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Comments From The Editors, Sandra M. Estanek, Logan Hazen

New York Journal of Student Affairs

In this piece outgoing editor Sandy Estanek looks backward at where the journal has come since being revived, and incoming editor Logan Hazen looks forward to where the journal is heading.

Mejorando La Relación Entre La Universidad Y La Comunidad: El Caso De La Universidad De Montemorelos, Gus Gregorutti, Zeno Charles-Marcel

Faculty Publications

The idea of the university in Latin America has been strongly influenced by Europeanmodels that were perpetuated since the arrival of the colonizers. As a result, theuniversity activity was conceived in special places where students learned aboutcertain topics and then return to the real world. In recent years, there has been agrowing concern in various groups of scholars and public leaders for the relevanceof the impact that universities are having on their communities. This study focuseson Montemorelos University and its impact on the surrounding communities. Thisstudy also reveals examples of how community involvement can be a key factor inhigher education.

Nefdc Exchange, Volume 26, Fall 2013, New England Faculty Development Consortium

NEFDC Exchange

Contents

President's message - Deborah J. Clark,

Peer-Instruction in your Classroom: A Balancing Act - Dorothy A. Osterholt and Sophie Lampard Dennis, Landmark College

Call for Proposals for the Spring 2014 Conference

Spring conference: June 6, 2014, “Moving from STEM to STEAM: What Really Works”

Build Tomorrow’s Problem Solvers Today: Develop Positive Deviants! - Genevieve E. Chandler, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Engaged Learning and the Art of Mindfulness in Higher Education - Yvonne Vissing, Salem State University and Michelle Solloway, Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System

What Can Evolutionary Psychology Teach Us about Pedagogy? - Randy Laist, Goodwin College

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University Of Nebraska- Lincoln: Fact Book 2012-2013

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Administration: Papers, Publications, and Presentations

Fact Book Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................ 1

Table of Contents .................................................................... 2

General Information

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Core Values (LEADERS)............................... 5

The Role of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ................................................. 6

The Missions of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ......................................... 6

Teaching..................................................................................................... 7

Research....................................................................................................... 8

Service.............................................................................................. 8

Institutional and Professional Accreditations................................................ 9

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Administrative Organization Chart ................... 12

Student Credit Hours (SCH)

Total SCH: Fall Semester Since 1979 ............................................................... 13

Total SCH: Spring Semester Since 1993 .................................................... 14

SCH by College and Course Level, Fall and Spring Semester - 5 Year Trend .... 15

SCH by College and Course …