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Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 13, 1996, 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
• Academic and Student Affairs Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Master of Arts Degree
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• First of America Loan
• Remarks by the Provost
• Western Student Association Update
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Ratification of Contract
• Adjournment

Western News, Dec. 5, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Speaker of the House to be honored for exceptional career and devoted service, Graduates include first four from nursing program, Group works to protect underwater treasures, President restores funds for faculty computers, English and theatre students to present plays during reader's theatres Dec. 5 and Dec. 11, Strazdas named to state post, Jaksa earns service award from state group, Faculty member performs in 'virtual concert'.

25 Year Club, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club

December 3, 1996

Using Vocabulary Studies To Teach Contextual Analysis In Grade Four, Susan M. Watts, Julie Bucknam

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Increasingly, researchers are calling for four strands to comprise the elementary school vocabulary program: direct instruction in the meanings of individual words, the improvement of students' independent word learning strategies, motivation for word learning, and many opportunities for wide reading (Irvin, 1990; Graves, 1995). Strategies for independent word learning are particularly important because wide reading offers students the opportunity to learn as many as 3,000 word per year if they can successfully apply structural analysis and contextual analysis to the new words they encounter (Anderson, 1995).

Reviews: Professional Materials, Patricia A. Crawford

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Should We Burn Babar? Essays on Children's Literature and the Power of Stories. Herbert Kohl. (1995)

Be Ready For The Censorship Challenge, Linda Mixon Clary

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In using a large variety of materials with readers and urging them to read widely, educators must realize that they will likely encounter problems with censorship. People for the American Way reported a new high in the number of cases reported in the United States in 1994 with a total of 760 incidents, a trend that has been in effect over the past twenty years (Simmons, 1994).

Literature Alive: Connecting To Story Through The Arts, J. Lea Smith, J. Daniel Herring

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

"How can I create 'living' experiences that will support my students to explore the 'layers' of meaning in a story? What type of learning activity supports students to build personal 'connections' with a story?" We, along with language arts teachers, face these questions as we collaborate to develop literature studies. Our uncertainty seems to imply confusion as to whether we should emphasize story comprehension, reading skills, or a personal connection as the basis.

Illustrations, Text, And The Child Reader: What Are Pictures In Children's Storybooks For?, Zhihui Fang

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Picture books are profusely illustrated books in which the illustrations are, to varying degrees, essential to the en joyment and understanding of the story (Tomlinson and Lynch-Brown, 1996). As the most characteristic form of children's literature (Nodelman, 1996), picture books hold a prominent place in children's literature because of the juxtaposition of pictures and words. Thanks to the public's acute awareness of the importance of childhood in human devel opment, to professional critical evaluation of children's literature, as well as to the advances in printing technology and art reproduction, children's literature has witnessed a dramatic increase in well-illustrated picture books.

Geology Newsletter- 1996, Department Of Geology

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol. 1, No. 21

• Faculty News
• Alumni/ Friends/ Former Faculty Notes
• Geology Development
• Donations
• Scholarship Donations

An Examination Of Factors Contributing To Exemplary Schools In An Urban Public School District In The Midwest, Gordon D. Griffin

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there were characteristics that identify exemplary elementary schools. Selection of schools was based on standardized scores, principal tenure, parental involvement, Directors of Elementary School’s opinion, and accreditation status.

The demographic information suggested that both groups of schools were similar in composition. Developing schools demonstrated a significantly greater population of students receiving free lunch and a greater population of minority students. Each school principal and staff received two survey instruments: the Leadership Practices Inventory (Kouzes & Posner, 1992), and the School Assessment Survey (Wilson, 1985). The results were compared to determine which …

Fluency Training On Quantitative Skills Tested By The Graduate Record Examination, Pamela L. Vunovich

Dissertations

This research consisted of an evaluation of a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) preparation course and two ancillary studies. Eighteen students enrolled in one of three courses (spring, summer, or fall) during which they spent approximately 140 hours preparing for the GRE using self-instructional texts and supplementary materials. Two sets of fluency practice drills with both accuracy and speed criteria were developed to improve students' performance on the quantitative portion of the GRE. The first set of four drills used in the spring and summer courses covered basic skills (basic math, fractions, decimals, and percentages). The second set of 42 drills, …

Factors Affecting The Educational Attainment Of African-American Males: An Observational Analysis, Chauncey Williams

Masters Theses

African-American males participation in higher education has declined due to low academic achievement. The research suggests that this low achievement is caused by racism, academic preparation, self-esteem, teacher expectation, and goals. Although I agree with most of the research, I have concluded that along with teacher's expectations, four other factors greatly impact academic achievement. These other four factors are (1) school demographics, (2) curriculum, (3) parental involvement, and (4) peer pressure. These factors were observed through casual conversations with African-American male high school students in a large midwestern area. The observational analysis suggests that improvement in these areas will help …

Maranao Muslim Women Educational Administrators: An Initial Study Of The Emerging Muslim Women Leaders In The Philippines, Carmelita S. Lacar

Dissertations

Long deprived of consequential participation in socioeconomic exchanges outside the home, Filipino Muslim women are now breaking out of their traditional mold. Increasingly, they are acquiring higher education and are assuming vocational and leadership roles which, in years past, were inaccessible to them. Focused on Maranao Muslim women educational administrators, this survey sought to: (a) describe their salient characteristics, career development experiences, goals, and visions that distinguish them from their Muslim women subordinates; (b) describe factors influencing their career; (c) describe their leadership behaviors; and (d) deduce some policy and practical implications of the findings. Primary data on 75 variables …

Implementing Resources For Reform: One Teacher’S Experience With A Standards-Based Mathematics Curriculum, Lynn Best Royer

Masters Theses

This study addresses the issue of implementation of a reform mathematics curriculum, focusing on one teacher's personal experience. Its purpose is to uncover what motivated this teacher to persist in learning new ways to teach mathematics. There is greater emphasis on discovering what discouraged this effort. Impediments to implementation are emphasized because of their potential to undermine the movement to restructure mathematics education.

This case study used common methods of qualitative data gathering and analysis. Interviews, observation, and video tapes were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed. The impediments to implementation which emerged were then compared to reports from similar reform projects. …

Case Study Analysis In Reding/Language Arts: Getting To The "Nitty-Gritty", Janet H. Towell

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

On the first day of class in a graduate reading assessment and evaluation course, my students were asked to formulate a list of questions in cooperative groups that should be considered when doing a case study on a student to assess his or her skills and abilities including strengths and needs in read ing/language arts. They were asked to think of any areas of concern that may affect the student's academic performance such as social or emotional factors. The following table of 20 questions was compiled by this group of 16 inservice teachers with varying levels of experience and expertise. …

Simple Lessons From Multicultural Children, Joanne Cunard

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

After designing, initiating, and collecting observational data for two years from a program for a kindergarten class of children representing several different ethnic groups, we present you with some insights to be considered by teachers and faculty.

Reading Horizons Vol. 37, No. 2

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 37, issue 2.

A Study Of Students Involved In A Leadership Development Program, "Excellence In Leadership", At Grand Valley State University, Paul Mckimmy

Dissertations

This study sought to describe the leadership behaviors of students involved in the Excellence in Leadership Program (ELP) at Grand Valley State University. Additionally, it sought to determine how ELP influences the leadership behaviors of its members. The Leadership Practices Inventory - Student Version (LPI) was used to measure the leadership behavior frequencies of five groups of students at the beginning and end of the 1995-1996 academic year. Non-ELP-members, newly registered ELP members, and ELP members at three different achievement levels (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) were compared. The behaviors measured by this instrument are: Enabling Others to Act, Modeling the …

A Case Study Of Academic Achievement Of African American Males, Loistean Mason

Dissertations

Several areas are often identified as barriers to the academic achievement of African American males. They include racial inequality, segregation between schools, segregation within schools, cultural insensitivity to learning styles, the theory of cultural deprivation, teacher/student interaction, and the discipline of African American students. The study was conducted in a Midwestern school with a predominantly African American student body and faculty at the end of the final grading period before graduation. This study of 12th-grade males sought to determine if the climate of an African American high school with African American administrators and faculty would enhance the achievement of African …

Western News, Nov. 21, 1996, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Project helps grandparents who become parents again, Libraries launch two-year project to train faculty and students in emerging technology, Weaver says Molde's contract will not be renewed, Senior Pakistani officials tap HCOB expertise, Book chronicles 60 years of health care in the region.

Western News, Nov. 14, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Senators learn of efforts in enrollment and marketing areas, Presentations by Richard Wright and Matt Kurz reflect key aspects of University outreach initiatives, Grant total includes $5 million for aviation facilities, Hufford named to post in Division of Student Affairs, Smith to discuss changes in banking industry, Economics talk planned on the Great Depression, Women's history scholar to lead two sessions.

Western News, Nov. 7, 1996, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: 'Groundbreaking' technology barely scratches the surface, Local students to join in national discussion on diversity issues through satellite broadcast, Book explores culture and traditions of Asia and Africa, Kuttner named to skills center post, Office branching out into programs for professional growth and development.

Public Understanding Of Science As Seen By The Scientific Community: Do We Need To Re-Conceptualize The Challenge And To Re-Examine Our Own Assumptions?, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

My task is to address the question of how the scientific community views the public understanding of science and whether there needs to be a re-conceptualization of the challenge to foster the public understanding of science, and also whether there is a need to re-examine assumptions. I am compelled to begin by acknowledging a debt to an important book, Inarticulate Science, written by Edgar Jenkins and his colleagues at Leeds. Inarticulate Science is an outstanding contribution on the concept of the public understanding of science and I think of my contribution today on this topic as a footnote. My …

Western News, Oct. 31, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board approves appointment of Timothy Light as provost and vice president for academic affairs, 1996-97 general fund budget booked at $179.2 million, Trustees ratify three-year contract with AAUP, Noted critic; poet and essayist from Yale to make three presentations on campus Nov. 6-7, Women's health issues to be explored in all-day forum, South African activists to speak at symposium on rising expectations of that country's youth, Doolittle among Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 25, 1996, 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
• Change Date of 1997 Annual Meeting
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Ratification of WMU/AAUP Contract
• Recommendation re Presidential Evaluation/Compensation
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Gift Report
• Revised Western Michigan University Foundation Bylaws
• General Fund Budget for 1996-97
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comment
• Executive Session
• Purchase of Property
• Resolution re Personnel Decisions
• Adjournment

Western News, Oct. 17, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Light describes challenges and goals in remarks at first Faculty Senate meeting, Center increases access for persons with disabilities, Grants from Kellogg Foundation spur new training program with horses, Geologists answer the call to revive map making art, Michigan First Lady Michelle Engler here to kick off campaign for community service, National expert on aging to discuss future of long-term care in Oct. 24 public address, Cotton selected for state honor.

Western News, Oct. 10, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Enrollment stabilization crucial as University faces budget shortfall, Poling earns Distinguished Faculty Scholllr Award, Sky's the limit with revamped School of Aviation Sciences, Sky Broncos play host to regional aviation contest, Haenicke updates senators on science project, Department fund-raisers seeking to achieve $156,000 goal in this year's United Way drive, WMUK-FM begins on-air campaign Monday.

Western News, Oct. 3, 1996, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Alavi and Cornish to be honored for expertise with 1996 Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards, Superintendents band together to boost K-12 school achievement in two states, Homecoming culminates with festivities this weekend, WMU center home of new professional group designed to improve education evaluation, Writer; activist; performance artist to discuss diversity issues in Visiting Scholar addresses, Renowned mathematician to speak on campus, Improvisational theatre troupe takes to the road.

When An Esl Adult Becomes A Reader, Lucy Tse

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

This case study focuses on the effects of an extensive reading program for an adult English language learner. The subject participated in a course designed to introduce and promote pleasure reading among English as a second language (ESL) students by encouraging them to read both assigned and self-selected books in English. Over a period of approximately six months, the subject was presented with a variety of genres of English language books and given the opportunity to discuss those read in low anxiety environments. This article will first give a brief review of the literature on the role of reading in …

From A To Z: Using Alphabet Books As An Instructional Tool With Older Readers, Gerry A. Coffman, Judy Jackson Spohn

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Alphabet books provide a literature source for teachers to use in the classroom that focuses on a common sequence of textual organization which upper elementary and middle school students have known since they were young children. These students most likely had in their repertoire of beginning to read activities, alphabet books using common symbols to match the letters such as "A is for apple, B is for bear, C is for cat." The objects were selected to match the true sound of the letter with a single or small number of illustrations to demonstrate the concept. The alphabet book addresses …