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Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session ,April 25, 2024, Wmu Board Of Trustees
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session ,April 25, 2024, Wmu Board Of Trustees
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
- Acceptance of the Agenda
- Approval of the Minutes
- Remarks by the President
- Updates by the Faculty Senate President
- Updates by the Western Student Association President
- Presentation: Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact
- Public Comments Regarding Action Items
How Does Childhood Exposure To Toys And Video Games Relate To Young Adult’S View On Gun Control?, Shelby Wilmot
How Does Childhood Exposure To Toys And Video Games Relate To Young Adult’S View On Gun Control?, Shelby Wilmot
Honors Theses
The present study investigated the factors influencing support for gun control and attitudes toward gun control restrictions on individuals, specifically violent video games and toys. From the 119 total responses collected, 78 (65.5%) of the participants identified as female, 34 (28.6%) of the participants identified as male, and 7 (5.9%) of the participants identified as nonbinary. Regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationships between various independent variables and the dependent variables representing these attitudes. For the dependent variable measuring support for gun control, the model summary revealed a moderate correlation
(r = .610), with approximately 37.2% of the variability …
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session January 25, 2024, Wmu Board Of Trustees
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session January 25, 2024, Wmu Board Of Trustees
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
- Acceptance of the Agenda
- Approval of the Minutes
- November 30, 2023 – BOT Meeting
- December 14, 2024 – BOT Special Meeting
- Remarks by the Chair
- Remarks by the President
- Updates by the Faculty Senate President
- Updates by the Western Student Association President
- Western Michigan University Employee Graduates
- Haenicke Institute for Global Education Presentation: Journey from Graduate Student to Assistant Professor
- Public Comments Regarding Action Items
Action Items
2024 Western Michigan University Board of Trustee Officer Election
Delegated Authority to Confer Degrees
Consent Items
Curriculum Proposals
Personnel Report
- General Public Comments
Supplemental
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session November 30, 2023, Wmu Board Of Trustess
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session November 30, 2023, Wmu Board Of Trustess
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
Acceptance of the Agenda
Approval of the Minutes
Remarks by the Chair
Remarks by the President
Updates by the Faculty Senate President
Updates by the Western Student Association President
Building a Bridge to Future Success
Public Comments Regarding Action Items
Action Items
- Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program – Van Der Kley
- Adoption of Amendment to the Paper Tech Foundation Bylaws
- Honorary Degree Recommendation for President Emeritus John M. Dunn
- Posthumous Honorary Degree Recommendation for Trustee Shani J. Penn
Consent Items
- Second Amendment to Tower Lease Agreement
- Curriculum Proposals
- Personnel Report
- Annuity and Life Income Funds Performance Report
- Operating Cash …
The Public Trust Doctrine: Roman Law Roots And Future In Environmental Litigation, Phoebe Liccardo
The Public Trust Doctrine: Roman Law Roots And Future In Environmental Litigation, Phoebe Liccardo
Honors Theses
The public trust is an ancient and enduring legal doctrine. With roots in Roman law, the public trust persists through English law, and into the United States. Scholars and jurists in the field of Roman and environmental law do not all agree on the history and continuity of the public trust doctrine (PTD). There are those who argue the Roman law introducing a public trust did not assert the same protections present in the doctrine today. Conversely, there are those who believe the Roman law did enshrine similar protections, and further, that it calls for an expansion of PTD in …
Recidivism Rates In The United States Versus Europe: How And Why Are They Different?, Madalyn Hayden
Recidivism Rates In The United States Versus Europe: How And Why Are They Different?, Madalyn Hayden
Honors Theses
Recidivism rates in the United States (70%) are almost triple that of most European countries (20% in Norway). The question that this project aims to answer is “How and Why are Recidivism Rates in the United States and Europe Different?”. High recidivism rates like the ones we have in the United States indicate that a criminal justice system is perpetuating a crime cycle, rather than rehabilitating or reforming its prisoners. High recidivism rates in the United States are first and foremost caused by high incarceration rates and high juvenile incarceration rates. Other causes are a focus on punishment in our …
Please Wait: Re-Defining The Waiting Experience Through Design, Kedzie Rutan
Please Wait: Re-Defining The Waiting Experience Through Design, Kedzie Rutan
Capstone Projects
Waiting is an unavoidable part of the commercial flying experience. From checking into the airport, navigating through the maze of security checkpoints, to checking personal belongings, every traveler experiences the ritual of waiting.
While airports aid in assisting travelers from one destination to another, airport designs and programs risk being too vast to understand differences in user sensitivity.Cultivating customer satisfaction presents a challenge in the context of air travel. The unfamiliar environment, noise levels, large crowds, long lines and changes in routine are inherent in the airport journey and can be anxiety-provoking for travelers.
Airport waiting areas are often designed …
Jane Baas: Student To Professor, A Career Dancing On East Campus, University Libraries
Jane Baas: Student To Professor, A Career Dancing On East Campus, University Libraries
East Campus Oral Histories
WMU Professor Emerita and WMU Alum Jane Baas meets with Cassie Kotrch via Zoom to share stories and memories of her time as a student, professor, and dean at WMU, specifically teaching while Dance occupied portions of East Campus.
25 Year Club: 41st Annual Gala, Western Michigan University
25 Year Club: 41st Annual Gala, Western Michigan University
25 Year Club
25 Year Club: 41st Annual Gala
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
- Reception
- Welcome
- Dinner Buffet
- Remarks
- 1997 in Review
- Recognition - New Club Members from 2020 & 2021
- Induction - New Club Members 2022
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session June 23, 2022, Wmu Board Of Trustees
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session June 23, 2022, Wmu Board Of Trustees
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
Acceptance of the Agenda
Approval of the Minutes
Remarks by the Chair
Remarks by the President
Updates by the Faculty Senate President
Updates by the Western Student Association President
Updates by the Graduate Student Association Vice President
Presentation – WMU’s Investment in the Future – Academic Tenure and Promotion
Public Comments Regarding Action Items
Action Items
- Proclamation - Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX
- Academic Tenure and Promotion
- Teaching Assistants Union (TAU) Labor Agreement
- Police Officers Association (POA) Labor Agreement
- Tuition and Required Fee Rates Fall 2022
- General Fund Budget, Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Student Room, Board, and Apartment …
Electromagnetically Propelled Garage Door, Connor Seifert
Electromagnetically Propelled Garage Door, Connor Seifert
Honors Theses
Garage door systems are loud and energy inefficient given their many contact points and need for continual maintenance. Most garage door systems use a loud, bulky electric motor to pull the garage door up and down using a chain. To reduce noise and energy loss due to friction from the electric motor and chain, electromagnetic forces used in Electromagnetic Suspension (EMS) trains were researched and adapted to a garage door system. The electromagnetically propelled garage door (EPGD) system was designed and validated using SOLIDWORKS and ANSYS simulation with significantly less contact points due to non-contact electromagnetic propulsion (EMP). The design …
The Importance Of Public Space During The Covid-19 Pandemic With A Case Study Of The City Of Kalamazoo’S Kik Pool, Natalie Baker
The Importance Of Public Space During The Covid-19 Pandemic With A Case Study Of The City Of Kalamazoo’S Kik Pool, Natalie Baker
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session January 20, 2022, Wmu Board Of Trustees
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session January 20, 2022, Wmu Board Of Trustees
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
Acceptance of the Agenda
Approval of the Minutes (December 16, 2021 Meetings)
Remarks by the Chair
Remarks by the President
Updates by the Faculty Senate President
Updates by the Western Student Association President
Updates by the Graduate Student Association Vice President
Educator Excellence Recognition
The Rhythm of Recovery: WMU’s Brain Lab
Celebrating Student Achievement
WMU Year in Review
Public Comments Regarding Action Items
Action Items
Board of Trustee Officer Election
Consent Items
- Personnel Report
General Public Comments
Non-Contractual Relations Between Private Mutual Aid And Government During A Crisis, Roland Zullo, Heather Kiningham
Non-Contractual Relations Between Private Mutual Aid And Government During A Crisis, Roland Zullo, Heather Kiningham
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
We examine United Ways 211 call data to test for a non-contractual relationship between a mutual aid nonprofit network and the distribution of federal stimulus checks during the COVID-19 economic recession. Data trends reveal an increase in requests for cash-equivalent relief at the early stage of the 2020 recession, and that the spike in requests from government sources was more than double, proportionately, than for requests from private mutual aid sources. Regression results indicate that the probability of a request for cash-equivalent relief from a government source, as well as United Ways referrals to government agencies, were elevated by the …
Applying Critical Race Theory And Risk And Resilience Theory To The School-To-Prison Pipeline: Theoretical Frameworks For Social Workers, Christopher Thyberg, Christina Newhill
Applying Critical Race Theory And Risk And Resilience Theory To The School-To-Prison Pipeline: Theoretical Frameworks For Social Workers, Christopher Thyberg, Christina Newhill
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Social workers are essential stakeholders in the mounting efforts to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline. This article presents a theoretical framework integrating Critical Race Theory and Risk and Resilience Theory as a tool for social workers and other school-based social service providers seeking to create meaningful change to school discipline policies. In this article, we apply the theories to expand the understanding of the school-to-prison pipeline and why it has persisted, compare and contrast each theory’s relative strengths and limitations, and conclude with implications for social workers, counselors, and social service providers at the practice, policy, and research levels.
A Qualitative Exploration Of Justice System Stakeholders’ Perceptions Of Disproportionate Minority Contact And Behavioral Health Access Among System-Involved Youth Of Color, Tiffany D. Baffour, Dawn X. Henderson, Denise Nation, Pedro M. Hernandez
A Qualitative Exploration Of Justice System Stakeholders’ Perceptions Of Disproportionate Minority Contact And Behavioral Health Access Among System-Involved Youth Of Color, Tiffany D. Baffour, Dawn X. Henderson, Denise Nation, Pedro M. Hernandez
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Previous research demonstrates that system-involved youth of color experience procedural and structural biases within the U.S. juvenile justice system. These biases and disparities are evident in behavioral health access and treatment. This study examined justice stakeholders’ (social workers, therapists, court counselors, judges, and school resource officers) perceptions of barriers and facilitators to behavioral health treatment among youth of color in the juvenile justice system. This qualitative exploratory study examined data from six focus groups comprising statewide stakeholders (n = 55) from a southeastern state. Results showed that the stigma associated with behavioral health treatment and the incapability of juvenile justice …
Promote Smart Decarceration And Eliminate Racism Grand Challenges For Social Work: Reimagining Marijuana Policy, Charles H. Lea Iii, Gaby Mohr, Susan A. Mccarter, Sarah B. Coughlin, Aaron Gottlieb, Briana S. Partlow, Keshawn S. Matthews, Branden A. Mcleod
Promote Smart Decarceration And Eliminate Racism Grand Challenges For Social Work: Reimagining Marijuana Policy, Charles H. Lea Iii, Gaby Mohr, Susan A. Mccarter, Sarah B. Coughlin, Aaron Gottlieb, Briana S. Partlow, Keshawn S. Matthews, Branden A. Mcleod
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Marijuana decriminalization and legalization policies are being passed in many state and local jurisdictions throughout the United States (U.S.). In this process, many lawmakers have used the argument that these policies and associated practices will redress racial disparities in the criminal punishment system. Yet, the evidence suggests this is not the case. We, therefore, use Critical Race Theory (CRT) to interrogate how marijuana-related policies and practices perpetuate collateral consequences and racial disparities in mass incarceration and recidivism to uncover the ways in which they challenge efforts to promote smart decarceration and eliminate racism. We argue that in order to effectively …
Journal Of Sociology And Social Welfare Vol. 49, No. 2
Journal Of Sociology And Social Welfare Vol. 49, No. 2
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
No abstract provided.
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session December 16, 2021, Wmu Board Of Trustees
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session December 16, 2021, Wmu Board Of Trustees
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
Acceptance of the Agenda
Approval of the Minutes (November 4, 2021 and November 16, 2021 Meetings)
Remarks by the Chair
Remarks by the President
Updates by the Faculty Senate President
Updates by the Western Student Association President
Updates by the Graduate Student Association Vice President
Community Policing: Campus Safety through Service-Oriented Operation
Annual Presidential Assessment
Public Comments Regarding Action Items
Action Items
- Approval of Capital Expenditure for WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
- Presidential Compensation
Consent Items
- Curriculum Proposals
- Personnel Report
- Revised WMU Duty to Report Criminal Acts Policy
- WMU Lease Agreement with FedEx Office and Print Services
- Annuity …
Eyewitness Identification, Alley Chan
Eyewitness Identification, Alley Chan
Honors Theses
Eyewitness identification often plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system. It can be used to make an arrest, both exonerate and convict suspects, fuel police interrogation, and influence a plea bargaining decision. In the meantime, eyewitness misidentification has contributed to approximately 69% of the wrongful convictions, making it the leading factor in wrongful convictions nationwide. Hence, the central question that will be explored in this thesis is: Why eyewitness testimony is so powerful despite it is prone to error? To answer this question, this thesis will examine the role of eyewitness identification played in the criminal justice system …
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session November 4, 2001, Wmu Board Of Trustees
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session November 4, 2001, Wmu Board Of Trustees
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
Acceptance of the Agenda – Chen-Zhang
Approval of the Minutes (September 17, 2021 Meeting) – Chen-Zhang
Remarks by the Chair – Chen-Zhang
Remarks by the President – Montgomery
Updates by the Faculty Senate President – Kritzman
Updates by the Western Student Association President – Morris
Updates by the Graduate Student Association Vice President – Braman
Transforming Relationships: The Power of Faculty and Student Engagament in Research – Bott
Public Comments Regarding Action Items – Schuemann
Action Items – Chen-Zhang
- Permanent Easement Request from the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County – Scarff
- Western Michigan University External Audit – Rinvelt
Consent Items …
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Sessionseptember 17, 2021, Wmu Board Of Trustees
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Sessionseptember 17, 2021, Wmu Board Of Trustees
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
Acceptance of the Agenda – Chen-Zhang
Approval of the Minutes (June 24, 2021 Meeting) – Chen-Zhang
Remarks by the Chair – Chen-Zhang
Remarks by the President – Montgomery
Updates by the Faculty Senate President – Kritzman
Updates by the Western Student Association President – Morris
Updates by the Graduate Student Association President – Hiremath
Navigating Excellence in Aviation – Powell
Public Comments Regarding Action Items – Schuemann
Action Items – Chen-Zhang
- Labor Agreements
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Labor Agreement – Van Der Kley
- Professional Instructors Organization Labor Agreement – Bott
- Western Michigan University American Association of University Professors …
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session June 24, 2021, Wmu Board Of Trustees
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session June 24, 2021, Wmu Board Of Trustees
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
Acceptance of the Agenda – Chen-Zhang
Approval of the Minutes (April 22, 2021 Meeting) – Chen-Zhang
Remarks by the Chair – Chen-Zhang
Remarks by the President – Montgomery
Comments by the Faculty Senate President – Kritzman
Comments by the Western Student Association President – Morris
Comments by the Graduate Student Association Interim President – Hiremath
Public Comments Regarding Action Items – Schuemann
- Action Items – Chen-Zhang
Trustee Emeritus Recognition for Ron Kitchens – Schuemann
Honorary Degree for Audrey Morean Petersen – Montgomery
Academic Tenure and Promotion – Bott
Sale of Parcel in WMU BTR2 to Kalamazoo County Consolidated Dispatch Authority …
Community Attitudes Toward Police In Benton Harbor And St. Joseph, Michigan, Brian Molina
Community Attitudes Toward Police In Benton Harbor And St. Joseph, Michigan, Brian Molina
Dissertations
The present study sought to help investigate which public safety interventions may be appropriate for improving the safety and quality of life of Benton Harbor community members. To begin answering this question, researchers collected baseline measures of community attitudes toward police (ATP). St. Joseph residents were sampled to allow for a direct comparison of two sister cities within the same county, with nearly opposite racial and economic characteristics.
To obtain these data, surveys were administered to both Benton Harbor and St. Joseph community members. There were nine demographic/predictor variables included in the community perception survey. The variables were (a) location, …
Extreme Cold Event Perception And Preparedness Of Western Michigan University Students, Connor J. Landeck
Extreme Cold Event Perception And Preparedness Of Western Michigan University Students, Connor J. Landeck
Masters Theses
Preparing for disasters at universities differs throughout the country but taking preventative measures is the first step in reducing loss of life and recovery measures. This research examined differences among undergraduate students regarding perceptions when it comes to extreme cold events at Western Michigan University (WMU). The main focus of the thesis was to determine if there is a lack of awareness and/or preparation measures of extreme cold events. Data were collected online using a specially designed questionnaire through Qualtrics. Survey questions were coded and analyzed using SPSS software using standard univariate descriptive statistics and/or multivariate statistical tests deemed appropriate. …
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session April 22, 2021, Wmu Board Of Trustees
Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session April 22, 2021, Wmu Board Of Trustees
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
- Acceptance of the Agenda – Chen-Zhang
- Approval of the Minutes (March 18, 2021 Meeting) – Chen-Zhang
- Remarks by the Chair – Chen-Zhang
- Remarks by the President – Montgomery
- Comments by the Faculty Senate President – Kritzman
- Comments by the Western Student Association President – West
- Comments by the Graduate Student Association President – Morris
- Presentation – Discovering a Pathway to Purpose – Montgomery
- Public Comments Regarding Action Items – Schuemann
Action Items – Chen-Zhang
- Undergraduate Tuition Simplification Strategy – Bott
- WMUK-FM COVID-19 Relief Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan – Bott
Consent Items – Chen-Zhang
- Curriculum Proposals
- Personnel Report
- General Public …
“Police Perceptions Amid The Black Lives Matter Movement”, Eadoin Grim
“Police Perceptions Amid The Black Lives Matter Movement”, Eadoin Grim
Honors Theses
In 2014, following the police-involved deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown, researchers focused their attention on the existence of a “Ferguson Effect,” such that rising homicide rates could be attributed to a reduction in proactive policing due to concerns over heightened public scrutiny. While UCR data would eventually refute the existence of such an Effect, previous research has found that there does appear to be evidence of a perceptual belief in the Ferguson Effect among municipal officers. To date, very little research concerning officer perceptions or experiences has been conducted with campus police departments, creating a substantial gap in …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2021, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2021, Western Michigan University
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Journal Of Sociology And Social Welfare Vol. 48, No. 2
Journal Of Sociology And Social Welfare Vol. 48, No. 2
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Complete issue of Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare Volume 48, Number 2
Narratives In Sex Offender Management Laws: How Stories About A Label Shape Policymaking, Mauricio P. Yabar
Narratives In Sex Offender Management Laws: How Stories About A Label Shape Policymaking, Mauricio P. Yabar
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Serious scholarly inquiry regarding the role of social constructions and narratives in sex offender management laws is relatively a new undertaking. In the last two decades, a myriad of studies exploring the negative effects of Sex Offender Registration and Notification (SORN) policies were added to the literature, a trend that appears to be slowing down today. The purpose of this paper is to recommend the integration of the narrative policy framework (NPF) with Schneider and Ingram’s (1993) theory of social construction of target populations in the analysis of SORN policies. The author provides a critical review of SORN policies while …