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Western News, September 12, 1991, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Center to celebrate 10 years of serving developmentally disabled, Grant to fund network of information on entrepreneurs, 'Fashion or Fad' is speech topicfor costume designer and entrepreneur, Woods named poet-in-residence, Hovestadt recognized by counseling organization, Demand for Wilson book on blacks in Michigan prompts third printing by New Issues Press

Rouben C. Cholakian, The Troubadour Lyric: A Psychocritical Reading. Manchester University Press, 1990, Lisa Splittgerber

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Western News, August 22, 1991, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Behm to head computing, communication services, Contract awarded to demolish Walwood interior, McElroy named to position in institutional advancement, Vander Lende joins Fetzer staff

Location Analysis Of The Recycling Drop Off Program In Knox County, Tennessee, Carol Michelle Donoghue

Masters Theses

This study examines the drop-off recycling program in Knox County, Tennessee, in order to evaluate the convenience of the drop-off site locations. Measures of convenience were distance, level of recycling participation, and location of the site. Surveys were administered to 461 individuals participating in the program at the three Convenience Centers with drop-off recycling facilities. The spatial analysis compared the drop-off locations to the development patterns of the surrounding area.

The survey results indicate that more people are recycling now than before the beginning of the drop-off program. More than half of those surveyed recycle at least once a week …

Western News, July 25, 1991, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board to meet Friday, July 26, Enrollment increases 5 percent, Krawutschke elected to board, Two selected for Academic Leadership Academy

Western News, July 11, 1991, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grant to support study of entrepreneurs, Haenicke issues letter discussing budget situation, Academic personnel action approved by board, Grants already surpass last year's total, Trustees table tuition hike; OK other measures, Dominguez directs program for migrant students

Western News, June 20, 1991, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Cain and Doubleday selected to receive Distinguished Service Awards, Committee recommends computer consolidation, Bowman to coordinate professional development,

Western News, April 4, 1991, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two faculty, two students to be honored by MAGB, New lab; institute to combat work-related injuries, Recent Federal Reserve governor to speak at business research conference April 9, Year-to-date gifts and grants exceed $8 million mark, Faculty member to read her translations of Yugoslavian women's writings April 8, Pritchard book explores development of morality

Using Technology To Improve Equity Of Curriculum Access For Students In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Herbert L. Harroun

Dissertations

In this study, the curriculum offerings available to students attending 50 of the 54 high schools in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (U .P .) that responded to the survey were compared to the offerings identified as requisites of a modern comprehensive Michigan high school, particularly in the areas of English and communications skills , social studies, mathematics, science, and foreign languages. Upper Peninsula student enrollment levels in those core curriculum areas in 1989-90 were analyzed to determine the impact the adoption of the course study recommendations in the Michigan K-12 Program Standards of Quality (Michigan State Board of Education, 1987) throughout …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting March 15, 1991, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the January 18, 1991 Annual Meeting
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Remarks by the Chair
• Conferring of Honorary Degree
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Student Code
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• One-Day Liquor Licenses
• Recreational Facility Project
• Enrollment Fee Increases
• Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates for 1991-92
• Elmwood Apartments Renovation
• Big 4 Renovation Project
• Economic Development Report
• Michigan Association of Governing Boards Update
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public comments
• Adjournment

The Westerner Vol. 11 No. 3, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• International Education: As our globe shrinks, WMU’s world expands • Faculty broaden understanding of world events • Barrett named WMU's second in command • ABC-TV international correspondent learns his history lessons first hand • Kresge Foundation's challenge deadline approaches • Major gifts and pledges to continued excellence at Western Michigan University • Among Alumni • Alumnotes • Alumni "W'' Club selects 1991 award recipients • Quintet Gets Washington Welcome • Returning to Kalamazoo • International athletes bring diversity to Bronco teams

Western News, February 21, 1991, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU research units help boost economic development, Program to spur middle school students to college, Carlson selected for Soviet exchange program, Morris Massey to deliver talks here Feb. 26-27

Western News, February 7, 1991, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: North Central team here Feb. 11-13, Statement on the War in the Persian Gulf, Researchers strive to decrease learning problems, Series to observe Bill of Rights anniversary, Nearly 750 top high school seniors to attend seventh Medallion Scholarship Competition, Social worker to discuss impact of racism, Blood pressure program begins Feb. 11

Western News, January 24, 1991, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Fraser; Franklin to lead trustees, Lives of King; Louis provide inspiration for change, Governor keeps promise to support education; Haenicke cautiously optimistic about budget, Series focuses on gender inequality

Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1991-1993, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• Glossary of Terms
• 1989-91 Calendars
• About Western Michigan University
• Accreditation
• For More Information, Contact . . .
• Physical Facilities and Campus Map
• Admissions Policies and Procedures
• Student Fees
• Financial Assistance and Scholarships
• Academic Policies and Procedures
• Registration, Records, and Regulations
• Services for Students
• University Services
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Degrees and Curricula
• Military Science
• The University Curriculum
• The Honors College
• International Education and Programs
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Haworth College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• College of Fine Arts
• College of General Studies
• College of Health and Human Services
• The Graduate College
• Division …

World View Theory And Science Education Research, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

This monograph is timely for the membership of NARST. As science educators probe teaching and learning in an endeavor to make sense of learning in classrooms, there is a need for theoretical frameworks to enable new questions to be posed and a correspondingly fresh set of responses to be obtained. World view is a framework that can be applied to research on teaching and learning science and fits well with the trend towards studies that are interpretive in nature. The number of science education researchers using ethnographic techniques in science education research is increasing steadily and theories and methods that …

University Employee Service Recognition Program 1991, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club

• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees
• Thirty-five Years of Service
• Thirty Years of Service
• Twenty Years of Service
• Fifteen Years of Service
• Ten Years of Service

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.

Faculty Senate Yearbook, 1991-92, Wmu Faculty Senate

WMU Faculty Senate Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Western News, December 13, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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

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, …

Volunteer Opportunities In The Criminal Justice Area, Susan Pritchard

Honors Theses

The popularity of volunteerism and community service is quickly growing. Not only is volunteerism more prevalent in communities, there is also an increased number of college students making volunteer work, not only part of their lives, but part of their education. In this paper the author will 1) examine the possibilities of, 2) the involvement in, and 3) the necessity for volunteer work in the criminal justice area for criminal justice majors at Western Michigan University.

Western News, November 21, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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

Western News (1972-2018)

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