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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

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

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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.

The Westerner Vol. 17 No. 1, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Internet anxiety shouldn't prevent us from venturing into cyberspace • WMU continuing to enhance its burgeoning 'on-line' information, services • WMU's engineering college among nation's best • Haworth College of Business inaugurates speaker series • WMU again enacts one of state's lowest tuition hikes • Alumna’s $5.9 million gift is largest on record • WMU reaches new highs in amount of grant funds awarded, gifts received • University News in Brief • The Internet is making the grade for growing numbers of faculty, students • Classnotes • Jovial twin sisters from Michigan are becoming celebrities in California • Alumni, …

Traditional Culture And Science Education In Africa: Merely Language Games?, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

I want to begin today with two short personal remarks. My field of research at home is the cultural study of science education. In other words, I am interested in what is commonly called the culture of science and how that becomes interpreted in science education by teacher and curriculum. I am interested in the variation of culture among American students, cultural variations grounded in family and community and brought to the classroom. I am interested in the cultural interactions that are precipitated by the meeting of cultures in the science classroom. In my current work I use worldview concepts …

Western News, Sept. 26, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Alumna donates $5.8 million; largest gift in WMU history, Groh; Oas to be recognized for contributions with this year's Distinguished Service Awards, Enrollment trends remain positive; Wright says, ACE Fellow learning leadership ropes here, Homecoming organizers invite campus community to 'get connected'.

Western News, Sept. 19, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grants climb to $24.2 million; up 14.4 percent over last year, Gifts surpass five-year-old record; reaching $12.3 million in 1995-96, Reading marks start of new series designed to encourage publication by emerging poets, Light sees strength throughout University, Geographer's expertise on Aral Sea results in selection for USAID project in Uzbekistan.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting September 13, 1996, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the Chair
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the minutes of the June 21, 1996 Regular Meeting
• Remarks by the President
• 1997 Meeting Dates
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Proposal to Offer a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Counseling Psychology
• Proposal to Offer a Master of Science Degree in Medicine
• Faculty Senate Constitution Amendments
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Lease-Southwest Regional Center
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Executive Session

Western News, Sept. 12, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University and College of Engineering ranked in U.8. News, Faculty to vote soon on tentative contract, Zabriskie is first speaker in new Haworth lecture series, Students gain valuable experience as presidential interns, Sept. 19 discussion planned to share FIPSE tips, Successful alumni in fields of aviation and sports selected for awards, NPR host to lecture during Hispanic observance.

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

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Sabbaticals abroad provide new perspectives for faculty, Alumni and friends in Japan launch drive to raise funds for WMU, Class project lives on with Allen popularity, Scholars to discuss the Great Depression, Politics; business and history of Latin America among topics to be covered in lecture program, Dybek story published in book of horror and fantasy, Eimers and Olsen to read from their work.

Western News, Aug. 29, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University vows it will continue good faith bargaining in contract talks with faculty union, Center earns major contracts to study housing initiatives, Campus improvements continue with summer construction projects, Testing office and Counseling Center team up to provide services in Faunce starting this fall, AMBUCS choose Bush as 'Therapist of the Year, Prominent physician to discuss end-of-life issues, 'Western Walk for Women' planned for Sept. 8, Sielke named to international editorial advisory committee.

Western News, Aug. 8, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU study of Lake Michigan coastal bluff could provide Army with new 'dirt' on stability, Goalball teams here on way to Atlanta games, Journalist with roots in many cultures to discuss her heritage in Aug. 21 lecture, Distance education publications win awards, Keizer named to new position, Hovestadt elected to board, Shaw book earns research award from national groups, Rankin photographs earn first-place honors, Etter-Lewis named to council, Carlson on archival board.

The Westerner Vol. 16 No. 4, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Reconnect with your Western world • Association announces 1996 Distinguished Alumni Award winners • Membership entitles you to 'out of this world' discounts during 1996 Homecoming • New WMU Alumni Association benefits announced • Swiss winter escapade scheduled for adventuresome alumni

Western News, July 25, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Engler signs funding bill; board OKs low tuition hike, Haenicke presents tentative budget outlook, Board approves appointments of deans; department chairpersons, Bafna earns IIE award, Shuster to be honored.

Western News, July 11, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Engler signs funding bill; board OKs low tuition hike, Haenicke presents tentative budget outlook, Board approves appointments of deans; department chairpersons, Bafna earns IIE award, Shuster to be honored.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting June 21, 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
• Recommendation re Honorary Degree
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Proposal to Offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing) and to Establish a Department of Manufacturing Engineering
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Amendment to J. Towner Smith Fund
• Delegation of Authorization to Declare Intent to Borrow for Broad Approved Construction Projects
• Revised 1995-96 General Fund Operating Budget
• Continuation of 1995-96 Budget into 1996-97
• Fall Semester 1996 Tuition Schedule
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments …

Western News, June 13, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Legislation recognizes doctoral status but also carries the possibility of tighter state controls, Physical plant program captures monetary savings along with steam, Two ceremonies set for June commencement, College of Education earns reaccreditation; special commendation from national agency, Center and clinic to be named for McGinnis, Students experience college life in KCP Program, Four selected for $1,000 service awards, Kramer appointed in certification office; Morton to direct Weekend College efforts, Bell named to position in academic support center, Mackey wins $5,000 fellowship from AAUW for summer research, Pelc to be honored at event, Ehrle earns service award from …

Western News, May 30, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Legislature approves 6.3 percent appropriations increase, Public safety units move to other campus locations, WMU faculty member chosen to work with World Bank officials on staff development, Spraying safeguards trees against gypsy moths, Leading mathematicians from around the world gather here, WFAT named new Bronco flagship station, Geisler to head counselor educator association, Davidson edits collection of articles on medieval thinker, Glista earns state award for contributions to her field.

Faculty Recognition Dinner Photo 1996, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Recognition Dinner Photo

May 23, 1996

Photographed:

• H. Dale Warren
• Dale Pattison
• Joseph Engemann
• Dean Cooke
• FW Schaeberle
• Arvon Byle
• Walter Turner
• James Lowe
• Richard Brewer
• Triantafilos Argyropoulos
• Ernest Rossi
• Dean Tyndall
• Rainer Erhart
• Beatrice Beech
• Donna vanWestrienen

The Faculty Recognition Dinner 1996, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

The Faculty Recognition Dinner Program

May 23, 1996

Honored Guests:

• Triantafilos Argyropoulos
• Beatrice Beech
• Thomas Blakely
• Ernst Breisach
• Richard Brewer
• Arvon Byle
• Dean Cooke
• David DeShon
• Joseph Engemann
• Rainer Erhart
• Anthony Gioia
• John Grace
• Robert Harmon
• Gail Havens
• Charles Heller
• James Jaksa
• Raymond Janes
• David Karsten
• Johannes Kissel
• James Lowe
• Cecil McIntire
• John Metheany
• Dale Pattison
• Richard Pulaski
• Phyllis Rappeport
• Evan Richards
• John Rizzo
• Ernest Rossi
• FW Schaeberle
• Nancy Cutbirth Small
• Robert L. Smith
• Vern Stillwell
• Arthur Stoddart
• Walter Turner
• Dean Tyndall
• Donna vanWestrienen
• H. Dale Warren
• Marion Wijnberg
• Charles Woodward