Agriculture entomologist trained Extension Master Gardeners to recognize the threats, signs, and symptoms of alien arthropod species. They then taught classes in venues around the state, bringing awareness of potential problems. By 2013, over 700 professionals and local residents had attended a class, increasing the number of educated and concerned observers around Nevada.

Prescribed Fire On Public Lands, Wesley G. Page, Michael R. Kuhns

All Current Publications

This fact sheet helps readers understand prescribed fire planning and implementation on public lands.

Diagnosis And Acute Management Of Patients With Concussion At Children's Hospitals., Jeffrey D. Colvin, Cary Thurm, Brian M. Pate, Jason G. Newland, Matt Hall, William P. Meehan Iii

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Objectives: To describe the number of hospital admissions for concussion at paediatric hospitals in the USA. To describe the use of imaging and medications for acute concussion paediatric patients.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: Children's hospitals participating in the Pediatric Health Information System in the USA during a 10-year period.

Patients: All emergency department (ED) visits and inpatient admissions with the primary diagnosis of concussion, defined as International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification codes for: (1) concussion, (2) postconcussion syndrome or (3) skull fracture without mention of intracranial injury with concussion.

Main outcome measures: The proportion of concussion patients …

Helping Children Understand And Manage Anger, Shannon Cromwell, Naomi Brower

All Current Publications

Anger is a strong emotion that often leads to negative coping strategies. Children's anger poses challenges for parents and other caregivers and accounts for stress and frustration. Engaging children in a variety of effective coping strategies can assist with their feelings of anger.

Are We Running Out Of Phosphorus?, Nayda Gonzalez, Rhonda Miller

All Current Publications

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient. The world’s phosphorus supplies are limited. Do we have enough phosphorus to support our needs? This fact sheet addresses this question.

Permaculture, Roslynn Brain, Blake Thomas

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.

The Evolving Executive: Provisional Decrees And Their Impact On Brazil's Executive-Legislative Relationship, Lance L. Arberry

Honors College Theses

Comparatively, the lawmaking process in presidential systems is often comprised of negotiations between a legislative body, tasked with authoring and legislating laws, and an executive, who must authorize and administer the enactment of the law. While executives are often empowered with certain constitutional powers to help influence the lawmaking process, these powers are typically constrained and supervisory in nature. Presidents are rarely given broad-and-discretionary legislative powers, since lawmaking is ultimately the responsibility of the legislative body; however, this does not hold true for the case of Brazil. Following the adoption of Brazil’s 1988 Constitution, Presidents were empowered with the power …

Creative Products In A Service Industry: A Look Into The Health Insurance Industry, Aaron Michael Lepsch

Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects

The purpose of this project is to look into products within the health insurance industry within New York State and determine whether current models can identify whether the insurance products are creative. With the advent to healthcare exchanges starting January 1, 2014, the healthcare industry is making tremendous changes within the industry. Federal and State regulators are mandating more coverage, implementing more rules and regulations as well with standardizing products. Due to this standardization, how might you classify one insurer’s product more creative to another insurer with the exact same product? Models like the Creative Product Analysis Model (CPAM) and …

Disability Awareness Course Outline Using The Torrence Incubation Model (Tim), Pam A. Simmeth Mrs.

Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects

Developing an Undergraduate Course Outline on Disability Awareness

This project guides the reader through the process of creating an undergraduate course exploring disability history and the need for inclusion in society. The Torrance Incubation Model (TIM) was used to create the course outline which includes the course description, outcomes, competencies, assessment of student learning, and a topical outline.

This project is twofold, and may be used as a stepping stones for training Direct Support Professionals by intertwining New York State’s Core Competencies within the course content and objectives.