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A Comparison Of Physiological And Perceptual Responses Generated By Riding A Stationary Upright And Recumbent Bicycle, Amy E. Geib

Masters Theses

The study compared the effects of cycling at three different cadences and three different workloads on a stationary upright and stationary recumbent bicycle on the following variables: (a) heart rate, (b) heart rate as a percentage of maximum heart rate, (c) relative VO₂, (d) relative VO₂ as a percentage of VO₂ max, (e) absolute energy cost, (f) RPE legs, and (g) RPE overall. Heart rate, relative VO₂, R values, and RPE were measured as 18 subjects completed 18 experimental conditions in random order. The experimental conditions consisted of cycling on the stationary upright bicycle …

Assessment Of Land Use/Land Cover Change Impact On Water Quality In The Davis Creek Watershed, Southwestern Michigan, Porntip Limlahapun

Masters Theses

This study uses Arc View Nonpoint Source Modeling (A VNPSM), an interface between Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Model and ArcView GIS to assess the impact of land use/land cover change between 1978 and 1996 on water quality in the Davis Creek watershed, southwestern Michigan. The distribution of land use/land cover changes is identified by geographic analysis. Compared to 1978, agricultural land decreased by more than 60 percent while residential land increased by over 170 percent in the watershed in 1996. The hydrologic impact of the urbanization is evaluated by the AGNPS model. AVNPSM is used to derive required input parameters …

Women Hunters And Modernity: A Nietzschean Analysis, Deborah S. Wilson

Masters Theses

Patriarchy and false consciousness are two concepts that scholars use to explain why women hunt. I attempt to understand this activity through a perspective that focuses on experience and meaning. Based on interviews with women who hunt, I contend that their accounts correspond with Nietzsche's characterization of Greek tragedy, reflecting a conscious opposition to certain aspects of modernity.

Roots And Shoots Of The H. Dan Heyn Vision: Indigenous Planting Design, 1950-1980, Elizabeth A. Heiny-Cogswell

Masters Theses

Indigenous planting design, the practice of incorporating regional native plant species into new landscape projects, is little studied. This trend is counter to the more known and accepted American practice of using exotic ornamental plant species. This thesis studies the work and context of one Texas landscape architect, H. Dan Heyn. Beginning in the 1950's and continuing through the 1980's, Heyn became committed to, and specialized in, the use of indigenous plants in his landscape architectural design practice.

This investigation shows the beginning and importance in Texas of the idea to use indigenous plants, the tremendous task involved to study …

Western News, March 28, 2002, Western Michigan University

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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 Michigan University Occupational Therapy Department Web Page, Holly Pietrzak, Melissa Byrne

Honors Theses

Website designed for WMU's Occupational Therapy department.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Annual Session March 22, 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 December 7, 2001 Regular Meeting
• Election of Officers
• Recommendation re Trustee Emeritus Richard Haworth
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Research Misconduct Policy
• Western Student Association Constitutional Amendments
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Appointment of External Auditor
• Renaming of Streets
• University Plaza Lease
• Communication Antenna Leases
• Second Public Hearing: Grant of Power and Authority to Public Safety Officers and Establishment …

Western News, March 14, 2002, Western Michigan University

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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.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 29, No. 1 (March 2002)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SYMPOSIUM ON NATIVE AMERICAN WELLNESS

Guest Editors - Hilary N. Weaver & Maria Napoli

• PERSPECTIVES ON WELLNESS: JOURNEYS ON THE RED ROAD - Hilary N. Weaver
• NATIVE WELLNESS FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM: THE IMPACT OF GAMING - Maria Napoli
• O'ODHAM HIMDAG AS A SOURCE OF STRENGTH AND WELLNESS AMONG THE TOHONO O'ODHAM OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA AND NORTHERN SONORA, MEXICO - Teri Knutson Woods, Karen Blaine, and Lauri Francisco
• USING REASONS FOR LIVING TO CONNECT TO AMERICAN INDIAN HEALING TRADITIONS - Thomas L. Crofoot Graham
• ENVISIONING A HEALTHY FUTURE: A RE-BECOMING OF NATIVE AMERICAN MEN - Paul Rock …

The Hoop Of Learning: A Holistic, Multisystemic Model For Facilitating Educational Resilience Among Indigenous Students, Margaret A. Waller, Scott K. Okamoto, Ted Hibbeler, Patricia Hibbeler, Patricia Mcintyre, Roland Mcallen-Walker, Audrey A. Hankerson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Indigenous communities in the United States have a wealth of cultural and social resources that can facilitate educational resilience among Native students. This article reviews the historical context, contemporary trends, and current challenges related to education of Indigenous students. The authors present an innovative middle school-to-high school-to-college bridge program as one example of many positive educational initiatives currently developing across the country.

Race, Welfare Reform, And Nonprofit Organizations, Michael Reisch, David Sommerfeld

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This article presents research on the impact of welfare reform on 90 nonprofit organizations in Southeast Michigan. Utilizing a refined survey instrument, in-depth interviews and focus groups with agency executives and staff, and the analysis of agency documents, it assesses how the racial characteristics of agencies' client populations affected the organizational consequences of welfare reform. The study confirmed that welfare reform has affected the ability of nonprofit organizations to meet the increased expectations generated by recent legislation. These effects have been particularly pronounced among agencies serving a high proportion of racial minority clients.

Review Of The Living Legacy Of Marx, Durkheim And Weber. Richard Altschuler (Ed.). Reviewed By Shana Cohen., Shana Cohen

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Richard Altschuler (Ed.), The Living Legacy of Marx, Durkheim and Weber. New York: Gordion Knot Books, 2000. (2 volumes at $39.95 each in paperback).

Review Of Social Security And Medicare: Individual Vs. Collective Risk And Responsibility. Sheila Burke, Eric Kingson And Uwe Reinhart (Eds.). Review By Rick Hoefer, Rick Hoefer

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Sheila Burke, Eric Kingson and Uwe Reinhart (Eds.), Social Security and Medicare: Individual vs. Collective Risk and Responsibility. Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press and National academy of Social Insurance, 2000. $20.95 papercover.

Review Of Reforming Social Security For Ourselves And Our Posterity. Charles P. Blahous Iii. Review By Martin B. Tracy, Martin B. Tracy

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Charles P. Blahous III, Reforming Social Security for Ourselves and Our Posterity. Westport, CT: Praegar Publishers, 2000. $39.95 hardcover

Perspectives On Wellness: Journeys On The Red Road, Hilary N. Weaver

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Wellness is a topic currently receiving considerable attention in Native American communities and among service providers who work with indigenous people. Through many professional programs and grassroots efforts strides have been made in shifting from a deficit focus to one of resilience and strength. However, substantially less has been written from a strengths or wellness perspective. Much of the positive work that has been conducted for years has never been reported in the literature and goes unnoticed by all but those directly involved. The literature on Native Americans includes primarily discussions of social and health problems including poverty, violence and …

Native Wellness For The New Millennium: The Impact Of Gaming, Maria Napoli

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The challenges confronting Native people have been studied over the years. Their plight in dealing with alcoholism, colonization, poverty and health and mental health problems still exists outnumbering all other minority groups in the United States. For decades, Native people have relied upon the federal government to provide services, which were often not sensitive to Native values. During the last decade, gaming has given Native people have an avenue to enter higher education, develop tribal enterprises, tribal courts and health and mental health programs that meet the needs of their communities. Most importantly, Native people have reclaimed their independence. Since …

O'Odham Himdag As A Source Of Strength And Wellness Among The Tohono O'Odham Of Southern Arizona And Northern Sonora, Mexico, Teri Knutson Woods, Karen Blaine, Lauri Francisco

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The Tohono O'odham are fostering strength and wellness in their community by translating increased economic self-sufficiency and resources derived from gaming into social, health, and educational services which maintain their tribal traditions, thereby providing an effective path toward the maintenance of cultural identity, or O'odham Himdag. Cultural identity serves as a source of client strength and as a protective factor contributing to client wellness. O'odham Himdag describes a way of life, encompassing Tohono O'odham culture. This article is a theoretical exploration of O'odham Himdag as a path toward cultural identity among the Tohono O'odham of Southern Arizona and Northern Sonora, …

Using Reasons For Living To Connect To American Indian Healing Traditions, Thomas L. Crofoot Graham

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Responding to high rates of suicide for American Indian youth, helping professionals often struggle to connect healing traditions from American Indian cultures to tools from European psychology. The differences between American Indian healing and European therapy can be vast. Finding connections or building bridges between these two perspectives may be more difficult than it appears (Duran & Duran, 1995). One method to bring together these worldviews is to use the Reasons for Living Questionnaire (RFL, Linehan, Goldstein, Nielsen, & Chiles, 1983); the Reasons for Living Inventory for Adolescents (RFL-A, Osman, Downs, Kopper, Barios, Besett, Linehan, Baker, & Osman, 1998), or …

Envisioning A Healthy Future: A Re-Becoming Of Native American Men, Paul Rock Krech

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Native American men have historically been important to their communities, each having a specific function in the perpetuation of cultural norms and practices. Oral tradition and communal experiential activity were pathways of maintaining a connection with others and in regenerating culture. In contrast, the modern dominant culture values and emphasizes individuation as an indicator of psychosocial growth. This influence seems to have hindered Indigenous people/men in maintaining a sense of connection with the community. Survival for Indigenous men during the establishment of encroaching nations has often occurred through relinquishment of a part of 'self' psychically. Aboriginal men report experiencing hopelessness …

E.L.D.E.R.S. Gathering For Native American Youth: Continuing Native American Traditions And Curbing Substance Abuse In Native American Youth, Warren Skye

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

E.L.D.E.R.S. Gathering for Native American youth: continuing Native American traditions and curbing substance abuse in Native American youth describes the efforts of Native American Elders, traditionalists, and non-native volunteers interested in preserving the culture and traditions of the Haudenosaunee (People of the Longhouse), also known as the Iroquois. This event is held every summer at the Ganondagan Historical site located near Victor, in upstate New York. The purpose of this week long gathering is to bring together Native American youth who are interested in learning more about their traditional ways with Native American Elders who practice these traditions. Much of …

Public Voices And Public Policy: Changing The Societal Discourse On "Welfare", Vicki Lens

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Much of the public discourse on welfare reform is subjective and value laden, a composite of socially constructed stories and myths that support the dominant ideology. This article reports on a study that examines the language used by government officials, poverty experts, advocates and others to discuss welfare reform. Statements made about welfare reform were extracted from the Washington Post and the New York Times and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Dissecting the public language of welfare provides insight into how prevailing ideologies are communicated and reinforced, and how they can be changed.

Review Of Social Work Practice With Immigrants And Refugees. Pallassana, R. Balgopal (Ed.). Review By Frederick L. Ahearn, Jr., Frederick L. Ahearn Jr.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Pallassana, R. Balgopal (Ed.). Social Work Practice with Immigrants and Refugees. New York: Columbia University Press, 2000. $49.50 hardcover, $21.00 papercover.

Susan Signe Morrison, Women Pilgrims In Medieval England: Private Piety As Public Performance. Routledge Research In Medieval Studies, 3. Routledge, 2000, Shannon Mcsheffrey

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Alan Lupack, Arthurian Literature By Women. Garland, 1999 , Alison Langdon

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Western News, Feb 21, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New initiatives outlined for coming year, State cultural agency gives grant to Michigan Youth Arts Festival, Beebe-Thompson tapped to fill role as first Lacey Chair, On Campus with George Kohrman, Jewish scholar to speak Feb. 27, Seminar to Japan planned, “W" Club to bestow honors on Gayl Werme, Jack Moss, Johnston stars in Civic musical, MDA program joins forces with Peace Corps.

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.

Western News, Jan. 9, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Elise Jorgens named to interim provost post, MLK celebration will focus on ‘Moving the Dream into the Community’, Myrlie Evers-Williams speaks at Miller Jan. 12, Tigers CEO Dombrowski to talk business on campus Jan. 22, Department of English spring reading series set to launch with award-winning authors, DENSO gift will boost engineering construction project, Cooley, WMU alliance will bring law degree to Grand Rapids.

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