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Coping Strategies Of Female Holocaust Survivors, Marlene Sway

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper describes how Holocaust survivors learned to help themselves and to reestablish their sense of community and self-worth. Sixteen female survivors were interviewed regarding their post-war adjustment. Data from the interviews revealed three themes which the women employed to cope with their post-war stress. These important factors in the adaptation process include establishing a family, building a community, and using work as therapy.

Resolution Algorithms In A Parallel Processing Environment, Paula Beth Brandman Hencken

Masters Theses

An ever increasing number of processors are becoming available to the multiprocessor user. For faster response and efficient utilization of parallel processing systems it is necessary to develop parallel algorithms to solve a single problem.

This paper evaluates the complexity of resolution algorithms run in a parallel processing environment. An overview of parallel processing is presented along with a discussion of general resolution and resolution-refutation systems. An analysis of the complexity required by different control strategies to perform resolution programing is presented using both uniprocessor and multiprocessor systems.

The Effects Of The Holocaust: Psychiatric, Behavioral, And Survivor Perspectives, Zev Harel, Boaz Kahana, Eva Kahana

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

In this paper the authors review perspectives related to Holocaust victims, limitations of Holocaust studies are discussed, and suggestions for viewing the long-range post-traumatic effects of the Holocaust upon its victims from social and behavioral science perspectives are advanced. The views of survivors toward post-war adjustment, drawn from interviews with Holocaust victims, are also presented.

Foreign Graduate Students’ Political Participation In Two Different Political Environments, Ragaa Ibrahim Selim

Masters Theses

Student political activism as an area of study has become less attractive to Western writers because of the sharp decline in student activism that was characteristic of the 60s. While the Western nations now discuss student activism as historical events, countries in the developing world are still engulfed with student political activism.

This research is comparative and analytic. It shows that the issue at stake in a political environment is more significant than the political environment itself; that students from the developing world are much more politically active than their counterparts in the developed world; that political participation is an …

Writing Apprehension And Writing Intensity In An Industrial Organization, Kaye P. Bennett

Masters Theses

This study hypothesized that high writing apprehensive subjects would differ significantly from low writing apprehensive subjects in regard to the writing intensity of their jobs. A random sample of 143 people employed in clerical, technical, secretarial, professional, supervisory, or administrative positions in one midwestern company was studied. Subjects completed the Writing Apprehension Test and the Writing Intensity Questionnaire. The latter was designed for this study to measure the amount and type of writing projects subjects produced, plus audience and deadline pressure. A significant difference (p = .004) was seen in the mean writing intensity scores between high apprehensives (n = …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting November 16, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re Land Option
• Recommendation re Program Revision Requests
• Recommendation re Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Recommendation re Board of Trustees Distinguished Service Award
• Board Committee Reports
• Department of Dance Report
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, November 15, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two faculty members are first management associates, Computer programming contest to attract 300, Sports Medicine Clinic is alive and well, Changed children return to parents at the holidays, Smokers invited to 'kick the habit' today, Business communication expert to be scholar

Western News, November 8,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Miller named 'Humanities Advocate of the Year', Alcohol Awareness Week to be observed Nov. 11-17, Bernhard expresses relief at defeat of 'C', Intellectual Skills conference to convene Nov. 16-17, Mentors needed for mentor-mentee program

Western News, November 1,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Public-education leaders unite to oppose Proposal C, Consortium preidents: 'C' would close doors of opportunity to students, hurt recovery, Campus groups united in opposition to Proposal C, Brown to be honored at national convention, 1984-85 campus directories distributed, Canadian studies scholar to speak Nov. 1-2, Yugoslavian scholar to speak on victimology, September gifts, grants total $485,992, Cooper honored a occupational therapist, New nutritional program serves thought with food

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 19, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re General Fund Budget for 1984/85
• Recommendation re Capital Outlay Budget for 1985/86
• Resolution re Lock Box Collection Services
• Resolution re Proposal C
• Board Committee Reports
• International Student Report
• Adjournment

Western News, October 18,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Proposal C 'dangerous, sinister,' Bernhard declares, Five to be honored for teaching excellence Oct. 25, ROTC member receive national award, Alumni Association elects new officers at meeting, Asylum Lake is the site of land improvement project, Moore named to position in social work

Western News, October 11, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Former ambassador to El Salvador to speak, Talks with University and AAUP resume tomorrow, Peace Education Week scheduled, Byrd named new director of intercollegiate athletics, Medieval Institute hosting eminent scholar, Prop. C: 'Choice' or Chaos?, University research vital for future prosperity

Western News, October 4, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Proposal C 'a dagger in heart' of higher ed, Thirteen named to presidential search committee, Homecoming events continue this weekend, Paper Technology Foundation to meet, Board approves academic appointments, Center supports groundwater initiatives, Heikkinen named to position in development

The Westerner Vol. 5 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• New office aids nontraditional students • More freshmen are attending Western • Ho receives appointments in China • Faculty contract still not ratified • Proposal C: 'A dagger in the heart of higher ed' • Chinese Fulbright studying here • Gallegos named education dean • National guard and Western sign degree-program agreement • Job market for teachers showing improvement • Admissions adds toll-free numbers • Being the president's daughter isn't all fun • New aid director says plan ahead • Sports • Student commutes from Oregon for unique program • Proposal C is 'crippling' tax initiative • Economic recovery …

Reading Is Fun: A School Reading Motivation Project, Elene S. Demos

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Elementary teachers and university personnel combined efforts to develop a motivation system that could be implemented within a classroom or school building

Reading Comprehension, Visual Literacy And Picture Book Illustrations, Dee C. Storey

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The books selected for this article demand close inspection of the pictures by readers of varied ages. Children and adults alike will be challenged in the investifations that will lead toward a more comprehensive understanding of illustrations and their value.

Monitoring Progress Toward Independent Silent Reading, Lilian H. Franc, Jeannette Hildrebrandt

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In an effort to gain a greater understanding of how children make the transition from reading word for word orally to becoming independent silent readers this study monitored the development of fluent oral reading of beginning readers, recorded progress related to the children's ability to use a modified cloze procedure as an indication of their perception of reading as a meaning gathering process, charted children's ability to write a complete sentence independently, and observed children as they made voluntary decisions to read a trade book silently.

In Defense Of A K-12 Reading Perspective, Earl H. Cheek Jr., Jimmy D. Lindsey, Adele D. Rutland, Theresa S. Doyle

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Teaching students to read is a very important goal in the public schools. This objective has been established because professionals believe that "being able to read" facilitates students' chances for future success and happiness. Yet, when definitions of literacy are reviewed and the reading ability of the adult population in the United States is considered, data indicate taht millions of Americans are illiterate. In order to revers this downward spiral, the skill of reading must be viewed as a continuing process. Such a supposition would be adopting and implementing a K-12 perspective.

Developing A Philosophy Of Reading: Piaget And Chomsky, Robert P. Craig

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

As Piaget consistently acknowledges, all learning is an active process. Reading, then, is an activity, a proecess of confrontation between an individual and a text (3). For both Piaget and Chomsky, language is highly strcutured. In Chomsky's terms, there is a linguistic relationship between the surface structure and the phonological aspects of language.

Reading Horizons Vol. 25, No. 1

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete Issue of Reading Horizons volume 25, issue 1.

Western News, September 27, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Brown and Gold Day set for Saturday, Homecoming '84 festivities to begin Sunday, McCracken Hall to be expanded, Board approves promotions, retirements, About 60 applicants, nominees for presidency, Kelley and Hopkins appointed to head departments, Border City Committee to meet

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting September 21, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Resolution re Honorary Degree
• Board Committee Reports
• Public Comments
• Karoub Associates Report
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, September 20, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Bernhard says amnesty, ratification separate issues; urges faculty to vote, Maze; Holland elected WMU Foundation officers, Residence hall occupancy increases again this year, Two to begin visiting scholars series, Series produced with WMU help wins national award, Dales to be inducted into Hall of Fame, Health Center offers many workshops this fall

Western News, September 13, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Freshman enrollment increases by 3.7 percent, Here's text of Bernhard's Sept. 11 public statement, Introduction to 'Strike Contingency Plan' published, Chinese delegation visits here this week, Kramer assumes post in Continuing Ed, New dean sees turnaround in the teaching profession

Western News, September 6, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Zest for Life' program to be initiated next week, Zimmer head University Wellness Committee, Western and National Guard sign agreement, Cable program nominated for national award, Two to receive Distinguished Alumni awards this fall, Special services director named, Jimenez named to post in Placement

1984-1987 Agreement Between Western Michigan University And The Wmu Chapter Of The American Association Of University Professors, Western Michigan University, Wmu Chapter Of The American Association Of University Professors

Agreements between Western Michigan University and the WMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors

No abstract provided.

Moving From Professionalism To Political Advocacy In The Human Services--How To Organize A Successful Statewide Political Effort In Youth Services, Milan J. Dluhy

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The current funding environment makes political advocacy on the part of social work professionals mandatory. The social work literature on political advocacy is reviewed and categorized into schools of thought. The major portion of the paper, however, presents and then analyzes a case study of a statewide youth services association in order to gain more insight into how professional social workers can develop and use more successful political strategies and tactics.

The Relative Effectiveness Of Legislative Campaigning In A School Of Social Work, L. K. Northwood, Mike Parker

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

There are three interrelated strategies commonly used by social workers for coping with the conservative attack on social welfare institutions: client advocacy, electoral, and policy strategies. The paper evaluates the relative effectiveness of the policy strategy when 532 members of a school of social work were asked to write their legislators in support of progressive legislation. Five indicators of the relative effectiveness of this campaign were identified and assessed. The campaign is adjudged relatively effective from the standpoint of enlisting and motivating participants "ready for service or action' (action potential); in implementing a formal plan or organization--a "connected series of …

Social Workers As Magistrates Or Jps?, Donald E. Maypole

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

An inspection of data on magistrates and justices of the peace revealed that in many states the statutes do not require law degrees for the positions. A survey of a randomly selected sample of magistrates in one midwestern state found support for the claim that a law degree was not a pre-requisite for a magistrate's position. The author argues that social workers have the education and skills for magistrate and justice of the peace positions and proposes them as areas of employment.

Slicing The Pie: Classes And The Distributive Effects Of Post-Wwii U.S.Governmental Fiscal Policies, Joel A. Devine

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Time series analysis of the relative class income distributional consequences of postwar U.S. fiscal practices reveals that governmental revenue policies have had a procapital bias while state expenditures have tended to favor labor. The net impact of these processes has served to leave the marketgenerated income distribution largely intact, despite the historically unprecedented growth of the public sector during this period. Finally, in light of these findings, the distributive impact of the current administration's fiscal program are considered.