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Gatherings (No. 3) Winter 1991, Friends Of The University Libraries

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

Complete third issue of Gatherings. Editor: William K. Smith.

Minutes Of The Faculty Senate Councils, 1991-92, Wmu Faculty Senate

Minutes of the WMU Faculty Senate Councils

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Yearbook, 1991-92, Wmu Faculty Senate

WMU Faculty Senate Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 21, 1990, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• In Memoriam - Trustee Emeritus Fred Adams
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Acquisition of Property
• Michigan Association of Governing Boards Update
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, December 13, 1990, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Coyne announces plans to resign, $833,000 University budget cut less than expected, Haenicke speaks at Senate; issues statement to clarify position on property acquisition, Learning an ageless endeavor; says 85-year-old grad, Teacher preparation; research are keys to continuing WMU tradition, University center leads U.S. evaluation efforts, WMU projects focus on improved math training for U.S. teachers, Center for Science Education oversees WMU efforts to improve science teaching

Western News, December 6, 1990, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Research and business park's infrastructure would help protect Asylum Lake; Burke says, Program to enable migrant youth to finish school, Be museum features WMU groundwater exhibit, October grants push fiscal year total past $5 million, Cole appointed to environmental center post

Hydrogen Peroxide Bleaching Of Ctmp To Optimize Brightness, Donald S. Kasik

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizing bleaching agent that is utilized extensively in the pulp and paper industries to bleach cellulosic fibers to high brightness levels. The main advantage of hydrogen peroxide bleaching of mechanical pulps is the high yield. Peroxide used under mild alkaline conditions can significantly increase brightness 10-20 points by oxidizing lignin constituents without actual lignin degradation. Due to peroxides' inherent quality of lignin preservation, it is an excellent bleach for application to CTMP. This allows a high yield process like BCTMP to compete with kraft pulp in application to many grades of paper.

Peroxide is an expensive …

Professional Materials, Marti Wegner

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Learning About Biographies: A Reading and Writing Approach for Children. Myra Zarnowski. 1990; Children's Books: Henry's Happy Birthday. Holly Keller. 1990; The New Illustrated Dinosaur Dictionary. Helen Roney Sattler. 1990; Mr. Hacker. James Stevenson. 1990; It Happens to Everyone. Bernice Myers. 1990. Children's Books Marketing. Reviewed by: Sherry Myers, Jeanne M. Jacobson, and Nancy Hood

Reading: The Conferences, Jeanne M. Jacobson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

National Council of Teachers of English, 80th Annual Convention, November, 1990 Many of the presentations at the annual convention of the National Council of Teachers of English, held in Atlanta in November, str'9ssed the theme of teachers educating themselves, and one another, through reflective practice, shared theory - and ongoing exercise of perceptive imagination. Our own minds need cultivation; our own practices need change; our own professional lives need to grow.

Applications Of The Tap Te Chino Of Lao Tzu To Psychotherapy Theory And Technique, Thomas E. Hranilovich

Dissertations

Existing paradigms in psychology are almost exclusively founded upon the hypothetico-deductive scientific tradition. As a consequence, prevalent psychotherapy theories and techniques are also founded upon this tradition. In recent years the realization has been growing, even among its adherents, that the hypothetico-deductive method is not the only avenue to knowledge about the nature of existence. An alternate avenue is provided by the mystic tradition, as exemplified by Zen Buddhism, Hesychasm, Indian and Tibetan Yoga, Sufism, Christian mysticism, Hindu mysticism, Jewish mysticism, and Taoism. This study is an examination of the central beliefs of tao chia, or the Taoist school, and …

Graph Products And Covering Graph Imbeddings, Ghidewon Abay Asmerom

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Aspects Of A Caring Reading Curriculum, Timothy V. Rasinski

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Education in America has traditionally maintained two basic mandates: one academic, the other social (Commis sion on the Reorganization of Secondary Schools, 1918; Levine and Haselkorn, 1984; Wynne and Walberg, 1985). The first mandate is the education of the young in academic skills that will enable them to lead productive lives. Reading, obviously, is one academic area that schools teach in order to fulfill this responsibility.

The Relationship Between School Readiness Placement And Student Achievement, Jayne Mohr

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between school readiness placement and student achievement. A descriptive comparison in first grade of the three student groups placed in kindergarten (K, n = 194), developmental kindergarten (DK, n = 58) or waived to kindergarten (WK, n = 25) was completed.

Math and reading scores on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) were analyzed through an analysis of variance and Tukey/Kramer post hoc analysis. The relationship between level of education of the mother (LEM) and total reading and math ITBS scores was measured with a Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient. …

Standardized Testing Practices: A Comparison Of Michigan Public School Districts From 1976 To 1986, Richard J. Syrek

Dissertations

In 1976 and again in 1986, surveys were completed by participating school districts in the state of Michigan pertaining to the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) (developed by the Michigan Department of Education and published annually) testing. The findings of these two surveys are compared in this study.

A comparison of testing practices over a 10-year period can reflect educational changes in Michigan. The purposes of this study were to compare changes, if any, which occurred between 1976 and 1986 in the areas of the uses of MEAP data; personnel involved in testing programs; personnel involved in the development, review, …

Generalization Of Promise-Do Correspondence Training With Respect To The Individual To Whom The Promise Is Made, Robert J. Latka

Masters Theses

This study used 3 subjects of normal (non-impaired) intelligence, 1 female and 2 males, between the ages of 10 and 13 years to study generalization of promise-do correspondence training effects. In a replicated AE design, contingent monetary reinforcers were used to establish promise-do correspondence in playing nonpreferred computer games. This study demonstrated that the effects of correspondence training procedures could be generalized to an alternative listener or individual to whom the promise was made. Generalization was less evident when there was no listener present. This study also provided some evidence that effects of promise-do correspondence training may not generalize to …

The Effect Of Organization Type On Job Satisfaction: Private And Public Sector Employees In Saudi Arabia, Saeid Al-Hajri

Masters Theses

This study was designed to explore job satisfaction facets, similarities, differences, and associations among 324 public and private sector employees in Saudi Arabia. Results indicated that subjects from the private sector were satisfied with eight job satisfaction factors (responsibility, recognition and relationship with peers and subordinates, working conditions, opportunity for advancement, personal development and opportunity to make own decision, time demands and requirements of the job, organizational policies and personal recognition, social status, and security and salary) and dissatisfied with one factor (supervisory techniques), while subjects from the public sector were satisfied with four job satisfaction factors (responsibility, recognition and …

Western News, November 21, 1990, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Five finalists for provost to visit campus, University community invited to hear candidates at forums, Backgrounds of candidates include teaching and administrative experience

Western News, November 15, 1990, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Research park can link higher education and economic development, Casting as professor in Apple Computer ad brings fame and phone calls to Washington, Collins-Bondon heads Benton Harbor center, WMU wins state award for energy saving efforts, Laboratory automation expert to speak as part of Visiting Scholars and Artists

Western News, November 8, 1990, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke to appoint commission to study salaries, International student enrollment increase attributed to linkage agreement; institutes, Workshop to explore proposed recreation system, Geography Awareness Week activities set

Western News, November 1, 1990, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Fall minority enrollment increases by 8.7 percent, World changes affect 15 years of CELCIS enrollment, Hampton investigates new way to recover underground oil spills with EPA grant, Federal funding will support 'math revolution'

Western News, October 25, 1990, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke says future holds promise for University, Task force finds alcohol abuse not unique to WMU; but help is needed, Haenicke updates Board on two searches; discusses possible new cooperative agreement, Program revision and capital outlay requests total $24.3 million for fiscal year 1991-92, Up to $2.6 million designated for power plant plans, Glass ceiling' prevents women politicians from winning high office, DeVos and Olson named to WMU Foundation board of directors; others re-elected to offices

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 19, 1990, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Policy and Procedures Manual
• Remarks by the President
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Program Revision Requests for 1991/92
• Doctoral Degree- Mathematics Education
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Capital Outlay Budget Request for 1991/91
• Renewal of Montague House Lease
• Contract - Bernhard Bookstore Renovation Project
• Joint Use and Maintenance Agreement
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, October 18, 1990, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Nearly 75 percent of capital campaign goal raised, Haenicke to present 'State of the University' address at 11th annual Academic Convocation, University reaps more national recognition in U.S. News & World Report college guide, United Way dollars provide important services, WMU to guarantee tuition to 21 students through McCree Incentive Scholarship Program

Western News, October 11, 1990, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: WMU wins award to set up national center for educational accountability, Wagenfeld named 1990 Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Activist, son of Israeli defense minister to speak as part of peace week schedule, 'Engfest' to focus on combating illiteracy

Western News, October 4, 1990, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Two to be feted for superior classroom performance, WMUK-FM seeks $140,000 in listener support campaign, Lee Honors College to be dedicated with ceremony; reception and open house Oct. 12, KCHE presidents elect Haenicke as chairperson, WMU group to join in 'Take Back the Night', Visiting scholars to examine South African literature and politics in readings; talks

Gatherings (No. 2) Fall 1990, Firends Of The University Libraries

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

Complete second issue of Gatherings. Editor: William K. Smith.

Closing The Gap Between Theory And Practice: Teacher Beliefs, Instructional Decisions And Critical Thinking, Jon Shapiro, Donna Kilbey

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Before beginning first grade, Matthew was a child who just loved books. He could already read some familiar books and composed his own stories and poems. He read his compositions to anyone willing to listen, which included the family dog.

Adopting A Whole Language Program For Learning Disabled Students: A Case Study, Pamela J. Farris, Carol Anderson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The study of how children learn has moved from examining the accumulation of isolated pieces of knowledge to the current research position that it is appropriate to study children's acquisition of complex subject matter and development of learning strategies. Resnick and Klopfer (1989) believe that "[k]nowledge is acquired not from information communicated and memorized but from information that students elaborate, question, and use." As researchers become concerned with how students develop and utilize learning strategies, Resnick (Brandt, 1989) warns that "strategies will not be effective unless there is also attention to self-monitoring and motivation."

The Development And Validation Of A Comprehensive List Of Primary Sources In College Reading Instruction, Norman A. Stahl, Cynthia R. Hynd, William G. Brozo

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

It may be argued that a field only comes of age when its professional membership is able to gain insight into the present and begin to predict the future through the organized studying and the collective valuing of the field's past. As we enter the 1990's, it is time for the field of college reading and learning assistance to achieve a broader perspective that more fully incorporates the field's rich and varied past. To achieve this end, collectively we should endeavor to understand our professional roots through chronicling, interpreting, and evaluating the fundamental ideas, the pedagogical achievements, and the research …

Teaching Reading In A Multicultural Framework, Arlene L. Barry

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

People in the United States have not melted into one homogeneous group. Ethnic groups have retained customs, language, and beliefs. Some have referred to this special diversity as the "tossed salad" effect. Diversity in our population is likely to remain. In 1987, immigrants from 48 different countries arrived on U.S. shores. Our country's Hispanic population increased 30 percent in the last decade. More than 37 million Americans have disabilities and the majority of disabled children spend a good part of their day in regular classes. As educators, we find many representatives of this diverse population in our classrooms. We have …