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Western News, Nov. 12, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Policy governing student academic rights and responsibilities approved by Faculty Senate, Four gain experience and insight into higher education through internship, New students find a friend in popular UNV 101 course, Economist to present talks on human capital, development, Conference to focus on empowering women, E.C. common defense is topic of Ziring lecture, Johnson to share ideas on teaching black children, Famous geographer here as part of special week.

Western News, Oct. 29, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU exploring TQM principles for possible adoption, New officers elected to lead WMU Foundation for '92-'93, 96 percent of 1987-88 graduates satisfied with experience at WMU, assessment survey shows, Counseling Center earns continued accreditation, Suterko noted in newsletter, E.C. lectures scheduled on business practices, currency, Conference will showcase work of Tasha Tudor, Three medical ethics specialists to discuss using concept of futility to limit care in Nov. 6 session, McConnell to speak on financial markets Nov. 5.

Western News, Oct. 22, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Faculty to be recognized for outstanding teaching skills, University has impact of nearly $400 million on Kalamazoo County, according to 1991-92 study, Walters lends a hand to Greater Kalamazoo United Way, Nigerian sculptor returns to lecture, demonstrate work, Expert on Melville to speak at two events Wednesday, Oct. 28, AMA scholar-in-residence will lead sessions on national health reform, rural health education.

Western News, October 15, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Loeffler, Micklin chosen asDistinguished F acuity Scholars, Faculty Senate approves proposal intended to simplify and clarify curriculum review process, Speakers to examine European Community from British and environmental standpoints, Nationally known historian to present peace week address, Economics lecture-seminar series to continue with talks on human capital, Soviet agriculture, Butterfield to lead session on the changing face of Russia.

Western News, Oct. 8, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: $6 million project to transform secondary mathematics teaching and learning, Haenicke announces plans for mini-sabbatical' to focus his energy on internal University affairs, Sharma to receive Distinguished Service Award, Child development expert will discuss views on children and violence, multicultural education, Parfet to be recognized with honorary degree for volunteer leadership in WMU fund raising, WMU again cited in U.S. News College Guide, New Enabling Technology Center schedules two events' for 'Investing in Abilities Week.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 5, 1992, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• "Campaign for Excellence" Presentation
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• 1993 Annual Meeting Date
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Conferring of Honorary Degree
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Program Revision Requests
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Capitol Outlay Budget Requests for 1993-94
• Authorization to Borrow for Recreational and Parking Facilities
• Name of Battle Creek Regional Center
• Executive Session
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Reading Horizons Vol. 33, No. 1

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete Issue of Reading Horizons, volume 33, issue 1.

Western News, Oct. 1, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Campaign for Excellence' concludes 15 months early with $62 million, Money and changing faculty among challenges that face higher education, Haenicke tells alumni, KCMS move to East Campus a boon to WMU programs, Engfest to celebrate Michigan's 'multiple voices', Prospective students at Brown and Gold Day will get closer look atfacilities campus offers, Series on European Community to continue with lectures on Swedish and Russian views.

How Can We Use What We Know About Questioning Skills To Develop Literate Thinkers?, Bonnie B. Thomas

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

As the critical thinking movement has developed and corresponding research has been reported, a wide body of knowledge has developed around the skill of questioning as a means of developing critical thinking. Effective teachers from Socrates to the present day have sought to do more than transmit facts to students. Teachers have tried to help students develop skills in problem-solving, analyzing, evaluating and interpreting information. A typical teacher does this by asking hundreds of questions on a given day. The prevalence of this type of teaching has been found in reviews of research on teachers' questions which include studies going …

Trends In Statewide Reading Assessment: A Closer Look, William A. Henk, Robert J. Rickelman

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In recent years significant changes in our thinking about reading have ushered in a much needed reform movement in reading assessment practices. The formal origins of this shift can be traced to exciting developments in statewide reading assessments that were rightly touted in the professional literature during the latter 1980s (Carbo, 1988; Illinois State Board of Education, 1988; Roeber and Dutcher, 1989; Wixson, Peters, Weber, and Roeber, 1987; Valencia, Pearson, Peters, and Wixson, 1989). Reports about truly innovative testing practices in pioneer states such as Michigan and Illinois seemed to signal the beginning of a national trend in reading assessment. …

Whole Language Collaboration Project: Implementing Change In One Elementary School, Grace Shepperson, Robert J. Nistler

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The purpose of this article is to describe the impact of the initial phase of a long-term inservice program aimed at restructuring one elementary school's literacy program. It focuses on observed changes that occurred as teachers became active participants in staff development sessions designed around effective change principles. Fannin Elementary School in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a multi-eth nic, urban elementary school situated in a neighborhood changing from lower middle socioeconomic status to low socioeconomic status. Nearly seventy percent of the children enrolled in the school qualify for free or reduced lunch. At least half of the population is non-English …

Children's Books, Mary Radtke, Sherry R. Myers, Jeanne M. Jacobson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Alain Leonard (1992). Barnaby and the Big Gorilla; Holly Keller (1991). Island Baby; Anthony Browne (1992). Through the Magic Mirror; John Greenleaf Whittier (1992). Barbara Frietchie; Lydia Dabcovich (1992). The Keys to My Kingdon: A Poem in Three Languages; Charlotte Zolotow (1992). This Quiet Lady

Reviews: Professional Materials, Christine Drikakis, Jeanne M. Jacobson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Lehr, Susan S. (1991). The Child's Developing Sense of Theme: Responses to Literature; Robinson, Richard D. (1991). Teacher Effectiveness and Reading Instruction

Instruction Meets Learner: Success Of An Inner-City Learner In A Traditional First Grade Classroom, Ellen Mcintyre

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In my language arts methods courses at the university, I spend time demonstrating the efficacy of a meaning-based curriculum. Students spend time in my classes reading and writing for functional purposes. They collaborate on assignments and choose many of the projects from an extensive list. They even design their own exams. I try to engage my students in activities which are alternatives to traditional instruction, so that they will teach young children in similar ways. Yet, I always have some students who argue for traditional instruction. One student may say, "It worked for me," while another might question, "If it's …

What Is Important In Reading In Middle Level Classrooms: A Survey Of Classroom Teachers' Perceptions, Tom Davidson, George H. Mcninch

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Should reading instruction in middle level schools be aimed at helping youngsters to acquire more specific, isolated skills of how to read? Or should the focus of reading in middle level schools be on assisting learners to become readers? An answer to both of these critical questions might be — yes. Middle level learners (10 to 14 years old) should grow both in their skillfulness as readers and in the process of becoming readers. Research data and current instructional practices can be found to support both of these positions.

Using Newspapers With Remedial Secondary Students To Improve Reading And Writing Literacy, Deborah G. Phelps, Donald D. Pottorff

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Literacy has gained national attention and continues to concern educators, parents, and a business community that relies on a literate work force. The use of newspapers in the classroom with secondary remedial reading students is a supplementary strategy that is worthy of attention. Newspapers provide special elements that have been well received by secondary students with reading problems.

Fostering Multi-Cultural Awareness: Books For Young Children, Doris Walker-Dalhouse

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Parents are children's first teachers, and in this capacity the home provides the foundation for their later literacy development (Vacca, Vacca and Gove,1987). Parents also transmit values and shape attitudes about people who function as the core for children's socialization in the school and larger community. Therefore attempts at multicultural education should, ideally, entail the active participation of parents. Thomas Sobol, Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York, believes that young children at home or in preschool need help at home and school in order to understand diversity. They must be helped to …

Reading: The Conferences, Jeanne M. Jacobson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

At the International Reading Association's annual convention last spring, several presentations were devoted to the topic of literature-based themes. For a session on "Extending Students' Curiosity and Knowledge: Developing Interdisciplinary Expertise in Print Rich Environments," the featured speakers were Deborah Rowe and Charles Kinzer of Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, and Jeanne Peter from the Vanderbilt University Child Care Center.

Western News, Sept. 24, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke lifts hiring freeze after three months, savings will be applied to anticipated deficit, Three notable alumni to be honored during Homecoming, Woodworth named to national AAUP post, GEM Center pumping out models to meet big demand, Gianakaris pens second book on Peter Shaffer, Unique musical duo earns applause in Italy, Fitness programs, campus recreational activities consolidated into one unit due to reorganization, Fierro tapped for spots on state and county commissions, Heinig uses drama to help children understand literature, Muizniece co-writes new book to help students better understand Latvian language's verbs.

Western News, Sept. 17, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: University faces $3.9 million budget deficit; fall enrollment down slightly, Boosters to promote pride through 'CommUniverCity', Lecture series on European Community continues, Sept. 22 reading by Kalamazoo writers to benefit the homeless as part of national fund-raiser, Leader of Hispanic organization to speak here, Native American Pow Wow expected to draw 5,000.

Western News, Sept. 10, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story Highlights: Federal grant could give hearing impaired a new voice, Haenicke to lead off 1992-93 series of breakfast programs, Senate to hear presentation on academic programs tonight, Students stress science literacy in Venture Grant project, Coast Guard Academy prof working here as ACE Fellow, Corporate Olympians go for the gold next week, Intellectual skills program adopts new name to better reflect mission and scope of activities, Chemist wins grant to study new treatment for diabetes, Orlofsky among six slated for Athletic Hall of Fame.

Western News, Sept. 03, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story Highlights: Lecture series to explore implications of single market, Ed leadership chairperson takes crash course in current school administration problems, Campus landscape changes with summer construction, Facts on file, Spiritual leader to speak on 'New Vision of Reality'.

The Westerner Vol. 13 No. 1, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Wise Crack Wisdom • Tim Allen's gags, gadgets, and grunts build a solid hit • Three receive honorary degrees • Happy Anniversary • Sculptures installed as part of year-long exhibition • University News in Brief • Research Summary • Six athletic standouts named to hall of fame • The Book Nook • Kendall gift is largest from an individual in WMU's history • University embarks on ambitious project to upgrade athletic, recreational facilities • Homecoming Schedule of Activities and Events • Three receive Western Michigan University's 1992 Distinguished Alumni Award • Everything old is new again • A funny …

Western News, August 20, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Women's Center undergoes restructuring, Warfield to be recommended in Division of Minority Affairs, Cash gifts total more than $6 million in '91-'92, Touchdown Club to meet, 20 faculty members to start academic year with promotions

Western News, August 6, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grants top $13 million during eighth year of record growth, Board approves honorary degree for Jurgen Schneider, Community sees preliminary research park plan, Summer enrollment declines both on and of campus

The Effects Of Public-Posted Feedback On The Use Of A Photocopy Machine By Faculty In An Academic Department, Shijing Hu

Masters Theses

This study assessed the effects of a public-posting intervention on photocopy machine use by faculty members in an academic department. Public posting included posting of a chart that displayed number of copies made each week by individual faculty members along with the average cumulative rate of copying for previous weeks for each person. The intervention was applied in an A-B-A reversal design where data were collected prior to the intervention under usual conditions (A), during public posting (B), and after the public posting intervention was removed and usual conditions were restored (A). The results indicated that: (1) number of copies …

The R Value At Vo2 Max During Maximal Graded Exercise Treadmill Tests Of Coronary Artery Diseased And Nondiseased Subjects, Sherry S. Williams

Masters Theses

This study examined the R value at VO2 max during maximal graded treadmill exercise tests to determine if it was a reliable indicator of VO2 max and could therefore be used as a test termination criterion. The subjects in this study were 160 coronary artery diseased (CAD) patients and 170 nondiseased individuals. Data were collected from existing stress test records. The R value was also analyzed to determine if proportions of diseased and nondiseased subjects were the same. The time it took 100 CAD patients to reach VO2 max and exhaustion once R rose above 1.00 was also examined.

The …

The Effectiveness Of Special Education Placement And Services: A Descriptive Study, Michelle D. Lewis

Masters Theses

This descriptive study evaluated the effectiveness of special education placement and services over a three year period o f time. The files of seventeen students were chosen for the study. The study took place in two school districts in Southwestern Michigan.

The findings from this study indicate that: (a) there was an increase in test scores in the area of Performance IQ, and (b) there was a significant decrease in test scores in the area o f Math Calculation. There was a general trend, although not significant, of a decrease in scores in all areas of ability and achievement except …

Transformational Leadership: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Joseph Mark Gasper

Dissertations

Transformational leadership was introduced by James MacGregor Bums in 1978. This new paradigm described the leader and follower interaction as a mutually elevating process which Bernard Bass later described as performance beyond normal expectations. Transformational leadership theory has been expanded and extended by numerous authors and has been the focus of numerous research studies over the years.

Bass and his colleagues have been the most prolific researchers on the subject. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) (Bass, 1985) was developed to measure the extent to which a leader demonstrates transformational and transactional leadership. The MLQ also provides a measure of the …

Factors Influencing Persistence Of Adult Students In High School Completion Programs, Joan E. Garbarino

Dissertations

This research was conducted to contrast adult persisters' and dropouts' perceptions of the importance of institutional, situational, and dispositional barriers to high school completion.

Institutional factors included staff support, curriculum , student services, and logistical considerations. Situational factors were family and friend support, time, employment, and health. Dispositional factors included attitudes toward education, academic preparedness plus expectations, and satisfaction.

Completers who graduated and noncompleters who dropped out before graduation were surveyed. Statistical analysis allowed the researcher to test differences between the perceptions of persisters and dropouts in regard to eleven factors found in the three major barriers. It also revealed …