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New Statitstical Methods For The Estimation Of The Mean And Standard Deviation From Normally Distributed Censored Samples, Abou El-Makarim Abd El-Alim Aboueissa

Dissertations

The main objective of this dissertation is to estimate the mean /x and standard deviation cr of a normal population from left-censored samples. We have developed new methods for calculating estimates for the mean and standard deviation of a normal population from left-censored samples. Some of these methods based on traditional estimating procedures. A new method of obtaining the Cohen maximum likelihood estimates for fx and cr without the aid of an auxiliary table will be introduced. This new method will be used to extend Cohen table of estimating the Cohen A-parameter that is required for calculating the maximum likelihood …

2002-2005 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.

Western News, Sept. 5, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Summit puts TIER in the eyes of local leaders, AAUP members to review new contract tonight, vote Sept. 12, Engineering Dean Litynksi takes over academic reins as new provost, Lyman returns to foundation; Aardema named interim dean, Campus prepares to remember Sept. 11 next week with four memorial events, Hovestadt to head national marriage and family group, Haenicke's career feted by international colleagues, Beauregard goes on extended medical leave, Schmotter to explore corporate scandal cause, On Campus with StevanVeldkamp.

Wmu Board Of Regular Meeting May 17, 2002, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the March 22, 2002 Regular Meeting
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Name Changes
• Proposed Degree Programs
• Extended University Programs Technology Fee
• Faculty Senate Constitutional Amendments
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Vehicle Registration Rates
• Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates
• Fall 2002 Tuition Rates
• Resolution re General Revenue Bonds
• Recommendations re Modification of University Investment Policy Statements
• Public Comments

Improving The Campus Sustainability Assessment Process, Andrew Nixon

Honors Theses

The human enterprise is rapidly overwhelming the Earth’s ecological systems and draining its natural resources. According to Vitousek et al., as much as one-half of the planet’s land surface has been transformed by human activity; more than half of the world’s available fresh water is used by humans; and a quarter of the planet’s bird species have been driven to extinction by human activity (Vitousek et al, 1997). These and many other negative trends pose catastrophic implications for the future of our species and for the planet’s other inhabitants.

Teaching Research Ethics: An Institutional Change Model, Michael Pritchard

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Paper presented to the center, April 2002.

Research Ethics, Wmu Center For The Study Of Ethics In Society

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Papers published by the center, April 2002.

Western News, March 28, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: IT firm commits to BTR Park, Kalamazoo, Author; activist to discuss restoring state's environment, WMU surpasses previous record for gifts, still four months to go, 'Famous' Chinese trumpeter visits campus, Grant total nears $29 million, several awards in excess of $1 million, On Campus with Rob South, WMU Board of Trustees elects St. John, Klohs to lead board for 2002, Pow Wow to draw thousands to campus, Israeli films explore women's peace efforts, Grant will support next Youth Arts Fest.

Western News, March 14, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Tacoma., Wash., firm will have research facility at BTR Park, offices downtown, Ohio violinist is first recipient of Rhea Fetzer music scholarship, Francophone Film Festival is first of its kind, Laureate meets undergrad publishing need, WMUK gets third state award, Berkey's election to national office sets precedent for group, On Campus with Chris Pyzik, Walker Institute to mark new beginning.

Western News, Feb. 7, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Wireless campus computing now a reality, Former DaimlerChrysler CEO Holden named to WMU board, Floyd to address 'State of the U', Hanley and Smith among those honored at convocation tonight, Smith's Distinguished Faculty Scholar award is 'about time', Curtis Curtis-Smith wins coveted music commission, Wright to be feted at Feb. 19 reception set for Oaklands, New Zegree book wins praise, Redwood activist to speak on campus Feb. 14.

On Campus with Cathy Smith

Western News, Jan. 24, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: NSF funds effort exploring research ethics, Annual Academic Convocation slated for Feb. 7 senate meeting, Two faculty members to receive Teaching Excellence awards for 2001, Continuing Ed's new name reflects reach, IEEE taps Mousavinezhad to head educational activities, More than $1.3 million in grants received by WMU in October, Emerita pens book on Messiaen, National math association honors Petro for service, On Campus with Mark Schwerin, 'Computer Tutors' program utilizes college students to bridge digital divide.

Western News, Jan. 10, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Frostic gift is largest in University's history, Board approves new doctoral degrees in engineering, HHS, Kellogg Foundation's Lyman to succeed Wright as new aviation dean, WMU is new home to Prague writing program, Maier's new book revisits scenes from first Christmas, Dirks will lead national group, Trustees name Coons to head counseling and testing center, On Campus with Pat Gustafson, Search for 19th-century slave site under way, New fine arts management master's degree program will be first in Midwest, Epic Bistro owner to open second downtown Kalamazoo venue with WMU theme, student and faculty entertainers.

2002 University Employee Service Recognition Program, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

• 25 Year Club
• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees
• Forty Years of Service
• Thirty-Five Years of Service
• Thirty Years of Service
• Twenty Years of Service
• Fifteen Years of Service
• Ten Years of Service

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2002, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Shedding light: WMU experts bridge the divide between religion and politics to shed light on how conflicting beliefs spark cultural animosity and tragedy • Western's Campus School: For generations of Kalamazoo youngsters, the Campus School and State High served as a learning laboratory, offering innovative educational experiences under the watchful eyes of professors. • Answering the call: When the call came, Janet Pisaneschi answered. It wasn't until later she realized her call was to service in health care rather than religion. • Give us a grade • Centennial Capital Campaign news • University News • College News • Alumni …

Western Michigan University Graduate Catalog 2002-2004, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

Mission of the University

Admissions

Tuition and Fees

Registration, Records, Academic Regulations

Graduation Procedures and Requirements

Student Financial Assistance

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Student Rights and Responsibilities

University and Student Services

Graduate Programs and Courses, by Academic Unit

Glossary of Terms

University Officers

The Faculty

Index

Minutes Of The Faculty Senate Councils, 2002-03, Wmu Faculty Senate

Minutes of the WMU Faculty Senate Councils

No abstract provided.

A Geostatistical Screening Strategy For Assessing Contaminated Sediment, Yasuyo K. Makido

Masters Theses

Many environmental problems involve the collection and interpretation of spatial data. Screening methods attempt to develop efficient test procedures to determine the presence and absence of contaminants in samples. Screening methods can reduce monitoring costs and effectively identify contamination problems. Adaptive sampling has the flexibility to adjust for follow-up sampling based on the observed patterns in the population. Geostatistical method is employed for the adaptive sampling scheme. Geostatistics are statistical methodologies that use spatial coordinates to help formulate models used in estimation and prediction.

This study seeks to map Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) concentrations in sediment in Lake Allegan and Morrow …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 26, 2001, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the July 6, 2001 Regular Meeting
• Recommendation re: Presidential Evaluation/Compensation
• 2002 Meeting Dates
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Master of Arts in Educational Technology
• Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology
• Graduate Certificate Program in Clinical Trials Administration
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Resolution – “Partnering for Success: The Centennial Campaign for Western Michigan University”
• Support Services …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Sessionseptember 14, 2001, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the September 14, 2001 Board of Trustees meeting include:

• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the July 6, 2001 Regular Meeting
• Recommendation re Presidential Evaluation/Compensation
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
  • Grant Report
  • Personnel Report
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
  • “Partnering for Success: The Centennial Campaign for Western Michigan University”
  • Gift Report
  • Personnel Report
  • Western Michigan University Annuity and Life Income Funds – Retention of State Street
  • Lease Extension – National City Branch Bank
  • Bank ATM Lease – National City Bank
• Informational Items
  • Remarks by the Provost …

Western News, June 14, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University anticipates topping last year's record for private gifts, Seelye Center structure to incorporate gym, Paul tapped for NIH team, British Library site of NEH seminar directed by WMU, On Campus with Dixie Edwards.

Western News, May 31, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Heinigs to lead centennial celebration efforts; awareness campaign to be launched this summer, Three WMU students capture prestigious Down Beat awards, Firm partnering with University to train pilots for European airlines, Borish chosen for committee; to present three papers abroad, Delene tapped for position as vice provost, International convention draws horn players from around the world, On Campus with Barb Wygant, Gershon examines telecom industry in book, Speaker to discuss his personal struggle with little-known disorder, HUD grant funding multilevel project to improve quality of life in city of Benton Harbor.

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner 2001, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Program

May 22, 2001

Honored Guests:

• Raymond Alie
• William Appel
• Joseph Buckley
• Norman Carlson
• Phillip Caruso
• Ralph Chandler
• Joe Chapel
• David Cowden
• Kenneth Dahlberg
• H. Byron Earhart
• Robert Eisenberg
• Gyula Ficsor
• Margie Geasler
• Robert Griffin
• Meshulam Groper
• Salim Harik
• Helen Healy
• George Hobbs
• James Howell
• Frank Jamison
• Robert Jones
• Michael McCarville
• Dalia Motzkin
• Larry Oppliger
• Fred Orlofsky
• Kathleen Reding
• William Ritchie
• James Sanders
• Beatrice Sichel
• Herbert Smith
• Carol Stamm
• John Stroupe
• Michael Swords
• Darrell Thomas
• Edward Trembley
• Earl Washington
• Robert Whaley
• Kenneth Williams

Western News, May 3, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Kalamazoo's Fluid Process is second firm to commit to BTR park, National City announces $2 million cash gift, WMU is part of two Michigan SmartZones, Engler appoints two to BOT, Medieval Congress will attract more than 3,000, Schmotter tapped for two roles, Joslin and Bailey head for Sino-U.S. relations conference in China, HPER department chairperson; faculty member earn honors, On Campus with Mike Black, Wireless initiative will affect entire campus, Lee Honors College student is University's second Udall Scholar, DeVries named to new development position.

Western News, March 8, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Increased funding needed to manage rapid growth; Floyd tells state, Earthquake jolts Seattle; but gymnasts refuse to be rattled, 'Lab on a chip' serves up speedier science, CELCIS turns 25; gets national accreditation, Shen named to national service learning position, Curtis-Smith composition tapped for Van Cliburn event, Group taps Parrott; Nagel for national leadership posts, On Campus with Michele Moe, Perinatologist is AMBS keynote speaker.

Western News, Feb. 1, 2001, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Sanders; Warfield earn University's Distinguished Service Awards, World premiere of Rosa Parks drama tonight, St. John; Chormann elected to lead Board of Trustees in 2001, Gilmer to receive honorary degree at April commencement ceremony, Scholar to discuss issues facing black men, Visiting experts to talk on ethics; teaching philosophy to children, Garber to lead dance group, Johnston; Eimers set for campus reading next week, Kritzman honored by festival, On Campus with George Eskro, Gossman tapped as University ombudsman.

2001 University Employee Service Recognition Program, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

• 25 Year Club
• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees
• Forty Years of Service
• Thirty-Five Years of Service
• Thirty Years of Service
• Twenty Years of Service
• Fifteen Years of Service
• Ten Years of Service

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 27, 2000, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Presidential Evaluation/Compensation Recommendation
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Recommendation re Honorary Degree
• Recommendation re 2001 Meeting Dates
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2000, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Nursing a legacy: Bernardine Lacey is back in Washington, D.C. , but she's left an indelible mark on nursing education at WMU.
• Deep down: At a time of soaring petroleum prices, geoscientist William B. Harrison uses sophisticated methods to search out Michigan crude.
• The 'Wright' stuff: A sterling family history and an unusual academic background are among the qualities Richard Wright brings to his new post as dean of the College of Aviation.
• University News
• College News
• Classnotes
• Obituaries
• Athletic News
• Alumni News

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 20, 2000, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Relocation of Lansing Regional Center and Lease of Space
• MSEA Contract Ratification
• Engineering College Master Plan

Comparative Evaluation Of Small To Mid-Size U.S. Bus Transit Systems, 1997, Greg P. Vlietstra

Masters Theses

This study provides an assessment of the overall comparative performance of 178 small to mid-size bus transit operations located in the United States, during 1997. It uses commonly applied measures of resources and results. This is the only known study that compares and ranks small to mid-size bus systems by combining both resources and results.

The selected data comes from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) National Transit Database Profiles: Agencies in Urbanized Are·as with a Population of Less than 200,000. The nationally reported data is collected and published by the FTA under Section 15 of the Transit Act. Davis, …