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A Comparative Study Of High And Low Achieving Inner-City African-American Sophomore Males’ Expectations Of Self, In-School And Out-Of-School Support, John L. Jackson Sr.

Dissertations

Academic and personal successes and failures of young inner-city African- American males are invariably linked to the dynamics of family life, societal acceptance, economic and political opportunities and participation, and cultural expressions and peculiarities. Additionally, there may be other important factors, such as personal meanings, present and projected insecurities, differing values, hopes, and so forth, which may be highly contributive to determining the extent to which these youngsters perceive their chances of succeeding in the larger society. The implication here is that academic and other life successes are not only depended on individual responsibility and commitment, but also the supportive …

Spatial Visualization And Leadership In Teaching Multiview Orthographic Projection: An Alternative To The Glass Box, Mark A. Curtis

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of using one instructional method versus another in teaching multi view orthographic projection to college students possessing varied spatial visualization abilities. Two instructional methods were used: (1) the traditional hinged glass box method and (2) an unconventional method in which an object is placed in the middle of a bowl/ hemispheric shape where the front view of the object is seen by looking directly into the bowl. Other views are developed by sliding the object along the surface of the bowl until they are at right angle to the viewer's …

On Planar Routing Of Multi-Terminal Nets In Vlsi Physical Design, Jahangir A. Hashmi

Masters Theses

In this thesis, we study two problems related to the physical design of VLSI circuits. One problem is related to the VLSI global routing and the other is related to the detailed routing in a bounded region.

We consider the routing of multiple multi-terminal nets on a single layer. We suggest a new approach for this problem. Our approach is based on simultaneously finding a forest of k non-intersecting spanning trees. We present an O(n^3) algorithm for finding two spanning trees corresponding to two nets on a single layer.

We also study the problem of finding a minimum Steiner tree …

Groundwater Studies Near The Dowagiac Landfill Area, Dowagiac, Michigan, Using Seismic Resistivity Methods, Saiful B. Baharom

Masters Theses

Groundwater contamination has occurred in the vicinity of the Dowagiac landfill, Dowagiac, Michigan. The groundwater has been degraded by the presence of organic hydrocarbons, trichloroethylene in particular. At least two aquifers are thought to be present in the area with the upper unconfined aquifer being contaminated while a lower confined aquifer remains uncontaminated. This lower aquifer is thought to be protected from above by a clay layer. A combined geophysical survey consisting of seismic refraction and electrical resistivity surveys was conducted to determine the continuity and thickness of this clay layer as well as the extent of the contamination. A …

The Relationship Between The Styles Of Leadership Of Superintendents And The Effectiveness Of School Districts In Puerto Rico, Carlos Jose Cortes

Dissertations

This study investigated the relationship between a superintendent's style of leadership and the effectiveness of the school district as measured in the Education Department of Puerto Rico.

The style of leadership of the superintendents was analyzed using the Leader Behavior Analysis II-Self (LBAII, Blanchard, Hambleton> Zigarmi, & Forsyth, 1990) questionnaire. The effectiveness of the school districts was measured using students' dropout rate, 12th grade students' graduation rate, and students' scores on three standardized tests (mathematics, English, and Spanish). The data for measuring district effectiveness were correspondent to the 1988-89 school year.

The Education Department of Puerto Rico has 100 superintendents. …

Calcite Cementation Of Pleistocene Glacial Deposits In Southwest Michigan, Robert Lee Tolliver

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

A Survey Of Computer Use In Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Sites, Martha E. Parks

Masters Theses

Eighty-three Western Michigan University occupational therapy fieldwork sites were surveyed to determine: (a) extent of computer use, (b) diagnostic categories with which computers are used, (c) extent of computer knowledge of registered occupational therapists (OTRs), and (d) adequacy of computer knowledge of fieldwork students. Forty-seven (56.6%) of the 83 surveys were returned. OTRs at 36 (76.6%) of the 47 sites currently use computers. Word processing is the most common way in which these OTRs use computers. The most common clinical use of computers is perceptual/motor assessment and treatment, while the most common research use of computers is for report writing. …

The Application Of A Statistical Trend Analysis Program To Ground-Water Quality Monitoring Data From Eight Western Michigan Solid Waste Landfills, Amy Decosta Lachance

Masters Theses

A statistical analysis and interpretation of ground-water chemistry data from eight landfills in Western Michigan was performed. Data were collected over approximately the past ten years, pursuant to the requirements of Michigan's Solid Waste Management Act. A statistical regression model was used to reduce the data to identifiable trends and estimated magnitudes. These results were analyzed with respect to each landfill's characteristics and hydrogeological setting. Comparisons were made concerning the landfills' relative potential for environmental harm. Also, the effectiveness and applicability of this model to the analysis of ground-water monitoring data was assessed.

It was concluded that this analysis and …

Hydrogeologic Characterization Of A Multi-Aquifer System At Station 11 In Kalamazoo, Michigan, Linda G. Jones

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the hydraulic connection between the upper and lower confined glacial drift aquifers. The results of this study are based primarily upon the geologic profiles, a comparison of the head differences within each aquifer, potentiometric surfaces and different lag times for precipitation to reach each aquifer.

Results of the aquifer test showed that the upper confining layer pinches out in the western part of the well field. This area also provided significant recharge to the well field during the aquifer test. Data collected during the aquifer test and the increases in water levels …

Graph Theory Based Routing Algorithms, Bo Wu

Masters Theses

In this thesis, we study two VLSI layout problems.

We investigate the Minimum-Bend Single Row Routing Problem in which the objective function is to minimize the number of doglegs (or blends) per net. Our approach uses a graph theoretic representation in which an instance of the Single Row Routing Problem is represented by three graphs, an overlap graph, a containment graph and an interval graph. Using this graph representation, we develop three algorithms for minimum-bend single row routing problem.

We present a three-layer over-the-cell router (ICR-3) for the standard cell design style based on a new cell model which assumes …

Western News, March 26, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Belson helps resolve concerns as University ombudsman, Pisaneschi says WMU contributes to health of community, Anthropologist to speak on 'relevant mysteries' as part of Mircea Eliade Lectures on Religion

Western News, March 19, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Effective planning key to University's future, Haenicke tells Faculty Senate, Five construction contracts awarded for work on recreation, intercollegiate athletics project, Barnhart named acting director of placement, Belson reappointed as University ombudsman, Scholars to gather for conference on Europe; Levin to deliver keynote speech March 23, Students and seniors will kick up their heels at fourth annual Senior Prom on Wednesday

Western News, March 12, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke presentation on March 12 senate agenda, Ceremony planned to mark start of$50 million project, Month-long festival to celebrate works of Shakespeare, Get a jump on good health during 'Spring Into Wellness', Mad Hatters' performance, Race to Access set in observance of Handicapped Awareness Days, GLAD events planned to promote understanding

Western News, February 27, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke proposes options for consideration in dealing with tight budget, Students gain health care experience in rural communities, Students to spend 'alternative spring break' working on community service projects, Scott, Lyons selected for 'Woman of the Year' award, Two well-known speakers to give keynote addresses at minority leadership conference

Western News, February 20, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Speedy supercomputer to aid in groundbreaking research, Architects support feasibility of park, Satellite uplink opens window to global communication, WMU race team again seeking 'sun' more for the road, WMUK-FM garners five top news awards in Michigan Association of Broadcasters contest, Better communication could reduce burnout, solve nursing shortage, says faculty member, Pulitzer Prize-winning author to read from work, 'lead seminar on children's literature Feb. 26, Student-run restaurant open in Kohrman Hall

Western News, February 13, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New council among amendments proposed for senate, Sen. Carl Levin to present keynote address at March 23-24 conference on 'The New Europe', Participants chosen for career development program, Three c~ndidates for director of proposed School of Nursing to make presentations, Gifts and grants received during December up over amounts received a year ago this time, Pending agreement on lost foam casting represents first foray into patent transfer, Board approves appointment of Carol Stamm, Roehrick named acting chairperson of theatre, Voyage on the Great Lakes could be the ticket to learning about maritime history; nautical science

Reviews: Professional Materials, Robert Hafner, Elizabeth Gibboney, Sherry R. Myers, Jeanne M. Jacobson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Science Learning: Processes and Applications. Carol Minnick Santa and Donna E. Alvermann (Eds.) 1991. Books for Children and Young Adults: The Day Patch Stood Guard; The Day Veronica Was Nosy; The Day Sidney Ran Off; The Day the Ducks Went Skating; The Pumpkin Man and the Craft Creeper; Monster Goes to School; Monster's Birthday Hiccups; Fast Forward; Reynard the Fox; Androcles and the Lion and Other Aesop's Fables; Tales of Edgar Allen Poe; Oscar Wilde: The Happy Prince and Other Stories

School-Based Staff Development To Encourage Reading In Elementary And Middle Schools, Linda Mixon Clary

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Recent educational reports, conferences, and articles have urged schools to allow students to read more than the seven to eight minutes per day currently allocated in many schools. Unfortunately, the basic skills emphasis of the last several years has drawn our attention away from emphasizing wide reading in school and allowing school time for students to read. This article contains several ideas for staff developers to use in helping schools plan how to encourage wide readings.

Expanding Horizons, Sharon Crawley, Linda Jones Mccoy, Victoria Hammett, Mary P. Deming, Maria Valeri-Gold

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Mother Goose is Alive and Culturally Relevant; Predictable Books in a Middle School Class Writing Program; Computers and the Developmental Learner

Western News, January 30, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU/KVCC partnership boosts transfer rate for minority students, Device could help hearing impaired with telephone talk, Events planned in celebration of Black History Month, Search for dean of business college under way; committee plans to recommend finalist by April, Faculty members share their expertise with talented high school students

Western News, January 16, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: 1991 recycling efforts net 336 tons of paper and cardboard, University has 'wiggle room' in charting its futures, Public events planned to commemorate King birthday, Levin to focus on economic implications of educationally at-risk students in Jan. 22 lecture, Miller to be honored as 1992 'Man of the Year', Brewer writes atlas with nature center authors on 215 breeding bird species in Michigan, University earns more than $250,000 each in gifts and grants during November; board learns, Blasch honored for contributions

Western News, January 9, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Renovation to result in road changes; office relocations, Wolpe to discuss Cold War, alienation in Clark Lectures, Citizens group formed to support public higher education, Coyne honored as advocate for students with Distinguished Service Award from trustees, Retirement options for p/tJa staff members include incentive window and supplement plan, Stamm to direct budget and allocation process as executive assistant in academic affairs office, Beam book provides pointers on preparing successful reports for students and professionals

Chaos And Order, Mystery And Knowledge, The Beautiful And Mundane: College Student Conceptualizations Of Nature, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

What do students believe about the world around them? Hawkins (1983) suggested that young students can have a difficult time understanding heliocentrism because their personal experience is literally geocentric. What this illustrates is that meaningful learning in the science classroom presupposes students who enter with beliefs about the world compatible with science as it is taught in the classroom. The study of student beliefs (or for that matter, teacher beliefs) at fundamental levels is the study of worldview (Cobern, 1991a). The research reported here was an interpretive study of beliefs about nature, a delimitation of worldview, held by women college …

Different Perspectives On The Natural World: Biology Professors And Their Students, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

The science classroom is the location of complex interactions between students, teacher, curriculum, and environment. These interactions can lead to conflict where the various factors pertaining to students, teacher, curriculum, and environment are at odds. Interest in these types of conflicts has led to numerous studies of classroom processes including those concerned with gender, ethnicity, religion, and language (e.g., Fraser, 1989). Worldview is a factor of more recent interest to researchers and is at an early stage of methodological development and nascent investigation (Cobern, 1991c). Pertaining to the classroom, worldview research focuses on the fundamental beliefs held by teachers and …

Institutional Data Reference Book (1992-93), Western Michigan University

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The Jury, Bryan Charles

Calliope (1954-2001)

No abstract provided.

Calliope, Manuscript Day 1992

Calliope (1954-2001)

No abstract provided.

Western Michigan University Graduate Catalog 1992-1994, 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

The Westerner Vol. 12 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Ethics becoming standard discussion topic in tomorrow's college classrooms • Various faculty members teach courses incorporating ethical issues • University News in Brief • WMU dedicates new building to house business departments • Major gifts and pledges to continue excellence at Western Michigan University • Alumni Association announces 1991 Alumni Teaching Excellence Award winners • Amateurism, commercialism among ethical issues challenging Olympic ideal

Faculty Senate Yearbook, 1992-93, Wmu Faculty Senate

WMU Faculty Senate Yearbooks

No abstract provided.