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You're Not In High School Anymore, Russell K. Fung

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 19-20

Adventures In Deutschland: Laboratory Learning, Elise Ottenfeld

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 21-22

The Incision Into The Realm Of Science, Chase Taylor, Jason Neeley

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 12-14

Scientific Research? Child's Play..., Harrison To

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 14-16

The Preservation Of Sea Turtles: An Interview With Dr. Thane Wibbels, Timmy Wang

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 34-36

The Effect Of Mimetic Peptide 4f On Paraoxonase-1, Toral Patel, David Garber

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 30-33

A Caenorhabiditis Elegans Mutagenesis Screen To Identify Candidate Human Cystic Kidney Disease Genes, Rachel M. Stupay, Corey L. Williams, Svetlana Masyukova, Bradley K. Yoder

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 37-45

Accelerating Lossless Data Compression With Graphics Processing Units, R. L. Cloud, M. L. Curry, H. L. Ward, A. Skjellum, P. Bangalore

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 24-27

A Preliminary Characterization Of Btbd9 Knockout Mice, Mark P. Deandrade, Chad C. Cheetham, Fumiaki Yokoi, Yuqing Li

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 28-30

Evaluating Sex Ratios Of Hawksbill Hatchlings On St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Courtney T. Conklin, T. Wibbels, J. E. Layton

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 50-56

An Interview With Dr. Jacqueline Nikles: Assistant Professor And Uab’S Organic Chemistry Program Coordinator, Andrew Buie

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 76-77

Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes As A Regenerative Substrate In Spinal Cord Injury, Jose A. Roman, Robert C. Haddon, Vladimir Parpura, Candace L. Floyd

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 70-76

Environmental Tobacco Smoke: Role In Progression Of Diabetic Nephropathy, David M. Obert, Ping Hua, Meagan E. Pilkerton, Wenguang Feng, Edgar A. Jaimes

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 46-49

A Quest To Find A Cure For Alzheimer’S Disease: An Interview With J. David Sweatt, Phd, Atbin Doroodchi

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 80-81

Spatial Analysis Of Environmental Factors Related To Lyme Disease In Alabama Using Nasa Earth Observation Systems, Nathan Renneboog, Emily G. Capilouto, Stephen L. Firsing Iii, Kyle Levy, Marilyn Mcallister, Kathryn Roa, Shveta Setia, Lili Xie, Jeff Luvall, Donna Burnett

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 57-69

Cognitive Abilities And Cortical Activity: A Functional Mri Investigation Of Figurative Language Comprehension, Sandhya L. Kumar, Rajesh K. Kana

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 82-84

Obese Women With Greater Impulsivity Show Reduced Executive Function Brain Activation During Delay Discounting, Felix Kishinevsky, Rosalyn Weller

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 85-95

Microcrystal Analysis Of Cocaine Hydrochloride And Added Adulterants, Altovise Broaden, Hannah Nelson

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 78-79

Inquiro 3 (End Matter), Inquiro Staff

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 98-102

Multidisciplinary Approach To Research: An Interview With Dr. Bradley Newcomer, Toral Patel

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 96-97

Uab's 2009 Goldwater Representatives, Shweta Patel

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

p. 97

Review Of The Book Distance Learning In Higher Education A Programmatic Approach To Planning, Design, Instruction, Evaluation, And Accreditation By Alfred P. Rovai, Michael K. Ponton, And Jason D. Baker, Scott L. Howell

Faculty Publications

The three professors from Regent University who authored Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Programmatic Approach to Planning, Design, Instruction, Evaluation, and Accreditation have prepared, in this reviewer's opinion, the first comprehensive, quality, introductory text on distance education in the field. Often while reading this book I thought, "I wish I had written this book" - It really says What it should say with no glaring omissions, does it in a simple and straightforward manner, and finally places under one cover the most relevant elements of the emerging distance education model of the twenty-first century. The book also presents advantages …

Ten Scalability Factors In Distance Education, R. Dwight Laws, Scott L. Howell, Nathan K. Lindsay

Faculty Publications

The institutional decision about how much technology should be used to scale distance education enrollments, reduce costs, maximize profits, and protect course and program quality is both institutional specific and complex. Guri-Rosenblit (1999) noted that “many conventional universities worldwide operate as large-scale universities and are in a continuous search to find the right balance between massification trends, quality education, and the catering to the individual needs of students” (p. 289). This research is an outgrowth of the authors’ own efforts to identify relevant scalability factors and their interrelationship one to another in a traditional university’s distance education program.

Business Schools: Positioning, Rankings, Research And Futures, Howard Thomas

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

In a recent paper (Thomas, 2007) I noted that, despite the undoubted success of business schools and particularly MBA programmes (Antunes and Thomas, 2007, p. 382), there has been considerable discussion about the purpose of business schools in modern universities. Indeed, I pointed out (Thomas, 2007, p. 9) that business schools “currently face an image and identity crisis and have been subject to a wide range of critical reviews about their societal status as academic and professional schools”. Bennis and O’Toole (2005); Ghoshal (2005); Pfeffer and Fong (2004); and Mintzberg and Gosling (2002) have suggested that business schools are too …

Identifying Communication Skills Necessary For Two-Year College Graduates To Succeed In The Changing And Competitive Workplace, Sarah R. Baker

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Today's job market is increasingly competitive and businesses require job candidates to not only have degree-program expertise, but possess other general workplace skills as well. This poses a unique challenge for community colleges because instructors have just two years or less to prepare students for the workforce. They need to ensure that all career related material is taught as well as other workplace skills such as oral and written communication. The purpose of this study was to identify workplace skills, specifically those related to communication, desired by companies that hire community college graduates and explore a possible need to expand …

The River Of Heart: A Novel, Salma Akbar

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The River of Heart: A Novel is the story of Naureen - a young, rebellious girl who finds her voice after her family buries her. In Naureen's village, the family honor is more precious than life, and women pay the price of honor. Naureen falls in love against her parent's wishes. Fearing her father's wrath, Naureen runs away from home. After reading her obituary in a newspaper, Naureen escapes to America with a fake identity. In Iowa City, she takes care of Amma, an elderly, blind woman. From Amma, Naureen learns to be self-reliant. In order to settle a past …

Beyond Student Ratings: “A Whole New World, A New Fantastic Point Of View”, Ronald A. Berk

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Archives

Unfortunately, student ratings have dominated as the primary and, frequently, only measure of teaching performance at colleges and universities for the past four decades (Seldin, 2006). In fact, the evaluation of teaching has been in a metaphorical cul-de-sac with student ratings as the universal barometer. Only recently has there been a trend toward augmenting those ratings with other data sources to broaden and deepen the evidence base (Arreola, 2007; Berk, 2006b; Braskamp and Ory, 1994; Centra, 1993; Knapper and Cranton, 2001; Seldin, 2006).

Although much has been learned over the 60-year history of faculty evaluation and the 50-year his- tory …

Now & Then (Volume 25, Issue 01, 2009), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 25, Issue 01, published in 2009. The theme of this issue is Foodways. This issue explores the rich diversity of Appalachian food culture, tracing how Native American, European, and immigrant traditions have blended to shape the region's kitchens, farms, and tables. Articles examine local agriculture, foraging, home cooking, preservation methods, community meals, and restaurant traditions, alongside iconic foods such as cornbread, beans, pork, pepperoni rolls, and candy making. Through stories that connect food to memory, labor, faith, and identity, the issue portrays Appalachian cuisine as dynamic and multicultural, rooted in both historical …

Now & Then (Volume 25, Issue 02, 2009), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 25, Issue 02, published in 2009. The theme of this issue is Spirits of Appalachia. This issue explores the many meanings of "spirits" in Appalachian culture, from ghost lore and supernatural traditions to religious faith, memory, and distilled beverages. Articles recount haunted places, prophetic experiences, protective folk practices, and enduring legends, while also reflecting on ancestral presence, community figures who inspire others, and personal encounters with loss and resilience. Features on moonshine, wine, and regional drink traditions complement essays, poetry, and reviews that portray spirits as both otherworldly and deeply human, revealing …

University Of Nebraska- Lincoln: Fact Book 2008-2009

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Administration: Reports, Papers, Publications, and Presentations

Fact Book Table of Contents

General Information

UNL Core Values ................................. 4

Role and Mission Statement ................................................................. 5

Institutional & Professional Accreditations ............................................................. 8

UNL Organizational Chart .................................................................. 10

Student Credit Hours

SCH by College and Student Level, Fall & Spring Semesters, 5 Year Trend ....................... 11

SCH by College and Student Level, Fall Semester, 5 Year Trend ......................................... 12

SCH by College and Student Level, Spring Semester, 5 Year Trend .................................... 13

Summer Sessions Student Credit Hours .................................................. 14

Retention, Degrees and Majors

Student Retention & Graduation Rate Analysis ............................................. 15

Total Degrees Conferred by UNL Fiscal Year, 10 …