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Fact Book, 2008-09, John Carroll University

Fact Book

2008-09 Fact Book

Civic Lessons: Public Schools And The Civic Development Of Undocumented Students And Parents, John Rogers, Marisa Saunders, Veronica Terriquez, Veronica Valez

Northwestern Journal of Law & Social Policy

In the Court reasoned that by providing undocumented students with core academic instruction, public schools could contribute to their participation in democratic institutions and thus enhance civic life. This article assesses this and a set of related claims. Drawing on three data sets, the authors consider how access to public schools shapes the civic development and civic engagement of undocumented students and their parents. They first introduce data from a longitudinal study tracking the civic development of youth through high school and into adulthood. They then share survey data that indicates the relatively high levels of school participation among undocumented …

Which Washington: Constitutions In Conflict?, Jonathan F. Duncan, Kristina V. Giddings

Marquette Sports Law Review

No abstract provided.

Mary Beth Tinker, Stephen Wermiel

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

No abstract provided.

Health'n'Motion, Leanne Hamilton, Kym Gonzalez, Jana Wallis, Rachael Russell, Bahareh Ravandi, Sarah Camodeca

Big iDeas 2008 Fall Updates

This presentation outlines the success achieved, challenges faced, changes made, and plans envisioned vis-à-vis the original proposal.

Profiting From Nonprofits: A Study Of Nonprofits And The Role They Play In Society, Amy Koshy, Kristen Arndt, Jamie Cohen

Big iDeas 2008 Proposals

In recent years, Dallas nonprofits have received low rankings especially when compared to those located in other metro areas such as Los Angeles, Washington DC, Chicago and Houston.In a city that is growing larger with each passing day it is important that steps be taken to help this struggling sector become more effective in the community and do so in a way that will permit them to thrive. We are requesting support for our research of Dallas’ nonprofit sector, and of the problems that these organizations are faced with. In the process, we will be studying what exactly makes a …

Childhood Obesity In Low-Income Dallas Neighborhoods, Leanne Hamilton, Kym Gonzalez, Jana Wallis, Rachael Russell, Bahareh Ravandi, Sarah Camodeca

Big iDeas 2008 Proposals

Childhood obesity stands at the forefront of problems in the city of Dallas… To combat this problem, we propose a pilot program that will be readily reproducible throughout the city. We will build upon longstanding ties and a tradition of trust that has been cultivated between SMU’s Center for Inter-Community Experience (ICE) and the low-income neighborhoods of East Dallas.

Establishing Microenterprise In The Vickery Meadow Community Of Dallas, Laura Arellano-Weddleton, Andrea Fernandez, Jobin Kalathil

Big iDeas 2008 Proposals

The neighborhood of Vickery Meadow, situated in Dallas slightly north of White Rock Lake, is a unique community that boasts high ethnic diversity. Vickery would be an ideal location to pilot a microenterprise program that would provide empowerment, mentorship, and the opportunity for economic growth for these families. The pilot program would be a selfsustaining tradition of microenterprise in Vickery Meadow that would include regular market events in a permanent space within the neighborhood. Such a program would provide a center of community and support for the residents of the neighborhood, as well as an inviting place for members of …

I-Cubed Creative Enterprises (I.3c.E.) Strengthening Ingenuity, Imagination & Innovation In Youth, Julene Fleurmond

Big iDeas 2008 Proposals

I-Cubed Creative Enterprises (I.3C.E.) addresses the issues of low-income youth financial development, educational performance and enterprise sustainability in Dallas. The goal of this project is to provide young low-income students with an artistic outlet where they can focus on creative initiatives and learn about aspects of entrepreneurship. In this way, the young people are able to learn about financial growth, as well as exercise their skills in a variety of hands-on activities.

Humanism, Education And Spirituality: Approaching Psychosis With Levinas, Glenn J. Morrison

Theology Papers and Journal Articles

The article investigates the recent turn towards Emmanuel Levinas’ writings in the philosophy of Education. Engaging this turn, the article sets out to develop an ethical, personal and contemplative approach towards understanding and responding to psychosis. By imagining a Levinasian horizon for understanding the experience of psychosis in the Teaching-Learning environment, Levinas’ thought gives hope to take on the work of justice and offer a gift of friendship especially when faced with students experiencing psychosis. The approach towards people suffering the moods and difficulties of psychosis, the article argues, parallels the very spiritual practice of contemplation.

Pink-Shirting: Should The Ncaa Consider A Maternity And Paterinity Waiver?, Spencer H. Larche

Marquette Sports Law Review

No abstract provided.

A Call For Drug-Testing Of High School Student-Athletes, Scott A. Andresen

Marquette Sports Law Review

No abstract provided.

Physical Activity Patterns In Missoula Youth, Laura Leigh Mohar

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Physical activity (PA) is a critical determinant of long term health and is necessary for the prevention of youth onset–adult diseases. It is recommended that all youth accumulate at least 60+ min of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) most days of the week in bouts lasting at least 10 min. PURPOSE: To evaluate the PA patterns of Missoula youth in order to make better recommendations for PA interventions for a wellness policy. METHODS: 324 elementary and middle school students from 5 schools wore accelerometers on their wrists for 5 days. The data were converted to activity …

Diversity: A Longitudinal Study Of How Student Diversity Relates To Resilience And Successful Progression In A New Generation University, Adrianne Kinnear, Mary Boyce, Heather Sparrow, Sharon Middleton, Marguerite Cullity

Research outputs pre 2011

This project used the voices of diverse cohorts of students to describe their learning journeys as they progressed through the later years of their degree and into the workforce. The project combined quantitative data from a large student sample with qualitative data from a series of case study narratives to document the students’ perceptions about their learning experiences, the factors underpinning progression in their studies and their transition into the workplace. The project has attempted to answer the question: does diversity matter? Do students of different diversities progress differently, and are there differences in the factors enhancing progression and developing …

Knowledge Of Personal Energy Requirements In College Students, Aurora Maria Buffington

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

This study explored whether university students enrolled in health science classes were able to estimate their energy requirements within a range of calories equal to predicted Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) +/- two standard deviations. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and a participant survey were given to a convenience sample of 63 male and 92 female undergraduate students (19-23 years) with subsequent measurements of height, weight and body fat percentage. Results from the IPAQ yielded metabolic equivalents which were converted to physical activity coefficients for use in the EER equation. Students significantly underestimated their EER by an average of 700 …

Analysis Of The Application Of First Amendment Jurisprudence To University Student Fees *Policies, Christine Chairsell

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The allocable student activity fee represents a fee imposed by the university administration and is paid at the time that tuition is paid. The administration or the elected student government body representatives disperse these collected fees to groups that have made application for funding and have passed the review process. Sometimes students object to their mandatory activities fees being diverted to certain groups because they are either political or advocate opinions with which the students disagree. Thus, the controversy becomes a free speech challenge; The purpose of this study was to provide a historical case study about the legal controversies …

The Effects Of Students' Asynchronous Online Discussions Of Conceptual Errors On Intentionally Flawed Teacher-Constructed Concept Maps, Magdalena Sas

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Research shows that online discussions are often unfocused and without providing much benefit to students' learning outcomes. One of the reasons behind this phenomenon is the lack of or inadequate scaffolding or guidance provided to students when participating on asynchronous discussion boards. The collaborative misconception mapping strategy is a tool that was designed to mediate cognitive and metacognitive processes via feedback provided by peers and a teacher-created concept map that contains intentional conceptual errors; This study evaluated the effects of collaborative misconception mapping as compared with those of a traditional online discussion activity, where students post responses to discussion questions. …

Towards A Conceptual Framework For Preceptorship In The Clinical Education Of Undergraduate Nursing Students, Melanie Zilembo, Leanne Monterosso

Nursing Papers and Journal Articles

A recent study undertaken by the authors (2007) highlighted that undergraduate nursing students were subjected to varying experiences in clinical practice, which were mediated by a number of factors. Mediating factors included continuity of preceptors, student attitudes, the clinical setting environment, student and preceptor expectations of the clinical practice experience and interactions between the student and preceptor.

Of note, interactions with preceptors were seen to 'make or break' the practical experience. Therefore, the relationship that is forged between preceptor and student is vital in shaping the student's experience of the clinical area and of the real world of nursing work. …

A Process Plan For Consensus Building In The Evaluation Of Nsgc & Epscor Native American Outreach Program, Jocelyn S. Nickerson, Brent D. Bowen, Henry R. Lehrer

Publications

The NASA Nebraska Space Grant (NSGC) & EPSCoR Programs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha have embarked on a unique educational journey known as the Nebraska Native American Outreach program (NNAOP). The NNAOP’s main objective is to encourage and motivate Native American students to be more competitive in mathematics and science. This program has allowed for a variety of educational and public outreach activities to take place. However, in order to continually provide effective support to Nebraska’s Native American community, NSGC & EPSCoR sought an evaluation technique for the NNAOP. To execute such an evaluation, NSGC organized the first …

An Analysis Of Survey Data On Student Perceptions Of Adolescent Counseling Needs, Jane Ellen Santo

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

The school counseling needs of adolescents have often
been assessed through the perceptions of school personnel
and other adults. This study provides an alternative
perspective and reports the results of a mental health/life
stress counseling needs’ assessment, conducted directly
with middle school and high school students’ grades 7
through 12. The results of this student-centered survey
are reported with relation to literature pertaining to the
potential counseling needs of adolescents and the
deleterious consequences of not meeting these needs. Data
pertaining to each area of the survey: awareness of
counseling services, participation in counseling services,
perceived counseling needs, and perceived …

Law Of The Land – Year In Review, Patricia E. Salkin

Scholarly Works

This column reviews trends and interesting cases in land use law as reported on “Law of the Land” during the last half of 2007. “Law of the Land” is a blog created to be of interest to land use lawyers, planners, developers, professors, and students. The blog is updated daily with a review of a recent land use case decided by a state or federal court. In addition, the site has reported on relevant gubernatorial executive orders, offered book reviews, and occasionally starts a discussion on current events issues, such as climate change and has led to robust debate about …

The Relationship Between Collective-Efficacy And Student Achievement In Vocational/Technical High Schools, Rosemary Tralli

Dissertations

Purpose

The impact of teachers’ efficacious beliefs on achievement in technical high schools required further investigation. This study examined the collective-efficacy beliefs of academic and trade departments in 17 Connecticut technical high schools and the relationship between those beliefs and student achievement.

Method

The collective-efficacy beliefs of 730 teachers were measured through use of the Collective Teacher-Efficacy Belief Scale. Perceptions of influence over instruction, discipline, and overall efficacy were obtained. A sample of 2,592 students was used to obtain achievement data in mathematics, science, reading, and writing on the Connecticut Academic Performance Test. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine …

Volume 43 - Issue 12 - Thursday, December 20, 2007, Rose Thorn Staff

The Rose Thorn Archive

The Rose Thorn, Rose-Hulman's independent student newspaper.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Volume 43 - Issue 11 - Friday, December 14, 2007, Rose Thorn Staff

The Rose Thorn Archive

The Rose Thorn, Rose-Hulman's independent student newspaper.

Volume 43 - Issue 10 - Friday, December 7, 2007, Rose Thorn Staff

The Rose Thorn Archive

The Rose Thorn, Rose-Hulman's independent student newspaper.

Volume 43 - Issue 09 - Friday, November 30, 2007, Rose Thorn Staff

The Rose Thorn Archive

The Rose Thorn, Rose-Hulman's independent student newspaper.

Volume 43 - Issue 08 - Friday, November 2, 2007, Rose Thorn Staff

The Rose Thorn Archive

The Rose Thorn, Rose-Hulman's independent student newspaper.

Scotland Road (November 15-17, 2007), Jeffrey Hatcher

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Scotland Road (November 15-17, 2007).

Volume 43 - Issue 07 - Friday, October 26, 2007, Rose Thorn Staff

The Rose Thorn Archive

The Rose Thorn, Rose-Hulman's independent student newspaper.