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Everyone A Learner, Everyone A Teacher: Report From The Transition To University Task Force, Rita Kean Dec 2003

Everyone A Learner, Everyone A Teacher: Report From The Transition To University Task Force, Rita Kean

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

I. Transition to University Task Force: Purpose and Mission

The Transition to University Task Force was appointed in May 2003 by Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Richard Edwards to review and assess the effectiveness of first-year undergraduate orientation programs and courses. This review was to result in a proposed framework or plan for coordinating and supporting these separate programs.

As a foundation for its deliberations the Task Force was instructed to review several recent reports that address the present and future state of the university. These included: A 2020 Vision, the First Year Learning Task Force Report (1999), the …


Intellectual Engagement And Achievement At Unl: Report From The Blue Sky Committee Mar 2003

Intellectual Engagement And Achievement At Unl: Report From The Blue Sky Committee

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

Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction and Guiding Framework

A Vision for UNL

The Datasets

The Undergraduate Experience

What We Learned

Quantitative Measures

Overall Student Satisfaction

Academic and Social Support

Academic Challenge

What Are the Implications?

Increased Focus on Academics during Orientation

A Reexamination of Course Offerings

Development of Graduate Teaching Assistant Skills

Expanded Involvement of Undergraduates in Research and Other Activities

Comments on the Undergraduate Data


Service Learning: Information, Examples, And Advantages, Nicholas P. Varien Feb 2003

Service Learning: Information, Examples, And Advantages, Nicholas P. Varien

Honors Capstones

Capstone submitted as a graduation requirement for the BSU Honors Program.


University Technology Transfer And Economic Development: Proposed Cooperative Economic Development Agreements Under The Bayh Dole Act, Clovia Hamilton Jan 2003

University Technology Transfer And Economic Development: Proposed Cooperative Economic Development Agreements Under The Bayh Dole Act, Clovia Hamilton

Winthrop Faculty and Staff Publications

Technology transfer enables private industry and academia to make practical use of advanced research, development, and technical expertise. Indeed, universities are a rich source of science and technology that can support local government and business development as well as economic growth. Thus, it is essential for research universities to transfer their wisdom to the public for its use and benefit. Today, universities operate in an economic climate that requires both capital and knowledge; takes advantage of government technology initiatives (namely the Bayh- Dole Act);' and serves as a catalyst for the creation of a large number of new, incubated companies. …