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Western News: December 8, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Victory is sweet for host cities of college bowl games, Senate OKs resolution on consensual relations, Singable songs and stirred sentiments make classics, Robertson co-writes book 'on clinical psychology, Michigan poets featured in book co-edited by Scott, Wylie is high on new 'computerized landing system, Opportunities available for armchair quarterbacks, WMU facility conducts product testing for area manufacturers, Colorado River exploration is subject of Cooley book

Geology Newsletter- 1988, Department Of Geology

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol. 1, No. 13

• Dear Alumni and Friends
• Core Research Studies
• Institute for Water Studies
• W. David Kuenzi Scholarship Fund
• Geology Development and Scholarship Fund Donations
• Faculty Briefs
• News from the Support Staff
• Geology/Earth Science Club
• Awards & Scholarships
• 1988 Speakers Program
• Alumni Lines

Western News, December 1,1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Cranberries could be the sauce in Michigan's future, Record number to join 25 Year Club, Scholarship puts minority students on the road to business careers, Senior citizens; students are; partners in new program, DeRose named regional center director, Viglianti to return and head Gary Fund

Effects Of Student Attitudes And Student Time On Achievement Gains In College Developmental Reading, Kathryn K. Welsch

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to provide a new focus on college-level developmental reading programs by examining course content (i.e., instructional activities) in a developmental reading class.

Attitudes and time spent on instructional activities were monitored for 47 students in three sections of college level developmental reading. Multiple regression analyses were used to relate these data to vocabulary and comprehension gains on the Nelson Denny Reading Test (J. Brown, Nelson, & Denny, 1976).

Students made significant gains in vocabulary and in comprehension. Student attitudes predicted gains in both vocabulary and comprehension. Because of reliability problems, the time data do …

An Evaluation Of A Student Orientation Pilot Project And Counseling Services As Retention Activities At Grand Valley State University, Mary T. Gustas

Masters Theses

The field experience was completed in the Counseling Center in affiliation with the Dean of Students Office, and the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, spring of 1986 through spring of 1987. An objective of the experience was to determine if an increased orientation program and counseling service impacted the retention of freshmen students at Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Data were gathered and compiled which supported an extended orientation program at other institutions. Recommendations for implementation were prepared and presented to the Retention Committee at Grand Valley State University.

Additional data collection was done for the …

Determinants Of Student-Faculty Informal Contact, Alan W. Barr

Dissertations

There was an examination in this study of the relationship of classroom experiences (cues) and professorial initiative to the frequency of informal student-faculty interaction in the freshman year. The research was conducted at an independent, four-year urban college in the state of Michigan with a predominantly commuter population. A survey instrument was administered to the entire freshman class in the Spring semester of 1988. Information was derived from the survey on the nature and frequency of informal faculty-student contact.

Out of the 137 freshman receiving surveys, 101 returned them. The response rate was 74%. Data from one survey returned were …

Western News, November 17, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Earlier student preparation credited for 31.5 percent increase in applications, Data processing moves from back office to front line, Ramirez wins Hispanic Recognition Award, Gant named associate director in placement

Western News, November 10, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Support of faculty and staff members needed for capital campaign to reach ambitious goals, Participants can express their opinions as jurors in Nov. 12 mock trial, Consensual relations resolution returned to committee, Registration 'bugs' slow campus phone system, Geography Awareness Week set for Nov. 13-19

Western News, November 3, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Upjohn pledges $2 million to WMU, 13 visiting scholars teaching here this year as part of King/Chavez/Parks Program, Conference to focus on race relations in Kalamazoo, Articles sought for women's history publication, Yeager to speak on ethical decision-making

The Westerner Vol. 9 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• The Upjohn Company pledges $2 million to WMU Foundation • Lees pave the way for honors facility • Gridders clinch trip to California Bowl • Three receive 1988 alumni teaching awards • Trustees and faculty praise Haenicke' s leadership • Three win alumni teaching excellence awards • Alumni Association elects officers; welcomes six new directors • Western inducts five into Athletic Hall of Fame • Fall enrollment is at an all-time high • Parfet, Lee elected Foundation chair, vice chair; board expanded • Corporate alumni group funds, awards Medallion Scholarship • Cunningham Memorial Scholarship is awarded • Reorganization focuses …

Western News: October 27,1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Future depends on role in regional education and economic development, Haenicke gives raise to Foundation, United Way volunteers give the gifts of time; expertise, Board approves purchase of new Grand Rapids facility, House gets new lease on life through summer-long restoration efforts, Halloween terror and occasional fright can be healthy, Maier writes new translation of old works

Western News, October 20, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Faculty Senate seeking funds to endow Medallion Scholarship in Haenicke' s name, Oaklands restoration completed, Two Soviet scientists conduct research here, Neither rain nor sleep can keep executives from jobs, Boyer recommended as gymnastics coach

Western News, October 13,1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Lees pledge $500,000 toward Honors College facility, Three to receive Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards, Parfet and Lee elected foundation officers, 1987 Nobel laureate to speak, 1988 United Way goal is $110,000, Scholars to speak on religion; art; the Constitution

Western News, October 6, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Hirsch; Stoltman are Distinguished Faculty Scholars, Burian remembered as a dreamer and a doer, Infant communication disorders to be lectures topic, Eicholtz awarded first Cunningham scholarship, Friedel among five named to Hall of Fame, C/TO celebrates 10 years with week of events

Western News, September 29,1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Innovative program for 'undecided' students honored by national advising organization, Center named external evaluator for Kellogg program, Hoadley research figures in future NASA countdowns, Experts on discipline in the schools; physics education to be Visiting Scholars, Rodriguez named to position in admissions

Western News, September 22, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Western News: Moskovis reassignment means more emphasis on regional education; economic development, Burian dies Sept. 21 at age 51, Nobel laureate to speak Sept. 28, Tanis earns grant from NATO

Western News, September 15, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Achieving goals requires 'solidarity,' Haenicke tells Faculty Senate, Presidents share their expertise in WMU classrooms, 27 faculty members earn awards through New Faculty Support Program, National experts to speak on AIDS

Western News, September 8, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Baccalaureate-level writing requirement implemented, Haenicke OKs guidelines to streamline committees, Hispanic Heritage Week events scheduled, Center provides base for former institution residents

Western News, September 1, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University recognized as one of 'Big Five' by legislators through higher funding, Reorganization designed to increase minorities, Dennison establishes assessment office; measurement to continue under Bunda, Beauregard named to post in athletics

Western News, August 11, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Salary adjustment pool set at 5.5 percent for most non-bargaining staff, Staff invited to picnic, Summer flextime to end Aug. 26, Summer enrollment up 7 percent

The Westerner Vol. 9 No. 1, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Distinguished Alumni Award winners • Legislature counts Western among 'Big 5' • Last year's major 'headlines' give us a lot to be proud of • Alumni contributions fund unique jobs • Painter/illustrator assists art students through 'living' bequest • Western is in the forefront of helping minority students • Sindecuse endowment supports numerous special activities • New dean of students named • Western meets research challenge • Wall of Distinction cites achievements of graduates • Six Nobel laureates to offer their views • The Oaklands heads improvements list • Jailed South African leader given honorary degree • Last academic …

Western News, July 28, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Research and sponsored program funding nearly doubles in two years, Stamm participates in institute at Bryn Mawr, Tuition increase proposal on agenda for Board meeting

Western News, July 14, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Jaksa named to position in faculty development, Haenicke expresses relief after Bergman plea, Kellogg Foundation continues survey funding

Western News, June 30, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University awards honorary degree to Nelson R. Mandela, WESTOPS to move into office space downtown

Western News, June 16, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Freshman class could reach 3,600; Dennison says, WMU joins with Detroit Public Schools to offer middle school students 'incentive', Bachelor's in production technology reflects continued WMU commitment, Hayden awarded grant to study in Canada, WMU playing host to unique sports training site for the visually impaired, Center to assess Chicago urban development projects

Faculty Recognition Dinner Photo 1988, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Recognition Dinner Photo

June 3, 1988

Photoed:

• Paul Holkeboer
• Robert Jack Smith
• Sid Dykstra
• Lloyd Schmaltz
• James Powell
• William Kanzler
• President Diether H. Haenicke
• Helmi Moulton
• Jospeh Eisenbach
• Norma Hungerford

Faculty Achievements As Future Foundations: Faculty Recognition Dinner 1988, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Achievements as Future Foundations

Faculty Recognition Dinner

June 3, 1988

Our Honored Guests:

• Darwin A. Buthala
• Sidney Dykstra
• Joseph J. Eisenbach
• Dona J. Fowler
• Paul E. Holkeboer
• Norma L. Hungerford
• William H. Kanzler
• George G. Mallinson
• Dorinne L. McKeag
• June Mochizuki
• Minoru Mochizuki
• Helmi K. Moulton
• James H. Powell
• Lawrence B. Schlack
• Lloyd . Schmaltz
• Robert Jack Smith
• Nancy Y. Stone

Western News, June 2, 1988, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Several physical improvement projects get under way this summer, Remarks by provost; election, report included on Senate agenda for tonight, Logo is out; signature is in with new design for official documents, Telecommunications department ann0unces new FAX service

Western News, May 19, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Competitiveness hinges on higher education support, Haenicke describes response to budget situation, New center to coordinate science teacher training, Graph conference expected to attract mathematicians from around the globe, Jorgens earns NEH grant for summer study

Western News, May 5, 1988, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Sederburg formula places Western in the 'Big Five', Gilmore Foundation donates $2 million for addition to Laura V. Shaw Theatre, Powell named dean of students, Senate celebrates two anniversaries; is honored by Board and Legislature, Center receives grant to evaluate Kellogg program