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The Westerner Vol. 12 No. 4, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Theatre project gains support • Foundation committee assignments announced • Foundation to celebrate 15th anniversary with Academy of Volunteers dinner • The President’s Club • On staff. .

The Westerner Vol. 12 No. 3, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• The future is here • The dedication for the new building housing Waldo Library and the University Computing Center • Charitable gift annuities can provide secure retirement income • The Campaign for Excellence • University News in Brief • Commencement brings honors and optimism • WMU practiced in greeting presidential contenders • Sophisticated technologies transform science fiction into reality • When I was your age, college meant lines, lectures, and science labs • Association chapter adds color to Chicago • Bike Vermont tour slated for August 14 through 16 • Look ma, hands-on learning • Businessman, student add new …

Science Education And The External Perspective On Science, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

In Kuhnian terms, science education has been a process of inducting students into the reigning paradigms of science. While it may never have been explicit, the goals of science education clearly have been to persuade students that science provides a fairly constant, highly justified, and sufficient understanding of physical phenomena. In 1984, Duschl noted that science education had not kept pace with developments in the history and philosophy of science. Positivism was dethroned years ago and it turns out that factors surrounding discovery are at least as important as the justification of knowledge. Indeed, the entire concept of justification has …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 24, 1992, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Recommendation to Confer Honorary Degree
• Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates for 1992/93
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Reorganization of Community Health Services
• Approval of Ph.D. Programs in History and Political Science
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Contract - Lease Agreement with Delta Sigma Phi
• Gary Center Renovation Bid Package - Phase II
• Appointment of Underwriter for Bonding
• Executive Session
• Public Comments
• Remarks by the Provost
• Adjournment

Western News, April 16, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Biggest group of graduates in WMU history expected for commencement, National leaders in integrating arts into schools to speak at three-day conference here in May, Smith to be honored at BGSU commencement, Grant will finance Washington's own company, Women's Center seeks peer educators for fall

Western News, April 9, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two faculty members; two students honored by MAGB, Candidates for dean to conduct forums, Brinkerhoff to weigh effectiveness of seminars offered to top level World Bank personnel, Alavi edits proceedings of graph conference, Smith hopes '60s activism creates math understanding, University connects Michigan citizens to variety of health and social services, Survey of Michigan teens shows substance abuse starts young; is above national average, Rural health project aims at student recruitment, University Substance Abuse Clinic thrives in off-campus location, Occupational therapist examines long-term recovery rates for carpal tunnel victims, Month-long exhibit tofeature historical artifacts from monastery founded in …

Western News, April 2, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Students help their peers achieve better grades through Supplemental Instruction Program, Page-Robin, Sharma elected to senate leadership, Survivor of Nazi twin experiments to relate her experiences, Poel leads project to better prepare elementary teachers

Western News, March 26, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Belson helps resolve concerns as University ombudsman, Pisaneschi says WMU contributes to health of community, Anthropologist to speak on 'relevant mysteries' as part of Mircea Eliade Lectures on Religion

Western News, March 19, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Effective planning key to University's future, Haenicke tells Faculty Senate, Five construction contracts awarded for work on recreation, intercollegiate athletics project, Barnhart named acting director of placement, Belson reappointed as University ombudsman, Scholars to gather for conference on Europe; Levin to deliver keynote speech March 23, Students and seniors will kick up their heels at fourth annual Senior Prom on Wednesday

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting March 13, 1992, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the Western Student Association President
• Remarks by the President
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Recreational Facility Contracts
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Revised AIDS Policy
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Delegation of Authorization to Declare Intent to Borrow for Board Approved Construction Projects
• Establishment of a Deposit Account with Citibank Delaware
• Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates for 1992-93
• Discussion re Pre-Board Session
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, March 12, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke presentation on March 12 senate agenda, Ceremony planned to mark start of$50 million project, Month-long festival to celebrate works of Shakespeare, Get a jump on good health during 'Spring Into Wellness', Mad Hatters' performance, Race to Access set in observance of Handicapped Awareness Days, GLAD events planned to promote understanding

Western News, February 27, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke proposes options for consideration in dealing with tight budget, Students gain health care experience in rural communities, Students to spend 'alternative spring break' working on community service projects, Scott, Lyons selected for 'Woman of the Year' award, Two well-known speakers to give keynote addresses at minority leadership conference

Western News, February 20, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Speedy supercomputer to aid in groundbreaking research, Architects support feasibility of park, Satellite uplink opens window to global communication, WMU race team again seeking 'sun' more for the road, WMUK-FM garners five top news awards in Michigan Association of Broadcasters contest, Better communication could reduce burnout, solve nursing shortage, says faculty member, Pulitzer Prize-winning author to read from work, 'lead seminar on children's literature Feb. 26, Student-run restaurant open in Kohrman Hall

Western News, February 13, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New council among amendments proposed for senate, Sen. Carl Levin to present keynote address at March 23-24 conference on 'The New Europe', Participants chosen for career development program, Three c~ndidates for director of proposed School of Nursing to make presentations, Gifts and grants received during December up over amounts received a year ago this time, Pending agreement on lost foam casting represents first foray into patent transfer, Board approves appointment of Carol Stamm, Roehrick named acting chairperson of theatre, Voyage on the Great Lakes could be the ticket to learning about maritime history; nautical science

Western News, February 6, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Universities can expect no budget increases for 1992-93, LaMothe to be awarded honorary degree in April, Franklin and Brady elected to leadership positions on board for 1992, 800 top high school students to compete in Medallion Scholarship events Feb. 8 and 15, Nationally recognized marketing expert to show how American businesses can improve service, Changes of 'olympic' proportion will affect character of games; says WMU faculty member

Wmu Board Of Trustees Annual Meeting January 31, 1992, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Election of Officers
• Recommendation re Honorary Degree
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Appointment of External Auditor
• Recreational Facility Utilities Construction Contract
• Lease Agreements/Muskegon Regional Center
• Assignments of Patent Agreement/Polyform, Inc., Battle Creek
• Executive Session
• MSU/KCMS Agreement
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, January 30, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU/KVCC partnership boosts transfer rate for minority students, Device could help hearing impaired with telephone talk, Events planned in celebration of Black History Month, Search for dean of business college under way; committee plans to recommend finalist by April, Faculty members share their expertise with talented high school students

Western News, January 23, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Geologist uses Teflon to speed up recovery of petroleum spills under $93,000 EPA grant, CEO Council asks WMU to take on business center, Group's spans four decades of education in music school, Two promoted to positions in Division of Continuing Education

Western News, January 16, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: 1991 recycling efforts net 336 tons of paper and cardboard, University has 'wiggle room' in charting its futures, Public events planned to commemorate King birthday, Levin to focus on economic implications of educationally at-risk students in Jan. 22 lecture, Miller to be honored as 1992 'Man of the Year', Brewer writes atlas with nature center authors on 215 breeding bird species in Michigan, University earns more than $250,000 each in gifts and grants during November; board learns, Blasch honored for contributions

Western News, January 9, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Renovation to result in road changes; office relocations, Wolpe to discuss Cold War, alienation in Clark Lectures, Citizens group formed to support public higher education, Coyne honored as advocate for students with Distinguished Service Award from trustees, Retirement options for p/tJa staff members include incentive window and supplement plan, Stamm to direct budget and allocation process as executive assistant in academic affairs office, Beam book provides pointers on preparing successful reports for students and professionals

University Employee Service Recognition Program 1992, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club

• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees
• Thirty-five Years of Service
• Thirty Years of Service
• Twenty Years of Service
• Fifteen Years of Service
• Ten Years of Service

Different Perspectives On The Natural World: Biology Professors And Their Students, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

The science classroom is the location of complex interactions between students, teacher, curriculum, and environment. These interactions can lead to conflict where the various factors pertaining to students, teacher, curriculum, and environment are at odds. Interest in these types of conflicts has led to numerous studies of classroom processes including those concerned with gender, ethnicity, religion, and language (e.g., Fraser, 1989). Worldview is a factor of more recent interest to researchers and is at an early stage of methodological development and nascent investigation (Cobern, 1991c). Pertaining to the classroom, worldview research focuses on the fundamental beliefs held by teachers and …

Institutional Data Reference Book (1992-93), Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Fact Books

• General Information
• Enrollment Information
• Institutional Comparison
• Student Information
• Faculty Information
• Budgets and Resources

Western Michigan University Graduate Catalog 1992-1994, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

Section I: General Policies and Procedures

Section II: Master's Degree Programs and Requirements

Section III: Specialist Degree Programs and Requirements

Section IV: Doctoral Degree Programs and Requirements

Section V: Description of Graduate Courses

Section VI: The Graduate Faculty

The Westerner Vol. 12 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Ethics becoming standard discussion topic in tomorrow's college classrooms • Various faculty members teach courses incorporating ethical issues • University News in Brief • WMU dedicates new building to house business departments • Major gifts and pledges to continue excellence at Western Michigan University • Alumni Association announces 1991 Alumni Teaching Excellence Award winners • Amateurism, commercialism among ethical issues challenging Olympic ideal

Chaos And Order, Mystery And Knowledge, The Beautiful And Mundane: College Student Conceptualizations Of Nature, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

What do students believe about the world around them? Hawkins (1983) suggested that young students can have a difficult time understanding heliocentrism because their personal experience is literally geocentric. What this illustrates is that meaningful learning in the science classroom presupposes students who enter with beliefs about the world compatible with science as it is taught in the classroom. The study of student beliefs (or for that matter, teacher beliefs) at fundamental levels is the study of worldview (Cobern, 1991a). The research reported here was an interpretive study of beliefs about nature, a delimitation of worldview, held by women college …