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An Empirical Analysis Of Student Perceptions Of Website Components For Class Web-Sites, Jay M. Lightfoot

Communications of the IIMA

Technology has improved to the point where web-sites for every course taught by an instructor are possible. This has produced many instructional benefits; however, it has also created a new set of problems. The problem addressed by this paper is the question of which web-site components to include in the class web-site. This is important because different web components support different student learning styles. Because it is not feasible to include all known webcomponents, the instructor must select those components that are most useful and support the broadest group of students. To address this question, a survey instrument was developed …

Ethics In Information Systems: Student Performance In Evaluating Ethical Dilemmas, Charletta F. Gutierrez

Communications of the IIMA

The explosion in information technology in the last 20 years, and in particular, data communications networks, has had a major impact on ethical thinking and ethical issues. This has been manifested in the recent accounting and business scandals, as it is becoming apparent that the ethical dimensions of information systems-related business decisions cannot be safely ignored. It is important for business educators to introduce students to relevant ethical situations that they may face in the business world. This paper discusses the Information Systems ethical environment and students performance on business ethics cases in a telecommunications course. The results of this …

Factors That Impact Student Performance In A Course Sequence, Gerard J. Morris, Charles H. Mawhinney, Janos Fustos, Joseph S. Morrell, Norman Pence, Wayne Haga, Kathryn Marold, Abel A. Moreno

Communications of the IIMA

On-line courses have become an important component of the delivery of courses in all areas of education. The validity of online delivery is challenged if Web students perform poorly in subsequent major courses. This paper investigates the effect of mode of delivery and other factors on the level of success, failure, potential, and limitations of web delivery in course sequences. This study was conducted on a two-course sequence in the Computer Information Systems Department at Metropolitan State College of Denver. The result of this research identifies important factors impacting student success in this two course sequence.

A Longitudinal Pedagogical Study Of 39 Online And 25 Face-To-Face Sections Of Seven Different Graduate Level Mis Courses, Rassule Hadidi, Chung-Hsien Sung, Miles D. Woken

Communications of the IIMA

This paper reports on a longitudinal pedagogical study of performance and perceptions of 1021 students in 39 online and 25 face-to-face sections of seven different courses taught by six different professors. The differences between the students' perceptions of the quality of the instructors and student performance are statistically significant based on the mode of course delivery. Students rated the quality of instructors in the online courses higher for the duration of the study. Student grade averages are slightly lower in the online courses. For all of the other survey questions dealing with the evaluation of the courses and the instructors, …

The Impact Of Market Metaphysics On Information Infrastructure Decisions, Bernd Carsten Stahl

Communications of the IIMA

One of the most pressing questions that governments and societies have to answer is how to develop the infrastructure of the expected information society. In this paper I will take a look at two archetypical positions: at a state-oriented and a market-oriented view. I will recount the arguments for both sides in order to then demonstrate that all of these arguments are in fact derivatives of the older discussion about state versus market that has been with us at least since Marx. I will then try to show that these arguments are based on metaphysical assumptions about the nature of …

An Exploratory Investigation Of The Learning Styles Of Students In An On-Line Degree Program, Nicholas A. Beadless Ii, Christopher M. Lowery

Communications of the IIMA

This study is an exploratory investigation into whether different leaning styles predict performance in an online course. Students enrolled in several cohorts of an accredited MBA program were surveyed with regard to their learning styles and those styles were correlated with the grades earned in the course. The program is unique in that the entire program could be completed online.

Discussing Issues Of Information Technology In Country Development, Rami Al-Gharaibeh, William Acar, Andrew G. Kotulic, Thomas J. Froehlich

Communications of the IIMA

The development of countries with laggard economies is becoming a global concern. The harmful complications of poverty and illiteracy are beginning to show up outside those countries in violent forms. The precautions against this migration of harm are splitting the world apart at the same time as technology may become able to bring it together. Over the last few years, information technology (IT) has grown very fast and is still spreading into all aspects of life in developed countries. The recent research in those countries is bringing more evidence that IT is a leveraging tool for business and not a …

Groundwater Lowering And Stream Incision Rates In The Central Appalachian Mountains Of West Virginia, Usa, Gregory S. Springer, Holly A. Poston, Ben Hardt, Harold D. Rowe

International Journal of Speleology

Surface channel incision rates are of broad geomorphological interest because they set the boundary conditions for landscape change by affecting changes in local relief and hillslope angles. We report groundwater table lowering rates associated with subsurface Buckeye Creek and the surface channel of Spring Creek in southeastern West Virginia, USA. The mountainous watersheds have drainage areas of 14 km² and 171 km², respectively. The lowering rates are derived from U/Th-dating of stalagmites and the paleomagnetostratigraphy of clastic sediments in Buckeye Creek Cave. The oldest stalagmites have a minimum age of 0.54 Ma and we use a minimum …

39 Social Justice Books And Movies To Keep Your Brain Warm Over Winter Break!, The Surge Team

SURGE

A hodgepodge of books and movies, some serious, some funny that engage issues of social justice in a variety of ways. If you read or watch one, let us know what you think in the comments! [excerpt]

Business Major Tapped As Tillman Award Recipient, Winthrop University

Winthrop News 2014

• The Tillman Award is the university’s highest academic honor. Established in 1940 to honor former S.C. Governor Benjamin Ryan Tillman, the award recognizes the graduate who has most consistently met the demands of academic excellence.
• Olivia Keck earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business with an emphasis in marketing. After graduation, she plans to return to work in her family’s wholesale parts business.

Winthrop Named To Presidential Community Service Honor Roll For Ninth Time, Winthrop University

Winthrop News 2014

• The designation is one of the highest honors a college or university may receive for its dedication to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
• This marks the ninth time Winthrop has been selected for inclusion in the honor roll.

As The Ruble Tumbles, Putin Stumbles — And Upheaval Looms In Russia, Nicholas Hayes, Louis D. Johnston

University Chair in Critical Thinking Publications

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When Helpers Hurt: Protecting Taxpayers From Preparers, Michelle Lyon Drumbl

Scholarly Articles

In this article, Drumbl explores return preparer regulation as a policy matter and questions what would be gained by applying Circular 230 to return preparers.

Gsu View, 2014-12-22, Office Of Marketing And Communications

GSU View

Newsletter published by Governors State University 2007-current.

Cartan Subalgebras, Compact Roots And The Satake Diagram For Su(2, 2), Ian M. Anderson

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In this worksheet we use the 15-dimensional real Lie algebra su(2, 2) to illustrate some important points regarding the general structure theory and classification of real semi-simple Lie algebras.

1. Recall that a real semi-simple Lie algebra g is called a compact Lie algebra if the Killing form is negative definite. The Lie algebra g is compact if and only if all the root vectors for any Cartan subalgebra are purely imaginary. However, if the root vectors are purely imaginary for some choice of Cartan subalgebra it is not necessarily true that the Lie algebra is compact.

2. A real …

Cal Poly Faculty Member Appointed To California Architects Board, Public Affairs Office

Press Releases

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Cal Poly's City & Regional Planning Graduate Program Ranked No. 2 In The Nation, Public Affairs Office

Press Releases

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Acute Myeloid Leukemia And Fatal Scedosporium Prolificans Sepsis After Eculizumab Treatment For Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: A Case Report, M Hanmantgad, Rajat Nog, Karen Seiter

NYMC Faculty Publications

Eculizumab has become the standard of care for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). As more patients are treated, the long-term outcomes of these patients will become apparent. We recently treated a patient who developed PNH in the setting of aplastic anemia. The patient developed acute myeloid leukemia less than three years after initiating eculizumab. The patient also died suddenly from Scedosporium sepsis during induction therapy. This patient's course seemed more aggressive than would be expected. The possible effect of complement blockade is discussed.

Best Wishes For The Holidays From Collegeville, Michael Hemesath

Administration Publications

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12/22/2014 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 12/22/2014. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

A Rewarding Feeling, Jonathan H. Mayes

Best Midwestern High School Writing 2015 Winners

It is interesting to read about all of the positive memories/moments Heather Turner had during her time with the Gahanna Special Olympics. The challenges she has had to face as head coach and volunteer are enlightening and inspiring. It's also interesting to read about how the Special Olympics are affecting kids with disabilities in the classroom, as well.

State V. Diaz Respondent's Brief Dckt. 42103

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

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Ceas E-News 12.22.2014, College Of Engineering And Applied Sciences

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences News

• Senior design
• Innovation day
• College in Industry scholarships
• Dr. James Springstead NIH grant

Jordan Algebras And The Exceptional Lie Algebra F4, Ian M. Anderson

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This worksheet analyzes the structure of the Jordan algebra J(3, O) and its split and exceptional versions. The algebra of derivations is related to the exceptional Lie algebra f4.

St Louis Media Reports On Plants Gravity In Space Research, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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The Murray Ledger And Times, December 22, 2014, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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Program Review, Journalism And Media Studies, 2014, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg

Academic Learning Compacts

The 2014 program review for the Bachelor's of Arts in Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies; the Master's of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies; and the Master's of Arts in Digital Journalism and Design.

Stem Stories, December 2014, #4, Stefani Keller

STEM Stories

Student Profile - Kara Poppe

Unh Law’S Rudman Center Announces Appointment Of Leadership Fellows, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

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Dawson, Holdaway Present ‘Validation Of A Tool To Assess Teacher Burnout’, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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