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Design, Construction, And Testing Of A Microprocessor-Controlled Interface Between Analog Geophysical Equipment And A Digital Cassette Recorder, Mohd. Nawawi Mohd. Nordin

Masters Theses

A Digital Data Acquisition System (DDAS) microcomputer was designed and constructed to interface between a six-channel analog seismograph and a digital cassette recorder. The DDAS microcomputer is a relatively inexpensive microcomputer built around the popular Z-80 microprocessor chip. It is portable and has 26K bytes of memory. It was designed to convert analog data in to digital with some processing performed before storing on the digital cassette recorder, for later analysis. The same hardware or circuitry of the DDAS microcomputer can perform other functions and work with other geophysical equipment by changing the software of the microcomputer.

A Report Of A Project In The Central Administrative Offices Of The Jenison Public Schools, Gary W. Allen

Masters Theses

The initial part of the manuscript is a log of the author's activities during his internship at Jenison Public Schools. In addition to the daily entries, weekly summaries of the experience are also included. The second section of the manuscript lists the author's objectives for the internship and how these objectives were obtained. The final portion of the manuscript contains three appendices that pertain to the author's internship prospectus, the development of various school calendars for 1982-1983, and a report on job sharing.

The Relationship That Teachers' Concerns And Their Perceptions Of Organizational Climate Have With Innovation Maintenance, Frederic Wayne De Vall

Dissertations

The main purpose of this study was to determine what some of the factors are that have an affect upon the maintenance of an innovation. Many educational change models focus upon the initiation and implementation of educational innovations in schools. This study tested some of the factors identified, from the literature review as affecting innovation maintenance, upon one innovation which is being used by teachers in several school districts. The first factor centered upon the concerns teachers have about an innovation they use in their classrooms. The second factor centered upon teachers' perceptions of the organizational climate that exists which …

The Effect Of The Nonverbal Cue Of Female Clothing On Perceived Leadership As Determined By Naive Judges, Julie Ann Larson

Masters Theses

The objective of this study was to explore the role that nonverbal cue of clothing had in determining the perceived leadership potential of five women.

Given sketches of five females wearing five female swearing five specific categories of clothing appropriate to the business or professional setting, subjects were asked to choose one figure to sit at the head of the group. The study explored perceived leadership based only on the variable of clothing.

The Albigensian Heresy And The Gnostic Tradition, John Stine Penman

Masters Theses

That the Albigensian heresy represents a resurgence of early Christian Gnosticism is the thesis of this work. The study defines Gnosticism in terms of its pattern of prevalent characteristics and traces the course of Gnosticism and its emergence as the Albigensianism of the Middle Ages. Using the finding of Hans Soderberg's La Religion des Cathares: Etudes, sur le gnosticisme de la basse antiquite et du moyen age as a point of departure through the analysis of documents discovered since 1949, the study shows that Gnosticism and the Albigensian heresy represent a continued tradition of religious expression as a recognizable alternative …

The Effects Of An Instructional Package On Study Question Completion Skills Of High School Students, Jeffery David Montgomery

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to empirically evaluate the effects of an instructional package on study question behaviors. The instructional package, incorporating contingent reinforcement, modeling, feedback, contingency contracting and a programmed instruction format was implemented to train four study question answering behaviors identified through task analysis. Each subject demonstrated ability to perform the four behaviors with increased accuracy on experimental measures following training. Results indicated that the instructional package was effective in training increased accuracy in each instructional behavior for each subject. Generalized performance of these behaviors in the classroom environment, assessed through comparison of classroom grades and study …

A Comparative Analysis Of Two Methods Of Administering The Position Analysis Questionnaire (Paq), Michael Heenan Swearingen

Masters Theses

This research examined two methods of administering the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ), a commercially available job analysis tool. The currently accepted method of administering the PAQ involves reading the job description, touring the work-site and then completing the PAQ with the incumbent. The second method used only the job description for the analysis data base. The comparison was made using three different measures, selection of GATB tests, "Selected PAQ Items" and PAQ aptitude attribute ratings. The two different methods selected the same GATB tests an average of 83% of the time and selected the same attributes 96% of the time. …

The 1932 Coup In Thailand: An Account Of A Participant In The Coup, Perasant Ratanakul Serireongrith

Masters Theses

This study is a discussion of the 19 32 military coup d'etat in Thailand and the economic, political, and social conditions that contributed to that coup. A brief historical background of the absolute monarchy of the nation is included. There is a discussion of the coup participants and their motives, as well as their planning and execution of the coup on June 24, 19 32. Throughout the study is information acquired through recent taped interviews with General Charoon Ratanakul Serireongrith, a participant of the coup.

Western News, July 28, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Japanese college students attending institute here, Power outage to apartments ends early Wednesday, Hannah named consultant to University of Liberia, Internal candidates sought for assistant VP position, Yoga is Aug. 5 lecture topic

Western News, July 21, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Assets of Foundation increase to $6.1 million; Duncan tells Board, Fetzer Center to be dedicated Wednesday; Nov. 2, Kenig named head of mechanical engineering, Upward Bound funding renewed, Johnson named president-elect

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 15, 1983, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Western Michigan University Foundation Report
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re Continuing Education Student Fees
• Recommendation re Water Easement
• Recommendation re Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Board Committee Reports
• College of Business Report - Fetzer Business Development Center
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, July 14, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Health care now offered, Judge Enslen to teach course this fall, May gifts; grants total is $309,803; Board told, New policy announced for family housing, Fore! Spring league results

Western News, July 7, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Western; Guangxi University in China to begin exchange program, New York educator named president at Nazareth, Computer Center offering several workshops

Secondary Reading: A Concern Of The Past. A Trend Of The Present, A Demand Of The Future, Constance Clifton Hettinger

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Educators have been concerned with the problem of reading at the secondary level for decades. It is the purpose of this paper to trace the manifestations of that concern and to provide insight into the current and future status of secondary reading instruction.

The Reading Specialist As An Agent Of Change, Steven Grubaugh, Carol Ann Moore

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The reading specialist and/ or the administrator-responsive to the concerns of content area teachers can alleviate, possibly eliminate, negative teacher reactions and, concomitantly, attain the desired goals by effecting three basic steps in the change model (Solomon, 1977). Through these steps, the reading specialist can bring innovative reading methods to the teaching of specific content.

The Return To Process: The Reading Example, Marcia Baghban

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

A growing number of reading educators are adjusting the primary focus of their attention from learner performance to learner competence. The rationale of this shift from a product to a process orientation lies in the assumption that even the youngest humans are able to observe, categorize, associate, hypothesize, revise, integrate information, and solve problems. These learning strategies enable humans not only to think and to talk, but also to become literate. Oral language and reading are viewed, therefore, as constructive processes, reflective of the particular culture which gives rise to them. These processes develop in response to meaningful experiences, and …

Western News, June 30, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Continuation budget approved with deficit, University telephone conversion set for August, Moskovis appointed associate academic vice president, Emeritus status granted to Groulx and Stevens, Solar cable show scheduled

Western News, June 9, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Foundation board to meet Wednesday in Student Center, Bernhard to receive honorary degree from 'K', Harkenrider receives ACT's Delphine Award, Gary Fund reaches $325,000, AP A officers; council members elected for 83-84

Fanfares & Celebration: Faculty Recognition Dinner 1983, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Fanfares & Celebration

1982/1983 Fine Arts Year of Celebration

Faculty Recognition Dinner

Friday, June 3, 1983

Our Honored Guests:

• Lee O. Baker
• Robert H. Barstow
• Edward T. Callan
• Robert M. Davidson
• Herbert E. Ellinger
• Edward O. Elsasser
• Ardith B. Embs
• Tom R. Fulton
• Roy W. Groulx
• Willard J. Hahnenberg
• Chester L. Hunt
• Mary Ida Hunt
• Jean Lowrie
• Jack R. Meagher
• Genevieve M. Orr
• Erwin W. Rayford
• Phoebe Rutherford
• Neill J. Sanders
• Frank S. Scott
• Isabelle R. Smith
• Marjory A. Spradling
• Irene Storoshenko
• Robert M. Travers
• Donald C. Weaver

Western News, June 2, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New compensation and classification plan to take effect July 4, Commissioner on aging to speak here next week, Bernhard endorses blood drive for June 14, Engstrom granted retirement as emeritus

The Westerner Vol. 3 No. 6, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Stevenson estate provides $300,000 for short-term loans • Planned giving totals $10 million since 1974 • Homecoming to recognize Western's birthday • Denenfeld named vice president, Moskovis becomes associate • Continuation budget approved with deficit • Emeritus status granted to two former trustees • Sky Broncos win at national air meet • Gravure printing capital campaign launched in June • Language, Speech and Hearing Clinic named in honor of Van Riper • Savor the Moment • Alum who overcame speech disorder is now with CNN • Tourism and travel-a growing industry • Tuition and fees increased • Kemper designs …

The Separation Of Cotton And Polyester In Rags, Susan M. Gardineer

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

The purpose of this thesis was to discover if there was a way to remove or destroy the polyester from rags and leave the cotton in a form which is beneficial to the paper industry. An attempt was made to break up the rags, remove the polyester and evaluate the remaining cotton. The tests were attempted on a fibrous combination of cotton and polyester.

The general trend found that the chemical treatments to the rags from the textile mills gave additional problems and should be investigated.

Western News, May 26, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Denenfeld named vice president for academic affairs; starting June 1, Board names clinic for Charles Van Riper, ERE dissolved; services to be maintained, 'Alcohol Crossroads' screened, 'Lunch with Emily' June 10

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting May 20, 1983, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re Change in Board of Trustee's Bylaws
• Recommendation re Addendum to Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Recommendation re Naming of the Language, Speech and Hearing Clinic
• Resolution re Trustee Emeritus J. Michael Kemp
• Board Committee Reports
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, May 19, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Stevenson gift for loans, Project EXCITE presentation made in Lansing, 'President's Cabinet reviewing UCCS results, MAC baseball tourney starts

Western News, May 12, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Ehrle to resign at May 20 meeting of Board, Callan to retire June 24 with emeritus status, Glass named soccer coach, Babik is sports assistant

The Sunset Review Of A Social Work Board Of Examiners: A Case Example, Stephen R. Block

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The author reviews the events following the passage of Colorado's pioneer Sunset Review Legislation in 1976. The experiences of the 36 states which passed Sunset Legislation have been varied. Lobbying efforts in addition to costs have played a significant role in the review process and outcome. A case analysis of the Sunset Review of the Colorado Social Work Board of Examiners illustrates the tenacity of a group of professionals determined to maintain legal regulation of the social work field. The group's success was a result of political organization and the technical expertise required to influence policy makers.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 10, No. 2 (June 1983)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• State and Regional Politics: Introduction - TIMOTHY W. LAUSE
• Welfare Spending in the American States: A Comparative Perspective - W. JOS HEFFERNAN
• Disinnovation in the American States: Policy Toward Health System Agencies - KEITH MUELLER, JOHN COHER
• Policy Traditions in American State Politics - ROBERT L. SAVAGE
• The Intersection of Political Culture and Fiscal Federalism: State Block Grants in Alabama, DAVID SINK, NICHEL. WILSON
• Political Symbolism in Juvenile Justice: Reforming Florida's Juvenile Detention Criteria
• C. AARON McNEECE, MICHELE WILSON
• Legislative Evaluation of Social Welfare Programs: The Processes and Consequences - PATRICIA K. FREEMAN, WILLIAM LYONS
• Staff Activities …

Social Work Pac's And State Social Work Associations Purpose, History, And Action Strategies, Gary Mathews

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Social work as a profession has only recently become politically active. One consequence of this interest in the political process has been the proliferation of political action committees as creatures of the National Association of Social Workers and its state chapters. Social work PAC's are a key ingredient necessary to enable the profession to influence public policy. Perhaps because political action committees are new to NASW, or perhaps because NASW is new to politics, very little has been written about the history, purpose or strategic implications of these committees.

This paper will trace the development and operation of PAC's and …

Disinnovation In The American States: Policy Toward Health Systems Agencies, Keith Mueller, John Comer

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Requiring the states to involve consumers in health planning through local health planning boards (HSAs) was an attempt by the federal government to control health care costs. Elimination of this requirement more recently has meant some states have discontinued the program. The elimination of HSAs can be considered a case of policy disinnovation. Drawing on the innovation literature, the following variables were expected to correlate, although negatively, with elimination of HSAs: value added to manufacturing, average acre value of farms, per capita income, population living in metropolitan areas, and party competition. All were found to correlate negatively. Predisposition to spend …