UW-L Seminar Papers

The effect of an educational unit on the knowledge and breakfast eating behavior of college students

Sun, 29 Oct 1978 22:58:59 GMT

The effect of an educational unit on the knowledge and breakfast eating behavior of college students Roe, Donna V. This study used 45 University of Wisconsin - Stout students, ages 18 to 25, enrolled in two Health Survey 366-101 classes. The design used was the pretest, posttest control design. One class, the treatment group, received a 3-day educational unit in nutrition. Each class completed a pretest and a posttest knowledge questionnaire and at the same time recorded their food intake for the previous 24-hour periods. The results were used to assess breakfast eating behavior. Knowledge increase was significant (p< .05). Adequate breakfast eating behavior, defined as meeting one-fourth of the Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances of the National Academy of Sciences, did not show any improvement. There was no correlation between the level of knowledge and breakfast eating behavior following this educational unit.

A Descriptive Study of the Department of Medical Photography at Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Fri, 29 Oct 1971 22:58:59 GMT

A Descriptive Study of the Department of Medical Photography at Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wisconsin Ersepke, Carol M. The study was made of the medical photography department at Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wisconsin in order to determine its purposes and functions. Literature pertaining to various aspects of medical photography in general was perused in order to gain a working knowledge of the field and to provide background for a better understanding of the department at Lutheran Hospital. Information for the report, was gathered in several different ways. Readers' guides such as the Index Medicus and Biological Abstracts were consulted to determine the location of literature commensurate with this study. Much of the relevant written material was located in the publication of the Biological Photographic Association - Journal of the Biological Photographic Association. The rest of the information for the study was procured through observation of and discussion with the medical photography department members at the Lutheran Hospital. In order obtain a better picture of medical photography as a professional field, information was sought regarding the foundations on which the profession is built. Such study included early history stemming from even earlier times which saw attempts to illustrate the human body and its functions. Because of the growing demand for medical photographers, efforts are being made to provide better and more easily obtainable training. The report progressed further with a discussion of training in the medical photography field, showing the various ways in which the individuals involved acquire what they need to know and understand as competent professionals. Some schools along with their ideas on educating people for the field were also discussed. By examining the legal aspects, it was found that necessary precautions must be taken by the medical photographer and his employer. A chapter was devoted to the law regarding medical photography. Study revealed that medical photography is in the process of attaining an organized professional status through a two-fold communication process--first, communicating through its photographic productions and second, by communicating and dispersing information about its production techniques.

Positive Effects of Participation in High School Sports on Academic Achievement

Fri, 29 Oct 1999 22:58:59 GMT

Positive Effects of Participation in High School Sports on Academic Achievement Nicles, Sara M. A review of the literature was conducted to examine the potential positive effects that participation in high school sports has on academic achievement. Specifically the review explored athletes' grades during season as compared to off-season, how the amount of participation is correlated with academic achievement, and differences in the academic achievement of athletically inclined versus less athletically inclined players. Research suggests that a correlation exists between being in season, the amount of participation and how athletically inclined a player is and the participant's academic achievement. Variables studied within academic achievement include grades, attendance, self confidence ratings and likelihood of attending college. Although correlations were found, none of the studies used experimental designs with random assignment and most of the studies did not look at why there might be a correlation.

The Development of Baseball as a Major Sport of the Wisconsin State College at La Crosse

Mon, 29 Oct 1956 22:58:59 GMT

The Development of Baseball as a Major Sport of the Wisconsin State College at La Crosse Kime, Robert E.

A Recollection of Chaplain Thomas Scott Johnson of the 127th United States Colored Troops and 36th United States Colored Troops During and After the Civil War

Wed, 29 Oct 1969 22:58:59 GMT

A Recollection of Chaplain Thomas Scott Johnson of the 127th United States Colored Troops and 36th United States Colored Troops During and After the Civil War Hartwig, Robert Norman The intent of this paper is to te11 the story of Thomas Scott Johnson, Chap1ain for the 127th United States Co1ored Troops and 1ater the 36th United States Co1ored Troops. He a1so served as a Christian Commissioner during his first year of en1istment. He refused to recognize c1ass distinction, race and co1or. The diaries, 1etters and notes of and about Thomas Scott Johnson are preserved in the Area Research Center located at Forrest R. Po1k Memorial Library, Wisconsin State University at Oshkosh. They proved to be a va1uab1e source of first hand information about the 127th United States Co1ored Troops and 36th United States Co1ored Troops during and after the Civil War. Other va1uab1e materia1 was obtained from the Murphy Library at La Crosse State University and the State Historica1 Society at Madison. Materia1 re1ating to Johnson's war record was received from the Library of Congress and the Nationa1 Archives located at Washington, D.C. Chaplain Johnson was one of the honorable exceptions among the chaplains of the Civi1 War period. According to Bruce Catton Mr. Lincoln's Army, there were too many misfits in that free and easy age, too many unqua1ified men, and as a group "with honorab1e exceptions" the chaplains somehow did not measure up. The 1etters and diaries of Johnson present the impression that he rea1ly cared about his fellow man regardless of the color of his skin and as a chaplain he strove to give spirtual guidance and equal opportunity to all.

A Comparative Study Between Black and Non-Black Students Relative to Leg Strength

Sun, 29 Oct 1972 22:58:59 GMT

A Comparative Study Between Black and Non-Black Students Relative to Leg Strength Sojkowski, Wayne A. This study was conducted between Black and Non-Black students relative to leg strength, Physical education classes from Rufus King and James Madison Senior High plus Francis Parkman and G. A. Fritsche Junior High supplied the subjects for the testing. The students involved totalled 316 in number and they represented three grade levels; seventh grade, ninth grade, and the eleventh grade. The first two grade levels came from the junior high schools and the eleventh grade level came from the senior high schools, A battery of three leg strength tests were used; the leg dynamometer, the Sargent's Jump, and the standing long jump, Each student was given three chances at each test, except the leg dynamometer, where only one trial was given. Only the highest score recorded was used in the analysis of data. The ana1ysis of variance was used with the B1ack students receiving statistically significant higher scores at the .5% level of confidence on the standing long jump, and the Sargent's Jump and at the eleventh grade level on the leg dynamometer. Non-Black students achieved scores at the .05 level of confidence on the leg dynamometer test for seventh and ninth grade.

Development of a student assistance program

Wed, 29 Jul 1987 22:58:59 GMT

Development of a student assistance program Desmond, Michael This seminar paper presents the development of a Student Assistance Program at Aquinas High School, La Crosse, Wisconsin. The program was based upon a perceived need to help students develop both personally and spiritually. The goa1s of the program involve creating a support system to meet the specific needs of the individual student. Featured in this support system are in-school support groups whose primary function is to address the issue of self-esteem.

An evaluation of the Minority Cultural Center program at the University of Wisconsin -- La Crosse

Sun, 28 Apr 1974 22:58:59 GMT

An evaluation of the Minority Cultural Center program at the University of Wisconsin -- La Crosse Jungers, Fred E. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Minority Cultural Center programming at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The investigation was directed toward minority students enrolled in the spring semester of the 1973-74 academic year. The minority population sampled consisted of 68 Ss (46 blacks, 14 native Americans, and 8 latinos). A total of 31 Ss (46 percent) responded to the questionnaire. The 31 Ss consisted of 21 blacks, 5 native Americans, 3 latinos and 2 others. Results of the survey revealed that there were no significant differences between under-classmen and upper-classmen evaluations when considering the criteria of personal adjustment, self-identity, and academic growth. The results show that because of the lack of participation on the part of native Americans and latinos, black students evaluated the program more positively. Black students as well as all other minority students participating in this survey feel that the Minority Cultural Centers should be utilized to meet the needs of all minority students.

A report of an experiment in individualizing arithmetic instruction in the fifth grade at Campus School

Sun, 28 Jun 1964 22:58:59 GMT

A report of an experiment in individualizing arithmetic instruction in the fifth grade at Campus School Johnson, Alta Verl Mackey This was an experiment in individualizing arithmetic to (1) identify problems involved, (2) to measure children's progress, and (3) to arrive at some conclusions concerning the value of individualizinig instruction in arithmetic. The experiment was carried out with the Fifth Grade at Campus School at Wisconsin State University. An achievement test was given before and after the experiment. Records were kept by the children and teacher. During the seven months of the experiment the mean grade equivalent changed from 5.7 to 6.9. The range of difference among the twenty-siX children decreased.

A brief historical review of some selected negotiations procedures between the personnel committee of the Board of Education, La Crosse City Public School District No. 5, et al., and the bargaining committee of the La Crosse Education Association, 1963-1968

Fri, 28 Jun 1968 22:58:59 GMT

A brief historical review of some selected negotiations procedures between the personnel committee of the Board of Education, La Crosse City Public School District No. 5, et al., and the bargaining committee of the La Crosse Education Association, 1963-1968 Dyar, Harold It was the purpose of this study (1) to outline briefly the history of some selected negotiations procedures between the Negotiating Committee of the La Crosse Education Association and the Personnel Committee of the Board of Education, La Crosse City Public School District No. 5, et al, 1963-1968, (2) to describe some of the problems relating to the procedures of negotiations, (3) to make recommendations for improving negotiation procedures. In investigating this problem, the minutes of meetings between 1963-1968 of the (1) Salary Committee, (2) the Classroom Teachers Negotiating Committee and the Personnel Committee of the Board of Education, and (3) the Executive Committee of the La Crosse Education Association were reviewed. This was followed by a study of the literature on teacher's salary negotiations obtained from (1) the Wisconsin Education Association, (2) the National Education Association, and (3) the American Federation of Teachers. A search for material related to the topic was conducted in the Wisconsin State University at La Crosse and La Crosse Public Libraries, and from the files of the La Crosse Tribune. There were some legal procedures, but not specific practices, that could be used to establish a set of rules for negotiations. There were too many differences in communities, leadership, and school board-teacher relationships which necessitate different practices in different local situations. At the date (July, 1968) of the conclusion of this paper, negotiations remained deadlocked between the board of education and the education association of the city of La Crosse. Nevertheless, it was the opinion of the researcher, that the representatives of the two bodies made good progress in organizing and making their start in negotiations.

The participation of the Twenty-fifth Regiment Infantry Wisconsin Volunteers in the Civil War

Sun, 28 Nov 1976 22:58:59 GMT

The participation of the Twenty-fifth Regiment Infantry Wisconsin Volunteers in the Civil War Fortney, Robert M. This paper traces tt1e Twenty-fifth Regiment Infantry Wisconsin Volunteers' participation in the Civil War. Its members were recruited from western Wisconsin in 1862 with an original strength of 1018 men and were involved in operations in the western and southern theaters of the war from 1863 to until the end of the war in 1865. The Twenty-fifth lost more men than any other Wisconsin regiment. But, a majority of them died from disease rather than from combat. It spent its first year of duty serving in non-combat situations in uncomfortable weather and camp ccnditions, which dealt a severe blow to sita health and morale. It spent the last two years serving in campaigns of important consequence to the outcome of the war. It participated in the siege and capture of Vicksburg and served under Sherman in his historic campaigns against Meridian, Atlanta, Savannah, and the Carolinas.

Early history of the Northern Wisconsin Co-Operative Tobacco Pool

Mon, 29 May 1967 22:58:59 GMT

Early history of the Northern Wisconsin Co-Operative Tobacco Pool Gates, Wayne An Early History of the Northern Wisconsin Co-Operative Tobacco Pool is a seminar paper written as partial fulfillment of the requirement for a masters degree at Wisconsin state University at La Crosse. Farmers in Wisconsin have produced tobacco for over a century. In 1922, to market the tobacco, growers organized the Northern Wisconsin Co-Operative Tobacco Pool. From the beginning the Pool tried to persuade growers of its effectiveness, while the tobacco buyers pointed out the weaknesses of the organization. Litigation between the Pool and the tobacco buyers followed. During the fourteen year history of the Pool the organization fought several contract renewal battles. In 1936 the Directors of the Pool decided to release members from their contracts. As a result of this action the Northern Wisconsin Co-Operative Tobacco Pool ceased to exist as a statewide organization. There has been very little research on this topic. Much of the information has come from local newspapers, tobacco industry publications, and interviews with people involved in the tobacco industry.

A history of interscholastic athletics at Washington High School, Germantown, Wisconsin

Tue, 29 Jul 1969 22:58:59 GMT

A history of interscholastic athletics at Washington High School, Germantown, Wisconsin Hudson, Charles M. The purpose of this study is to convey to the reader the development of interscholastic athletics at Washington High School, Germantown, Wisconsin from its beginning in 1957 through the 1967-68 athletic season. The most notable reasons for this study are to provide some insight to immediate and long range status of interscholastio athletics in the community and to provide tangible evidence of the various aocomplishments of the athletes, teams and coaches. The historioal narrative is divided into three time periods. The first segment includes all independent interscholastic athletios from the fall of 1957 to the spring of 1968. The second era spans from the first organized conference competition in 1958 to the spring of 1964. The final period is from the fall of 1964 through the summer of 1968. The related areas of research are developed after the three time periods. A chronological and topical approach is used in this study with pertinent incidents brought in whenever they were appropriate.

A history of interscholastic athletics at Pittsville High School, Pittsville, Wisconsin

Tue, 28 Nov 1972 22:58:59 GMT

A history of interscholastic athletics at Pittsville High School, Pittsville, Wisconsin Koula, Merna J. The purpose of this study is to convey to the reader the development of interscholastic athletics at Pittsville High School, Pittsville, Wisconsin from its beginning in 1925 through the 1971-72 athletic season. The most notable reasons for this study are to provide some insight into the status of interscholastic athletics in the community and to provide tangible evidence of the various accomplishments of the athletes, teams and coaches. The historical narrative is divided into three time periods. The first segment includes interscholastic athletics from 1925 through 1939. The second period includes interscholastic athletics from 1940 through 1959. The third or final segment includes interscholastic athletics from 1960 through 1971-72. A chronological and topical approach is used in this study with pertinent incidents brought in whenever they were appropriate.

A history of the Milwaukee Board of Womens Officials

Fri, 28 Jun 1968 22:58:59 GMT

A history of the Milwaukee Board of Womens Officials Kuhn, Karen K. A historical study of the formation, growth, and development of the Milwaukee Board of Women's Officials was made. The influence of the Milwaukee Board in establishing other boards of women officials was examined. The effects on the development of the board by some of the early board members were traced. Sources of information for this study were the constitutions of the Board, minutes of meetings, records of officers, records of ratings issued, and personal interviews with past and present members of the Board.