Communicating outcomes of students\u27 evaluations of teaching and learning: one-size-fits-all?

Student evaluations of teaching are increasingly used to measure the teaching of individual academics in Australian higher education. The outcomes of these evaluations are variably made available to the individual academics themselves, to university management and to the public. However, communicating evaluation outcomes to each of these audiences assumes a different purpose and necessitates different objectives, foci and methodology. The need for these differences is sometimes forgotten with a &lsquo;one-size-fits-all&rsquo; approach in Australian higher education. This paper examines these differences and discusses some of the issues surrounding the communication of the outcomes of student evaluations of teaching.<br /

Speed enhancement of complementary MOS devices

Speed required for Sisyphus experiment on Pioneer probe was attained at supply voltage well within component limitations by combining supply voltage higher than nominal with low reactance interconnections. Speed was found to be far in excess of typical. parameters suggested by manufacturers of MOS devices

Scholarship of teaching: what does it mean for Deakin University?

This short paper explores the relevance of the scholarship of teaching to advancing Deakin University&rsquo;s mission and core commitments, to teaching and learning and to its staff. The concept of the scholarship of teaching is defined and a discussion of the relevance of the concept to Deakin is then presented. Some broad guiding principles for implementation are offered

Higher education research at Deakin University

There is much complexity to the term &lsquo;higher education research&rsquo;. This paper explores the notion and provides some background for ongoing discussion with members of the College of Distinguished Deakin Educators (CDDE) and other staff stakeholders at Deakin University

The returning serviceman

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University, 1944. This item was digitized by the Internet Archive

Integer Subsets with High Volume and Low Perimeter

We consider a certain variation of the 'isoperimetric problem' adopted for subsets of nonnegative integers. More specifically, we explore the sequence P(n) as described in OEIS A186053. We provide the first exact formulas for P(n) including multiple recursive relations involving auxiliary functions as well as concise and satisfying representations and even quasi-explicit formulas. We also discuss some of the intricate fractal-like symmetry of the sequence as well as the development of algorithms for computing P(n). We conclude with open questions for further research. Note this is a more developed, but more concise version of a previous arXiv paper arXiv:1107.2954 by the name "Sets with High Volume and Low Perimeter".Comment: 14 pages, 2 figures. Note this is a more developed, but more concise version of a previous arXiv paper arXiv:1107.2954 by the name "Sets with High Volume and Low Perimeter

Non-Profit Hospitals, Tax Exemption, and Community Benefits

Research Associate Heather Devlin explores the recent literature on non-profit hospitals, tax exemption, and community benefit laws and their implications for Georgia. (January 2009

Texas' historically underutilized business program : can affirmative action run on good faith?

The State of Texas has long been known for its thriving economy, but it has left many behind on its path to greatness. Systematic and deep-rooted hurdles have stopped minority-owned businesses from being able to flourish in the Lone Star State. Lack of access to capital and difficulty breaking into business circles that white men have dominated for years have plagued these businesses, curtailing their growth. As a result, the state founded the Historically Underutilized Business program nearly 30 years ago to address these barriers to entry. The program seeks to make “good faith” efforts to boost minority-owned businesses by proactively allocating state contracts to these businesses. However, without enforcement or oversight protocols in place, and no repercussions for those who sidestep the program, many minority-owned businesses see the program as obsolete. The statistics agree: the program has not seen any improvement in overall minority-contracting levels in 25 years. While some minorities, like woman-owned businesses, have grown under the program, other minorities, predominantly black-owned businesses, remain stagnant. The disparity has created a cultural and monetary divide between these communities. This rift has led to allegations of corruption and shed a harsh light on persisten issues with the state’s contracting process. Minority-owned businesses have been hesitant to speak out against the program in the fear that they will be blacklisted by the state agencies that distribute the contracts. In recent years, the program’s issues and the divide between minority business owners have come to the forefront of African-American legislators’ minds. Lawmakers are now looking for ways to incentivize the “good faith” program in the hopes that minorities will finally see equal and sustainable success. However, with 25 years of stagnation and no enforcement strategy, business owners are skeptical.Journalis