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Poce-Fatou, J. A.; Bethencourt-Nunez, M.; Moreno, C.; Pinto-Ganfornina, J. J.; Moreno-Dorado, F. J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
This article presents a lab experience to study detergency from a physicochemical point of view intended for undergraduate students. By means of a simple experimental device, we analyze the influence of the surfactant concentration in both distilled water and tap water. Our method is based on the measurement of diffuse reflectances of polyester…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Program Development, Laboratory Experiments, Science Experiments
Hancher-Rauch, Heidi; Hicks, Lisa – American Journal of Health Education, 2008
Objectives: This teaching idea is designed to increase students' understanding about the principles of a Coordinated School Health Program and apply these principles as they plan a community health program. As students work through the planning process, they will address many of the AAHPERD/AAHE Standards for Health Education Programs. Target…
Descriptors: Health Education, Health Programs, Integrated Services, Public Health
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OConnell, Meghan L.; Freeman, Matthew; Jennings, Georgia; Chan, Wendy; Greci, Laura S.; Manta, Irina D.; Katz, David L. – Behavior Modification, 2004
This pilot study was designed to evaluate the feasibility and the impact of a smoking-cessation program that would meet the specific needs of high school students. Feedback from focus groups conducted with adolescent smokers at a Connecticut high school was used to develop a tailored intervention. Intervention components included commonly used…
Descriptors: High School Students, Intervention, Stress Management, Smoking
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Delgado-Romero, Edward A.; Hernandez, Carlos; Montero, Helda – Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2004
This article provides a case history of the development of Hispanic Student Organizations (HSO) by examining the contextual factors (e.g., demographic, historical, organizational) that impacted HSO development at the University of Florida from the 1970s to 2003. We trace the formation of HSO of cultural, professional, and Greek affiliations. We…
Descriptors: Student Organizations, Hispanic American Students, Program Development, Higher Education
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Hawkins, Harry – Tech Directions, 2004
This article describes how to construct a laser level. This laser level can be made using a typical 4' (or shorter) bubble level and a small laser point. The laser unit is detachable, so the bubble level can also be used in the conventional way. However, the laser level works better than a simple bubble level. Making this inexpensive device is an…
Descriptors: Lasers, Physics, Material Development, Design Requirements
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Ingle, Grant – Academe, 2005
In this article, the author gives suggestions on how to make campus diversity initiative work. The author suggests making sure that the following conditions apply to a campus initiative before getting involved: (1) The communications about the initiative, on and off campus, are comparable to those for a capital campaign; (2) The initiative has an…
Descriptors: College Administration, Evaluation Methods, Student Diversity, Cultural Pluralism
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Powers, Amy L. – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2004
The methods and findings from a program evaluation of a forestry field visit for second grade students are detailed in this article. A pretest, posttest methodology was used to determine changes in students' (n = 133) attitudes and knowledge before and after the field experience(s). Interviews and surveys were conducted with students, teachers (n…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Program Evaluation, Academic Achievement, Forestry
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Journal of Legal Education, 1984
Small-group learning, it is suggested, has several benefits for law students that they cannot otherwise obtain. The work of scholars in the social sciences can help to better understand ways in which to structure and facilitate the use of small groups in the law school curriculum. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Law Schools, Law Students
Tarnowski, Susan M. – Teaching Music, 1995
Outlines a series of creative ideas designed to increase the membership and effectiveness of a campus music organization. Ideas are collected under the broad categories of recruitment, retention, programs, special events, and fundraising. Suggestions include partnerships with other organizations, mentoring programs, and others. (MJP)
Descriptors: Colleges, Cultural Activities, Extracurricular Activities, Fund Raising