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Employer Perspectives On Western Graduates, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Pamela Jull, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Carl Simpson

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

This report describes the performance of Western graduates in employment around Washington State. In addition, it describes the quality of the job market Western graduates have entered in recent years, and employer perspectives on employment opportunities and problems in Washington State.

A Profile Of The Fall 1999 Freshman Class At Western: Comparative Trends And Patterns With A National Sample, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Joseph E. Trimble

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Presentation of selected findings from Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) survey of first-time, in-coming freshmen. The CIRP is administered nationally by the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI). In the report, some national/local comparisons.

Review Of: Realtime Spanish Cd Rom, Shaw N. Gynan

Modern & Classical Languages

RealTime Spanish is billed as an interactive, immersive journey through Spain, the objective of which is to help students to learn culture and language and to become confident speakers of Spanish. The single CD-ROM is accompanied by a ten-page pamphlet of instructions. Digital Publishing is a German company that specializes in computer-assisted language learning, and RealTime is based on an Interaktive Sprachreise series written by Sigrid Brugger and Arturo Matheu. However, the series has been "localized" for Spanish learners by Maritza Lopez.

Wired At Western: Computer Technology At Western Washington University, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

A summary of findings from various surveys delving into the issue of how computer savvy WWU faculty and students might be.

Longitudinal Findings From The 1999 Lifestyles Survey, Patricia M. Fabiano, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Kristoffer W. (Kristoffer Williams) Rhoads, Chris Stark

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Longitudinal study of Lifestyles AOD survey data.

Western Washington University Faculty Instructional Technology Survey Results, Richard Frye, Carl Simpson

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Results of a faculty survey on the use and comfort with classroom instructional technology.

Freshmen Interest Group (Figs) Pilot Program Report: Executive Summary, Kris Bulcroft, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

A summary of findings from the FIGs Pilot Program Technical Report.

Freshmen Interest Group (Fig) Report, Kris Bulcroft, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Summary and analysis of FIGs-related data, including survey and Student Tracking System data.

A Profile Of The 1999 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Joseph E. Trimble, Evelyn Albrecht

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Information on Western graduates of a given year: grades, retention, GEI, athletes, time-to-degree issues, demographics, college, degree, transfer facts, and predictors of academic success (regression analysis).

Information Literacy: An Overview, Robin Angeley, Jeff Purdue

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

A 'White Paper' that defines information literacy and explores its impact on teaching and learning.

Wwu Lifestyles Project Iv: Patterns Of Alcohol And Drug Consumption And Consequences Among Western Washington University Students, Patricia M. Fabiano, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Kristoffer W. (Kristoffer Williams) Rhoads, Chris B. Stark

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Results of the Lifestyles IV survey of AOD consumption and consequences among Western students.

1999-00 (3 Quarters & Aya) Sch & Fte Faculty Reports, Ernest Sams

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Student Credit Hours; GUR Courses; Sections; FTE Faculty Allocated and Used; Compare with 1 year ago; Measures per FTE Faculty.

The Revitalization Of An Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society, Kiku Huckle

WWU Honors College Senior Projects

The Revitalization of an Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society by Kiku Huckle, a Western Washington University Honors Project.

Life Is A Gift... So Enjoy It!: Strategies For Leading A Healthy, Balanced & Rewarding Life, Robert C. (Robert Charles) Stafford

WWU Honors College Senior Projects

Through the concentrated efforts of: (1) learning to control our time, (2) identifying our governing values, (3) being productive, (4) leaving our comfort zones, (5) setting goals, (6) implementing daily prioritized planning, (7) developing our character and habits, (8) participating in regular physical activity, (9) finding sources of social support and (10) recognizing the ultimate source of our self-esteem we may .uncover this much-needed clarity. We will begin to feel and recognize what it is that resonates within us; that which makes our lives seem worthwhile. We will at the same time gain the confidence and focus necessary to handle …

Involving Undergraduates In Research, Thor Hansen

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

A model for involving undergraduates in academic research.

The Transition Of Running Start Program Participants Into Western Washington University, Damian Jordan, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Joseph E. Trimble

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

A study of the perceptions of Running Start students regarding their experience during, and subsequent to, their admission to a university.

Youth And Families Survey, Western Washington University. Office Of Survey Research

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

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A survey of parents on what they perceive as threats and challenges to the family and youth of Whatcom County.

Skat Rider Questionnaire, Western Washington University. Office Of Survey Research

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

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A survey on who rides the SKAT bus and what their transportation needs are.

Bsd Survey On High Schools, Western Washington University. Office Of Survey Research

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

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A survey for the Bellingham School District seeking input about the best ways to shape its future high school programs.

Working A Dream: The History, Development, And Coordination Of “Will Act For Change”, Daisye Germaine Orr

WWU Honors College Senior Projects

Prevention and Wellness Services of Western Washington University houses the Performance Education troupe, “Will Act for Change,” under its’ peer health education program. The Lifestyle Advisor Program. The mission of Prevention and Wellness Services is to improve the health of students in the broadest sense—to reduce individual risk for illness and injury and to work toward the presence of well-being, dignity, and justice which may lead to the genuine health of the whole community.

“Will Act for Change” seeks to utilize this mission statement by using theatre to educate students about health and social issues. “Will Act for Change” uses …