Crimson Is – Version 4
The fourth in a series of new institutional commercial spots featuring the Crimson Is campaign.
Crimson Is – Version 3
The third in a series of new institutional commercial spots featuring the Crimson Is campaign.
Crimson Is – Version 2
The second in a series of new institutional commercial spots featuring the Crimson Is campaign.
Election 2008: Can You Trust Polls?
Dr. Patrick Cotter, a University of Alabama political scientist, examines the state of polling in today’s political scene.
Election 2008: Impact of Debates
Today’s presidential debates are vitally important to the campaign “because they’re the only chance people have to see the candidates side by side and do comparison shopping,” says Dr. David Lanoue, professor and chair of the political science department at UA.
Election 2008: Political Social Networking
By using Facebook, MySpace and other social media Web sites, politicians are finding new ways to connect with voters. Both U.S. presidential candidates are utilizing the Internet to make personal connections with voters, Dr. Jennifer Greer says.
Crimson Is – Version 1
The new institutional commercial spot featuring the Crimson Is campaign.
ABC’s of Education: School Bus Safety
Dr. Jay Lindly discusses a three-year pilot study that analyzes past school bus accidents, examines data from overhead cameras on school buses for information about use of seat belts, and runs a cost-benefit study on what it would cost to add safety belts to all school buses in Alabama.
ABC’s of Education: Testing Trends
Dr. James McLean discusses major trends in testing such as a focus on more specific learning objectives, the purpose of “No Child Left Behind” testing, what negatives are associated with this type of testing, and why some colleges are no longer using ACT/SAT test scores.
ABC’s of Education: “No Child Left Behind” Changes
Dr. Marcia Rock discusses budget cuts relating to state of Alabama educational systems and how the upcoming Presidential election will affect the “No Child Left Behind” act, including additional focus on early intervention, and how educational partnerships can benefit schools.