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USO DA PROTOTIPAGEM RÁPIDA NA FABRICAÇÃO DE PRÓTESES BUCOMAXILOFACIAIS – CASO CLÍNICO
Authors: Coutinho Karilany Dantas , Guerra Paulo Victor de Azevedo , Papaleo Antônio Braz Salsa , Vieira Junior Jonas de Paiva , Guerra Neto Custódio Leopoldino Brito , Wanderley Caroline Dantas Vilar , Morais Maria de Lourdes Silva de Arruda
Published: March 2016

Este trabalho descreve um sistema que integra métodos de reconstrução tridimensional e técnicas de prototipagem rápida, possibilitando a criação de modelos médicos (biomodelos) através de dados tomográficos. Esses modelos podem ser manufaturados através de processos que são úteis em muitas aplicações médicas, tais como fabricação de próteses, auxilio em diagnósticos e planejamentos ou até mesmo para guiar procedimentos cirúrgicos. A Tomografia Computadorizada e Ressonância Magnética são duas técnicas comumente utilizadas para capturar informações da anatomia humana. A Prototipagem Rápida é uma técnica relativamente recente para produzir objetos com formas complexas, sendo obtida diretamente através de dados digitais tridimensionais. Estes modelos sólidos são construídos pela adição de camadas de material, camada por camada. Atualmente, vários processos de manufatura estão disponíveis comercialmente, tais como Modelagem por Deposição e Material Fundido e Estereolitografia e Sinterização Seletiva a Laser. A pesquisa baseou-se em um estudo de um caso clínico de um paciente da Liga Norte-Riograndense Contra o Câncer (LNRCC), localizada em Natal/RN, o paciente em estudo apresentava mutilações na região de pré-maxila, além de abertura de boca deficiente em decorrência de uma cirurgia para remoção de lesão oncológica. Este artigo descreve os procedimentos para a aquisição de imagens médicas no formato DICOM, a conversão desses arquivos de engenharia no formato STL e por fim a confecção da prótese via prototipagem 3D.
ASSOCIAÇÃO ENTRE O IMC, %G E A RCQ EM MENINAS ESCOLARES
Authors: Souza William Cordeiro de , Mascarenhas Luis Paulo Gomes , Tajes Junior Douglas , Muniz Marcos Aurélio Borges , Brasilino Fabrício Faitarone
Published: March 2016

O presente estudo teve como objetivo relacionar os métodos de avaliação da composição corporal IMC, %G e a relação cintura-quadril em meninas escolares. A amostra intencional foi constituída por 55 crianças do sexo feminino com idades entre 10 e 14 anos. Foi coletado o peso e a estatura para calculo do IMC, sendo calculado a partir da fórmula: IMC= Peso (kg)/altura (m)².  Na verificação do %G, foi utilizado o protocolo de Slaughter que sugere a soma das Dobras Cutâneas (DC) do Tríceps e Panturrilha Medial (TR+PM). E foi coletado os dados da circunferência da cintura e circunferência do quadril para cálculo da RCQ, utilizando a seguinte formula: RCQ= Cintura (cm)/Quadril (cm). Para o tratamento estatístico foi utilizado o software BioEstat 5.0, aonde se calculou a estatística descritiva (Média, DP e percentual de frequência (%)), foi realizado o teste de normalidade de Spearman para prever a utilização de testes paramétricos para determinação do grau de correlação entre o IMC, %G e a RCQ com nível de significância em p<0,05. Foi encontrada correlação significativa entre IMC x %G (r= 0,762; p=<0,001); e o mesmo não ocorreu entre IMC x RCQ (r= 0, 225; p=0,097) e entre %G x RCQ (r= 0,180; p=0,186). Pode-se concluir que existem correlações significativas entre IMC e o %G, o que se pode observar que não ocorreu entre IMC e a RCQ e entre %G e a RCQ em crianças de 10 a 14 anos de idade.
ANÁLISE ESTRUTURAL UTILIZANDO MEF PARA AVALIAÇÃO DA ESTRUTURA ÓSSEA DA ÓRBITA
Authors: Jesus Gabriela Caires de , Guerra Neto Custódio Leopoldino de Brito , Coutinho Karilany Dantas
Published: March 2016

A Doença de Graves é uma patologia autoimune causada por anticorpos estimuladores da tireóide que promove aumento das secreções desta glândula.  Estas podem gerar como sequela a Oftalmopatia de Graves, que é o aumento do volume dos músculos extra-oculares e dos demais conteúdos orbitais, causando aumento da pressão intra-orbital. Como ferramenta de estudo dessa patologia, existem diversos modelos de elementos finitos, tais como modelos com as estruturas de tecidos moles da órbita, assim como estudos de redução de exoftalmos após cirurgia e estudos que relacionam tamanho da osteotomia, com redução de exoftalmos e volume do conteúdo orbital. Porém, são escassos os estudos que analisam como o aumento da pressão orbital, devido ao aumento de volume dos tecidos moles intra-orbitais, aumentam as tensões no tecido ósseo. Diante dessa problemática, esse trabalho propõe-se a realizar uma análise biomecânica da estrutura óssea das órbitas de um paciente, através de um modelo de elementos finitos, comparando-se os deslocamentos e as tensões causadas por pressões fisiológicas e patológicas. Para tanto, foi feito um modelo de elementos finitos a partir de uma imagem de tomografia computadorizada e realizada uma análise biomecânica que permitiu obter valores de deslocamentos e tensões máximas de acordo com as pressões aplicadas. Foram obtidos valores de translação total e máxima tensão para cada modelo. Constatou-se um aumento de 6,5 vezes dos valores tanto de tensão quanto de deslocamento para os resultados relacionados a aplicação de carga do modelo com a patologia em relação ao modelo sem patologia. Pelo fato das pressões aplicadas serem de baixa grandeza, os resultados em deslocamentos e tensões foram de pequena grandeza, porém houve indicativo de concentrações de tensões nas paredes lateral e medial da órbita. Com este estudo foi possível representar um modelo com dados específicos do paciente, proporcionando informações personalizadas sobre tensões e deslocamentos patológicos na órbita.
CURSO AUTOINSTRUCIONAL EM TELESSAÚDE: UMA VISÃO GERAL
Authors: Figueiredo Alexandre Medeiros de , Guedes Tâmara Albuquerque Leite , Valentim Ricardo Alexsandro de Medeiros , Araújo Bruno Gomes de , Guerra Neto Custodio Leopoldino de Brito
Published: March 2016

O Programa Nacional Telessaúde Brasil Redes tem como objetivo melhorar a qualidade do atendimento e no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e ofertar estratégias de apoio assistencial que fortaleçam a integração entre os serviços de saúde. Isto é possível através dos núcleos de telessaúde e suas atividades-fim: teleconsultoria; telediagnóstico; teleducação; e segunda opinião formativa. A teleconsultoria desempenha um papel importante na qualidade da atenção, e vem sendo estimulada para que seja a principal oferta do programa como retaguarda assistencial para a Atenção Básica. Uma estratégia para a divulgação do programa e da própria atividade, é a capacitação através da teleducação. Diante disto, foi criado um curso autoinstrucional em telessaúde para que qualquer trabalhador da saúde possa ter acesso e possa se qualificar de forma independente.
The Mommy Trek? Working Womens Choices
Authors: Eisner Susan P.
Published: March 2016

A quarter century after Felice Schwartz urged companies to craft policies accommodating parental responsibilities or risk losing talented women, many highly educated women are leaving traditional careers. Is the 21st century workplace experiencing a Mommy Trek foreshadowed by Schwartzs recommendation for a Mommy Track? What choices are todays working women making? Do things turn out as planned? Will Family Friendly programs keep women from leaving? This paper presents results of a study conducted to explore the Mommy Trek.
Collegiate Athletic Opportunities For Women Under Title IX Raises The Proportionality Concern For Mens Sports
Authors: Compton Nina , Compton J. Douglas
Published: March 2016

Title IX of the Education Reformation Act was passed in 1972 for the purpose of providing equality between males and females in intercollegiate sports. Since its inception the disparity between mens and womens varsity athletics programs has persisted throughout American colleges and universities. Discrimination and equal protection concerns define the continuing debate of gender equality under the Act. Campuses across the Nation have seen athletic departments add womens varsity sport programs and cut mens programs in order to remain compliant under the Act. This paper explores the equal protection concerns of proportionality amongst enrollment rates and participation rates in intercollegiate athletics. The state of Title IX today remains clouded with questions by college administrators who, after over three decades of enforcement, are employing proportionality concepts as a measure to obtain gender equality in sports. The proportionality practice of cutting mens programs instead of adding womens programs may undermine the purpose of Title IX. This paper is an analysis of the Court decisions and lawsuits that characterize the controversy of Title IX and its legal application to claims of gender bias associated with female athletic programs. The study of this concern is imperative and will shape how college athletic programs are administered in the future.
Enterprise Accountants, Managerial Status And Gender Salaries
Authors: Bird Bruce M. , McCraw J. Harrison , O'Malley John R.
Published: March 2016

This paper reports on the relationship between salary and a set of explanatory variables for a sample of enterprise (management) accountants. In order to conduct the analysis, a sample was drawn from a large southeastern chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Based upon human capital theory and gender research, different groups of variables are regressed against salary for the 1) sample as a whole; 2) for those enterprise accountants with management status; and 3) for those enterprise accountants without managerial status. Each of the three hypotheses is partially supported. In addition, gender discrimination appears to be limited to non-managers.
Reconciling Employee Dissimilarity And P-O Fit
Authors: McMillan-Capehart Amy , Lopez Tara Burnthorne
Published: March 2016

Organizational diversity and person-organization fit have been found to have both positive and negative effects on organizational outcomes. These negative consequences of diversity are often attributed to a lack of fit between traditional employees and employees who differ based on observable or unobservable characteristics. The positive consequences of P-O fit are attributed to a lack of diversity within an organization. Thus, the question emerges: is it possible to have both a diverse workforce and one with high levels of P-O fit? If so, then perhaps it is possible to harness the positive outcomes of diversity and P-O fit and to minimize some of the negative consequences. We propose that the organizational climate and socialization tactics of the firm are a key factor in achieving balance between diversity and fit. We suggest that some organizational climates are better at embracing diversity than others and thus result in a higher level of P-O fit despite the degree of diversity among employees. In addition, we suggest that certain socialization tactics encourage inclusion and acceptance and thus result in a higher level of P-0 fit despite the number of dissimilar employees. Accordingly, we offer a framework in which organizational climate and socialization tactics moderate the relationship between employee dissimilarity and perceptions of P-O fit.
The Influence Factors That Affect Thailands Management Of Youth Reproductive Health Service
Authors: Anusornteerakul Sioy , Khamanarong Kimaporn , Khamanarong Suranart , Thinkhamrop Jadsada
Published: March 2016

The management of reproductive health service for youth has become an important issue during the recent year. However, management has no clear idea about the influential factors of concern to. In this paper, we will discuss these influence factors that affect the management of youth reproductive healthcare service. Mixed methods were used for data collection, including qualitative methods that were conducted by in-dept interview and analyzed by binary logistic regression. According to the analysis, we found six factors that affect the management of reproductive health service, including (1) personal expense, (2) communication within the family, (3) fear of parents reactions, (4) the bureaucratic process of healthcare services, (5) the limitation of healthcare services, and (6) healthcare providers. Then, we reduced the six factors into three group factors that we call three systems to explain these important factors that are of concern to management of reproductive health service. These include the personnel system, service system, and the family support system.
Immigration And The Labour Market In Castilla-La Mancha
Authors: Vargas-Vargas Manuel , Mondejar-Jimenez Juan-Antonio , Mondejar-Jimenez Jose , Meseguer-Santamaria Maria-Leticia
Published: March 2016

In the last two decades it has growing the scientific interest in the socio-economic impacts of immigration on labour conditions of native workers. The studies show that these impacts are generally very weak and they are relatively concentrated in certain economic sectors. In the Spanish case, the studies concur with this assessment but found some differences when analyzing the increase occurred in the last ten years, due in part to the sectorial composition and the different initial share of immigrant workers. With this framework, the main aim of this paper is to analyze the impact of immigration on the employment in Castilla-La Mancha. Specifically, we study the general features of the incorporation of immigrant workers, their sectorial concentration and if there is a "replacement" effect over the native workers.
An Examination Of Bahamian Respondents Task And Relationship Orientations: Do Males Have A Significantly Different Score Than Females?
Authors: Mujtaba Bahaudin G.
Published: March 2016

Leaders get things done through building relationships and getting tasks done in a timely manner. The focus on leadership of people in different cultures are of great importance to managers since they want tasks done in a timely manner and healthy relationships maintained with their vendors and customers. To explore the orientation of respondents in the Bahamas, this research focused on the differences of male and female Bahamian respondents. From the responses of 211 individuals in Nassau, it appears that Bahamians have significantly different scores on the relationship and task orientations. They are more relationship-oriented. The responses of 46 males and 165 females demonstrate significant differences based on gender. The information is useful for international managers and expatriates working in the Bahamas. Suggestions for future research and implications are presented.
Dont Dis Our Abilities
Authors: Hartley Nell Tabor , Sutphin Janette
Published: March 2016

No one questions the need to provide equal employment opportunities for people. Yet, often out of ignorance, employers and co-workers create a discouraging if not hostile environment for people with disabilities. Those who prepare students to enter positions in Human Resources are in positions to make a difference, The authors offer statistics, suggestions and encouragement for the creation of an even playing people for all people who wish to pursue employment opportunities and self sufficiency. We challenge those who teach to continue their leadership in creating attitudinal and behavioral changes.
Students Perspective On The Impact Of The Title III Program On Doctoral And Professional Programs At Minority Serving Institutions: An Analysis Using A Multilevel Rasch Rating Scale Model
Authors: Kaliba Aloyce R. , Powell Kimberly K. , Crockett Walter L.
Published: March 2016

We assessed the impact of Part B, section 326 of the Title III program using data from three historically Black Universities.The Title III program aims at strengthening the resource capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with eligible doctoral and professional programs. The lack of documented quantitative impact contributes to skepticism regarding program efficacy. A web-based survey instrument was used to collect data from students across five domains: research and instruction; technology development; facilities improvement; student financial assistance; and student services. A multilevel Rasch Rating Scale Model (ARSM) was utilized for data analysis. The students indicated that the program has intermediate to high impact on research and instruction and low impact on tutorial and counseling services and outreach programs.
De-Mystifying Inventive Thinking: A Survey With Pedagogic Implications
Authors: Clark Andre
Published: March 2016

Students on an enterprise course running in a number of colleges in the UK in which invention and innovation formed part of the curriculum were asked to complete a questionnaire immediately upon having an inventive thought in an attempt to establish the thinking processes involved. Results from those who had ideas that subsequently proved to be genuinely inventive are presented in this paper. The results show that such thinking is most frequently categorised by the thinker in terms that suggest it is similar to other everyday modes of thought, rather than anything more mysterious. The implication of this research is that accessing the kind of creativity required to begin students inventing is not as problematic as has previously been assumed, although it can be made so by approaches that fail to take account of the need for problem construction and the need to overcome the inertia created by the extent to which invention has been mythologized in the minds of both students and teachers.
Caring Leadership Applied In The Classroom To Embrace The Needs Of Students
Authors: Wilson Stefanie Denise
Published: March 2016

On a daily basis, teachers make important decisions that impact the learning and growth process of student development. One of many important decisions that teachers make pertains to the methods used to impart knowledge to students while maintaining discipline and order in a caring manner. Using literature and secondary sources, the author provides a view of caring leadership from a human intelligence perspective as a viable approach to classroom management. The paper concludes by offering a discussion on caring leadership skills and classroom management applications, as well as benefits of caring leadership to students, schools, and the community at large. The content can be used to help current and future educators become more effective leaders as they seek to enhance student learning by fostering an enriching and caring classroom experience.
Examining A Decade Of Reading And Mathematics Student Achievement Among Primary And Secondary Traditional Public School And Charter School Students: A Meta-Analytic Investigation
Authors: Erickson Matthew J. , Larwin Karen H. , Isherwood Robert S.
Published: March 2016

The current investigation will synthesize numerous studies conducted across the nation at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Meta-analytic techniques will assist parents and educators in making evidence-based decisions while adding to the research supporting educational reform and promoting best practices in both educational models. This study was specifically designed to consider a number of variables in charter schools relative to traditional public schools, including socioeconomic status, English language learning, school competition, and eligibility for special education that may impact student mathematics and reading achievement. The findings of the current investigation suggest that students in charter school programs are not performing as well as students in traditional public schools on mathematics and reading achievement examinations.
Development And Motivation In/For Critical Thinking
Authors: Riggs Larry W. , Hellyer-Riggs Sandra
Published: March 2016

An explicit link between the issues of development and critical thinking is provided by Elder and Paul (1996). In their stage theory of critical thinking, Elder and Paul argued that the first stage beyond unreflective thinking is that of the challenged thinker. The challenged thinker is one who has become aware of the actual role of thinking in life and of significant problems caused by unreflective thinking. This is in accord with our experience, which we will describe and analyze in this article. History and contemporary society are saturated with and driven by thinking, much of which is developmentally immature and disastrous. Scriven and Paul (1987) made the crucial point that shoddy thinking is costly. Our approach to fostering critical thinking deals with the issue of motivation to think critically by focusing on the costs of not doing so. We agree with McPeck (1994) that some course content areas are more suitable than others for fostering critical thinking. In the courses we will describe here, we are able to challenge students to think about issues that have significant impact in the social world. Our goal is to move students to recognize that they can, and should, become critical thinkers and that recognizing meaningful challenges is the first developmental step.
The Work-Study Experience Of Indigenous Undergraduates In Taiwan
Authors: Chen Shan-Hua
Published: March 2016

Due to the large number of universities in Taiwan and the increased availability of scholarships for disadvantaged students, the number of college students from indigenous families has been on the rise in recent years. However, many indigenous students still find it necessary to work part-time. In this study, indigenous students were interviewed to determine how they choose part-time jobs and the influence such work has on their grades, health, and careers. Based on the results, suggestions are provided for improving the work-study experience of indigenous students.
Academic Motivation And Approaches To Learning In Predicting College Students' Academic Achievement: Findings From Turkish And US Samples
Authors: Cetin Baris
Published: March 2016

The aim of this study is to determine if approaches to learning and academic motivation together predict grade point averages (GPAs) of students who study at Primary School Education and Preschool Education in Turkey and of students who study at Early Childhood Education in the US. The first group of participants included 166 third- and fourth-year students at Georgia Southern University’s Early Childhood Education Department during the 2014 spring semester. The second group of participants included 455 third- and fourth-year students who study at Canakkale 18 Mart University’s Primary School Education and Preschool Education Departments during the 2013 spring semester. It was found that approaches to learning and academic motivation together did not predict GPA of students who studied in Turkey or the US.
Faculty Perceptions Of Resource Constraints In Business Academic Research
Authors: Dotterweich Douglas P. , Garrison Sharon
Published: March 2016

Administrators and faculty are grappling with the relative importance of teaching and research by professors in higher education. While various opinions exist, both faculty and administrators will likely agree that research will remain prominent in the near future. Faculty frustration can result from inadequate support for research. A national survey of business school faculty examines support adequacy by type of school. Of the ten categories of research support studied, six are receiving less than adequate support. Administrators who allocate their limited research budgets based on the findings of this study will likely remove many of the obstacles their faculty members face in meeting the research objectives of their institutions.
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Authors: Dowling William A. , Alemayehu Tsehai
Published: March 2016

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The Efficient Use Of Technology In The Business Curriculum: A Survey Of AACSB Member Deans
Authors: Kooti John G.
Published: March 2016

This paper examines the use of technology in the business curriculum and classroom.  A survey of AACSB member deans and information technology directors was conducted to ascertain amount of technology use (e.g., use of computers and data analysis packages, securities markets and trading room analyses) and to examine the perceived effectiveness in overall improvement in student learning and communication skills.  This paper also examines the extent of use of the Internet to complement traditional course delivery.
An Integrated Business Core: Hindsight Evaluation And Recommendations
Authors: Borin Norm
Published: March 2016

Over the last decade a number of business schools have developed integrated business programs.  These programs have differed in a number of ways including the degree programs involved, the depth of the integration, and the pedagogy used to teach integrative concepts.  Until recently there have been few studies published that have reported the effectiveness of these programs.  A forthcoming study reports the results of an extensive analysis of a fully integrative business core program.  The program has since been discontinued at this school. This paper provides a series of recommendations, based on the difficulties this school had with running and ultimately continuing their program.
The Use Of Economic Impact Studies As A Service Learning Tool In Undergraduate Business Programs
Authors: Misner John M.
Published: March 2016

This paper examines the use of community based economic impact studies as service learning tools for undergraduate business programs.  Economic impact studies are used to measure the economic benefits of a variety of activities such as community redevelopment, tourism, and expansions of existing facilities for both private and public producers.  Economic impact studies when structured as service learning projects provide an experiential learning environment for business students, affording them with the opportunity of applying the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom while at the same time engaging in community service.  Such projects can expose students to the importance of corporate social responsibility and help involved faculty to remain current in their fields of expertise while providing pedagogical and practice oriented avenues for research.  Clients gain access to expertise in a cost effective manner.  When done effectively, service learning projects in undergraduate business programs generate goodwill and favorable publicity while helping academic institutions meet mission statements and address specific accreditation standards.
Web Site Accessibility At Institutions Of Higher Education: An Introduction To Accessibility Awareness
Authors: Calloway Linda Jo , Meraj Mir Abdul
Published: March 2016

The proliferation of information in electronic format does not guarantee its accessibility. The fact that many Web sites are not accessible to large segments of the disabled community has created a digital divide. Web accessibility is especially important in University communities, since the Internet and the digitization of information have changed the ways education is delivered.  Over 9 percent of entering freshmen reported disabilities in 1998. There have been significant developments in the field of accessible design, legislation and institutional effort to remove inaccessibility of Web sites. But this research reveals that by far the majority of people surveyed in a representative University community are unaware of these developments, although they are positive that removing any inaccessibility will be a wise and mutually beneficial step.  As aging of America continues, the number of people with disabilities is expected to increase.
Designing An MBA Curriculum With AACSB In Mind
Authors: Taylor Virginia Anne , Rudnick Martin
Published: March 2016

This paper reports on our investigation of how AACSB standards can be woven into an MBA curriculum. The result is a bold move away from functional “silos” and a radical redesign using a cross-functional integrated approach.  The Cotsakos College of Business’s curricular requirements were examined in order to determine whether or not they addressed the pertinent issues and were suitable educational criteria for conference of the Masters of Business Administration Degree at an AACSB international school.
Fraternization in Accounting Firms: A Case Study
Authors: Heinze Tim , Kizirian Tim , Leese Wallace
Published: March 2016

This case study sheds light on how to avoid risks caused by manager-subordinate dating relationships (fraternization) such as employee misunderstandings, retaliation charges, favoritism complaints, wrongful termination lawsuits, and sexual harassment lawsuits, as well as associated ethical risks.  Risk avoidance can be accomplished through a better understanding of the pervasive guidance offered by judicial outcomes and typical accounting firm directives. This case study can be used in the classroom to amplify the difficult issues that accompany fraternization in accounting firms.  The authors estimate that classroom presentation and discussion of this case would require a minimum of 30 minutes of classroom time.  Background information and inherent risks associated with fraternization are discussed.  We conclude with practical steps to mitigate those risks.
Assessing The Validity Of The Teacher Perceiver Interview As A Predictor Of Faculty Performance
Authors: Faurer Judson C.
Published: March 2016

The Teacher Perceiver Interview (TPI), developed by SRI/Gallup researchers, has been used by over 1000 secondary school districts to identify strengths specific to effective teachers.  College administrators have traditionally relied on resumes, letters of recommendation, transcripts and on-campus interviews with no assurance that this process will properly identify a successful classroom teacher.  Could the TPI serve as a valid assessment instrument to supplement current hiring processes and provide a quantitative prediction of classroom instructional success while screening out applicants who might not perform to minimum standards?  This research correlates TPI scores with other assessment measures to validate the TPI as a predictor of faculty performance.
Higher Education Should Have A Role In The Workforce Development System
Authors: Ulferts Gregory W. , Bossman Larry , Eisen Phyllis
Published: March 2016

In order to understand the Workforce Development System, we propose to review the history of the current workforce development system, discuss models and initiatives that are evolving, and conclude with a discussion on how higher education can be involved in research, community partnership, and programmatic activities.
Developing An Orientation Program For Faculty Who Teach In Cohort-Based Programs
Authors: Luke Gerri F. , Fabrizio Anthony
Published: March 2016

In recent years, adult educators have seen the surge of cohort-based programs.  This phenomenon has created many challenges for faculty. This paper will provide an overview of the development of a faculty orientation program and discuss the challenges of facilitating within a cohort-based program.
Enhancing Creative Thinking In A Case-Based MBA Course
Authors: Newman Cynthia M.
Published: March 2016

Improving the critical thinking ability of students is a learning outcome of many undergraduate and graduate courses.  While case-based courses encourage higher order critical thinking, students still often become rote in the application of concepts and theories to problem-solving situations.  This paper presents an example of a graduate marketing MBA course that was revised by integrating the creative problem solving process with the traditional case analysis process in order to enhance student critical thinking and problem solving skills.
What Should A BBA Graduate Be Able To Do?: These Competencies Are Essential
Authors: Caldwell, Jr. Robert W. , Moore Jan R. , Schulte Michael
Published: March 2016

University Schools of Business Administration are continually responding to the demands of stakeholders concerning the quality of the education embodied in the Bachelor of Business Administration degree.  This collaborative paper discusses the competencies that are considered essential from the viewpoint of four stakeholders:  accrediting agencies, faculty/administration, employers, and students/graduates.  The authors present and support their views on competencies—identifying, achieving, assessing, and maintaining currency—in preparing future business leaders.
A Comparative Study Between A Traditionally Taught Criminology Course And A Computer Hybrid Course: Does Technology In The Classroom Make A Difference?
Authors: Gutierrez Daniel
Published: March 2016

Hybrid courses are the latest trend in the academic community. Little research however exists on this new delivery method. This study compares the performance of students (n = 36) enrolled in two criminology courses taught at a community college. One course was delivered using traditional lecture methods while the other course was delivered as a hybrid course.  Using t-tests, seven variables were examined to determine statistical significance between the two groups of students. Performance measures included course requirements and final course grades for both classes. Course requirements were identical for each group. Hybrid students performed at higher levels than traditional students and t-test scores indicate statistically significant differences for exams and final scores between the two groups.
Using Rubrics To Create And Evaluate Student Projects In A Marketing Course
Authors: Amantea Cheryl A.
Published: March 2016

Faculty members should take the lead from industry and consider utilizing rubrics when they set out to explain an assignment to students and when they evaluate students’ project work in a Marketing course.  It is common for evaluation forms to ask the respondent to make a judgment of best (typically the highest number on the scale) to worst (usually the lowest number); the descriptive term and its affiliated numeric score is a rubric.  We are all familiar with rubrics and we use them frequently.  Faculty members who utilize rubrics when grading student Marketing projects will find that student understanding will improve, the process of grading will be streamlined – faster and more efficient – and their grading will be more consistent too.
Cultivating Professional Skills Across The Business Curriculum
Authors: Witt Jerome
Published: March 2016

This university has devised a scheme for developing a set of professional skills in its students by means of a series of experiential activities incorporated into business core courses.  Six areas of competency were identified as crucial for all business graduates: analytical skills, communication skills, ethical discernment, global perspectives, information technology/literacy and professional-ism.  The program overlays a set of lessons and experiences in the thirteen courses that comprise the business core, i.e. those courses required for all business majors.
Documenting Abilities And Achievements: The Use Of Professional Portfolios For Accounting Students And Young Accounting Professionals
Authors: Niece Jennifer M. , Amantea Cheryl A.
Published: March 2016

Requiring students to develop portfolios as part of the educational process is a common technique that is utilized by educators who teach various subjects from kindergarten through graduate school. Collecting course assignments and projects into a portfolio helps students see the development of their skills as they progress through school toward graduation. Portfolio development is prevalent in certain majors – such as art and education – as well as in certain professions - such as marketing and communication.  While portfolios are not typically utilized in the profession of Accounting, there are many benefits to requiring that undergraduate Accounting majors track their educational progress with a portfolio.  Doing so will allow Accounting majors to understand their learning more – make it less cerebral and more recognizable.  Portfolios will also assist the Accounting major to achieve entry-level professional employment.
A Model For Promoting Active Learning And Information Literacy Skills In Large And Small Classes
Authors: Simmons Rhea J. , Eimer Marianne B.
Published: March 2016

Collaboration between Education and Library Instruction faculty resulted in technology being integrated into the Adolescent Development course curriculum taught at SUNY Fredonia’s School of Education, fulfilling information literacy competency requirements.  Our paper presents a model for the practical application of implementing information literacy components required for each SUNY campus.  Our goal for an Adolescent Development course was to instruct students in the most efficient methods of library research while incorporating active learning strategies within large and small lecture classes.  Collaboration between two different disciplines yielded the formulation of student exercises on subject-specific research within ERIC and PsycINFO databases.  A Research Integration Project required students to compare resources, identify, and evaluate studies.  By utilizing peer-assisted teaching strategies, this method fostered active learning through cooperative groups and promoted critical thinking skills. Workshop effectiveness and the Library Instruction assessment tool are discussed.
Presenting Lengthy Problem-Solving Techniques With PowerPoint
Authors: Thomas Lynn R.
Published: March 2016

This article illustrates the use of PowerPoint presentations in teaching problem-solving techniques where more than a simple “uncovering” of a line-by-line solution is desirable.  A major hurdle in using PowerPoint to present solutions to accounting problems is getting copious amounts of material on the screen while keeping the font size large enough to be seen by students in the back of the room.  Several techniques for overcoming this hurdle are discussed and illustrated.  Two exercises involving the statement of cash flows have been chosen as examples. Lastly, the URL of the author’s website is provided so that interested readers may download approximately 100 PowerPoint slides if they wish to incorporate or modify these presentations for use in their own classroom.
Teaching Accounting Online: Dealing With Challenging Situations
Authors: Mwaura Muroki F. , Nyaboga Andrew B.
Published: March 2016

This paper chronicles the issues and concerns of teaching an online accounting course.  The issues discussed in this paper constitute the barest minimum that online instructors should address as they contemplate offering an online accounting course.  Analysis of the following crucial factors that impact online teaching such as, knowledge of the online process; technical skills of online teaching; online communication and moderation skills; confidence and motivation are presented.  This paper will present an analysis of teaching and learning issues, which may provide the basis of guidelines for best practice.  It is further noted in this paper that effective institutional support is equally instrumental in successful implementation of online teaching.
Action Research: An Approach To Improved Classroom Instruction
Authors: Hall Jennifer M.
Published: March 2016

In the teaching/learning process, the instructor and his/her method of instruction impact on the learners.  Success is also guaranteed when learners work in a non-threatening environment.  This paper seeks to highlight how using action research approach, a group of university students who were repeating a communication course were all successful at the end of the semester.  Students by establishing learning communities took responsibility for their learning.  Changes were made to the way the content was presented by introducing a variety of methodologies.  The teacher was a coach and facilitator to each group.  These changes were fundamental to the high level of motivation.  Attendance at classes and participation were outstanding.  The ultimate success in the course has resulted in changes to this and other courses in the department.
Professional Enrichment And Experiential Learning For Business Students
Authors: Ekmekjian Elizabeth C. , Taylor Virginia A.
Published: March 2016

College faculty members are faced with continuous challenges each day.  The communication of knowledge and motivation and participation of students remains a goal of all. This paper discusses these issues and reports on the progress of one business college’s efforts for continuous improvement. At the William Paterson University, Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business we recently implemented a new professional enrichment program designed to enhance a student’s college education with active learning activities inside and outside the classroom. The active learning approach emphasizes the students' role in constructing knowledge by engaging in inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving in a collaborative framework. Specific program examples are presented.
Mentoring: Who And How
Authors: Coll Joan H. , Raghavan Pravina
Published: March 2016

This paper examines the concept of mentoring, defined here as a process where one individual, the mentor, passes on knowledge, experience and advice to another individual, the mentee, in trust and confidence. This process is initiated by a corporation whose purpose it is to recruit, retain and grow talented people in their organization. A survey of the history of the process is reviewed. The benefits and issues of acquiring a mentor and advancing are also covered. Four interviews are reported, the authors feel that this overview of mentoring has many applications and need not be confined to the business community.
A Study Of Security Education In The Era Of Cyber-Terrorism
Authors: Lawler James P. , Li Zheng , De Leon Yvette
Published: March 2016

Cyber-Terrorism continues to confront the country with security threats.  Since the September 11 attack, academia has not fully implemented in educational offerings a deterrence strategy satisfactory to the government.  Though the National Security Agency has introduced Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education, as an appropriate education program, there are only a small number of schools in the country that have enabled their offerings through this program.  The focus of this study is to explore in survey the critical failure factors impacting the implementation of Centers of Academic Excellence education in academic institutions, by initially sampling schools in the Northeast Corridor of the United States.  This study contributes to the discussion of important considerations for academic and governmental officials to further enable security strategy in this era of the cyber-terrorist.
Personal Dashboards: A Cutting Edge Faculty Performance Evaluation System
Authors: White Jason T. , McLaughlin J. Patrick
Published: March 2016

Northwest Missouri State University, a two-time winner of the Missouri Quality Award and two-time finalist for the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, has a long history of quality in higher education.  Dr. Dean Hubbard, university President for the last 20 years, has pioneered the quality movement in higher education.  Northwest’s Seven-Step Planning Process has become a benchmark process that many other institutions have mimicked through the years.  Quality is truly the guiding force for our institution.  Many years ago, President Hubbard and his staff brainstormed the most important indicators of quality at the institutional level.  These indicators are continuously monitored and revised through a data management device that became known as the University’s “Dashboard” system, not dissimilar in concept to the dashboard of indicators one can find in any automobile or aircraft.  We have taken this institutional approach of driving and managing quality, and applied it to individual faculty performance measurement.  We have developed a series of job performance indicators designed to help faculty continuously improve their own performance, and to help administers monitor, track and reward high-achievers, and motivate those in need of assistance.
The Impact Of Technology In Teaching Freshman Economics: A Quantitative Approach
Authors: Sousa Kenneth J. , Mirmirani Sam
Published: March 2016

This paper uses a quantitative approach to determine the relationship, if any, among the use of information technology in a freshman economics lecture environment.  Over a two-semester period, students in four sections of economics courses were used as treatment and control groups.  These classes consisted of two sections each of microeconomics and macroeconomics.  The content for each course was delivered using several examples of technology (treatment) and conventional methods (control).  At the end of each class session, students were asked to complete a survey to measure their perceptions of the lecture.  The survey measured their perceptions of retention, ability to understand the material, testing confidence and other components, which would increase/decrease the understanding of the material.  After analyzing the survey data, there were clear relationships among the use of technology and understanding the lecture material.  The results suggested that certain attributes of technology (color, character composition, graphing) provided a positive experience for the student.  However, some components of technology methods showed little effect on the learning process.  Specifically, students did not perceive the use of multimedia as having a significant effect on the retention or understanding process.
Using A Web-Based Supply Chain Management Simulation As An Experiential Learning Tool Across The Business Curriculum
Authors: Haines Russell , Hough Jill , Haines Douglas , Metlen Scott
Published: March 2016

A web based version of the common “Beer Distribution Game” that facilitates experiential learning was developed and tested for use across the business curriculum. While the fundamental elements of the original paper based game were preserved, the web-based on-line multiplayer version offers refinements to game play, administration and debriefing that allow more focus on the learning experience and open possible applications beyond the traditional one-time demonstration of the bullwhip effect. The web-based supply chain management simulation was tested and refined in Strategic Management courses and Integrated Business Curriculum courses at two widely separated universities. Students responded favorably to the on-line simulation and were very willing to reflect on what they learned about how they made decisions, how worked under conditions of uncertainty, how they treated information and how they worked in the supply chain environment. The simulation can be used to demonstrate systems thinking and various other concepts throughout the business school curriculum including courses in Operations Management, Strategy, Information Systems, and Marketing.