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Preparing Teachers With Core Content Expertise To Support Students With Moderate To Severe Disabilities, Robert C. Pennington Phd, Ginevra Courtade, Best Newberry Gurney

Kentucky Teacher Education Journal: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children

In this paper, the authors describe a teacher preparation program in the area of moderate to severe disabilities with an emphasis in academic instruction. They present a rationale for their increased focus on academics, a description of the program’s design, and several challenges associated with its implementation. Further, they offer several considerations for iterative improvement of the program.

An Overview Of Assessment In The Core Curriculum 2011-2016, Butler University

Assessment Documents

No abstract provided.

Core Curriculum Operating Manual, Butler University

Policy Documents

This document serves as the companion to the Original Core Document (June 2005); it contains updated information about the mission of each area, the constitution and duties of advisory committees and provides implementation information for both curriculum development and assessment. Information of special importance to advisors, including policies regarding exemptions, variances and transfer credits are also included. The manual will be updated annually; substantive changes must be approved by the Core Curriculum Committee; minor changes (such as typographical errors, broken links, or changes to maintain conformity) shall not require the approval of the Core Curriculum Committee, rather only an annual …

The Loop (Fall 2016), Taylor University

The Loop (2012-2017)

The late Fall 2016 edition of Taylor University’s The Loop.

The Effects Of Health-Related Fitness On School Attendance In New York City 6th-8th Grade Youth, Emily M. D'Agostino

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Background: Only 42% of youth ages 6-11 in the United States meet the World Health Organization’s recommendation for ≥60 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity. Estimates for adolescents ages 12-19 are even lower, ranging from 8-17%. Literature suggests low levels of youth health-related fitness (fitness) may negatively impact attendance, potentially due to reduced physical and psychosocial wellness. Nationally, 10-15% of (5-7.5 million) students are chronically absent, meaning that they miss ≥10% of the school year (or ≥20 days of school per year). Moreover, 20-30% of students in high-poverty, urban school districts do not attend school regularly (≥6 days …

The Effects Of A Visual Activity Schedule On Students With Asd Multiplication Fluency, Luis Antonio Figueroa

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.

On Shared Governance, Missed Opportunities, And Student Protests, Nancy B. Rapoport

Nevada Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Ouachita Named Arkansas' Only Exercise Is Medicine Campus, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University recently was named an Exercise is Medicine Silver Level Campus for its commitment to creating a culture of wellness on campus. It is the only university in the state and one of only 15 universities in the nation to achieve this honor for 2016.

Ouachita’s Exercise is Medicine efforts are coordinated through its Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies. Dr. Terry DeWitt, chair of the department, accepted OBU’s recognition at the annual EIM meeting in Boston in June.

Alexander Castro ’14 Captures 2016 Rhode Island Press Association Award, Jill Rodrigues

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Part of the first class of journalism grads at Roger Williams, Castro takes first place in arts criticism.

Leaving Dory: Rwu Marine Scientist Weighs In On Impact Of Blockbuster Cartoon Franchise, Jill Rodrigues

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From the need for tracking the marine ornamental fish trade to reasons for pioneering tropical fish aquaculture, RWU’s marine biologist Andrew Rhyne examines the pros and cons of the aquarium hobbyist.

Roger Williams University Recognizes Alumni Achievements At Annual Awards Ceremony, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Mark Fallon ’78, Megan Alves ’91 and Theresa Agonia ’13 honored for their contributions to society, university community.

353 Ouachita Students Named To Dean's List, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

A total of 353 students at Ouachita Baptist University were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester. The students will receive a certificate of recognition from Ouachita and will be included in the “National Dean’s List” for 2015-16.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must compile at least a 3.5 grade point average and be classified as a full-time student, with a minimum of 12 academic hours.

Ouachita Baptist University, a private Christian liberal arts university in Arkadelphia, is ranked among “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report and among …

Student’S Legacy Lives On In Jeremy Warnick Center For Student Accessibility Services, Justin Wilder

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With generous donations to relocate the Center to the heart of campus and create a memorial scholarship fund, student’s memory helps undergrads with disabilities succeed at RWU.

Modernizing The Integrated Approach: A Dynamic Teaching Method Using Podcasts And Multimedia Content, Justin T. Hughes

Master's Projects and Capstones

This project explores ways to create a curriculum in which multimedia and technology such as podcasts, streaming video, and online articles are utilized effectively in order to develop academic skills for adult international students, specifically those with the goal of attending an American university. Through this integrated approach that combines all of the essential language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing), students will build confidence and thus become empowered and individualized learners. They will be able to attain mastery of an essential academic skill set that will assist them in attaining their goals in many different realms.

This project engages …

Academics Adopting Mobile Devices: The Zone Of Free Movement., Boris Handal, Jean Macnish, Peter Petocz

Boris Handal

This exploratory research characterised the degree of adoption of mobile learning (ML) devices among academic staff at an Australian university. It also sought to evaluate the impact of academics’ perceptions about possibilities and constraints in the adoption of these technologies. A zone of free movement (ZFM) scale was developed and validated to quantify the magnitude and direction of those perceptions. Results showed that academic staff are characteristically at the third of the Russell’s (1995) six developmental stages of technological adoption. Lack of time to integrate ML into courses, limited availability of mobile devices, little familiarity with the tools, as well …

Rwu’S Construction Management Professional Advisory Board Names Bill Tracey “Distinguished Person Of The Year”, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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TRAC Builders Inc. Founder and President honored for contributions to CMPAB and Construction Management program at Roger Williams University.

Passion, Potential And The Power Of 'Yes' – The Class Of 2016 Graduates, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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WaterFire Providence Creator Barnaby Evans calls for passion and purpose as 1,045 students earn bachelor's and master's degrees.

Academics Adopting Mobile Devices: The Zone Of Free Movement., Boris Handal, Jean Macnish, Peter Petocz

Jean MacNish

This exploratory research characterised the degree of adoption of mobile learning (ML) devices among academic staff at an Australian university. It also sought to evaluate the impact of academics’ perceptions about possibilities and constraints in the adoption of these technologies. A zone of free movement (ZFM) scale was developed and validated to quantify the magnitude and direction of those perceptions. Results showed that academic staff are characteristically at the third of the Russell’s (1995) six developmental stages of technological adoption. Lack of time to integrate ML into courses, limited availability of mobile devices, little familiarity with the tools, as well …

Student Team Leads Brand Coventry Campaign To Promote Town’S History, Community, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Via the Community Partnerships Center, a team of public relations students partner with Celebrate Coventry! Committee to promote the Town as tourist destination.

Children Who Are Deaf Deserve Researched Based Education, Cheryl Ann Hermann

Dissertations

Deaf Education includes many complex components, including: 1) Academics, 2) Cognitive, 3) Hearing, 4) Speech, 5) Language: American Sign Language and English, 6) Social Skills & Emotional Well Being, 7) Deaf Culture, and 8) Instructional Methods. Evidence indicates that children who are deaf achieve academically at the same levels as their peers, “Postsecondary enrollment and degree completion by deaf individuals in colleges, universities, and career and technical education schools have increased dramatically over the past several decades,” (Marc Marschark, 2015, p. 5). However, most of the current research shows that despite numerous interventions and philosophies, children who are deaf continue …

Local Fifth Graders Go To College For The Day, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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More than 300 fifth graders from the Bristol/Warren School District spent the day on campus today to experience a day in the life of a college student.

Academic Choices Matter For Collegiate Student-Athletes, Kendra Arielle Berry

Masters Theses

As college athletics has grown during the last two decades, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the governing institution of college athletics in the United States, has renewed its focus on academic reform and the academic performance of student-athletes (Petr & McArdle, 2012). Athletic administrators and academic support units have started to exert a greater amount of control over student-athletes’ academic lives. However, research with general samples of college students has suggested that having some degree of autonomy is important for academic performance. This raises questions about whether increased control (and reduced autonomy) is actually in the best interest of …

School Of Continuing Studies Creates Pipeline For Inner City Youth And Adults To Career Opportunities With New Partnership, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU's New Providence Campus to House Incubator that Includes Over a Dozen Community Grassroots Organizations.

Student Research Shines At Sash, Marketing And Communications Staff, Roger Williams University

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Undergraduate and graduate students share their academic and creative activities with the campus community.

American Red Cross Partners With Rwu Students For 100 Years Of Service Campaign, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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As part of a Community Partnerships Project, students create traveling exhibit that celebrates 100 years of service led by the Rhode Island chapter.

Exploring The Nexus Of Students' Academic And Employment Experiences, Ryan M. Patterson

Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

This thesis focuses on the experiences of college students who are balancing the multiple responsibilities of a full-time student while concurrently being employed 20 hours or more a week. Literature related to the experience of working students provided some insight regarding the impact of work on academics, however, previous research relied primarily on quantitative data. The research that exists largely fails to represent the voices of working students. The results of this study contribute to the literature by describing the positive and negative experiences that exist for students at the nexus of their academics and employment.

Using a qualitative, collective …

Students Capture Third Place In Student Advertising Competition, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Interdisciplinary team scores third-place seat for project-based course work.

Danielle Lavoie ’18 Named An Noaa 2016 Hollings Scholar, Jill Rodrigues

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Sophomore marine biology major selected for prestigious national scholarship and full-time summer internship in a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research lab.

Criminal Justice Faculty Expert Works With East Bridgewater Police On Initiative To Stem Opioid Epidemic, Shift To Treatment Model, Jill Rodrigues

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Plymouth County, Mass., law enforcement officials enlist RWU Professor of Criminal Justice Sean Varano for assistance in developing new overdose-prevention methods.

Rwu’S Writing Program Earns National Award For Excellence, Nadine M. Hapst

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National Council of Teachers of English recognizes Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition with 2016 Certificate of Excellence among universities and colleges across the nation.