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Swinging Bridge - December 5, 2012, Stephanie Wilson Dec 2012

Swinging Bridge - December 5, 2012, Stephanie Wilson

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


President's Message On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion, Janet M. Riggs Dec 2012

President's Message On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion, Janet M. Riggs

Reports from the President’s Office

Last spring I announced that we would take time this year to focus some of our thinking and conversation on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion. There are many reasons for us to direct our efforts to this topic: the changing demographics in our society and the need to provide a welcoming environment to a diverse student body, faculty and staff; our responsibility to prepare students for living in diverse communities and working in diverse workplaces; and our desire to prepare citizens who will be sensitive to social injustices and motivated to right them. In addition, we cannot dismiss …


Swinging Bridge - November 14, 2012, Stephanie Wilson Nov 2012

Swinging Bridge - November 14, 2012, Stephanie Wilson

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - November 2, 2012, Stephanie Wilson Nov 2012

Swinging Bridge - November 2, 2012, Stephanie Wilson

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - October 17, 2012, Stephanie Wilson Oct 2012

Swinging Bridge - October 17, 2012, Stephanie Wilson

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Students As Donors To University Archives: A Study Of Student Perceptions With Recommendations, Jessica Wagner, Debbi A. Smith Oct 2012

Students As Donors To University Archives: A Study Of Student Perceptions With Recommendations, Jessica Wagner, Debbi A. Smith

Publications and Research

Most of the literature that explores the relationship between students and university archives focuses on how to integrate archival materials into the undergraduate curriculum. Little exists that analyzes student perceptions of the types of materials that are found in archives; even less discusses how to induce students to donate materials that document life on campus. This case study examines student perceptions of various aspects of university archives, with the goal of developing better methods of reaching out to encourage donation of student life materials.


Swinging Bridge - September 26, 2012, Stephanie Wilson Sep 2012

Swinging Bridge - September 26, 2012, Stephanie Wilson

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - September 14, 2012, Stephanie Wilson Sep 2012

Swinging Bridge - September 14, 2012, Stephanie Wilson

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Crisis In The Village: Restoring Hope In African American Communities, Luke G. Franklin Sep 2012

Book Review: Crisis In The Village: Restoring Hope In African American Communities, Luke G. Franklin

Graduate Student Scholarship – Political Science

A review of the book Crisis in the Village: Restoring Hope in African American Communities by Robert M. Franklin (Fortress Press, 2007).


The Manifestation Of Biblical Community Understanding In A Facebook Community: A Qualitative Study Among Christian College Students, Paul Perkins Jun 2012

The Manifestation Of Biblical Community Understanding In A Facebook Community: A Qualitative Study Among Christian College Students, Paul Perkins

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Applying theoretical studies of social capital, social presence, cognitive presence, and community helps researchers understand more fully the phenomenon of online social networks. The debate has moved from the positive and negative effects of online social networks to understanding how they fit into daily life. However, do biblical community beliefs transfer to Facebook? If Facebook is considered a community, does it exhibit the characteristics of a biblical community? Through a qualitative case study design, this research explored eight Christian college students, four men and four women, from two Midwest Christian colleges, investigating their understanding of biblical community and its application …


Swinging Bridge - April 12, 2012, Sari Heidenreich Apr 2012

Swinging Bridge - April 12, 2012, Sari Heidenreich

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - March 28, 2012, Sari Heidenreich Mar 2012

Swinging Bridge - March 28, 2012, Sari Heidenreich

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - February 29, 2012, Sari Heidenreich Feb 2012

Swinging Bridge - February 29, 2012, Sari Heidenreich

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - February 15, 2012, Sari Heidenreich Feb 2012

Swinging Bridge - February 15, 2012, Sari Heidenreich

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - February 1, 2012, Sari Heidenreich Feb 2012

Swinging Bridge - February 1, 2012, Sari Heidenreich

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Ebooks In The Academy: Impacts On Learning And Pedagogy, Beth M. Transue Jan 2012

Ebooks In The Academy: Impacts On Learning And Pedagogy, Beth M. Transue

Library Staff Presentations & Publications

Presenting problems and possibilities of ebooks in courses in academia. Several studies are cited, in addition to perceptions from Messiah College community.


Fp-12-04 School Enrollment And Completion, Krista K. Payne Jan 2012

Fp-12-04 School Enrollment And Completion, Krista K. Payne

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.


Book Review - Developing College Skills In Students With Autism And Asperger's Syndrome, Kimberley Mcmahon-Coleman Jan 2012

Book Review - Developing College Skills In Students With Autism And Asperger's Syndrome, Kimberley Mcmahon-Coleman

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) - Papers

The support and success of students with disabilities is a key aspect of the social inclusion agenda. This cohort has been identified by the Bradley Report as one of the under-represented student groups requiring attention. In recent years, Australian universities have reflected a marked increase in students with registered disabilities. Many of these are "invisible" disabilities such as learning disorders, mental health disorders, or students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.


Is Conformity A Mediating Variable On Increased Risk-Taking Behavior Across Years Of Membership In The Greek System?, Chloe Lee-Zorn, William C. Buhrow, Brett Vicario Jan 2012

Is Conformity A Mediating Variable On Increased Risk-Taking Behavior Across Years Of Membership In The Greek System?, Chloe Lee-Zorn, William C. Buhrow, Brett Vicario

Faculty Publications - Psychology Department

In the college subculture of Greek Life, members adhere to specific rules and norms in order to remain accepted, which could be indicative of conformity. This notion raises the question: what is the role of conformity on the risk taking behaviors of alcohol usage and sexual promiscuity as well as on the academic performance across years of membership? The article examines conformity in 31 fraternity members, cross-sectionally, using a compressed longitudinal design and hypothesizes members develop lower levels of conformity after initiation, making them less susceptible to risk taking behaviors such as binge drinking, sexual promiscuity and decreased academic performance. …