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The Structure Of Discussions In An Online Communication Course: What Do Students Find Most Effective?, Laura Jacobi

Communication Studies Department Publications

The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of students regarding what was effective about the way in which the asynchronous discussions were structured in an upper level online organizational communication course. Surveys from 27 student participants were used, with questions focused upon the structure of discussions in the online course as compared to other online courses and to traditional classrooms. Results indicate structured and relevant discussion prompts, small group placement, visible postings, and required weekly postings as significant factors to student success. The majority of students also found online discussions more effective than live discussions in traditional …

2017 Annual Campus Security And Fire Safety Report, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln, University Police, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University Police

2017 Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Safety and security information for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, including crime and fire statistics for the 2016 calendar year, and the information required by the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989. All data are submitted to the United States Department of Education according to law.

Career Paths, Barriers, And Professional Experiences: A Comparison Study Of Physical Therapy Program Directors In The United States, Tamara Nancy Gravano

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

The entry-level degree for physical therapists today is a professional doctoral degree. It is similar to a medical degree program where the expected outcome of its graduates is clinical practice, and there is no formal training in academic teaching or administration. The purpose of this study was to determine the leadership characteristics, styles, and behaviors of accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program directors (PD) and to gain a better understanding of their preparation and path to program leadership. The survey instrument was sent electronically to all program directors of accredited DPT programs in the United States (N=233) and the …

Fact Book 2017-18, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Fact Books

• 2 Year Calendar
• Mission and Goals Statement
• University Officials
• Organizational Diagram
• Accredited Programs at Western Michigan University
• Undergraduate Programs and Majors
• Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs

Learning And Sex: A Report On The Analysis Of Single Sex Sections Of First Year Seminars At Csb/Sju, 2014-15, Patricia BolañOs-Fabres, Sucharita Sinha Mukherjee

Academic Affairs Publications

Considering that as recently as 2014, school girls Chibok, Nigeria were abducted by Boko Haram, a Muslim fundamentalist terrorist group, one has to wonder about the correlation between the access to education, equality, safety, and opportunity. The College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University are private Catholic liberal arts institutions whose students enroll in single-sex institutions, but are provided co-educational learning experiences in the classroom. This hybrid structure permits the exploration multiple aspects of a gendered education. Given the opportunity this structure offers, the researchers of this project aim to study the First Year Seminar (FYS) experiences of student …

Graduate School Of Engineering And Management Catalog 2017-2018, Graduate School Of Engineering And Management, Air Force Institute Of Technology

AFIT Documents

The Graduate Catalog represents the offerings, programs, and requirements in effect at the time of publication.

Computer Science Technology Education: An Incredible Explosion, Iwasan D. Kejawa

School of Computing: Faculty Publications

This paper explore what computers are, their usages and their functionalities. Computers can be used to learn or comprehend the understanding of all subjects, be it physics aerobics, swimming, biology, mathematics, agriculture, chemistry, business administration or commerce, just to name a few. In education, computers are used to project information to individuals in the classrooms or anywhere education is taking place, in churches, homes, schools, conference halls and so on. It is also used to convey the logic of a subject or behind a topic. Computers play an important role in educating our mind. With the usage of computers, we …

A Study Of Mathematics Achievement, Placement, And Graduation Of Engineering Students, Sara Hahler Blazek

Doctoral Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine how background knowledge impacts freshmen engineering students' success at Louisiana Tech University in terms of grades in two different freshman classes and graduation. To determine what factors impact students, three different studies were implemented. The first study used linear regression to analyze which demographic and academic variables significantly impacted freshman math and engineering courses. Using regression discontinuity, the second study determined if the university's placement requirement for Pre-Calculus was appropriate. The final study analyzed factors that impact graduation for engineering students as well as other disciplines to determine which significant variables were …

Panther First Recipients Of 2017, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Panther First Awards

The Panther First Award identifies and rewards employees who have provided excellent customer service to customers, co-workers, or other members of the UNI community. This is the list of recipients from 2017.

Towards A More User Friendly Technique For Predicting Photovoltaic Energy Output, Hans Chapman

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

Several factors impact the power output from solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. Some are deterministic and controllable and others are uncontrollable (e.g., meteorological conditions), yet critical to performance. The objective of this paper is to assess the relationship between the meteorological variables and the power output of a mono silicon PV module using Multiple Linear Regression modelling. The approach involved exposing one mono-silicon photovoltaic module to the open atmosphere for a period of time and measuring the electrical energy output as a function of natural variation in the meteorological factors. A regression model for the power output was developed and significant …

Battered Not Broken, Daryl R. Privott

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

Reflecting on the 2016 voting season, we are challenged to think anew concerning the connection between the theory and practice of social justice and adult education. I suggest that we should mirror the mission of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), and its call to “provide leadership for the field of adult and continuing education” (AAACE, 2017). It is my belief that as adult educators, we have not provided leadership for the field in addressing social justice issues because we have been battered and are fearful to address civic(s) topics. Battered is defined as “injured by repeated …

Mechanical Properties Of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Sahar Y. Ghanem, Jonathan Bowling

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

A report submitted by Sahar Y. Ghanem to the Research and Creative Productions Committee in 2007 on the mechanical properties of chopped carbon fiber-reinforced concrete.

"The Saddest Affair I Have Witnessed In The War": A Battlefield Study Of The Battle Of The Crater, 30 July 1864, Adrian Mandzy, Daniel Sivilich, Michelle Sivilich

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

Between the 15th and the 201h of March 2015, a metal detecting survey of the Battle of the Crater was conducted to access the status of the cultural resources connected with the engagement and to examine how far did Union troops advance from the mouth of the Crater. The survey was conducted by a join team of scholars, volunteers, and students. Dr. Mandzy, who holds a PhD in History and an MA in Anthropology, served as the project's PI. Dr. Fitzpatrick, a historian from Morehead State University and Dr. Michelle Sivilich, an anthropologist at Gulf Archaeology Research, also took part …

2017 Nsu Fact Book, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Fact Book

This 25th edition of the Nova Southeastern University Fact Book reflects an expanding body of data and information that provides perspective on the university’s character, growth, and accomplishments.

The 2017 Fact Book includes narrative, numeric, and graphic representation of the university, including history, characteristics, and development of the institution. Data are presented in both tabular and graphic formats to provide pertinent detail, and general trends are highlighted.

Identifying International Agricultural Concepts For Secondary Agricultural Education Curriculum, Nathan W. Conner, Hailey Gates, Christopher T. Stripling

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Faculty Publications

The globalization of the agriculture industry has created an emerging need for agricultural education in the United States to take a more globalized approach to prepare students for future careers in agriculture. The purpose of this study was to identify international agricultural concepts for secondary agricultural education curriculum. A Delphi study was used to obtain a general consensus by a panel of experts, and 24 overarching concepts were identified to incorporate into an internationalized secondary agricultural curriculum within the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster. The overarching concepts were placed into five categories including: (a) production, (b) business, (c) …

Ilium 2017, Taylor University

Yearbooks (1898-Present)

The 2017 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Echoes From The Hill, Southwestern Oklahoma State University Office Of Institutional Advancement And Alumni

Echoes from the Hill

No abstract provided.

Analysis Of Factors Influencing The College Choice Decisions Of Ncaa Division Ii Elite Track And Field Athletes, Jon Lin, Lisa Paulson, Bryan Romsa, Hal J. Walker, Katelyn Romsa

Counseling and Human Development Faculty Publications

The student-athlete college selection process is a major decision impacting their future academic and athletic success. A better understanding of factors influencing this selection process will aid intercollegiate athletic programs in recruiting and retaining the highest caliber athletes possible. This study examined the factors influencing the college choice decisions of NCAA Division II elite track and field athletes across the United States. The participants were 320 athletes who represented 78 NCAA Division II institutions located in eight regions across the United States. This article discusses the most important factors involved in the college selection process of NCAA Division II elite …

The Honors Beacon, Issue 12, Winter 2017, Honors Program At Minnesota State University, Mankato

Honors Beacon

Winter 2017 newsletter of the Honors Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Annual Report 2016-2017, Houston Academy Of Medicine - Texas Medical Center Library

Annual Reports: 1943 - Present

This file contains the Annual Report for the library from 2016-2017.

Guide To The Leo D. Hermle Papers, Leo D. Hermle

Special Collections

Leo D. Hermle was an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of San Diego College of Law as well as a decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served in both World War I and World War II. His records include biographical information, memorabilia, professional records pertaining to his community involvement and his work in the College of Law, as well as historical records about the Fifth Marine Division and their participation in Iwo Jima in 1945. Hermle was Brigadier General of the Fifth Marine Division during the Iwo Jima invasion.

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Guide To The Alumnae Of The Sacred Heart Of San Diego Records, Alumnae Of The Sacred Heart Of San Diego

Special Collections

These records document the actions of the Alumnae of the Sacred Heart of San Diego. Included are conference planning materials, membership information, event flyers, newsletters, and records documenting the relationship between the Religious of the Sacred Heart and the University of San Diego. In addition to records specific to the San Diego chapter, are records of the Associated Alumnae/i of the Sacred Heart, the World Association, and various regional chapters.

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Guide To The Fiftieth Anniversary Records (University Of San Diego), University Of San Diego Office Of Public Relations

University Records

The University of San Diego celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its founding with a year of celebrations in 1999. These records consist of planning materials, committee meeting minutes, publications, programs, mailings, speeches, photographs, and videos related to the events held during the 1999 anniversary year.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at [email protected].

Guide To The Speakers' Bureau Records, University Of San Diego Speakers' Bureau

University Records

These records include the administrative materials and news articles related to the University of San Diego Speakers' Bureau. Records document the changing nature of the Speakers' Bureau from the constitution and meeting minutes of the 1950s and 1960s, to policy regulation and programs for speakers brought to campus in the 1970s. Administrative documents of the 1980s center on informational material about USD community members going to speak for San Diego area organizations. News material documents announcements and information about speakers brought to the USD campus.

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Guide To The Associated Students Records, University Of San Diego Associated Students

University Records

The Associated Students of the University of San Diego records document the administrative workings of the Associated Students from 1970 to 2006. Records include budget history, constitution and by-laws, event planning materials, meeting minutes, and transition documents. Photographs, scrapbooks, and videos give a glimpse into student life and Associated Students leadership between 1990 and 2008.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

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Guide To The Therese Whitcomb Papers, Therese Whitcomb

University Records

Therese Truitt Whitcomb was the first graduate of the University of San Diego College for Women and taught at the University of San Diego for 35 years. These papers document her work at the University and in the San Diego community between 1971 and 1995.

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To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at [email protected].

Guide To The Center For Community Service-Learning Records, University Of San Diego Center For Community Service-Learning

University Records

The records for the Center for Community Service-Learning document community service practices at the University of San Diego between 1985 and 2008. The majority of the records include committee meeting minutes, planning documents, reports, and publicity materials.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at [email protected].

Guide To The Auxiliary Records (University Of San Diego), University Of San Diego Auxiliary

University Records

The University of San Diego Auxiliary was an organization of San Diego area women interested in promoting and raising funds for the University of San Diego. The records of the USD Auxiliary document the administrative functions, event planning and membership of the Auxiliary.

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To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at [email protected].

Guide To The Public Relations' Community Programs Records, University Of San Diego Department Of Public Relations

University Records

The Community Programs branch of the Department of Public Relations at the University of San Diego, known in 2016 as the Department of Community and Government Relations, serves as the key liaison between the University of San Diego and the San Diego community. These records document that interaction during the 1980s and 1990s. Records consist of nearby Community Plans; correspondence and news releases about community events; and information about grants to serve the surrounding community. The bulk of these materials were created by Director of Community Programs, Maria Martinez-Cosio, and Director of Volunteer Programs, Judy Rauner.

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Guide To The Staff Employees Association Records, Staff Employees Association Of The University Of San Diego

University Records

The records of the Staff Employees Association include meeting minutes, memoranda, event flyers, and surveys documenting the functions of the Staff Employees Association during the 1990s. These records show SEA efforts to improve campus parking policies and financial assistance as well as to plan events for staff.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at [email protected].