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2018 Master's Degree Exit Survey, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Assessment Center Reports

Exit Surveys produced by the SWOSU Assessment Center.

An Assessment Of Disability Access At The University Of Kentucky, Megan S. Coffinbargar

Oswald Research and Creativity Competition

This study assesses the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) compliance at the University of Kentucky. Twenty buildings frequently used by undergraduates at the University of Kentucky were evaluated using the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities focusing on Title III, Public Accommodations, and Priority Two, Access to Goods and Services. Data was collected over two weeks (July 20, 2017-August 3, 2017) and then evaluated using descriptive analysis. Data was analyzed looking across checklist items, buildings, checklist categories, and construction dates. Looking across checklist items, compliance ranged from 12-20 buildings out of 20 possible with 18.485 buildings as the average. …

"We Considered Ourselves A Team:" A View Of Co-Teaching From The Perspectives Of Graduate Teaching Assistants And Students, Alyssa Harter

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Previous research has explored the influence of co-teaching models on student learning in the K-12 grade curriculum. However, little research explores the effects of co-teaching models implemented in higher education among graduate teaching assistants (GTAs). This study examines the benefits and drawbacks of co-teaching models in higher education classes for both GTAs and students. Surveys and interviews were used to collect data from 36 undergraduate students and three GTAs at a mid-sized Midwestern university. In addition to measures of cognitive and affective learning, content analysis of the surveys, interviews, and a reflexive journal were used to identity emerging themes pertaining …

Assessment Of Stress Related Issues And Coping Mechanisms Among College Students, Emeka Okoro

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The purpose of this research was to identify frequency of stressors and evaluate current levels of stress of undergraduate students. This study also analyzed and identified coping strategies implemented by college students. Two surveys were used in this study. The University Stress Scale developed by Stallman (2009) was used to identify perceived stressors and measure stress levels of participants. Brief Cope Inventory developed by Carver (1997) was used to assess coping strategies.

SPSS was used for data analysis and computation of scores. Academic/coursework demands was the highest perceived stressor among sampled undergraduates. Procrastination, study/life balance, finances and money problems were …

Spring Commencement, 2018, Marshall University

Marshall University Commencement

Program for the One Hundred Eighty-First Commencement of Marshall University.

January 2018, Marci Grant

The CETL Correspondent

No abstract provided.

Captain Thomas Jones Gregory, Guerrilla Hunter, Dieter C. Ullrich, Berry Craig

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

No abstract provided.

การพัฒนารูปแบบวิทยาลัยพยาบาลนานาชาติในประเทศไทย, อุไร นิโรธนันท์

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อ 1) ศึกษาสภาพปัจจุบันการจัดการศึกษาพยาบาลศาสตร์นานาชาติในประเทศไทย และการจัดการศึกษาพยาบาลศาสตร์ที่ดีในต่างประเทศ 2) วิเคราะห์ความต้องการจำเป็นเพื่อเตรียมความพร้อมในการเป็นวิทยาลัยพยาบาลนานาชาติในประเทศไทย 3) พัฒนารูปแบบการเป็นวิทยาลัยพยาบาลนานาชาติในประเทศไทย และ 4) นำเสนอข้อเสนอแนะเชิงนโยบายในการจัดการศึกษาพยาบาลศาสตร์นานาชาติในประเทศไทย กลุ่มตัวอย่างประกอบด้วย อาจารย์ผู้สอน นักศึกษาพยาบาลชาวไทยและชาวต่างชาติ ในหลักสูตรพยาบาลศาสตร์นานาชาติ และผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิด้านการศึกษานานาชาติ เครื่องมือวิจัย ได้แก่ แบบวิเคราะห์สาระ และแบบสอบถาม วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลด้วยค่าความถี่ ค่าเฉลี่ย ร้อยละ ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐาน และวิเคราะห์ความต้องการจำเป็นโดยใช้เทคนิค Modified Priority Needs Index (PNImodified) ผลการวิจัยสรุปได้ดังนี้
1. ในภาพรวมการจัดการศึกษาพยาบาลนานาชาติ ระดับปริญญาตรีในประเทศไทยยังมีน้อย มีสถานะเป็นคณะภายใต้มหาวิทยาลัยในกำกับของรัฐและเอกชน กำหนดวิสัยทัศน์สู่การเป็นนานาชาติ และทำความร่วมมือทางวิชาการกับนานาชาติ ส่วนการจัดการศึกษาพยาบาลศาสตร์ที่ดีในต่างประเทศ จะเน้นวิสัยทัศน์ในการเป็นผู้นำของโลกในด้านการจัดศึกษา การวิจัย และให้บริการวิชาการ พันธกิจในการบูรณาการแหล่งทุน การวิจัย การจัดการศึกษาและการปฏิบัติเข้าด้วยกัน จัดการเรียนการสอนโดยใช้หลักฐานเชิงประจักษ์ การเรียนร่วมกับสหสาขาวิชาชีพ การใช้เว็บ และโดยใช้สถานการณ์เสมือนจริง
2. ผลการศึกษาความต้องการจำเป็นเพื่อเตรียมความพร้อมในการเป็นวิทยาลัยพยาบาลนานาชาติในประเทศไทย จากมุมมองของผู้สอนและนักศึกษาพยาบาล พบว่ารายการประเมินที่มีค่าสูงสุด 5 อันดับแรก คือ 1) แลกเปลี่ยนนักศึกษากับสถาบันการศึกษาพยาบาลในต่างประเทศ 2) กำหนดให้การศึกษา อบรม ดูงานในต่างประเทศเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของการศึกษา 3) เปิดสอนหลักสูตรสองปริญญาร่วมกับสถาบันการศึกษาพยาบาลในต่างประเทศระบบ 4) การเบิก-จ่ายงบประมาณคล่องตัว รวดเร็ว เอื้อต่อการดำเนินงานด้านการศึกษาพยาบาลนานาชาติ และ 5) แลกเปลี่ยนอาจารย์ผู้สอนกับสถาบันในต่างประเทศ
3. รูปแบบการเป็นวิทยาลัยพยาบาลนานาชาติในประเทศไทย ประกอบด้วย หลักการและเหตุผล ปรัชญา วิสัยทัศน์ พันธกิจ เป้าหมาย สถานภาพและโครงสร้างขององค์กร และองค์ประกอบที่สำคัญ 3 ประการ คือ องค์ประกอบที่ 1 ปัจจัยส่งเสริมระดับชาติและระดับสถาบัน แบ่งเป็น 1) ปัจจัยส่งเสริมระดับชาติ ซึ่งมี 4 องค์ประกอบย่อย คือ การสร้างพันธมิตร การสร้างรายได้และการค้าในเชิงพาณิชย์ ความร่วมมือระดับชาติและสถาบัน การพัฒนาสังคม วัฒนธรรม และความเข้าใจซึ่งกันและกัน 2) …

Variations In State Higher Education Grant Programs: Potential Reforms From A Case Study, Rachael Johnson

Honors Program Theses

As higher education costs continue to rise across the nation, students are increasingly needing financial assistance. State grant aid programs play a vital role for millions of students across the nation when paying for their postsecondary education. This case study looks specifically at Iowa’s, Nebraska’s, and Wisconsin’s state funded grant aid models to understand how Iowa could restructure their current grant aid program to better serve both the students and taxpayers of the state. Specifically, for Iowa’s grant aid programs, four changes are recommended.

1. All higher education sectors should be eligible for the state’s primary grant aid program.
2. At minimum, …

Student Readiness: Examining The Impact Of A University Outdoor Orientation Program, Eddie Hill, Timothy Posey, Edwin Gómez, Stephen L. Shapiro

Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications

This study examined the impact of a university outdoor orientation program on participants’ transition to higher education. Researchers focused on participants’ experiences during the program, utilizing a mixed-methods approach to measure resilience and well-being. Pre- and posttest instruments consisted of two pre-established scales and a series of open-ended questions, which were administered during a 4-day university outdoor orientation program. Findings indicated significant improvement of resilience and well-being in participants through outdoor orientation program involvement. Additionally, direct content analysis identified major themes related to resilience, well-being, and readiness for college.

Undergraduate Kinesiology Students' Experiences In Online Motor Development Courses, Takahiro Sato, Justin A. Haegele

Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to investigate kinesiology students' experiences in an undergraduate online life span motor development course. This study was based on a theory of transactional distance (Moore, 1997). Seven undergraduate kinesiology majors (5 females, 2 males) enrolled in an online course at a Midwestern public university in the US participated in this study. Data collection included face-to-face, open-ended interviews, bulletin board discussion logs, and online assessment projects. A constant comparative method was used to interpret the data, which allowed themes to emerge from the data as well as from the theoretical framework. Three interrelated themes emerged …

Institutional Relevance, Timothy Kao

Proceedings: 2018 Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus

To better defend U.S. interests and more effectively address global unrest, we must foster greater mutual understanding. Educating international students is one of the most effective ways to do that. Rather than allow shifts in the global education marketplace to determine who studies here, the United States must proactively seek to educate a more globally and economically diverse population.

Cover, Contents, Julius A. Amin, Misty Thomas-Trout

Proceedings: 2018 Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus

No abstract provided.

Significance Of Immersion Programs, Mary Niebler

Proceedings: 2018 Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus

Through our international immersion programs, we hope to have students encounter, share, and grow their perspective of the world and its inhabitants. Some of these encounters occur through direct service; some through learning engagements with government officials, NGO directors, survivors of war, migrants, teachers, doctors, lawyers, families, peers, and many others. Each Immersion is unique, and each student may gain something different. But our hope is to have students return from an international experience with new commitments to promoting global solidarity and the human dignity of all peoples—starting back here with our campus community. ...

At this point in U.S. …

Unibiz, Issue 3, 2018-2019, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Business Administration.

UNIBiz

Inside This Issue:
--Is the World Ready for the Next Generation?
--Millennials are So Last Century
--Ethics in the News
--New Generation, Same Grit
--Annual Giving
--Donor Spotlight
--Decade of Readiness
--Women of UNIBusiness
--Hall of Fame
--UNIBusiness News
--Growing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
--The Economic Impact is Real
--Business & Community Services News
--Celebrations
--Class Notes

Csbs Statements, V20, 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Statements

Contents:

-- Geography From a Different Perspective
-- Inspiring Through Research & Engagement
-- Engagement Spotlight
-- Weapons of Mass Inclusion
-- Highlights From the Field
-- Welcome to Dementialand - An Introduction to Gerontology
-- Tips for Dementia-Friendly Homes
-- You're Next: Women in Politics
-- Teaching Iowa History
-- Future by Design
-- Finding Your Passion
-- Un(Dress) the Stigma
-- Retirees
-- Faculty Promotions and New Faculty
-- In Memoriam
-- Alumni Updates - D.C. Trail Blazers
-- Alumni Portrait: Ambassador John R. Dinger
-- Living the Dream in Law School
-- CSBS Advisory Board Names Three …

Learning Places At The Intersection Of Information Literacy And Place-Based Learning, Anne E. Leonard

Publications and Research

This information literacy lesson enhances assignments in a range of social science disciplines, including geography, sociology, anthropology, and political science. It was designed with undergraduate social sciences and interdisciplinary courses in mind. Interdisciplinary courses that engage with one or more social science disciplines should be included. Graduate students in urban planning, architecture, social work, and public affairs will benefit from this module as well.

Lab Manual Design With Engineering Learning Style And Flipped Learning Model In Computer Engineering Technology Education, Yu Wang, Sunghoon Jang

Publications and Research

We have designed a lab manual based on Felder-Silverman learning style model (FSLSM) and the flipped classroom model for engineering education. This lab manual is developed for early junior year course of “Microcomputer Systems Technology” and emphasizes student-centered active learning experiences with more practical exercises and open-ended questions. Instead of taking traditional assembly language to study computer architecture, we are looking for a different approach to teach students to learn the assembly language by embedding an inline assembly language module into a C program. Our lab guide consists of online videos and practical exercises on various platforms including Microsoft Windows …

Implementing Climate Change Research At Universities: Barriers, Potential And Actions, Walter Leal Filho, Edward A. Morgan, Eric S. Godoy, Ulisses M. Azeiteiro, Paula Bacelar-Nicolau, Lucas Veiga Ávila, Claudia Mac-Lean, Jean Hugé

Faculty Publications - Philosophy

Many universities around the world have been active centres of climate change research. However, there are a number of barriers to climate change research, stemming both from the nature of the research and the structure of institutions. This paper offers an overview of the barriers which hinder the handling of matters related to climate change at institutions of higher education (IHEs), and reports on an empirical study to investigate these barriers using a global survey of higher education institutions. It concludes by proposing some steps which could be followed with a view to making climate change more present and effective …

Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

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Western Michigan University Magazine, Research Edition 2018, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Future leaders in research start here Guided by world-class faculty scholars, WMU students are engaged in research that adds new knowledge and unique value to the world.

• On the edge of the unknown Biologists and their students are studying the communication habits of field sparrows, a species declining in its range.

• Urban living: An avian refuge? Cities may offer an unexpected oasis for some songbirds.

• The sitting specialists A WMU engineering lab’s specialties include ergonomics as well as product design and evaluation.

• Climate change and construction challenges Experts in the Georgeau Center study ways to build better in the face …

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2018-2019 Nursing Graduate Student Handbook, Morehead State University. Nursing Department.

Nursing Department Publications Archive

2018-2019 Graduate Student Handbook for the Department of Nursing at Morehead State University.

Nsu Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.) In Special Education 2018, Nova Southeastern University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

Expectations And Experiences In A Modern Physics Laboratory Course, Helen Mae Cothrel

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

This study examines students’ expectations for and experiences within a modern physics laboratory course. The course instructor and several students were interviewed using a semi-structured protocol at the beginning (pre) and end (post) of the semester. Interviews were video-recorded, then transcribed to text. This thesis presents the results of three students’ interviews as case studies; their interview transcripts were adapted to a more narrative style for inclusion in this report. An interpretation of each student’s responses from pre- to post-interview is given, followed by conclusions which incorporate all three students’ interviews. Particular attention is paid to students’ ideas about experimenting …

Evaluation Of The Redesign Of A Stem Gatekeeper Course, General Chemistry I, Incorporating Active-Learning Strategies And Implementation Of A Student-Choice Model, Travis Rae Mcdowell

Doctoral Dissertations

"The first courses freshman university students typically enroll in are the introductory science and math, courses that bridge from and build upon their prior educational experiences. These introductory courses often have large enrollment lectures coupled with supplemental sessions to teach using traditional educational practices, which may operate counter to the attitudes and culture of the students who take them. To address this, the general chemistry faculty through collaboration with a team of educational specialists initiated a redesign of the general chemistry course, which primarily serves first-year undergraduates. The redesign efforts included changes such as reducing lecture time and placing emphasis …

Proceedings Of The Cuny Games Conference 4.0: The Interactive Course, Robert O. Duncan, Joe Bisz, Julie Cassidy, Kathleen Offenholley, Maura A. Smale, Carolyn Stallard, Deborah Sturm, Anders A. Wallace, Cuny Games Network

Publications and Research

Proceedings of the CUNY Games Conference, held from January 22-23, 2018, at the CUNY Graduate Center and Borough of Manhattan Community College.

Critical Play with History (Panel) - Composition & Storytelling - Health & Cognitive Sciences - Gaming Anthropology: Teaching Culture and Power Through Games and Design (Panel) - Twine & Writing Games - Easy Ideas II - STEM Games - Global Games for Change Catalog (Panel) - Comics & Active Learning - Fact Checking & Research - Computer Science & Game Design - SimGlobal: Building a Serious Roleplay Course for the Social Sciences (Panel) - Role Playing Games, Narrative, …

Art Majors' Perceptions Of Their Self-Concept, Academic Self-Efficacy, And Social Identity, Sara E. Triplett

Masters Theses

This study utilized a qualitative approach was used to provide insight into students' perspectives on their self-concept, academic self-efficacy, and social identity in relation to their majors at a mid-size Midwestern university. Two undergraduate students majoring in 2D Studio Art and three undergraduate students majoring in Theater Performance were interviewed. Through individual interviews several themes emerged such as: 1) using art to have a meaningful impact on the audience, communicating a message, and clarifying their understanding of the world was important; 2) clear professional support strengthened art majors' self-efficacy; and 3) peer groups play a large part in art majors' …

A Profile Of Policy Discussions Regarding Gender-Inclusive Housing Amongst Four-Year Public Institutions In The Midwest: A Qualitative Approach, Alexis Hill

Masters Theses

This study utilized a qualitative approach to analyze gender-inclusive policies amongst four-year public institutions in the Midwest. This study focused primarily on residence life administrators, who are responsible for the creation and implementation of such policies on their campuses. 40 institutions completed a survey inquiring about their policies or practices, and four institutions were interviewed as a follow-up. Several themes emerged from the study, which included: 1) even if an institution did not have a policy, they more than likely have a practice; 2) change in trends are inevitable and professionals must be willing to change with them; and 3) …

Provisional Admission Impact On College Self-Efficacy: A Qualitative Approach, Carolyn A. Davis

Masters Theses

This qualitative study examined how a provisional admission program (Gateway) at a mid-sized institution in the rural Midwest impacts students' college self-efficacy. Participants were five students who were successfully released from the Gateway Program at the end of the 2016 - 2017 academic year, and were in their sophomore year at time of study. Data was collected from one-on-one semi-structured interviews. The findings suggest that the program's services, with a high emphasis on intrusive advising by program advisors, positively impact students' college self-efficacy. The researcher concludes that students are more efficacious in their abilities after being provided the structure of …

Rape Myth Acceptance In Social Fraternities And Sororities Compared To Nonaffiliated Students, Karissa B. Light

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of the acceptance and attitudes toward rape myth and sexual assault among fraternity and sorority members and nonaffiliated students as well as the differences in acceptance between men and women. Utilizing the data gathered through a quantative survey using the Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale (IRMA), the researcher found that although there is no definite difference between Greek-affiliated students compared to nonaffiliated students or between men and women, there are some differences to take note of.