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The Relationship Between Course Outcomes And The Factors Of Retention As Determined By Webb’S Model Of Student Persistence, Jan K. Fields

Dissertations

This study looked at the differences in various factors of college retention for students who successfully completed all courses in a particular semester as compared to students who did not successfully complete at least one course during that same semester. The college retention factors were taken from Webb's (1988) Model of Student Retention and were assessed through the use of student records and two survey instruments developed by Noel/Levitz (Schreiner & Juillerat, 1994; Stratil, 1988).

The study was conducted at Muskegon Community College during the 1995 Fall Semester using four groups of students: (1) students enrolled in high success vocational …

Childhood Health And Nutrition: An Exploration Of Enamel Hypoplasia Studies Using The Milwaukee County Institutional Grounds Cemetery, 1882-1925, Maura K. Polli

Masters Theses

The focus of this study is the dentition of a Midwestern United States historic almshouse population, the Milwaukee County Institutional Grounds cemetery (MCIG), 1882-1925. A survey of linear enamel hypoplasia (LEH) in the anterior dentition of a subsample of this population has been conducted to demonstrate incidences of childhood stress. LEH is symptomatic of extended periods of disease or nutritional stress experienced during the formative years of tooth development.

A subsample of 140 individuals was examined for LEH. The labial surface of the anterior dentition was examined for the frequency and chronological distribution of LEH. The frequency of LEH ranges …

Responsibility, Submission, And Power: Social Factors Which Influence Rural Out-Migration Among Women In Southern Vietnam, Jeffery D. Wright

Masters Theses

This paper examines the circumstances that affect the decisions of young women living in rural southern Vietnam to move to Ho Chi Minh City in search of employment. Issues of power, submission, and responsibility that underlie interpersonal relationships in Vietnam will be discussed with special attention to the way they affect the lives of Vietnamese women. It has been widely suggested that rural out-migration in developing countries is largely economically driven. My own field research in Vietnam during the summer of 1996 suggests that the migration of women in southern Vietnam is not simply an attempt to make more money. …

The White Extremist Movement: A Metatheoretical Analysis, Suzanne Vanweelde

Masters Theses

This study is a metatheoretical analysis of the white extremist movement in the United States. Five separate major and several smaller white extremist organizations were examined with respect to updated information as to the organizational levels, membership profiles and activities of: (1) the Ku Klux Klan, (2) the Militia, (3) Skinheads, (4) Aryan Nations, (5) the Neo-Nazi and (6) other organizations.

Several theories developed by foundational, developmental and contemporary sociologists were analyzed for their individual concepts. Pertinent and significant concepts were noted as being applicable to a theory of white extremism. Specific examples of the concepts' usage within the extremist …

Kanpo Consumption Among Japanese Students At Western Michigan University: Case Studies In Medical Pluralism, Joseph Paul Siuda

Masters Theses

Many societies have pluralistic medical systems in which biomedicine and alternative therapies coexist. Some anthropologists view medical pluralism adaptively, where the strengths of various therapies complement each other. Others highlight the hegemonic power of biomedicine and its tendency to suppress or co-opt alternative therapies. To understand medical pluralism, one must examine alternative therapies in particular cultural contexts.

Kanpo, or Japanese herbalism, has survived political and legal suppression resulting from Japan's 19th century attempts at westernization and now poses a challenge to the biomedical model of health and illness. Since the 1970's more Japanese are turning to kanpo rather than …

Aboriginal Autonomy: The Future Of Indigenous Development In Western Australia, Matthew B. Eugster

Masters Theses

The prospects for development within the Aboriginal society of Western Australia were the focus of this study. The Primary intent of the study was to examine the causes behind an apparent lack of development within Aboriginal society. Next, the study examined possible remedies for the situation.

The study determined that the lack of development in Aboriginal society can be attributed primarily to social dysfunction ( or social dislocation). Furthermore, social dislocation could be attributed to cultural deprivation or the inability to practice one's culture. It was proposed and established that cultural and political autonomy would provide an environment more suitable …

Decision Making And The Felony Offender: A Cognitive Approach, Marlene O’Hara

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the theory of cognitive self-change as it applies to increasing the successful completion rate of felony offenders sentenced to a probation half-way house. Subjects used were young, males who had been convicted of non-violent crimes and who were ordered to complete the Alternative Directors Residential Probation program as part of their probation order.

The group of residents who entered Alternative Directions in October, 1994 was given an intensive ten hour course using cognitive decision making techniques during their first two weeks in residence. The groups of residents entering the …

Western News, March 27, 1997, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Saturn executive to speak as part of Haworth series, Faculty; students honored for outstanding achievements, Scholarship for social work students established in honor of longtime WMU faculty member, Grants exceed $15.5 million at eight-month mark, Economist to discuss the sources of Fed bias, Eighth annual pow wow expected to draw nearly 5,000 to University Arena April 5-6, EduCABLE carrying Michigan Government TV.

Western News, March 20, 1997, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Funding should match WMU's size and complexity; Haenicke tells legislators, Light emphasizes importance of transfer; graduate students, Edwards honored for 16 years as trustee, TQM efforts entering new phase under new leadership, Rivers selected to head up quality management office.

Western News, March 13, 1997, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: WMU; museum team up to launch maritime center, Center sponsors lectures by marime archaeologist, Noted speech-language pathologist to lecture, Libraries switching to Bronco card for copies, Women's History Month lectures scheduled.

Asian American Experiences: A View From The Other Side, Pill Jay Cho

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

President Truman is said to have complained about his assistants for giving him advice "on the other hand" as well as the first one. He joked about his wish to find an advisor who has only one arm. As one of the two guest editors for the present special issue on Asian American Experience, I have been surprised by the fact that all manuscripts submitted discuss what I call "negative" side of the Asian American experiences.

Poverty Among Asian Americans: Theories And Approaches, Surjit Singh Dhooper

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Asian Americans are not immune to poverty and its consequences. This paper has reviewed several poverty-related concepts and theories and examined their relevance for understanding and dealing with poverty among Asian Americans. Social work interventions are proposed at both macro and micro levels together with the professional skills necessary for those interventions.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 24, No. 1 (March 1997)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• CIVIL RIGHTS AND ASIAN AMERICANS - Gerson David and Jan Lin
• POVERTY AMONG ASIAN AMERICANS: THEORIES AND APPROACHES - Surjit Singh Dhooper
• FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN VIETNAMESE ADOLESCENTS - Quang Duong Tran and Cheryl A. Richey
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE KOREAN IMMIGRANT FAMILY - Siyon Rhee
• ASIAN-AMERICAN ELDERLY: A REVIEW OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS - Mizanur R. Miah and Dean R. Kahler
• ASIAN-AMERICAN WOMEN: AN UNDERSTUDIED MINORITY - Lina Y. S. Fong
• NOTES TOWARD A THEORY OF SECONDARY INTEGRATION: APORIAS OF A LOST PARADIGM - Brij Mohan
• ASIAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCES: …

Civil Rights And Asian Americans, Gerson David, Jan Lin

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Asian American community composed of no less than 20 different ethnic groups is one of the most diverse and complex minority groups in the nation. This article examines the civil rights perspective on Asian Americans through a historical account of major Asian immigrant groups who have experienced and are confronting institutionalized discrimination and violence; and analyzes contemporary civil rights issues affecting Asian Americans in the areas of public and higher education, the work place, and voting rights.

Family Functioning And Psychological Well-Being In Vietnamese Adolescents, Quang Duong Tran, Cheryl A. Richey

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper presents an exploratory study that examines the influences of family functioning on the psychological well-being in a sample of Vietnamese adolescents. Thirty Vietnamese families from the King County area in the state of Washington participated in this study. Thirty adolescents between 13 and 19 years of age and 53 parents (27fathers and 26 mothers) responded to self-reported questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted to provide a descriptive "picture" of family and individual characteristics associated with Vietnamese adolescents' psychological well-being. Gender differences were apparent with Vietnamese female adolescents reporting higher mean scores on depressive symptoms and lower mean scores on …

Domestic Violence In The Korean Immigrant Family, Siyon Rhee

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This article was supported in part by the University Research Grant from California State University, Los Angeles.

This study examines the prevalence of wife abuse among Korean immigrant families in the United States and factors contributing to domestic violence in this population. One of the most serious problems facing the Korean community is spouse abuse. Immigrant Korean families are reported to experience the highest rate of domestic violence among diverse Asian American groups in Los Angeles. Research findings indicate that wife abuse is much more prevalent among the immigrant Korean population in comparison to other ethnic groups. Correlates and factors …

Asian-American Elderly: A Review Of The Quality Of Life And Social Service Needs, Mizanur R. Miah, Dean R. Kahler

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper briefly reviews the historical, cultural, and socio-economic factors that affect and define the lives of Asian-American elderly. A close examination of the present quality of life of Asian-American Elderly is made to determine if there are differences between that population and other populations. This paper provides information about existing social services and a summary of culturally relevant social work intervention. In conclusion, the paper underscores the urgent need for additional data collection regarding the Asian-American elderly that will help guide appropriate policy decisions and social services for this neglected group.

Asian-American Women: An Understudied Minority, Lina Y. S. Fong

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper describes Asian-American women with their inter-ethnic, intergenerational connections. Diversities in race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status influence their lives in family, participation in education, the labor force, and community life. Issues and implications about the myth of Asian- American as model minority, the influence of feminism, and social work service for Asian-American women are also discussed.

Review Of Individual And Social Responsibility: Child Care, Education, Medical Care And Long Term Care In America. Victor R. Fuchs (Ed.). Reviewed By Ram A. Cnaan, University Of Pennsylvania And Femida Hany, York University., Ram A. Cnaan, Femida Hany

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Victor R. Fuchs (Ed.), Individual and Social Responsibility: Child Care, Education, Medical Care, and Long-Term Care in America, Chicago: The University of Chicago Press and The National Bureau of Economic Research, 1996, 353 pp, hardcover.

Review Of Readings In American Health Care: Current Issues In Socio-Historical Perspective. William G. Rothstein (Ed.). Reviewed By Terri Combs-Orme, University Of Tennessee., Terri Combs-Orme

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

William G. Rothstein (Ed) Readings in American Health Care: Current Issues in Socio-Historical Perspective. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press, 1996. $49.95 hardcover, $17.95 papercover.

Review Of A Kingdom On Earth: Anglo-American Social Christianity 1880-1940. Paul T. Phillips. Reviewed By James Leiby, University Of California, Berkeley., James Leiby

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Paul T. Phillips, A Kingdom on Earth: Anglo-American Social Christianity, 1880-1940.. University Park: Penn State Press, 1996. $55.00 hardcover, $16.95 papercover.

Western News, Feb. 27, 1997, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: New program adds global perspective to faculty ranks, Educators from across state here for equity conference, Health center one of 10 in country to participate in pilot program to evaluate new oral HIV test, Therapist to present Young Scholars lecture.

Western News, Feb. 20, 1997, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Archer to speak here as part of lecture series, Math reform efforts could add up to improved test scores for students, CDDA earns full three-year accreditation on first try, Students take 'Alternative Spring Break' to perform community service at 11 sites, Glista earns award for clinical achievement.

Western News, Feb. 6, 1997, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Klohs named to Board of Trustees, Medallion Scholarship Competition to draw 1,000 top high school seniors from 10 states, Bottles; bones and buttons reveal Battle Creek's past, Noted physician; MacArthur grant winner to discuss work with infectious diseases and poor, Physician-assisted suicide among talk topics, Retiree and alumnus win international award, Events planned for African American History Month, Holography expert to present lecture; exhibit.

The Westerner Vol. 17 No. 2, Western Michigan University

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• University research plays broad role in higher education and in society • WMU shatters several key enrollment records • Cash gifts reach record total; move new programs forward • University News in Brief • Building project to make part of campus a mecca for science instruction, research • Awards programs showcase top researchers, teachers • Building project to make part of campus a mecca for science instruction, research • Awards programs showcase top researchers, teachers • WMU’s colleges are bursting with useful products and innovative ideas • Alumnotes • University, Haenicke make a lot of news this Fall • …

Revisiting The K-W-L: What We Knew; What We Wanted To Know; What We Learned, Anne Crout Shelly, Becky Bridwell, Linda Hyder, Nina Ledford, Paula Patterson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Good teachers are always searching for ways to enhance learning in their classrooms. Researchers and practitioners alike continue to develop and refine strategies which improve comprehension and increase retention while nourishing students' ability to learn independently. The K-W-L strategy (What-we know; what we want to know; what we learned), first described by Ogle (1986), is such a strategy. Though there is research to support the effectiveness of the KW-L, any strategy may need to be modified and refined to improve its effectiveness in promoting learning. We five teachers collaborated to study how the implementation of the KW-L can be varied …

Western News, Jan. 30, 1997, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke lays the groundwork for future construction, Haworth and Waddles elected to lead board, Jorgens named dean of College of Arts and Sciences, Grants for first half of fiscal year exceed $14 million, Demonstration project gives libraries patrons access to more than 2,500 full-text publications, WMU to recognize contributions of women to sports, Educators should cultivate reflective thinking rather than indoctrinate particular values, Wiener honored for contributions to profession.

Western News, Jan. 23, 1997, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: University celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Much accomplished; but much yet to do; Haenicke tells audience, Text gives grandparents tips for being parents again, Music therapy text offers techniques to include special needs students, Internationally known expert to discuss research proposals.

Western News, Jan. 16, 1997, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: 'Building Community at WMU' is theme for King's birthday observance on campus, WMU physicist will use $900,000 federal grant to illuminate the secrets of molecular structure, Chapel recognized for leadership in reading, Book is futuristic view of the electronic global village, Diversity Video Fest scheduled for Jan. 24.

Western News, Jan. 9, 1997, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Legislature approves outlay funds; property transfer, Engler selects Pero for Board of Trustees, Trustees praise Haenicke; he donates raise to WMU, Bender chosen to lead fund-raising efforts, Darnell named Bronco head football coach, Workshop offered for staff on Covey's seven habits, Russian urban planner to speak Jan. 15-17, Propagation of the Depression is topic of talk, Snow removal crews ready to serve campus.