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Ua56/3/2 Institutional Research Reports File External, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

External reports created by the department of Institutional Research. These also include information requests, surveys and questionnaires from outside institutions. Subjects of these reports include financial aid, student enrollment, higher education, faculty/staff. Institutions include Kentucky Council on Higher Education, American Association of Colleges & Teachers, American Association of Colleges & Schools, National Center for Educational Statistics, and American Council on Education.

Building Visible Allies For Safe And Supportive Environments: Systemic Implementation Of The Out For Safe Schools Campaign, James Marshall, Rachel Miller

Journal of Curriculum, Teaching, Learning and Leadership in Education

Contemporary data illustrate a greater risk in school environments for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, or queer (LGBTQ). Verbal or physical harassment, and feeling generally unsafe in school, can lead to higher absence rates and lower levels of academic performance for these youth, when compared to their heterosexual peers. School districts across the country are responding to this challenge. This article profiles an implementation of the OUT for Safe Schools Campaign which is designed to provide visible adult allies for LGBTQ students throughout a school district. It highlights the systemic nature of both the OUT for Sale …

Seeing Reading In First-Year Composition, Matthew Felumlee

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation focuses on a study of reading-into-writing strategies employed by students in two sections of first-year-composition (FYC) that were paired with a support course as part of an accelerated learning program (ALP) at a community college. Each FYC course was comprised of 11 students whom the college had deemed college-ready without the ALP course, and 11 students who were deemed at remedial levels in reading and / or writing and who were subsequently required to enroll in the ALP course. The study employs grounded theory methodology to identify and consider the many factors that influenced how reading was portrayed, …

The Education Of Escobar Cruz: Sports, Identity And Masculinity In Middle School, Eligio Martinez Jr.

Middle Grades Review

Some assert that middle school should be the stage in an individual’s educational trajectory where they begin to make plans for the future. For many young men of color, middle school becomes a stage where they begin to get off track academically. This is the story of Escobar Cruz, a young Latino male student, and his navigation through the 7th grade attempting to figure out who he is and who he wants to become. Escobar must choose between listening to his English Language Arts teacher or his peers and soccer coach and make decisions that will impact his future. Masculinity …

Onboarding Employees Through Shared Values, Jenny Hall-Jones, Todd Simmons, Elizabeth Stermer, Jivanto P. Van Hemert, Megan Vogel

Journal of Research, Assessment, and Practice in Higher Education

How employees are on-boarded and welcomed into their new positions sets the tone for the culture of a place, the people, and the values of a new institution and can have a significant impact on employees sense of belonging. At Ohio University, the Division of Student Affairs employs approximately 400 staff and annually welcomes around 40-50 new employees a year, 25 of which are College Student Personnel (CSP) graduate students. New employees are welcomed with an ethic of care through a five day onboarding process rooted in Bolman and Deal’s human resource frame. This process includes departmental specific welcomes and …

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Journal of Research, Assessment, and Practice in Higher Education

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Optimizing Multicultural Competence: Influence Of Language Programs On College Students, Ghada Awad

Journal of Research, Assessment, and Practice in Higher Education

Building on concepts of cross cultural awareness, the current study examined the impact of foreign language learning on increasing the cultural competence on college students who persisted in learning the language to the advanced levels. Qualitative data collection tools were used to examine aspects influencing learners’ cultural awareness of speakers of other nationalities especially those where the foreign language is spoken. Classroom observations; open ended interviews with students and instructors; and document analysis were used to obtain relevant data. Triangulation, inter-coding, and participant feedback validated the trustworthiness of findings. The study findings filled in a void in the literature about …

Seeking Unity Despite Differences: Female Muslim College Students And Cultural Bridges Of Social Media, Toqa Hassan

Journal of Research, Assessment, and Practice in Higher Education

Through the lens of co-cultural and social construction of reality, this research explores the impact of social media on the lives of female Muslim college students in the United States. Two research questions were posed: 1) How social media allows female Muslim college students to bridge the gap between minority groups in their communities and 2) How do they perceive the presence of diversity among themselves online and offline. Results of 11 semi-structured interviews showed that social media allows female Muslim college students to unite with others globally and expand their local circle of friends to grow beyond their socially …

Cognitive Factors In Higher Education Students: Goals, Mindset, And Internalized Motivation, Mary Kovach

Journal of Research, Assessment, and Practice in Higher Education

This manuscript demonstrates the value of understanding three cognitive factors in higher education. These three cognitive factors (i.e. goals, mindset, and internalized motivation) provide educators with the ability to enhance academic outcomes and to motivate students towards achievement. Each cognitive factor is dissected and applied to students in the higher education classroom. Additionally, research is presented to create a motivational atmosphere, specifically within the classroom environment, that will improve student mindset and develop stronger academic goals for students. Lastly, this manuscript proposes suggestions for future research that will contribute to the findings of the overall construct of motivation in an …

Socializing In The Halls? Chinese First-Year Experiences Of Residence Climate, Jamie Chong Brown, Nasser A. Razek

Journal of Research, Assessment, and Practice in Higher Education

Composing the largest nationality of international students at American universities, Chinese undergraduate students in the United States have dramatically increased over the previous decade (Institute of International Education, 2014). Despite the extensive research on the challenges facing Chinese students in the American classroom, in-depth research on the residence hall socialization process for Chinese students remains lacking (Briguglio & Smith, 2012). This mixed methods study assessed first-year Chinese students’ perceptions of racial climate and community in residence halls at a mid-sized Midwestern private institution. Quantitative data indicated that the students’ attitude toward floor acceptance and racial harmony correlates with their perceived …

Unmasking Of Impostor Syndrome, Aishwarya Joshi, Haley Mangette

Journal of Research, Assessment, and Practice in Higher Education

Members of minority populations are forced to hide behind a mask of stereotypes others associate to them. Individuals who feel fraudulent when they fulfill certain stereotypes, associate their success to external forces, define the problem as impostor syndrome (IS). The paper focuses on the prevalence and relevance of IS on college campuses. The session will explore the affect and effect of IS from different cultural lenses and discuss possible preventive and coping strategies for academic and mental health professionals. The purpose is to ‘unmask’ the impostor syndrome caused by stereotypes and stereotype threats that prevents individuals from reaching ‘new heights’ …

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Report Of The N|150 Commission, Donde Ashmos Plowman, William G. Thomas Iii

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Administration: Papers, Publications, and Presentations

As the campus prepares to mark its 150th year, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is poised to chart a bold and distinctive course for the next generation. UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green appointed more than 150 stakeholders of the university – faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members – to the Nebraska Commission of 150 to envision how the university can best serve Nebraska and the world for the next 25 years.

The university’s inaugural charter in 1869 as a land-grant institution offered a sweeping vision for our founding:

To afford the inhabitants of this state with the means of acquiring a …

Higher Education Experiences Of International Faculty In The U.S. Deep South, Elizabeth Omiteru, James Martinez, Rudo Tsemunhu, Eugene F. Asola

Journal of Multicultural Affairs

Immigration was one of the key issues from within the Obama administration. One focus of the administration was to retain brilliant foreign scholars who have studied in the United States (U.S). Rather than let International Faculty return to their countries after completing their programs, employers found it advantageous to retain these professionals to boost the United States workforce. Higher education was one of the government sectors that experienced an increase in the numbers of foreign nationals choosing to remain in the United States after completing their degrees. What many International Faculty may be oblivious of, and which their programs of …

Shaking The Frame: Graduates' Perceptions Of A School Leadership Program With A Social Justice Focus, Cherie H. Goins

University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

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Educational leaders who have an awareness of social justice are those who advocate for and achieve more equitable schools. School leader preparation programs that focus on social justice may help to improve schools, systems, and society (Dentith & Peterlin, 2011; Boske, 2012; Marshall and Oliva, 2006; Shields, 2004, 2010, 2012). For the purpose of this study, social justice is defined as fairness in terms of distribution of wealth, social privileges and opportunities within society. Some school leaders experience transformative processes which increase their critical awareness or consciousness during their formal preparation.

What is not known is the extent to …

Modern Technologies Of Using The Testing System In The Educational Process, D.E Tаshtemirov, D.E Abduraimov, Ya.E Djumabаeva

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article outlines issues related to the testing system, which is widely used as one of the advanced technologies for monitoring and assessing students' knowledge in the education system. The importance of the test system, requirements for the preparation of the test task and the ability to test the computer.

Introduction And Acclimatization Of Saffron Crops (Crocus Sativus L.) In Salty Soils, X.K Karshibaev, B.Ya Tuxtaev, L.X Qarshibaev, F.B A’Zamov, Sh.B Komilov

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article is devoted to the research of introduction and acclimatization of saffron crops in salty soils of Mirzachul. Growing rate of bulbs’ of 9-10 size is equal to 70,9% and in average every plant possesses one flower.

The Activity Of Wood Carving And Engraving Schools And Their Characteristic Styles, U.A Klichev

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article studies the development of woodcarvins and wood decoratins during the years of Independence of Uzbekistan. Also, here the features of handicraft schods for woodworking, their differences and the activity of handicraftsmen are also revealed here.

Economical Reforms Are Under The Guarantee Of The State, R Makhmudov, B Safarov, M Makhmudova

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

In this article the role of entrepreneurship in developing economy and the ways of incopming investments are discussed. Present day policy of the government of Uzbekistan in providing economical prosperity and the significance of newly adopted decrees and enactments are analyzed. Ideas about forming the environment of investment also newly adopting normative documents on the fulfillment of new projects are given.

The Methodology For Conducting Experiments With Models Of Trains, A Xakimov, U.I Кushmurotov, S.X Islikov

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The movement of fluid between coaxial cylinders is considered in two cases: The inner cylinder moves at a constant speed that occur under the influence of pressure conditions; a relationship is obtained for the ratio of the radii, provided that the cylinder speed in the first case is equal and the average fluid velocity in the second.

The Role Of Distance Learning In The Organization Of Self-Training Of Future Specialists, S.I Kulmamatov, T.I Islomkulov, E.A Muminov

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

This article discusses the role of distance learning in the organization of independent learning for future professionals, the structure, content and creation of distance learning technologies

Transfer Of Electric Power In Hetero-Structure N-Gaas−P-(Gaas)1−X(Znse)X(0 ≤ X ≤ 0.80), Sh.N Usmonov, K.G Gaimnazarov

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

Epitaxial layers of stable hard mixture of (GaAs)1-x(ZnSe)x of p–type condition and nGaAs sublayers were grown up by using method of liquid-phase epitaxy from limited volume of basic mixture. Characteristics of VAC hetero-structures n-GaAs–p-(GaAs)1-x(ZnSe)x (0x 0.80). Basing on double-model of ingection for n-p-p+- structures under condition of minimal spread of concentration of unstable bases, it is possible to explain experimentally the whole period of VAC for hetero-structures n-GaAs–p-(GaAs)1-x(ZnSe)x (0 x 0.80).

Numerical Solution Of The Two-Dimensional Related Dynamic Problem Of Thermoelasticity For Isotropic Bodies, A.A Каlandarov

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The coupled dynamic thermoelastic problem is considered in the article. The considered boundary problem consists of the movement and heat equations correspondingly of hyperbolic and parabolic types, where the unknowns are displacement and temperature. The explicit and implicit schemes are constructed and solved numerically by two methods and the coincidence of the received results is shown.

On The State Of Study Of Helmints Of Horses In Uzbekistan, S Dadaev

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

This article gives a thorough analysis of published works on the part of scientists who have studied the helminths of horses in our country. According to the analyst of the available literature, as well as on the results of our long-term studies in horses in Uzbekistan 64 species of helminths were registered. Of these, 3 species belong to a class of trematodes, cestodes 5 and 56 nematodes. Widespread and harmful agents of helminthiasis of horses are species of the following genera: Fasciola, Taenia, Echinococcus, Delafondia, Alfortia, Parascaris, Oxyuris, Trichonema, Cylicocyclus, Triodontophorus, Parafilaria.

The Plant Ecosystem Of Yаzyavon Natural Monument, M Akbarova, M Maxmudova, G Karamatova

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article describes the composition of the flora composition of Yozyavon State Nature Reserve plants, their spreading according to the environment and their spreading according to their useful properties. As a result of the researches, there were identified 5 groups of plants which belong to 4 sectors: 185 types and 296 plant species spread in the monument area. Also, it is well-known that the from species have 165 species of forage crops, 89 species of plant essential oils, 28 species of fibers, 26 species for dyes, 52 species of herbs.

Seed Production Of Some Species Genus Hordeum L., J.S Matkarimov, M.Z Qurbonova, A.A Imirsinova

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article provides information on the comparison of biometrical indeces of wild and cultivated species of Hordeum under natural and introductory conditions.

Edward Matsipulo As An Example Of Central Asian Science Fiction Writer, R.Sh Akhmedov

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article covers the creative work of Edward Matsipulo, one of the most prominent authors of the science fiction in Central Asia. His works are characterized with harmonious combination of science fiction and fantasy. Two of his books are taken as an example and analyzed here.

Information And Communication Technology In The Teaching Of Geometry, B Shadiev, A Zokirov

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article discusses using of modern computer technologies in teaching difficult geometry tasks by the example of the research of nine points circle quality in the dynamic geometry software GeoGebra. Attention is paid to the following opportunities of the interactive software as visualization, modeling, dynamics, the use of which brings innovations into traditional methods of teaching geometry.

Modern Technologies Of Using The Testing System In The Educational Process, D.E Tаshtemirov, D.E Abduraimov, Ya.E Djumabаeva

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article outlines issues related to the testing system, which is widely used as one of the advanced technologies for monitoring and assessing students' knowledge in the education system. The importance of the test system, requirements for the preparation of the test task and the ability to test the computer.