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Uni Graduate Program Survey 2014-2015, Megan Vogt

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

The 2014-15 Graduate Program Survey was administered by the University of Northern Iowa to graduate students attending the fall and spring commencements during the 2014-15 academic year. The purpose of the study was to gain feedback about their respective graduate programs and the skills they obtained as graduate students at the University of Northern Iowa. The survey specifically focused on two main areas in the students' lives, which included academic life and social activity. The survey results help the University to provide a better graduate experience for future graduate students.

This survey was given prior to the commencement ceremonies, allowing …

Uni Grad Student News, V11n10, January 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- Professional Development Workshop Series
-- Current Student Profile: Xavia Publius
-- Alumni Profile: Yaw Kyeremateng
-- Graduate Faculty Profile: Nick Pace
-- UNI MBA Teams from Pella Provide Valuable Information to Area Companies
-- January 2015 Tips: Flu and Illness Fighting Strategies
-- ROD Library Information for Graduate Students
-- Message to Thesis/Dissertation Writers from the Thesis/Dissertation Reviewer
-- 2015 Spring Important Dates
-- Public History Graduate Students Develop Online Exhibitions About Iowa
-- UNI School of Music Hosts National Association of Teachers of Singing Auditions; Celebrates Student Success
-- Graduate …

Uni Today, V98n1 [V98n3], Winter 2015, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:
--The Art of the Craft
--All the World's a Stage
--FRED Aims to Nudge Healthy Eating
--If These Photos Could Talk
--All in the Family: Reitz Twins
--Supporting UNI's Students
--Advance Iowa
--Purple for life
--A message from Admissions
--UNI Athletics
--Legislative alert: new proposed funding model
--Jarrod's story 20 Schindler renovation plans
--The return of Alumni Clubs
--2014-15 UNI Alumni Association Board
--Class Notes
--Calendar of events
--Panther Tours

2015-2016 - College Of Pharmacy Catalog, Office Of The Registrar, East Tennessee State University

Pharmacy Academic Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Validity Of Optical Blood Flow Heart Rate Monitors, Nicholas Dinan, Hyun-Sung An, Matthew Bubak, Danae M. Dinkel, Jung-Min Lee

Research Presentations

PURPOSE: Validate the Schoche (SC) (RhythmTM), Basis B1 Band (BB) (BASIS Science, Inc.), and Mio Alpha (MA) (Physical Enterprises, Inc.) wireless heart rate monitors. METHODS: Fifteen college students (males, n=11, age=27±5yrs; females, n=4, age=27±6yrs) participated. All participants simultaneously wore the SC on left forearm, the BB on the right wrist, the MA on the left wrist, and Polar HR strap on their chest. Participants’ resting heart rate was measured twice prior to exercise. The exercise protocol consisted of one 30-minute bout of continuous walking and running in which the treadmill speed increased every 5-minutes. The treadmill started at 2 …

Listening To The Voices: Multi-Ethnic Women In Education, Betty Taylor

Listening to the Voices: Multi-ethnic Women in Education

"This book is an effort to engage the University of San Francisco community, to strengthen its understanding of the role of multi-ethnic women in education and their participation in enhancing the community’s academic discourse."

-- Introduction

Lost Classroom, Lost Community: Catholic Schools’ Importance In Urban America (Book Review), Ursula Aldana

School of Education Faculty Research

No abstract provided.

State Of The University Address, Uno Office Of The Chancellor

Chancellor’s Speeches

Good afternoon, and welcome to the 2015 State of the University Address.

On August 26, 2015, the Omaha World-Herald published an editorial titled: “Mavs move to the big time.” The region’s largest newspaper said this of our university:

“There’s something deeper brewing, a sense of Maverick pride.”

If you walk around UNO today, in very little time, you will feel the pride and the momentum thriving in this place we call home. The spirit among students, faculty, and staff is unlike anything I have witnessed – or felt – in my forty years as a Maverick.

Community Engagement At Uno, Deborah Smith-Howell

Presentations

Presented at the President's Advisory Council

2015 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, Uno Office Of Academic Affairs

Community Engagement Award Applications

Program Purpose: The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll recognizes higher education institutions that reflect the values of exemplary community service and achieve meaningful outcomes in their communities. The Honor Roll is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service’s strategic commitment to engage millions of college students in service and celebrate the critical role of higher education in strengthening communities. The President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge is a parallel national initiative that was launched in 2011, based on recommendations from President Obama’s inaugural Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Administered by The White House …

Fact Book 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Student Learning

The Fact Book presents important campus information in data tables and charts. Included are details regarding students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Generally, data are broken out by college, rank, level, gender, age and ethnicity for both spring and fall semesters, past to present. There are a few academic year tables that include information on tuition & fees, student credit hours by program, and degrees conferred. We wish to thank the many individuals and departments at the University for their contributions to the Fact Book.

Sla P-16 Initiative, Volume 6, Issue 1, Fall 2015, University Of Nebraska Omaha, Service Learning Academy

SLA Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Sla P-16 Initiative, Volume 5, Issue 2, Spring 2015, University Of Nebraska Omaha, Service Learning Academy

SLA Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Graduation Rates 2015-16, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

IPEDS Graduation Rate

Welcome to the IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) survey component. The GR component collects data on the cohort of full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students and tracks their completion status at 150% of the normal time to complete all requirements of their program of study. This information is collected to assist institutions in complying with the requirements of the Student Right-to-Know Act.

Completions 2015-16, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

IPEDS Completions

Welcome to the IPEDS Completions survey component. The Completions component is one of several IPEDS components that is conducted during the Fall data collection period. It collects the number of degrees and certificates awarded by field of study, level of award, race/ethnicity, and gender. The reporting period for the Completions component is during the 12-month time period beginning July 1 of the previous calendar year and ending June 30 of the current calendar year; therefore, for this year’s Completions component, the reporting period is between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. The Completions component is also collecting the number …

Finance 2015-16, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

IPEDS Finance

The purpose of the IPEDS Finance component is to collect basic financial information from items associated with the institution's General Purpose Financial Statements.

Uno Office Of Distance Education Functions, Uno Office Of Distance Education

Student Learning

This document outlines the responsibilities of the UNO Office of Distance Education Functions including: Administrative, Enrollment, Support Services, Academic, Marketing, Technical Infrastructure, and Faculty Support.

Exploring The Use Of Faded Worked Examples As A Problem Solving Approach For Underprepared Students, Tiffany Hesser, Jess L. Gregory

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Faculty Publications

It is not uncommon for students to find themselves underprepared when entering a post secondary institution. In additional to lower levels of academic achievement, underprepared students may not be aware that they lack the skills needed to be successful and effectively acquire and process information. Because of this, students that enter post-secondary institutions underprepared often require more support in and out of the college classroom.

In computational based classes, such as math, engineering, chemistry or physics, this support often includes an introduction to effective problem solving strategies. This study introduced faded worked examples as a problem solving approach to students …

Reflections On Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research With Undergraduate Students, Can B. Aktas

Civil Engineering Faculty Publications

Purpose – The purpose of the article was to convey experiences with pioneering interdisciplinary sustainability research by involving undergraduate students. Experiences with initiating and conducting multiple research projects spanning engineering and sustainability are described, and recommendations for programs and faculty in other institutions of higher education that plan to implement or support similar endeavors are discussed. Design/methodology/approach – The article and presented conclusions are based on three separate research projects, where specific examples as to how those projects were developed as well as challenges and rewards faced during the project are described. Findings – It is concluded that faculty should …

Ua19/16/1/1 Hilltopper Baseball 2015 Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

2015 baseball media guide produced by WKU Athletic Media Relations, includes athletic records and statistics, photographs, schedule and information regarding opponents.

Ua35/1 Faculty Handbook, 21st Edition, Wku Provost

WKU Administration Documents

WKU faculty handbook designed to provide members of the faculty with general information about WKU, its history, philosophy, organization, policies and procedures, faculty responsibilities and benefits, and various services and facilities.

Ua19/16/2 Track & Field Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Press releases related to WKU track and field teams in 2015.

Students-Enthusiasts In Online Classes: Their Contribution To The Educational Process, Anna Toom

Graduate School of Education Publications and Research

In this work, the phenomenon of student enthusiasm was explored in a population of 47 students of Touro Graduate School of Education who took the author's online psychology course. The purpose of the study was to find how students-enthusiasts differ from classmates in their communication style(s) reflected in group discussions on the Discussion Board (DB). The research methodology included graphical and statistical analysis of students’ discussions. It was found that, although the enthusiasts constituted a small part (6%) of the investigated population, their contribution to the virtual learning environment was the greatest – they were catalyzers of the educational process. …

Degree Audit Reporting System (Dars): What Works And What Is Needed, Amanda Wick

Honors Capstones

Capstone submitted as a graduation requirement for the BSU Honors Program.

Memory And Test Taking, Ryan Chanen

Honors Capstones

Capstone submitted as a graduation requirement for the BSU Honors Program.

Report To The Presidents Of Church Of Christ Affiliated Colleges And Universities, Trace S. Hebert

Annual Reports to the Presidents of Church of Christ Affiliated Colleges and Universities

No abstract provided.

The Transference Of Mindset: Middle School Student Perceptions Of The Influences Of Implicit Theories, Jodilu Anne Dodd

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Recent studies have shown the predictive nature of mindset and motivation. Students tend to have one of two mindsets: a growth mindset or a fixed mindset (Dweck, 2000). Those with a growth mindset believe that their knowledge can increase and they are able to continuously improve. Students with a fixed mindset believe that their intelligence was bestowed upon them, and that they cannot really change how smart they can become. This study examined the perceptions of middle school students about their mindsets and explored the question of where they think their mindset originates. Nearly 500 students were surveyed to determine …

The Professional Development Needs Of Teachers Necessary To Implement And Sustain Ipad Use In Secondary Classrooms, Diana Miller Fenton

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

With the recent adoptions of 1:1 technology initiatives with iPads in schools, it is urgent to provide professional development opportunities for teachers to maximize student use. This study provides vital information on the professional development needs of teachers for initial implementation of the iPad device and what is needed beyond the first year to sustain use. One hundred and ninety-one teachers from 10 school districts participated in the study. The results of this study indicate that successful professional development occurs when teachers are allowed time to collaborate with colleagues and learn from peers on how they integrated curriculum with the …

A Study Comparing Academic Achievement In Reading Of Gifted Students In Homogeneous And Heterogeneous Grouped Settings, Kimberly L. Grengs

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This is a quantitative study using archival data to focus on the achievement of students identified as gifted and talented in four schools in the Midwest in the same district. This study attempted to find if differences in student reading performance existed between 27 students identified as gifted that were placed in a homogeneous classroom compared to those placed in heterogeneous classrooms. The researcher used the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) data from 2010 to 2014 in reading growth scores. The independent variable is heterogeneous and homogenous grouping classification and the dependent variables are all continuous and consist of the …

The Nature Of Imagination In Pedagogy: A Qualitative Study Of An Elementary School Setting, Perry S. Shank

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The task of this dissertation is to assess the popular thought of teachers on the topic of imagination and uncover how they incorporate imaginative methods into their current teaching practices. I attempt to ascertain the origination of these current perspectives through an analysis of the imagination from a historical perspective. Through portraiture, a qualitative research tool, I examine how the imagination is currently engaged in an elementary classroom setting. The research questions that guided this inquiry were as follows: 1) What is the intention of teachers who utilize imaginative teaching methods/strategies, 2) what types of instructional practices, activities, and learning …