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A Half-Century Of Nebraska Education, Theodore Degner
A Half-Century Of Nebraska Education, Theodore Degner
Undergraduate Research Journal
The pioneers’ journey across Nebraska was rough and ever changing, and the same can be said for the educating of Nebraskans on the state’s history. Since the centennial of Nebraska statehood in 1967, changes to the education of Nebraska history has made students metaphorically traverse over both rough, hilly topics and flat, grassy lessons. These changes can be seen by examining sources from various Nebraska schools dating back to the 1960s. The variety and pace of Nebraska history curriculum change throughout these schools is wild and varied, with periods of little changes between the decades to overarching changes in only …
The Disarming Of The Kearney State College Police Force During The Era Of Civil Rights And Vietnam, Cannon Marchand
The Disarming Of The Kearney State College Police Force During The Era Of Civil Rights And Vietnam, Cannon Marchand
Undergraduate Research Journal
Today, the University of Nebraska at Kearney Police Department is one of few unarmed campus police departments in the country. Even so, UNK PD is a certified police department with full police powers. Officers derive their authority from the State of Nebraska as Special Deputy Sheriffs, but only after graduating the State of Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center. Officers must also receive continual training each year to maintain certification. With that training and certification, UNK PD officers are obligated to maintain safety and security for all people and property at the university. Members of UNK PD are expected to enforce …