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Western News, November 16, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Junior High Students Visit, Dedicate Student Services Building, Electrostatics Program Monday, Who Killed Jack Kennedy?, Who's Who Selects 45 Students, Cite Lowrie Among State's Top Women, Police Promotions Announced, French Historian To Visit Here, Hunger Week Programs Today, Western Hosts Central on TV, Allen Memorial Services Today

Western News, November 9, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University Nears United Way Goal, International Travel/Study Night Set, Great-Lakes Specialist Here, Medieval Publication Released, Storyteller Gives Talk, UT Costumes; Play Nominated, Accounting Control Expert To Visit, Concert To Honor Franz Schubert, 'Sound of Music' Is Coming, Ferris Skates Here Friday, Harriers in NCAA Qualifying Meet

Western News, November 2, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New Freshmen; Transfers Visit, Flu Shots Available, Student Affairs Administrators Meet, Mechanics Teachers Meet on Campus, Aboriginal Australia Is Lecture Topic, ERA Workshop Here Saturday, Energy Lecture Time Changed, Name Paper Foundation Officers, Hite Report Author Visits Here Nov. 14, State Field Hockey Here, Hockey Broncos Open at Home

University Magazine Vol. 4 No. 3, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1963-1980)

• 'And lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them ... '
• On Campus
• Homecoming Highlights
• Teaching Excellence Award Recipients Recognized
• Periscope On People
• Bronco Sports
• Alumni News
• Annual Fund Committee Encourages Alumni Support
• Minority Alumni Identified
• Foundation Officers Re-elected
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam

Informal Support Systems For The Aged: Limitations And Issues, Marjorie Buckholz

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The need for community social services to enable older persons to remain in their homes has been well documented (Gold, 1974; Lohman, 1978; Atchley, 1977; Blenkner, 1977). Inspite of a growing service industry and professional corps of helpers, it does not reach the growing numbers of elderly, especially the older-elderly who are most likely to be frail (Gold, 1974; Lohmann, 1978; Heyman and Polansky, 1977). The aged share of the population has grown relative to the younger age group. In 1900, 6.4% of the U. S. population was 60 years or older; in 1975, it had increased to 14.8% (U. …

Age, Race, Life Conditions, Use Of Social Welfare Services And The Morale Of The Elderly, Mary L. Waring, Jordan I. Kosberg

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Although concerned professionals such as Kutner (1956), Cumming (1961), and Lawton (1972), have made strong beginnings in researching the psychological functioning of the elderly, only a few have explored the social and medical conditions of the aged, and especially their use of social welfare services, as these relate to a sense of well-being. Streib (1956) and Maddox (1968) were among the first to relate life-long patterning of social activity to later social activity and life satisfaction. Carp (1966), in a controlled study of housing, reported that housing did not affect the morale of low and middle income elderly. Lawton and …

Preparing Social Work Practitioners To Work With And In Behalf Of Older Adults, Margaret E. Hartford

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Practice in the field of social gerontology is one of the developing frontiers in social work. Now and in the foreseeable future, services with a population that is growing older will be a rapidly expanding field of practice. Many of the programs for older adults are multidisciplinary and demand collaboration among several professions and services. In some instances social work is and will be the central organizing force assuming administrative responsibility. In other instances social workers are collateral with several professions, and in still others social work services are an adjunct to another service profession, such as medicine nursing, urban …

Differential Aspects Of Assessment And Intervention In Social Work Practice With The Elderly And Their Families, Barbara Silverstone

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

So much in our society separates the rest of us from the old that a discussion of the differential aspects of practice with the elderly and their families (many of whom are aging) runs the risk of being redundant as well as a concealed endorsement of the professional biases which afflict us all. The truth of the matter is that important differences do exist between social work practice with the old and with younger generations, differentials which emanate from a sound gerontological knowledge base. Although the similarities far out-weigh the discrepancies, failure to recognize or delineate these differences has resulted …

Racial Differences In The Confident Relationship, Ruth E. Dunkle

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Numerous researchers have studied the black family in American society. Unfortunately, too few have focused on the role of the family in the life of the elderly. In this paper it is my intention to focus on the strengths and weaknesses of the black family and, in particular, on the black family member as confidant.

Frazier, in a book, The Black Family, edited by Robert Staples, discusses the character of the black family during the various stages of its development. He purports that the black family has been affected by the social isolation of blacks in American society. Frazier believes …

Home Support Services And The Ecology Of Aging, Abraham Monk

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Home support services for the aged are emerging as a primary concern in the Title XX planning proposals put forth by states and localities. This is not surprising when one considers that Title XX guidelines require the setting of priorities among non-cash benefit programs that help insure the individual's self-sufficiency within his or her normal environment.

All services under Title XX must relate to one or more of five objectives for the individual client: economic independence; self care; prevention or remedy of neglect, abuse or other conditions which lead to dependence; intermediate community based care and, as a last resort …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 5, No. 6 (November 1978)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Introduction - pp. 763
• Home Support Services and the Ecology of Aging - ABRAHAM MONK - pp. 765
• Informal Support Systems for the Aged: Limitations and Issues - MARJORIE BUCKHOLZ - pp. 773
• Age, Race, Life Conditions, Use of Social Welfare Services and the Morale of the Elderly - MARY L. WARING and JORDAN I. KOSBERG - pp. 701
• Organizational Analysis of Institutions for the Aged - ZEV HAREL - pp. 792
• Volunteer Support for the Institutionalized Elderly - HAROLD ZEPELIN and JANET STUTZMAN - pp. 802
• Policy Analysis and Older People: A Conceptual Framework - JOHN …

Volunteer Support For The Institutionalized Elderly, Harold Zepelin, Janet Stutzman

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

A neglected topic in discussions of services for the institutionalized elderly seems to be the question of whether the residents of nursing homes are receiving adequate support from volunteers. Undoubtedly, voluntarism is playing an important part in the provision of services and emotional support for the aged population, among them the elderly that are institutionalized. But because of the child-centeredness and youth-orientation of American society, it is possible that work with the elderly may not be attracting volunteers in proportion to the needs of this population. This may be especially true of the elderly in institutions because work with this …

Policy Analysis And Older People: A Conceptual Framework, John E. Tropman, Jane Mcclure

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The policy sciences, says Harold Lasswell, require "clarification of goals, analysis of conditions, project of future developments, and invention, evaluation, and selection of alternatives."1 This rocess is imbued with values and often these values lie unrecognized.3 Both personal values of the individual analyst and social values of the Society can be and often are involved. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate four policy problems involved in analyses concerning the elderly, and to suggest some additional considerations which would bring these problems into the open and aid in specification and focusing of policy research in this area. While only …

On Being Socialized Out Of The Human Sexual Response In The Later Years, Dan Rubenstein

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

We now know, with the conclusive findings of the Masters and Johnson study of sex with elderly, that maintaining the "regularity of sexual expression coupled with adequate physical well being and healthy mental orientation to the aging process will combine to provide a sexually stimulative marriage [and/or relationships]. This climate will, in turn, improve sexual tension and provide a capacity for sexual performance that frequently may extend to and beyond the 80-year age level" (Masters and Johnson, 1968, p. 279).

This acknowledgement has ended the long silence and may well herald the beginning of the throwing off of the shackles …

The Fear Of Crime By The Elderly: Issues And Consequences, Mark Pogrebin, G. Nicholas Pijoan

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Most of the recent literature concerning the elderly and crime has been concentrated in the area of victimization. Such subjects as the elderly's vulnerability to crime, types of crimes committed against older members of the community, income level of the victims, and residential indicators, are some of the important variables that have been studied in order to better understand the patterns of crime as it affects older citizens.

Although it is believed that the foregoing factors are essential in order to gain knowledge which will inform us as to the nature of criminal victimization against the elderly, it also seems …

Western News, October 26, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Arms Control Expert Visits This Campus, Paper Industry Leaders Here, Energy Specialist To Lecture, Miss Black WMU Contest Thursday, Western Hosts Music Festival, Legal Ed.; Academic Program Review Directors Approved, Radio Satellite Receiver Okayed, Jose Greco Plays Count Dracula Here, U. Foundation Elects Directors, Capital Request Totals $27.7 Million, Library Employs Detective, Brennan Granted Emeritus Status, Travers Reviews a Century Of Educational Research

1978-1981 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

No abstract provided.

Western News, October 19, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Travers, Woods Give Faculty Scholar Programs Next Week, Teaching Excellence Recognized, Women Encouraged for Apprenticeships, Banking Expert Visits Campus, Caroline Bird Visits Campus, Sociology Film Series Tuesdays, African Art Exhibit Here, National Orientation Directors Meet Here Next Week, Grid Broncos Host Eastern, U. Observes Handicap Days

Western News, October 12, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Crazy' Homecoming Planned, Faculty To Vote Tuesday On Proposed 3-Year Contract, Chicano-Latino Day Tuesday, Blackstone Magic Show· Returns Oct. 28, Problem Solving Workshop Planned, South African Program Monday, Parents' Day Program Set, Faculty Can Get Student Assistants, Goldfarbs' Book On Spiritualism

Western News, October 5, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: EngFest Here Friday, Unveil 'Wall of Distinction', United Way Has Expanded, Health Education Symposium Here, Career Day Is Underway, Students Conduct Phonathon, Bioenergetics Workshop Set, u. Symphony, Guest Soloist Perform Oct. 8, Personnel Department Memo, Smythe Is 1st U. Attorney, Western Hosts Conferences On Services for Elderly, Broncos, Persell Invade Kent State

The Illiteracy Concept: Defining The Critical Level, Faite Royjier-Poncefonte Mack

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Available evidence indicates that the state of reading in 1977 is no better than it was at the turn of the decade.

Reading Horizons Vol. 19, No. 1

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 19, issue 1.

Content Area Textbooks--Waste Not…, Sandra L. Robinson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In helping students to read content area textbooks, there are Four Basic Areas of Concern: Word Recognition, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Study Skills.

Game Books For Reading Instruction, Carol J. Hopkins, Alden J. Moe

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Books which contain directions on how to construct and use games for reading skill development are popular with teachers because they contain practical suggestions for classroom activities. There are matters related to the selection and purchase of such books with which the teacher should be familiar; those matters are discussed here.

Western News, September 28, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlight: Western Hosts Little Siblings, United Way Drive Begins, Career Day Next Thursday, Couples Workshop Deadline Today, Set Research Travel Deadlines, Eastern Faculty Ratify Contract, Ferris Enters Fact Finding, $15.1 Million Fine Arts Building Gains Legislative Approval, Personnel Department Memo, Assertiveness Workshop Set, Admissions Staff 'On the Road'

Western News, September 21, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Plan In-Service Courtesy Seminar, Faculty Negotiations Resume; Stress Public Responsibility, China Is Friday Discussion Topic, Garland Heads State Conference, Western To Develop National Depreciation; Salvage System, Seek Who's Who Nominees, The Acting Company Presents 'Romeo and Juliet,' 'Antigone', Admissions Staff Changes Made, Student Aid Up 10 Percent, Campus Watch Bulletin #3, Approve Personnel Appointments, VanZee Granted Emeritus Status

Western News, September 7,1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Ratification Vote Today, Van Services Handicapped, Trustee Emeritus Stocker Dies, Seek Internal Dean Applicants, Dance Classes Available, Speech Pathology Workshop Begins, Transportation Tech Gets $2,500 Gift, Assertiveness Workshop Set, NEH Summer Stipends Available, Broncos Host Illinois State, Computer Program Assists Severely Physically Disabled

Western News, September 14, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'State of U' Report Given, Bargaining May Resume Tuesday, Kinsey Update Is Sexuality Series Topic, 'Who Should Play God' Author Visits, Western Is Regional Elderhostel .Center, Gerontology Has Speaker Series, Occu-Rap Seminar Series Resumes, Gerontology Has Speaker Series, 'State of University' Text, Enrollment, Continuing Education Studies, Administrative Evaluations Announced, Doc Severinsen Opens Patron's Choice Series, 'Libraryese' Can Be Disturbing, Reading; Writing; Tutoring Help Is Available

Administrative Thinking On Youth And Youth Programs, John F. Longres, Norman Wyers

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Administrators have a lot of influence over the nature of youth programs. Because of this, their thinking on the causes of delinquency, the nature of ideal youth programs, and the role of youth workers were tapped. In the past, people in the field of delinquency have been accused of assuming an individual, personal problem or deficiency point of view. This study of administrators in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area suggests that, while some evidence for a more social structural understanding exists, in general the individual problem perspective prevails. An explanation for the persistence of a personal problem perspective is advanced …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 5, No. 5 (September 1978)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Women's Groups As Alternative Human Service Agencies - CLAUDETTE McSHANE, M.S.W - pp. 615
• The Transition: An Historical-Materialist Perspective on Social Welfare and Social Work Practice - THOMAS KEEFE, DSW - pp. 627
• Problems Inherent In Multi-Service Delivery Units - ARNOLD J. KATZ - pp. 644
• Administrative Thinking on Youth and Youth Programs - JOHN F. LONGRES, PH.D. & NORMAN WYERS, DSW - pp. 662
• New Left Organizers and the Poor - MILES H. WHITNEY & PAUL J. CHAMPAGNE - pp. 678
• A Comparison of Factors Associated with Past Use, Projected Use, and Perceived Community Need for …