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Western News, March 17, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Haenicke reiterates need for support in seeking equity, Three commencement ceremonies set for April 23, Open house format allows prospective students to explore their options at 'Gold Pride Preview', Leading environmentalist here for Earth Week, Clothesline Project to provide visual reminder of need to end the cycle of sexual violence

Western News, March 10, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Partnership with company leads to new research center, College Bowl team wins regional title; qualifies for nationals, Political comedy troupe takes satiric jab at those who claim feminism is a dirty word, Renowned anthropologist to discuss race; culture, Shakespeare Festival will span a month with lectures; productions and films

Effectively Teaching African American Social Welfare Historical Developments, Wilma Peebles-Wilkins

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

A select group of African American and other educators continue to develop literature on African American social welfare. As this literature increases and is subjected to scholarly exchange and debate, educators are beginning to raise questions about effective teaching strategies for integrating the content into the curriculum and effectively delivering the content through classroom lectures and discussions. In addition to concerns about the content being "heard", black educators are concerned that African Americans not always be depicted historically as helpless individuals who were the "white man's burden" and are also concerned about the broad characterization of African American Social Welfare …

Introduction - The Legacy Of African-American Leadership In Social Welfare, Iris Carlton-Laney

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The legacy of African-American leadership in social welfare history is only recently finding space in social work literature. The small number of professional journals in social work that publish historical articles, along with institutionalized resistance to the acknowledgement of African-Americans contributions to the development of the profession, have contributed to this dearth of scholarship. The results have been that many professionals are disinclined to perceive of African-Americans as resourceful, skilled and powerful. Instead, the theme of pathology permeates social work literature, teaching, and ultimately social work practice. The social work profession emphasizes the importance of diversity, yet fails to acknowledge …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 21, No. 1 (March 1994)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

SPECIAL ISSUE ON THE LEGACY OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN SOCIAL WELFARE

Edited by Iris Carlton-LaNey

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• INTRODUCTION: THE LEGACY OF AFRICANAMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN SOCIAL WELFARE - Iris Carlton-LaNey
• "GENTLE STUDENT BEND THINE EAR TO MY SPEECH:" AN ESSAY ABOUT SOJOURNER TRUTH, ABOLITIONIST AND FEMINIST - Laura Budd Somerville
• WILLIAM STILL, A PIONEER AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIAL WORKER 1821-1902 - Audreye E. Johnson
• TRAINING AFRICAN-AMERICAN SOCIAL WORKERS THROUGH THE NUL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM - Iris Carlton-LaNey
• NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC WELFARE INSTITUTES FOR NEGROES 1926-1940 - N. Yolanda Burwell
• THE HISTORY OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION FOR BLACK PEOPLE, 1900-1930 - Robenia Baker …

North Carolina Public Welfare Institutes For Negroes 1926-1946, Yolanda N. Burwell

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Black welfare workers in the South had limited opportunities for professional social work education and development. In 1926, annual public welfare institutes for Blacks were sponsored by the North Carolina State Board of Charities and Public Welfare through its Division of Work Among Negroes. They filled a critical educational and professional void. For twenty years, these annual institutes bolstered the knowledge and skills of a growing corp of Black welfare workers and the maturation of the profession in North Carolina.

A Black Community Development Model: The Universal Negro Improvement Association And African Communities League 1917-1940, Amnifu R. Harvey

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

A discussion of The Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA & ACL) founded by Marcus Garvey in 1915 is presented. The organization provided social services for people of African ancestry in both the U.S. and other countries as well. An analysis of this organization occurs, citing the functions of subgroups like the Universal African Legions and the Universal African Motor Corps. This organization serves as a historic model for contemporary community development.

Training African-American Social Workers Through The Nul Fellowship Program, Iris Calton-Laney

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The National Urban League (NUL), under Dr. George Edmund Haynes' leadership made the training and education of African American social workers one of its major functions during the early 1900s. This article provides detailed information about the unique and timely fellowship program which provided funding and opportunities for many African American to study social work at leading schools of social work in the country. The Social Science Department of Fisk University also played a significant role in pioneering African American social work education, and is also briefly discussed.

The History Of Social Work Education For Black People 1900-1930, Robenia Baker Gary, Lawrence E. Gary

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The nature and extent of the contributions of Black people to social work education during the early twentieth century is the focus of this paper. The scope of this investigation includes: the identification of prominent Black social work educators; analysis of the curricula and the Atlanta School of Social Work and the Bishop Turtle School; and a description of the four basic approaches to social work training for Black people during this development phase of the social work profession.

Social Work Services And Social Work Training For African Americans In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1900-1930, Tawana Ford Sabbath

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The longstanding presence of African Americans in Philadelphia explains the establishment of social welfare institutions and agencies by more affluent African Americans in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Armstrong Association of Philadelphia and Women's Christian Alliance are two of the more prominent and enduring efforts initiated by African Americans to serve their own. Both also provided a vehicle for training for African Americans who desired to join the new profession of social work.

"Almost A Partnership": African-Americans, Segregation, And The Young Men's Christian Association, Susan Kerr Chandler

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

On January 1, 1913, the Colored Men's Department of the Young Men's Christian Association gathered in Washington, D.C., at the Twelfth Street "Y". The six African American International Secretaries made a practice of coming together on this holiday, finding in the New Year a quiet time to talk among themselves. Dr. Jesse E. Moorland, the Department's senior secretary, was scheduled to give "Remarks," as usual, and the secretaries looked forward to them-particularly this year, which, they knew, held great opportunity for their work. The Twelfth Street Y.M.C.A.-the "Colored Branch"-itself bore witness to the measured sense of hope abroad in African …

Social Workers And The Development Of The Naacp, Linda S. Moore

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This article addresses the relationship between African-American leaders and settlement house workers in the development of the NAACP. Using social movement theory and Hasenfeld and Tropman's conceptual framework for interorganizational relations, it analyzes the linkages developed between voluntary associations and how they benefitted all involved. This linkage provides lessons for today's struggle for social justice.

Western News, February 17, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Students choose service projects over suntans for break, Top minority students here for HEIS Competition Feb. 18, Winter not as deeply rooted in Wood Hall greenhouse, WMU program to provide leadership training for Muskegon Heights High School students

Western News, February 10, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Campus wide efforts to promote diversity earn regional award from student personnel group, Upton, Wolpe to address congressional reform, Student employment referral service plans week to recognize contributions of student employees, Benton named head of student volunteer services, Grant helps WMU give teachers techniques for getting students excited about physics

Western News, February 3, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Haenicke calls on supporters for united front to fight for funding equity, Four goals designed to enhance international education, Crews work round the clock to stay out in front of snow, Merling Trio selected for prestigious competition

Generating Response To Literature With At-Risk Third Grade Students, Kathy Everts Danielson, Patty Tighe

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Response to literature is an important aspect of reading and comprehension (Hansen, 1987). As readers read quality literature they are more apt to respond in a personal nature to the text. Rosenblatt's (1983) response theory suggests that reading is a transaction between the reader and the text. It provides for the unique response to literature that an individual might have, depending upon the text and the context of reading.

Western News, January 27, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: St. John, Boldi elected to board leadership posts, Haenicke comments on MLK Day and funding strategy, Shaw appointed to lead fund-raising activities, Bhatt selected as chief of staff in health center, Butterfield returns from trip with fresh insight on Zhirinovsky and political climate in Russia, Grant paves wayfor new high school math curricula, Several events planned in observance of Black History Month in February

Western News, January 20, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two to be recognized with University's top award for faculty members, Doctoral students named first recipients of fellowships, Interactive kiosk puts information at users' fingertips, Trustee St. John to speak atAPA meeting

Western News, January 13, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Three faculty members to be honored for superior skills in the classroom, WMU science and mathematics evaluator will help spread the word about innovations, Renowned author, teacher and activist to give first William A. Burian Memorial Lecture, Dean earns prestigious food service certification

Western News, January 6, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Nursing program moves ahead with $5 million in gifts, Haenicke comments on proposed appropriation figures, Business building named for founding dean Schneider, Maier's views on the historical Jesus showcased on international radio and in national magazine, Urban Bush Women performance is Jan. 15

Fact Book 1994-1995, Western Michigan University

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The Westerner Vol. 14 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Spirit and pride are flying high at WMU • Alumni Teaching Excellence Award winners named • News in Brief • Proposed science facility will meet twenty-first century needs • Steps taken to enhance English and theater studies at WMU • Athletic director sees strong link between sports and community • Athletic director sees strong link between sports and community • Athletic boosters take pride in their Broncos • Spirit & Pride Are Flying High • Dennis W. Archer wins election for mayor of Detroit • McPherson takes helm at Michigan State

Western Michigan University Graduate Catalog 1994-1996, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

Section I: General Policies and Procedures

Section II: Master's Degree Programs and Requirements

Section III: Specialist Degree Programs and Requirements

Section IV: Doctoral Degree Programs and Requirements

Section V: Description of Graduate Courses

Section VI: The Graduate Faculty

Alternative Constructions Of Science And Science Education, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

I want to begin today with two short personal remarks. My field of research at home is the cultural study of science education. In other words, I am interested in what is commonly called the culture of science and how that becomes interpreted in science education by teacher and curriculum. I am interested in the variation of culture among American students, cultural variations grounded in family and community and brought to the classroom. I am interested in the cultural interactions that are precipitated by the meeting of cultures in the science classroom. In my current work I use worldview concepts …