Graduate Studies & Research:
Promote Student Research Day
Academic Affairs
Newsletter
DIVISION
ISSUE 04 / FALL 2015
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CONTENTS
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Ellen Junn
Editor & Art Director
Donna Cruz
Contributing Writers
Randy Cauthen
Donna Cruz
Bridget Driscoll
Craig Geber
Kim McNutt
Jerry Moore
Photography
Donna Cruz
University Communications & Public Affairs
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DIVISION NEWSLETTER is published by the Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Undergraduat Studies:
The First-Year "Dream" Seminar Program pilot is underway now!
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Graduate Studies & Research:
I'm a Faculty Interested in Applying a Grant! and Rising Stars of Grants for Research
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University Library:
Affordable Learning Solutions: AL$ in Year 5
24
College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences: Cacao Trade in Southern Mexico
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34
College of Arts & Humanities:
An Interview With Dr. Mitch Avila
36
College of Extended & International Education: Passport Acceptance Center and Campus Partners on New Master Degree Programs and Certificates
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Active Learning Classrooms Testimonials
AVP University Advisement & Testing:
Advising Summit
A Special Thank You to all the faculty and students who participated in contributing to the the Academic Affairs Division Newsletter.
Dr. Shari Berkowitz - False Memories
and the Law
Dr. Gurmohanjeet Bevli-General Physics 1
Dr. Corina Benavides Lopez - Brown & Black Educational Experiences
Mr. John Hsiao - ENG 110 Freshman Composition
Dr. Jose Martinez - The Economics
of Discrimination
Dr. Erin Merz - Health Psychology
Dr. Thomas Norman - Management Theory
Dr. Kenneth Rodriguez - Chemistry
for the Citizen
Mr. Richard Propster - Seminar in Strategic Human Resources Management
Mr. Dean Ramser - ENG 108
Freshman Composition