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Western News, December 8,1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Senate postpones implementation of general education policy, hears update on MLK Day, Eight new study abroad programs available, Bulletin, action plan issued on lead in water fountains Sindecuse Health Center official clarifies information on lead levels, More than 2,000 degrees to be awarded; Malaysian official to get honorary doctorate

Western News, December 1, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: AIDS Memorial Quilt coming to campus March 22-25, Federal grant to University libraries will expand computer linkages across the state and nation, Program responds to demand for specialized skills, 1994-95 Sculpture Tour features six new works and five pieces from lost year's outdoor exhibit, 30 faculty and staff members to be inducted into 25 Year Club at annual banquet Dec. 5, Two appointed in Division of External Affairs

Geology Newsletter- 1994, Department Of Geology

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol. 1, No. 19

• Faculty News
• Awards and Scholarships
• Alumni/ Friends/ Former Faculty Notes
• Geology Development and Scholarship Donations

An Exploration Of Students’ And Business Persons’ Ratings Of The Importance Of Writing Skills For Business Success, Miriam P. Coleman

Dissertations

The central question explored in this research was whether the perceptions of undergraduate students and business employers about the importance of writing skills for success in business differ from one another. Related questions were posed about the relationship of certain individual characteristics such as sex, student classification, and student institutional affiliation and their interactions to these perceptions.

Subjects were selected from both public and private institutions of higher education and 11 medium-sized businesses in western Michigan. Data collection was accomplished using two 30-item Likert-type Importance of Business Writing (IBW) questionnaires developed for obtaining information on the perceptions of subjects relative …

Gender Differences In Higher Education: A Comparison Of Males And Females Applying To Graduate School, Lynda Bennett

Masters Theses

The objective of this study was to determine in what ways male and female applicants to graduate school are similar or different. Secondary analysis was conducted on survey data which described attitudes and behavior of students admitted to graduate programs at Western Michigan University. The purpose was to assess the relationship between gender and curricula selected, likelihood of applying for and receiving financial aid, and the influence of marital status. Gender did have a statistically significant relationship with curricula selection and influence of marital status. Furthermore, it appeared that women graduate students find marriage to be a more limiting factor …

An Experimental Analysis Of Instructional Technologies Applied To The Three Contingency Model Of Performance Management, Judith S . Devoe

Dissertations

This research had four goals: (1) to refine the theory of performance management based on rule-governed behavior and refine the three-contingency model of performance. management, (2) to develop a university-level programmed instruction unit to teach the three-contingency model of performance management, (3) to test for functional independence between response classes—using concept-discrimination and concept-exemplification, and (4) to test a common assumption of programmed instruction— the necessity for active responding (this assumption was tested with both concept-discrimination training and concept-exemplification training).

Participants included fifty-nine undergraduates enrolled in a behavior analysis course. They were randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) the …

Western News, November 29, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

WMU President Diether H. Haenicke's "State of the University"

Western News, November 17, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Plan designed to move University to Research II status, United Way fund-raisers recognized as drive nears end, University attracts more than $2.1 million in grants, Counseling Center earns continued accreditation, $346,344 in gifts reported to Board of Trustees, Jazz quartet returns for second tour of Poland

Western News, November 10, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Oxhandler, Starcher earn Distinguished Service Awards, Trustees approve Haenicke's recommendations on athletics, Board gives School of Nursing fonnal go-ahead, Faculty Senate to vote in December on one-year delay of general education policy implementation, Theatre complex named for Irving S. Gilmore

Western News, November 3, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two to be honored for their superior classroom skills, Federal engravers seek 'stamp' of approval from WMU, WMU authors hope to bring history alive in new book, School of Music ensembles earn unprecedented four invitations to international jazz conference

Western News, October 27, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Micklin's Aral Sea work focuses on preventing further damage in Asia, Geography computer project puts meteorological info in student hands, Sitkins honored with faculty service recognition from regional continuing education association, VISitingscholar to describe successful methods to eliminate illiteracy,ADD, learning disabilities, Reid's social work text translated into Japanese

Western News, October 20, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Innovative mathematics curriculum moves to national test sites, South African poet and activist among speakers for Peace and Justice Education Week Oct. 24-26, Work by WMU playwrights opens off-Broadway

Western News, October 13, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU campus is the place to go during Homecoming activities Oct. 16-22, Founding director envisions healthy future for new School of Nursing, Serving as loaned executive an eye-opening experience

Western News, October 6, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Fund-raisers seeking $160,000 in this year's drive for Greater Kalamazoo United Way, Sunway College founder to get honorary degree, Medieval Institute director among board appointments, Graduate student, staff member compile report detailing achievements of Hispanics at WMU

The Westerner Vol. 15 No. 1, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Savvy graduates assess blistering pace of change in today's business world • Haworth College of Business is marketplace of teaming, technology, vision, and expertise • University News in Brief • Team spirit pays off • Friendship, determination lead to success for five prominent Detroit-area alumni • Budget shortfall may require four sports to be eliminated • WMU supporters encourage lawmakers to pursue funding equity • Business college well positioned for the future • Vellenga brings varied background to college's administration • Alumnotes • Tong Award nomination boosts Marin Mazzie's star heavenward • WMU Alumni show their spirit

Western News, September 29, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Fall enrollment projection on target, Classes will be canceled for four hours on MLK Day, Improvisational theatre production opens its fourth season of educating students on choices, Butterfield taking seven-week trip to Russia to help dismantle state-run collective farms

Western News, September 22, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Former three-term governor of Colorado to discuss health care reform in Burian Lecture, Grant to boost number working in rural health care, Two receive NSF award to explore engineering ethics, 'Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds' conference to focus on wholeness of body, mind and spirit, Playwrights lend work for videoproduction to help educate University community about AIDS

Western News, September 15, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU pledges $1 million to KAAAP, Doctoral program in clinical psychology earns seal of approval from APA, Haenickes to welcome international students, University community can match interests with local needs during Volunteer Opportunities Fair, Hispanic Heritage Month observance to feature address by Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, Worden among seven selected for Hall of Fame

Western News, September 1, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University, AFSCME reach tentative three-year pact, Recreation, fieldhouse complex dedicated; other projects moving ahead, Hoger selected as coordinator of Writing Lab, Four-year increase in faculty salaries highest among 15 Doctoral I schools

Survey Of Social Work Educators: Qualifications And Compliance Criteria, Carol T. Tully

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

In its Criteria for Accreditation (1987), the College Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) implemented faculty qualifications standards that were strictly defined. Compliance with these standards in undergraduate and graduate schools of social work was the focus of this study. Data were gathered on 137 social work programs and include faculty qualifications information on 874 social work educators teaching in private and public institutions of higher education in the southern region. The findings indicate that baccalaureate programs in social work were more likely to be in compliance with SACS criteria than graduate schools. Strict compliance rates …

Western News, August 11, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: 18 selected for $25,000 Medallion Scholarships, Rec center/fieldhouse to be dedicated Monday, Aug. 29

The Westerner Vol. 14 No. 4, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• The place to go is WMU • Association announces 1994 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients • Oh the places we’ll go • Special ticket package showcases Bronco sports • Calendar of Fall performances and sports events

Western News, July 28, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Grants reach record $16.8 million for year, Donations top $7.5 million for record cash and deferred gifts, Board calls Haenicke 'best university president', Budget for 1994-95fiscal year set at $162 million, Tuition differential reduced for Weekend College this fall

Western News, July 14, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Bailey selected as new University ombudsman, Schultz named director of Grand Rapids Center, Etter- Lewis wins fellowship to study in Ghana, Youth Leadership Institute scheduled for July 24-30, Doctoral degree offered in industrial engineering

Western News, June 30, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Despite funding boost; Haenicke sees little revenue growth in budget, Percentage increase is second highest in the state, Lyddon to direct planning; institutional research, Liggett to concentrate efforts on quality initiatives, Trustees table 5.5 percent increase in tuition

Western News, June 16, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Advocacy efforts could payoff in appropriations process, Budgetary constraints may force sports reductions, Senate approves committee recommendations regarding campus observance of King birthday, Haenicke honored by local Boy Scouts council, More than 1,800 degrees to be awarded June 25, Master's and doctoral programs in counseling earn accreditation from national organization, Houser investigates 'pressure cooker' technique to turn toxic compounds into harmless material

Western News, June 2, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: 2,750 freshmen expected for orientation June 12-July 19, Three centers funded through campus wide competition, Sky Broncos flyaway with second place in the nation, WMU Foundation to honor Arwady for volunteer work, Award boosts second year of efforts to improve international business focus; trade opportunities, Business college going global to better prepare students, Federal grant funds exchange with Latvia, New information technology to be showcased at June 13 Telecity Expo in Fetzer Center

A Study Of Tuition In Public Comprehensive Universities And Colleges: A Model For Analyzing Factors That Affect Tuition, Michael J. Roy

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to ascertain how enrollment and financial factors affect tuition at public comprehensive universities and colleges, and to determine the relative influences that these factors are likely to have on future tuition levels.

The study methodology included the analysis of 4 years of tuition, enrollment, and financial data for fiscal years 1987 through 1990 of public comprehensive universities and colleges located within the contiguous 48 states of the United States. In each of the 4 years being studied, approximately 300 institutions completed the IPEDS surveys to allow them to be included in the study.

The …

Faculty Development Programs And Evaluation In American Colleges And Universities, Antonio Nicolas Rubino

Dissertations

The purposes of this study were to determine (a) the importance and frequency of offering of personal, instructional, curriculum, research, academic advising, and organizational development programs in universities and colleges in the United States; and (b) the types and times of evaluation of faculty development practices. Types of evaluation studied included measuring participant satisfaction, participant learning, on the- job behavior, and organizational effects. Times of evaluation included during the implementation of the practice, evaluation immediately after the implementation, and evaluation a month or more after the implementation.

A sample of 195 faculty developers from research, doctorate-granting, and comprehensive universities, and …

Faculty Recognition Dinner Photo 1994, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Recognition Dinner Photo

May 31, 1994

Photographed:

• Eugene Kirchherr
• Raymond Zelder
• Robert Hahn
• Robert Shafer
• George Lowry
• Arnold Gallegos
• James Kline
• President Diether Haenicke
• William Stiefel
• Raymond House
• Hardy Carroll
• William K. Smith
• Beverly David
• Elizabeth Patterson
• John Flynn