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Libr 200 Winter 2010, Rob Morrison

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Can An L2 Speaker's Patterns Of Thinking For Speaking Change?, Gale Stam

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Link Foundation 2008‐2010 Energy Fellowship Report, Vanessa Schweizer

Link Foundation Energy Fellowship Reports

I completed my PhD in Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University in May of 2010. My dissertation, entitled Developing Useful Long-­term Energy Projections in the Face of Climate Change, seeks to identify methods that may calibrate expert judgments for anticipating long--‐term outcomes for energy demand and related greenhouse gas emissions that may not be obvious. The motivation for this research is to move beyond the false dichotomy that currently exists in traditional scenario analysis regarding questions of likelihood. Scenario exercises that aim to explore multiple visions of the future insist that judgments about the likelihood of each alternative …

Annual Report: 2010, Centracare Health

Annual Report

• Letter from Terry Pladson to the community Pg. 4
• Year end financial information Pg. 5
• Community Spotlight Pg. 6
• CentraCare organizational structure Pg. 8
• List of new services offered by the organization Pg. 10
• List of donors Pg. 20

The Beat: January 2010, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "We’re striving to be the best"
• CentraCare offers cancer services at rural hospitals
• Medication and supplement safety presentation offered
• Take the 2010 Health Assessment
• Know someone with spirit?
• Worried about an elderly loved one?
• MyChart lets you view medical record online
• Book drive deemed a success
• Pediatric Walk-In Care off to great start!
• Dance for your health

Patient Care News: January 2010, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

Hovermatt Mattress Reminders

Palliative Care

Upcoming Education/Professional Development

Research/EBP Article: Comparing Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: January 2010, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Health Care Matters: Everyone and every action matters
• Recognition for years of service
• Welcome to our new physician
• Welcome to these new employees
• Kudos to. . .
• Congratulations to . .
• Condolences to:
• Reaching out to the community
• Annual PTO Payout scheduled for February 2010
• Medical expense/dependent care reminders:
• Take the 2010 health assessment and earn 250 reward points!

Accurate Answers To Reference Queries May Be Provided Less Frequently Than Expected, Eamon Tewell

Brooklyn Library Faculty Publications

A review of: Hernon, P., & McClure, C. (1986). Unobtrusive reference testing: The 55 percent rule. Library Journal, 111(7), 37-41.

Resources For Selecting Popular Music Recordings, Eamon Tewell

Brooklyn Library Faculty Publications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assist music selectors at academic and public libraries by providing resources useful for selecting popular sound recordings, while emphasizing the ongoing need for monitoring trends and new releases in popular music. Design/methodology/approach – This paper identifies key resources to aid the selection of popular music recordings, beginning with the challenges unique to popular music. The resources are divided into four major sections: online tools, print tools, periodical tools, and staying current. Findings – Popular music is widely collected by libraries, yet selection and acquisition is made difficult by the numerous genres …

On Forgiveness And Healing: Narrative Therapy And The Gospel Story, Lois E. Malcolm, Janet L. Ramsey

Faculty Publications

Psychologists and theologians often talk past each other, particularly when discussing forgiveness. Comparing narrative therapy and the gospel story provides a way to engage the conversation meaningfully, both realities providing ways to transform human lives

Experiencing The Spirit: The Magnificat, Luther, And Feminists, Lois E. Malcolm

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Fyre 2020 Syllabus, Sarah Hernandez

Syllabus Collection

This syllabus was created for Xavier's summer 2020 iteration of The Leadership Alliance's First-Year Research Experience (FYRE). The summer's goal was to provide students a chance to create and conduct an original research project while exposing them to research surrounding diversity in higher education and library spaces.

Season For Nonviolence Essay Contest Details - 2010, Rosemary Doyle

Citizens for Peace

The Season for Nonviolence Essay Contest purpose is to focus attention on the philosophy of attaining peace through nonviolent action as demonstrated by Gandhi and King. The season is January 30th to April 4th each year inaugurated by the UN and co-founded by the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence and The Association for Global New Thought.

Citizens For Peace Minutes 1-12-10, Linda J. Lieder

Citizens for Peace

• RP is a method of communication and problem solving used to improve behavior, instruction, discipline and form community. • RP is an alternative to traditional disciplinary actions in school (suspensions – which are pathways to prison) and judiciary systems - that offer high control and little support.

Beyond Citation Analysis: A Model For Assessment Of Research Impact, Cathy C. Sarli, Ellen K. Dubinsky, Kristi L. Holmes

Maxwell Library Faculty Publications

Question: Is there a means of assessing research impact beyond citation analysis?

Setting: The case study took place at the Washington University School of Medicine Becker Medical Library.

Method: This case study analyzed the research study process to identify indicators beyond citation count that demonstrate research impact.

Main Results: The authors discovered a number of indicators that can be documented for assessment of research impact, as well as resources to locate evidence of impact. As a result of the project, the authors developed a model for assessment of research impact, the Becker Medical Library Model for …

Editorial For The Special Issue On Cyberbullying, Elizabeth Englander

MARC Publications

No abstract provided.

Cyberbullying Victimization And Behaviors Among Girls: Applying Research Findings In The Field, Patricia A. Snell, Elizabeth Englander

MARC Publications

Abstract: Problem statement: Prior research on cyberbullying has been conducted; however specific research on gender differences has yet to be examined. The current study focuses on gender trends, specifically females, in cyberbullying victimization and behaviors. Approach: A survey was given to undergraduate students at Bridgewater State College in an effort to see what gender trends exist in cyberbullying behaviors. A pilot program focused on girls and cyberbullying is also examined in this article. Results: Preliminary results from both the survey and the pilot study have shown gender differences in regards to cyberbullying victimization and behaviors. Results suggest that females are …

On The Front Lines: Educating Teachers About Bullying And Prevention Methods, Aviva Twersky Glasner

MARC Publications

Problem statement: Bullying is a serious problem in American schools and is characterized by aggressive behavior distinguished by unequal power and the intention to cause physical, social, or emotional harm to others Bullying is evolving from the classic image of a big schoolyard bully picking on smaller kids to a more technologically, sophisticated model of kids using cyber technology to electronically tease, bully and harass their peers with texting, voicemails, emails and posts on public websites, like Facebook, that are popular with young students. While parents are and should be encouraged and trained to recognize understand the insidious nature of …

Girls And Cyberbullying, Elizabeth Englander, P. Snell

MARC Publications

No abstract provided.

The Trend Of The Gender Wage Gap Over The Business Cycle, Nicholas J. Finio

Gettysburg Economic Review

Even after the close of the first decade of the 21st century, there is still significant gender bias in labor market composition and compensation. As the events of the last two years have proven, even drastic efforts of monetary and fiscal policy have not tamed the business cycle. Previous research has reached no definite conclusions on the effect of business cycle trends on the gender wage gap. Over the period from 1979:1 to 2009:3, it is found that increases in the growth rate of GDP yield decreases in women‘s earnings relative to men‘s, and it is also found that increases …

The Gettysburg Economic Review, Volume 4, Spring 2010

Gettysburg Economic Review

No abstract provided.

January 2010: United States Census, Dacus Library

Dacus Docs News

No abstract provided.

On Making Public Policy With Publicly Available Data: The Case Of U.S. Communications Policymaking, Joe Karaganis, Philip M. Napoli

McGannon Center Research Resources

No abstract provided.

A Diversity Policy Model And Assessment: Debates And Challenges Of [Media] Diversity, Kim Mccann

McGannon Center Research Resources

No abstract provided.

The Future Of Journalism Is Not In The Past: Reframing The Debate Over How To "Save" Journalism, Mark Cooper

McGannon Center Working Paper Series

No abstract provided.

"Up For The Fight": The Struggle For Arts Education In The South Bronx, Alice Barry

African & African American Studies Senior Theses

New York City's public school system, the largest in the nation, is well positions to be a leader in the field of arts education. Not only does New York State law mandate ares education for grads k-12¹, but New York City's cultural and artistic institutions also offer city schools a wide array of resources and educational opportunities. Artwork and working artists are evertwhere in New York City, yet the place of the arts in New York City public schools os precarious. In 2003, the City Council's Committee on Education released a report that stated in no uncertain terms …

Where The Tiger Survives, Biodiversity Thrives, Philip J. Nyhus, Ronald Tilson

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Quite A Year And New Life For Panthera Tigris: The St. Petersburg Declaration And The Future Of Wild Tigers, Philip J. Nyhus, Lisa Ann Tekancic

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Striving For Excellence: Organizational Climate Matters, Shelley Phipps, Brinley Franklin, Shikha Sharma

Published Works

The University of Connecticut Libraries was one of five Phase 1 libraries that participated in the ClimateQUAL® survey in 2007. Once the quantitative and qualitative results were received, the Libraries needed help understanding how to interpret the findings and respond. The Libraries turned to a library organizational development consultant for assistance with both interpreting the results and beginning to address them. The consultant designed a format for focus groups to provide anonymous but more detailed, experience-based information which helped the Libraries discover, understand and appropriately respond to the root causes of 'problem' areas indicated in the ClimateQUAL® Survey. A summary …

Reasonable Grounds Evidence Involving Sexual Violence In Darfur (With J. Hagan & R. Brooks), Todd Haugh

All Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.