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Pvn-Lot-599-B-009, Leigh Ann Ellison

Four Valleys Archive

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Pvn-Lot-599-B-008, Leigh Ann Ellison

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Pvn-Lot-599-B-007, Leigh Ann Ellison

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Pvn-Lot-202-Ei-027, Laura Richardson

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Pvn-Lot-202-Ei-026, Laura Richardson

Four Valleys Archive

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Pvn-Lot-202-Ei-025, Laura Richardson

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Pvn-Lot-202-Ei-024, Laura Richardson

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Pvn-Lot-202-Ei-023, Laura Richardson

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Pvn-Lot-202-Ei-022, Laura Richardson

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Pvn-Lot-202-Ei-021, Laura Richardson

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Pvn-Lot-202-Em-004, Mary Hostenske

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Pvn-Lot-202-Em-003, Mary Hostenske

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Pvn-Lot-202-Em-002, Mary Hostenske

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Pvn-Lot-202-Em-001, Mary Hostenske

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Sociological Realms Of Emotional Experience, Kathryn J. Lively, David R. Heise

Dartmouth Scholarship

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Prospects And Problems Of Expanding Trade With Japan: A Survey Of Philippine Exporters, Rosalina Palanca-Tan

Economics Department Faculty Publications

The paper looks at firm-level factors that affect Philippine exports to Japan with the main objective of recommending provisions for the proposed Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) that will enable existing and prospective Philippine exporters to fully exploit the potential of the Japanese market. To this end, the study identifies Philippine products with export prospects in Japan and conducts a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis of these production sectors. The inability of the Philippine agricultural, processed food and consumer manufactures to successfully tap into the growing import markets of Japan can be traced largely to low quality and price …

The Role Of Deposit Insurance In Financial Sector Stability, Umoh N. Peter

Bullion

It might be necessary to start explaining the terms involved in the above topic. A Deposit insurance Scheme (DlS) is an arrangement whereby a designated agency (usually government-owned) guarantees deposits in insured financial institutions This paper discusses the guarantee function and financial sector stability, the supervisory function and financial sector stability, the liquidation function and financial sector stability and the other contributions of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The study concluded that, "Financial Sector Stability: lssues and Challenges" is not only appropriate but quite timely given the rumours making the rounds about unfounded banking distress.

The Experience Of Banking Supervision In Financial Sector Surveillance., Imala O. I.

Bullion

A country's financial sector is the major channel through which funds are mobilized for borrowing and lending transactions. A poorly regulated or managed financial sector or one with insufficient capital for the risks it takes, can increase a country's vulnerability to financial crises. This paper highlights the importance of financial sector regulation and supervision, techniques of supervision, symptoms and causes of distress, measures put in place by the regulatory/supervisory authorities to guard against future systematic distress and the role of multilateral agencies. However, the study concluded that there is no doubt that good corporate governance is a major factor in …

Strategic Information Systems Planning In U.S. County Governments: Will The Real Sisp Model Please Stand Up?, Lyn M. Holley, Donna Dufner, B. J. Reed

Gerontology Faculty Publications

This paper is the second in a series of studies examining strategic information systems planning (SISP) in U.S. governments based on information technology performance data and ratings generated for the Government Performance Project (2000 re states and 2001 re counties). The first study examined SISP at the state level (PPMR, June 2002). This study investigates SISP in county government using data from the 40 largest U.S. counties in terms of revenue within regions. Findings suggest that structural features of county government inhibit translation to counties of successful business models for strategic use of information systems, and they support the conclusion …

A Social Model For Health Promotion For An Aging Population: Initial Evidence On The Experience Corps Model, Linda P. Fried, Michelle C. Carlson, Marc Freedman, Kevin D. Frick, Thomas A. Glass, Joel Hill, Sylvia Mcgill, George W. Rebok, Teresa Seeman, James Tielsch, Barbara A. Wasik, Scott Zeger

Intergenerational

This report evaluates whether a program for older volunteers, designed for both generativity and health promotion, leads to short-term improvements in multiple behavioral risk factors and positive effects on intermediary risk factors for disability and other morbidities. The Experience Corps® places older volunteers in public elementary schools in roles designed to meet schools' needs and increase the social, physical, and cognitive activity of the volunteers. This article reports on a pilot randomized trial in Baltimore, Maryland. The 128 volunteers were 60-86 years old; 95% were African American. At follow-up of 4-8 months, physical activity, strength, people one could turn to …

Next Steps: A School District's Guide To The Essential Elements Of Service-Learning, Maryland Student Service Alliance, Maryland State Department Of Education

School K-12

We are pleased to share a new tool for service-learning. Next Steps: A School District's Guide to the Essential Elements of Service-Learning is an excellent guide for state level or school district administrators as they create or improve their service-learning program, regardless of their previous experience in service-learning. Students make a tremendous difference in their schools and communities when they are given the opportunity to use their enthusiasm, energy and ideas to problem solve and contribute to the common good.

Maryland was the first state to require that all students participate in service-learning to graduate from public high school. Educators …

Felony Offenses In Douglas County District Court, 2001, Cassia Spohn, R. K. Piper

Past Publications

The purpose of this report is describe the offender and case characteristics and the outcomes of all felony cases (N = 2,663) bound over for trial in Douglas County (Nebraska) District Court in 2001.1 We present descriptive data on these cases, focusing on defendants’ background characteristics and prior criminal record, the nature and seriousness of the charges for which the defendant was bound over to District Court, the disposition of the case, and case processing time. We also examine case dispositions and sentences for 15 different types of felony offenses and present descriptive data and case outcome data for defendants …

Review Of Marching On Washington: The Forging Of An American Political Tradition., Robert Kleidman

Sociology & Criminology Faculty Publications

Reviews the book "Marching on Washington: The Forging of an American Political Tradition," by Lucy G. Barber.

Building A Home For The Laws Of The World: Part Ii: Hoping, Hunting, And Honing, Margaret A. Leary

Articles

The following feature is the second, concluding portion of the edited version of "Building a Foreign Law Collection at the University of Michigan Law Library, 1910-1960,"© Margaret A. Leary, 2002, which originally appeared at 94 Law Library Journal 395-425 (2002), and appears here with permission of the author. The first part of the article (46.2 Law Quadrangle Notes 46-53 [Summer 2003] detailed how the vision of Dean Henry Bates, generosity of graduate William W. cook, and skills of librarian/traveler/negotiator Hobart Coffey combined to launch the building of the Law Library's international collection into one of the best in the world.

Perceived Similarity, Expectation-Reality Discrepancies, And Mentors' Expressed Intention To Remain In Big Brothers/Big Sisters Programs, Benjamin Paul Madia, Catherine J. Lutz

Psychology Faculty Publications

Studies have begun to document the academic and psychosocial benefits of Big Brothers/ Big Sisters programs for at-risk youth (Rhodes, Grossman, & Resch, 2000). However, investigators have noted a problem with mentor attrition (Meissen & Lounsbury, 1981). The purpose of the current study was twofold. First, we explored the relative importance of specific dimensions of perceived similarity (including similarity in attitudes, interests, race, and personality) as well as mentors' expectation-reality discrepancies in predicting mentors' expressed intention to remain in Big Brothers/Big Sisters programs. Second, we examined a model whereby interpersonal attraction and relationship quality served as mediators of these associations. …

The Experience Of Bank Examination In Financial Sector Surveillance, Oni S. A.

Bullion

The financial intermediation role of banks is very crucial to the efficiency and growth of every economy. The safety, stability and soundness of the banking system is therefore paramount to the regulatory authority of the financial system of any nation. Between 1929 and 1951. The Nigerian Banking system experienced a few banking crises due mainly to the absence of legal and regulatory framework for the operation of banking business in Nigeria. The bank examination function was established by the Central Bank of Nigeria, to monitor banks compliance with the regulatory and prudential requirements governing the conduct of banking business to …

Macroeconomics/Structural Policies And Financial Sector Stability: The Challenges, Nnanna O. J

Bullion

The financial system plays an important role in the process of economic growth and development of a country. A financial system consists of various institutions, markets, instruments and operators that interact within an economy to provide financial services. It plays the crucial roles of lubricating the payment mechanism, resource mobilisation and credit allocation. The Nigerian financial sector comprises the regulatory/supervisory authorities, deposit money banks, and other nonbank financial institutions. The objective of this paper is to examine the effect of macroeconomic/ structural policies on the financial sector, as well as the challenges of maintaining financial sector stability in Nigeria. The …

Institutional Framework For The Regulation And Supervision Of The Financial Sector, Mordi N. Charles

Bullion

Since the 1980s, there has been international consensus on the issue of adequate regulation and supervision of the financial sector (and, in particular, banking institutions) and this issue have featured prominently in many international fora where discussions have centred on the operations/health of the financial sector, whether in developed or developing countries. This paper focusses attention on the institutional framework for the regulation and supervision of the financial sector in Nigeria. It attempts to identify the various institutions that make up the financial sector and articulates how they are regulated and supervised and who has responsibility for what, so as …

Internationalisation Of Financial Services: Challenges For Financial Sector Stability In Nigeria., Adeola Ade

Bullion

Internationalisation or Globalisation refers to the increasing integration of "economics around the world, particularly through trade and financial flows. lt is the actual movement, the capacity to move and the potential movement across nations of trade, , investment, technology, finance and labour. lt's also involves the effects of these I forces and the consequent liberalization I of the market. This paper focuses on internationalisation as it relates to the financial sector in Nigeria and its most common manifestation, which is liberalization. It aims to identify ways in which we can benefit from this process while remaining realistic about its potential …

From Children's Services To Children's Spaces: Public Policy, Children, And Childhood. Peter Moss & Patt Petrie

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book note for Peter Moss and Pat Petrie, From Children's Services to Children's Spaces: Public Policy, Children and Childhood. New York: Rout- ledgeFalmer, 2002. $25.95 papercover.