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Western News, December 6, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Collective bargaining agreement ratified, Holiday break hours announced for University areas, Maier named 'Professor of Year', Faculty retirements approved by Board of Trustees, Faculty Scholar Committee seeks nominations, Western-produced television programs win awards, Three road projects to be completed next year

Wmu Board Of Trustees Special Meeting December 6, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Westerner Vol. 5 No. 3, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• McCracken Hall expansion approved • Contract ratified • More than 100 want to be president • Residence hall life becoming more popular • New program serves thought with food • Beam appointed finance chief • Lawyer named to development post • Workers restoring Asylum Lake site • Paper foundation elects officers • Americans sticking with traditional holiday foods • Sports • Among Alumni • Protecting your rights with a will • Medallion Scholar applicants sought • Alumninotes

An Experiential Project Examining The Development, Organization, Implementation, And Supervision Of Summer Activity Programs, Thomas R. Weaver

Masters Theses

The objective of this experiential project was to examine the function of an administrative position in a recreation department's summer activities program.

Major areas that were studied were program offerings, personnel management, task structure, and budgeting.

Examination of these areas revealed that program offerings are basically determined by community demand since the Recreation Department exists to serve the community. It was discovered that personnel management is an important and ongoing process. It became evident that the organizational aspect of recreation department work i s the key to success fully run programs. Finally, it was learned that budgeting was done on …

An Examination Of The Relationships Among Locus Of Control, Role Variables, And Perceived Job Satisfaction, Glenn Ellis Liddell

Dissertations

The relationship among locus of control, role conflict, role ambiguity and job satisfaction were examined for chief housing officers of member institutions of the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International with a resident population of under 1,000.

The literature review revealed that high levels of role conflict and ambiguity are related to low levels of job satisfaction and that locus of control affects perceived role conflict, role ambiguity and job satisfaction. Internals (those who believe their fate is controlled by themselves) experience less role conflict and ambiguity and more job satisfaction then do externals (those who believe their fate …

Sex-Role Attitudes And Some Selected Background Characteristics Of Women In Nontraditional Careers, Women In Traditional Careers, And The Homemakers In Malaysia, Rohany Nasir

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to compare the sex-role attitudes and background characteristics of women in nontraditional careers, traditional careers, and the homemakers in Malaysia.

The population studied was 630 women, out of which there were 210 women in nontraditional careers, 210 women in traditional careers, and 210 homemakers over the age of 18 who worked and resided in the areas of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

Spence and Helmreich's Attitudes Toward Women Scale-short form was used to measure the overall sex-role attitudes while the AWS vocational, educational, and intellectual theme was utilized to measure the attitudes toward women's roles …

The Use Of Guided Imagery In The Control Of Food And Liquid Intake Of Hemodialysis Patients, Thomas E. Higgins

Dissertations

This research was undertaken in order to clarify the relationship between guided imagery and the control of food and liquid intake by hemodialysis patients. There have been a number of studies dealing with the negative psychological states experienced by hemodialysis patients. A behavioral manifestation of these psychological states is the problem of maintaining proper food and liquid intake and this is a major problem for most patients.

One technique used by individuals to cope with negative psychological states and to learn healthy behaviors is guided imagery. The purpose of this study was to determine if a relaxation technique coupled with …

The Relationship Between Conflict-Communication Values And The Relationship Between Principals' Conflict Management Effectiveness And Involvement Of Teachers In Decision Making In Small High Schools In Michigan, Michael Kenneth Ryan

Dissertations

Due to the ever-increasing complexity of the social, financial, technical, and political environment in which schools must function, teachers have become more and more involved in the decision-making process in many schools. As teachers participate more in decision making, conflicts may arise. As these conflicts are managed, conflict-communication values may be an integral part of such management.

The primary purpose of this investigation was to determine the relationship between principals' effectiveness when dealing with conflicts and the principals' willingness to involve teaching staff in decision making. Investigations regarding the relationships between opposing communication values were also conducted.

The methodology used …

A Report Of An Internship With The Albion Public Schools Albion, Michigan, Anthony L. Derose

Masters Theses

This report is a summary of a six-week internship in the Albion Public Schools during the summer of 1984.

The objective of this internship was to introduce the intern to the roles, responsibilities, and duties of the position of Assistant Superintendent and to provide for a general understanding of the operations of the central office administration.

The six-week experience included extensive opportunities to observe and participate in a variety of valuable activities. A considerable amount of time was spent in the development of a new professional staff evaluation and goal-setting system, interviewing and hiring new teaching staff, completing Title I …

The Evaluation Of A School-Court Program That Deals With Chronic Absenteeism Of Middle School Students, Robert A. Duell

Dissertations

The purposes of this study were to examine the perceptions of middle school administrators, probation officers, and judges regarding chronic absenteeism of rural middle school students and to evaluate a school-court pilot program designed to deal with chronic attendance problems.

Four major research questions were examined in this paper. First, do rural middle schools have chronically absent students? Second, if there are such students, is their chronic absenteeism symptomatic of other serious problems? Third, if there are such students, do the school administrators, probation officers, and judges want to cooperate to deal with those students? Finally, do these three groups …

The Comparison Of Achievement Of Weekend Course Student Groups And Concurrent Course Student Groups Of Nazareth College Management Division, Norm Woodin

Dissertations

Record numbers of nontraditional students are enrolling in colleges today. These students are being actively recruited in an effort to overcome a decrease in enrollments caused by the declining size of the pool of potential traditional 18-year-old students. To accommodate these nontraditional students, colleges have had to adjust their traditional class meeting time schedules. One such class meeting time schedule has been developed where the class meets in large blocks of time on weekends. Many educators have questions about the academic credibility and worth of this nontraditional weekend class meeting schedule. This question became the basis for a research study. …

Effect Of Father-Presence And Father-Absence On The Self-Concept Of Black Males In Special Education And Regular Education Classes, Queen Esther Woodard

Dissertations

This study compared the self-concept of Black males residing in father-present and father-absent low socioeconomic status homes, who were between the ages of 8-12, and who were enrolled in emotionally impaired, or regular education classes. Literature indicated that since 1970, the number of children reared in one-parent homes has increased by over 60%, with over 90% of these children living with their mothers. This changing lifestyle has prompted researchers to investigate the effects of father-absence on children; especially on boys.

It was hypothesized that self-concept would be influenced by father status, chronological age, and class placement. These three independent variables …

Western News, November 29,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Kemp to be recipient of Distinguished Service Award, 'Fiesta de Navidad' to be presented Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Parking permit expiration date extended, 22 to be inducted into 25 Year Club, Henderson named director of undergraduate admissions, Steps to be closed for snow season

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting November 16, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re Land Option
• Recommendation re Program Revision Requests
• Recommendation re Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Recommendation re Board of Trustees Distinguished Service Award
• Board Committee Reports
• Department of Dance Report
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, November 15, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two faculty members are first management associates, Computer programming contest to attract 300, Sports Medicine Clinic is alive and well, Changed children return to parents at the holidays, Smokers invited to 'kick the habit' today, Business communication expert to be scholar

Western News, November 8,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Miller named 'Humanities Advocate of the Year', Alcohol Awareness Week to be observed Nov. 11-17, Bernhard expresses relief at defeat of 'C', Intellectual Skills conference to convene Nov. 16-17, Mentors needed for mentor-mentee program

Geology Newsletter- 1984, Department Of Geology

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol.1 No.9

• Dear Alumni and Friends
• Advisory Council
• Geology Development Fund
• Graduate Students
• Geology & Earth Science Club
• W. David Kuenzi Scholarship Fund
• 1983-84 Awards & Scholarships
• Faculty News
• Alumni News

Western News, November 1,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Public-education leaders unite to oppose Proposal C, Consortium preidents: 'C' would close doors of opportunity to students, hurt recovery, Campus groups united in opposition to Proposal C, Brown to be honored at national convention, 1984-85 campus directories distributed, Canadian studies scholar to speak Nov. 1-2, Yugoslavian scholar to speak on victimology, September gifts, grants total $485,992, Cooper honored a occupational therapist, New nutritional program serves thought with food

Western News, October 25, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board approves 1984-1985 budget of $83.5 million, Distinguished Faculty Scholars to be honored this afternoon, Board urges 'no' on Proposal C, AAUP, APA urge members vote NO on Proposal C, Staff United Way drive is underway; leaders named, Beam named vice president for finance

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 19, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re General Fund Budget for 1984/85
• Recommendation re Capital Outlay Budget for 1985/86
• Resolution re Lock Box Collection Services
• Resolution re Proposal C
• Board Committee Reports
• International Student Report
• Adjournment

Western News, October 18,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Proposal C 'dangerous, sinister,' Bernhard declares, Five to be honored for teaching excellence Oct. 25, ROTC member receive national award, Alumni Association elects new officers at meeting, Asylum Lake is the site of land improvement project, Moore named to position in social work

Wmu Board Of Trustees Special Meeting October 18, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Accepted Agenda
• Executive Session for collective bargaining update

Western News, October 11, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Former ambassador to El Salvador to speak, Talks with University and AAUP resume tomorrow, Peace Education Week scheduled, Byrd named new director of intercollegiate athletics, Medieval Institute hosting eminent scholar, Prop. C: 'Choice' or Chaos?, University research vital for future prosperity

Western News, October 4, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Proposal C 'a dagger in heart' of higher ed, Thirteen named to presidential search committee, Homecoming events continue this weekend, Paper Technology Foundation to meet, Board approves academic appointments, Center supports groundwater initiatives, Heikkinen named to position in development

Monitoring Progress Toward Independent Silent Reading, Lilian H. Franc, Jeannette Hildrebrandt

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In an effort to gain a greater understanding of how children make the transition from reading word for word orally to becoming independent silent readers this study monitored the development of fluent oral reading of beginning readers, recorded progress related to the children's ability to use a modified cloze procedure as an indication of their perception of reading as a meaning gathering process, charted children's ability to write a complete sentence independently, and observed children as they made voluntary decisions to read a trade book silently.

Effects Of Adding Folklore To Basal Reading Programs, Ellen R. Sallee, Renuka R. Sethi

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

For the past several years reading in the elementary schools has been an area of special emphasis and has been reinforced as one of the basics of a good education. In response to this situation, educators are always searching for ways to improve reading instruction.

Using Observation To Assess Young Children's Reading Attitudes, Olivia N. Saracho

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The checklist presented was derived from a study based on Rowell's (1972) conclusions: (1) the children's behavior indicates their attitudes; (2) an observer can objectively record this behavior with the appropriate instrument; and (3) the format of the instrument should provide the observer with the opportunity to assess the children's reactions to their reading experiences. based on these conclusions, the Preschool Reading Attitudes Observation Checklist (PRAOC) was constructed to assess young children's observable behaviors in reading.

Approaches And Methods For Reading Specialists: A Continuing Debate, Mark E. Thompson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The power of technology is a challenge to humanistic concerns and forms the basis of the continuing debate, i.e., how should we use our educational technology and how do we keep it under control? There are many examples of raw technical power going haywire. For educators at all levels, technology must be under human control and carefully applied.

The Westerner Vol. 5 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• New office aids nontraditional students • More freshmen are attending Western • Ho receives appointments in China • Faculty contract still not ratified • Proposal C: 'A dagger in the heart of higher ed' • Chinese Fulbright studying here • Gallegos named education dean • National guard and Western sign degree-program agreement • Job market for teachers showing improvement • Admissions adds toll-free numbers • Being the president's daughter isn't all fun • New aid director says plan ahead • Sports • Student commutes from Oregon for unique program • Proposal C is 'crippling' tax initiative • Economic recovery …

Integrating Language Activities Into Reading Instruction, Dixie D. Sanger, Sheldon L. Stick, Una A. Lange

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

This study determines if second grade children, who have been identified as having possible listening comprehension problems and language deficiencies, demonstrate improved reading performance with an integrated reading-language treatment approach. A quasi-experimental design included sixteen children in the experimental group and nineteen subjects in the control group. Six operationally defined language behaviors were studied during eleven weeks of treatment. the data were interpreted to imply that certain aspects of an integrative reading-language approach were effective for reading instruction.