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Western News, November 12, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Capital outlay budget requests total $110 million, University to seek 13.6 percent increase from state, GVSU; MSU and WMU announce agreement in GR, Dennison provides update on support program and Institute for Water Sciences to Board, Book by Siebels wins 'Choice' award, Curtis-Smith awarded 11th ASCAP award

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting November 6, 1987, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Recommendation re AIDS Policy
• Recommendation re Capital Outlay Budget Request for 1988/89
• Recommendation re 1988/89 General Fund Budget Requests and Program Revision Requests
• Recommendation re Endowment Investment Policy
• Recommendation re Cash Investment Policy
• Recommendation re 403b Investment Plan
• Recommendation re Plan 457 - Deferred Compensation
• Resolution re Capital Campaign Planning
• Recommendation re Naming of Sundial
• Recommendation re Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Architect's Report - Library and Computer Facility
• Power Plant Report
• Report on Institute for Water Sciences
• Remarks by the Provost …

Western News, November 5, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Sundial to be named for Haym Kruglak, Noted author to speak during Peace Education Week, Bookstore offers packaging/shipping services; customers can now send through United Parcel, Project to attack housing problems of handicappers, New computer system helps library patrons find background articles for research papers, Weaver writes on learning to read

Integrating Reading And Writing Lessons, Diana Scott, Carolyn L. Piazza

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In American schools reading and Writing are usually taught as separate subjects in the curriculum. This has been a convenient way to organize instruction even though for more than a century educators have advocated their integration. Research and pedagogy on integrating reading and writing (Chomsky, 1970; Loban, 1976; Smith, 1982) suggest "the facilitating effects of reading practice upon writing practice, and of writing practice upon reading skills" (Applebee, 1977; p. 536). Such proclamations have let to renewed interest and quests on the part of curriculum developers to design instructional programs that highlight relationships between expressive and receptive language skills.

Works Covered In Graduate Reading Reasearch Courses: Two Surveys, Daniel L. Pearce

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

What studies should be covered in a graduate reading research course? How should the course be structured? These are questions I considered before teaching a reading research course for the first time. An investigation of the literature found little on reading research courses. While some works identified important studies, articles, and books (Froese, 1981; Manzo, 1983; Pearce and Bader, 1980; and Singer, 1985), none specifically addressed reading research courses. Gentile, Kamil, and Blanchard's Reading Research Revisited (1983) identified studies and furnished a structure. The studies covered, however, appeared to be the editors' choices. In an attempt to answer questions about …

Western News, September 3,1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Carnegie Foundation classifies Western as unique in the state, Haenicke to recommend 6 percent salary adjustment pool for most P/As and C/Ts, WMU records largest grant total, WMU plays role in economic development, Burke tells task force on competitiveness, Falk and Kenig appointed as new chairpersons, Department established in College of Engineering

Western News, August 13, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Appeal issued to community for help with housing, Haenicke asks faculty; staff to help, Cuts needed; despite tuition hike, Board ratifies contract a month before faculty vote

A Study Of Automated Reasoning In A Brain Tumor Diagnosis Expert System, Aung Zaw Maung

Masters Theses

The objective of this study is to survey various theorem-proving methods and to evaluate how these methods can be applied as inference engines in a brain tumor diagnosis expert system.

Various applications of automated reasoning based on the resolution principle are discussed. Knowledge representations and inference mechanisms used in expert systems are also surveyed.

An actual application of this method for a medical diagnosis problem is implemented and explained, and the limitations of this approach and possible future enhancements are discussed.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 31, 1987, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Executive Session
• WMU-AAUP Contract
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Resolution re First of America Bank Account
• Recommendation re Insurance Facility Participation
• Recommendation re Wilbur Street Property (Seward)
• Recommendation re Fall Semester 1987 Tuition Schedule
• Resolution re Liquor License
• Recommendation re Establishment of Department of Aircraft and Automotive Engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Board Committee Reports
• Public Comments
• Lunch Recess
• Presentation re New College of Business Building
• Adjournment

Western News, July 2, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board tables motion for 9 percent tuition increase, AAUP negotiations begin this week, Nigerian sculptor in residence here, Krawutschke is new department head, Board promotes 27 faculty members

Article Index

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Index to articles in volume 27.

Reading Horizons Vol. 27, No. 4

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 27, issue 4.

Second Language Learners: Their Special Needs In Content Area Reading, Viola Flores, Nancy Hadaway

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Often teachers working with limited English Proficient (LEP), or non-English speaking individuals are at a loss as to how to help them succeed in the heavily content oriented secondary school. These students are more likely to encounter academic frustrations and retention; and as a result, they are more likely to drop out of school (Steinburg, Blinde, and Chan, 1984). Thus, teachers should consider developing strategies for effectively working with LEP students.

Teachers' Reactions To The Basal Reading Series Approach, Patricia K. Smith, Martin Saltz

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Since the advent of the McGuffy Readers, published between 1836 and 1844, basal reading series have increased in popularity, becoming the predominant approach to reading instruction. Chall (1967), Aukerman (1981), along with other educators, reported that 80 to 95% of classroom teachers used one or more basal series for reading inst ruction. A recent nationwide study by Smith/Saltz (1985) showed an increasing number of teachers, 95.4%, were using one or more basal series in their classrooms.

As a follow-up to the 1985 study, the authors asked classroom teachers who participated in the original survey to answer four brief background questions …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting June 19, 1987, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Recommendation re Revised 1986/87 General Fund Operating Budget
• Recommendation re Continuation of 1986/87 Budget into 1987/88
• Recommendation re Fall Semester 1987 Tuition Schedule
• Resolution re Liability Insurance Facility
• Recommendation re Addendum to Lease for Department of Corrections for Space Located at Linda Richards Building
• Resolution re First of America Loan
• Recommendation re Fraternity and Sorority Lease Renewals
• Recommendation re Islam Center Property Option
• Board Committee Reports
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment
• General Fund Budget 1986/87
• Remarks by President Diether H. Haenicke

Pathways To Fulfillment: Faculty Recognition Dinner 1987, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Pathways To Fulfillment

Faculty Recognition Dinner

June 6, 1987

Our Honored Guests:

• Frederick S. Bailey
• James R. Bliss
• Samuel I. Clark
• Paul E. Czuchna
• George G. Dales
• Philip S. Denenfeld
• D. P. S. Dwarikesh
• Richard E. Embertson
• Wallace F. Fillingham
• Daniel J. Fleischhacker
• Caryl P. Freeman
• Jack J. Frey
• Rex E. Hall
• Thomas C. Hardie
• Marjorie K. Ho
• Oscar H. Horst
• Gilbert R. Hutchings
• Maynard L. Kaufman
• Alice Kavanaugh
• Bruce A. Lloyd
• Reinhold Loeffler
• Cornelius Loew
• William M. McCabe
• Joseph C. McCully
• J. Donald Neill
• Roy Olton
• George Osmun
• Jack C. Plano
• Leo S. Rayl, Jr.
• Charles G. Risher
• Carl …

The Westerner Vol. 7 No. 6, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Two engineering programs added to regional offerings • Thirty-seven faculty members retire during 1986-87 after many years of dedicated service • Appointment of development administrator announced • Ten more prestigious Medallion Scholarships announced •and awarded • Michigan Bell executive named 1986 'volunteer of the year' • Endowed lectureship created • Having a will insures that your wishes are carried out • Seasons end for three sports; Western' s athletes turn in fine performances • Among Alumni • Planning is well on the way for Homecoming • Class of 1962 schedules silver anniversary reunion in conjunction with Homecoming • Alumnotes …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 24, 1987, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Recommendation re Ulps Property Option
• Recommendation re Weston Property Option
• Recommendation re Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates
• Revision of Condemnation Resolution
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Board Committee Reports
• Follow-up Report - Minority Purchasing
• Comments
• Adjournment
• Remarks by President Diether H. Haenicke

Western News, April 16, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Western representatives testify before Senate and House committees, Employers still face task of complying with 'Right-to-Know' law, First native American to receive doctorate, 1,510 to graduate; four to receive honorary degrees, Endowed lectureship in religion announced

Western News, April 9, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke says 'harmony and good relations' needed, Western expands services at Southwest center, Program helps participants clarify career goals, CIP organizes visit by Japanese professionals, New laboratory in Kohrman to aid in study of steam, Excitement filled the air the day Western became a university, Western selected as site for talented student program, Companies replacing self-service with personal touch

Western News, April 2, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Eight new $20,000 Medallion Scholarships established, MAGB to honor two students; two faculty members, Barnett to speak on importance of mentoring, Conference to focus on wife abuse, Events planned to celebrate 'Asia Week' April 6-10, Tour world at International Night

The Westerner Vol. 7 No. 5, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Pushing, pulling, twisting limits some product's usefulness, study says • Kellogg Foundation grant focuses on strengthening preparation of administrators • Investigating all financial aid options a must today • College of Health and Human Services has long tradition of service, academic excellence • Number of freshman applications up about 30 percent • 'Traditional' students becoming more 'nontraditional' • Choosing a good health club, requires expending energy • Dybek named one of thirteen Michiganians of the Year • Robots getting a bad rap because of improper use, robotics specialist says • Medical science could reverse trend toward sexual equality • …

Readability Formulas: A Necessary Evil?, Kathy Everts Danielson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

A readability formula is usually a mathematical equation that strives to relate the comprehension of the reader and the linguistic characteristics of the text. The purpose of this paper is to reflect upon some readability formulas and to propose that they be used only in perspective. Although these formulas are often considered a 'necessary evil,' they need not receive as much attention as they do. Readability formulas certainly should not be thought of as the ultimate instruments in measuring texts for grade levels. Too many factors which readability formulas do not address are more crucial to reading comprehension.

Computerized Searches On Articles Reporting Reading Research: A Closer Look, Florence E. Dehart, Leo W. Pauls

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

This article, which draws on examples supplied by previous studies involving fifty articles in the psycholinguistic literature [ 4], [5], [6], explores how the choice of terminology used in database records and in searches may actually impede retrieval, and it suggests compensatory measures.

Reading Horizons Vol. 27, No. 3

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 27, issue 3.

Western News, March 26, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Students help develop device to control flooding, Former agriculture head to keynote conference, New ties set up with German universities, Grant to fund SP A development, Maier to address Presidential Scholars, Two named to posts in business and finance division, Participants shed almost a ton in weight loss contest, Robots industrial advancement; not replacement for human workers, 'Traditional' students taking more time; becoming more like 'nontraditionals', Medical competition means good news for patients

Western News, March 12, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke condemns racism, says tuition hike 'a certainty' in remarks to Board of Trustees, Grants to strengthen school administrator preparation, New computerized system to speed up maintenance service request process, Wellness committee works with new smoking policy, Noted occupational therapist to speak, Scholar to speak on Gorbachev

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting March 6, 1987, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Committee Appointments
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Recommendation re Departmental Name Change
• Recommendation re Appointment of External Auditor
• Recommendation re Architect Selection - Maybee Hall
• Recommendation re Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates for 1987/88
• Recommendation re Liquor License
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Recommendation re Honorary Degrees
• Resolution re Recognition of WMU's 30th Anniversary as a University
• Board Committee Reports
• WMUK Report
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, Jan. 8,1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Computer fee proposal tabled to allow for discussion, Haenicke to conduct open office hours Jan. 13, College and its units celebrate anniversaries this year, Archer to speak at MLK banquet, WMU tour groups to visit Russia; Kenya and Ireland, Molde named Bronco football coach

Reading Horizons Vol. 27, No. 2

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 27, issue 2.