Prospectus, September 16, 2015

Many perks to surg tech profession, Speech and Debate Team offers beneficial skills, Students can apply earlier for college aid(AP), California wildfire incinerates homes(AP), ER receives thousand of Tricycle injuries each year(AP), Obama promotes search tool with college-specific data(AP), In Review: Jacksonland: President Andrew Jackson, Cherokee Chief John Ross, and A Great American Land Grab, Seeking ‘16 spark, Walker proposes vast union restrictions(AP), Coach, team reputation: Reasons transfer players choose Parkland College, Ellnora Fest celebrates iconic instrument, Miss Georgia Betty Cantrell wins Miss America pageant(AP),https://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_2015/1016/thumbnail.jp

Ecosystem services as a post-normal field of science

The ecosystem services (ES) concept is increasingly being integrated in to policy and decision making at all scales of environmental governance. Yet ES assessments are often characterised by high levels of uncertainty, are heavily value-laden and seek to contribute towards time-critical decision making and policy development. We assess the suitability of post-normal science as a broad scientific framework to guide research practice in such situations. Results of a literature review on the current use of post-normal science in ES literature are presented, and we discuss how the framing can contribute to three emergent threads in ES assessment: managing uncertainty, participation and knowledge validation, and dealing with value plurality. We conclude by arguing for the adoption of a post-normal science posture within ES research, due to its broad applicability, consistent philosophical underpinning and in-built reflexivity. A short list of questions is presented to help guide the application of a post-normal approach to ES research

Prospectus, November 18, 2015

Honoring our Veterans, Parkland College hosts Veterans Day ceremony, Parkland\u27s rebranding positively impacting students, Accessibility at Parkland Part one: Mental illness and intellectual disability, Dual credit program offers chance to get ahead, Great American Smokeout, Respiratory Care Club and Wellness Center team up to end smoking, Paris attacks lead Americans to wonder about US safety(AP), The Great Opportunity(Instructor of Japanese Language Parkland College), House speaker calls for ‘pause’ in Syrian refugees(AP), \u27Noises Off\u27 Premieres at The Harold and Jean Miner Theatrehttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_2015/1025/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, December 9, 2015

NUMBER ONE: COACH CLIFF HASTINGS DISCUSSES HISTORIC SEASON; Study abroad: Costa Rica; Parkland student body examined; 6 arraigned in kidnap of 2 college students; Vandalized menorah rededicated at U of I; The value of an education; Social media, the new megaphone for violent perpetrators; The importance of choosing your news sources wisely; Trump shrugs off GOP rejections of proposal to ban Muslims; Open mic hosted by Student Government; 2015 State of the Art: Ceramics Invitational at Gierz Art Gallery; Men\u27s basketball!! gains momentum, confidence on the courthttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_2015/1031/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, December 2, 2015

NO SHAVE NOVEMBER, Parkland Public Safety works to raise cancer awareness, Suicide awareness focus of Parkland-hosted event, Diversity on campus positively impacting the learning environment, Parkland record label looking for musicians, interns(For The Prospectus), President’s oldest daughter among those scoping out colleges(AP), HIV-positive doctor says his dog saved his life(AP), Free community college plans may be template for US(AP), Kids making oral history with StoryCorps holiday project(AP), Bears looking more like playoff team(AP), Former Parkland outfielder awarded Gold Glove, Interim chancellor: Illinois football needed stability(AP), \u27The ABC Murders\u27 As told by Parkland communications students, Harry Potter author talks about Snape(AP), Photographer Annie Leibovitz remakes Pirelli calendar(AP)https://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_2015/1026/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, September 2, 2015

Foreign language enrollment decreases, Professors take center stage in faculty exhibit, Alternative buying options keep textbook costs low, Campus resources help students struggling with academics, Married professors show students how to keep an open mind, Study finds peak months for college students’ 1st drug use(AP), Director Wes Craven dies at 76(AP), Sanders says he would be prepared to use military force(AP), Cobras looking to strike this season, Men’s basketball reloading for high expectations, Parkland clubs highlighted at Student Activities Fair,https://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_2015/1014/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, September 30, 2015

HOMELESS; Financial insecurity a real threat to community, student body, Dean advises students to use caution with social media presence, Local groups work to educate prisoners, Parkland Child Development Center adds butterfly garden, Ornithology exhibit reflects art, biology, Volunteer opportunities highlighted at annual event, Pope: Bishops who covered up for abuse guilty of wrongdoing(AP), Don\u27t get drunk: Advice college kids may not get from docs(AP), Q&A: Things to know about the deadly Seattle duck boat crash(AP), Cobra volleyball remains undefeated, Parkland College Music Ensemble to perform,https://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_2015/1018/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, October 28, 2015

Art Theater\u27s \u27Shocktober\u27 a scream for community members, Rainy summer yields fewer pumpkins, Personal identity, gender and sexuality growing topics of discussion at Parkland, Aviation team makes nationals, Professors share experiences with visiting Finnish educators, Many jobs available to those with associate degrees, Area high schools visit arts dept. at Parkland, Are you reading this? Print news changing ways to remain relevant, GOP says Trump tops list of electable(AP), Women\u27s soccer dominates Lynx 10-0, Happy Halloween! Local Halloween haunts and fall activitieshttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_2015/1022/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, November 4, 2015

44 percent of college students reported feeling symptoms of depression, Former student cycles for a cause, Local entrepreneur Sean Baird visits Parkland, From Egypt to Illinois: The travels of a Parkland professor, Math literacy course good option for non-stem majors, More cases of E. coli expected in Washington, Oregon(AP), New push for pint-sized medical devices to treat sick kids(AP), Police backlash pressures Tarantino’s ‘Hateful Eight’(AP), Marley\u27s heirs control rights on images of Bob Marley(AP), Sanders spends $2M on 1st campaign(AP), In Review: ‘Lesser Beasts: A History of the Humble Pig’ by Mark Essig, Rod Lovett talks Parkland successhttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_2015/1023/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, September 23, 2015

New service educated students about college loans, for free, Community colleges provide unique experience for students, More students encouraged to apply for aid, Parkland changing format for placement testing, \u27selfie\u27 program highlights local museum community, Jury weighs whether cliff death was murder or mishap(AP), For Walker, a cascade of troubles ends campaign(AP), GOP’s Fiorina shows off lighter side on ‘The Tonight Show’(AP), Cobras softball take two from DACC, Next era of Parkland Golf begins, Pygmalion Music Festival returns to C-U, NYC street art makes statement for human rights in Iran(AP)https://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_2015/1017/thumbnail.jp