This thesis project attempts to apply Hearn’s (2004) proposed seven aspects of the hegemony of men by investigating the decision-making process of male professors deciding whether to exercise parental leave benefits ...

Professional portfolios are becoming an increasingly prominent form of performance evaluation. They are an effective way for students to demonstrate competency, to plan for and advance in their chosen careers, and to ...

This thesis examines the experiences, beliefs, motivations, and perceived costs and benefits of women who are childless by choice in Southern Alberta. I investigate the naturalized and normalized understandings of femininity, ...

ICT is the new Information and Communication Technology Curriculum, which has been mandated for use in schools as of September 1, 2000. Schools in Alberta have three years to fully integrate this program into their daily ...

Some people living with Parkinson’s disease (PLwPD) have been observed to have a preserved ability to ice skate. We examined kinematic parameters of ice skating and the immediately preceding and proceeding walking ...

Francisella tularensis is one of a small group of bacteria recognized for their virulence and potential for use as biological weapons. In this study we utilize a novel approach to identify an immunologically prominent ...

Special classes for gifted students began in North America in the late 19th century. Since that time, educators have directed much attention towards the special needs of students with gifts and talents. Nevertheless, ...

The purpose of this study was to examine the student population of a particular minority group of Native students in a southern Alberta high school, to determine if there were Native students who could be identified as ...

Faced with the expectation of being engaged in some form of scholarly activity, a key working condition for academic librarians is the ability to apply for sabbatical leaves. This presentation will report on specific ...