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Partnering in Communities active in Iowa, improving student outcomes -
Contrary to popular belief, student achievement isn’t exclusive to the classroom. And thanks to Iowa State University Extension to Families Partnering in Communities: Strong Families. Strong Communities program, and its partnership with the Iowa Statewide Parent Information Resource Center, more people are finding ways to help students succeed - outside of school.
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This announcement was submitted by Laura Dillavou in Administration, for release on November 18, 2009. For more information, call 515 294-3689.
Brotherson, Maude team up to explore skill sets in youngsters -
Call it a research rewind - HDFS faculty members Susan Maude and Mary Jane Brotherson are leading a new study that examines the self-determination skills in young children with diverse abilities. While research on adults is readily available, this study will fill a gap in the knowledge, practices, and strategies for developing strong skill sets in young children.
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This announcement was submitted by Laura Dillavou in Administration, for release on November 18, 2009. For more information, call 515 294-3689.
Welk thinks outside the classroom to engage students with community -
Greg Welk, associate professor in kinesiology, has conducted extensive research and outreach health programs with communities. And now, he's combining the research with teaching to create unique service learning experiences for students. Learn how Greg Welk is humanizing science with his approach to teaching, research, and outreach.
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This announcement was submitted by Laura Dillavou in Administration, for release on November 18, 2009. For more information, call 515 294-3689.
Hira provides timely credit card advice -
As the holiday shopping season ramps up, Tahira Hira is saying put the credit cards down. In a recent news release, the professor of personal finance and consumer economics in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies offers steps to break credit card addiction and regain financial stability.
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This announcement was submitted by Laura Dillavou regarding a news release by Mike Ferlazzo, News Services in Other, for release on November 19, 2009. For more information, call 515 294-8986.
ISU researchers explore reasons why restaurant workers neglect safe food handling practices -
An ISU research team has received a $600,000 USDA grant to identify learning and behavior issues that prevent restaurant workers from handling food safely even when they know better. Led by Susan Arendt, assistant professor of hospitality management and Families Extension specialist, the team will examine age-specific causes of the gap between knowledge and safe practices.
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This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis, regarding multidisciplinary team led by Susan Arendt in Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management, for release on November 20, 2009. For more information, call 515 294-7575.
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