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Urban University Adjunct Faculty Perceptions Of Professional Development Needs, Merodie Anne Hancock

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Services - Urban Education

The purpose of this study was to determine Old Dominion University adjunct faculty members' perceptions of their professional development needs. A three-round Delphi technique was employed as the primary research tool. An initial stratified sample of 120 current adjunct faculty members was selected by college associate deans. The research was conducted with 57 adjunct faculty members completing all three rounds of the study.

The first research question was to ascertain Old Dominion University adjunct faculty members' perceptions of their professional development needs toward teaching for an urban university. Sixteen development needs were derived representing all of the inputs from respondents. …

Course Selection Factors Deemed Important By Dental Hygienists Prior To And After The Initiation Of Mandatory Continuing Education In The Commonwealth Of Virginia, Melissa Lynn Sainsbury

Dental Hygiene Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this investigation was to assess the factors deemed important by dental hygienists in their selection of continuing education courses prior to and after the initiation of mandatory continuing education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Under mandatory continuing education, dental hygiene educators must be able to plan continuing education courses that meet the needs of potential participants.

Results indicate that relative to each other, the 15 factors within this study, ranked in a hierarchy of importance in continuing education course selection by dental hygienists. Mandatory requirement for relicensure and course time ranked higher and course presenter and cost …

Latent Growth Modeling Of Developmentally Evolving Constructs: Modeling Sequential Processes, Siek Khoo, B Muthén, D Francis

Dr Siek Toon Khoo

No abstract provided.

Cedarville Vs. Mount St. Joseph, Cedarville University

Men's Tennis Statistics

No abstract provided.

Weapons Of Minor Destruction, Marc Baranowski

Child Development and Family Relations Faculty Scholarship

The calculated rampage of two boys has left four classmates and a teacher dead and 11 others wounded at a middle school in Arkansas. It is a shocking, chilling disaster that begs for explanation. But there are no easy answers or quick solutions to violence as devastating as the murder of children by other children.

A wise sage once said, "When a society gets sick, teen-agers are the most likely to show the symptoms." American society suffers from a chronic disease not covered by most HMOs. I call this disease "LOV" -- Love Of Violence, and the Arkansas incident is …

Faculty Salary Survey, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Report includes:

• All Ranked Personnel by High to Low Salary within Rank
• All Ranked Personnel by Salary within Rank within Department

Agenda & Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding salaries, ethnic relations, instructional indices, programs of distinction and alcohol use policy.

The Grizzly, March 31, 1998, Jude Blessington, Ted Schaffer, Katrina Milton, Jeffrey Church, Teresa Green, Maria Degracia, Brian Berg, Cory Braiterman, Mike Hoffman, Karen Hollinger, Kristin Geist, Lou Nemphos, Jennifer Heil, Stephanie Restine, Jamie Hurvitz, Michael Bauer

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Thomas Recognized for Teaching Excellence • 15th Annual Airband Raises Close to $5,000 • Leadership Scholarships Discontinued • The Battle for The Bookstore • A...My Name is Alice, Ready to Take the Stage • Women's Lax Earns First Win of the Season • Ursinus Falters Against College of New Jersey • Bishop Leads Ursinus to Victory in Opener • Track & Field: U.C. Invitational Ursinus Track Receives Christening • Softball Sweeps F&M in Twin Bill • U.C. Baseball Uses Offensive Burst to Down Delaware Valley • Women's Tennis Suffers a Difficult Loss • Men's Tennis Earns 1st Win • Men's …

Cedarville Vs. Ohio Dominican, Cedarville University

Softball Statistics

No abstract provided.

Cedarville Vs. Ohio Dominican, Cedarville University

Softball Statistics

No abstract provided.

Weapons Of Minor Destruction, Marc Baranowski

General University of Maine Publications

The calculated rampage of two boys has left four classmates and a teacher dead and 11 others wounded at a middle school in Arkansas. It is a shocking, chilling disaster that begs for explanation. But there are no easy answers or quick solutions to violence as devastating as the murder of children by other children.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mains, Brian. Writer to Lecture Tonight – Robert Bly
• Robinson, George. Fans Go Crazy Over Wildcat Win – Basketball
• Moore, Leigh. Cooling Schedule Moved Up
• Moore, Leigh. Students Visit More, Stay Less in Dorms – Housing & Residence Life
• Sports Field Plans Underway – Intramural Sports Complex
• Two Plays Tonight – Theatre & Dance
• Bishop, Virginia My Car Was Completely Gone
• Moore, Leigh. Radon Corrected in Two Buildings – Zacharias Hall, Potter Hall
• Wilson, Misty. Kappa Alpha Psi Disciplined for Stripping Incident
• Women’s Task Force Report Needs to Be …

Nsu Sports News - 1998-03-31 - Softball - "Knights Leap To No. 12", Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Nsu Sports News - 1998-03-31 - Baseball - "Paynter, Decastro Lead Knights To 9-5 Win", Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Press Releases

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of An Early Childhood Program On The Academic Achievement, Attendance, And Attitudes Of Urban At-Risk Students, Daisy Mccray Murphy

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Services - Urban Education

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of an early childhood preschool program on the achievement, attendance, and attitudes of at-risk students in an urban Southeastern school division in Virginia. The study compared two groups of Title I eligible four-year-olds, those who participated (n = 88) and those who did not non-participate (n = 54), in a preschool program. A review of the literature revealed that early intervention efforts have addressed the school success dilemma for at-risk students with varying degrees of effectiveness. Increased attention toward the implementation of developmentally appropriate learning environments have afforded at-risk students …

The Opinion Volume 38 Number 13 – March 30, 1998, The Opinion

The Opinion Newspaper (all issues)

The Opinion newspaper issue dated March 30, 1998. Includes SBA election insert.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 022, Number 33, March 30, 1998, Grand Valley State University

1997-1998, Volume 22

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Education Policy Analysis Archives 06/07 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Educational research in Latin America : review and perspectives / Abdeljalil Akkari [and] Soledad Perez.

Free-Speech Policy Needs Revising, Margaret Cruikshank

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

My article is prompted by the display of anti-gay material by a Christian sect in the Memorial Union March 24 and 25. Over the tables were two large banners asking, "What is Wrong with Homosexuality?" and, "What is Wrong with Fornication?"

Full-Page Advertisement From The Center For Students And Community Life, Center For Students And Community Life

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

While the free speech and right to assemble of all is protected by law at the University of Maine, The Center for Students and Community Life does not endorse or support any statements or actions which discriminate against or harm another person or group of people, including Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgendered people.

Agreement On Appropriate Bargaining Unit, Samuel J. D'Amico

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

Media Exhibit Double Standards In Coverage, Derek Rice

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Reaction to Green Bay Packer, Reggie White's comments against "gays, whites, Asians, Hispanics and American Indians."

Nsu Sports News - 1998-03-30 - Weekly Update - Softball "Women's Tennis Begins Quest For Fsc Crown This Friday", Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Press Releases

No abstract provided.

1998 Cedarville College Invitational, Cedarville University

Women's Track & Field Statistics

No abstract provided.

1998 Cedarville College Invitational, Cedarville University

Men's Track & Field Statistics

No abstract provided.

Nsu Sports News - 1998-03-28 - Baseball - "Pbac Rallies To Take Double-Header From Knights", Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Nsu Sports News - 1998-03-28 - Softball - "Knights Feast On Webber, Improve To 32-4", Nova Southeastern University

NSU Athletics Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Cedarville Vs. Wittenberg, Cedarville University

Baseball Statistics

No abstract provided.

Cedarville Vs. Shawnee State, Cedarville University

Women's Tennis Statistics

No abstract provided.

Swinging Bridge - March 27, 1998, Kelly Burke

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.