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His 103: United States History To 1865 Discussion Questions, Alyssa Chesek, Jennifer M. Black, Allan W. Austin, Mary Kay Kimelewski

Pennsylvania Grants for Open and Affordable Learning (PA GOAL)

In the summer of 2021, Profs. Jennifer Black, Allan Austin, and Mary Kay Kimelewski were awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PA Goal program) to rework Misericordia's introductory US History courses to use open-access texts in lieu of costly textbooks. Their goal was to make learning more affordable for their students, while increasing the range of voices represented in the US History survey courses. The attached teaching resources represent the fruits of their labors.

These discussion questions were created by Alyssa Chesek, Misericordia University History major, with contributions from Jennifer Black, Allan Austin, and Mary Kay Kimelewski …

His 104: United States History Since 1865 Discussion Questions, Alyssa Chesek, Jennifer M. Black, Allan W. Austin, Mary Kay Kimelewski

Pennsylvania Grants for Open and Affordable Learning (PA GOAL)

In the summer of 2021, Profs. Jennifer Black, Allan Austin, and Mary Kay Kimelewski were awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PA Goal program) to rework Misericordia's introductory US History courses to use open-access texts in lieu of costly textbooks. Their goal was to make learning more affordable for their students, while increasing the range of voices represented in the US History survey courses. The attached teaching resources represent the fruits of their labors.

These discussion questions were created by Alyssa Chesek, Misericordia University History major, with contributions from Jennifer Black, Allan Austin, and Mary Kay Kimelewski …

2021 Nsu Fact Book, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Fact Book

The 29th edition of the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Fact Book provides perspective on the university’s character, growth, and accomplishments. The 2021 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.

Like all previous editions of the Fact Book, this edition is a snapshot of the university during the academic year that concludes in the year of its publication. Therefore, the 2021 Fact Book represents NSU from fall 2020 through spring …

Pacific Review 2020, Alumni Association Of The University Of The Pacific

Pacific Magazine and Pacific Review

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, November 4, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Fairfield Listed as a "Red Zone" -- The Great Debate -- Why is Among Us So Popular -- Theta Phi Alpha Open Recruitment -- Public Relations Students Society of America -- Pinky Swear PACK Club -- Film and Zoom Reunions

Spectrum, October 28, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Are Students Voting? -- Study Abroad Cancelled -- Is Blackboard Ultra Better? -- First 50 Days of SHU -- Stage 2 Of Theaterfest -- Sports

Spectrum, October 21, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU Drops Out of UB Deal -- SHU Begins Saliva COVID-19 Testing -- News -- Just a Little Boost -- The Missing Link

Spectrum, October 14, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: President Trump Contracts COVID-19 -- "Breaking the Glass Ceiling -- Fun Fall Festivities -- Her Campus -- New Semester, New Sorority

Spectrum, October 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: The First Presidential Debate -- New Director of Residential Life -- New Update, Who This? -- SHU Diversity and Inclusion -- "The Pulse" is Back -- A Night of COVID Comedy

Spectrum, September 30, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: A Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg -- Merton Hall Lockdown -- No More Tiktok? -- Mud Magazine -- Editorials

Spectrum, September 23, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights: Sacred Heart launches new Multicultural Center --The future of America --Campus life during a pandemic --Students banned from campus --Let the band play on --Take a deep breath --Arts & Entertainment: The show must go on; Kancelled With the Kardashians --Sports: Julius Chestnut named preseason All-American; Hockey delays start of season --Editorial: Welcome to Audrey's Corner; Living on campus during a pandemic.

St. Mary’S University Institute On Chinese Law And Business: Remarkable Success In The First Ten Years, Robert H. Hu

St. Mary's Law Journal

Abstract forthcoming.

Are Christian Schools Worth Having?, Robert Bruinsma

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

The History Of The Doctoral Program In Organizational Leadership At Brandman University From An Innovation Theory Perspective: Alpha Cohort 2012, Jennifer Dinielli

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this historical research study was to document the development of the Doctoral Program in Organizational Leadership at Brandman University from concept and design to implementation with the Alpha cohort of 2012. In addition, it was the purpose of this study to chronicle the decisions that guided program development and the factors that influenced key leaders and decisions from an innovation perspective of Bolman and Deal’s four-frame model of structural, human resource, political, and symbolic frames. Methodology: In this historical study, artifact and relic review and interviews were utilized to secure data from key leaders involved in …

Connecting To History Through Service-Learning: A Qualitative Case Study Investigating Student Engagement In Core History Courses, Kimberly D. Stokes

Theses and Dissertations

Surveys have shown that students are not enthusiastic about taking history in college; some describe the discipline as boring and unnecessary. College is a setting where students are investing in themselves, exploring new knowledge to build a career, and gaining insight into the person they want to become in the future. Learning history through a traditional lecture method where memorization of names, dates, and events seems to be the norm is not appealing to students. Universities, promoting the thought that a well-rounded education is beneficial, commonly add history to the collection of general education core courses that are required for …

Spectrum Senior Issue, 2020, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: A letter from Dr. Petillo to the Class of 2020 --Editorials from the senior members of the Spectrum board reflecting on their time at SHU --An editorial from our advisor, Professor Joanne Kabak.

The Rise And Fall Of South Carolina College, Robert D. Cathcart Iii

Senior Theses

Through a thorough examination of the underpinnings of Classical education, as well as the history of South Carolina College, it is clear that the classical system is superior to the later University system imposed upon the College during the Reconstruction period. Classical education began in the Greek philosophic schools, such as the Academy and the Lyceum, and was intended to enrich the soul of its students, as well as to equip them for leadership in the future. But the most important aspect of this education was its universality. It is highly ironic that the original concept of the University …

Founder's Day 2020, Sacred Heart University

Founder's Day Programs

Today would have been our annual celebration of the founding of Sacred Heart and a time to honor employees who are celebrating significant anniversaries. Although, we cannot be together, we want to congratulate all our 2020 honorees and thank them for their dedicated years of service and contributions to the University.

Spectrum, Volume 44, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: New FNP Program -- Community Theater Needs Funds -- Spring Break Forever -- Audrey's Corner -- Mental Health Awareness -- Pre-Law Club -- Lewis Sets Program Points Record

Spectrum, Volume 44, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Horizons at SHU -- Taft Break-In -- Black History Month Event -- In With the Old -- Editorials -- " Hamilton" Coming to The Big Screen -- Baseball Season Preview

Spectrum, Volume 44, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Coronavirus outbreak -- SHU online nursing ranked one of the best -- New dean of health professions -- Siblings day -- Theta Phi Alpha mid-year recruitment -- SHU spring concert announcement -- Woman's lacrosse season underway -- Men's lacrosse season preview -- Wrestling continues hot streak with dual win -- Woman's tack and field place 3rd

Spectrum, Volume 44, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: SHU Announces New Ice Hockey Arena -- IDEA Lab Grand Opening -- The Will to Live Foundation -- New Paintings in Martire -- IFC Recruitment -- SHU at Sundance Film Festival -- Men's/Women's Basketball Mid-Season Update

Spatial Distribution Of Chinese Language Education And Historical Development Of Chinese Language Pedagogy In Higher Education In The United States, Jing Zhao

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

This capstone project includes two major components: an interactive digital map that displays the geographical distribution of Chinese language programs in colleges and universities in the United States, their program starting years, the types of such universities and colleges, and their names and states; and a multimedia essay on the evolution of Chinese language pedagogy in colleges and universities in the United States. Data has been collected on the program start year, school names, states where schools are located, school types, and whether the school had been funded by two federal sponsored language programs: the National Defense Education Act in …

Spectrum, January 29, Special Edition, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU Shark Tank -- U.S. assassinates top Iranian general -- Wiesel and Frassati may be the best dorms yet -- Cheerleading wins national championship -- Fencing grabs silver at the January North American Cup

2020 Nsu Fact Book, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Fact Book

The 28th edition of the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Fact Book provides perspective on the university’s character, growth, and accomplishments. The 2020 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.

2020 Ruby Yearbook, Tiffini Eckenrod, Allyssa Borrelli, Alex Mossaidis

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 2020 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.

Russ391: Russian Culture And Civilization Through Film - A Peer Review Of Teaching Portfolio, Olha Tytarenko

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

The Benchmark Portfolio traces the process of revamping my survey course RUSS391 “Russian Culture and Civilization Through Film” taught for the second time in Spring 2020. In addition to The primary goal of the course was to acquaint students with major developments in the cultural and political life of twentieth and twenty-first-century Russia examined through the prism of cinema. In addition to main course objectives, my teaching goal was to engage students in the subject, incite their intellectual curiosity, and create a productive learning experience conducive to the development of critical thinking. In this course portfolio, I discuss my teaching …

A New Paradigm For Improving Race Relations, Teresa Reed

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 43, Issue 11, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Naming of Upper Quad Residence Halls -- Sacred Heart University Bridge Portal -- Instagram: Like it or Not --- Do You Still Make a Christmas List -- Audrey's Corner -- American Music Awards Recap -- SHU Players of the Week

Pacific Review Winter 2019, Alumni Association Of The University Of The Pacific

Pacific Magazine and Pacific Review

No abstract provided.