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

Assessment Documents

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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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Award-Winning Creator Of Waterfire Barnaby Evans To Deliver Commencement Address, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez to deliver law school address.

Roger Williams University Captures Two Top-Ten Wins In National Business Analytics Challenge, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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First time participating in the college competition, RWU students land second place overall as well as a top-ten finish.

Marine Biology Faculty Member Contributes Veterinary Expertise, Amy Dunkle

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With deep expertise in aquatic veterinary science, Roxanna Smolowitz continues to lead research investigating the health or disease of marine animals.

University To Host Fourth Annual Tournées French Film Festival From April 4 To 9, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Festival kicks off on Monday, April 4, with classic film “Hiroshima Mon Amour."

Housingworks Ri: Residential Foreclosure Deeds Continue To Fall In R.I., Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Tony Award-Winning Poet Lemon Andersen Teaches Master Class On Spoken Word Art, Jill Rodrigues

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As part of the President’s Distinguished Speakers Series, the poet, playwright and performer explored his craft in an intimate classroom discussion.

Why We Should Trust Science: World-Renowned Science Historian Naomi Oreskes To Visit Rwu On April 13, Jill Rodrigues

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Award-winning scholar and author to address the dangers of science disinformation and how the public can begin to discern competing claims.

Mobile Course Registration Now Available To Roger Williams Students, Jill Rodrigues

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Information Technology expands myRWU app to include course registration by smartphone.

Rwu To Lead Effort To Create Environmental Impact Against Climate Change, Lynda Curtis

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U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to issue a call to action on climate change and launch a student-led Conservation Corps at Roger Williams University on March 31.

Students Engineer Solution To Public Health Issue In Dominican Republic, Jill Rodrigues

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Student chapter of Engineers Without Borders dispatches to rural village to build invention that replaces open-fire cooking.