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The Development Of A Teacher Induction Handbook, Nicholas J. Grubich Jr.

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to design and produce a teacher induction handbook for use by school administrators and first year teachers. The handbook was designed to assist high school administrators in conducting inservice training for beginning teachers intended to familiarize them with Toppenish High School. An effective teacher induction program is essential to retaining our best and brightest beginning teachers.

Selected Institutional Characteristics, Bridgewater State College, Academic Year 1991-1992, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State College

Factbook

No abstract provided.

A History Of The West Virginia Board Of Regents As The Governing Board For Higher Education, 1969-1989, Joseph Wayne Corder Jr.

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

This study examined the history of the West Virginia Board of Regents from its inception in 1969 until its termination in 1989. The history was developed around a social systems theory concept and the identification of internal factors and forces that had an impact as the Board attempted to deal with the higher education issues that came before it. The specific purpose of this study was to identify, chronicle, and interpret the key issues faced by the Board of Regents, and the related perceptions of the key personnel.

Data for the study came from minutes of the meetings of the …

Koinonia, Jinny De Jong, Michael Lastoria, Al Cureton, George D. Kuh, John H. Schuh, Elizabeth J. Whitt, Mark Troyer, Tim Mckinney

Koinonia

Being Careful Is Not Enough, Jinny De Jong

President's Corner

Faith Development

Some Good News About Campus Life

CoCCA

Behind Closed Doors

ACSD Placement Service

Bonding: A Different Package for the Message of Relationships and Sex

Appalachian Regional Conference

Swosu Fact Book 1992-1993, Denisa Engelman

Fact Books

The SWOSU Fact Book represents the first effort of Southwestern Oklahoma State University to compile and report comprehensive data about our two campuses. This Fact Book is made up of three sections: (1) general information, (2) Weatherford campus data, and (3) Sayre campus data. The Fact Book will be an annual publication, providing a historical record of information. It contains a broad spectrum of information about Southwestern Oklahoma State University and can be used to answer many commonly asked questions. It is also a reference for future decision-making.

Course Catalog, 1992-1994, Undergraduate, Indiana State University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Ua3/8/1 Clippings, Wku President's Office - Meredith

WKU Administration Documents

Clippings regarding WKU during January 1992.

Ua12/8 Chief News, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

WKU Police departmental newsletter for the year 1992.

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.

A Resource Handbook For Planning And Implementing An Integrated Preschool Program, James Wallace Holden

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to design and develop a resource handbook to assist teachers and administrators responsible for implementing an integrated preschool program. To accomplish this purpose, research and literature relative to current integration delivery models, primarily those in Washington State were reviewed. The handbook developed was piloted in the Taholah, Washington School District.

Communicating With Spanish-Speaking Parents: A Resource Handbook, Joni Lynn Britt

All Graduate Projects

This project presents the development of a teacher handbook to facilitate teacher/school communication with Spanish-speaking parents. The handbook contains letters to parents in Spanish. Research of school-parent communications, and parent involvement, as well as a survey of elementary teachers was conducted. It was found that although communication with Spanish-speaking parents is often difficult, effective communication efforts promoted parent involvement and increased student achievement. The findings supported the need and benefit of a handbook of this nature. Recommendations for the implementation of the handbook are discussed.

Bridgewater State College Undergraduate/Graduate Catalogue 1992-1993, Bridgewater State College

Bridgewater State College Catalogs, 1960-2009

No abstract provided.

Ua3/8/1 Clippings, Wku President's Office - Meredith

WKU Administration Documents

Clippings regarding WKU during April & May 1992 and undated.

Ua1d Thomas Coohill Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Personnel file of Biology professor Thomas Coohill.

1991-92 Annual Report, Illinois' Investment, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Annual Reports

On behalf of the board of trustees, faculty, staff, students, parents and alumni of this pioneering educational community, it is our privilege to share with you the sixth annual report of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. The 1991-92 year was indeed a remarkable one for the Academy; we are pleased to report some of the highlights.

Externally, programs for other school systems, teachers and students in Illinois continued to expand. IMSA's impact on the state included helping 23 Illinois school districts restructure their mathematics and science programs, awarding teachers IMPACT II grants to exchange innovative classroom programs, and sponsoring …

Ua3/8/6 Report Of The Task-Force On Part-Time Faculty, Wku President's Office-Meredith

WKU Administration Documents

During the 1991 fall semester, President Thomas Meredith appointed a Task Force on Part-Time Faculty at WKU. He requested that the task force conduct a study and make recommendations to the university regarding such issues as part-time faculty compensation and benefits, rates of usage, quality of instruction, orientation and evaluation and administration and budgeting. The study was stimulated, in part, by the fact that the university has in recent years reached historic highs in the use of part-time faculty.

Restructuring In State Departments Of Education: An Analysis Of Structural Evolution, Harriet Maxey Deel

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

The purpose of this study was to address the nature of structural changes evolving in state departments of education which are perceived by chief state school officers as useful in implementing educational reforms. As a context for the inquiry on structural evolution, the study examined restatement of mission and goals in response to the reform movement. Examination of structural elements related to five areas: (a) reduction in vertical layers in the organization hierarchy, (b) adoption of flexible, (d) delivery models for training and technical assistance to local education agencies and schools, and (e) linkages of departments of education with outside …

Western's Athletics After The New Ncaa And Notre Dame Contracts, Arvin Vos

Faculty Senate

Impact of NCAA television contracts on WKU's athletic budget.

Resolution 92-4-S - Limit Freshman Parking On Campus, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution to restrict freshman from parking on campus.

Ua1b4 1992 Faculty Awards, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

Program for 1992 WKU faculty awards.

Ua1d Susan Crabtree Personnel File, Wku Human Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Personnel file of Susan Crabtree, first African American to be hired in a non-custodial staff position.

Ua1d Paul Cook Personnel File, Wku Human Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Personnel file of Paul Cook who served WKU as Interim President in 1985 and several other administrative positions.

Ua77/1 Alumni, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Meredith, Thomas. A Year of Progress
• Enrollment Steady for Fall
• Wayne Jones to Direct WKU Glasgow
• WKYU-FM Boosts Signal from Henderson Repeater
• Campus Child Care Expanding
• WKYU-FM Breaks All Records in Membesrship Drive
• Regents Burns Mercer, Monnie Hankins Re-elected
• WKYU-FM Wins News Award
• Bob Edwards
• Raymond Mendel Elected Faculty Regent
• WKU Partnership for Farm Family Health & Safety
• Jerry Gotlieb Named Head of Marketing Department
• Wei-Ping Pan Named Sumpter Professor
• Curtis Wilkins Honored as Outstanding Science Teacher
• College Height Herald Wins National Pacemaker
• Sigma Chi Honored as Outstanding Chapter
• Meagan Hoff Elected Panhellenic …

Ua3/8/9/3 Western Edition, Wku President's Office, Todd Gibbs, Thomas Meredith

WKU Administration Documents

Western Edition program with Todd Gibbs and Thomas Meredith discussing budget cuts and new buildings on campus.

Ua1b3/6 Parking & Traffic Regulations, Wku Parking & Traffic Committe

WKU Administration Documents

WKU Parking-Traffic Regulations for 1992, includes schedule of fees and parking map.

Index

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

Conference Discussion, Sharing And Recreation Options

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Saddlebrook Recreational Options

Pre-Conference Workshops

Conference Program

Interest Groups

Materials Fair

Bright Ideas

Pod Registrants, 1991-92

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

Academic Senate Minutes Index 1992-1993, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Transition Programming For Secondary Special Education Students, Colleen Patricia Obergh

All Graduate Projects

The focus of this project will be on the design of a transition program for special education students, ages 14- 21, enrolled at Cascade School District, Leavenworth, Washington. The project is designed to fulfill state, federal, and district guidelines relating to transitioning of special education students into post-secondary settings. The goal of the project is to ease the movement of students into post-secondary community life by providing preparatory experiences. Specific programming experiences include academic/vocational training, career exploration, work experience, and social skill development.