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Leading And Developing A First Year Learning Community For Opportunity Program Students, Penny E. Mcpherson

Theses and Dissertations

Opportunity programs have utilized the learning community model through summer bridge programs for many years. First year learning communities have proven to be successful tools in retaining students and improving the overall college experience for students (Buck, 1995; Garcia, 1991; Gold, 1992). As opportunity programs seek ways to increase retention for first generation, underrepresented students, this study combines the successful communal relationships developed from the summer bridge program with the added academic and social support from multiple campus partners to create a comprehensive living learning community for opportunity program students in their first year.

Students from low-income families, first-generation college …

The Spinnaker The Current Vol. 1 No. 56, University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community.

Will We Find Gravity Waves?: Physics Professor Involved In Ground-Breaking Research, Danni Francis

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"The world of science is effectively on the edge of its seat as researchers are close to making revolutionary discoveries in the area of gravity and gravitational waves. Tiffany Summerscales, associate professor of physics at Andrews University, is an active researcher with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) collaboration."

Symphony Orchestra Presents Fall Concert Saturday: Bloch, Copland, Chavez And More, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Claudio Gonzalez, performed a concert on Saturday, November 21, at 8 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University. Ticket price information included.

November 16, 2015: Staff Award Nominations, New Chief Diversity Officer, Faculty-Staff Giving Begins, Saint Mary's College Of California

SMC Bulletin 2013-2020

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How Low To Go For Blood Pressure? Lower Target Could Affect Millions Of Americans, Staff

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Sickle Cell Disease Cure In Sights Of Uab Stem Cell Institute, Staff

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My News

My News (2014-2020)

• Georgia Southern joins state campaign to help smokers quit
• We are good stewards. We are educators. We are the spirit of USG!
• Interim President Bartels delivers special message for Fraud Awareness Week
• Eagle Accommodate takes accommodations online
• Celebrate Thanksgiving early at Lakeside Dining Commons
• Downtown Statesboro Holiday Celebration, Register for Run the 'Boro by Nov. 25

This Week In Tech: 'Space Archaeologist' Wins $1m Ted Prize For Tracking Stolen Treasure, Staff

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How Much Muscle Can You Gain?, Staff

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Uab Startup Malcovery Security Acquired By Phishme, Jeff Hansen

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Dance, Write, Paint, Act: Register Now For New Artplay Classes In 2016, Shannon Thomason

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Join Uab And Area High School Choirs For "Christmas At The Alys" On Nov. 30, Shannon Thomason

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20151116: School Of Journalism, 1937-1984, College Of Liberal Arts

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the School of Journalism at Marshall University from 1937-1984. Items were received in 2015 and include notable materials from the United High School Press convention programs, annual conventions, and annual congress. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

2015 November 3 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

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An Opportunity To Reflect And Recommit, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

The recent events on the University of Missouri campus have attracted national attention and led many, appropriately, to stop and reflect about substantive issues that still plague our society and additional change that is needed.

Insights Into The Processes And Practices Novice Professors Use To Continually Develop Their Pedagogical Skills, Kerri Pilling Burchill

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

This qualitative case study explored the processes and practices three novice professors used to develop their pedagogical skills after attending formal professional development activities or programs. Data for the study included transcriptions of two interviews, pedagogical artifacts, and field notes of classroom observations. The data set was analyzed using a combination of systematic coding, thematic analysis, and the development of grounded theory. The study found that participants instinctively developed their pedagogical skills by engaging in a learning cycle that involved preparing to teach, teaching, reflecting on their teaching experiences, developing new pedagogical strategies that enhanced their instructional practice, and implementing …

International Doctoral Students, Their Advising Relationships And Adaptation Experiences: A Qualitative Study, Katherine Najjar

Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Thirty four international doctoral students were interviewed to determine what types of advising and mentoring experiences were effective and beneficial, and what experiences had been difficult or unhelpful. The students reported a high level of satisfaction with their advisors and with their program of studies. However, during the interviews, students began to describe other factors that contributed to their well-being and their experiences.

Issues described included language difficulties and problems developing relationships with other students. Although most students developed close, personal relationships with advisors or departmental colleagues, few students reported having large numbers of friends and associates outside of their …

What I Taught My Stem Instructor About Teaching: What A Deaf Student Hears That Others Cannot, Annemarie Ross, Randy K. Yerrick

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

Overall, science teaching at the university level has remained in a relatively static state. There is much research and debate among university faculty regarding the most effective methods of teaching science. But it remains largely rhetoric. The traditional lecture model in STEM higher education is limping along in its march toward inclusion and equity. The NGSS and Common Core reform efforts do little to help university science teachers to change their orientation from largely lecture-driven practice with laboratory supplements. While it is impossible to address all diverse student groups, the need for accommodations tend to be overlooked. As a Deaf …

Full Steam Ahead: Education Students Develop Custom Exhibit Proposals For Herreshoff Marine Museum, Sabrina Polin

Featured News Story

Interactive exhibits combine sailing basics with lessons in science, technology, engineering, art and math.

The Marriage Of Figaro

Taylor Theatre Playbills

Taylor Theatre presents an original translation of Mozart's comic-opera, "The Marriage of Figaro."

Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" whisks us through the events of one crazy day as Figaro, the Lord's valet, tries to wed Susanna, the Lady's maid, before their philandering master can get to her first. Filled with Mozart's glorious music, The Marriage of Figaro is widely regarded to be one of the greatest comic operas ever written. Our production will see its plot of intrigue, mistaken identities, and unexpected revelations unravel in early 20th Century England in which the servants who live downstairs are perfectly capable of …

The Echo: November 13, 2015, Taylor University

2015-2016 (Volume 103)

If pennies were mustard seeds – Save and continue – Top five news events of the week – Launching off the pier – Crossing bridges – Around The World – Rallies, racism and resignations – Fighting crime in the cornfields – Saudi princes smuggle drugs – ‘90s Comeback trends at Taylor – Bump, set, Spikeball – Have you heard about the herd? – The bi-weekly bachelor and bachelorette – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Let the wedding bells ring – Singing and Socrates – Authentic American heroes – Where lies your allegiance – Just another gender article? – …

Pediatricians First To Attain Performance Improvement Continuing Medical Education For Practice-Based Quality Improvement, Adam Pope

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Chimes: November 13, 2015, Calvin College

Chimes

Dialogue celebrates record participation by Jon Gorter & Josiah Kinney

Students rally in vigil for Mizzou by Jon Gorter

New urban studies minor to be offered by Alicia De Jong

SAPT tackles myths about sexual assault in first lecture in month-long series by Juliana Ludema

Eastown's Kava House to close its doors by Saraphina Sefcik

Women's volleyball captures MIAA title by sweeping Hope by Anna Gernant

Chameleon color achieved by embedded crystals by Natasha Strydhorst

International Worship Night at LOFT by Eckhart Chan

2015-November-13-Research Team Studying Link Between Genetics, Drug Side Effects, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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New Ra Guidelines Highlight Treat-To-Target, Staff

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Isso Newsletter, November 13, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. International Students And Scholars Office.

ISSO Weekly Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

--Sign Up and Pay Today!!! Seats Available for Mall of America Trip Tomorrow!!!
--UNI Student Health Clinic Confirmed Two Cases of Mumps
--Full-Time Enrollment Requirement
--Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Eligible F-1 Students
-- ISSO on Instagram!
--International Education Week 2015: November 16-20
--International Education Week
--International Education Week Kick Off Reception November 16
--Around the World in 180 Minutes
--Volunteers Needed
--Money Matters
--Scholarships for 2016-17
--The Sue Follon Scholarship for Women in Leadership
--Veridian Kickoff Payoff Contest

Get Some "Holiday Soul" With Eric Essix And 5 Men On A Stool On Dec. 13 At The Asc, Shannon Thomason

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Uab Student In The Running For Prestigious International Honor, Staff

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Common Sense Approach To Third Level Education For The Modern Market, Dr. Mohamad Saleh

The ITB Journal

A healthy industry is of crucial importance to the well being of a nation. Recently, new technology has caused tangible changes in the modern market by creating continuous needs and demands for skills and technologies in various fields. The educational system is a major component in the provision of the skilful workforce in a society. However, the recent unprecedented rate of industrial expansion has resulted in new industries experiencing recruitment difficulties. It is felt that these issues can be addressed by establishing reliable collaboration between industry and third level educational systems to fulfill the needs using less resources.