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Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 20, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees Dec 1985

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 20, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

  • Acceptance of the Agenda
  • Approval of the Minutes
  • President's Remarks
  • Report on Visit to Malaysia
  • Gift Report
  • Grant Report
  • Recommendation re Reinvestment of Unitrust and Pooled Income Funds
  • Academic Personnel Report
  • Non-Academic Personnel Report
  • Board Committee Reports
  • School of Music Report
  • Report of Fine Arts Complex Landscaping Project
  • Public Comments
  • Adjournment


Western News, December 12, 1985, Western Michigan University Dec 1985

Western News, December 12, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: DMB awards funds for two centers, 1,280 degrees to be conferred at commencement, New programs will require new funds, Haenicke tells Faculty Senate, Children's Christmas favorite has unusual history, Five renewal grants top $50,000 in report to Board, Munsterman; Oxhandler appointed to new positions


Western News, December 5, 1985, Western Michigan University Dec 1985

Western News, December 5, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Financial aid available for nontraditional students, Arts and Sciences Forum Dec. 11 to present discussion on interdisciplinary programs, Nava; Torres to speak during Christmas Fiesta, Patterson named special assistant to Haenicke, New curriculum designed for undecided students, Black Caucus to sponsor banquet and dance, Bates heads Martin Luther King Jr. Program, 1984-85 performance review program summary report published


25 Year Club: Fourth Annual Banquet, Western Michigan University Dec 1985

25 Year Club: Fourth Annual Banquet, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club

Fourth Annual Banquet

December 4, 1985


The Westerner Vol. 6 No. 3, Western Michigan University Dec 1985

The Westerner Vol. 6 No. 3, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Halley's comet expected to thrill audiences less than it did the last time around • Project will help children with communication disorders • Board seeks state funds for business college, library • A television visit with artist-entrepreneur Gwen Frostic • President Haenicke hoping to bolster academic excellence at Western • Professor emeritus of history honored on ninety-fifth birthday • Sports • 1985 Development Fund gifts increase 45 percent over last year • WMU Foundation assets total more than $7.7 million • Dear WMU Alumni: • Career assessment offered • Alumnotes


Geology Newsletter- 1985, Department Of Geology Dec 1985

Geology Newsletter- 1985, Department Of Geology

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol 1 No. 10

  • Dear Alumni and Friends
  • Geology Development Fund
  • Advisory Council
  • Faculty News
  • W. David Kuenzi Scholarship Fund
  • Awards and Scholarships
  • Geology and Earth Science Club


Western News, November 21, 1985, Western Michigan University Nov 1985

Western News, November 21, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: United Way campaign tops $85,000; up 19 percent, New College of Business building; library modifications top the list of capital outlay requests for 1986-87, Student computer program aids Bronco football team, Minority program; nursing program; SPADA top list, Board approves negotiations with firm to development telecommunications network


Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting November 15, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees Nov 1985

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting November 15, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

  • Acceptance of the Agenda
  • Approval of the Minutes
  • Correspondence
  • President's Remarks
  • Gift Report
  • Grant Report
  • Non-Academic Personnel Report
  • Recommendation re Capital Outlay Budget for 1986/87
  • Recommendation re Telecommunications Project Consultant
  • Cash Management Policy
  • Montague House Lease
  • Academic Personnel Report
  • Recommendation re Program Revision Requests/1986/87
  • Recommendation re Continuing Education Rates
  • Recommendation re Departmental Name Change
  • Recommendation re Approval of Appendix B (re Committee Meetings) Board of Trustees Bylaws
  • Recommendation re Authorization to Confer Degrees
  • Board Committee Reports
  • Admissions Report
  • Adjournment


Western News, November 14, 1985, Western Michigan University Nov 1985

Western News, November 14, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Faculty Senate approves policy; resolution, Disappointing view of Halley's Comet expected, Microcomputer laboratory open in Maybee, Conference set on groundwater protection and management, Two named to staff in development office, Kellogg Foundation announces fellowships, Barnhart appointed coordinator in CWS


Western News, November 7, 1985, Western Michigan University Nov 1985

Western News, November 7, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Soviet citizens visit to conduct 'Dialogue for Peace', Videoconference focuses on arms control, Grant project targets high risk infants, Dybek wins $25,000 Whiting Writers' Award, Interest in ethics results in new center at Western, Nominations sought for faculty scholar awards, Translation expert to be Visiting Scholar


Western News, October 31, 1985, Western Michigan University Oct 1985

Western News, October 31, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Writer; naturalist and explorer Foundation Fellow, OPUS IV goal is $80,000, United Nations ambassador to speak on Africa, Haenicke stresses academic excellence in 'WMU: The Challenge of Our Future'


Western News, October 24, 1985, Western Michigan University Oct 1985

Western News, October 24, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Academic excellence theme of Haenicke presidency, Shils to speak at 'Politics and Religion' conference, Woman researcher conference set for Nov. 8, Board of Trustees recognizes 14 faculty; two staff retirements, Events scheduled to preview Matthiessen visit


Western News, October 17, 1985, Western Michigan University Oct 1985

Western News, October 17, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two to receive University's highest faculty honor, Spock to speak during Peace Education Week, Student participation up 80 percent in Minority Mentor/Mentee Program, Intellectual skills conference set for Oct. 24-25, WMU; GKUW agencies work together closely, Three Visiting Scholars to speak


Western News, October 10, 1985, Western Michigan University Oct 1985

Western News, October 10, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Five to receive Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards, Trees to be dedicated in memory of Denenfeld, Giving to United Way has long tradition, About 2,500 expected for Brown and Gold Day, Foundation assets total $7.7 million; up 47 percent, Holland; Brown elected Foundation officers


Western News, October 3, 1985, Western Michigan University Oct 1985

Western News, October 3, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Whirlpool Foundation awards $100,000 grant, Paper Tech Foundation to meet here next week, Sixth annual Academic convocation to include Haenicke presentation, Maier to address WMU Foundation members, Continuing ed enrollment rises, Stufflebeam honored by evaluation society, Gatlin; Knudstrup appointed directors by Board of Trustees, Participation stressed in United Way campaign


The Westerner Vol. 6 No. 2, Western Michigan University Oct 1985

The Westerner Vol. 6 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Dear WMU Alumni: • 1985 Teaching Excellence Award recipients announced • Fall enrollment increases for the first time since 1980 • Engineering programs receive accreditation • Alumna Mary Jackson shines in benefit show • President Haenicke means what he says about his management style • Computerized data base improves registration • Board of Trustees approves 1985-86 operating budget • Attention is focused on quality teaching and learning • Career services aid alumni • Among Alumni • Sports • Alumnotes


Western News, September 26, 1985, Western Michigan University Sep 1985

Western News, September 26, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'WMU Presents' to air on WKZO- TV Sunday, Board approves 1985-86 operating budget, Haenicke shares his first impressions with Board, 'Magic Kingdom' to be created during Homecoming, Center for the Study of Ethics to sponsor speakers, Officials to visit Evaluation Center


Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting September 20, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees Sep 1985

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting September 20, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

  • Acceptance of the Agenda
  • Approval of the Minutes
  • Correspondence
  • President's Remarks
  • Academic Personnel Report
  • Non-Academic Personnel Report
  • Recommendation re Approval of Appendix B (re Committee Meetings, Board of Trustees Bylaws
  • Recommendation re General Fund Budget for 1985-86
  • Recommendation re Campus Beautification Resolution
  • Franklin Wright Settlement House Proposal
  • Board Committee Reports
  • Translation Center Report
  • Public Comments
  • Executive Sessions
  • Adjournment


Western News, September 19, 1985, Western Michigan University Sep 1985

Western News, September 19, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Merit computer node installed at GR Regional Center, President affirms commitment to cooperation, Book on nontraditional jobs published, Faculty; staff retirements recognized by Board, Reception for Haenicke scheduled for Sept. 20, Enrollment up for the first time since 1980


Western News, September 12, 1985, Western Michigan University Sep 1985

Western News, September 12, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Five selected as first administrative associates, Guatemala to be focus of special activities Sept. 16-20, Chinese Fulbright Scholar to teach here, Dance therapist to be first visiting scholar Sept. 19-20, Two appointed to posts in College of Education


Western News, September 5, 1985, Western Michigan University Sep 1985

Western News, September 5, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke means what he says about 'MBWA', Involvement in teaching and learning series to begin; activities to range from retreats to teleconferences, 'ISIS' brings common data base to Western, Hispanic Heritage Week observed, 'Zest for Life' program continues to promote wellness


Western News, August 22, 1985, Western Michigan University Aug 1985

Western News, August 22, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Thompson named associate dean, Offices to be closed Labor Day, Program for adult learners scheduled, Business; art appointments approved, Western selected for pilot project, Dates set for fall registration


Western News, August 8, 1985, Western Michigan University Aug 1985

Western News, August 8, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Blanchard signs bill giving Western $64.8 million, North Dormitory Road opened to two-way traffic Aug. 2, Institutes conducted for Japanese students this summer, Krawutschke receives Fulbright, TV series wins national award from cable programmers group


The Westerner Vol. 6 No. 1, Western Michigan University Aug 1985

The Westerner Vol. 6 No. 1, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Life was good for prehistoric Michigan's inhabitants • Recipients of Distinguished Alumni Awards named • Following the academic road to Western • Haenicke's stance on important educational topics • ‘Gandhi' screenwriter has fond memories of Western • New scholarships announced • Printing center to be named for Sen. Robert Welborn • Board honors Bernhard for his service to Western • Program gives students valuable work experience • Homecoming constituency activities scheduled • Sports • Strong volleyball team ready for 1985 season • Healy signs contract with the NHL's Los Angeles Kings • Football squad has forty returning lettermen • …


Wmu Board Of Trustees Special Meeting July 27, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees Jul 1985

Wmu Board Of Trustees Special Meeting July 27, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

  • Approval to increase in-state undergraduate tuition


Western News, July 25, 1985, Western Michigan University Jul 1985

Western News, July 25, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board to open committee meetings, Ground broken for addition to McCracken, Engineering programs accredited, Western signs contract with Apple, Western celebrates Flowerfest, Academic Convocation date set


Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 19, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees Jul 1985

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 19, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

  • Acceptance of the Agenda
  • Approval of the Minutes
  • Correspondence
  • President's Remarks
  • Academic Personnel Report
  • Non-Academic Personnel Report
  • Resolution re Smythe Agreement
  • Gift and Grant Report
  • Recommendation re Naming of Building
  • Recommendation re Revision of Board of Trustees Bylaws
  • Recommendation re Paper Pilot Plant
  • Recommendation re Liquor License
  • Recommendation re Oil and Gas Lease
  • Recommendation re Unitrust Investments
  • Recommendation re Authorization to Confer Degrees
  • Board Committee Reports
  • Report on the Black College Program
  • Public Comments
  • Executive Session
  • Ratification of Contract
  • Adjournment


Western News, July 11, 1985, Western Michigan University Jul 1985

Western News, July 11, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board approves budget that eliminates deficit, Denenfeld named acting president, Board honors Bernhard with resolution, Two attend summer workshop, Board approves 'moderate' increase, Tuition subsidy deadline set


Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting June 21, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees Jun 1985

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting June 21, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

  • Acceptance of the Agenda
  • Approval of the Minutes
  • Correspondence
  • President's Remarks
  • Resolution re Naming of Printing Management and Research Center
  • Academic Personnel Report
  • Non-Academic Personnel Report
  • Recommendation re Naming of President
  • Gift and Grant Report
  • Western Michigan University Board of Trustees Meeting Dates for 1985-86
  • Recommendation re Revised 1984-85 General Fund Operating Budget
  • Resolution re Building and Maintenance Projects
  • Resolution re Continuation of 1984-85 Budget Into 1985-86
  • Recommendation re Fall Semester 1985 Tuition Schedule
  • Recommendation re Fall Semester 1985 Special Fees
  • Recommendation re Student Health Fee
  • Recommendation re Addition to University Non-Discriminatory Policy
  • Revision of Board of Trustee Bylaws
  • Board …


Western News, June 20, 1985, Western Michigan University Jun 1985

Western News, June 20, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Bernhard to conclude presidency, New merit scholarship program announced, Morrison honored by ASPA, Kemp outstanding volunteer, Road construction to begin, Observe safety in the workplace