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The Influence Of Demographic Characteristics, Cognitive And Non-Cognitive Attributes On The Effectiveness Of The Ladders Probation Intervention Program, Terri M. Mathews Jan 2008

The Influence Of Demographic Characteristics, Cognitive And Non-Cognitive Attributes On The Effectiveness Of The Ladders Probation Intervention Program, Terri M. Mathews

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

Retention is an important measure for institutions of higher education thereby making improved academic success and increased retention of paramount concern to university administrators. This concern has resulted in a body of literature addressing retention and the development of retention programs. Few of these programs however, have been empirically evaluated for their effectiveness and repeatedly, the literature has cited the need for evaluation of retention and probation programs across demographic, cognitive and non-cognitive characteristics. The purpose of this research was to determine whether the LADDERS (Let Academic Difficulty Disappear to Energize and Retain Students) program developed by Old Dominion University …

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Discussing The Role Of The Business School, Stephen Dunne, Stefano Harney, Tony Tinker, Martin Parker Jan 2008

Discussing The Role Of The Business School, Stephen Dunne, Stefano Harney, Tony Tinker, Martin Parker

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

During the lead up to the publication of this Special Issue, we invited several figures to engage our original call for contributions in what ever way they saw fit. As these commentaries proliferated, it became increasingly apparent to us that it would be worth staging a virtual roundtable discussion – that being an online discussion co-ordinated and chaired by ephemera (in this case represented by Stephen Dunne) – devoted to the question of what today’s Business School is for. With this end in mind, contributors to this feature were asked to debate the Role of the Business School, with particular …

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20081104.9: Buildings And Grounds, 1973-2006, Buildings And Grounds Jan 2008

20081104.9: Buildings And Grounds, 1973-2006, Buildings And Grounds

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from what is now known as Physical Plant and Facilities at Marshall University from 1973-2006. Items were received in 2008 and include notable materials about the Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center construction, Men's health and physical education building, Marshall University's "White House", and MU Acquisitions Program. This is not an exhaustive list, but the attached inventory will give a broad overview of what is contained in each of the boxes.

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2008114.11: Buildings And Grounds, 1916-2004, Buildings And Grounds Jan 2008

2008114.11: Buildings And Grounds, 1916-2004, Buildings And Grounds

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from what is now known as Physical Plant and Facilities at Marshall University from 1966-2003. Items were received in 2008 and include notable materials about the John R. Hall Center for Academic Excellence, Program Dedication of Northcott Science Hall, Fairfield Stadium Dedication, and the John Marshall Statue dedication and John Deaver Drinko Library schedule. This is not an exhaustive list, but the attached inventory will give a broad overview of what is contained in each of the boxes.

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2008114.10: Buildings And Grounds, 1966-2003, Buildings And Grounds Jan 2008

2008114.10: Buildings And Grounds, 1966-2003, Buildings And Grounds

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from what is now known as Physical Plant and Facilities at Marshall University from 1966-2003. Items were received in 2008 and include notable materials about Harless Dining Hall, Biotech Science Center Pedestrian Bridge, MU Building for the future, and Marshall University Campus Design 21st Century. This is not an exhaustive list, but the attached inventory will give a broad overview of what is contained in each of the boxes.

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2008-2009 Graduate Catalog, Morehead State University Jan 2008

2008-2009 Graduate Catalog, Morehead State University

Morehead State Catalog Archive

2008-2009 graduate catalog for Morehead State University.

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Legal Lore, Marissa Moran Jan 2008

Legal Lore, Marissa Moran

Publications and Research

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[Introduction To] Museum Careers: A Practical Guide For Students And Novices, N. Elizabeth Schlatter Jan 2008

[Introduction To] Museum Careers: A Practical Guide For Students And Novices, N. Elizabeth Schlatter

Bookshelf

This concise volume is the place to start for anyone considering a career in museums. Museum professional and author N. Elizabeth Schlatter outlines the nature of the profession as a whole, the rewards and challenges of museum work, types of museums, and jobs within museums, including salary ranges. She discusses options for education and training, and suggestions on how to secure a job and how to move up the career ladder. Interviews with museum professionals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds demonstrate different career paths and offer unique and helpful advice . For novices in the field, students in …

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A Journey Of Advising: Experiences Of Doctoral International Students And Faculty Advisors In The College Of Education At A Midwestern University, Madalina Florentina Tincu Jan 2008

A Journey Of Advising: Experiences Of Doctoral International Students And Faculty Advisors In The College Of Education At A Midwestern University, Madalina Florentina Tincu

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

In the last five decades, higher education in the United States has faced a large influx of international students (Institute of International Education, 2004). However, a review of selected literature showed a paucity of research on faculty advising graduate international students. The literature pointed out that not all institutions were prepared to work with the international student population (Adrian-Taylor, Noels, & Tischler, 2007; Khabiri, 1985; Seeger, 1993) and that further investigation was needed in the area of faculty advising related to international students (Adrian-Taylor, et al.; Trice, 2003). Therefore, this study focused on the following research question: How do selected …

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Allergies In University Of Northern Iowa College Students, Lisa Krausman Jan 2008

Allergies In University Of Northern Iowa College Students, Lisa Krausman

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Allergies diseases, comprising of asthma and allergies, in some direct or indirect way affect most American families as more than 40 to 60 million or one in four Americans suffer from allergic diseases. Allergic diseases are a widespread problem that has a great monetary cost to society and a negative impact on the quality of life for those afflicted. This research was based on an analytical cross-sectional study design with a convenience sample of young adults in a college population. The paper based survey consisted of 55 questions asking various questions throughout various periods of life including the topics of …

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Relationships Among Physical Activity Knowledge, Perceived Importance Of Physical Activity, And Physical Activity Behaviors Of College Students, Trent W. Tangen Jan 2008

Relationships Among Physical Activity Knowledge, Perceived Importance Of Physical Activity, And Physical Activity Behaviors Of College Students, Trent W. Tangen

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge of physical activity guidelines, the perceived importance of physical activity, and the actual physical activity behaviors among college students. Comparisons according to gender, class standing, academic major, and completion of a required personal wellness course were also made. In addition, a secondary purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between knowledge of physical activity guidelines, perceived importance of physical activity, and actual physical activity behavior. A questionnaire developed by Morrow, Jackson, Bazzarre, Milne, and Blair (1999) was used to determine if participants knew the appropriate frequency, intensity, …

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