This textbook covers content relevant to COMS342 Problem Solving in Teams and Groups at the University of Kansas. Content in this textbook is adapted from The Open University, OpenStax, The Noba Project, and Wikipedia. The most recent revision (2021) includes several chapters from Dr. Jasmine Linabary’s OER, Small Group Communication: Forming and Sustaining Teams.
Author: Amy Liao
Theories and techniques of public speaking from the perspective of the speaker and the audience. Emphasis on research, logical organization, composition and effective delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Practice in clearly stating and developing ideas.
Fall 2023, Resolution Number 06.01 Whereas, AB 607 (Kalra, 2023)[1] modifies California Education Code §66406.9[2] to expand the cost information required in course schedules, requiring that colleges Prominently display, by means that may include a link to a separate internet web page, the estimated costs for each course of all required course materials and fees …
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Fall 2023, Resolution Number 17.01 Whereas, California Education Code §78052[1] requires that districts “Develop degrees with consideration for sustainability after grant funding is exhausted, including how content is updated and presented,” and the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) recognizes open educational resources as the preferred and most sustainable mechanism for eliminating course costs …
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Fall 2023, Resolution Number 17.02 Whereas, The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) is committed to the participation of part-time faculty in all academic and professional matters, as evidenced by the inclusion and recognition of part-time faculty though committee appointments, numerous resolutions, position papers, and the adoption of Resolution 01.01 S23 Add a Designated …
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Fall 2023, Resolution Number 20.02 Whereas, Academic Senate for California Community Colleges Resolution 20.02 F20 Ensure Course Cost Transparency for Students[1] encourages “local academic senates to advocate for the implementation of a process for consistent, clear, and transparent messaging to students prior to registration regarding all material and supply costs in appropriate locations including the …
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Environmental Geology – LibreTexts (Earle, 2021)This clearly organized and presented textbook features many informative diagrams and photographs and includes chapter review questions. It covers most of the C-ID required topics for Environmental Geology. The topics not included in the book, such as formation of the Earth, are easily found in other OER resources. Overall, this …
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