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Reaganism And The Poor Family: Life On Afdc After The Budget Cuts, Norman L. Wyers, Robert C. Holloway

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Recent changes in federal and state welfare policies have had negative consequences for public welfare recipients. This paper summarizes a study which focused on the impact of these policy changes on the AFDC population in the most populous region of Oregon. Of particular importance are the changes in income levels, employment, and social service utilization of recipients. Personal reactions of recipients are also reviewed, as are expectations for the future. The differential economic impact of the policy changes on various categories of recipients is stressed.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 10, No. 1 (March 1983)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Reaganism and the Poor Family: Life on AFDC After the Budget Cuts - NORMAN L. WYERS, ROBERT C. HOLLOWAY
• Will A Private War on Poverty Succeed? The Case of the St. Louis Provident Association - ROBERT H. LAUER, JEANETTE C. LAUER
• Racial Change or Racial Stabilization: Policy and Process at A Neighborhood Level - JOHN D. MORRISON
• The Service Orientations of Social Service Administrators: Towards a Normative Model - WALTER LAMENDOLA, PATRICIA YANCEY MARTIN
• Adult Foster Care: Its Tenuous Position on The Care Continuum - RUTH E. DUNKLE
• Social Workers Who Left the Profession: An Exploratory Study …

Racial Change Or Racial Stabilization: Policy And Process At A Neighborhood Level, John D. Morrison

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Housing segregation and integration are areas of great concern to all citizens. Public policy in the past favored segregation, and while formal policy now favors integration, relatively little is done to implement this policy.

Social science data in the area of residential integration have often been used to foster the status quo by misinterpretation or selective use. This paper reviews some of these data and suggests some principles for practitioners who wish to enhance the potential for integration.

A comprehensive view of a neighborhood should be taken rather than examining only racial factors. Families choose to enter or leave a …

The Service Orientations Of Social Service Administrators: Towards A Normative Model, Walter Lamendola, Patricia Yancey Martin

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The service orientations of 28 administrators of social service agencies are examined as part of a normative model of service delivery. Six service issues are identified, and their interrelationship is described and examined. The service orientation issues include: effectiveness, efficiency, responsiveness to constituency interests, agency autonomy, community involvement, and services integration. In part, the results show that, as a group, the executives rank effectiveness (or the setting and achievement of programmatic goals) as of greatest concern. Community involvement and responsiveness follow in importance. Efficiency ranks fourth and autonomy, fifth. Services integration is of least concern. Service orientation is examined in …

Book Reviews, Samuel R. Friedman, Gary P. Freeman, Susan Meyers Chandler

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

• The New Class War: Reagan's Attack On The Welfare State and Its Consequences by Francis Fox Piven and Richard A. Cloward. Reviewed by SAMUEL R. FRIEDMAN
• Social Service Politics In the United States and Britain by Willard C. Richan. Reviewed by GARY P. FREEMAN
• Mothers At Work: Public Policies In the United States. Sweden and China by Carolyn Teich Adams and Kathryn Teich Winston. Reviewed by SUSAN MEYERS CHANDLER

Western News, February 24, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: John G. Kemeny: Computer will 'invade' human life, 'Pirates of Penzance' musical will open Friday at Shaw for five performances, Task force investigating microcomputer group plan, The Deficit: A Monumental Challenge Faces Michigan, Handicap Awareness Week culminates Friday with faculty-staff simulating handicaps, U staff must keep their hospital; medical insurance records up to date at all times

Western News, February 17, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: John Kemeny to give two addresses; get degree, Canada Week speaker to talk here Monday, Black History Month schedule has remaining events, Jamake Highwater in residence here next week, Handicappers Awareness Week activities will begin here with wheelchair basketball, Prab president to speak at dinner Tuesday, Visiting Scholar Busch to speak here next week on chemistry topics; research, John E. Fetzer Business Development Center construction on schedule, Social Work workshop on women scheduled

Western News, February 10, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Computer expert John Kemeny to speak next week, Senate meeting hears grim facts on fiscal crisis, Imana Ujima to perform, Burrows one-woman show will be Wednesday, Ellinger to represent .U.S. at overseas confab

Western News, February 3, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Must 'come to grips' with crisis-Blanchard, Faculty Senate to nominate president; vice president candidates; hear fiscal report, Computers are vital tools in chemistry class, Trustees OK modified human research rules

Western News, January 27, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Edwards; Ludlow elected Board officers Friday, Kemeny to receive honorary degree, Callan appointed Distinguished University Professor, Presidents Council urges Blanchard to 'maintain, improve' higher ed support, Board grants emeritus status to Meagher; Travers, Schedule seminar in Israel from May 1 to 22, Callan named Distinguished University Professor

Wmu Board Of Trustee Minutes Annual Meeting January 21, 1983, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the December 17, 1982 Regular Meeting
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Election of Officers
• Appointment of External Auditor
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Resolution re Conference Center Liquor License
• Recommendation re Human Subjects Research Regulations
• Recommendation re Honorary Doctorate
• Board Committee Reports
• Public Comments
• Agenda Item No. 3
• Agenda Item No. 5
• Agenda Item No. 6
• Agenda Item No. 7
• Agenda Item No. 8
• Agenda Item No. 9
• Agenda Item No. 10
• Agenda Item No. 11
• Agenda Item No. 12
• Agenda Item No. 13
• Agenda Item …

Western News, January 20, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Wetnight to make statement to PSC today, Survey shows strong support for higher education, Ho writes book on Chinese economy growth, Neubig visiting professor at Ohio University, List winter semester psychology speakers

Western News, January 13, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New computer equipment eases student access, Deferral 'disheartening;' Bernhard says, Committees begin work on the examination of the University's current organization, WESTOPS aids Kalamazoo Realtor Board, Chicago high school principal MLK speaker, Second patent for stall margin indicator granted, November gifts; grants report includes one for Department of Computer Science

Western News, January 6, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Staffing levels to be reduced; Bernhard tells Board, Project EXCITE subject of UPI story in Free Press, Cain elected president of AAUP chapter here, Bernhard establishes two committees to examine University reorganization, 'Wise counsel' appreciated; Edwards tells Kemp at Kemp's last Board meeting Dec. 17, Hill appointed marketing chairperson, Bosco named director of Merze Tate Center, VanderMeulen granted retirement by Board

University Employee Service Recognition Program 1983, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club

• New Inductees
• Charters Members
• Twenty Years of Service
• Fifteen Years of Service
• Ten Years of Service

Educational Developmentalism In Nigeria: Education For The Masses Or Just Mass-Education?, William W. Cobern, Mohammad I. Junaid

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

In 1983 there was an impressive amount of education news in the media. The western papers and especially the American ones carried numerous articles on the strengths of educational programmes in various countries. There were often articles about strident, high-pressure schooling in Japan; and one read about the Soviet's extreme emphasis on science and, mathematics education. It was the start of the run-up year to elections in the United States and suddenly there was a deluge of campaign rhetoric about education. Both the Democrats and the Republicans deplored the sorry state of American education vis-à-vis the educational strength of America's …

Bulletin Western Michigan University: Undergraduate Catalog 1983-1985, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• Accreditation
• University Calendar
• Admission, Advising, and Career Education
• Student Fees
• Fees
• Residency
• Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Financial Aid Procedures
• Scholarships and Awards
• Student Loans
• Grant Programs
• Student Employment
• Student Services
• Miscellaneous Information
• Councils
• General Regulations
• Programs of Study
• Degrees and Curricula
• The Honors College
• International Education and Programs
• School of Library and Information Science
• College of Arts and Sciences
• 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 of Continuing Education
• The Directories
• Buildings and Grounds
• The Index

1983 Brown & Gold Western Michigan University, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Yearbooks (1906-1985)

• Pictures from across campus
• Pictures of Seniors

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 17, 1982, 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
• President's Report re University Staffing Resolution
• Recommendation re Reinvestment of Bond
• Board Committee Reports
• Public Comments

Western News, December 16, 1982, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Most U offices to close in 'experimental' recess period from Dec. 23 through Jan. 3, 10 outdoor steps areas to close for snow, Rayford lauds Italian printing industry, Chandler book creates hectic pace, Coe is new Alumni Association head, Hemphill is editor of paperback book on O.T

Western News, December 9, 1982, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Bernhard challenges AAUP report on staffing levels, UW total exceeds $38,000, UCCS maintenance phase to be in two steps, Minority Mentoring program is a success, 167 enrolled in EXCITE workshops

Western News, December 2, 1982, Western Michgan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 98 to be honored as members of 25 Year Club, 'Carmina Burana' cantata to have 250 performers, Burke assumes new duties as University coordinator of student recruitment activities, Reports on UCCS appeals determinations, Brown and Gold Day attracts many students

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

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Powell excited about Project EXCITE • State appropriates $1.2 million for pilot-plant expansion • General Fund budget set for 1982-82 • Different visions, different promises - Class of '32: The Hilltop Era • Sons of the Polish Revolution: The 50s and 60s • Sports • Among Alumni • Alumnotes • The Politics of the First Christmas

A Study Of Leisure Counseling Services For The Older Adult In Kalamazoo County, Linda Law Powell

Dissertations

The focus of this study was the community agencies and/or educational institutions in Kalamazoo County directly involved with older adults and their use of leisure time.

The purposes of this study were (a) to determine the types of organizations that provide leisure counseling services to older adults; (b) to determine the specific kinds of leisure counseling services provided for older adults; (c) to determine the problems that are related to the provision of leisure counseling services for older adults; (d) to determine the perceived need for leisure counseling services for older adults among organizations; (e) to determine the differences that …

Social Action Organization Participation And Personal Change In The Poor: Part I, Robert D. Herman

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Evidence bearing on the hypothesis that participation by the poor in social action organizations results in personal change is inconsistent and open to diverse interpretations. This paper first reviews that evidence and then takes the first step toward a substantive reconciliation of the apparently inconsistent evidence - the development of a typology of social action organization forms. The typology, which is derived from the literature on poverty and organizational analysis, incorporates the elements of (1) inclusion of the poor, (2) resource base of organizational sponsors, and (3) output goal orientation. The typology will be used in Part I I to …

The Perceived Effectiveness Of The Borgess Human Assistance Program As Measured By A Checklist Of Key Components, Kevin G. Clark

Masters Theses

This study investigated the success and perceived effectiveness of an employee assistance program. Phase I consisted of interviewing representatives of the ten companies that were the most frequent users of the program. Phase II examined the program's annual report. The results were tabulated and compared to a checklist of key components which gauge the effectiveness of a successful employee assistance program (Egdahl and Walsh, 1980). The evidence indicated that the program operates in accord with Egdahl and Walsh's checklist.

"Medical Democracy In A Health Systems Agency: The Role Of Staff", James Latimore

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The performance of consumers or laypersons in government programs has been studied extensively, usually from the standpoint of the control exercised by providers or other professionals, or correlative, what consumers need in order to be on an equal footing with the experts. At stake is lay control -i.e., democracy. This case study of one Health Systems Agency (HSA) in contrast, focuses attention on the crucial role of the HSA staff in the democratization of health care. Outcomes, such as cost-containment and allocation of resources, can be examined in terms of the staff's interests and the constraints of its multi-leveled environment. …

Current Training Needs In Public Social Services: Impact On Schools Of Social Work, David C. Pritchard

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

An empirically based study was designed to identify evolving training needs in public social services agencies which are in transition. The characteristics and capacity of these service delivery systems have been significantly altered by funding reductions and subsequent administrative redesign. Schools of social work preparing MSW's for future professional employment and also responsible for operating Title XX training projects need to be sensitive to emerging trends. Specific areas of skills and knowledge requiring greater educational and training emphasis were reported. Curricula planning and development needs to be responsive as social work roles and responsibilities are changing in the marketplace. Concern …

Scientific Ideologies And Conceptions Of Drinking Behavior And Alcoholism, Keith M. Kilty

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Conventional explanations of drinking behavior and alcoholism suffer from serious inadequacies, due in large part to their unquestioning acceptance of certain assumptions about the effects of alcohol on human behavior that are rooted in moral prescriptions. That is, most contemporary models of drinking behavior assume that the consumption of alcohol leads to the loss of inhibitions or self-control, ultimately leading to behaviors that are not predictable by either the drinker or society. This perspective has become so deeply ingrained in the social scientific literature that it is no longer even perceived as hypothetical; instead, it has taken on the character …

Teaching General Behavior Modification Performance Skills With Written Instructions, James D. Cowart

Dissertations

Two experiments examined the effects of training with written instructions on trainees' use of general behavior modification performance skills. In Experiment I, the behavior modification skills of two groups of trainees were assessed in scripted roleplay sessions. Each group participated in differing numbers of baseline sessions before training was presented. Training consisted of studying a set of written rules and examples. Only after training did the trainees demonstrate improved skills. Since the "child" behaviors which were presented during roleplay sessions were all different from one another, the trainees' performance demonstrated generality of the effects of training across "child" behaviors. The …