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Beyond High Stakes Testing: Rural High School Students And Their Yearbooks, Lynn M. Hoffman

The Qualitative Report

I conducted surveys, focus group interviews, and analyzed the yearbooks of fifty four yearbook students from five rural high schools to investigate students process of yearbook construction and to determine what was meaningful and memorable to them throughout their high school experience. Changs (1992) construct of an adolescent ethos, including the elements of getting along with everyone, being involved, and being independent, provided a conceptual framework, and was affirmed by students responses. References to rites of passage and intensification embedded in the high school program as described by Burnett (1969) confirmed these students perceptions of high school as a four …

Doing Gender In Research: Reflection On Experience In Field, Larisa V. Kosygina

The Qualitative Report

The article shows how doing gender (mutual gender categorization of interacting people and construction of their behavior according to this categorization) can influence research method and research hypothesis. Communication between respondent and researcher during semi-structural interview is in focus.

My Body, My Stigma: Body Interpretations In A Sample Of People Living With Hiv/Aids In Puerto Rico, Nelson Varas-Díaz, José Toro-Alfonso, Irma Serrano-García

The Qualitative Report

AIDS related stigma continues to impact the lives of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) negatively. Although the consequences of stigmatization have been widely documented, certain areas of study need to be further addressed in order to better understand their implications for PLWHA; such is the case of the perceptions of the bodys role in AIDS stigma. A qualitative study was implemented including 30 in-depth interviews of PLWHA in Puerto Rico in order to explore their perceptions of the bodys role in the process of stigmatization. Results include: participants perceptions on how their bodies evidence their serostatus, description of past body …

Conducting Qualitative Research On Desertification In Western Lesvos, Greece, Theodoros Iosifides, Theodoros Politidis

The Qualitative Report

The main aim of this article is to present some critical methodological strategies employed in a qualitative research study on local socioeconomic development and desertification in western Lesvos, Greece. Through in-depth qualitative interviews with local producers in western Lesvos, Greece, an effort was made to identify and analyze the links between the local socioeconomic trajectory and environmental marginality. The article concerns the justification of the choice of qualitative investigation on the matter, the main methodological strategies employed in the field, and the basic data analysis processes. In particular, we discuss the gradual development of a coding framework and a conceptual …

Databases Don’T Measure Motivation, Joseph Yeager

The Qualitative Report

Automated persuasion is the Holy Grail of quantitatively biased data base designers. However, data base histories are, at best, probabilistic estimates of customer behavior and do not make use of more sophisticated qualitative motivational profiling tools. While usually absent from web designer thinking, qualitative motivational profiling can be integrated into data base designs. However, qualitative profiling would require that designers add to their repertoire a set of qualitative motivational profiling tools. Clearly the quantitative or qualitative tool must fit the task. This contemporary confusion is corrected by separating the marketing and market research tools into quantitative or qualitative applications according …

Using The Afrocentric Method In Researching Indigenous African Culture, Queeneth Mkabela

The Qualitative Report

The article highlights the realities and dynamics facing researchers researching indigenous African culture. The cultural aspirations, understandings and practices of African indigenous people should position researchers to implement and organise the research process. Suggestions are also made for implementing the Afrocentric method and how to use African indigenous culture as a foundation for the Afrocentric method. The intent of this article is to stimulate enlightened discussion about the definition, mechanisms, and purpose of the Afrocentric method as an appropriate research method for indigenous African culture and how it can be used as a complement to qualitative research methods.

Black History Month Speech "The Power Of Education And Reconciliation: Implication Of The South African Experience For African American Students, Prexy Nesbitt

Rozell 'Prexy' Nesbitt Writings and Speeches

Prexy Nesbitt, a Chicago-based anti-apartheid activist and educator, delivered this speech at the Black History Month Celebration at DePaul University O'Hare and Rolling Meadows campus in the Chicago, Illinois area. 15 pages.

Tickets, To Florida Forum With Jay Leno, February 26, 2005, Edna Louise Saffy

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

Florida Forum tickets to The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital proudly presents Mr. Jay Leno Comedian, Host of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Saturday February 26, 2005 7:00 p.m. at The Moran Theatre.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 38 [40], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Sainlar, Lindsay. A Look Inside Vagina Monologues
• Clark, Ashlee. Another Motion Filed to Move Lucas Goodrum Trial – Katie Autry Case
• Richardson, Kelly. Retirees Can No Longer Return to Same Positions
• Coulter, Amber. Two Announce Plans to Run for Student Government Association President – Katie Dawson, Josh Collins
• Richardson, Kelly. Western Pushes for More Student Federal Funding
• Student Government Association Missing the Head on the Nail
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Class Still Open
• Green, Tavia. Show Your Custodian Some Love
• Summers, Megan. Animals in Rodeo Not Abused
• Ogles, …

Ua12/2/1 Diversions, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Hamilton, Scott. Hunter S. Thompson, 1939-2005
• Sewell, Chase. The Urge to Pretend – Fountain Square Players
• Fontana, Alex. University of Massachusetts Professor to Speak on Genocide – Ervin Staub
• Who Will Take Home the Oscar?
• Who Should Take Home the Oscar?
• North, Amber. A Night at the Oscars is Full of Angry Winners & Regrets
• McNamara, Andrew. College Heights Herald Alumni Learned More Than Just Writing
• Wilberding, Beth. Facilities Director Promoted – Doug Ault
• Richardson, Kelly. Programs Earn Accreditation
• Reed, Lindsey. Class Fashion Show to Benefit Animals
• Reed, Lindsey. Students Invited to …

The Rattler (Volume 92, Issue 9, Edition 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 37 [39], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Budget Encouraging for Higher Education
• Richardson, Kelly. Division Change Reviewed
• Wilberding, Beth. Swim Teams Bring Home Sun Belt Victories
• Clark, Ashlee. Owensboro Home for Trial – Katie Autry Case
• Coulter, Amber. Legislation Suggests Class Passes – Student Government Association
• Richardson, Kelly. Student Government Association to Continue Evaluations
• Hupman, Samantha. Former Agriculture Professor Dies – Billy Adams
• Hupman, Samantha. Former Professor Dies of Cancer – James Wesolowski
• Fontana, Alex. Teaching Scholars Announced
• Play Ball, Bowling Green! – Minor League Baseball
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Minor League Baseball …

Oral History: Rodney Hurst. Interviewed By The University Of Florida, Kristin Dodek, Rodney Lawrence Hurst

Textual material from the Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers

An Oral history about Jacksonville's Civil Rights on 2/18/2005. Box 1, Folder 4.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 36 [38], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Lucas Goodrum Trial Could be Moved to Louisville – Katie Autry Case
• Clark, Ashlee. Western Winning Six-School Alumni Challenge
• Coulter, Amber. Students Rally for Education – Demonstrations, Protests
• Richardson, Kelly. Cheryl Chambless Retires After 32 Years
• Farner, Keith. Early Morning Fire Rips Through Lemox II – Bookstores
• Hupman, Samantha. Former Dean Faces Drug Charges – Martin Houston
• Hupman, Samantha. Electrical Upgrade Project
• Make Excuses to Go to Games, Not to Avoid Them
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Television or Basketball
• Hall, Alex. Van Morrison, Orange Juice & …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 35 [37], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Lucas Goodrum Trial Moves to Owensboro
• Richardson, Kelly. Western Offers Computer Degree Online
• Maines, Ashley. Rodeo Ropes in Local Crowd
• Clark, Laura. Students Rock Out to Saliva
• Richardson, Kelly. Western Looking to Purchase Automated Degree Auditor
• Coulter, Amber. Students to Rally in Frankfort
• Care About Social Security Now or Scan Frozen Peas When You’re 70
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Class of 2005 at Age 70
• Ross, Lisa. Wake Up People: Sleep is Not Overrated – Get Some
• Dickens, Jenna. Super Bowl Showed Talent, Not Shiny Pop …

Certificate: Appreciation To Rodney Hurst For 2nd Annual Black History Leader Luncheon

Textual material from the Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers

A certificate of appreciation from Stanton College Preparatory school on the 2nd annual Black History Leader Luncheon, February 15, 2005

No Vision? Youths Need Role Models, Seow Hon Tan

Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law

Much recent talk about the vision (or lack thereof) of our young people has revolved around a search for solutions in the form of programmes that give them an opportunity to broaden their minds and, it is hoped, develop their characters.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 34 [36], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Larger Pell Grants May Substitute Perkins Loan
• Wilberding, Beth. Agriculture Facility Prepares Students for Future
• Richardson, Kelly. Homeschooled Students Adapting Well
• McNamara, Andrew. Faculty Let Loose on Basketball Courts
• Coulter, Amber. Self-Service Printing Coming to Computer Labs
• Harrell, Bobby. City Looking at Minor League Baseball Option
• North, Amber. Spearker to Address Black Fraternity Hazing – Rickey Jones
• Student-Produced Films Need Spotlight
• Fontana, Alex. Grammys Go Nuts
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Sun: What Did I Do to Get Banished from Bowling Green
• Taylor, Shannon. This Is College …

The Rattler (Volume 92, Issue 8, Edition 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 33 [35], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hupman, Samantha. Students Risk Credit Card Fraud
• Watt, Wes. Anthony Winchester Leads Tops to Win – Basketball
• Clark, Ashlee. Western Cuts State Workers’ Compensation
• Wilberding, Beth. Smoking Areas to Be Enforced
• Gree, Tavia. Student Seek Late Night Hangouts
• America’s Root Stems Controversy
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – 1^st Amendment Burns - Potential Result in Colorado
• Hagan, Laura. Remember Flight 93, Too – September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001
• Roberts, Amy. Halftime Not as Exciting as Geese, Phonebooks & Celebrities – Super Bowl
• Coulter, Amber. Club Celebrates Chinese New Year …

Ua12/2/1 Token Of My Love, Wku Student Affairs

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Valentine's Day magazine of the College Heights Herald:

Token of My Love – Valentine’s Day History

• Caudle, Leah. Arranged Marriage Is Still a Reality for Some
• Mullins, Mandy. Putting a Platonic Touch on Valentine’s Day
• Ross, Lisa. Being Single on Valentine’s Isn’t as Sad as the Day Itself
• North, Amber. Valentine-less? Enter This Sweepstakes to Get Chance of a Lifetime
• Wilberding, Beth. Every Holiday Should be Spent with Friends & Loved Ones
• Toone, Stephanie. Boundaries Continue to be Crossed for Interracial Couples
• Maines, Ashley. Long Distances Can Ruin Valentine’s Day for Many

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Lucas Goodum’s Attorneys Seek Venue Change – Katie Autry Case
• Clark, Ashlee. Ernie Fletcher Calls for Budget
• Knight, Cameron. In His Name – Kyanna Coffee, William Morland
• Fontana, Alex. Movie Theft Soars on College Campuses
• Teague, Hawkins. Film Contest Challenges Students
• Clark, Ashlee. Combustion Lab Moving to Center for Research & Development – Institute for Combustion Science & Environmental Technology
• Clark, Ashlee. Funds Depend on Economy – Budget
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Diverse Student
• Diversity Classes Need More Diversity
• Green, Alana. Students Should Think Globally
• Stubbs, …

Women Leading Systems, Margaret Grogan, C. Cryss Brunner

Education Faculty Articles and Research

"Amid reports of superintendent shortages and concerns about equal opportunity, what place do women superintendents occupy in today’s school districts? Are they sought after or are they struggling to break into a traditionally male-dominated profession? What qualities, if any, do they bring to the office that may make them more desirable as education leaders? Do women even aspire to the superintendency? To gather the most up-to-date, comprehensive information on women and the superintendency, AASA recently commissioned a nationwide study of women in the superintendency and women in central-office positions. Using the AASA membership database and data from Market Data Retrieval, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilberding, Beth. Dedication is a Dream Come True – Engineering & Biological Science Hall
• Hupman, Samantha. Teacher Leaves Legacy – Douglas Schutte
• Clark, Ashlee. Western Purchases the ALIVE Center – A Local Information & Volunteer Exchange
• Wilberding, Beth. Parking Issues Discussed
• Sewell, Chase. Super Saturdays Offer Super Time
• Harrell, Bobby. Western Buys SKyPAC Land – Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
• Questions Abound for Greek Ground
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Stray Greek Cat
• Fenlon, Todd. Meia Sells Tsunami – Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004
• Gilbert, Timothy. Letter to Editor re: …

Vol 6, No. 1: Brain Drain, ‘Major Crisis’ For Southern Africa, Vincent Williams, Jonathan Crush

Southern African Migration Programme

No abstract provided.

U.S. Women Top Executive Leaders In Education: Building Communities Of Learners, Margaret Grogan

Education Faculty Articles and Research

American women have been known for their leadership throughout the history of the United States. Not always called leadership, their management activities have earned them the reputation of being strong, resilient women capable of great initiative. This translates into the current notion of a woman educational leader as evidenced in a recent study. Based on the AASA (2003) national survey of women superintendents and central office administrators, conducted by Margaret Grogan and Cryss Brunner, this paper focuses on what characterizes women educational leaders and how they are shaping the most powerful position in U.S. education.

Southern Nevada Interagency Partnership & Interagency Volunteer Program, Public Lands Institute

Get Outdoors Nevada

The Interagency Volunteer Program – with the coordination of a full-time project manager – expects to work collectively in recruiting, training, managing, supporting, recognizing, and promoting the long-term involvement of volunteers in Southern Nevada, which will result in increased conservation stewardship on these unique public lands.

Case Studies Of Local Boards And One-Stop Centers: Underutilization Of One-Stops By People With Significant Disabilities, Doris Hamner, Jaimie Ciulla Timmons

Case Studies Series, Institute for Community Inclusion

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) identifies individuals with disabilities as among the constituencies to be served by One-Stop Career Centers. Due to a variety of factors, including lack of an overall One-Stop data collection system, no clear way to identify disability in the system, and non-disclosure of disability by many customers, it is difficult to ascertain the exact level of One-Stop usage by people with disabilities. However, existing data sources and anecdotal evidence indicate that people with disabilities underutilize One-Stops. The number of people with disabilities that use One-Stops seems to be lower than what would be expected based on …

Case Studies Of Local Boards And One-Stop Centers: Levels Of Involvement Of State Vr Agencies With Other One-Stop Partners, Sheila Fesko, Doris Hamner

Case Studies Series, Institute for Community Inclusion

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) emphasizes coordination and collaboration for better service delivery between state departments of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and other One-Stop partners. Although WIA's requirements for VR participation are clear, the parameters of this partnership are flexible and depend on a variety of factors within each state and local system. Defining the role of VR has had its challenges, as is the case for many partners in the WIA system. However, there are numerous examples of VR agencies working creatively to establish effective partnerships that positively influence services for job seekers with disabilities in the One-Stop system. The …

Case Studies Of Local Boards And One-Stop Centers: Strategies For Maximizing Staff Competence When Supporting Job Seekers With Disabilities In One-Stop Career Centers, Allison Cohen Hall, Sheila Fesko

Case Studies Series, Institute for Community Inclusion

Since states began implementing the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, One-Stop Career Centers have had to address the challenges of serving all customers seeking services, including job seekers with disabilities. To meet this challenge, many local One-Stops have demonstrated commitment to and progress towards creating innovative practices that positively affect access for job seekers with disabilities in the workforce system. The following brief is offered as a tool for local workforce systems to help achieve meaningful employment outcomes for job seekers with disabilities. This brief is part of a series of products offering practical solutions for Local Workforce Investment …