Variance of vision reflects wider concerns about a university's role

Topical 'view from the top' article questioning differential perceptions between management and academics regarding the balance of academic roles and responsibilities

Food service in museums and galleries: Dreamscape spaces for extended contemplation of the beautiful and the sublime

Concerning tourist consumption, food purchasing is commonly regarded as a key purchase for those seeking a distinct, sensory experience. Suitably focused food service design promotes reflection upon the holiday environment's cultural differences, compared to that of the everyday, and many tourist domain food offerings can be seen to have been designed to amplify this effect. This culture-food service integration, however, has not been much studied relative to museum cafés, although museum and gallery visits also form a type of leisure ‘break’ from everyday surroundings within a culture-laden environment. This paper explores the ideal spatial design dimensions of various museums, art galleries and historic house relative to food service integration. It proposes theoretical design dimensions, characteristics and considerations for the spatial design of the foodservice offer, as divined from consumer narratives concerning the ideal holistic visit experience

The Industry Advisory Board Event - A Decade of Best Practices

As the leading global advocate of quality construction education, the mission of the American Council for Construction Education1 (ACCE) is to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs. ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the accrediting agency for master’s degree programs, four-year baccalaureate degree programs and two-year associate degree programs in construction, construction science, construction management, and construction technology. ACCE accredits approximately 100 construction programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degree levels. The Industry Advisory Board (IAB) Event is one of the educational programs offered annually at the ACCE mid-year meeting in February. Launched in 2010, the IAB Event has gained steady support and momentum from both the construction industry and ACCE accredited academic programs. The daylong IAB Event format includes multiple sessions that focus specifically on the needs of IAB members and the academic programs they support. The IAB Event offers workshops, seminars, panel discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities that have demonstrated proven value to industry, academia, and administrative participants, year after year. This event is unique in demonstrating practical and real-world examples, such as: • The roles and responsibilities of IAB membership. • Meaningful industry participation at the local IAB level. • Communication strategies to engage a network of industry professionals for the exchange of ideas in an open forum. • The tools, training, and resources necessary to create and maintain a “high-impact” IAB. The content of this paper examines the origins and evolution of the IAB Event; documents the progress of the event in terms of attendance; revenues and expenditures; programs, panel sessions, and workshops that have been presented; and outlines the value received by attendees in the form of evaluation surveys

Clear Advantages to Studying Abroad: So Why Aren’t Students Enrolling?

Today’s employers are looking for graduates who possess technical skills, work effectively in teams, think critically and communicate effectively, especially across cultures in addition to other qualities. One of the most important skills a person needs in order to be successful in today’s global economy is understanding and working with different cultures. To begin to understand cultural differences, it is important to have cultural training and to experience another culture in that particular country. One of the best ways for students to experience another culture is to take part in a study abroad course and to immerse themselves in another country’s traditions and customs. The Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Fellowship Study Abroad Program Report concluded, “What nations don’t know can hurt them. The stakes involved in study abroad are that simple, that straightforward, and that important. For their own future and that of the nation, college graduates today must be internationally competent.” 5 Not only should graduates be internationally competent, research indicates links between studying abroad and improved graduation rates, as well as employability. 13 While the total number of students in the US studying abroad is still relatively low, at approximately 10% of the total student population, this number is actually at all-time high, which also takes into count students at community colleges. Another study, Gaining an Employment Edge: The Impact of Study Abroad on 21st Century Skills and Career Perspectives, indicated that with “study abroad there was a positive impact on the development of a wide range of the 21st century skills, expands career possibilities, and has a long-term impact on career progression and promotion.” 14 Currently, at the author’s institution 9% of the total enrollment studies abroad. This number is close to the national average of 10%, however, in the School of Engineering and Technology only 1.8% of the total student population currently studies abroad. Why are the national numbers so low and even much lower in Engineering and Technology? This paper will explore what employers are looking for in graduates, how can study abroad help students achieve success, and the benefits of studying abroad for both the employer and the student. The paper will look at some reasons why students might not take advantage of study abroad programs and what can be done to change the attitudes of faculty and students on the value of studying abroad to increase the preparedness of students for a career in the 21st Centur

Industry Advisory Board Assessment and Evaluation

Virtually all academic programs in any given discipline have an Industry Advisory Board (IAB) whose purpose is to add value to the academic program. It must be noted that the term “IAB” is generic in nature and refers to any Industry Advisory Board, Committee, Council, or otherwise named advisory group. An IAB exists to advise, assist, support, and advocate for their associated academic program and the constituents of that program. Similar to what accreditation requires of an academic program, an IAB must periodically assess and evaluate their performance, which can lead to corrective actions and have a profound impact upon an IAB and the academic program. The contents of this paper describe two methods that an IAB can use for assessment and evaluation, namely IAB Self-Assessment and IAB Benchmarking

Synthetic and biosynthetic studies of some fungal metabolites

This thesis is divided into five chapters, the first two of which are introductory. In Chapter 1 the secondary metabolism of fungi is briefly discussed with special reference to the polyketide pathway. Chapter 2 comprises a short r e v i e w of the isotopic tracer methods important in biosynthetic studies, concentrating on the use of nuclear magnetic resonance techniques.Chapter 3 concerns LL-D253α, a 4-chromanonemetabolite of Phoma pigmentivora. Spectroscopic evidence has led to a revision of the original structure; both this and the new structure have been synthesised. [2-¹⁴C]-, [1-¹³ C]-, [2-¹³C]-, [1,2-¹³C₂], [1-¹³C, ²H₃]-, [1-¹³C, 18O₂-, and [²H₃] acetates, [ 1-¹⁴C] glycollate, [U-¹⁴C]oxalate, [5-¹⁴C] - mevalonate and ¹⁸O2 gas have all been administered to P. pigmentivora. The results indicate a polyketide biogenesis for LL-D253α and a two-chain pathway has been proposed to account for the structure. A spiro-cyclopropyl intermediate formed by aryl participation is postulated to explain the unusual scrambling of carbon and hydrogen label observed in the 2-hydroxyethyl side-chain. Possible mechanisms for formation of the pyranone ring are discussed.Chapter 4 concerns meroterpenoid metabolites of Aspergillus species. The incorporations of ¹⁸0₂ gas and [1-¹³c, ¹⁸0₂]acetate into andibenin B and andilesin A, both known triprenyl-phenols of A.variecolor , suggest possible pathways for the formation of the spiro-lactone moiety of the andibenins. Incorporation of acetate oxygen into andilesin A was too low to distinguish between possible orsellinate and deoxyorsellinate intermediates.The biosynthesis of terretonin by A. terveus has been investigated. Assignment of the ¹³C n.m.r. spectrum is 13 described in detail. Incorporations of [1,2-¹³C₂]acetate and [carboxyl, 2-¹⁴C]- and [3-methyl, ²H₃]-3,5-dimethyl- orsellinates indicate a triprenyl-phenol biogenesis, contrary to previous suggestions.In Chapter 5 the incorporations of gas into tajixanthone and shamixanthone, metabolites of A. variecolor, are discussed. The results are consistent with earlier observations indicating the occurrence of free rotation of the symmetrical elem e n t of a b e n z o p h e n o n e intermediate. The principal mode of xanthone ring closure is demonstrated. Evidence that all the atmospherically-derived oxygen atoms are independently introduced is presented and a pathway via an anthraquinone intermediate is suggested

Design of an intermediate frequency amplifier and variable frequency oscillator

Since the advent of the transistor in 1948 many technological barriers have been overcome in the field of semiconductors. Unfortunately, however, there is a considerable period of time between the discovery of a scientific phenomena and its widespread use and understanding by practicing engineers. The motivating factor which prompted this investigation was primarily the lack of knowledge which the author possessed concerning transistors. The selection of the amplifier and oscillator design confined the study primarily to the transistor. Considerable time, however, had to be spent in the study of basic transistor theory before any phase of the design could be effected. Statement of problem. This study was undertaken to investigate the theoretical and practical application of the transistor in a band pass amplifier and a variable frequency oscillator. The primary objective was to develope a unified design approach for both circuits. The specifications which the intermediate frequency amplifier was expected to meet were; (1) a power gain of 50 db; (2) a one megacycle flat response using stagger tuning. The oscillator was to be variably tuned and operate at a frequency of ten megacycles --Introduction, pages 1-2

Developing a "High-Impact" Industry Advisory Board

Virtually all academic programs in any accredited discipline are required to have an Industry Advisory Board (IAB). It must be noted that the term “IAB” is generic in nature and refers to any Industry Advisory Board, Committee, Council, or otherwise named advisory group. The sole purpose of any IAB is to add value to their associated academic program. An IAB has no legislative, administrative, or programmatic authority. The role of an IAB is advisory, exclusively. IAB members are volunteers who work cooperatively with the academic program and administration in an effort to share their expert knowledge of career-related tasks and professional competency requirements within the academic discipline. However, not all IAB’s operates at a high-level of effectiveness or efficiency. In general, a “High-Impact” IAB has the required organizational structure to effectively develop and deliver their “best practices” with associated quality systems for the benefit of the academic program and the IAB. In order to clearly define and quantify IAB organizational structure and operating procedures, the IAB Growth Management Model (GMM) has been developed which is based on fundamental management and organizational theories and leadership/management models. The basic hypotheses of the IAB GMM state that: 1.) IAB Outcomes are a function of IAB Managerial Proficiency, 2.) IAB Outcomes are defined as the number and quality of “best practices” conducted by an IAB, 3.) Managerial Proficiency represents the IAB Organizational Structure and Staffing, the IAB Planning Systems, and the IAB Quality Systems; and 4.) an increase in IAB Outcomes or quality of IAB Outcomes necessitates an increase in IAB Managerial Proficiency. The contents of this paper are dedicated to a critical examination and evaluation of IAB Managerial Proficiency. Suggestions, guidelines, strategies, procedures and recommendations concerning IAB Organizational Structure and Staffing, IAB Planning Systems, and IAB Quality Systems are also presented. The ultimate goal of this paper is to provide a means by which an IAB can achieve meaningful results to greatly improve their overall performance

Student Rating of Instruction: A Survey of Satisfaction and Uses

This paper describes a study conducted at North Dakota State University (NDSU) in an effort to measure the level of satisfaction and uses of the student evaluation process, from now on referred to as the Student Rating of Instruction (SROI). This study consisted of the following five (5) phases: Phase I – Input from the Students Phase II – Input from Administrators Phase III – Input from Faculty Phase IV – Data Analysis and Evaluation Phase V – Recommendations and Conclusion

Ferroelectric hysteresis measurements versus grain size and temperature on a PLZT ceramic

Interest in the ferroelectric properties of ceramic materials in the solid solution system lead zirconate-lead titanate (PZT) has led to the development of electro-optic ceramics. Various models, involving a complex interplay of compositional, inhomogeneity, and domain effects, are presented