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Showing 1 to 20 of 203 for “"East Tennessee"”.
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Classroom Placement of Twins Triplets and Other Multiples in Grades Kindergarten Through Eight in East Tennessee Schools: East Tennessee Principals Perceptions.
… kindergarten- through 8th-grade principals in East Tennessee (a) what policies guide their decisions regarding classroom placement for multiple-birth children; (b) what postsecondary training they have; (c) what sources guide their decisions; (d) what knowledge they have of the needs, …
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Habitat suitability modeling for Lontra canadensis in east Tennessee
… American river otter (Lontra canadensis) in east Tennessee and beyond. The focus of the present study is the relationship between otters and land cover. Using citizen-science, an analysis was conducted using ArcGIS and Maxent to determine potential habitat for river otters using presence-only …
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Alienation and Isolation in Interracial Marriages in East Tennessee.
… men and women who marry white men and women in East Tennessee perceive experiences of isolation and alienation from their families and friends as a result of their selection of a mate from a race other than the one into which they were born. I interviewed ten individuals who are or have been …
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Students' Perceptions of Multimedia Classrooms at East Tennessee State University.
… perceptions of multimedia classrooms at East Tennessee State University regarding technologies in multimedia classrooms, students' learning achievements, instructors' instructional methods, and students' learning styles. Two surveys in multimedia classrooms and traditional classrooms were …
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Characterization of Fresh Water Microalgae from East Tennessee for Biodiesel Production
<p>There is an increasing need for renewable energy sources to replace fossils fuels which accumulate harmful byproducts in the environment. Biodiesel emits less gaseous pollutants than diesel. There are various sources for biodiesel but they are unable to meet the existing demands for fuel. …
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Faculty Adoption and Integration of Technology at East Tennessee State University.
… technology of full-time faculty members at East Tennessee State University.</p><p>Four hundred forty-three full-time faculty from East Tennessee State University were surveyed. The total mailed and e-mailed returned responses for this study were 205. Eighteen hypotheses generated from 3 …
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Adjusting but Not Assimilating: International Students at East Tennessee State University.
… students from 12 different countries at East Tennessee State University who discussed their experiences as international students. Findings show that they are willing to adjust to the new culture and a new educational system, but they are reluctant to assimilate further. After they obtain …
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Discovering and Assessing Desired Student Financial Services at East Tennessee State University.
… services delivered to students enrolled at East Tennessee State University. The research was undertaken for institutional self-improvement. The research explored changes that have occurred in student financial services in the dynamic higher education market. The research revealed …
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A Vulnerability Assessment of the East Tennessee State University Administrative Computer Network.
<p>A three phase audit of East Tennessee State University's administrative computer network was conducted during Fall 2001, Spring 2002, and January 2004. Nmap and Nessus were used to collect the vulnerability data. Analysis discovered an average of 3.065 critical vulnerabilities per host with a …
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Adult Student Satisfaction with Overall Learning Experiences at East Tennessee State University.
… revealed that the majority of adult learners at East Tennessee State University were satisfied with all aspects surveyed on the campus and the institutions's commitment to adult learner programs and services. Although all aspects surveyed on campus received high satisfaction levels, areas such as …
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An Evaluation of the Using Information Technology Program at East Tennessee State University.
… Using Information Technology (UIT) program at East Tennessee State University. The UIT program, which all undergraduate students must complete before graduation, consists of satisfying a computer literacy foundation requirement and a two course UIT-intensive requirement. The foundation …
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A Study of Student Perceptions Regarding Attendance in a Rural East Tennessee High School.
… of 916 high school students enrolled in an East Tennessee high school.</p><p>The review of literature concerning attendance revealed absenteeism as a problem that either directly or indirectly affects all educational stakeholders. Data gathered from the student surveys indicated students are …
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Initially Budgeted Stimulus Funds for Special Education by Local Education Agencies in East Tennessee.
… by the 50 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in East Tennessee in 2009-2010. Federal guidance for use of ARRA funds suggested funds should be spent quickly to create or save jobs and support education reforms. Thoughtful investment in order to avoid the funding cliff when ARRA funds ended was …
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Trends in Sophomore Students' Perceptions of Academic Advising Services at East Tennessee State University.
<p>The purpose of this study was to determine sophomore students' perceptions of academic advising at ETSU as reported in fall 2002 and trends in sophomore students' perceptions of academic advising at ETSU from 1994 to 2002. Four research questions and seven hypotheses were examined.</p> <p>The …
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Reading Excellence Act: Professional Development and Teacher Practice First Year Implementation in East Tennessee.
… The study was limited to REA schools in East Tennessee during the first year of implementation. Staff and professional development activities were centered on the essential elements of reading and the educational term of “balanced reading” was embraced. The essential elements of balanced …
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University Image: Perceptions Held by Internal and External Stakeholders of East Tennessee State University.
… qualitative study was to explore the image of East Tennessee State University as perceived by select members of the internal academy and the external communities and to examine the extent of congruency between and within the two constituencies. Data were collected through focus groups and …
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Inorganic and organic geochemistry of the zinc ores of the Idol Mine, East Tennessee
… end of the Copper Ridge District in Northeastern Tennessee. It is a relatively typical carbonatehosted zinc (Mississippi valley Type) deposit. The ores occur as interfragmental fillings within carbonate breccia bodies of the Lower Ordovician Kingsport and Mascot formations. The paragenesis …
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Influence of a summer bridge program on African American students at East Tennessee State University
… Academy program, a summer bridge program, at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). Although African American students’ enrollment has increased for several years, this population remains underrepresented in comparison to majority groups regarding retention, grade point average, and …
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"Bondage or Barbarism," Parson Brownlow and the Rhetoric of Racism in East Tennessee, 1845-1867.
… Furthermore, during Brownlow's governorship of Tennessee during Reconstruction, Brownlow argued that slavery was economically deleterious to poor white farmers. These findings have important implications for the history of Appalachia. Most specifically, Brownlow's racist rhetoric suggests that …
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Erosion and Trail Building: A Case Study of the East Tennessee State University Trail System.
… biking, must be able to sustain both groups. At East Tennessee State University the trail system was originally designed for hiking. Mountain bikers have become the main user group on the trail system leading to erosion problems on certain areas of the trail due to trail design flaws. The study …
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