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A Survey Of Attitudes Toward A Public School System, Darwin A. Winke

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the attitude of the public toward the public school in a small Iowa school district, Gladbrook, and compare this with the public attitudes on a national survey conducted by George Gallup. This survey was conducted because public attitudes towards public schools are continually changing and because very little information about the public's attitude towards the school in Gladbrook, Iowa, was available.

Reviewing the literature was the first phase of the study. The literature in this field was divided into four areas: (1) criticism and critics of education, (2) need for change in …

The Island-Turtle Rock Community: A Model For Use In Simulation, James Wilson Walling

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Island (Iowa)--Public schools; Public schools; Simulation methods;

19730000: Presidential Papers Of Marshall College, 1925-1947, President's Office

Guides to University Archives

This inventory serves as a guide to the office files of Morris Shawkey(1923-1935), James Allen (1935-1942), and John Williams(l942-1946). Of particular interest are the files pertaining to the centennial of Marshall College in 1937 (Box 15), The files are arranged chronologically; the inventory is a listing of folder titles year-by-year. The files were transferred to the Archives from Old Main in June 1974; they were arranged and sorted·by Ruth Perry and Cora·P. Teel. The inventory was prepared by Ed Heaberlin.

A Study Of Open Space Schools, Carol Ormiston

Dissertations and Theses

By the spring of 1972 Beaverton School District had five open space schools in operation and three others under construction. These schools are built without separate, individual classrooms. Space is more flexible and can be used in a number of ways. Open space buildings provide the setting for a new kind of teaching and learning process.

Within the Beaverton School District, the Department of Administrative Services was requested to provide information regarding the operation of the open space teaching and learning process. As a result a plan was developed for a descriptive study of some aspects of open space as …

19730101: President John Barker's Inauguration, 1971, President's Office

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the President at Marshall University from 1971. Items were received in 1973 and include the responses from recipients invited to attend President John Barker's inauguration ceremony and reception. These are letters from those invited wishing him good luck and accepting or declining the invitation to these events. Please download the inventory for a complete list of the contents.

19730100: President Stewart H. Smith Papers, 1947-1969, President's Office

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the President at Marshall University from 1947-1969. Items were received in 1973 and include the administrative papers from the president in their perceived totality from the date ranges listed. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

19730003: President's Papers, Association Memberships, 1971-1973, President's Papers

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the President at Marshall University from 1971-1973. Items were received in 1973 and include the administrative papers from the president including materials from organizations in which the university held professional memberships. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

19730001: Athletic Film Collection (Primarily Football), Athletics

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Department of Athletics at Marshall University from 1955-1971. Items were received in 1973. This collection consists primarily of film reels of games in the respective date range. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents in this specific collection.

Ua66/7/2 Newsletter, Wku Chemistry

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Chemistry department.

Senate Meeting December 13, 1972, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Bulletin - Vol. 04, No. 15 - December 12, 1972, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1971-1977, UMass Boston Bulletin

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Ayers, Elaine. Boycott of Bookstore Called by Group
• Madison, Stephanie. Women Want Open House, Closed Doors, Survey Shows
• Harry Reasoner to Speak Here Tuesday
• Registration Starts Jan. 8
• Pence, Carter. Associated Student Government to Begin Book Exchange
• Harper, Marcia. Doctors Discuss Venereal Disease
• 3 Students Face Drug Charges – William Caprise, Patrick Scanlan, Stephen Schuck
• Johnston, Scott. Environmental Chairman Disappointed by Apathy
• Gemini 15 Plans Tour
• Pass-Fail Value Lies in Prompting Liberal Education
• Johnson, Sally. Says Upset
• Holsclaw, Debbie. Wants Prices Cut – WKU Bookstore …

Evaluation Of The Science Education Program For Perspective Secondary Science Teachers At The University Of New Mexico., Dixie James Jones

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

This investigation was a case study for the purpose of comparing the science education program for prospective secondary teachers at The University of New Mexico with selected guidelines established by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) and published by the AAAS in a 1971 pamphlet entitled Guidelines and Standards for the Education of Secondary School Teachers of Science and Mathematics. The guidelines dealt with student competencies in 1) understanding of science, 2) the processes of science, 3) the history of science, 4) the metric …

Senate Meeting December 7, 1972, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Agenda & Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding intergovernmental services institute, faculty workload, Owensboro Consortium, extended campus and summer school.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Regents Agree to Purchase Six-acre Tract – Robert Cowley Property
• Johnston, Scott. Environmental Day to Open Recycling
• Elmore, Valerie. Blind Coed Overcomes Handicap – Diana Johns
• Rabold, Cindy. Associated Student Government Schedules Symposium on Venereal Disease
• Wreath Lighting Program Set for 6 Tonight
• Elmore, Valerie. Associated Student Government to Begin Research on Sale of Banned Toys
• Changes in Laws, Courts Appalling to Many People
• Merrill, Bonnie. The Eight Days of Finals
• Snyder, Jim. Says Shocked – WKU Bookstore
• Jackson, Glenn. Commends Herald
• Moter, Cynthia. Says …

Bulletin - Vol. 04, No. 14 - December 5, 1972, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1971-1977, UMass Boston Bulletin

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Relationship Of The Ninth-Grade Civics Course To The Political Knowledge And Attitudes Of Anglo-American And Spanish-American Students, Helen Wright Esterly

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The study examined significant differences between political knowledge, political interest, citizen role, and civic tolerance scores of civics and non-civics ninth-grade students in relation to two ethnic groups (Anglo-American and Spanish-American) and four categorical groups (sex, socio-economic status, achievement level, and language spoken in the home). The purpose of the study was to see if a relationship existed between the ninth-grade civics course and student political knowledge and attitude scores, and to see if a differential relationship existed between the civics course and the political knowledge and attitude scores of the subpopulation of Spanish-American students.

Procedure. Pre-test and post-test questionnaires …

Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of WKU Board of Regents meeting. Agenda items: credit for military service, personnel and salaries, College Heights Herald, purchase of Robert Coley property, purchase of 1558 Normal Drive, campus master plan, SACS accreditation process, affirmative action plan and budget.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Russell, Steven. Academic Council Hears Pass-Fail Plan
• Pence, Carter. Associated Student Government to Consider Free University
• Davis, Nancy. Alpha Xi Delta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Take Honors in November Nonsense
• Lucas, John. University Professors Seek a Better Western
• Davis, Nancy. Tuesday Set as Deadline for Housing Applications
• Rare Cards to be Exhibited
• Library Hours Set for Finals
• Third Sorority for Blacks Colonizes Here – Zeta Phi Beta
• Zeta Phi Beta Takes First Place in Pledges on Parade
• Attending Class is Part of Learning Experience
• West, Connie …

The Feasibility Of A Middle School In Modern Education, George Denda

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Of Student Ratings Of Teachers To Teacher Exodus, Roger Neil Grabinski

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Readability Evaluation Of Selected Intermediate Grade Social Studies Topics From Eight Encyclopedias, Mary Hardwick Dohrman

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Statement of Problem

The purpose of the study was (1) to investigate the readability of seventy-five intermediate grade social studies topic-articles from eight sets of encyclopedias (1971 editions) with two readability techniques, and (2) to determine the suitability of individual encyclopedia articles for intermediate grade use from the resultant predicted readability scores.

Procedures

Twenty-five topics from each of the intermediate grades four, five, and six, were randomly selected from indexes of five intermediate social studies textbook series. A total of 600 topic-articles were evaluated from the eight "Best Quality" encyclopedias recommended by the American Library Association. A total of 1,200 …

A Study Of Factors Influencing Voter Attitude Toward Schools And The Relationship Of Those Factors To Voter Support Of School Bond Proposals, Douglas B. Cole Jr.

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Bulletin - Vol. 04, No. 13 - November 28, 1972, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1971-1977, UMass Boston Bulletin

No abstract provided.

Bulletin - Vol. 04, No. 12 - November 21, 1972, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1971-1977, UMass Boston Bulletin

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. Regular Features Include:

• Russell, Steven. Members Named to University Academic Complaint Committee
• Spinks, Martha. CLEP Registration Ends Today
• Russell, Steven. Associated Student Government Student Survey Gauges Campus Attitudes
• Madison, Stephanie & Phyllis Mitchell. Mrs. Coretta King Touches Many Topics
• November Nonsense Set for November 29
• Rabold, Cindy. Piano Concert Scheduled on Campus Monday Night
• Davis, Nancy. Dorm-dwellers Want Visitation
• Spinks, Martha. Coed Discovers America and Likes What She Sees – Martine Claret
• Extra Day of Study Could Help Finals
• Take Time to be Thankful During Holiday Season
• Russell, Steven. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. Regular Features Include:

• Cross, Al. Rights Symposium Scheduled Thursday
• Coretta King to Give Men’s Freedoms Speech
• Millay, Zenda. Barefoot in Athens Opens Tonight
• What’s Happening
• Spinks, Martha. Vanderbilt Takes Top Honors in Debate
• Senior Named College Conservationist – James Jackson
• Campus Bookstore Plans to Reduce Paperback Book Selection by Half
• Library Plans Exhibition
• New Law to Aid GI Bill Students
• Term-paper Firms May Find that 1972 is No Vintage Year
• Turkeys Leave Shooter Without Bite to Gobble
• Weaver, Kim. Congratulations Republicans
• Rhoades, Elizabeth. Says Need Unity
• Munro, Ross. Not …

Bulletin - Vol. 04, No. 11 - November 14, 1972, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1971-1977, UMass Boston Bulletin

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding administrative evaluations, maternity leave, continuing education, summer school, faculty evaluation and Council on Public Higher Education.