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Prospectus, May 1, 2008, Chuck Shepherd, Kathleen Serino, Beth Voigt, Aaron Geiger, Gavin J. Dow, Jason Hardimon, Andrew Serino, Briana Stodden

Prospectus 2008

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Rowell, Larry. Emergency Plan Completed to Be Tested This Month
• Ulber, Emily. ONE Campaign Concert
• Ryan, Eileen. College Democrats Inactive as Primary Approaches
• Ulber, Emily. Students Rally to Prevent Instructor’s Termination – Shannon Schaffer
• Sharrett, Luke. A Thousand Words – Onur Demir, International Student
• Ryan, Eileen. O.C. Star Visits Campus – Ben McKenzie, Elections
• Day, Michelle. Brad Cowgill Resigning as Council on Postsecondary Education President
• Wilson, Laurel. City to Hear on Funding Report for Downtown Redevelopment
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Marsupial Awards
• Marsupial Awars: The Good, the …

Smu Appoints Rajendra K. Srivastava As New Provost, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases and News

No abstract provided.

Pitfalls Of Copying Industry Leaders, Kevin Cooper

Graphic Communication

No abstract provided.

If Only I Could Learn More..., Malcolm G. Keif

Graphic Communication

If you are like me, you get frustrated that you can’t learn as much as you’d like. As I get older, I deal with that part of life that we all (will) deal with …. the memory isn’t what it once was. Now, where was I? Oh yeah …

Ua12/2/1 Walk The Line, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special commencement edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Department of English Graduates
• Thanks
• Music Department Graduates
• Davies, Chris. I Will Always Look Back on My Western Experience – Soccer
• Smallwood, Kathy. I Am Sad to Leave Behind My Home – McLean Hall
• Stinson, Kelly. This Moment Is Finally Here
• Schedule of Events – Commencement
• College of Health & Human Services Graduates
• Johnson, Jeanne. It Was the Most Unbelievable Experience – Student Government Association
• Redmon, Ben. Leaving the Party at 10:30 – Interfraternity Council
• Bell, Michelle. I Will Always Be A Hilltopper
• Sorce, Jeff. Fall in Love with a Small Town …

Perceptions Of Academic Administrators Towards Quality Indicators In Internet Based Distance Education, Jack D. Dilbeck

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in perceptions among executive and unit level academic administrators in two-year colleges in relation to the importance and the presence of indicators of quality in Internet-based distance courses. Indicators of quality included institutional support, course development, teaching and learning, course structure, student support, faculty support, and evaluation and assessment. Two-year colleges have historically been the most under funded institutions of higher education that have found themselves relying more heavily on the use of distance education to meet the needs of their students. Email invitations to participate in the web-based study …

The Role Of Mascots In Professional Sports, Evangelos Kontaxakis

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify the role of mascots in professional sports. Six participants who met three specific criteria's related to experience, responsibilities and education were interviewed in order to provide their knowledge in three areas: (a) general characteristics of the mascot program such as reasons of why the sport organization created the mascot, why they chose this character, who did the selection and what was the percentage of the annual marketing budget that went to the mascot program, (b) the different roles that the mascot played, and ( c) evaluation process that the sport organization …

Seeing Is Perceiving: The Influence Of Race As A Peripheral Cue On The Stereotypical Perception Of A Spokesperson In An Advertisement, Siobhan Denise Flowers

Communication Theses - Archive

Due to the vast amount of stimuli individuals come in contact with daily, people often tend to look for easy-to-process cues to help them make quick judgments about what they are seeing (Petty & Cacioppo, 1986). While this can sometimes be helpful, it is not always so. For example, if someone makes a snap judgment about another person based on the color of their skin, it is possible they will fall prey to stereotypes. In the case of African-Americans, a number of negative stereotypes have been perpetuated through the years, contributing to prejudice (Devine, 1989). This study sought to answer …

Russia's Portrayal In The Western Media: A Quantitative Analysis Of Leading Media Agency News Stories In 2007, Mihai Moscovici

Communication Theses - Archive

This study examined Western media news coverage about Russia. Representative samples from the leading Western wire and international broadcasting services - the AP, BBC and DW - were selected and analyzed using content analysis methodology. The research is grounded in the theoretical frameworks of the agenda-setting and framing theories - considering the reality constructed by mass media and the determinants on foreign news coverage. Findings about Russia's portrayal in the Western media are discussed. A quantitative content analysis was used in identifying the main topics, tones and frames used in Western media news coverage about Russia. This research concluded that …

The Jefferson Digital Commons. Starting An Institutional Repository At An Academic Health Sciences Library, Ann Koopman, Daniel G. Kipnis

The Selected Works of Dan Kipnis

In 2005, Thomas Jefferson University started an

institutional repository (IR) and named it the

Jefferson Digital Commons (JDC). Intended as

a showcase for faculty scholarship, it has evolved

to also serve as the University Press for original

journals and newsletters, and as an institutional

archive.

Since its creation, the JDC has accepted and

archived more than 1,500 documents from

faculty, students, departments and Library

collections in our academic health sciences

setting. We share the lessons we’ve learned

about marketing techniques, common IR issues,

and advantages for a library.

To Watch Or Not To Watch? That Is The Question. Identifying The Common Characteristics Of The Reality Television Viewing Audience, Laura Sipple

Masters Theses

Reality television shows are increasingly appearing on network and cable outlets each sea¬son. Not only are they advancing in number, they are consistently dominating the weekly Nielsen’s Top 10 ratings as well. This study seeks to identify the reality television show viewing audience, why captivated their interest to begin watching these shows and what kept them watching week-to-week. By identifying participants who consistently watched these programs, it was believed that various themes would arise out of this study for further analysis and comparison. In-depth qualitative interviews were utilized to further explore the following areas: (1) Who are the consistent viewers …

A Study Of The Effects Technology Has On Social Capital, Kyle Douglas Lanoue

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Although the concept of social capital in many respects remains shrouded in confusion and misunderstanding, it does present a foundation for describing and understanding the powerful nature of trust and relationships in the education environment. This study was primarily about adding an angle to the study of human relationships that investigates the mechanisms that technology provides for social investments. Specifically, the purpose of this study was to understand the effects technology has on social capital in public K-12 schools. lll The researcher has provided evidence from both the literature review and the responses from 42 practicing principals regarding the habits …

Close To 100% Smu Graduates Land Jobs Within Six Months Of Graduation, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases and News

No abstract provided.

Inside Unlv, Grace Russell, Shane Bevell, Mamie Peers, Michelle Mouton

Inside UNLV

No abstract provided.

A Juxtaposition Of Current Federal Campaign Finance And Lobbying Law, Elizabeth Weiner

Honors Capstones

No abstract provided.

Opening The Aperture: Examining Images Of War In The Press, Jeffrey Albanese

Senior Honors Projects

A number of policymakers have attributed America’s defeat in Vietnam, the first “television war,” to a collapse of public support caused by nightly news coverage of combat with associated iconic photographs and moving images. The assumptions underlying this opinion are that photographs and video footage of war have an inherent pacifistic bias, that the emotional impact of visual images can override reason, and that powerful images can drive or overturn foreign policy. This has led subsequent administrations to increase their control over the media’s coverage of war. During the Vietnam War, the press was relatively uncensored. As a response to …

Goldin Ceramics: Website As Primary Advertising Vehicle For Small Business, Alfiya Mukhutdinova

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

I wanted my Honors Capstone Project to capitalize on the combination of advertising, design, and website-building skills I have gained both inside and outside of the classroom during my time atSyracuseUniversity. I wanted the chance to apply my conceptual knowledge as well as my knowledge of advanced design and website software to an actual client with measurable results. I decided to tackle the challenge of creating a new website for my aunt’s small business, Goldin Ceramics. Since Olga’s only method of advertising is in-person at craft shows that she attends roughly once a month, her website plays a crucial role …

Effect Of Source On Perception Of Bias In Cable News, Braden Lynk

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

Problem: The central study question was whether or not believing that a certain media outlet is biased in a certain direction predisposes someone to perceive more or less bias in news content. The following hypotheses were formed:

Hypothesis One: News consumers would find a news story to be more biased toward the corresponding associated political viewpoint of its source regardless of the actual content of the story.

Hypothesis Two: Liberal respondents would be more likely to perceive the news stories as conservatively biased and conservative respondents would be more likely to perceive the new stories as being liberally biased. …

Nemo News, Volume 4, Issue 4, Uno Library Science Education

NEMO Newsletter

This issue of NEMO News features announcements, Advice from the Frontlines from Ted Smith, Student Spotlight on Martha Grenzeback, Interview Tips, and Contact Info Farewell.

Aids Art: Activism On Canvas, Lucy Sumners

Senior Honors Projects

Protest art is all around us. Whether we realize it or not, we are influenced by the political, social, or cultural messages that are within the artworks. I have always been interested in the effects of disease on a population and disease has had an effect on artists and the artworks that they produce throughout the ages. Today, AIDS has affected almost every single person on this planet and is a topic that enters political debates, affects the social constructs of society and carries many negative cultural connotations. AIDS first stormed through the United States in the early 1980s affecting …

A New Voice For Chariho, Christopher Barrett

Senior Honors Projects

When the Founding Fathers drafted the U.S. Constitution, they recognized the importance of a free press by protecting it from government interference. Newspapers can wield incredible power in making positive change and building a better community. They also provide fantastic opportunities for journalists to learn about the world around them and become an expert in many fields. Journalists, however, are not limited to professionals in the newsrooms of the nation’s largest daily papers. Reporters of every age have made an impact on their communities. For my Honors Project I sought to bring this ability to high school students by designing …

Sparkle: What Every Teenage Girl Should Know, Alexandria D’Angelo

Senior Honors Projects

As a journalism major with an interest in women’s studies, I took time to educate myself about the tactics that the magazine media use to sell themselves. I focused on magazines, because I am a print-oriented journalism student with the goal of working for a newspaper or a magazine after graduation. During my research, I found that there are few publications in this country offering sound advice to problems that teenage girls face on a daily basis. Most magazines for teenage girls focus on celebrity style, gossip and make-up tips. There is nothing wrong with this form of entertainment, especially …

System Analysis Of The Uri Hurricane Preparedness Plan, Rebecca Harlow

Senior Honors Projects

If a hurricane were to hit URI in the upcoming fall semester what would happen? This project is a thorough evaluation of the current URI plan, how it works, how it doesn’t and who has the answers. The project is framed from an information systems perspective. The analysis of the system is based on where vital information is stored, how it is communicated when needed and who is involved. To find the answers to these questions, in depth interviews were conducted with key emergency personnel. Among them are URI’s Director of Safety and Risk, J Kevin Culley, Major Baker of …

Drive Magazine, Shannon Sweeney

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

Abstract Not Included

Playing For The King, Bryan Fellows

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Into The Void: Danielewski And The Uncanny Novel, Chad Bebee

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Mark Danielewski's novel. House

The Cowl - V. 72 - N. 24 - May 1, 2008

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 72 - Number 24 - May 1, 2008. 28 pages.

The Cowl - V. 72 - N. N/A - May 1, 2008

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 72 - Number n/a - Commencement Issue - May 1, 2008. 8 pages.

Instructional Proxemics: Creating A Place For Space In Instructional Communication Discourse, John Mcarthur

All Dissertations

Changes in strategies of teaching and learning, changes in students, and changes in technology have necessitated contemporary changes in spaces of learning. Grounded in the general model of instructional communication (McCroskey, Valencic, & Richmond, 2004), this study proposes Instructional Proxemics as a conceptual framework for assessing the instructional environment through a blending of instructional communication and information/user-experience design. In a field-experiment involving five instructors teaching 15 sections of Public Speaking, students (n = 234) were invited to respond to a survey assessing measures of student learning, teacher behaviors, classroom practices, and classroom perceptions.
Results of this study indicate that learning …