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Educational Administration and Supervision

Western Michigan University

1977

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A Model For Initiating Change In Large Social Systems, Richard E. Ault Dec 1977

A Model For Initiating Change In Large Social Systems, Richard E. Ault

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to develop a model for introducing change in large social systems. The model was based on (1) a review of existing models, and (2) the analysis of a participant-observer study of an attempt at intraducing large system change. Organization Development was the focal change modality examined. It was intended that the model thus developed would be of utility to the practicing change agent in whatever field--education, social work, community development, government, unions, business, or industry.

From the review of existing models and related literature, it was concluded that a useful model for practitioners would …


Summary Of An Internship In The Portage Public Schools, Franzetta M. Callaway Dec 1977

Summary Of An Internship In The Portage Public Schools, Franzetta M. Callaway

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Report Of An Internship In, And An Analysis Of, The Benton Harbor Area School District, Jeanne O'Brien Yingst Dec 1977

A Report Of An Internship In, And An Analysis Of, The Benton Harbor Area School District, Jeanne O'Brien Yingst

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Report Of An Internship Experience With The Grand Rapids Public Schools Grand Rapids, Michigan, William D. Upton Dec 1977

A Report Of An Internship Experience With The Grand Rapids Public Schools Grand Rapids, Michigan, William D. Upton

Masters Theses

This report describes an internship completed at the Business Affairs Office, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the summer of 1977.

An internship in the Business Affairs Office was chosen to enrich the intern's conceptual, human, and technical skills pertaining to school business and finance management. The intern actively participated in the daily activities and responsibilities of each of the nine departments which compose the Business Affairs Office. He had the opportunities to confer and interview the department heads and to observe the daily functions of each department. In addition, the intern assisted in the organization and instruction …


A Central Administration Internship In The Hastings Area School System, Jane M. Skidmore Dec 1977

A Central Administration Internship In The Hastings Area School System, Jane M. Skidmore

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


An Analysis Of The Role Of The Principal In A Selected Middle School, Susan B. Weybright Aug 1977

An Analysis Of The Role Of The Principal In A Selected Middle School, Susan B. Weybright

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Administrators' Perceptions Of The “Current” And “Future” Goals For The Student Services Division At Western Michigan University, Robert B. Donaldson Ii Aug 1977

Administrators' Perceptions Of The “Current” And “Future” Goals For The Student Services Division At Western Michigan University, Robert B. Donaldson Ii

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to analyze the administrators' perceptions of "current" (is) and ''future" (should be) goals for the Student Services Division at Western Michigan University. The five groups of administrators surveyed included: Group I which consisted of the President, Vice Presidents, and Associate and Assistant Vice Presidents; Group n which consisted of the Academic Deans and Associate and Assistant Academic Deans: Group m which consisted of the Chairpersons and Heads of Departments; Group IV which consisted of all the Unit Directors in the Student Services Division; and Group V which consisted of a select group of Unit …


Congruence Between The Perceptions Of Community Education Professionals And Participants On The Importance And Achievement Of Community Education Goals, Carolyn A. O'Donnell Aug 1977

Congruence Between The Perceptions Of Community Education Professionals And Participants On The Importance And Achievement Of Community Education Goals, Carolyn A. O'Donnell

Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Policy Development In A Small School District, John H. Wagar Aug 1977

Policy Development In A Small School District, John H. Wagar

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Status Of Department Chairpersons As Perceived By Academic College Deans, Department Chairpersons, And Faculty At Western Michigan University, Frances S. Aguon Aug 1977

Status Of Department Chairpersons As Perceived By Academic College Deans, Department Chairpersons, And Faculty At Western Michigan University, Frances S. Aguon

Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Godwin Heights Public School District Major Internship, Walter E. Skavnak Aug 1977

Godwin Heights Public School District Major Internship, Walter E. Skavnak

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Task Group Structuring, A Technique: Comparison Of The Performances Of Groups Led By Trained Versus Nontrained Facilitators, Paul A. Lang Aug 1977

Task Group Structuring, A Technique: Comparison Of The Performances Of Groups Led By Trained Versus Nontrained Facilitators, Paul A. Lang

Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Role And Task Orientation Of Michigan Principals, Mary Starkey Bowman Aug 1977

Role And Task Orientation Of Michigan Principals, Mary Starkey Bowman

Dissertations

No abstract provided.


A Rationale And Program For School-Community Relations For The Jenison Public Schools, David E. Bly Apr 1977

A Rationale And Program For School-Community Relations For The Jenison Public Schools, David E. Bly

Masters Theses

The development and writing of a program of school-community relations for the Jenison Public Schools led to a review and search of Board of Education policies, administrative memoranda, books and pamphlets, writing of authorities in the field, and attendance at a one-week seminar in Denver, Colorado sponsored by NSPRA. After a review of these materials, participation in the seminar, and consultation from professional educators and authorities in the school public relations field, a program of school-community relations for the Jenison Public Schools was developed.


A Study To Identify The Demographic Profile Of The Public School Assistant Superintendent In The State Of Michigan, 1976-1977, Duane Scott Seastrom Apr 1977

A Study To Identify The Demographic Profile Of The Public School Assistant Superintendent In The State Of Michigan, 1976-1977, Duane Scott Seastrom

Dissertations

No abstract provided.


A Survey Of Inservice Training Practices In Police Departments Of A Selected Size Range, Arthur G. Stoner Apr 1977

A Survey Of Inservice Training Practices In Police Departments Of A Selected Size Range, Arthur G. Stoner

Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Comstock High School Comstock Public Schools Major Internship, David F. Smith Apr 1977

Comstock High School Comstock Public Schools Major Internship, David F. Smith

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Wmu Board Of Trustee Minutes 1977, Wmu Board Of Trustees Jan 1977

Wmu Board Of Trustee Minutes 1977, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

  • MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • MINUTES
    • January 21
    • February 18
    • March 18
    • April 22
    • May 20
    • June 17
    • July 15
    • September 16
    • October 21
    • November 18
    • December 16
  • APPENDIX A - HONORARY DEGREES
    • DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS
    • UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
  • APPENDIX B - WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
    • April 23, 1977
    • June 22, 1977
    • August 19, 1977
    • December 17, 1977
  • INDEX