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College seniors hit the books more than teachers think
- Survey finds college freshmen study nearly 15 hours a week
- College seniors study about 15.5 hours a week
- Engineering and nursing majors study more than their professors expect
Maybe college professors ought to give their students a little more credit.
A report suggests seniors spend a lot more time preparing for class than their instructors think they do. Some majors, including engineering and nursing, actually study more than their professors expect.
Findings are part of an annual report released Thursday by the National Survey of Student Engagement, a higher education research center based at Indiana University-Bloomington. The report includes findings of a national survey of 285,000 freshmen and seniors attending 546 four-year colleges and universities, and subsets of students who were asked additional questions.
Average study times reported by full-time students remained similar to past years: Freshmen reported nearly 15 hours a week and seniors about a half-hour more. The survey also found:
Freshmen reporting grades of A or A- studied about four hours more per week than their peers earning a C+ or lower.
Students enrolled in distance-education courses spent about one hour more a week preparing for class than their campus-based counterparts.
Women spent more time per week studying than men — by an hour among freshmen and about 40 minutes among seniors.
A smaller survey of 6,516 seniors, along with a similar survey of 1,549 professors, at 31 campuses revealed the mismatch between faculty perceptions, their expectations and student reports.
Lindsay Radow, 21, a senior at the State University of New York-Albany, did not take the survey but says the findings ring true. A psychology major who is taking four classes this semester and doing lab work, she says she studies 10 to 20 hours a week, while also juggling a job, her sorority, involvement with a religious group and applying for graduate school.
Professors "definitely underestimate how much students study," she says, but adds, "It's like, 'When do I have the time?'"
Other research has shown that today's students spend fewer hours hitting the books than their parents did, but what strikes survey director Alexander McCormick is that faculty also appear to expect less from students than they have in the past.
Gone, he says, is the conventional wisdom that students should spend two hours studying for every hour spent in class. The survey finds faculty expectations are "pretty close to what students say they are doing," he says.
A professor himself, McCormick says he's not surprised by the perceptual differences. "If you'd asked Aristotle and Plato if their students were studying enough they would probably say no," he says. "Some of this is probably just that Faculty are never satisfied with the amount of the work their students are doing."
Contributing: Marissa Cetin


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Compliments to Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy for their soundtrack to the upcoming 13B (March 6). With it, they not only illustrate that an album with as many remixes as base tracks (four) can work, they prove the album can be better because of the inclusion of the remixes. Sab Khairiyat Hai (It's all good) and Bade Se Shehar Mein (In a big city) are very good and complete songs. And maybe it's because it seems it's been ages since we last heard something from Baba Sehgal, Oh Sexy Mama is the party track to beat this year (although I do wish it were tastefully choreographed -- this could have been so much better). Listen to all songs at this link.
For once, I almost want to see a horror movie. Starring R. Madhavan, Neetu Chandra, and several others including Poonam Dhillon, 13B has an intriguing plot (see 'About 13B' -> 'Synopsis' at its official website: 13B.in).
Aloo Chaat is interesting, not because its title promises unadulterated masala entertainment, nor because it carries potential to be just another loud comedy, but because it marks the film debut of the gorgeous Aamna Shariff. If you've seen her in a TV show, you know it was only a matter of time before she made her way to film. The soundtrack (RDB) is about decent -- Boliyaan is a very good (and familiar) folk song, and Dhadke Jiya by Pakistani artist Xulfi is the other pick. The songs are available for listening here. I think they'll sound better in the film, which also stars Aftab Shivdasani and Kulbushan Kharbanda. Official website: AlooChaat.com. (Aside: Gosh, they seem to be making a film in Delhi every other week these days, what's with that?)
Speaking of comedies, Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge (You'll search, dazed) is one that should be more interesting, given the cast includes Paresh Rawal (who plays a filmmaker wanting to make a film that flops), Johnny Lever, Sonu Sood, Zayed Khan, Kunal Khemu, Soha Ali Khan, Deepal Shaw, and Asrani. This one's a sleeper pick, might be really good, if hilarious trailers of parodies of a scene from Sholay (1975) and a song from Dilwaale Dulhania Le Jaayenge (1995) offer any indication. Here's a Sonu Sood interview with more.
Aa Dekhen Zara (Come, Let's See) is a 'romantic musical thriller'. The 'musical' portion is out of it, since Pritam Chakrobarty just delivered another average soundtrack. But I might just check this out for Bipasha Basu (she's playing a DJ!), and because I rather liked Neil Mukesh's debut film, Johnny Gaddar (2007). (Oh, and Sophie Chaudhary is in the mix, somewhere, too.) The artwork on the official website reminds of the artwork of Dhoom 2 (2006), it'll be interesting to see what they deliver. Official website: AaDekhenZara.erosentertainment.com.
And finally, how scary must this have been? On a related note, this past week, following the Slumdog Millionaire success at the Oscars (which resulted in this), was interesting as a Bollyvangelical (that's not a word, but maybe we can coin it?). Check out Sita-ji's related post at this Bollywood Food Club link. Cheers!
Release schedule (source: IndiaFM)
March 6: 13B, Dhoondte Reh Jaoge, Karma Aur Holi
March 13: Aloo Chaat, Barah Aana, Gulaal, Jai Veeru, Little Zizou
March 20: Straight
March 27: Aa Dekhen Zara, Ek - The Power Of One, Sikandar

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Everyone's favorite feminist Anita Sarkeesian is back and this time with a new sub-series of Tropes vs Women in Gaming called Positive Female Characters. In the debut episode Anita takes a look at the main character from Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, the Scythian.
I only recently played Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP for the first time during flights to and from PAX East and can see why we gave it a perfect score in our review. I actually had no idea the Scythian was female, though I only managed to finish the first two episodes. As far as the video goes, I think we can all agree on this one, right?
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Bob Goodlatte Calls For Copyright Reform, Leaves Specifics To The Imagination
from the at-least-we-agree-it's-broken dept
In a press release issued today, Rep. Bob Goodlatte made a call for comprehensive copyright reform and announced series of hearings on copyright before the House Judiciary Committee. Of course, this isn't the first indication that Congress is interested in copyright reform — they heard Maria Pallante's testimony, which addressed many of the key issues involved, and was a mixed bag of good and bad ideas.
One thing the two have in common is a lack of specificity. Goodlatte is a friend of Hollywood and played a big role in SOPA during its conception, so it's pretty much guaranteed that a lot of his ideas for reform won't be the kind of reform we actually need — but for now, he's avoiding saying much. Most of the press release is dedicated to discussing the history of copyright reform and attempting to establish his own credentials. Only one paragraph offers any suggestion as to what Goodlatte thinks copyright reform might consist of:
There is little doubt that our copyright system faces new challenges today. The Internet has enabled copyright owners to make available their works to consumers around the world, but has also enabled others to do so without any compensation for copyright owners. Efforts to digitize our history so that all have access to it face questions about copyright ownership by those who are hard, if not impossible, to locate. There are concerns about statutory license and damage mechanisms. Federal judges are forced to make decisions using laws that are difficult to apply today. Even the Copyright Office itself faces challenges in meeting the growing needs of its customers – the American public.
Well, right off the bat we have concerns about piracy (while avoiding using the word), so we know where his priorities are. The rest of the things he lists — orphaned works, compulsory licenses and royalty rates, statutory damages, unclear legal definitions — are indeed some of the key parts of copyright law that need fixing, but that doesn't mean he has the right ideas about how to fix them. When it comes to things like statutory royalties and damages, both sides often think they are broken — the question is whether they are too high or too low. When it comes to clearing up legal definitions of things like fair use and contributory infringement, one small detail could swing the needle wildly in either direction.
Maybe it's a good thing that Goodlatte is avoiding getting into specifics, and instead launching hearings — but based on his past opinions and some of the implications of the press release, there's plenty of reason to wonder just how open and balanced these hearings will be. Will they include representatives of the public, or just industry lobbyists like so many copyright discussions in the past? And will they be seeking to reform copyright in a way that benefits the public, as it is supposed to, or just trying to "stop piracy"?
Goodlatte has surprised us a little bit in the past. Here's hoping he surprises us again — but I'm not holding my breath.
Filed Under: bob goodlatte, copyright reform, house judiciary committee, maria pallante


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By Le Roy Fields Campbell
It takes leaders involved at the grassroots level to address many of our community's greatest challenges. These leaders must be committed to their cause, but they must also be equipped with the tools and training they need to be truly effective.
That's the core of what the Community Leadership Institute (CLI) does. Our annual, tuition-free program is for men and women who live, work or volunteer in low-income neighborhoods in the San Antonio area. CLI participants meet one Saturday per month from June through November for classroom instruction, while developing team projects that address needs in the community.
CLI's class of 2012 kicked off June 16, with 25 grassroots leaders eager to learn about the servant-leader model that builds on their passion for improving conditions in their communities. The first class covered the topic of "Effective Leadership Styles." Upcoming classes will cover "Public Speaking & Communicating Through the Media," "Cultural Competency & Coalition-Building," "Conflict Engagement and Negotiation Skills" and "Nonprofit Boards & Effective Meetings."
The hands-on curriculum promotes a servant-leader model that builds on each individual's gifts and passion for improving conditions in their communities. The diverse faculty of community leaders and professionals brings a wealth of resources and connections to the classroom that graduates can continue to access once they complete the program.
CLI students practice shared leadership and teamwork by collectively planning and carrying out a project before graduation. They develop budgets and written requests for up to $1,000 in seed money. A significant amount of learning and personal growth occurs through this essential component of CLI. A certificate of completion is awarded at graduation only to those who attend a minimum of five (5) training sessions and participate in the class project. The class is divided into three groups for community projects taking on an environmental issue, financial literacy or youth initiatives.
Support from the San Antonio Area Foundation and other local funders makes it possible for CLI to provide this free training to our community, and we are thankful for that support. Does their investment make a difference? Yes, and I am living proof.
My experience as a graduate of the CLI class of 2009 helped me build on the leadership skills I developed as a volunteer basketball coach for at-risk youth at the San Juan Brady Community Center, focusing on education, learning life skills and equipping kids with knowledge to make dreams a reality. The diversity of CLI class members from all over the city made it possible for me to get to know my home town much better.
Now I am putting the lessons from my own CLI experience into practice regularly in my new role as executive director of CLI.
It is thrilling to play a role in strengthening the leadership skills of these grassroots people so they can become even more effective in bringing about positive improvements in our community.
Le Roy Fields Campbell is Executive Director of the Community Leadership Institute.


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Mammoth Times gets active in social media and on Web
The Mammoth Times this past week launched a re-designed website at mammothtimes.com, and at the same time announced its presence on Facebook and Twitter.
"The new features and functionality of the website will ensure that our readers are kept current and up to date on all the exciting events and happenings in and around Mammoth Lakes," said publisher Heather McKie.
"The site is vibrant and vital and will be a must-read every day. The new site reflects our ongoing commitment to this community and our readers."
The Times also announced the addition of Facebook and Twitter to its media quiver.
"All media throughout the world recognize the importance and functionality of social media," said Diane Eagle, editor of the Times.
"We are very aware that many people who are interested in the news frequently access it by the use of social media, whether by desktop computing or by handheld devices.
"We want them to have an opportunity to keep up with the people and events in Mammoth."
To get to the paper's Facebook page, merely search Facebook.com for "Mammoth Times." The Twitter account, she said, is at Twitter.com, MamTimes.