Bridging The Gaps

Author : Institute of Medicine,Committee on Community-Based Drug Treatment
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1998-08-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309173926

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Bridging the Gap Between Practice and Research by Institute of Medicine,Committee on Community-Based Drug Treatment Pdf

Today, most substance abuse treatment is administered by community-based organizations. If providers could readily incorporate the most recent advances in understanding the mechanisms of addiction and treatment, the treatment would be much more effective and efficient. The gap between research findings and everyday treatment practice represents an enormous missed opportunity at this exciting time in this field. Informed by real-life experiences in addiction treatment including workshops and site visits, Bridging the Gap Between Practice and Research examines why research remains remote from treatment and makes specific recommendations to community providers, federal and state agencies, and other decision-makers. The book outlines concrete strategies for building and disseminating knowledge about addiction; for linking research, policy development, and everyday treatment implementation; and for helping drug treatment consumers become more informed advocates. In candid language, the committee discusses the policy barriers and the human attitudesâ€"the stigma, suspicion, and skepticismâ€"that often hinder progress in addiction treatment. The book identifies the obstacles to effective collaboration among the research, treatment, and policy sectors; evaluates models to address these barriers; and looks in detail at the issue from the perspective of the community-based provider and the researcher.

Author : James E. Rosenbaum,Caitlin E. Ahearn,Janet E. Rosenbaum
Publisher : Russell Sage Foundation
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780871547439

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Bridging the Gaps by James E. Rosenbaum,Caitlin E. Ahearn,Janet E. Rosenbaum Pdf

College-for-all has become the new American dream. Most high school students today express a desire to attend college, and 90% of on-time high school graduates enroll in higher education in the eight years following high school. Yet, degree completion rates remain low for non-traditional students—students who are older, low-income, or have poor academic achievement—even at community colleges that endeavor to serve them. What can colleges do to reduce dropouts? In Bridging the Gaps, education scholars James Rosenbaum, Caitlin Ahearn, and Janet Rosenbaum argue that when institutions focus only on bachelor’s degrees and traditional college procedures, they ignore other pathways to educational and career success. Using multiple longitudinal studies, the authors evaluate the shortcomings and successes of community colleges and investigate how these institutions can promote alternatives to BAs and traditional college procedures to increase graduation rates and improve job payoffs. The authors find that sub-baccalaureate credentials—associate degrees and college certificates—can improve employment outcomes. Young adults who complete these credentials have higher employment rates, earnings, autonomy, career opportunities, and job satisfaction than those who enroll but do not complete credentials. Sub-BA credentials can be completed at community college in less time than bachelor’s degrees, making them an affordable option for many low-income students. Bridging the Gaps shows that when community colleges overemphasize bachelor’s degrees, they tend to funnel resources into remedial programs, and try to get low-performing students on track for a BA. Yet, remedial programs have inconsistent success rates and can create unrealistic expectations, leading struggling students to drop out before completing any degree. The authors show that colleges can devise procedures that reduce remedial placements and help students discover unseen abilities, attain valued credentials, get good jobs, and progress on degree ladders to higher credentials. To turn college-for-all into a reality, community college students must be aware of their multiple credential and career options. Bridging the Gaps shows how colleges can create new pathways for non-traditional students to achieve success in their schooling and careers.

Author : Katie McCleary,Jennifer Edwards
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781264269129

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Bridge the Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools to Transform Work Relationships From Challenging to Collaborative by Katie McCleary,Jennifer Edwards Pdf

Tap the psychology of human connection to drive meaningful workplace communication Human beings are born to connect—but in today’s increasingly polarized world, we’re losing sight of the importance of building and maintaining professional relationships. And that’s bad for business. In Bridge the Gap, two prominent Fortune 500 coaches explore how your biology and biography define and refine your behavior in relationships where you struggle to connect. Focusing on personal responsibility and awareness, meta-cognition, and curiosity, they provide a reliable and replicable framework to enhance open communication. And they illuminate the inner workings of the human brain and mind, and how they impact the way you connect, communicate, and collaborate. Inside, you’ll find eye-opening techniques to help you: Master your biological reactions when pressure, stress, and anxiety hijack your efforts to connect Understand how you and others can better learn from and listen to each other Lead with curiosity in all your communication strategies and learn how to give authentic feedback Feel more comfortable working on diverse team and embrace all cultural backgrounds What makes this book different from others is that it focuses on the how rather than just the why of fostering better communication. And, whether you’re entry level staff or a C-Suite executive, these techniques can be applied at all levels and all capacities. Filled with practical exercises, colorful stories, and illustrative case studies, Bridge the Gap reveals how to harness the real and raw power of your mind to build solid workplace relationships in any situation.

Author : Doug Newsom
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781405144117

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Bridging the Gaps in Global Communication by Doug Newsom Pdf

This major textbook for a growing area of study provides the reader with the framework necessary for understanding the implications of communication in the global media marketplace. Using practical examples, Newsom offers students and media professionals an indispensable guide to mastering the art of international and intercultural communication. Key features include: Addresses an important subject that few other books do: how to communicate in the global media marketplace at both the interpersonal and public level Explores mass modes of communication including advertising, public relations, the Internet, news, and magazines Rich with real life examples, chosen to appeal to students Draws on the author's experiences teaching media and public relations across Asia, Africa, and Europe Examines the factors that are influencing cross-cultural communication, bringing together practical, philosophical, and theoretical approaches to various types of interaction. Bridging the Gaps in Global Communication is accompanied by an instructor’s manual, available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/newsom.

Author : Tara Hefferan,Julie Adkins,Laurie A. Occhipinti
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0739132873

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Bridging the Gaps by Tara Hefferan,Julie Adkins,Laurie A. Occhipinti Pdf

As neoliberal philosophies and economic models spread across the globe, faith-based non-governmental ("third-sector") organizations have proliferated. They increasingly fill the gaps born of state neglect by designing and delivering social services and development programming. This collection shines a much-needed critical light onto these organizations by exploring the varied ways that faith-based organizations attempt to mend the fissures and mitigate the effects of neoliberal capitalism and development practices on the poor and powerless. The essays--grounded in empirical case studies--cover such topics as the meaning of "faith-based" development, evaluations of faith-based versus secular approaches, the influence of faith-orientation on program formulation and delivery, and examinations of faith-based organizations' impacts on structural inequality and poverty alleviation. Bridging the Gaps demonstrates the vital importance of ethnography for understanding the particular role of faith-based agencies in Latin America, revealing both the promise and the limitations of this "new" mode of development.

Author : Calvin Cassady
Publisher : Inspiring Voices
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462404940

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Bridging the Gap by Calvin Cassady Pdf

What happens when you die? How does one transcend mankind to heavenly being, the known to the eternal mystery? One spring day in 1971, Calvin Cassady, a southwest Missouri teenager, was a victim in an unexplained automobile accident on a curvy Ozark mountain roadway. The impact caused the car that Calvin was a passenger in to burst into flames, plunging him into a clouded existence that included a walk through the valley of the shadow of death, leaving him on the threshold of eternal life. Eternity surrounded him and filled him with an absolute certainty of heaven. Standing before the Master and all his creation Calvin became troubled with the vision of his judgment and the life that he brought with him. Consumed with feelings of emptiness, he needed fulfillment. Bridging the Gap is the story of that miraculous event and the life of fulfillment that followed. Experience that fulfillment through Calvins spouse, his children, his students, his friends, and through the lives of total strangers as they became players in the great spiritual adventures of his life. Observe as the Holy Spirit guides Calvin through natural disasters and serious health issues, and feel the love as he takes into the mission field. Bridging the Gap celebrates the ordinary and illustrates the extraordinary results that occur during a lifetime lived for Christ. While you continue your spiritual journey, remember that faith, hope, and love conquer all. May your journey be fruitful, and may Gods peace be with you.

Author : Sara E. Langworthy
Publisher : Redleaf Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781605543895

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Bridging the Relationship Gap by Sara E. Langworthy Pdf

Relationships play an important role in human development, especially in the first years of life. Bridging the Relationship Gap provides caregivers tools and encouragement to be the strong, positive, and nurturing adult these children need in order to thrive. Learn more about the factors that contribute to the achievement and relationship gap, including ecological, biological, and cultural differences. Most importantly, find many tools and resources to help you more effectively deal with the tough situations and become each child's strongest ally. Sara Langworthy, PhD, currently serves as policy coordinator for Extension Children, Youth, and Family Consortium at the University of Minnesota.

Author : Thomas Quartier
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Funeral service
ISBN : 9783825807467

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Bridging the Gaps by Thomas Quartier Pdf

Funeral rites help people to cope with their loss and express their religious needs. Even in a secularised society such as that in the Netherlands large groups of people still fall back on ecclesiastic rites when a loved one dies. But how does one explain that there are more people participating in church funerals than people who assign religion a focal place in their lives? How do present-day funeral-goers regard the rites in which they participate? Does the rite actually help them to bridge the gaps left by the deceased? This study considers such questions from the angle of ritual and liturgical studies by way of empirical research into perceptions of present-day church funerals in the Netherlands.

Author : Nils Ringe,Jennifer Nicoll Victor,Christopher Jan Carman
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780472118809

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Bridging the Information Gap by Nils Ringe,Jennifer Nicoll Victor,Christopher Jan Carman Pdf

By cutting across party and committee lines, legislative member organizations facilitate the flow of vital information

Author : Edward Hurst,Martin Gould
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-08
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781848002906

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Bridging the Gap to University Mathematics by Edward Hurst,Martin Gould Pdf

Helps to ease the transition between school/college and university mathematics by (re)introducing readers to a range of topics that they will meet in the first year of a degree course in the mathematical sciences, refreshing their knowledge of basic techniques and focussing on areas that are often perceived as the most challenging. Each chapter starts with a "Test Yourself" section so that readers can monitor their progress and readily identify areas where their understanding is incomplete. A range of exercises, complete with full solutions, makes the book ideal for self-study.

Author : Huertas-Abril, Cristina-Aránzazu,Gómez-Parra, María Elena
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781799812210

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International Approaches to Bridging the Language Gap by Huertas-Abril, Cristina-Aránzazu,Gómez-Parra, María Elena Pdf

In the age of information, an essential priority in the context of international education is the development of language learning and its inconsistencies. The gap between language and education has intermittently grown through time, with mistaken assumptions about how linguistic shortcomings are being solved around the world. Research on comparative educational approaches to teaching verbiage and the foundation of future language development are instrumental in positively impacting the global narrative of dialectal education. International Approaches to Bridging the Language Gap is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of second language teaching as well as social developments regarding intercultural learning. While highlighting topics including curricular approaches, digital competence, and linguistic disparities, this book is ideally designed for language instructors, linguists, teachers, researchers, public administrators, cultural centers, policymakers, government officials, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on the latest advancements of multilingual education.

Author : Ramlall, Sunil,Cross, Ted,Love, Michelle
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799882770

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Handbook of Research on Future of Work and Education: Implications for Curriculum Delivery and Work Design by Ramlall, Sunil,Cross, Ted,Love, Michelle Pdf

Higher education has changed significantly over time. In particular, traditional face-to-face degrees are being revamped in a bid to ensure they stay relevant in the 21st century and are now offered online. The transition for many universities to online learning has been painful—only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing many in-person students to join their virtual peers and professors to learn new technologies and techniques to educate. Moreover, work has also changed with little doubt as to the impact of digital communication, remote work, and societal change on the nature of work itself. There are arguments to be made for organizations to become more agile, flexible, entrepreneurial, and creative. As such, work and education are both traversing a path of immense changes, adapting to global trends and consumer preferences. The Handbook of Research on Future of Work and Education: Implications for Curriculum Delivery and Work Design is a comprehensive reference book that analyzes the realities of higher education today, strategies that ensure the success of academic institutions, and factors that lead to student success. In particular, the book addresses essentials of online learning, strategies to ensure the success of online degrees and courses, effective course development practices, key support mechanisms for students, and ensuring student success in online degree programs. Furthermore, the book addresses the future of work, preferences of employees, and how work can be re-designed to create further employee satisfaction, engagement, and increase productivity. In particular, the book covers insights that ensure that remote employees feel valued, included, and are being provided relevant support to thrive in their roles. Covering topics such as course development, motivating online learners, and virtual environments, this text is essential for academicians, faculty, researchers, and students globally.

Author : Pallava Bagla,V. V. Binoy
Publisher : Springer
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789811010255

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Bridging the Communication Gap in Science and Technology by Pallava Bagla,V. V. Binoy Pdf

This first-of-a-kind volume provides a snapshot of existing science communication policy and practice in India across different S&T sectors, and offers solutions to building effective communication. It provides an understanding on how to avoid societal clashes in situations when science meets the public in these sectors. The editors and contributors argue that effective S&T communication leads not only to a more informed public but also benefits research itself, and in a changing society like India this is a crucial element related to good governance and policy making. In this volume, experienced masters of the craft provide practical solutions to making S&T communication more effective in a vast democracy like India, which has complex issues related to literacy levels, diverse languages, varying political will, reach, and resources. Through, discussions on cases of creating information modules for the public on the Internet, television and radio, social media, as well a s traditional ways of outreach like people’s science movements, holding popular science events, and fairs, the volume provides highly valuable directions on how developing countries with low resources and complex populations can communicate S&T research to the public and bridge communication gaps. This volume will interest researchers from science, social science, mass communication and public relations departments, journalists, as well as practitioners and policy makers from government and non-government institutions involved in S&T policy, practice and communication and people who want to understand the complex S&T landscape of India.

Author : TREVOR. NEILL
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1912726157

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BRIDGING THE GAPS by TREVOR. NEILL Pdf

Author : Larry E. Wood
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1997-12-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0849331250

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User Interface Design by Larry E. Wood Pdf

Although numerous sources document aspects of user-centered design, there are few references that consider how a designer transforms the information gathered about users and their work into an effective user interface design. This book explains just how designers bridge that gap. A group of leading experts in GUI design describe their methods in the context of specific design projects, and while the projects, processes, and methods vary considerably, the common theme is building a bridge between user requirements and user interface design.