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Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes Dec 2, 2016, A-State Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

Meeting minutes for the Faculty Senate held on December 2, 2016.

Unh Announces Winners Of Statewide Social Venture Innovation Challenge, Erika Mantz

UNH Today Archive

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Learning From The Best, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Five University of Dayton students received the first Emerson Innovation Scholarships sponsored by The Helix Innovation Center on the University of Dayton campus. They will work with Emerson engineers and industry leaders to develop innovations in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry.

Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Impact Several Toxicological Endpoints And Cause Neurodegeneration In Caenorhabditis Elegans, Michael Joseph Mashock, Tyler Zanon, Anthony D. Kappell, Lisa N. Petrella, Erik C. Andersen, Krassimira R. Hristova

Biological Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

Engineered nanoparticles are becoming increasingly incorporated into technology and consumer products. In 2014, over 300 tons of copper oxide nanoparticles were manufactured in the United States. The increased production of nanoparticles raises concerns regarding the potential introduction into the environment or human exposure. Copper oxide nanoparticles commonly release copper ions into solutions, which contribute to their toxicity. We quantified the inhibitory effects of both copper oxide nanoparticles and copper sulfate on C. elegans toxicological endpoints to elucidate their biological effects. Several toxicological endpoints were analyzed in C. elegans, including nematode reproduction, feeding behavior, and average body length. We examined three …

Automated Barrel Cleaner, Brian C. Gumino

Honors Capstones

Numerous industrial companies use 55 and 30 gallon barrels to hold, transport, and dispense liquids and chemicals. Due to this there are many businesses that will reuse their barrels. In order to reuse their barrels, they must clean them to ensure there is no cross contamination from contents that were in the barrel before placing new contents in them. This is normally a time consuming process for most businesses depending on the material that was inside the barrel. With the hefty time relationship related to cleaning barrels most companies either dispose of their barrels, either legally or sometimes illegally, or …

Cellphones And The Fourth Amendment: Why Cellphone Users Have A Reasonable Expectation Of Privacy In Their Location Information, Paul Cividanes

Journal of Law and Policy

The Fourth Amendment, which affords individuals protection from unreasonable searches and seizures, was ratified over two hundred years ago. As such, it was impossible for the Amendment’s framers to conceive the technologies that exist today. As technology progresses, courts are often faced with the task of deciding how the Fourth Amendment should apply in the modern world. As Fourth Amendment jurisprudence has developed, the Supreme Court has originated tests and doctrines for courts to use when hearing Fourth Amendment challenges to government action. One such test, the ‘reasonable expectation of privacy’ test, looks to see whether an individual has a …

Nethula Journal Records, Dpaac Staff

Manuscript Division Finding Aids

Collection Number: 253 Inclusive Dates: 1973 - 1986 Extent: 10 Cubic Feet Description: The Nethula Journal of Contemporary Literature was founded and edited by Essex Hemphill, a poet and writer from Washington, D.C. Published from 1979-1980, the Nethula Journal was a bi-monthly piece dedicated to a new era of black poets and writers. The Nethula Journal records document the day-to-day business of the periodical and contain correspondence, buiness files, financial and budget information, fundraising documents, mailing lists, submissions, and drafts of journal volumes.

December 2, 2016, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2016-12-02, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 2012-Present

The Story of the Week "Third alleged Title IX violation under investigation," talks about a third Title IX investigation has been opened by the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights at the College. In "Scot's Key is currently undergoing revision," slight changes have been made to the school's noice policy by the Campus council. "College of Wooster observes TDOR" is about the students getting together in honor of International Transgender Day of Remembrance. In "Moot Court teams qualify for National competition," six students from the College have qualified for the National Competition.

Co-Developing Drugs With Indigenous Communities: Lessons From Peruvian Law And The Ayahuasca Patent Dispute, Daniel S. Sem

Richmond Journal of Law & Technology

This paper will examine the issues surrounding the codevelopment of drugs derived from traditional medicines used by indigenous peoples in Amazonia, with a focus on Peru. In particular, this paper will explore what national, regional and international legal structures are in place to protect the interests of indigenous peoples, while at the same time providing medical benefit to the world. This issue is explored in the context of Peruvian, U.S., and international treaties – especially the TRIPS agreement, the Andean Community, sui generis protections, and the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement.

Lindenwood Digest, December 2, 2016, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been an employee newsletter since 2009.

Reducing Benzodiazepine Use In The Treatment Of Anxiety In A Community Mental Health Setting, Gayle M. Mink

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Abstract

Background and Significance: Anxiety Disorders affect nearly 18% of adult population annually (SAMHSA, 2013.) Per APA, (1990) & Ashton (1994), prescribers should limit use to short-term crisis or to prepare for therapy. Unintended consequences of benzodiazepines: abuse, dependence, compromised sobriety, withdrawal seizures, rebound anxiety (APA, 1990, p. 35)

Purpose of pilot: To develop/ implement an evidence based pilot program using internet-based, CBT to taper benzos with minimal/no perceived participant distress.

Theoretical Framework: The recovery model (Anthony, 1993).

Project Design: Design. Pilot project using a one-group, pre-test, post-test model.

Sample. Convenience sample of seven clients; (18 years old on long-term …

Introduction; The Past, Present And Future Of Free Speech, Joel M. Gora

Journal of Law and Policy

This short paper introduces the papers and commentary produced at two significant First Amendment occasions. First was a 40^th anniversary celebration of the Supreme Court’s landmark 1976 decision in Buckley v. Valeo, the fountainhead ruling on the intersection between campaign finance restrictions and First Amendment rights. The questions were discussed provocatively by two of the leading players in that decision, James Buckley himself, now a retired United States Circuit Judge, and Ira Glasser, former head of the ACLU who helped organize a strange bedfellows, left-right coalition to challenge the new federal election campaign laws on First Amendment grounds. …

A Landmark Decision Turns Forty: A Conversation On Buckley V. Valeo, Ira Glasser, Nicholas W. Allard, James L. Buckley

Journal of Law and Policy

James Buckley gives a behind the scenes description as to why he thought the Campaign Reform Act of 1974 was suspect, how the case effected his career and how the holding of the Supreme Court has since effected campaign finance law. Remarks first given regarding the Buckley V. Valeo Panel where Dean Nichola`s Allard provided commentary. Included in this commentary, Mr. Glasser explains that similar to other problems that have plagued the United States, campaign finance is a unique issue that requires not only an analysis of what the problem is, but also whether the proposed remedy will solve the …

Symposium: Free Speech Under Fire: The Future Of The First Amendment, Nicholas W. Allard, Floyd Abrams

Journal of Law and Policy

Dean Allard's opening remarks on the state of the First Amendment and the required restraints and tolerances that Free Speech requires. Mr. Abrams gives his personal thoughts on the growth and evolution of first amendment law following the Pentagon Papers case of 1971 and the impact the Citizens United decision has had. Mr. Abrams also analyze and gives his personal feelings about the impact certain Supreme Court justices has on the growth of this area of law

Where's The Fire?, Burt Neuborne

Journal of Law and Policy

Freedom of speech is priceless, but distressingly fragile. Life, and law, would be much simpler if we could react to free speech's importance and fragility by granting it absolute legal protection. Since, however, absolute protection of speech is not—and should not be—a serious option, we face the legal realist challenge of erecting a First Amendment legal structure capable of providing real-world protection to highly controversial speech, often by weak speakers, without closing the door to government regulation. Given the uncertainty inherent in applying fact-dependent complex rules in protean factual settings, many potential speakers would avoid being drawn into unpredictable and …

Protecting Hatred Preserves Freedom: Why Offensive Expressions Command Constitutional Protection, Andrew P. Napolitano

Journal of Law and Policy

The First Amendment is not the guardian of taste. Instead, the U.S. Constitution wholeheartedly protects freedom of thought and expression, even if generated and defined by hatred, as long as that expression does not produce immediate lawless violence. Although free speech may lead to tenuous relationships or uncomfortable debates, it must be defended unconditionally. Too many politicians and lawmakers believe that the freedom of speech protected by the First Amendment attaches only to those ideas and expressions that they approve of; this is not so. This article argues that the Founders intended the First Amendment's free speech principle as a …

Freedom Of Speech And Equality: Do We Have To Choose?, Nadine Strossen

Journal of Law and Policy

As a lifelong activist on behalf of both equality and free speech, I am convinced, based on actual experience, that these core values are mutually reinforcing, and not, as some have argued, in tension with each other. Moreover, I am convinced that this is true even for offensive or hateful speech that affronts our most cherished beliefs. However, defining hateful or offensive speech is inherently arbitrary and subjective, which raises concerns about what speech should be restricted, and how. Empowering government to punish hateful or offensive expresson necessarily vests officials with enormous discretionary power, which will inevitably lead to arbitrary …

The Academy, Campaign Finance, And Free Speech Under Fire, Bradley A. Smith

Journal of Law and Policy

This article discusses the issue of campaign finance and the impact money has on the political process in the country. The author suggests campaign finance regulations that curb the current threat it poses to the system, as well as the First Amendment itself. Lastly, the author discusses the impact academics have had on the debate and this decline in support of free speech that has resulted from the debate.

Money And Speech: Practical Perspectives, Nicholas W. Allard

Journal of Law and Policy

Dean Allard provides a practical perspective on the topic of money, politics and free speech based on his over three decades worth of experience in lobbying, campaigns and public policy. Commentary also includes opinions as to the state of politics in America and the problems with reforming campaign finance law.

Persistent Threats To Commercial Speech, Jonathan H. Adler

Journal of Law and Policy

The current Supreme Court is very protective of speech, including commercial speech. Threats to commercial speech persist nonetheless. This article briefly examines two: the use of commercial speech restrictions as a form of rent-seeking, and compelled commercial speech. Regulation of commercial speech protect is sometimes used to protect established corporate interests from competitors who are less able to bear the costs of regulation, with consequences that extend beyond the economic marketplace. In the case of commercial speech, courts have been unduly deferential to claims of a consumer “right to know” as a basis for mandated labeling and disclosure. Greater protection …

No Drop Prosecution & Domestic Violence: Screening For Cooperation In The City That Never Speaks, Allessandra Decarlo

Journal of Law and Policy

Throughout history, domestic violence has been infamously kept behind closed doors and outside of our legislature. It was not until the 1960s, due to the efforts of the battered women’s movement, that the U.S. government began to address domestic violence as a social ill and offered protection to victims through statutes and policies in both State and Federal capacities. This note elaborates on one such policy, known as a “No-Drop” policy, which has been implemented by prosecutor’s offices throughout New York City’s five boroughs, as a mechanism to aggressively combat domestic violence. “No- Drop” policies allow prosecutors to vigorously prosecute …

A Balancing Act For American Universities: Anti-Harassment Policy V. Freedom Of Speech, Bridget Hart

Journal of Law and Policy

Legal scholars, educational administrators, journalists, and students have all witnessed a rise in students being disciplined by university officials for speech and conduct deemed inappropriate for college campuses. In endeavoring to explain this trend, some academics point to the disconnect between the Department of Education and university administrators regarding the legal standards for campus anti-harassment policies. The lack of clarity regarding what constitutes harassment on college campuses has resulted in the punishment of students by universities for speech and conduct that is normally considered to be protected speech under the First Amendment. This note first provides an overview of the …

Rwu First Amendment Blog: David Logan's Blog: When Facts And News Diverge 12-2-2016, David A. Logan

Law School Blogs

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December 2, 2016, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Kennesaw State University School Of Music Holiday Spectacular, Leah Partridge, Harrison Long, Brenda Brent, Sherri N. Barrett

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents a special holiday concert featuring holiday favorites and more performed by the KSU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and combined choirs.

Titan 'Green' Takes On New Meaning Through Student's Sustainability Efforts, University Communications

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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An Examination Of Academic Advising Experiences Of Undergraduate Students Enrolled In Face-To-Face And Online Courses When Considering Gender, Ethnicity, First Generation Status, And Pell Grant Status, Dorothy Moss Hale

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Higher attrition rates among students in online as compared to face-to-face (F2F) degrees are a major concern in higher education. Consequently, many institutions are rethinking academic advising to support the retention and graduation of F2F and online students. This study analyzed existing data collected from 522 undergraduate seniors at a large public urban university who completed the 2014 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Academic Advising Module. Three research questions guided the study: 1) To what degree, if any, does the frequency of interaction with academic advisors reported by undergraduate students differ on the basis of course format (face-to-face vs. …

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

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Lin-Manuel Meets Moana, Daniel Pollack-Pelzner

Faculty Publications

In this article originally published in Public Books, Daniel Pollack-Pelzner wonders whether a Disney musical and a Lin-Manuel Miranda musical want the same thing.