Urban College of Boston

About: Urban College of Boston is a education organization based out in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Finite element method & Stiffness matrix. The organization has 6 authors who have published 6 publications receiving 1 citations.

Siddi marriage: re-signifying contract, transactions and identities

Abstract: This article contributes to new pathways towards the socio-cultural significance of Africa – South Asia dynamics, by focusing on Siddi ‘love’ (when two people choose their own partner) and ‘arrange...

Reforming the Civil Engineering Management Courses and Training Students' Engineering Management Ability

Abstract: The training targets of the norms of the civil engineering majors required by the construction markets after China's entering WTO are analyzedThe major courses offered in the university are dealt with and a series of engineering management courses according to the training targets are saggested,thus to improve the students' engineering management ability by putting them into teaching practice

Analysis of quantitative model of enterprise internal control assessment

Abstract: The concept is to transform effectiveness assessment of internal control systems to indicator assessment and reassessment of results from comprehensive assessment of the indicator system, to reflect economy, efficiency and effectiveness of internal control system projects through the indicator system and comprehensive assessment results.

Academic-Community Partnerships to Reduce Inequities for Adult Learners: Synergy and Social Change:

Abstract: Barriers to college completion include cost, insufficient preparation, poor study skills, and adjustment difficulties (Brock, 2010). More extensive among adult learners, these challenges include family responsibilities, job commitments, and inflexible course scheduling. In addition, many adult learners experience anxieties about their learning abilities and interactions with younger students when returning to the classroom after extended periods away (Osam, Bergman, & Cumberland, 2017). Sissel, Hansman, and Kasworm (2001) attribute many of these barriers to the systematic neglect of adult learners throughout higher education. Policy decisions, programming, the classroom environment, and funding opportunities all disenfranchise adult learners. This reflection describes an academic-community partnership aiming to counteract these structural and systemic barriers. The Boston Medical Center (BMC) Vital Village Network is a collaborative of community residents, medical professionals, schools, and other community-based organizations synergistically acting to improve the well-being of children and families. Many community residents engaged in BMC Vital Village Network are adult learners. A needs assessment, conducted among 129 residents in 2014, revealed 51% had ambitions of completing degrees but deferred enrollment due to competing priorities. Three fourths (75%) reported they would pursue further education if they could obtain degree credit for community service. Therefore, BMC Vital Village Network began seeking partnerships focused on educational opportunities that would benefit both individuals and communities. These efforts culminated in a meeting with Urban College of Boston that revealed synergy in mission, strategy, and target population and the introduction of a practice-based community advocacy course at the college in fall 2016. Urban College of Boston is a 2-year college established to provide opportunities for postsecondary education and professional advancement to those traditionally underserved by higher education. The 761394ALXXXX10.1177/1045159518761394ADULT LEARNINGADULT LEARNING research-article2018

Application of quadratic spline-beam element in stability analysis for ribbed cylindrical shell construction

Abstract: Using semi-analytical finite element method, this paper solves the problem of ribbed cylindrical shell construction's stability with quadratic spline-beam element. Displacement model of quadratic spline-beam element is established, elastic stiffness matrix and geometric stiffness matrix of the element is deduced, and the stability of ribbed cylindrical shell construction is analysed. Analysis results show that, this method has good convergence speed and accuracy, calculation results fit with classic Misse solution and experimental value. This paper provides an efficient method for stability analysis of ribbed cylindrical shell construction.