InSight: Rivier
Academic Journal
Volume 9, Number 2, Fall 2013
SERVING THE WORLD
TABLE OF CONTENTS [pdf]
Editor’s Note, by Vladimir V. Riabov, Editor
Associate Editors and Editorial Board
Reviewers for April 2013 – November 2013
RIVIER PERSPECTIVES
The World is Our Classroom: Global engagement initiatives provide students with unique opportunities to expand their worldview, by Julia Agresto
Global Experiences at Rivier University
SELECTED PAPERS ON LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING
First Doctoral Conference on Leadership and Learning at Rivier University (February 25, 2013), by Naomi Schoenfeld and Mia L. Manning-Osborn, Guest Editors, Division of Education, Rivier University
Effect of Peer Mentors on Academic Performance, by Elizabeth Bonin, Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Learning, Rivier University
Transforming Lives, Changing Communities: Arts in a Learning Environment, by Kuo-Pin Lin, Ed.D. Program, Plymouth State University
Leading From Autonomy and Internalization: An Examination of Race and Gender on the Leadership of a Culturally Competent White Woman, by Mia L. Manning-Osborn, Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Learning, Rivier University
Social-Emotional Deficits of High-Functioning Students with Autism: A Review of the Literature, by Kathleen Riordan, Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Learning, Rivier University
A Formal Literature Review of Veteran Acculturation in Higher Education, by Michael M. Bichrest, Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Learning, Rivier University
RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP
Prevalence of Potentially Pathogenic Bacteria, Protozoans, and Helminthes in Drinking Water from Sources Located in Jacsonville and Throughout the Matabonite Region of Central Haiti, by Susan E. Barbaro, Department of Biology
Understanding the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children, by Jennifer Murdock-Smith, C.A.G.S. Program in Counseling
The Lorenz System Simulation, by Maxim Sukharev-Chuyan, Souhegan High School, Amherst, NH
A Study of Cubic Spline Interpolation, by Kai Wang ‘14G, M.S. Program in Computer Science
Adaptive Bit-rate Streaming, by Ted D. Monchamp, M.S. Program in Computer Science
Advanced Case Studies for Numerical Analysis, by Vladimir V. Riabov, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Self-Efficacy, Special Education Students, and Achievement: Shifting the Lens, by Abigail Bergen, Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Learning
CREATIVE WORK
LITERATURE
The Voice of God (Part 1), by Larry J. Maness, Professor of English (retired), Rivier University
ART EXHIBITIONS
Christ in the Darkness: Georges Rouault as a Printmaker (September 16 – October 25, 2013), by Sr. Theresa Couture, Department of Art
RIVIER PROFILES
Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership
Honorary Doctors of Humane Letters
Rivier recognizes leadership of Vice President for Academic Affairs, by Patricia Garrity
Rivier University appoints Dr. Richard Foemmel chair of the Board of Trustees
Karen Cooper to serve as Vice President for University Advancement
A long and rewarding path: Shiri Spear ‘05, by Julia Agresto
RIVIER NEWS
Making News: The Latest News from Rivier Faculty and Staff (from Rivier Today, Summer 2013)
New Beginnings: Rivier awards 705 degrees at first Commencement as a University (May 11, 2013), by Julia Agresto
The Graduate Hooding Ceremony (May 9, 2013)
The Baccalaureate Mass and Undergraduate Hooding Ceremony (May 10, 2013)
The Pinning Ceremony, Nursing (May 8, 2013)
Events Celebrate Faculty Scholarship (April 8, 2013)
Academic Convocation (September 3, 2013)
New Offerings to Enhance Nursing Programs, by Julia Agresto
Senior Honors Thesis Presentations (Spring 2013), by Paul A. Lizotte, Department of English
Professional Seminar in Computer Science (Spring 2013), by Vladimir V. Riabov, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Biology Seminar Series (Fall 2013), by Benjamin N. Philip, Department of Biology
Rivier University Receives Grant from Davis Educational Foundation for New Core Curriculum
Partnership with Atilim University in Turkey Offers New Global Opportunities
Shaping the Future of Psychology, by Julia Agresto
Summit Brings Together Faith and Innovation
First Freshmen Day of Service Benefits Greater Nashua Community
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