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Sustainable Agriculture Education And Civic Engagement: The Significance Of Community-University Partnerships In The New Agricultural Paradigm, Kim L. Niewolny, Julie M. Grossman, Carmen J. Byker, Jennifer L. Helms, Susan F. Clark, Julie A. Cotton, Krista L. Jacobsen

Horticulture Faculty Publications

Universities and colleges across the United States are making innovative strides in higher education programming to catalyze a more sustainable era of agriculture. This is clearly exemplified through the formation of community-university partnerships as critical illustrations of civic engagement (CE) for sustainable agriculture (SA) education. This paper explores the praxis of CE for SA education by focusing on the ways in which five land-grant universities (LGUs) with undergraduate programs in SA have developed and put into practice community-university partnerships. Drawing upon these programs and supportive literature, this article specifically attempts to describe the role and significance of CE for SA …

The Journal Of Counselor Preparation And Supervision Volume 4, Number 1, Edina Renfro-Michel, Larry Burlew

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

No abstract provided.

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V4n8, April 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- Scholarly Communication
-- National LIbrary Week!
-- Skype Room
-- Finals Prep
-- Library Hours for Finals

Perceptions Of Personnel At Selected Texas Community Colleges Regarding The Impact Of Technology On Their Libraries, Sharon K. Kenan

Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Technological innovations have transformed all areas of community college libraries. Automated library systems, office software, and Internet access have altered work processes for library personnel and have changed research methodologies for students and faculty. The purpose of this bounded multiple case study was to explore how the adoption of technology has changed important areas of four community college libraries in Texas. Using purposeful sampling to select community colleges with high technology libraries, the study explored how the adoption of technology by the case college libraries changed the libraries and the roles of people employed within the libraries by examining the …

Why Did Universities Precede Primary Schools? A Political Economy Model Of Educational Change, Fali Huang

Research Collection School Of Economics

Universities were first established in Europe around the twelfth century, although primary schools did not appear until the nineteenth. This paper accounts for this phenomenon using a political economy model of educational change on who are educated (the elite or the masses) and what is taught (general or specific/vocational education). A key assumption is that general education is more effective than specific education in enhancing one's skills in a broad range of tasks, including political rent-seeking. Its findings suggest that specific education for the masses is compatible with the elite rule, whereas mass general education is not, which refines the …

2012 April, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for April of 2012.

An Examination Of Alcohol Expectations And Social Desirability In Fraternity Members On American College Campuses, Pietro A. Sasso

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

Males who are members of American college fraternal organizations remain one of the heaviest drinking populations among college students (Wall, 2006). Within fraternities, alcohol use is ceded to social status (Larimer et al., 1997). This culturally ingrained alcohol misuse has confounded interventions and programming to address this phenomenon and response to these attempts have been low or nonexistent by fraternity members. This study investigated alcohol expectations and social desirability among fraternity members. It was hypothesized that as members enter and remain in the fraternity culture, distorted expectations and socially desirable behaviors may occur as demonstrated by differences between pledges and …

The Perceptions Of Standardized Tests, Academic Self-Efficacy, And Academic Performance Of African American Graduate Students: A Correlational And Comparative Analysis, Arleezah K. Marrah

Counseling & Human Services Theses & Dissertations

The academic performance of African American students continues to be a concern for educators, researchers, and most importantly their community. This issue is particularly prevalent in the standardized test scores of African American students where they score on average one or more standard deviations below their Caucasian and Asian American counterparts, which may hinder their college enrollment, academic achievement, and educational attainment (Diaz, 1999; Walpole et al., 2005). This issue has been examined by numerous studies and many researchers have attributed their underachievement to factors such as lower academic self-efficacy, stereotype threat, cultural test bias, and institutionalized racism (Kellow & …

Chimes: March 30, 2012, Calvin College

Chimes

Supreme Court tackles constitutionality of healthcare bill by Rachel Hekman

Grad wins Jeopardy by Katerina Parsons

Calvin made partner by Tyler Slamkowski

Physics students win NASA grant by Avery Johnson

Myths surrounding binge drinking warrant case, investigation by Kendra Haan

Outdoor track begins by Josh Yonker

Krafft an All-American by Jess Koster

Hiring Social Work Faculty: An Analysis Of Employment Announcements, Paul Force-Emery Mackie

Social Work Department Publications

An eleven-month long analysis of social work faculty position advertisements examined differences in social work faculty job descriptions between past and present findings, rural land, urban-located social work programs, doctorate and non-doctorate conferring institutions, and public and private institutions. Additionally, this investigation addressed 2008 EPAS standard 3.3.1 expectations regarding practice.

Chimes: March 16, 2012, Calvin College

Chimes

Serving and learning on break by Allysa Metzner

Women in round of 8 by Jess Koster

Walsh's commentary relevant by Jasmine Wilson

Two Knights claim All-American honor at nationals in track and field by Mark Dehaan

Student senate open house campaign misguided, misleading by Michelle Ratering

Eastown a vibrant neighborhood by Libby Stille

NASA hit with suit by Allison Schepers

Chimes: March 9, 2012, Calvin College

Chimes

Women's basketball moves on to Chicago sectionals by Mark Dehaan

Improv joins UCB Friday night by Avery Johnson

Bulthuis sings gospel by John Kloosterman

Professor receives Fulbright Fellowship by Tyler Slamkowski

Eisley to perform by Katerina Parsons

Climate beliefs shift by Jon Hielkema

Limbaugh lambasted by Connor Sterchi

Chimes: March 2, 2012, Calvin College

Chimes

Romney takes Michigan primary, splits delegates by Joseph Matheson

Worden plays Calvin by Michelle Ratering

KE apartments offer exciting opportunities by Libby Stille

Dance the night away by Jasmine Wilson

Stores offer cheap food for students by Jackson Hall

Latest Andrew Bird album orchestral, yet simple by Zach Waasdorp

Silence a discipline by Christine Bennett

Lister Hill Letter - March 2012, Lister Hill Library

Lister Hill Letter (2011-2015)

No abstract provided.

Winona Currents Magazine, University Advancement - Winona State University

Winona Currents

This magazine published by Winona State University’s University Advancement was intended to inform WSU Alumni, students, faculty, staff and the greater community about Alumni and the university.New Beginnings: President Judith Ramaley and WSU look to the future.

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V4n7, March 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- We've Got You Covered!
-- Facebook Contests!
-- Quiet Study Area
-- My Reading History
-- Upcoming events

The Role Of Faculty Members' Cross-Cultural Competencies In Their Perceived Teaching Quality: Evidence From Culturally-Diverse Classes In Four European Countries, Alain De Beuckelaer, Filip Lievens, Joost Bucker

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

In the field of higher education, it has often been claimed that in culturally-diverse classes high levels of cross-cultural competence will result in better teaching performance among faculty. Unfortunately, to date this relationship has not been tested empirically. In this study, we examine the nature of this relationship using course-related survey data from faculty members (N = 46) teaching management-related courses to master's students (N = 1,219) in four EU countries (Belgium, France, Germany, and The Netherlands). Results demonstrate that cross-cultural competence (in particular showing a high degree of cultural empathy and being open-minded) is an important asset for faculty …

2012 March, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for March of 2012.

Chimes: February 24, 2012, Calvin College

Chimes

Rangeela promises cultural exposure, visual sparkle by Hayley Cox

GOP primaries come to Michigan by Allysa Metzner

Siblings visiting Calvin by Avery Johnson

Apple and Microsoft introduce new order in operating systems by Jon Hielkema

Calvin dominates Saint Mary's by Mark Dehaan

Knights open season by Josh Yonker

Local legend to play in CFAC by John Kloosterman

Chimes: February 17, 2012, Calvin College

Chimes

Calvin and Hope compete in 'The Rivalry' by Jess Koster

Shad brings hope to rap by Zack Waasdorp

Housing communities abound by Libby Stille

Mentoring program a great opportunity by Grace Ruiter

President Obama releases new budget plan for fiscal year 2013 by Nathan Slauer

Women bounce back from loss to Hope. clinch MIAA title by Josh Yonker

Chimes: February 10, 2012, Calvin College

Chimes

Airband hopefuls set to perform Saturday at uKnight week event by Avery Johnson

'David' meaningful, poetic by Abby Zwart

President Obama addresses tuition costs by Allysa Metzner

Google changes privacy by Jon Hielkema

Joshua Powell suspected in house fire by Rachel Hekman

Women's basketball splits by Jess Koster

Joel Salatin farms differently, encourages local eating by Nathan Korstanje

Oral History Interview With John Niland: Conceptualising Smu, John Niland

Oral History Collection

The interview covered: first involvement with SMU, SMU's Board of Trustees, early priorities of the Board of Trustees, the Academic Affairs Committee, the tenure process at SMU, Finance and Remuneration Committee, admissions criteria, early days at SMU, the role of QAFU, the role of the International Academic Advisory Panel, looking ahead, Singapore's public policy in guiding universities, personal impact, advice for students.

Biography:

Deputy Chairman, SMU Board of Trustees (2000-2012)

Professor John Niland joined SMU Board of Trustees in 2000 and has been closely involved with SMU's growth and development since then. He served as the Chair of the Finance …

Chimes: February 3, 2012, Calvin College

Chimes

Student-run conference offers plenaries, activities, music by Libby Stille

Swin teams on fire by Josh Yonker

Dining hall gets much-anticipated facelift by Hayley Cox

Worship Symposium experiences record attendance by Jasmine Wilson

Men's basketball takes two of three at home by Josh Yonker

Campus safety guns inappropriate by Brandon Burkhart

02-2012 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for February 2012.

Lister Hill Letter - February 2012, Lister Hill Library

Lister Hill Letter (2011-2015)

No abstract provided.

Csbs Kudos, February 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- CSBS sponsors guest speakers
-- Counseling program continues 100% pass rate
-- Guest lecturer welcomed to campus
-- Alumni Kudos
-- Faculty Kudos
-- Faculty Profile: Donna Maier
-- Student Kudos
-- Study Abroad in Nicaragua
-- CSBS establishes new organization for multicultural students
-- Social & Behavioral Sciences gets even more social

Library Education And Development Newsletter, Volume 5, Issue 3, Uno Library Science Education

Library Education and Development (L.E.A.D.)

This issue of the Library Education and Development Newsletter features Advice from the Frontlines from Melody Kenney, a Student Spotlight of Beth Eilers, UNO Registration Dates, Announcements, Conferences and Professional Development, and UNO Faculty Pets.

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V4n6, February 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- Renewals
-- Lib Guides
-- New Member on Our Team
-- "Who Am I?" Exhibit
-- Upcoming Events
-- Hunger Games Registration Deadline

New Leadership To Helm Smu School Of Law, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases and News

No abstract provided.

2012 February, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for February of 2012.