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Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 15, 1995, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the Chair
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Remarks by the President
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Departmental Name Change
• Personnel Report
• Off-Campus Technology Fee Proposal
• Cessation of MCC (Michigan Collegiate Coalition) Fee Collection and Disposition of Funds
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Lansing Study Center Lease
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments

Western News, Dec. 7, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Schlack to be honored for community service; contributions to profession at commencement, Board chairperson ends 35-year quest for bachelor's degree, Faculty member collaborates on comprehensive collection of the writings of poet Robert Frost, Thurber works highlighted in radio program, Readers respond positively to Western News survey, Gagie announces plans to take early retirement.

Round Robin Reading: Considering Alternative Instructional Practices That Make More Sense, Patricia R. Kelly

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

As a teacher educator in reading, I am interested in how well classroom practices which preservice students observe during fieldwork coincide with what they learn in my courses. Through discussions with my students, as well as my own classroom observations, it appears that there is not always a fit between current theory and the actual classroom practice. For example, round robin reading, the practice of one student at a time reading a portion of text aloud while other students listen, became the center of a class discussion recently.

Teacher-Mediated Learning For Young Readers: Successful Strategies With Predictable Book Reading, Janice Porterfield Stewart

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Young children's emergent literacy development can be enhanced by storybook reading, discussing the books, paying attention to the print and illustrations, and by involving parents (Heath, 1983; Snow and Ninio, 1986; Mason, Peterman,Dunning, and Stewart, 1992; Keer and Mason, 1993). Often children from high risk backgrounds have limited experiences handling books, being read to, asking questions and at tending to visual stimuli found in books. Consequently, in the beginning of kindergarten many children are not reading and some do not know the letters of the alphabet. However, predictable books provide interactions with prints and pictures which can be a powerful …

Geology Newsletter- 1995, Department Of Geology

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol. 1, No. 20

• Faculty News
• Awards and Scholarships
• Alumni/ Friends/ Former Faculty Notes
• Geology Development and Scholarship Donations
• New Alumni

A Comparison Of Young Children's Writing Products In Skills-Based And Whole Language Classrooms, Penny A. Freppon, Ellen Mclntyre, Karin L. Dahl

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Whole language instruction and an emphasis on the writing process have had a significant impact on the teaching of writing. Many whole language teachers are already in practice, and more educators are moving toward this kind of teaching. However, comparative research on the value of whole language curriculum is limited. It is important to study children's interpretations (Erickson and Shultz, 1992) as they are reflected in the written products they generate in different kinds of classrooms. We need to know more about the sense children make of their instruction, what they are learning about written language, and the kinds of …

Children's Reviews, Lou Ann Homan

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The Wonderful Towers of Watts. Patricia Zelver. 1994; Horace. Holly Keller. 1995; The Tale of Pig, Bear, Frog, Duck. Helen Cooper. 1994.

Professional Materials, Mary E. Jellema

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Looking at Picture Books. John Warren Stewig. 1995.

Whole Language Teaching And Learning: Is It For Everyone?, Anne Crout Shelley

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Beginning the formal study of music theory well into mid-life has enabled me to focus with new clarity on a gnawing concern. This concern, which has pursued me as I have walked with my undergraduate majors into the era of whole language, has two dimensions — both young children and novice teachers. The first concern is those particular young children, who when immersed in a print rich environment, fail to make the inductive leaps which allow them to become emergent readers (O'Donnell and Wood, 1992). My second concern is the early childhood and elementary preservice teachers who are so indoctrinated …

A Portrait Of A Reading Teacher, Barbara J. Griffin

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Teacher knowledge is dynamic and experiential. It is both constructed and reconstructed daily as teachers live out their lives in and out of school (Clandinin and Connelly, 1991). Therefore, listening to teachers' stories can be a valuable avenue to gaining insights into the methods other teachers use to teach children to read. My goal is to share one teacher's story in such a way that readers will reflect on their own stories and examine their practices of reading instruction, their knowledge and beliefs, and how all these elements of teaching are interrelated. It is up to readers to take from …

Transactional Criticism And Aesthetic Literary Experiences: Examining Complex Responses In Light Of The Teacher's Purpose, Joyce E. Many, Jacqueline K. Gerla, Donna L. Wiseman, Linda Ellis

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In classroom literature discussions, teachers orchestrate situations in which readers and texts come together. Approaches teachers use may differ in terms of the stance or purpose for reading encouraged. Rosenblatt (1978, 1985) describes two stances readers can take while reading literary works. An efferent stance indicates a reader's attention is focused on information to be retained after reading and can result in a study of the text. An aesthetic stance, on the other hand, occurs when the reader's attention is on the livedthrough experience of the story and the experiences, thoughts, feelings, images, and associations which are evoked. Rosenblatt (1978, …

Reading Horizons Vol. 36, No. 2

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 36, issue 2.

A Study Of Active Participation Instructional Strategies Increasing Student's Higher Order Thinking Skills, Scottie J. Griffin

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Special Service Needs Of Adult Students Attending Weekend College At Western Michigan University, Patricia A. Dolly

Dissertations

This dissertation examines the needs of the adult learner and how or if these needs are being met in the Campus Ill/Weekend College program at Western Michigan University. Specifically, factors that explain the rise of adult learners on college campuses and demographic information on this rising student population are presented. In addition, the reasons for returning to school and differences between traditional and nontraditional students are examined. Institutional, situational, and dispositional barriers confronting adult students are discussed; a model is put forth along with strategies to overcome barriers offered.

Current services for adult learners attending Weekend College at Western Michigan …

A Study To Determine The Relationship Between Perceived Communication Practices Of Leaders And Subordinate Response To Change, Catherine L. Chevalier

Dissertations

Organizational change continues to challenge leaders as they are charged with transforming their followers from a present state to a future state. This research examined the relationship between perceived communication practices of leaders and employee response to change in a natural setting. Randomly selected employees from the research and development division of a mid-size Fortune 500 company located in the Midwest comprised the sample (N. = 110). The study was executed upon completion of a large-scale change in policy which was formally communicated according to a protocol established by senior management. The participants completed three survey instruments: (1) Communication Environment …

An Analysis Of Saudi Arabian Employee Performance In Selected Public Sector Service Organizations, Yousif Mohamad Saad Al-Hendy

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Investigation Of Teachers' Beliefs Concerning Evaluation Procedures And Criteria And Their Willingness To Assume An Active Role In The Process, Terina Walker-Harvey

Dissertations

Teacher evaluation has received less than favorable reviews over the decades. Reports comment on the unsound practices, inappropriate assessment methods, and inadequate performance criteria. As a result, teachers in some cases come to view the process as ineffective and inadequate. This study hypothesized that (a) teachers who believe in evaluation hold different beliefs regarding evaluation specifics compared to those who disbelieve, (b) teachers who believe in evaluation and view professional development as the purpose for conducting evaluation hold different views regarding evaluation specifics compared to those who disbelieve and view personnel decisions as the purpose for evaluation, and (c) those …

Attitudes Of Black Secondary School Teachers Toward School Guidance In The Potchefstroom Area, South Africa, Elias H. Masibi

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Acceptance Of Computers By Administrative Leadership At Baker College, William Mccormick Luczyk

Dissertations

Procedures for recording information, capturing data for distribution to faculty, students, and other campuses was often being done manually by administrators at Baker College. Because of either a lack of access, or a lack of knowledge and training, simple computer data searches, spreadsheets, and telecommunications were difficult to accomplish and in some cases could not be done by Baker College administrators.

The sample population for this research consisted of forty-six males and forty-seven females for a total of ninety-three existing Baker College administrators, from nine campuses of varying size, throughout the State of Michigan. Data in the areas of computer …

Intrinsic Motivation For Learning Of The Adult Graduate Student At Western Michigan University, Phyllis Crandall

Dissertations

The perceptions of adult graduate students concerning barriers to the educational process and their levels of motivation for pursuing a graduate degree were investigated. The established motivational theory first expressed by Abram Maslow in 1954 was used in defining the first variable of motivation to learning when pertaining to the healthy self-actualized individual. The second variable chosen was a listing of student perceived barriers to the educational process as defined by H. G. Schulze in 1987. It was hypothesized that the higher the level of the barriers overcome per Schutze's scale, the higher the level of intrinsic motivation in the …

Effect Of Participation In Design On Trainee Satisfaction, Abdullatif S. Al-Abdullatif

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Western News, Nov. 30, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two finalists for athletic directorship selected; campus visits include public presentations, Dybek wins prestigious writing award, Haenicke makes Hollywood debut on Tim Allen's 'Home Improvement', Projects that solve problems in industry to be presented, Pakistani scholar brings new perspective to program, Grants support CDDA; physics research; minority awards, C. Curtis-Smith receives 18th ASCAP Award, McCarty helps write new textbook designed as comprehensive source on business law, Geologists hit pay dirt with horizontal drilling technology.

Western News, Nov. 16, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Campus United Way campaign exceeds $152,000 goal, U.S. surgeon general nominee to visit Tuesday, Nov. 28, Demographer to discuss condition of state's youth, Program designed to promote peace near campus, Board appoints Marmion and Bunda to posts, WMU will be well represented at jazz conference.

Western News, Nov. 9, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU is one of the least regional institutions in the state; Haenicke tells Faculty Senate, Supporters salute Haenicke's contributions, Students learn to meet needs of elderly under federal grant, Senate revises final examination schedule; approves measure on changing of grades, Families of WMU students invited to share in the fun, WMU plays host to FIPSE review board session, Teleconference scheduled on international education, Prominent health educator to speak Nov. 14, Visiting scholar to explore geologic processes, Noted activist will give Peace Week keynote.

Western News, Nov. 2, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Upjohn foundation pledges $1 million for science project, Board praises Haenicke for continued outstanding work, Haenicke details enrollment figures at board meeting, Teleconference to feature Covey; Peters; Waitley, Asthma researcher will discuss recent advances, Ethics talk planned on 'feminist insight, Hsieh colloquium set, Workshop to explore workings of HSIRB, New 'twinning program' launched this month for students at Hong Kong Baptist University, Trustees Chormann and Boldi recognized.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 27, 1995, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the Chair
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Remarks by the President
• Presidential Evaluation/Compensation Recommendation
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Program Revision Requests for 1996/97
• Revised Policy on Enrollment Census
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Liquor License Application
• Capital Outlay Budget Request for 1996/97
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Supplemental Retirement Benefit
• Adjournment

Western News, Oct. 26, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Hampton 'makes a difference' as loaned executive, Sky Broncos soar to first place in regional meet; land berth in national competition this spring, Welfare reform is topic of presentation set for tonight, WIDR grant goes toward several station improvements, Project designed to prepare better science teachers, Library exhibits rare medieval manuscripts, Three selected for Center Scholars Program, Grant used to establish Latin American network.

Western News, Oct. 19, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke looks back over 10 years with gratitude, 1995 Homecoming celebration to feature the 'many faces' of Western, Thompson takes on additional duties as dean, WMUK-FM seeks listener support in fall fund-raiser, Panel discussion planned on Detroit newspaper strike, Writer to read parts of novel inspired here, Nahm to be remembered.

Western News, Oct. 12, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke goes Hollywood, President to give 'State of the University' address at 16th annual Academic Convocation, Senate approves measures on enrollment management, Fund-raisers seek $152,000 in campus United Way drive, Attorney in Allegan County 'right to die' case to present lecture on implications of decision, WMU starts year with $1 million in new cash gifts, Hemphill-Pearson named to' occupational therapy roster, New journal showcases contemporary writers, Watson joins hockey staff, Role of corporate ethics officer to be explored.

Western News, Oct. 5, 1995, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Ehrle; Griffin recognized for superior classroom skills, Distinguished alumni to be honored during Homecoming, 'Jurassic Park' adviser to present lecture, Seminar to focus on telecommunications as a tool for economic development in the rural U.S, Mathematician to discuss matrix theory, Eminent philosopher will explore Descartes, Science publishes findings from WMU study of lake bed core on warming and cooling trends, AIDS quilt project donates $16,000 to agencies, Theatre group to present 'Great Sexpectations', Donnelly selected for Athletic Hall of Fame.