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Western News, November 15, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two faculty members are first management associates, Computer programming contest to attract 300, Sports Medicine Clinic is alive and well, Changed children return to parents at the holidays, Smokers invited to 'kick the habit' today, Business communication expert to be scholar

Western News, November 8,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Miller named 'Humanities Advocate of the Year', Alcohol Awareness Week to be observed Nov. 11-17, Bernhard expresses relief at defeat of 'C', Intellectual Skills conference to convene Nov. 16-17, Mentors needed for mentor-mentee program

Western News, November 1,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Public-education leaders unite to oppose Proposal C, Consortium preidents: 'C' would close doors of opportunity to students, hurt recovery, Campus groups united in opposition to Proposal C, Brown to be honored at national convention, 1984-85 campus directories distributed, Canadian studies scholar to speak Nov. 1-2, Yugoslavian scholar to speak on victimology, September gifts, grants total $485,992, Cooper honored a occupational therapist, New nutritional program serves thought with food

Western News, October 25, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board approves 1984-1985 budget of $83.5 million, Distinguished Faculty Scholars to be honored this afternoon, Board urges 'no' on Proposal C, AAUP, APA urge members vote NO on Proposal C, Staff United Way drive is underway; leaders named, Beam named vice president for finance

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 19, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re General Fund Budget for 1984/85
• Recommendation re Capital Outlay Budget for 1985/86
• Resolution re Lock Box Collection Services
• Resolution re Proposal C
• Board Committee Reports
• International Student Report
• Adjournment

Western News, October 18,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Proposal C 'dangerous, sinister,' Bernhard declares, Five to be honored for teaching excellence Oct. 25, ROTC member receive national award, Alumni Association elects new officers at meeting, Asylum Lake is the site of land improvement project, Moore named to position in social work

Western News, October 11, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Former ambassador to El Salvador to speak, Talks with University and AAUP resume tomorrow, Peace Education Week scheduled, Byrd named new director of intercollegiate athletics, Medieval Institute hosting eminent scholar, Prop. C: 'Choice' or Chaos?, University research vital for future prosperity

Western News, October 4, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Proposal C 'a dagger in heart' of higher ed, Thirteen named to presidential search committee, Homecoming events continue this weekend, Paper Technology Foundation to meet, Board approves academic appointments, Center supports groundwater initiatives, Heikkinen named to position in development

The Westerner Vol. 5 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• New office aids nontraditional students • More freshmen are attending Western • Ho receives appointments in China • Faculty contract still not ratified • Proposal C: 'A dagger in the heart of higher ed' • Chinese Fulbright studying here • Gallegos named education dean • National guard and Western sign degree-program agreement • Job market for teachers showing improvement • Admissions adds toll-free numbers • Being the president's daughter isn't all fun • New aid director says plan ahead • Sports • Student commutes from Oregon for unique program • Proposal C is 'crippling' tax initiative • Economic recovery …

Western News, September 27, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Brown and Gold Day set for Saturday, Homecoming '84 festivities to begin Sunday, McCracken Hall to be expanded, Board approves promotions, retirements, About 60 applicants, nominees for presidency, Kelley and Hopkins appointed to head departments, Border City Committee to meet

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting September 21, 1984, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Resolution re Honorary Degree
• Board Committee Reports
• Public Comments
• Karoub Associates Report
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, September 20, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Bernhard says amnesty, ratification separate issues; urges faculty to vote, Maze; Holland elected WMU Foundation officers, Residence hall occupancy increases again this year, Two to begin visiting scholars series, Series produced with WMU help wins national award, Dales to be inducted into Hall of Fame, Health Center offers many workshops this fall

Western News, September 13, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Freshman enrollment increases by 3.7 percent, Here's text of Bernhard's Sept. 11 public statement, Introduction to 'Strike Contingency Plan' published, Chinese delegation visits here this week, Kramer assumes post in Continuing Ed, New dean sees turnaround in the teaching profession

Western News, September 6, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Zest for Life' program to be initiated next week, Zimmer head University Wellness Committee, Western and National Guard sign agreement, Cable program nominated for national award, Two to receive Distinguished Alumni awards this fall, Special services director named, Jimenez named to post in Placement

1984-1987 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

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The Social Security Controversy And The 1983 Amendments, Bruno Stein

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

As domestic political crisis go, the Social Security crisis has had a rather long run. The little monster made its first formal appearance in the 1974 Annual Report of the Trustees (1974), (1) and retained its ability to generate headlines and political grief until March 1983, when passage of the current Amendments put it to rest, at least for the time being. There is some measure of irony here. The original Social Security Act of 1935 was a rather modest venture, as these things go. Over time, the Act was expanded to cover more people, insure against more contingencies, and …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 11, No. 3 (September 1984)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Symposium: The Social Security Controversy--Has the Solution Become the Problem? - pp. 510
• The Social Security Controversy and the 1983 Amendments - BRUNO STEIN - pp. 512
• The Social Security Controversy: Does The Solution Ignore The Problem? - MARTIN B. TRACEY - pp. 527
• Services for Battered Women - DECKY FIELDER, KATHARINE HOOPER BRIAR, MARIANNE PIERCE - pp. 540
• Anticipatory Socialization Towards Occupational Retirement - YAEL KRENER, ITZHAK HARPAZ - pp. 558
• Some Principles of Decision Making Under Uncertainty in Long Term Treatment Situations - JULIUS A. ROTH - pp. 585
• Income and Personal Resources: Correlates of …

Moving From Professionalism To Political Advocacy In The Human Services--How To Organize A Successful Statewide Political Effort In Youth Services, Milan J. Dluhy

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The current funding environment makes political advocacy on the part of social work professionals mandatory. The social work literature on political advocacy is reviewed and categorized into schools of thought. The major portion of the paper, however, presents and then analyzes a case study of a statewide youth services association in order to gain more insight into how professional social workers can develop and use more successful political strategies and tactics.

The Social Security Controversy: Does The Solution Ignore The Problem?, Martin B. Tracy

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

In 1982 the income levels of 18 percent of women age 65 and over were below the poverty line compared to 7.6 percent of men in the same age group (Kutza, 1982). The reasons for a higher incidence of poverty among older women are often correctly attributed to the generally unfavorable position of women in the labor market. A less frequently discussed contributing factor is the programmatic deficiency of old-age pensions under social security.

Two fundamental aspects of old-age pensions have been particularly unresponsive to meeting the economic needs of older women. These are: 1) relating income protection to paid …

Social Workers As Magistrates Or Jps?, Donald E. Maypole

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

An inspection of data on magistrates and justices of the peace revealed that in many states the statutes do not require law degrees for the positions. A survey of a randomly selected sample of magistrates in one midwestern state found support for the claim that a law degree was not a pre-requisite for a magistrate's position. The author argues that social workers have the education and skills for magistrate and justice of the peace positions and proposes them as areas of employment.

Services For Battered Women, Decky Fiedler, Katharine Hooper Briar, Marianne Pierce

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Counseling, case management and advocacy services for battered women seeking legal aid broaden their resources and options for dealing with abuse. Findings from a demonstration project specify the range of needs and services mobilized to effectively aid these women with the major life adjustments they and their children face.

Anticipatory Socialization Toward Occupational Retirement, Yael Kremer, Itzhak Harpaz

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The willingness of older workers to participate in a retirement planning program served as an indicator of their anticipatory socialization toward retirement. Six independent variables were introduced in order to examine their effect on the workers' attitude toward pre-retirement counseling (dependent variable). A path analysis revealed that intention to continue working after retirement had a significant negative effect on the dependent variable. The most significant positive effect was that of Educational Level. In the discussion of the findings it is shown that the desire of pre-retirees to continue working is interpreted as un-realistic anticipatory socialization, indicating their reluctance to assume …

Some Principles Of Decision Making Under Uncertainty In Long-Term Treatment Situations, Julius A. Roth

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Comparative information from field notes of four studies of long-term treatment institutions form the basis for developing propositions about decisions made under conditions of uncertainty. These propositions fall under the general rubrics of decision making when action involves danger, when decisions are made to control clients' or subordinates' behavior, and when a choice must be made between alternatives. The propositions are illustrated with examples taken from the four studies.

Income And Personal Resources: Correlates Of Psychological Adjustment To Widowhood, Martha N. Ozawa, Susan Whitelaw Downs, Daniel Frigo

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This study investigates factors that may determine the level of psychological adjustment to widowhood. Independent variables considered in this study are income and human capital. The population from which the study's sample was drawn consists of all nonremarried widows with at least one child receiving survivor benefits from social security in 1978 (N=3,041). The results support the importance of human capital variables for their predictive power. On the other hand, family income has not been found statistically significant. The source of data for this study is the 1978 Survey of Survivor Families with Children conducted by the Social Security Administration.

Student Racial Atitudes And Perceptions Of Causal Events At Entry To Graduate Social Work Education, Larry E. Davis, Enola K. Proctor

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This study assessed the racial attitudes and perceptions of causal events of 174 graduate students at the time of their entry to social work training. Results indicate that social work students had more egalitarian attitudes than nonsocial work students and were more likely to attribute causality to environmental or external factors. black students were significantly more external than white students in tneir perceptions of causality. Some differences in racial attitudes and perceptions of causal events were found among social work students, depending upon area of practice specialization. Student attitudes and perceptions did not differ according to geographical regions. implications for …

Slicing The Pie: Classes And The Distributive Effects Of Post-Wwii U.S.Governmental Fiscal Policies, Joel A. Devine

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Time series analysis of the relative class income distributional consequences of postwar U.S. fiscal practices reveals that governmental revenue policies have had a procapital bias while state expenditures have tended to favor labor. The net impact of these processes has served to leave the marketgenerated income distribution largely intact, despite the historically unprecedented growth of the public sector during this period. Finally, in light of these findings, the distributive impact of the current administration's fiscal program are considered.

Book Reviews, Paul Adams

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

• Contradictions of the Welfare State - CLAUS OFFE - Reviewed by PAUL ADAMS - pp. 743
• The Rank and File Movement in Social Work - RICK SPANO - Reviewed by LESLIE LEIGHNINGER - pp. 746
• Women and Public Policies - JOYCE GELD - Reviewed by SUSAN MEYERS CHANDLER - pp. 748

Western News, August 30,1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Applications by new students continue to increase, 'Open Office Hours' sessions set, Chinese Fulbright Scholar to lecture here, State Department official to receive honorary degree, Baskerville-Robinson attends institute, Ho receives two academic appointments in China

Western News, August 9, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Gifts and grants totals reported, Board receives WMU Foundation report, Kundel named financial aid director, Collins-Bondon to be assistant to VP, Stillwell reappointed

The Westerner Vol. 5 No. 1, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Three faculty members receive Fulbright awards • Distinguished Alumni Award recipients announced • Statistician named to Love Canal panel • Library school to close by May 1985 • Michigan values its colleges • Alumna praised at Merze Tate Center dedication • Job-seekers helped • Bernhard-A self-reflection • Ramona Bernhard has played many roles • Thirty-eight faculty members retire in 1983-84 • Sports • We asked the deans how you can help: Private support is essential • Among Alumni • Alumnotes