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Thesis Defense for Joseph Purcell, MA in Anthropology
Joseph Purcell will present his thesis “Investigation of Histomorphometric Values in an East Arctic Foraging Group, the Sadlermiut” on Tuesday, March 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in B312.
Using Q-Method to Identify Student Learning Styles: An Interdisciplinary Research Project
Wednesday, April 4
12:40 to 1:30 p.m.
ILC 315
Dr. Trevor Hall, Department of Communication, will discuss the following:
One of the challenges of traditional student learning from an instructor’s perspective, involves achieving a deep understanding of how students learn.
This project involved using Q-Method as a tool to identify learner styles.
The authors adapted an existing learning styles instrument to a Q Method analysis in courses across three different disciplines: Communication, Geography, and Recreation Management.
Students of the Great Recession: Learning from an Intensive Undergraduate Research Training Project
Wednesday, April 25
12:40 to 1:30 p.m.
ILC 315
Dr. Arthur Scarritt & Dr. Sergio Romero, Department of Sociology, will discuss the following:
This year marks the maiden voyage of the Inter-Mountain Social Research Lab (IMSRL) of the Department of Sociology.
In a yearlong intensive research training program, faculty guide a small group of undergraduate students through developing and executing all aspects of an original research project, from inception to dissemination.
This presentation discusses the general contours of this program, and the challenges we have encountered in attempting to integrate teaching into a rigorous research project.
Public Policy & Administration Brown Bag Colloquium
The next PPA brownbag colloquium will be at noon on Monday, April 2nd in the 1st floor conference room of the ERB (Room #1127).
Greg Hill, chair of the Department of Public Policy and Administration, will be presenting on his research on immigration.
Please bring your lunch and join us and learn about this timely topic.
Canada Week 2012
The Canadian Studies Program presents Canada Week 2012 from Monday, March 19, through Wednesday, March 21.
Events range from a Canadian Trivia Contest to presentations by Canadian faculty and businessmen.
Taste of Boise
Looking to satisfy a sweet tooth? Then look no further. The bi-annual Taste of Boise will be featuring the sweetest treats in town. From cakes to cookies, this Sweet Taste of Boise lets you sample goodies from a variety of local restaurants.
The event will take place on First Thursday, March 1st, 2012, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Boise State University Center on Main, located at 1020 W. Main St. in the Alaska Building.
Taste of Boise is a fundraising event that supports student participation in national and regional PRSSA conferences. Local restaurants are providing a variety of Boise’s sweetest cuisines for the evening, which can be sampled for $1 each. Along with delicious treats, visitors can enjoy artwork created by Boise State University students as well as live music.
“We are really excited to add a new twist to Taste of Boise this spring. Taste of Boise is a great opportunity for students to reach out to the community. That is so important to us. It’s very rewarding to be able to help our local businesses gain exposure here in the Treasure Valley,” says Event Coordinator Max Forkner. “We are always so impressed by what the Boise restaurant community brings to the table. We couldn’t do this without their support and generosity.”
Satisfy your craving for confections at this spring’s “Sweet” Taste of Boise. For further information regarding Taste of Boise, contact Max Forkner at boisestateprssa@gmail.com or find PRSSA on Facebook at facebook.com/prssa.bsu.
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About PRSSA at Boise State University
PRSSA at Boise State University is a chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America, the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communication. PRSSA serves Idaho and the public relations profession by developing highly qualified, well‐prepared professionals through enhanced education, hands-on experience, and professional development opportunities.
A Tale of Two Counties: How Clark County, Idaho and Clark County, Nevada Tell the Story of Counties in the Intermountain West
SSPA’s Speaker Series
Dr. Stephanie Witt, Department of Public Policy & Administration
Wednesday, April 18
12:40 to 1:30 p.m.
ILC 315
Six hundred and eighty four miles of Interstate 15 separate Clark County, Idaho from Clark County, Nevada, but it some respects it might as well be a million miles.
These two Clark counties represent the extremes of counties in the Intermountain West.
Whether facing rapid growth or a long, slow slide in population, both must address their future using an antiquated form of government held over from British tradition.
This study examines how well suited the counties in the Intermountain region are to dealing with issues such as fiscal stress, vast tracts of public lands and energy siting.
Assessment of Student Skills and Abilities: A Critical Yet Unfulfilled Task
SSPA’s Speaker Series
Dr. Eric Landrum, Department of Psychology
Wednesday, April 11
12:40 to 1:30 p.m.
ILC 315
Many disciplines have identified broad learning outcomes desired in social science graduates.
Many of these outcomes focus on skills; however, many faculty are preoccupied with the delivery of content without concern for retention.
The reverence of content over skills will be gently challenged during this presentation.
Additionally, the meaningful assessment of skills is woefully inadequate in many areas of undergraduate education, which complicates matters further. A clarion call is issued with specific needs identified–ultimately, it could (and should) be social scientists who save the day.
Assessing the Process and Outcomes of a Family Justice Center
SSPA’s Speaker Series
Dr. Lisa Bostaph, Department of Criminal Justice
Dr. Andrew Giacomazzi, Department of Criminal Justice
Dr. Cynthia Sanders, School of Social Work
Wednesday, March 21
12:40 to 1:30 p.m.
ILC 315
The family justice center model (FJC) has been touted as showing great promise to promote enhanced domestic violence victims’ services and offender accountability.
This presentation discusses a multi-method process and outcome evaluation of the Nampa Family Justice Center, one of 80 FJC’s in operation across the country, which provides for the co-location of victims’ services and offender accountability through collaborative, problem-solving partnerships.