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Love Of Place: The Metropolitan University Advantage: 2015 Cumu National Conference In Omaha, Joseph A. Allen, Kelly Prange, Deborah Smith-Howell, Sara Woods, B. J. Reed

Psychology Faculty Publications

The theme for the 2015 CUMU National Conference in Omaha, NE was “Love of Place: The Metropolitan University Advantage”. The 2015 theme celebrates key elements that establish the identity of metropolitan universities and CUMU as an organization. The theme recognizes the unique opportunities and benefits provided by metropolitan universities for students and communities. Metropolitan universities provide students with enriching educational experiences while contributing to building and strengthening the community. These enriched experiences also support faculty and staff growth as members of the university and community. The theme encouraged conference participants to explore new pedagogical approaches, strategies for sustaining meaningful partnerships, …

The Amplified Need For Supreme Court Guidance On Student Speech Rights In The Digital Age, William Calve

St. Mary's Law Journal

Abstract forthcoming.

Higher Ed's Carbon Addiction, Mary Finley-Brook, Alex Krass

Geography and the Environment Faculty Publications

Each year higher education produces millions of metric tons of greenhouse gases (GHG). As research and study abroad programs span the globe, faculty and staff travel regularly to professional meetings. Colleges compete for prospective students and offer state-of-the-art technology, entertainment, food services, and other high-impact facilities. Universities that market a comfortable, stimulating campus in order to attract and retain talent may resist carbon budgeting, as combustion of dirty fossil fuels currently remains vital to the operation of most campus buildings, sport fields, and labs.

Universities are integral to climate science knowledge production. Nevertheless, policymakers in many academic institutions appear unaware …

Promoting U.S. Community Colleges In Sweden: From The Perspective Of Swedish Education Agents, Ashley M. Sansotta

Capstone Collection

This purpose of this study is to find out what role agents play through marketing community colleges in the Swedish education market and recruiting Swedish students to U.S. community colleges. This study explores Swedish education agents’ perspectives of the community college system in the United States, their experiences in marketing community colleges in Sweden, and the factors that may lead to or prohibit the success in recruiting Swedish students for U.S. community colleges. Qualitative research methods were used, which included preliminary surveys, interviews, an analysis of the agents’ marketing strategies, and a review of relevant studies. The findings revealed that …

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Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

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Oral Communication Competency Across The Virginia Community College System: A Faculty-Designed Assessment, Lindsey Interlante Mpa, Ma, Cynthia De Riemer Phd, Philip Tirpak Ma, Araceli Palomino Ma

Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

A full-scale oral communication assessment was conducted by the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) during the academic year 2013-14. Key components of this assessment included faculty involvement at all stages of assessment and collaboration with assessment coordinators and lead staff personnel. The VCCS Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness partnered with CST faculty experts to design the assessment. The Competent Speaker Speech Evaluation Form, a standardized and tested instrument used to assess public speaking competency in higher education, was used to evaluate student speeches. Designed by the National Communication Association, this instrument identifies eight competencies for measurement. The results of …

Perceived Barriers To Higher Education In Stem Among Disadvantaged Rural Students: A Case Study, Lisa Henley Med, Ma, Phyllis Roberts Ma

Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

This case study examined the perceptions of scholarship recipients participating in Southwest Virginia Community College’s (SWCC’s) S-STEM scholarship program which examined whether the program helped remove barriers to students’ educational goals and STEM career aspirations. The study used a focus group and a survey to elicit responses from student participants in the SWCC S-STEM program. Participants were low-income residents of rural Appalachia, and many were first generation college students. Results indicated that students in the SWCC S-STEM program experienced a wide variety of barriers to STEM educational and career success, including economic, geographic, social, and educational barriers, and that the …

An Examination Of The Predictive Relationship Between Mode Of Instruction And Student Success In Introductory Biology, Lynette Hauser Ms

Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

Community colleges, including those in Virginia, continue to increase online course offerings in an effort to provide access and cost effective education to a growing student population. With increased student demand for online learning, community colleges should explore further the possibility of offering more science courses online. This research study investigated the success of non-science major Virginia Community College System (VCCS) students in BIO 102 who had previously completed BIO 101 online. This multi-institutional, multi-semester study of community college online biology students collected data from the VCCS and found that the mode of instruction in BIO 101 was not predictive …

Ballroom Dance: An Education Like No Other, Carrie Pledger Ms, Mat

Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

As a disciplinary program, dance falls between the arts and physical education. As a result, it can often be overlooked or sidelined by either program, to the determent of its great value for community college students. Dance and its attention to movement, mental focus, and physical control provide important neurological benefits that affect both the mind and the body. This study examines research studies that identify the neurological benefits of dance and evaluates student perceptions of its value on physical and mental well-being. The research on student perceptions was conducted at Piedmont Virginia Community College.

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Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

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Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

Cover Art by Amanda Layton. Amanda Layton attends John Tyler Community College in Midlothian, Virginia, and is currently majoring in photography. After first struggling to find her career direction, Amanda realized that her passion for the arts and especially for photography were the interests that she should develop and explore further. Her family has been very supportive of her choices, and their gift of her first camera a few years ago has led her along interesting paths as she develops her skills in artistic photography and captures the world around her.

Male College Presidents With Children: Recollections On Perceptions Of Work-Life Balance., Asquith Armstrong

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative research study explored the recollections of work-life balance and fatherhood through the reported experiences and reflections of select college presidents. The researcher used a basic narrative research practice which allowed individuals to share their experiences while shedding light on how the individuals see themselves. Six college presidents participated in one-on-one semi structured interviews. The researcher incorporated Clark's Work-family border theory as the framework for this study, which recognized that a working individual largely functions in two separate domains: work and family. The presidents' experiences were examined within this construct and addressed the research question that guided the study: …

An Exploration Of Postsecondary Education Programs For Students With Intellectual Disabilities In Public Universities And Colleges In Florida, Lisa Jester

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Through The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 and The Workforce Innovative Opportunity Act of 2014, legislators have created opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities to participate in postsecondary education with their typically developing peers. This study utilized the results of web-based survey data from public universities and colleges in the state of Florida to explore the varying options available for students with intellectual disabilities. This study applied a quantitative approach to the survey of 12 state university system (SUS) and 28 college system (CS) institutions in Florida to explore current program options and services afforded students with intellectual disabilities …

Proposal Of A New Method To Classify Higher Education Institutions Instead Of Rankings, Kate D. Elam

Undergraduate Distinction Papers

Purpose – The objective of this paper is to propose a new method for classifying higher education institutions that differs from traditional rankings. The proposed model segments colleges and universities based on like attributes and describes the groups according to their differentiating features.

Research Method – Data from several rankings publications was collected and simplified for analysis. Several observations (i.e. schools) were eliminated because they did not fit the sampling frame and/or did not include a sufficient amount of information. Duplicate variables (i.e. attributes) were also eliminated. First, exploratory factor analysis was applied to reduce the number of variables being …

Exploring Meteorology Education In Community College: Lecture-Based Instruction And Dialogue-Based Group Learning, Jason Paul Finley

Educational Studies Dissertations

This study examined the impact of dialogue-based group instruction on student learning and engagement in community college meteorology education. A quasi-experimental design was used to compare lecture-based instruction with dialogue-based group instruction during two class sessions at one community college in southern California. Pre- and post-tests were used to measure learning and interest, while surveys were conducted two days after the learning events to assess engagement, perceived learning, and application of content. The results indicated that the dialogue-based group instruction was more successful in helping students learn than the lecture-based instruction. Each question that assessed learning had a higher score …

An Exploration Of Success Factors From The Perspectives Of Developmental Mathematics Students, Stacy Atkinson

Educational Studies Dissertations

Students who enter college underprepared for college-level coursework face tremendous barriers, including referral to one or more levels of developmental education. However, the requirement to complete developmental mathematics often becomes a primary barrier for students ever being able to complete a degree. Students who enter underprepared for college-level coursework and also identify as first-generation face even larger barriers to realizing success. Given this reality, community colleges – where most developmental education programs are housed – are seeking ways to better support students needing remediation to increase their chances of success and completion. Using the recently implemented co-requisite model of instruction …

Nu 2016 Capital Plan, University Of Nebraska

Business/Finance/Operations

The University of Nebraska and the state have a successful history of partnering to address deferred maintenance needs across the campuses. Through two pieces of legislations - LB1100, passed in 1998, and LB605, passed in 2006 - the state has invested funds, combined with university funds, to keep NU buildings updated, safe and functional. LB1100 resulted in $79 million worth of renovations, while LB605 has allowed for $163 million in projects.

Uno Website-Business And Finance-Environmental Health And Safety-Ehs-Homepage, Business & Finance

Business/Finance/Operations

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) serves the safety and hazardous materials management needs of the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO).

Uno Website Behavioral Review Team Reporting Form Incident Reporting Form, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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If this is an emergency, call 911 or contact Public Safety at 402.554.2911 immediately. This form is intended to be used for reporting concerns about the health and safety of members of the UNO community. Please note, a specific incident is not required when using this form. General concerns may also be reported here.

Uno Website Report Of University Concern Incident Reporting Form, Nu Board Of Regents

Business/Finance/Operations

If this is an emergency, call 911 or contact Public Safety at 402.554.2911 immediately. The University of Nebraska Omaha is committed to the investigation and appropriate resolution of concerns and complaints brought to our attention. Please use this form to share information of concern you have about a university employee, department or division. If your concern is about a student. please click here to be redirected.

Uno Website Student Safety How To Report, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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UNO takes incidents of harassment and assault very seriously and encourages students to report all occurrences Reporting on incident of harassment, sexual assault. stalking, or any other unwonted experiences is a difficult yet important decision. We encourage survivors to report any misconduct. Making a report may help with recovery, provide support and services, and prevent the offender from assaulting someone else.

Uno Website Uno Homepage, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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UNO Website Homepage, "Report a Concern" link

Uno Website-Office Of Equity Access And Diversity-Issue Resolution And Complaint Procedures For Prohibited Discrimination, Uno Office Of Equity, Access And Diversity

Business/Finance/Operations

The University of Nebraska at Omaha declares and affirms a policy of equal education and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment, and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public.Therefore, the University of Nebraska at Omaha shall not discriminate against anyone based upon race*, color, sex**, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, Genetic Information Act (GINA), or Vietnam-era veteran status.

Uno Website-Faculty Senate-University Committee On Technology Resources And Services, Uno Faculty Senate

Business/Finance/Operations

The University Committee on Technology Resources and Services shall be responsible for reviewing and recommending policies, procedures, and strategic planning affecting computing services and resources.

Uno Website-Registrar-Student Privacy Information (Ferpa), Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Business/Finance/Operations

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), also known as the "Buckley Amendment," is a federal law that gives protect ion to student educational records and provides students with certain rights.

Uno Website-Oead-Title Ix, Uno Office Of Equity, Access And Diversity

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UNO is a place of respect and safety.

The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) is committed to providing on environment that is free of discrimination and safe for a ll members of our campus community. Learn more about Title IX:

What is Title IX
Where to Report Incidents
Advocacy Response & Victim/Survivor Services
Requesting on Escort
What to Do If You are a Victim fo Sexual Assault
Victim's Bill of Rights

Uno Website-Sustainability Dashboard, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Business/Finance/Operations

This engaging, interactive tool demonstrates UNO's commitment to energy conservation, environmental stewardship, and sustainability. This tool provides real-time utility data in on effort to reduce the University's consumption and carbon footprint.

The dashboard below shows the energy consumption of the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, the home of the Office of Sustainability. To see how other buildings on campus are performing, click on the box in the upper right comer of the dashboard to launch the full building dashboard website.

Uno Employee Directory Homepage, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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Search Employee Directory

Uno Office Of Financial Support And Scholarships Homepage, Uno Office Of Financial Support And Scholarships

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The Office of Financial Support and Scholarships is committed to making higher education accessible by minimizing financial barriers for students so they may realize their educational goals. We strive to provide services of the highest quality to support the academic mission and goals of the University and its students.

Uno Administration, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Business/Finance/Operations

The Administration of UNO is dedicated to student-centered leadership and proud to work with distinguished faculty drawn from the nation's leading graduate institutions.