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Multiculturalism, Contact Zones, and the Political Core of Intercultural Education
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Sample From mid-semester onward students frequently tell me that suddenly everything going on in society seems related to what we’ve been discussing in our class, Intercultural Education. To me this is a sign of deep learning—they now engage differently with previously familiar phenomena. Below a...
Linear Algebra
Author(s): Kaiming Zhao
This book is intended as a textbook for a one-term undergraduate second linear algebra course which prepares students for both applied mathematics and pure mathematics, in particular, for Galois Theory. The students are assumed to have some knowledge on calculus, linear systems, determinates and mat...
Navigating Health Care Decisions in Complex Situations: The Privacy Management Challenges of Health Care Surrogates
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Abstract Conditions that impair patients’ communication abilities and cognitive functions often mean that health care surrogates make medical decisions on behalf of patients. These surrogate decision makers, often relatives of the patient, are faced with a variety of challenges, especially when i...
"Open Doors but Closed Communication": Talking About Work-Life and Mentoring in Academia
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Sample “Shit,” Justine murmured to herself as she opened up her research document. “I should have been working on this hours earlier,” she continued as she glanced at the clock on her computer monitor and back to the to-do list. It was already 11 a.m. on her research day, and she had yet to clock...
Examining the Impact of Nonverbal Immediacy and Nonverbal Teacher and Student Misbehaviors on the Academic Experience
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Sample As you reflect on your educational experiences up to this point, take a moment and consider the factors that contributed to your learning. Often, we initially focus on things such as tests or assessments, the rigor or quality of information being shared, or modes of delivery (e.g., face-to...
Graduate Advisor-Advisee Communication and Use of Interpersonal Humor
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Sample Over the years, there has been an interest regarding academic advising at the undergraduate level (Barnes, Williams, & Archer, 2010). Research analyzing academic advising has focused on satisfaction (Lowe & Toney, 2000), retention (Cuseo, 2007), and the advisor role (Petress, 1996). Resear...
The Joy of Drawing: A Mindfulness Approach
Author(s): DIANE GRIMES
The Joy of Drawing: A Mindfulness Approach stands out in the market of drawing books, with the inclusion of a unique approach combining how to blend mindfulness and foundational drawing skills. This is a comprehensive text designed to be used in a foundational drawing course in the classroom, onl...
When the Internet Becomes the Doctor: Seeking Health Information Online
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Abstract It is not unusual for people to turn to online resources when they have health concerns. Two common resources for seeking health information are websites dedicated to health issues and online support forums where people talk about health-related issues. Research shows that, in many ways,...
Community Relations
Author(s): Colleen Harrington
The relationship between the community and the criminal justice system is an essential foundation for the protection of the community and the rights of each individual. This relationship has been challenging through history and remains so. The intricacies of the criminal justice system and community...