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Western News, July 30, 1981, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Presidents urge support of millage, Michigan Academy of Science to meet here, Scotland tour has limited openings available, Pleezer's Restaurant to Open Tuesday, Trip to Shakespearean festival are popular, Waldo-Sangren scholarship winners announced

Western News, July 23, 1981, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University; community mourn death of Dorothy U. Dalton, Wright named Bronco Marching Band director, Leader in vocal jazz movement here next week, State Legislature's resolution honors Blasch, Korean students study American culture here, June graduate invited to address SAE meeting

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 17, 1981, 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
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• University Business Development Center Resolution Re Liquor License
• 1981 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
• Board Committee Reports
• Art Department Report
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, July 9, 1981, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Evaluation Training Consortium gets $244,446 grant for projects, Ackley will head Annual Fund Committee, Former faculty chosen for Hall of Fame, Michigan League of Nursing honor Breed, July program schedule for WMUK offers Lincoln Center concert and Salzburg Music Festival, Grandstaff is commissioned to write play

The Importance Of Evaluating The Syntactic Complexity Of Instructional Material, Jean R. Harber

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

One of the many problems facing educators involved in instructional programming is how to tell whether a given piece of material is likely to be readable to an individual child.

Reading Horizons Vol. 21, No. 4

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 21, issue 4.

Flexibility: A Key Element For Reading And Study Skills Specialists, Mark E. Thompson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The term flexibility is difficult to define. A person's definition of flexibility, like many other concepts, depends on a particular orientation or perspective of the world. If flexibility means adapting to change, then most people are flexible in some way. Through science we have developed technology, and our technology forces us to be flexible. About 97% of all the scientists who have ever lived are alive now, and they produce many changes (Toynbee, 1971). Our knowledge of the world is expanding at an incredible speed. Fourteen years ago George Arnstein said our scientific knowledge doubles approximately every eight years (Arnstein, …

Does The Teacher's Attitude Toward Reading Affect The Attitude Toward Reading Held By The Students?, Mary Jane Gray

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

It has been pointed out that the teacher of reading, while continuing to be regarded as a most significant influence on reading progress, continues to be a relatively neglected research variable (Schofield and Start, 1977).

Let Them Read The Book, Patricia M. Cunningham

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

It is a September morning in a first grade classroom in Anywhere, USA. The boys and girls come into the room, excited and eager. This is the day, their teacher has announced, when they will begin their first book. For several weeks now the boys and girls have been in readiness. They have learned letter names and beginning associations for consonant letters and their sounds. They have learned that reading goes from left to right and top to bottom. They have matched letters and words. They are now ready to read.

Disabled Women: Sexism Without The Pedestal, Michelle Fine, Adrienne Asch

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The position of the disabled woman in current U.S. society deserves political, theoretical and empirical attention. In this paper we have delineated the economic, social and psychological constraints which place her at a distinct disadvantage, relative to disabled men and nondisabled women. We evaluate the ways in which having a disability is viewed as an impediment to traditional or nontraditional sex role development. The construct rolelessness is introduced, defined and examined. We conclude with reconmiendations for needed research and policy.

Direct Instruction Versus Incidental Learning Of Reading Vocabulary, Patrick Groff

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Advice to teachers that the direct teaching of reading vocabulary to children is an inferior procedure for gaining this linguistic goal is still circulating. It is easy to find recent statements from reading authorities that are intended to substantiate the belief that extensive reading will develop children's vocabulary better than direct instruction. For example, Smith ( 1978 ) maintains "The best way to acquire a large and useful vocabulary for reading is by meaningful reading" (p. 168). Johnson and Pearson (1978) would not apply this rule at the very beginning stage of reading instruction, but would put it into force …

The Invisible Isolation Of Deaf Women: Its Effect On Social Awareness, Gaylene Becker, Joanne Jauregui

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The place of deaf women in relation to society is discussed, and the formative experiences that shape their personal development are described. Deaf women's needs are delineated, and suggestions are made for providers to meet these needs.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 8, No. 2 (July 1981)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Table of Contents

• INTRODUCTION: Women and Disability: The Double Handicap - NANCY BROOKS & MARY JO DEEGAN
• Disabled Women: Sexism Without the Pedestal (#4) - MICHELLE FINE & ADRIENNE ASCH
• The Invisible Isolation of Deaf Women: Its Effect on Social Awareness - GAYLENE BECKER & JOANNE JAUS EGUI
• Assertiveness Training for Women with Visual Impairments - CYNTHIA KOLB
• Multiple Minority Groups: A Case Study of Physically Disabled Women - MARY JO DEEGAN
• Benefits for the Disabled: How Beneficial for Women? - ELIZABETH A. KUTZA
• Women and Chronic Renal Failure: Some Neglected Issues - NANCY G. KUTNER & HEATHER L. GRAY …

Assertiveness Training For Women With Visual Impairments, Cynthia Kolb

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

An assertiveness support group was designed for five women with visual impairments who were attending college. The purpose of the group was to apply concepts underlying assertive behaviors (Phelps & Austin, 1975) to effectively managing psycho-social factors related to adjustment to a disability (Wright, 1960; Donaldson, 1980). Issues such as developing assertive responses other than eye contact, defining a sense of personal power in handling dependency related to the presence of an impairment and identifying strategies for dealing with the stereotypes of others were discussed. Although no formal measurements of the group's effectiveness were made, verbal feedback from participants at …

A Cross-Cultural Comparison Of Marital Abuse, Suzanne K. Steinmetz

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

A brief history of marital violence and statistics from recent studies are presented. Marital abuse data from six societies: United States; Canada; Finland; Israel, with city and Kibbutz sub-samples; Puerto Rico; and Belize (British Honduras) with sub-samples of Spanish speaking, Creoles and Caribs are compared. In general, similarities were found between political/civil profiles of violence and marital violence score within each society. The percentage of husbands and wives using abuse was also similar for each society. The major exception was Puerto Rico, where almost twice as many husbands were reported to have been violent. The percentage of husbands and wives …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting June 19, 1981, 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
• Western Michigan University Board of Trustees Meeting Dates for 1981/82
• Student Vehicle Registration Rates
• Amendment to the Parking, Traffic and Pedestrian Ordinance
• Resolution re Continuation of Budget for 1981/82
• Revision of 1980/81 Budget
• Resolution re Building Maintenance and Repair Projects
• Student Health Maintenance Fee
• Increase in User Fees for Health Center
• Tuition Rates
• Bronco Transit Rates
• Revision to Fine Arts Building Lease
• Mission Statement
• Archives Report
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, June 11, 1981, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Helwegs' one year research project in India awarded Smithsonian grant, Bernhard; Rothstein appeal to congressmen, Gary Fund drive had 'victory dinner' Monday, Kalamazoo Symphony and University to offer opera course; will form chorus for 'Tosca', Sanders is touring with Scottish orchestra, Solar heating textbook written by Schubert

Western News, June 4, 1981, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Announce new Kalamazoo Genetics Clinic here; Willis named director, Faculty Recognition Dinner on Saturday will honor 22 retiree of 1980-81, Regional meeting ho ted by MSS on campus, Workshop for women is on science career

Bulletin: Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1981-1983, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• University Calendar • Accreditation • Councils • Admission, Registration, Advising • Degrees • Degree Requirements • General Education Requirement • Student Planned Curriculum • Undergraduate Curricula and • Approved Majors • Major and Minor Requirements • Teacher Certification • Student Fees • Academic Regulations • Student Academic Rights: Policies and Procedures • Student Services • Student Financial Aid and Scholarships • Miscellaneous Information • The Honors College • Librarianship • College of Applied Sciences • College of Arts and Sciences • College of Business • College of Education • College of Fine Arts • College of General Studies • …

The Westerner Vol. 1 No. 7, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• $271,650 grant from Kellogg Foundation received for 'Partners in Progress’ • Graduate business programs accredited • Feldpausch: a retrospective of an Alaskan canoe trip. • Two win Guggenheim fellowships • Music Therapy Clinic provides valuable experience for students • Reading resource center for the blind equipped • Sports • Among Alumni • Profile • Alumnotes

Western News, May 28, 1981, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Jack S. Wood named director of WESTOPS- Office of Public Service, More honor heaped on Stuart J. Dybek, Alberta L. Brown lectures are next week, Softball team makes good showing in Women's College World Series, Western has role in High on Kalamazoo'

Western News, May 21, 1981, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Office of Faculty Development will assist faculty reassess careers, Bronco win first Reese Cup since 1962, Hargreave head Environmental Studies, Three options available for telephone directory listings, Trumpet Guild will present free concert, Allene Dietrich honored at NOW meeting

Western News, May 18, 1981, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: College of Business graduate programs get full AACSB accreditation, Tarakiewicz to be head of Upward Bound, Trustees accept $363,342 in gifts and grants for month of April, Willis named director of center in CHHS

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting May 15, 1981, 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
• Sale of Land
• Resolution re Lobbying Regulations
• Special Citation - Ambassador Yong Shik Kim, Republic of Korea
• Closed Session on Litigation
• Board Committee Reports
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, May 14, 1981, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Controversial; confusing Proposal A goes to voters in election Tuesday; May 19, Presidents Council endorses Proposal A, Dahlberg honored for environmental book, Luanne Stroup wins promotion, Michigan Tax Cut Plan

Western News, May 7, 1981, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Western gets $271,650 grant from Kellogg Foundation for 'Partners', Medieval scholars on campus today, Board grants Brown emeritus status, Beaudoin appointed Career English head, Softball team goes to MAIAW tournament, Bronco go for MAC baseball crown

The Effects Of Freeze-Drying On The Strength Characteristics Of Naturally Aged Book Papers, Steven D. Sarokin

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

Libraries occasionally have water main breaks, fires and floods. These disasters cause considerable water damage to thousands of books. Books that are left wet on the shelves will grow mold. Books that are quickly frozen and eventually freeze-dried can be restored to the shelf in good condition. Several libraries have used freeze-drying for this purpose and have had great success.

Freeze-drying is a process used to remove frozen liquid from a substance. The moist material is frozen and put in a vacuum. A high vacuum with some heat introduced will cause the frozen liquid to sublime. A dry-porous structure is …

Sixteenth International Congress On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 16th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 7-10, 1981), together with the program of the Crusades Symposium (Ann Arbor, May 9-10, 1981).

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 24, 1981, 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
• Public Utility Line Easement
• Board Committee Reports
• Reading Center Reports
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, April 9, 1981, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Mallinson to receive Distinguished Service Award, NCA team recommends continuing accreditation, Wonderling named to head athletics division, Expert on deafness to speak here Monday, Observance Tuesday for Atlanta children, Ehrle; Bennett urge faculty cooperation on implementation of final-exam policy, Gwen Frostic will speak in classes here today