Community College of Denver

About: Community College of Denver is a education organization based out in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Higher education & Cultural diversity. The organization has 21 authors who have published 25 publications receiving 390 citations. The organization is also known as: CCD.

Heterodyne frequency measurements on the 11.6-microm band of OCS: new frequency/wavelength calibration tables for 11.6- and 5.8-microm OCS bands.

Abstract: Heterodyne difference frequency measurements between a 13CO2 laser and a diode laser tuned (and in most cases locked) to the peaks of OCS absorption lines have been used to improve frequency calibration tables in the 860-cm−1 region by factors of 20–50. Measurements have been made on the vibrational transitions 1000–0000, 1110–0110, and 2000–1000 for OCS. The measurements on the 1000–0000 and 2000–1000 transitions are also used to provide frequency calibration tables for the 2000–0000 band of OCS near 1700 cm−1.

Antiseptic Mouth Rinses: An Update on Comparative Effectiveness, Risks and Recommendations

Abstract: Purpose: Antiseptic mouth rinses are widely recommended and marketed to improve oral health. This article summarizes current studies on the comparative effectiveness of selected antiseptic mouth rinses in controlling plaque and gingivitis, as well as risks associated with daily exposure, including salivary flow rate, oral cancer and wear of composite restorations. Methods: Electronic database searches were conducted using Google Scholar and PubMed to identify articles comparing the effectiveness of 4 commercially marketed antiseptic mouth rinses differing in active ingredients (0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate, essential oils (menthol, thymol and eucalyptol) and methyl salicylate, 0.7% cetylpyridinium chloride and 20% aloe vera gel) for controlling plaque and gingivitis. Criteria for inclusion included controlled clinical trials and systematic reviews appearing in English language publications evaluating the comparative effectiveness of the mouth rinses in controlling plaque and gingivitis, as well as risks associated with daily usage. Results: The majority of studies have shown mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine gluconate or essential oils and methyl salicylate provide clinically significant anti–gingivitis and anti–plaque benefits. Cetylpyridinium chloride has been found to provide only limited clinical benefits compared to inactive control mouth rinse. Inadequate evidence is available to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of aloe vera gel. Chlorhexidine, essential oils and cetylpyridinium have been found to be safe. However, limited data are available on the effects of the mouth rinse on wear patterns of dental restorations. Studies reviewed reported no significant difference in salivary flow rate related to alcohol based mouth rinse. Conclusion: Research supports the effectiveness of antiseptic mouth rinses in reducing plaque and gingivitis as an adjunct to home care. Insufficient evidence is available to support the claim that oral antiseptics can reduce the risk of developing periodontitis or the rate of progression of periodontitis.

Impact of intensive professional development on teachers' use of sheltered instruction with students who are English language learners

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of professional development on teachers' use of sheltered instruction. The participants included 23 teachers from the same elementary school who participated in all components of the study over a span of two years. Teachers demonstrated increased knowledge of sheltered instruction as measured through structured interviews. Teachers also increased their use of sheltered instruction as measured by classroom observations. Results from this study contribute to the research base on the impact of quality professional development in improving teachers' use of instructional techniques, and add to the paucity of research specifically focused on the improvement of instruction for English language learners.

Cultural Anthropology: Global Forces, Local Lives

Abstract: 1. Understanding Anthropology 2. Understanding and Studying Culture 3. The Origins of Cultural Anthropology 4. Language and Social Relations 5. Learning to be an Individual: Personality and Gender 6. Individuals and Identities: Race and Ethnicity 7. Economics: Humans, Nature, and Social Organization 8. Kinship and Non-Kin Organization: Creating Social Groups 9. Politics: Social Order and Social Control 10. Religion: Interacting with the Non-Human World 11. Cultural Dynamics:Continuity and Change 12. Colonialism and the Origin of Globalization 13. The Struggle for Political Identity: Nationalism, Ethnicity, and Conflict 14. The Struggle for Economic Independence: Development, Modernization and Globalization 15. The Struggle for Cultural Survival and Revitalization. Glossary. Bibliography

Learning outcomes for the twenty-first century: Cultivating student success for college and the knowledge economy

Abstract: This chapter provides an overview of the League for Innovation in the Community College's project on learning outcomes. The 21st Century Learning Outcomes Project was a three-year project involving sixteen diverse community colleges that supported the development of practices for assessing and using student learning outcomes to improve student success.