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Study Of Feminist Activism, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Rank-and-file feminist activists are more likely than non-activists to be highly educated, to live outside the South and to trust in others, according to a national study comparing feminist activists and non-activists.

Center For Community Inclusion Director Named, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A longtime educator and advocate for people with developmental disabilities has been named director of the Center for Community Inclusion at the University of Maine, a statewide center for training, research and technical assistance for the estimated 18,300 Maine people with developmental disabilities.

Progress Toward Universal Health Care In Maine, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Concerns about the crisis in our healthcare system are turning into action. Public support is growing for a universal healthcare plan in Maine. Last December I joined the Consumers for Affordable Health Care. I was surprised and pleased to learn that several organizations to which I already belonged were among the CAHC members.

Ada Self-Evaluations To Pinpoint, Help Prioritize Accessibility Problems, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The University of Maine is required to make all of its programs accessible, except where doing so would result in either a fundamental alteration of the nature of the program, or undue financial and administrative burdens. Program access requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act do not require the University to make each existing facility immediately accessible. However, if structural changes in existing facilities are necessary in order to make the programs or services accessible, each changes must be made no later than Jan. 26, 1995.

Powerful Images Expected To Come From This Year's Rape And Sexual Assault Awareness Week, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In years past, University of Maine Rape and Sexual Assault Awareness Week observances have included candlelight vigils, banner contests and marches - visible and often moving sights that heighten awareness, rally support and educate members of the University community.

College Of Applied Sciences And Agriculture Addresses The Need For More Women In Science Careers, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Four years ago, the College of Applied Sciences and Agriculture published a booklet on careers for women in the applied sciences. It came out shortly after the reorganization of the College in recognition of the low number of young women pursuing careers in math and science, and in acknowledgment of a vision for the future - a vision that included more women in the applied sciences.

Report Of The Women In Science And Engineering Initiatives Committee, Women In Science And Engineering Committee, University Of Maine

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Committee was charged with identifying resources at the University of Maine that encourage the participation of women in science and engineering, both as students and as faculty; identifying ways to increase the recruitment and retention of women in these areas and recommending ways that the University can support this effort.

Our work has convinced us that this initiative would benefit individual women as well as contributing to the good of the University and society as a whole. We have found that although some departments and programs are more successful than others in addressing …

Bridges To Opportunity : An Investigation Into The Access Of Disadvantaged People In Rural Areas To Post Secondary Education In Western Australia, Margaret Mcgrath, Toby Metcalfe

Research outputs pre 2011

This report was commissioned by the Institute of Applied Language Studies of the Edith Cowan University in April 1991. Funds had been made available to Edith Cowan by the Department of Employment Education and Training for the 1991 academic year to survey the access to higher education of disadvantaged people in rural areas of Western Australia. Funds were also available to provide for a pilot Bridging Program for disadvantaged persons to enable their entry to courses at post secondary education level.

Using Adult Learning Techniques In Adult Education Conferences, John A. Henschke Edd

IACE Hall of Fame Repository

Conversation abounds regarding the importance of conducing adult education conference through using adult learning techniques which are consistent with what is known about how adults learn. Many professionals already successfully implement this naturally, and experience very positive feedback and results. But many still struggle with the question, "Why don't we practice on ourselves what we say we believe about adult learning?" The question this paper seeks to explore is: Since the field is not very systematic in this, what needs to happen if it is to change? Much published literature suggests various designs and techniques for making the transition, even …