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Mothers As Career Leaders: Do Maternity Leave Laws Make A Difference?, Briar Rose Smith

Honors Theses

On a national level, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 is the only law that provides certain qualifying individuals with 12 weeks of unpaid, job protected maternity leave, although some states and private firms have implemented forms of paid maternity leave. Previous research indicates that female employees, regardless of their parental status, receive fewer promotions due to information asymmetry after the FMLA (Thomas 2015). In addition, some research finds that particular industries are more family friendly due to access to flexible work schedules for mothers (Goldin 2014). This thesis expands on both findings using data from the …

The Promise Of Justice: Are Public And Private Defense Equal?, Alicia Linzmeier

Honors Theses

This thesis attempts to uncover whether or not differences in unclassified felony and first-degree felony case outcomes arise as a result of the type of counsel representing the defendant. The types of defense counsel addressed in this project include public defenders, appointed counsel, and private counsel. This research project specifically focuses on Butler, Greene, and Montgomery Counties in Ohio, in order to cultivate large enough samples for statistical testing. The felony cases that were examined include aggravated murder, murder, rape, voluntary manslaughter, and kidnapping. Existing research (Cohen, 2014; Levine, 1975; Hartley, Miller, and Spohn, 2010; and Williams, 2002) largely shows …

Dictation And Delegation In Securities Regulation, Usha Rodrigues

Indiana Law Journal

When Congress undertakes major financial reform, either it dictates the precise con-tours of the law itself or it delegates the bulk of the rule making to an administrative agency. This choice has critical consequences. Making the law self-executing in federal legislation is swift, not subject to administrative tinkering, and less vulnerable than rule making to judicial second-guessing. Agency action is, in contrast, deliberate, subject to ongoing bureaucratic fiddling, and more vulnerable than statutes to judicial challenge.

This Article offers the first empirical analysis of the extent of congressional delegation in securities law from 1970 to the present day, examining nine …

Post-Racialism And The End Of Strict Scrutiny, David Schraub

Indiana Law Journal

In recent years, a growing social consensus has emerged around the aspiration of a “post-racial” America: one where race is no longer a fault line for social strife or, perhaps, a morally significant trait whatsoever. This ambition, however, lies in tension with the most basic constitutional principle governing our treatment of race in the public sphere: that of “strict scrutiny.” Post-racialism seeks to diminish the salience of race to near negligibility. The strict scrutiny of racial classifications, by contrast, significantly enhances the salience of race by treating it differently from virtually every other personal attribute or characteristic—including hair or eye …

Eliminating Circuit-Split Disparities In Federal Sentencing Under The Post-Booker Guidelines, Elliot Edwards

Indiana Law Journal

This Note will explore the rarely discussed consequences that result when courts of appeals freely interpret the Sentencing Guidelines. This Note will not address appellate review of sentences in general, nor will it discuss disparities caused by trial courts. Instead, the discussion below will address a very specific situation, namely when a court of appeals vacates a sentence because, in its estimation, the trial court misapplied the Guidelines. Part I will relate the history of the recent sentencing re-form movement in America, noting particularly which bodies have the authority to decide sentencing policy. Part II will then analyze the interpretive …

Ni Rara, Ni Extraordinaria: Política Y Corporalidad En Eva Perón, Karina Elizabeth Vázquez

Latin American, Latino and Iberian Studies Faculty Publications

Este ensayo analiza imágenes indiciales y representaciones icónicas de Eva Perón a partir de un enfoque que combina las nociones de corporalidad y afectividad con las teorías de la imagen fotográfica propuestas por WJT Mitchell, Roland Barthes y Susan Sontag. La tesis principal de este trabajo propone revisar los mitos sobre la figura de Eva Perón a partir de un análisis de su corporalidad y su relación con el imaginario pre-peronista en torno a la mujer, la política, la belleza y el consumo.

What Happens When Social Pressures Collide? The Role Of Environmental Pressures Throughout Life, Jeffrey Lyons

Political Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

How do competing social influences shape individual partisanship over the course of the life cycle? People enter and exit a host of environments over the course of the lifespan, and these environments provide social pressures that can conflict or reinforce early socialized attitudes. Socialization could be an agent for either opinion change, or opinion stability. Using the Youth-Parent Socialization Study and constructing partisan environmental measures at the county-level, I explore this question. The findings demonstrate that environments exert significant socializing influence over the lifespan, moderating the persistence of early forces. This helps to reconcile two competing perspectives on the enduring …

Physical Activity And Coping Tactics In Undergraduate Students, Talegria Brown

McNair Scholars Research Journal

8 Physical Activity and Coping Tactics in Undergraduate Students Talegria Brown: McNair Scholar Dr. Mary Pritchard: Mentor Psychology Abstract College can be stressful, making it important for students to have effective coping mechanisms in place. While some research has examined how college students deal with stress, very little has examined the effectiveness of physical activity as a coping mechanism for college students. The present study did just that. College students enrolled in Introductory Psychology completed A Quantitative Assessment of Stress Tolerance (Bland, Melton, Bigham, & Welle, 2014). This survey assessed college student stress levels and coping tactics. We also assessed …

Tuning Out By Tuning In, Chris Wallace

Ethnographies of Parkland Student Life

This poster is the result of an ethnography assignment for Anthropology 103.

The aim of this research project was to answer two questions: How does the use of personal technology impact interactions between students and non-academic college employees, such as receptionists, cashiers and advisors? How does the use of personal technology impact how the student interacts with the professor, inside the classroom and out? The primary focus of the study was not to gather empirical data, but to observe and record the perceptions and reactions of participants.

Marketing To Parkland College Students: The Shadowed Market, Willie Morris

Ethnographies of Parkland Student Life

This poster is the result of an ethnography assignment for Anthropology 103. For this research project the student interviewed the managers of several local businesses in Champaign, Illinois, to find out how they market to Parkland College students. He found that almost none of the businesses specifically market to Parkland students and only 1 in 5 businesses had associations with the college. He also concluded that Parkland College students are a hidden market overshadowed by a much larger university. This is likely due to the international prestige and worldwide popularity of the University of Illinois, as well as the university’s …

Pathway To Pathways: Examining Influences For Choosing Parkland Pathways, Tabitha Hanson

Ethnographies of Parkland Student Life

This poster is the result of an ethnography assignment for Anthropology 103. The Student conducted a research project that examines why students choose to enroll in the Pathways program at Parkland as opposed to: 1) becoming a non-Pathways Parkland student who will transfer to the University of Illinois; or 2) Beginning their college career at the University of Illinois. Her research shows that most local students who know about Parkland and have a strong interest in attending the University of Illinois consider the Parkland Pathways program as the best option.

To What Degree Do Retail Electricity Prices Inform Residential Solar Energy Investment Decisions?, Megan M. Davitt

Economics Honors Projects

The relationship between electricity price and household solar photovoltaic (PV) adoption has not been thoroughly studied. How much would a carbon tax, and increase in electricity price, spur growth in residential solar? This paper adds to the literature with a utility-level panel analysis. Consumer choice theory provides the framework for the empirical models. I use electricity price and net metered solar PV capacity data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Through a variety of specifications, I control for both utility and state-year effects. My findings suggest that electricity price is significantly positively correlated with solar adoption, with an estimated price …

Grand Valley Magazine, Vol. 16, No. 4 Spring 2017, Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Magazine

Grand Valley Magazine is a quarterly publication about Grand Valley State University produced by University Communications since 2001.

Guidepost 3: Use Social And Human Capital To Decrease Dependence On Paid Supports, Hannah Curren, Allison C. Hall, Jaimie Ciulla Timmons, Thinkwork! At The Institute For Community Inclusion At Umass Boston

ThinkWork! Publications

Community Life Engagement refers to how people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) access and participate in their communities outside of employment as part of a meaningful day. (See “What Is Community Life Engagement?” in the box on page 3.) The Community Life Engagement team has been conducting research to identify the elements of highquality Community Life Engagement (CLE) supports. We have created a series of four Engage Briefs to examine the guideposts in detail.

Lump Sum Vs Annuity Payments: Which Is Right For Me?, Pension Action Center, Gerontology Institute, University Of Massachusetts Boston

Pension Action Center Publications

As employers are looking to reduce pension plan liabilities, more and more participants are being given the option to receive a one-time lump sum payment from their pension plan in lieu of receiving monthly annuity payments for life. Deciding on which form of pension benefit to take is a very important decision that requires careful consideration. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. While a lump sum may make sense for one person, it may be a serious mistake for another. And it is a decision that you will have to live with for the rest of your life. Anyone who …

Timelines And Trade Chat: Comparing Contextual Self-Disclosure And Perceived Social Capital On Social Networking Sites And Massively Multiplayer Online Games, Ryan P. Castillo

Masters Theses

This study examines the associations between usage intensity, user motivations, and contextual self-disclosure, and social capital on two popular online mediums, Facebook and World of Warcraft. Contributing to the efforts of previous research, which has found both online gaming communities and social networking sites to positively affect access to informational and social support, this analysis shows that intimate self-disclosure in each online medium differs not only in context, but in its impact on dimensions of social capital, and that the various effects of self-disclosure on social capital can be attributed to differences in communicative affordances and community held standards of …

Dinamika Trust Pada Pemasaran Online Di Media Sosial, Lingga Detia Ananda

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana dinamika trust yang terjadi pada komunikasi tidak tatap muka, melalui media sosial dalam konteks pemasaran online. Dinamika trust tersebut diidentifikasi melalui tipe trust pada model yang dicetuskan oleh Lewicki dan Bunker. Analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teori mengenai trust yang terkait dengan perilaku konsumen. Paradigma pada penelitian ini adalah post-positivisme melalui pendekatan kualitatif dengan strategi studi kasus. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam kepada informan dan observasi. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa dalam penelitian ini tipe trust yang terbentuk adalah knowledge-based trust, dimana trust yang terbentuk berasal dari informasi dan pengalaman terdahulu untuk memprediksi perilaku orang …

Olah Tubuh Politisi Dalam Bingkai Media: Analisis Komunikasi Non Verbal Surya Paloh Dalam Membangun Citra Politik, Megasari N. Fatanti

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Studi ini berupaya untuk menganalisis komunikasi non verbal Surya Paloh sebagai salah satu politisi yang aktif tampil di media menjelang pemilu presiden 2014. Kami mengamati bahwa komunikasi non verbal yang ditampilkan oleh politisi selalu memiliki tujuan secara politis. Fokus dalam penelitian ini yaitu bentuk-bentuk komunikasi non verbal yang dilakukan oleh Surya Paloh melalui intonasi suara, kecepatan berbicara, kontak mata, ekspresi wajah, postur tubuh hingga gerakan tangan sebagai ekspresi dari komunikasi seorang politisi. Melalui metode etnografi digital, peneliti memiliki keleluasaan dalam mengumpulkan data dari internet (website dan media sosial). Penggunaan metode etnografi digital dimungkinkan untuk memahami sejauhmana keajegan isi komunikasi seperti …

Komunikasi Ritual Penggunaan Aplikasi Whatsapp: Studi Konsumsi Berita Lewat Group Whatsapp, Oemar Madri Bafadhal

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Kemajuan teknologi menyebabkan perubahan pola masyarakat dalam mengonsumsi berita. Kini masyarakat lebih senang membaca berita lewat kanal pribadi di media sosial, salah satunya adalah grup WhatsApp. Masalah terjadi ketika mereka berdiskusi dalam suatu grup yang bersifat homogen. Tidak adanya argumen pembanding dapat menyebabkan munculnya suatu keyakinan palsu akan suatu hal. Artikel ini mencoba memberikan penjelasan atas fenomena ini dengan menggunakan lensa komunikasi secara ritual. Komunikasi ritual memandang sebuah berita bukan merupakan perpanjangan suatu informasi, namun untuk memelihara tatanan sosial masyarakat dalam suatu waktu. Peneliti menggunakan wawancara mendalam untuk mengetahui bagaimana grup WhatsApp pengajian membahas Pilkada DKI Jakarta 2017. Hasil penelitian …

Petisi Online Sebagai Alat Advokasi Kebijakan: Studi Kasus Change.Org Indonesia Periode 2015-2016, Rahma Simamora

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Penelitian ini menganalisis petisi online Change.org Indonesia sebagai alat advokasi kebijakan periode tahun 2015-2016 dengan menggunakan konsep sifat, bentuk, fungsi, aktivitas atau taktik penyampaian pesan, dan juga konsep evaluatif. Analisis petisi online mengacu pada aktivitas atau kegiatan advokasi kebijakan lain yang dilakukan secara online maupun offline. Aktivitas advokasi kebijakan juga mencakup upaya dalam meningkatkan kesadaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kasus dengan menganalisis petisi online yang dipilih berdasarkan sembilan kategori. Data pendukung diperoleh melalui wawancara. Dalam penelitian ini diketahui petisi online yang didukung dengan beragam aktivitas advokasi kebijakan, misalnya advokasi media, kampanye secara online dan aksi offline, pengorganisasian, event dan …

Etika Media Di Era “Post-Truth”, Kharisma Dhimas Syuhada

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

No abstract provided.

Mediasi Identitas Sosial Konsumen Di Komunitas Online Brand Dalam Membangun Brand Love, Rakhmania Anindhita Pithaloka

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Brand Love merupakan salah satu konstruk baru dalam pemasaran untuk mengukur hubungan emosional antara brand dan konsumen. Brand love didasarkan pada dugaan bahwa brand memiliki karakter manusia dan konsumen memiliki perasaan emosional terhadap brand. Penelitian mengenai brand love umumnya mengunakan pendekatan hubungan interpersonal dimana peranan identitas dan identifikasi menjadi penting. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan bahwa komunikasi pemasaran dalam komunitas online brand melalui variable social interactive engagement berpengaruh terhadap brand Love, yang termediasi oleh social identity. Penelitian dilakukan melalui metode survei terhadap sample yang dikumpulkan secara purposive terhadap anggota komunitas online brand berusia 20-44 tahun dan bekerja di area Sudirman-SCBD …

Rrh Library Newsletter, April 2017, Libraries At Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health authored publications and proceedings

Newsletter sections include: High Reliability in Healthcare; National Library Week April 9-15

The Validity Of Theoretical Model Of Rhetorical Sensitivity Based On Communication Mentality Structure In Multiethnic Context: Study For Certified Teachers In District Of Simalungun, North Sumatera, Priza Audermando Purba

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

The main aim of this research is to asses how fit the theoretical model of rhetorical sensitivity based on communication mentality structure when tested to the professional whose their activities are highly controlled by Law and ethnic expectations. Model research is an integration of four rhetorical sensitivity theories. All variables are measured at interval levels and being deduced in self-report format with 7 points Likert-Type Scale. Samples are 339 certified teachers that are selected by systematic random sampling technique with margin of error 4%. Research is designed as a cross-sectional survey. By using structural equation modeling (SEM) method, this research …

Pemanfaatan Panoptisme Agama Dalam Pemasaran: Studi Pada Produk “Kerupuk Purnama” Yang Dijual Kelompok Tunanetra, Novelia Suhartono

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Penelitian ini mengkaji pemanfaatan panoptisme agama dalam proses pemasaran langsung produk “Kerupuk Purnama” yang dilakukan oleh penyandang tunanetra. Fenomena ini dijelaskan dengan konsep panoptisme Michael Foucault, melalui strategi pemilihan waktu dan lokasi pemasaran langsung, serta teknik persuasi interpersonal yang dilakukan oleh penjual. Pengumpulan data dilaksanakan dengan metode wawancara mendalam dan observasi terhadap informan utama yang dipilih secara purposif, yaitu empat tunanetra penjual “Kerupuk Purnama”, serta wawancara terhadap informan pendukung, yaitu dua orang masyarakat umum yang memiliki pengalaman membeli produk terkait. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terjadinya pemanfaatan panoptisme agama dalam proses pemasaran langsung “Kerupuk Purnama” yang dilakukan oleh penyandang tunanetra. Penjual tunanetra …

Compounded Inequities: Assessing School Finance Equity For Low-Income English Language Learners, David S. Knight, Jesus E. Mendoza

Working Papers

School districts face different costs to produce the same level of educational opportunity because of differences in student population, geographical costs of living, and district size. However, in many states, the school finance system fails to take these factors into account when distributing funds to school districts. Most prior analyses of state school finance systems focus on the relationship between district funding and the percent of low-income students in that district or the percent of emergent bilinguals, who are typically classified as English language learners (ELLs).

We present the first longitudinal descriptive evidence of the extent to which state school …

The Trump Effect On Federal Education Policy: How Federal Actions On The Every Student Succeeds Act Affect Schools Nationally, In Texas, And In The El Paso Region, David S. Knight

Policy Briefs

This policy brief provides background on recent changes to federal education policy under the Trump Administration and reports the findings from a new study from the Center for Education Research and Policy Studies (CERPS). Following the passing of the Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA), the Education Department developed regulations that would govern the law’s implementation through a procedure known as the Rulemaking Process. One of the key provisions required school districts with large achievement gaps to equalize funding across schools. However, in March 2017, Congress moved to block all previously established regulations for implementing ESSA. Under Secretary DeVos, the Education …

Publishing Case Studies In Health Sciences Librarianship, Katherine G. Akers, Kathleen Amos

Library Scholarly Publications

While most issues of the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) contain one or two case studies, the JMLA editorial team is pleased to note that the current issue contains six case studies, highlighting a wide range of library-driven initiatives to support health sciences research and education.

Flipped Out: Teaching New Pharmacy Students Drug Literature Searching And Evaluation Using Online Instruction, Mini Lecture, And Active Learning, Wendy Wu, Veronica E. Bielat

Library Scholarly Publications

This poster will discuss the efforts of liaison librarians to re-design and deliver a flipped class on drug literature searching and evaluation collaboratively with faculty so as to strengthen students’ ability to answer drug related inquiries and evaluate literature in a systematic manner, to develop core information competencies, and to actively engage students in classroom for better learning outcomes.

2017 Inauguration, Caroline O. Harai

Communication Studies Student Works

In this comic, the student reflects on the library workshop “Keepin’ It Real: Tips & Strategies for Evaluating Fake News” during LMU’s Inauguration Teach-In on Friday, January 20, 2017.