Expansion of Arbitral Immunity: Is Absolute Immunity a Foregone Conclusion, The

With the increased use of arbitration in recent years, the concept of judicial immunity has expanded its scope to include arbitrators. As a result, states are currently enacting their own legislation regarding arbitrator immunity and are looking for guidance in how to do so. In response, the National Conference of Commissioners on State Laws has drafted two model acts, referred to as the Uniform Arbitration Act and the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act for states to utilize in formulating their own arbitration laws. Currently the Uniform Arbitration Act has been adopted in thirteen states and is being considered in four other states. Additionally, the New Jersey Arbitration Act ( the Act ), the legislation at issue here, was adopted from the Uniform Arbitration Act. While portions of the Act have already come under judicial review, Malik v. Ruttenberg presented state courts with the first opportunity to interpret the Act\u27s immunity provision. In Malik, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court upheld the extension of absolute immunity to arbitrators without considering the adoption of qualified immunity. Regrettably, that decision may have negative repercussions for the field of arbitration. By reinforcing the status quo, the court essentially gave its support and approval to policies that have eroded accountability and integrity in the arbitration process. Furthermore, because state courts may now look to Malik for guidance in interpreting cases, it will be more difficult to implement a new standard of qualified immunity for arbitrators in the future

Fertility Options for Women with Endometriosis: In Vitro Fertilization versus Surgical Excision or Ablation

Endometriosis negatively affects the fertility of many women of reproductive age worldwide. Some women with endometriosis are able to conceive without reproduction assistance, while others require medical intervention. In vitro fertilization and surgical management are available and widely used in the treatment of endometriosis associated infertility. In vitro fertilization has been found to be effective in women with stages I-IV endometriosis, with varying degrees of success at each stage. These varying results may be due to oocyte quality and availability as well as endometriosis location. Surgical excision and/or surgical ablation of endometriosis/endometriomas may also improve chance of successful pregnancy but has been found to decrease ovarian reserve and therefore decrease future fertility as a result of ovarian damage and decreased ovarian reserve. This project will discuss surgical treatment of endometriosis and in vitro fertilization in patients with endometriosis and the result of each on achieving and maintaining pregnancy.https://commons.und.edu/pas-grad-posters/1147/thumbnail.jp

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM EVALUATION: WHAT CAN BE LEARNED FROM STUDENT SATISFACTION SURVEYS?

ABSTRACT The rapid growth in the number of students going abroad has prompted a recent endeavor among international educators to begin the cumbersome undertaking of evaluating the quality of study abroad programs being offered at U.S. colleges and universities. In response to this increased participation in study abroad programs, the Office of International Affairs at Clemson University initiated an internal program evaluation in the spring of 2007. In collaboration with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, an evaluation team assessed the components of these programs from the viewpoint of the participants. This study explored the following question: When it comes to study abroad program evaluation, what can be learned from student satisfaction surveys? In particular, this analysis will look for observable differences in program quality as measured by the responses of participants according to the type of program in which s/he participated. More specifically this study attempted to answer the question: Do certain components of the student\u27s study abroad experience vary according to the program in which s/he participates? The results of this study suggest that different program types do indeed have different outcomes. The Office of International Affairs will use these results to improve the programs and services being offered to students. The implications of these results could be a significant starting point for the development of University international program planning, policy and quality assurance

Women for Peace or Women\u27s Liberation? Signposts from the Feminist Archives

An analysis of graphics in the Redstockings Women\u27s Liberation Archives

Lifelong guidance policy and practice in the EU

A study on lifelong guidance (LLG) policy and practice in the EU focusing on trends, challenges and opportunities. Lifelong guidance aims to provide career development support for individuals of all ages, at all career stages. It includes careers information, advice, counselling, assessment of skills and mentoring

Nearly 6.4 Million Californians Lacked Health Insurance in 2007 -- Recession Likely to Reverse Small Gains in Coverage

Summarizes findings from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) on trends in the state's uninsured rate, the underlying factors, and projected trends. Points to flaws in the eligibility rules for public coverage and outlines policy implications

Indirect contact and prejudice reduction: limits and possibilities

Here we review recent developments in the field of indirect intergroup contact, an extension of the classic Contact Hypothesis. Three forms of indirect contact are assessed: extended, vicarious and imagined. The strengths and limitations of each are evaluated. Although not as potent as direct contact, indirect forms of contact generally offer a more diverse set of practical solutions for reducing prejudice, especially in challenging contexts where direct contact may be infrequent or impossible

PHC and integration with aged care services: Challenges and approaches in Australia

Recent Australian health reforms highlight the role of effective primary health care (PHC) in providing coordinated, person-centred care and keeping individuals out of hospital.1 In the context of an ageing population and rising rates of chronic and complex conditions, there is growing demand for health services. Collaboration is needed across all service providers who support older people, including integrating PHC with aged care services. This RESEARCH ROUNDup highlights current challenges and approaches to such integration in Australia