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Western News, March 21, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Continued recognition of unique status critical; Haenicke notes in remarks to Board of Trustees, Rapley selected as education dean, Stadium seating area named for John Gill, Trustees designate property for University use, Brown named head of public safety; other personnel action approved, Expert on chemical dependency; relationships will lead sessions on campus March 27-28, Project helps 'draw the line' on sexual violence.

Western News, March 14, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlight: Haenicke calls on University community for support, Board to meet Friday at Grand Rapids center, Smith and Pancella elected to senate leadership, General education program ready to go for this fall, Reservations due for holistic health dinner, Renowned scientist to discuss foundations of human language and how children acquire it, Smith elected to national post.

Western News, March 7, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke calls for recognition of WMU's status in budget process, Young Scholars Program to feature address by noted expert on poverty and inequality, Surgical research is topic of ethics discussion, Heinig selected for national honor in theatre, BIS sponsors annual Office Personnel Seminar, Faculty member compiles comprehensive bibliography on noted American humorist.

New Themes In International Social Welfare: Introduction, James Midgley

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This introductory article provides a brief overview of developments in international social welfare paying particular attention to the major themes which have characterized the field. It summarizes the new themes reflected in the contributions to the special issue, noting that they are indicative of future directions for international social welfare investigation.

Market Mechanisms And Consumer Involvement In The Delivery Of Mental Health Services: A Uk-Us Comparison, Wes Shera

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Both the United Kingdom and the United States Are in the midst of health care reform. By focusing on services for the severely mentally ill this paper compares recent developments in managed care in the U.S. and care management in the U.K. It particularly focuses on the use of market mechanisms and consumer involvement in these reforms.

The Impact Of Market Economy Transition On Social Security And Social Welfare In Poland, Morgan A. Tracy, Martin B. Tracy

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The development of certain facets of Poland's social protection system since the collapse of state socialism in 1989 is analyzed using a comparative policy process analysis model. Particulara ttention is given to the programs of social assistance, child-care and family benefits, and old-age pensions in the Polish context. On the basis of the analysis it is argued that policy makers should give greater consideration to Poland's unique historical and cultural experience relative to addressing social issues.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 23, No. 1 (March 1996)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• INTRODUCTION - James Midgley
• MARKET MECHANISMS AND CONSUMER INVOLVEMENT IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: A UK - US COMPARISON - Wes Shera
• THE IMPACT OF MARKET ECONOMY TRANSITION ON SOCIAL SECURITY AND SOCIAL WELFARE: THE CASE OF POLAND - Morgan Tracy and Martin B. Tracy
• THE MARGINALIZATION OF SOCIAL WELFARE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: A STUDY OF FOUR THEORIES OF SOCIAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT - K. L. Tang
• TOWARDS A DEVELOPMENTAL MODEL OF SOCIAL POLICY: RELEVANCE OF THE THIRD WORLD EXPERIENCE - James Midgley
• SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: NECESSARY PARTNERS FOR THE FUTURE IN …

Deforestation And Rural Poverty In Developing Countries: The Role Of Social Work, Shanta Pandey

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

To alleviate rural poverty most developing countries have been launching a wide variety of rural development activities. In this paper I discuss the relationship between deforestation and rural poverty, policies governing reforestation initiatives and the role of social workers in these efforts. The paper argues for and illustrates the various roles social workers can play in development programs to alleviate rural poverty in developing countries.

The Work-Family Needs Of Single Parents: A Comparison Of American And Swedish Policy Trends, Lena Lundgren-Gaveras

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper compares recent policy trends affecting the work-family needs of women heading households, a population that has increased dramatically in both America and Sweden. Unlike existing American policy debates that largely discuss single mothers as a public welfare dependent population, this paper addresses female-headed householders as high-level users of policies and programs aimed at integrating work life and family life.

Most cross-national research and policy debate efforts argue that Swedish policy, in stark contrast to American policy, promote women combining employment with parenting responsibilities. This study argues that policy developments directly targeted to enhance an employee's ability to combine …

A Tale Of Two Hannas: Observations On Israeli And Palestinian Women's Resistance To Occupation (1991-1995), Christina Pratt

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

An observer reviews the successes and failures of grassroots strategies of non-violent resistance to military occupation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Particular attention is paid to the role of women's groups and peace organizations in Israel as well as in Israeli Occupied Arab Territories.

Refugee Resettlement In The United States: Implications For International Social Welfare, Miriam Potocky

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

An analysis of U.S. refugee resettlement policy reveals approaches that do not address several root causes of resettlement difficulties: cultural differences, post-traumatic stress disorder, and discrimination by the host culture. Several recommendations are made for policy improvements, and suggestions for the future of international social welfare are presented.

Review Of Old And Homeless: Double Jeopardy. Dianne Wiatt Rich, Thomas A. Rich And Larry C. Mullins (Eds.). Reviewed By Martin B. Tracy, Southern Illinois University., Martin B. Tracy

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Diane Wiatt Rich, Thomas A. Rich and Larry C. Mullins (Eds.). Old and Homeless: Double Jeopardy. Westport, CT: Auburn House, 1995. $49.95 hardcover.

Review Of John C. Rife, Employment Of The Elderly: An Annotated Bibliography. Reviewed By Martin B. Tracy, Southern Illinois University., Martin B. Tracy

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

John C. Rife, Employment of the Elderly: An Annotated Bibliography. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1995. $59.95 hardcover.

Toward A Developmental Model Of Social Policy: Relevance Of The Third World Experience, James Midgley

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Growing dissatisfaction with conventional social policy approaches, as embodied in the residual and institutional models, has fostered a search for new ideas. The developmental social policy model offers a viable alternative but it is relatively unknown in the industrial nations. Drawing on the experience of Third World countries, this paper describes the developmental model and examines its implications for social policy in the West.

Sustainable Development And Social Development: Necessary Partners For The Future, Joyce M. Kramer, Claude D. Johnson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper highlights the finite limits of global resources, the rapid global changes that are occurring, and the authors' concerns about the failure of the world community to come to grips with global problems. Major impediments to achieving global sustainability and social development are discussed and suggestions are presented for remedial strategies to redirect society along a more equitable and sustainable future path.

Equality And Family Policy In International Perspective: Toward A Feminist Theory Of The State, Patricia Spakes

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This three country comparison uses case studies of family policy in Britain, Canada and the US to explain how governments utilize family policies to maintain patriarchal systems and to promote labor force and economic goals. The paper examines how equality/difference theories are applied in family policy. Propositions are developed in order to provide a basis for developing new approaches to family policy based on gender equality.

Technology Transfer And Integrated Social Development: International Issues And Possibilities For Social Work, James O. Billups,, Maria C. Julia,

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Technology transfer and integrated social development are closely linked aspects of social work practice that deserve more serious attention than they have received to date. Social workers need to play more knowledgeable and active roles in utilizing a broad-scale partnership model that will help communities and societies screen and adapt technologies so that they can be appropriately integrated with people's values, culture, concerns and aspirations. Everyone should ultimately benefit if the poor and disempowered peoples of the world in particular become the primary focus and the beneficiaries of less arrogant and more inclusive strategies of technology transfer. The aim of …

Review Of Tragedies Of Our Own Making: How Private Choices Have Created Public Bankruptcy. Richard Neely. Reviewed By W. Joseph Heffernan, University Of Texas, Austin., W. Joseph Heffernan

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Richard Neely, Tragedies of Our Own Making: How Private Choices Have Created Public Bankruptcy. Urbana, IL. University of Illinois Press, 1994. $19.95 hardcover.

Western News, Feb. 15, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Engler proposes 4 percent for WMU, Teacher education organization taps project with Battle Creek school as national model, Roommates and rides just a keystroke away, Report notes cash gifts up by more than 27 percent, Academic advising facility in Read named for Ellis, Gift-giving not rare in those bitten by love bug.

Western News, Feb. 8, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: President authorizes new faculty and doctoral positions, Eisenberg and Smith seek to lead senate, Nursing school gets $300,000 award to incorporate holistic health, Noted Mexican American scholar to speak, Record crowd expected for scholarship competition, Festival to focus on '60s and '70s soundtracks, Carlson appointed acting University archivist, White to share experiences teaching engineering ethics.

The Westerner Vol. 16 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• 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 • WMUS colleges are bursting with useful products and innovative ideas • Alumnotes • University, Haenicke make a lot of news this fall • Detroit alumni celebrate Haenicke's anniversary, WMU's progress

Self-Efficacy: A Key To Literacy Learning., Jill E. Scott

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Perhaps one of the greatest problems in education today is not illiteracy, but aliteracy (Cramer and Castle, 1994). Aliteracy has been defined as a "lack of the reading habit; especially, such a lack in capable readers who choose not to read" (Harris and Hodges, 1981, p. 11). With all of our knowledge of reading strategies, activities, lessons, and programs, why do so many of our students seem to prefer aliteracy? What is missing in our classrooms and in our teaching? In this article, it is proposed that a crucial ingredient in helping students become lifelong learners and joyful literates is …

Western News, Feb. 1, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Moore named full-time head of race relations institute, Haenicke to conduct open office hours Feb. 8, New coordinate major prepares students for diverse work force, At WMU; TQM means putting people first in all we do, Query to make presentation on technology and education, Events planned in observance of African Heritage Month, Scholar to explore question of teaching virtue in lecture, WMU joins in efforts for day to recognize accomplishments of women and girls in sports, Two prominent geologists to speak on campus, Second annual bone marrow drive is Feb. 14.

Reading Horizons Vol. 36, No. 3

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 36, issue 3.

Western News, Jan. 25, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Focus on people to mark next five years at University, Grant total stands at nearly 77 percent of record figure, Edwards; Haworth to lead Board of Trustees in 1996, Board approves policies for official University travel, Philosopher to discuss empathy in Jan. 31 address, Visiting faculty member to lead talk on Sri Lanka.

Western News, Jan. 18, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Capacity crowds gather for Martin Luther King Jr. birthday events, Senate approves guidelines for class scheduling, WMU issues report on social; economic; cultural impact, Two join staff of federally funded program that targets at-risk students, Economist to discuss pes spectrum auctions, Series continues on technologies and teaching, Vice President Beam will address Jan. 23 APA meeting, Two produce guide on curriculum integration with the goal of reforming science education, Hermsen named 'W' Club 'woman of the year', Targowski elected to post.

Western News, Jan. 11, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU plays big part in economy with $414 million impact, Jorgens named interim dean in arts and sciences, Activities planned in observance of King's birthday, University libraries striving to make new resources available and useful, History's days are 'numbered' in new book by WMU faculty member, Dybek chosen for residency at prestigious Rockefeller Center refuge in Bellagio, Italy, Evaluation Center awarded half million dollar grant for work with NSF.

Western News, Jan. 4, 1996, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Weaver named athletic director, University in line for extra half million from state, WMU to observe King birthday with special events, WMU acquires rare manuscript in innovative arrangement with the Newberry Library, University receives $2.4 million in grants; bringing year-to-date figure to $14 million, Trustees table technology fee recommendation; approve Lansing lease and MCC measure, Theatre production chosen for regional competition, Book published by Department of History chronicles life of Alexander.

Western Michigan University Graduate Catalog 1996-1998, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

Section I: General Policies and Procedures

Section II: Master's Degree Programs and Requirements

Section III: Specialist Degree Programs and Requirements

Section IV: Doctoral Degree Programs and Requirements

Section V: Description of Graduate Courses

Section VI: The Graduate Faculty

Civility In America, Brian Schrag

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, October 5, 1995.