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Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 11, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: The "Mirror" reflects controversial image -- Sacred Heart rolls out the red carpet -- Chapel inspires new winter traditions -- SHU celebrates the holiday season -- Cernera re-elected second time as president of IFCU -- Obama plans to send 30,000 troops to Afghanistan -- The key to surviving finals stress free -- Students abroad return with more than just souvenirs -- Farewell to our graduating seniors, a few last words -- Some SHU students won't be home for the holidays -- Holiday season provides temporary increase in available jobs -- SHU welcomes all faiths -- Be greener than …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: 'Nothing Lasts Forever' -- Mycoskie: A walk in someone elses shoes -- Junior Allegra DeVita to star in opera 'Alcina' -- Hopes for parking garage diminished -- So you think you can't dance? -- The GRE's: ruining lives, wasting time -- No meat, but wheat? Hardships of a vegan -- The price of high tuition -- Ryan-Matura who? -- He Said / She Said -- Rihanna speaks out about domestic abuse -- 'Boondock Saints' sequel satisfies ten years later -- Latino comedian spices up the late-night lineup -- DVR: Busy students' best friend or neglected technology? -- Duhamel's …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Homecoming reunites old friends and classmates -- 11 people killed and 29 injured at Fort Hood Military Base -- Students and faculty jailed and bailed -- New program aids teachers in Holocaust education -- Art gallery celebrates 20th anniversary -- Student senate looks to gain student attention -- Entrepreneur makes a difference worldwide -- Jail N' Bail: A great event for a great cause -- Jury duty: to postpone or not to postpone? -- Soo... how 'bout them Yankees in the World Series? -- Reality TV proves to be student's guilty pleasure -- He Said / She Said …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Students busted for underage drinking at Bravo -- Former Steelers Coach Cowher speaks -- Red light in front of Sacred Heart may hold up more than just traffic -- Stratford Cat Project Emergency Fundraiser -- Nursing students make effort to heal Jamaica -- Public Safety hosts Jail N' Bail to help Special Olympics -- Halloween: 5 reasons its the greatest holiday -- Women get 'strike fit' in order to strike back -- Advertising campaigns use 'sex sells' as marketing strategy -- 'Howwwwwl'oween: Not just for humans -- He Said / She Said -- 'Paranormal' movie gives suspense upon …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Spirit groups perform on red carpet in NYC -- Families gather together at SHU -- Ira Joe Fisher lecture 'joins the conversation' -- Lights, camera, action, T.A.P.? -- SHU terminates test scores for admission -- Steelers' former coach comes to Sacred Heart -- Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize -- Pet peeves, Liz's skeeves -- October: think black, orange, and...pink? -- Students choice: Weighing in on professors and classes -- He Said / She Said -- 'Let the wild rumpus start' -- Late-night host admits to scandal -- Get Reel: Movie review of the week -- Jon and Kate's …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Rio takes the rings -- Greek life fall rush comes to a halt -- SHU students go nuts for Nutella fundraiser -- Exercising in groups may better mental health -- "Trust and Satisfaction with the National News Media" -- Yellow Ribbon Program gives back -- 'Pave paradise, put up a parking lot' -- Student says... Health care debate misguided and misinformed -- Secondlife.com: creepy tool or cool for school? -- GREs, graduate degrees, and additional fees: are they worth it? -- Stay away from the juice! SHU students frown upon steroid use -- He Said / She Said …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Follow the light -- Tracy Kidder: Enlightening students with experiences -- The Fray concert: Event Recap -- Darfur lacks education for children -- Nation crazed over health care -- Senior year: Not such an easy ride after all -- Letter to the editor: No contraception rule poses concern for students on campus -- Local businesses provide off-campus activities -- Marketing workshops help students win in the job competition -- Students encouraged to practice their spirituality -- He Said / She Said -- 'Music and Action' opens eyes to activism -- Has another Disney good girl gone wild? -- …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Sacred Heart student thinks thrifty -- Campus violence hits home -- Fall lecture series released -- Amazon kindles a new idea to retrieve textbooks -- Campus recycling program is expanded with new RVMs -- Ali's Angels: A student's saving grace -- Fulbright U.S. Student Grant provides students with a unique opportunity -- Has the 'swine' flu reached SHU? -- 2.5 years, worth the wait -- Work-study jobs prove convenient and fulfilling -- Name that tune: Songs gain popularity through hit TV show -- Texting while driving sends mixed messages to drivers -- He Said/She Said -- Maroon 5 …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Chapel to be ready by end of September -- Reconstruction of Sacred Heart -- Price to print increases due to budget cuts -- Threat of swine flu pandemic on the rise -- Dwindling economy no match for financial aide -- Breaking Ground: New student center in the works -- SHU welcomes new priest to campus -- Renovations improve campus, not student opinions -- Rising prices of textbooks cause students to search for alternatives -- Traditional vs. online classes -- He Said/ She Said... -- You Can Never Say Never -- Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibit gets 'comical' -- …

School Of Marine Science Graduate Catalog 2009-2010, College Of William And Mary, School Of Marine Science

Miscellaneous

Catalog for the Graduate program from the School of Marine Science at the College of William and Mary for the listed academic year.

From Laboratory To Library: The History Of Wayne State University's Education Library, Suzan A. Alteri

Library Scholarly Publications

The Education Library at Wayne State University has a long and storied history. From its beginning at the Detroit Normal School to its final merger with the general library, the Education Library has been at the heart of not only Wayne State University, but also in the development of the College of Education. This paper chronicles the history of the library, and the people who created it, from its very beginning to its final place among the volumes of the Purdy/Kresge Library.

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 22, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Mr. SHU 2009 is crowned -- New common core grant -- Free Printing gets cut by IT department -- Video games pose as possible addition for students -- Darfur survivor tells his story at SHU -- The Internship Section -- School year comes to an end, summer brings possibilities -- Advice gets passed along from seniors to incoming freshmen -- Rave of the week: Spectrum staff reflect on their past four years -- He Said/ She Said... -- MAX Exhibition bigger, better than ever before -- LiLo looking for love on eHarmony.com? -- Indie folk duo Chris and …

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 21, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Budget to be expanded for increase in financial aid -- Tug o' war -- Popular prof departs from honors program -- SHU awareness of STDs -- Special celebration Earth Day '09 -- Sorority helps all girls feel like princesses -- Are college reunions becoming an event of the past? -- Graduating seniors anticipate life after Sacred Heart -- Rant of the week: Viewers of reality show misjudge family -- He Said/ She Said... -- Haunting in Connecticut not the true story -- Summer festivals for all music lovers -- Courtney UnLoved as incident is publicized -- Boulder band …

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 20, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: 50 Cent: Out of the club, into the Pitt -- Laptop program to become extinct -- Plan to grant students more financial aid in the works -- International students add diversity to campus life -- Past and present students give back to SHU -- Economy affecting life after college -- Feathers fly high for International Pillow Fight Day -- Breaks no longer thought to be a week-long party, but a week-long rest -- Rave of the week: McCafferty's fans consider book series to be "perfect" -- He Said/ She Said... -- Compassion's the celebrity fashion -- Pet Buffet …

From Silent Film To Youtube™ : Tracing The Historical Roots Of Motion Picture Technologies In Education, Chareen Snelson, Ross A. Perkins

Educational Technology Faculty Publications and Presentations

This article traces the historical roots of YouTube™ and online video to examine it within the context of educational motion picture history. The current state of online video is discussed first followed by a thematic analysis of the history of educational motion pictures from silent film to YouTube. The historical literature reveals recurring themes and issues, which include: (1) the intrinsic advantages of motion picture technologies, (2) differing opinions about the benefits of film and video, and (3) access and equipment issues. Previous historical accounts fall short of addressing how these themes connect to online video. The potential future of …

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 19, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Bogus Bonuses -- Kilbourne: Body image advocate -- Online program launched to ensure campus safety -- Celebrities influence student actions -- Expert shares diary of famous Catholic intellect -- March mandatory laptop check a must for students -- Coed rooming, a growing trend among some colleges -- Rant of the week: Brand name of coffee influences students' purchase -- He Said/ She Said -- Model behavior not seen at "ANTM" auditions -- Cast of "Gossip Girl" faces real life drama -- Mileyworld.com makes it up to fans -- President takes on "Tonight Show" -- Spill on ski trail …

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 18, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: The 'Wolf of Wall Street on the prowl -- Lecture schedule is jam packed this spring -- Crash on Park Ave constitutes concern -- Best Buddies organizes a 'quest for booty' -- Lawmakers propose bill to raise tax on gas in CT -- Students question job availability for the summer -- Campus tours lead the way in student enrollment -- Rant of the week: St. Patty's Day celebrated, but not appreciated -- He Said/ She Said... -- Nonsense boys: jamming out and dreaming big -- Bachelor's last minute change upsets viewers -- New viewers find themselves "Lost" -- …

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 17, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Storm hits SHU -- Illnesses sweep SHU campus -- Stamford to be first in Conn. to ban Trans fats -- SCP felines on Fairfield University campus -- NYU students protest to have their voices heard -- Students surrender their personal info on Facebook -- Professors and students weigh in on grades -- Senior Mystery Trip ranks well with seniors -- Students offer suggestions for future SHU speakers -- Rave of the week: 'Twilight' book series considered to be a must-read -- He Said/ She Said... -- New NBC lineup features some familiar faces -- The 'Girls Next Door' …

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 16, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Help comes 'Straight from the Heart' -- Pres. Cernera addresses University -- SHU housing vs. Eckart Street Apartments -- Web site redefines the way the world reads news -- Wall street rock star to speak of his stock sham -- Wildfires burn down under, students still safe abroad -- Student Safety: Alert system keeps SHU at ease -- Master's degree to be offered in nutrition, fall 2009 -- Chapel's construction works toward completion -- Letter to the editor -- He Said/ She Said... -- Grammy's leave audience buzzing weeks later -- Joaquin Phoenix checks out on the set …

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 15, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Majora Carter spreads green color concept -- Spectrum leads way in fundraiser for local felines -- Suicide rates climb as economy plunges -- Timeline extended for American soldiers -- Campaign leaders join together as ONE -- Tuition vs. Economy: Prices still on the rise -- Gossip Web site shuts down, new one created -- Students sing winter blues, anticipate warm weather -- Rant of the week: Not-so-fair Career Fair for certain majors -- He Said/ She Said... -- He said "Forever," she cried out "Disturbia" -- "He's Just Not That Into You," ranks high with fans -- Poster …

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 14, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Deadly wildfire blaze down under -- Students trek 22 miles carrying Catholic cross -- Australia wildfire death toll expected to pass 200 -- University print lab causes some frustration -- Steele hired to lead the republican party -- Off-campus criticism leaves students concerned -- Green in the classroom -- Love is abundant on campus, but funds are limited -- No date required on Valentine's Day, students say -- Rant of the week: Love is only expressed when a holiday is near -- He Said/ She Said... -- Tunes to make your heart skip a beat -- Does being …

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 12, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Pitching phenoms fire up 'hot stove' at SHU -- Students witness historical inauguration -- Hawley Lounge among places that receive facelift -- Recession hits students harder over winter break -- Environmental activist to speak at SHU -- Television makes switch to digital -- Transfer students: Moving in and moving out -- Reconsidering the traditional New Year's Resolution -- Back home for break: students struggle with transition -- Rave of the week: Large crowd gathers to welcome new president -- He Said/ She Said... -- Idol's new image hits sour note with viewers -- AAR junior album should be …

Assessment Practice And Perception Of Social Science Instructors In Afghanistan, Delawar Darmal

Master's Capstone Projects

This thesis has been prepared with three objectives in mind. First, investigating and identifying the problems and challenge of assessment is essential to the quality of education as well as to the reform of education in Afghanistan. Any reforms and the improvement of education are greatly based on the findings of research. Therefore, this project is targeting to facilitate this process.

Second, this research project is aiming to explain the assessment that is practiced in Higher Education of Afghanistan. This is essential to two critical issues. It is useful not just to Afghan instructors to know about the assessment practices …

Conflicting Questions: Why Historians And Policymakers Miscommunicate On Urban Education., Jack Dougherty

Papers and Publications

History and policy, while often connected, also frequently clash with one another, especially in urban spaces. This chapter outlines three types of conflicting questions posed by historians and policymakers on the topic of urban education. The first, conflicting orientations on past, present and future, explores the most basic differences in thought between historians and policy makers. The second, conflicting purposes of historical interpretation, considers the different contexts shape conceptualization and use of history. The third, conflicting views on historical understanding versus policy action, focusing on the fundamental differences in the roles of these two groups. This chapter draws on examples …