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An Internship In A Public School System, Joann Mulder

Masters Theses

The internship project is a requirement for the Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership. The intern chose to fulfill this requirement in a particular school district. The intern centered her project around the role of an elementary principal.

The school district is located just north of a city with a population of 50,000 on the shores of Lake Michigan. It is approximately 150 miles west of Detroit, Michigan, and 170 miles northeast of Chicago, Illinois. The school system serves students K-12 with a total enrollment of 3,600 students. In addition, the system serves as fiscal agent for a community education program …

The Effect Of Word Abbreviation On Decoding Speed And Accuracy, Frances Piccione

Masters Theses

An experiment was conducted to verify the existence and determine the magnitude of the human response latency differential between words and their abbreviations in a decoding task. Forty-eight Naval Officer Candidates learned a set of abbreviations obtained from operational aircraft cockpits. Abbreviations and corresponding words were divided into easy and hard difficulty levels. Subjects responded by saying the correct whole-word for both stimulus types. Response times measured by a voice key revealed a mean of 0.534 seconds for words and 0.662 seconds for abbreviations. An analysis of variance produced significant main effects (p < .05) for stimulus types and difficulty levels; the interaction effect was not significant. Also, t-tests for correlated scores revealed significant differences (p < .05) between difficulty levels within stimulus types.

The Nature Of The British Fairies Of Medieval And Folk Literature An Annotated Bibliography 1900-1983, Constance Reik

Masters Theses

This thesis fills the need for a bibliography of works on the British fairies.

It is essentially an annotated bibliography with an introduction which will help illuminate the fairies of the ancient and medieval literature (through Shakespeare) and the folk literature of Britain. The annotations are extensive are both descriptive and evaluative.

The bibliography includes publications written in English, from 1900 to 1983, which describe and discuss the characteristics and origins of the British fairies. It is divided into seven chapters: Literary Fairies, British Fairies, English Fairies, Welsh and Manx Fairies, Scottish Fairies, Irish Fairies, and Origins of Fairies.

The …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 19, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Resolution re Smythe Agreement
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re Naming of Building
• Recommendation re Revision of Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Recommendation re Paper Pilot Plant
• Recommendation re Liquor License
• Recommendation re Oil and Gas Lease
• Recommendation re Unitrust Investments
• Recommendation re Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Board Committee Reports
• Report on the Black College Program
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Ratification of Contract
• Adjournment

Western News, July 11, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board approves budget that eliminates deficit, Denenfeld named acting president, Board honors Bernhard with resolution, Two attend summer workshop, Board approves 'moderate' increase, Tuition subsidy deadline set

Reading Horizons Vol. 25, No. 4

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 25, issue 4.

The Reading/Writing Lab: A First-Aid Station For Every School, Sandra K. Pitts

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In the fall of 1981, Loretta (real student, but fictitious name) cam to the University of Albuquerue as a freshman from nearby Zuni Pueblo. Her placement procedure included the Nelson-Denny Reading Test, Form C, and an essay on the assigned topic, "My Worries About College." Reading scores indicated a vocabulary level of 8.7 and a comprehension level of 9.2.

Western News, June 6, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Printing center named for Welborn, Historical exhibit to open Friday, 'Gandhi' screenwriter to visit Friday, Six elected to Emeriti Council, Rafferty shoots hole-in-one, Performance reviews due July 1

The Westerner Vol. 5 No. 6, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Haenicke named fifth president • Education curriculum revision reflects national educational concerns • Commencement is back in vogue • Western issues formal response to commission report • DEC provides computer loan • Breed, Kaufman receive Distinguished Service Awards • Two awarded honorary degrees • 1984-85 faculty retirements • Room and board rates increased • Medallion Scholarships awarded to seven • Largest bequest ever left to Western will aid students • Fund receives $2.9 million in gifts • Sports • Orlofsky inducted into Gymnastics Hall of Fame • Dorion and Powers gain national recognition • Homecoming theme selected for 1985

Western News, May 23, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Western issues response to Commission report, Curriculum for teachers revised, Board sets sexual harassment policy, Galligan named head of English

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting May 17, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Recommendation re Appointment of President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re President John T. Bernhard
• Recommendation re University Policy on Sexual Harassment
• Resolution re Naming of Softball Field
• Resolution re Trustees Emeriti Robert D. Caine and Gayl F. Werme
• Resolution re Trustee Emeritus Robert D. Caine
• Resolution re Trustee Emeritus Gayl F. Werme
• Board Committee Reports
• Physics Department Report
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, May 9, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Perg Scholarship Fund established, Burke heads WMU-industry effort, Seven Medallion Scholarships awarded, Youth arts festival is this weekend, Mentor applications accepted

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 12, No. 2 (June 1985)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Long-Term Trends in Public Concerns in Two Societies - RACHEL KATS
• Ideology and Opportunity in Social Work During the New Deal Years - NORMA KOLKO PHILLIPS
• Applying the "Unmotivated" Label to Clients in Social Service Agencies - BEN-ZION COHEN
• The Immobility of Low-Paid Workers - MARSHALL I. POMER
• Public Preferences Concerning Future Directions in Social Security - DAVID L. KLEMMACK, LUCINDA L. ROFF
• Tracing the Conception and Meaning of The Age Discrimination in Employment Act: Where Are We With Mandatory Retirement? - MONICA FERRELLI
• Students' Views on the Future of Social Work - DONALD E. MAYPOLE, JAMES …

20th International Congress On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 20th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 9-12, 1985).

Ideology And Opportunity In Social Work During The New Deal Years, Norma Kolko Phillips

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

As the country moved from a dominant ideology of voluntarism towards the welfare state during the New Deal years, conflicts and compromises occurred within the social work profession that required a definition of the role the profession would assume with relation to the public sector of social welfare. The nature of the relationship that evolved between social work and government, and the accommodations made by each during the New Deal years, and particularly around the passage of the Social Security Act of 1935, are examined.

Verbal Strategies That Succeed When Job Performance Fails Or How To Eschew Social Work Through Convincing Conversation (A Pocket Guide For The Weary), Michelle Waters, Paula Dressel

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The seemingly endless parade of literature on burnout among social service workers is the source of inspiration for this pocket guide. With the creative tailoring of some of the following vignettes to local situations, it will be almost impossible for you, the service worker, to achieve burn-out. Daily interactions with your clients and your co-workers can be accomplished with the greatest of ease, and services delivered with no muss or fuss. If the situation demands it, perhaps you can avoid clients altogether. With current retrenchment in social services, you have been asked repeatedly to do more for your clients and …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 26, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Appointment of External Auditor
• Recommendation re Student Board and Room Rates for 1985-86
• Recommendation re Maintenance Surcharge for Residence Hall and Campus Apartments for 1985-86
• Board Committee Report
• College of Business Report
• Intercollegiate Athletics Report
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, April 12, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Public forum for Harter is Monday, Board stresses campus participation

Western News, April 11,1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Breed; Kaufman to receive awards, Rep. Garcia to speak here April 12, Explain change in dependent coverage

Western News, April 4, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Names of five presidential candidates confirmed, Breneman to address scholars convo, Campus Beautification Day planned for Friday; April 12

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

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• WMU education expert praises state for teacher competency approach • Presidential search narrowed to three • Water quality project receives grant from Kellogg Foundation • Class' computer program makes car buying easier • Four recognized for achievement • DNR and Western conduct unique training program • Host families can make a big difference • WMU to take part in liberal arts workshop • Carol Kent 'speaks up with confidence' • Sports • WMU to host national volleyball championships • Among Alumni • Former dean recounts business college's development • Alumninotes • Schneider takes investments seriously

Basal Reading Instruction And E.S.L. Students, Lee Gunderson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The number of English as a Second Language (ESL) students enrolled in schools across North America is increasing (Cummins, 1981). The increase means that more are enrolled in mainstream classrooms where they are taught to read using materials and programs designed for native English speakers.

Intonation In Oral Reading And Reading Comprehension, Andrea Karlin

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between intonation in oral reading and reading comprehension measured by the close procedure. Subjects were 54 Blqack West Indies college students at the College of the Virgin Islands (1978-79), St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, who were United States Virgin Islanders.

Mini-Assessment: A Practical Approach To Classroom Identification Of Learning Disabled Readers, Sharyn Simpson Rhodes

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

This article will present a classroom method by which teachers can answer questions, and make a better decision about whether or not to refer a child for an evaluation of learning disabilities.

Moving Into Literacy: Then And Now, Maryanne Hall

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

How children learn to read has intrigued parents, teachers, and psychologists as well as reading authorities and researchers for many years. The question of when children should learn to read has been debated extensively since the 1930s. The attention to this question may have resulted in a lack of acknowledgement that learning to be literate begins long before the formal introduction to reading in a school setting. In this article prereading and beginning reading are examined from both a historical and a current perspective with emphasis on implications of recent findings on children's literacy learning for instruction.

Reading Horizons Vol. 25, No. 3

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 25, issue 3.

Alpha English Correlation Data A Replication Study, Simin Shirzadi

Masters Theses

This study replicates an earlier (7/025,. May 1980) study in Kalamazoo (Michigan) Valley Community College investigating the factors which might influence student success or failure in Alpha English, ENG 098, a remedial English course. It also introduces the control variable of instructional method.

There were no significant changes in the relationship between the dependent variable (success/failure in ENG 098) and the independent variables (grade point average, credit hours attempted/earned, English Placement Exam score, age, sex, race and hours working) in the two studies. Subjects in the present study tended to be younger, were more likely to be male, and slightly …

Vista Forms For Orchestra, Monte Schwarzwalder

Masters Theses

Vista Forms for Orchestra is in three movements and is approximately 17 minutes and 34 seconds in duration. The first movement, "Zupkoiana", derives much of its melodic content from the following motive, taken from Ramon Zupko's piano concerto "Windsongs":

Several lesser ideas used in the first movement are 1) the sounding of dense vertical sonorities in rapid succession 2) double-dotted rhythms 3) the juxtapositioning of linear and harmonic sections, and 4) the Snare Drum motive stated in the first measure. All of these elements may be found in "Windsongs". The second movement, entitled "Monteana", derives much of its harmonic content …

The Use Of Guided Imagery And Progressive Relaxation In Treating Hemodialysis Patients For Dietary Compliance, James B. Morrissey

Dissertations

Studies have confirmed that many hemodialysis patients experience numerous psychological difficulties as a result of their physical illness. One behavioral manifestation of these psychological states is noncompliance to imposed dietary restrictions. In spite of life threatening implications, many hemodialysis patients find it very difficult to maintain dietary compliance.

Recently, guided imagery and progressive relaxation have been used as methods to assist clients to overcome negative psychological states. In most cases, the treatments are adjunctive to on-going counseling or psychotherapy. The purpose of this investigation was to test the idea that guided imagery and progressive relaxation alone can be successfully used …

A Study Of Effects Of Persistence And Nonpersistence In Mastery Learning Psi Remedial English In A Two-Year College, John H. Corbin

Dissertations

This study examines students with diagnosed writing deficiencies who persisted (Group II, n = 350) and provided evidence of mastery of the subject matter in a "Mastery Learning" remedial English course designed after the Keller plan of Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Their subsequent achievement on three criterion variables--Grade in Freshman Writing, Total Credit Hours Earned over a Two Year Period, and Overall Grade Point Average--is compared with achievement of three other groups. Group I (Placed Out, n = 84) consists of students with superior placement test scores who enrolled in Freshman Writing without remedial …