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Phylogenetics and Systematics of the Millipede genus Brachycybe Wood, 1864 (Platydesmida: Andrognathidae)
(East Carolina University, 2010)
The genus Brachycybe Wood, 1864 (Platydesmida: Andrognathidae) belongs to an ancient millipede lineage that has persisted since the Miocene. The group displays a Holarctic distribution with species in the eastern Nearctic, ...
FACTORS INFLUENCING APPROACHES TO LIFELONG E-LEARNING AMONG POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FACULTY AND PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNERS
(East Carolina University, 2010)
The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the factors influencing approaches to e-learning of faculty, who directly instruct others, and instructional designers professionals, who work with adult learners ...
VENI VIDI VICI
(East Carolina University, 2010)
For at least the past four generations, my family has depended on tobacco as a source of income. The values passed down from my ancestors have had a great influence on my development as a person. This being stated, I cannot ...
Nascent Myth
(East Carolina University, 2010)
This is a written report of a creative thesis. The body of work presented in "Nascent Myth" evolved from personal exploration regarding myth and spirituality. Birds are used as the unifying element to present several ...
The Transformation Of Stone
(East Carolina University, 2010)
In this body of work I attempt to discuss transformation on three levels: material, concept, and expression. The sculptures created for this thesis were inspired by the physical characteristics of stone as a material as ...
Impact of Reading for Pleasure Versus School During Exercise on Affective State Responses
(East Carolina University, 2010)
Based on the distraction hypothesis, an acute exercise session provides a time out from life stress and serves as an explanation for why exercise potentially improves affect. It is plausible that not all exercise settings ...
STUDENT SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP : THE EFFECT OF STUDENT SERVICES STAFFING RATIOS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND DROPOUT PREVENTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(East Carolina University, 2010)
While public school teachers and administrators are focused on the challenges of growing accountability for improvement in classroom performance, they depend on instructional support staff, titled student services, to help ...
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE CAREER DECISIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN AND HISPANIC TEACHERS
(East Carolina University, 2010)
There is a need for culturally diverse teachers. Weiher (2000) studied the relationship between African American and Hispanic student achievement and schools with teachers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Results indicated ...
A COLLECTIVE LOCUS OF LEADERSHIP: EXPLORING LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH A PARADIGM OF COLLABORATIVE EFFORT
(East Carolina University, 2010)
This single-case qualitative study examines leadership in an institution of higher education using the Responsible Leadership for Performance (RLP) model (Lynham & Chermack, 2006) as a framework. The study explores how ...
COLLEGE PREPARATION : PERSPECTIVES OF SECOND-YEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
(East Carolina University, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to examine students enrolled at community colleges and universities in North Carolina about their perceptions of their college preparation experiences. The study specifically examined student ...