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An Analysis Of The Content And Methods Of Instruction At Michigan Institutions That Prepare Principals, Thomas E. Engel

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to analyze the content and the methods of instruction of programs that prepare principals in Michigan. The study sought to answer three specific questions: (1) To what extent do the programs develop the generic skills required of principals? (2) To what extent do the programs develop the specific skills required of principals? (3) What are the dominant methods of instruction used in the programs?

The study was conducted using the rating exercises recommended in the NASSP's 1985 monograph Performance-Based Preparation of Principals. At each of five Michigan universities, a team of raters were asked …

The Implementation Of A Generalized Database Directory, Claudia Helms-Vaccaro

Masters Theses

This paper presents the use of an index made up of a single B+ tree connected at its leaf nodes to a lower set of B+ trees--a multitree. It may be utilized to index dense or non-dense attributes of a file. An extra benefit of this structure is the ability to store a secondary attribute value for use when searching the index, often decreasing accesses and time required to complete the search.

Improved efficiency over current indices, such as conventional B+ trees or inverted files, is evaluated.

A Content Comparison Of Nontechnical Curricula For Engineers, Bryan Lynn Lundgren

Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to compare and critique the nontechnical curricula content of three Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degree program model curricula. Curricula content areas that are similar were critiqued by employers of engineers. Model curricula importance and first year BSE nontechnical skill performance were rated by engineering supervisors. The main postulate is that differences among actual, model, and employer-desired nontechnical curricula are factors that may influence curricula change in engineering education. A secondary purpose was to investigate whether the proportion of nontechnical courses to total required courses in BSE college degree programs changed between 1975 …

The Effect Of Study Skills Training On The Academic Performance Of Learning Disabled Students In Mainstream Classes, Kathleen M. Allen

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Western News, May 18,1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Blanchard names two new trustees; reappoints Edwards, Five academic units joined to form new School of Community Health Services, Senate approves revised policy on political activities, Chandler receives Liberty Bell Award

Western News, May 4, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University seeks $55 million in 'The Campaign for Excellence', Shaw design work goes to GR firm, Takeda receives honorary degree, Contracts awarded for summer work on residence halls; Elmwood Apartments, Abdul-Mutakallim named custodial manager, Dream becomes reality with Honors College building, Library/ computer center complex will be new campus focal point, Donewald named new men's basketball coach, DeVries named to planned giving position

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 21, 1989, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Remarks by the Chair
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Recommendation re Honorary Degree
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Naming of the Honors College
• Amendments - Paper Technology Foundation
• Organizational Change - College of General Studies
• Establishment of School of Community Health Services
• Student Assessment Fee
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates for 1989/90
• Vehicle Registration Rates
• Construction Contract - Elmwood Apartments
• Construction Contract - College of Business Building
• Contract - Residence Hall Interiors (Draper, Siedschlag, and Burnhams)
• Construction Contract - Bernhard Center Cafeteria …

Western News, April 6, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: WMU plays 'central and powerful role' in economy, Tours to embark to France; England; Spain and Kenya, Nassar named to career planning post

Resistivity And Seismic Refraction Surveys Applied To A Groundwater Investigation In Richland Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Homa Moaddel

Masters Theses

Many geophysical methods are increasingly being applied in investigations of contaminated sites. Among the most popular ones are resistivity and seismic refraction techniques.

In this study seismic refraction utilizing a twelve channel digital seismograph and hammer impact source provided records that have given important information about the subsurface layers. Along the same traverses, the Schlumberger resistivity method was applied at selected points. An AC digital resistivity system with a separate uncoupled transmitter (50 watts) and receiver was applied to obtain these measurements.

Geoelectrical cross-sections provided information about the variation in thickness of important layers within the glacial drift aquifer system. …

Specified Subgraphs And Subgraph-Defined Parameters In Graphs, Karen S. Holbert

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Coefficients Of Multiple Determination Based On Rank Estimates, Lee D. Witt

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of High Dimensional Data, Ravishankar Swamy

Masters Theses

Projection of a high dimensional data set into a two dimensional subspace can lead to very interesting projections. Note that P dimensional data can be projected onto P orthogonal two dimensional planes, which completely determines the original data. Two dimensional orthogonal projections can be analyzed for patterns in several ways.

In this work we will be trying to explore an unknown P dimensional data set by comparing its test projections with a set of standard patterns. A set of P dimensional data is transformed into K.K grid counts and the whole process of recognition is done using these K.K grid …

Western News, March 30,1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Center to continue evaluation of urban development, Molde 's Marauder moving tickets, Fenton named 'Woman of the Year', Greenberg selected for teaching recognition program

Western News, March 23,1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: State legislators receptive to University testimony, Community service unit changes name; Kalamazoo urban planner becomes head, Author of 'The Greenlanders' to discuss work, Cable series to focus on new view of intelligence

Application Of Image Analysis To Recycled Fiber Characteristics, Evert W. Vanderberg

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

The purpose of this thesis was to determine if crimp could be measured in virgin and recycled Kraft softwood. Comparisons of the physical property data and the crimp values were also to be done.

The results for this thesis showed that crimp is not an important property of the softwood used. Because of this the comparisons of data could not be done. More research must be done to determine if the sampling methods that used are valid and if crimp can be found in other fiber types.

Western News, March 16, 1989, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Senate asks for revision of policy on politics, Haenicke testifies in first round of budget hearings, Board approves Liggett; Goes and Farrell for positions in business and finance, McKinney named associate dean in education, Feminist scholar selected to head Women's Center, Child-resistant packaging to be shown in Washington, Half million dollar grant to support groundwater education center

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting March 3, 1989, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Tribute to Trustee Howard
• Remarks by the President
• Women's History Month Proclamation
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Naming of the College of Business
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates
• Vehicle Registration Rates
• Foundation Bylaws
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment
• Bylaws - Western Michigan University Foundation

Western News, March 2, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Alumni express satisfaction with their experience, WMU 'responsive' to need of blacks; other minorities; says former administrator, Faculty members breathe new life into journal, Hoover biographer to speak, No alcohol; no smoke and limited visitation to be offered as options in residence halls

Worldview Theory And Science Education Research: Fundamental Epistemological Structure As A Critical Factor In Science Learning And Attitude Development, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

This research paper war originally presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, March 1989. This research was funded by a grant from the Sid Richardson Endowment at Austin College.

Some of the most interesting work currently being done in science education research is with scientifically misconceived ideas about the causes and mechanisms of natural phenomena, or as it is more simply referred to, misconception research. This type of research can be dated as early as the sixties (see Kuethe, 1963; Boyd, 1966); but it came into its own with the 1983 …

When Is Statistical Significance Meaningful? A Practice Perspective, Robert W. Weinbach

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Statistically significant relationships may be quite small in the absolute sense. The practitioner who faces the issue of when to utilize a finding for practice must consider more than mathematical arguments. The place of practice considerations in decision making for utilization is discussed.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 16, No. 1 (March 1989)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

• A FRAMEWORK FOR ANALYZING KNOWLEDGE UTILIZATION IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE - Craig W. LeCroy, Jose B. Ashford, & Mary Wirtz Macht
• CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SCIENTIFIC SOCIAL WORK - Stanley L. Witkin & Shimon Gottschalk
• WHEN IS STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE MEANINGFUL? A PRACTICE PERSPECTIVE - Robert W, Weinbach
• WORK, VIOLENCE, INJUSTICE, AND WAR - David G. Gil
• STREET CHILDREN PROGRAMS IN LATIN AMERICA - Mark W Lusk
• THE LIMITS OF THE WELFARE STATE: NEW YORK CITY'S RESPONSE TO HOMELESSNESS - Joel Blau
• OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OF A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE: AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT - Dennis L. Peck & John W. …

Work, Violence, Injustice And War, David G. Gil

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This essay explores links between work, societal violence, social and economic injustice at home and abroad, and the propensity to resort to war. It clarifies the concept societal violence and traces its roots to coercively established and maintained exploitative modes of work, exchange and distribution. It suggests that overcoming violence in human relations requires transformations of work, exchange, and distribution in accordance with egalitarian, democratic, humanistic and ecological values in order to eliminate obstacles to human development. Social policies and political strategies toward these ends are discussed in the concluding sections of the essay.

Western News, February 16, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: State renews funding to technology transfer centers, Constitution expert to discuss government's role, University community encouraged to show appreciation during Student Employment Week, WMU develops training manuals, Gifts, new grants increase by nearly 40 percent each

Western News, February 9, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: College of Business to be named in recognition of Haworth gift, Proposals could help Michigan improve its ranking, Playwright, earthquake expert to be Visiting Scholars, Asbestos removal to begin Feb. 20 in library, Medallion Scholarship Competition draws top seniors

Western News, February 2, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Largest winter enrollment recorded, Program supports students with learning disabilities, Firm named general contractor for library/computer center, Southwest Michigan groundwater facts explained in non-technical terms, Bronfenbrenner to discuss Japanese economics

Western News, January 26, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke outlines ambitious construction plans for the next decade, Waszkiewicz and Williams elected to serve as Board chairperson and vice chairperson, Cooperation produces a strong base on which to build, Satellite telecast to kick off Black History Month, President of Keio University in Japan to receive honorary degree this year

Western News, January 19,1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Health Day planned for AFSCME employees, Rieben establishes new identity as a faculty member, Series explores environmental issues in Africa

Western News, January 12, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights:Senate OKs proposals on Athletic Board and credit hour load for graduate students, Program targets alcohol, other drug abuse among aging, Ceremony to mark King birthday, Funds go for everything from road testing to robots, Davidson book illumines Stratford paintings

Western News, January 5, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dreams may come true at 'Walter Mitty Fantasy Night', Haenicke establishes committee to review options for use of East Campus buildings, Wolpe donates second congressional raise for scholarship in political science department, Haenicke establishes committee to review options for use of East Campus buildings, Residence Hall Association earns awards, Western named Regional School of the Year; Institute named for Bullock

University Employee Service Recognition Program 1989, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club

• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees
• Thirty-five Years of Service
• Thirty Years of Service
• Twenty Years of Service
• Fifteen Years of Service
• Ten Years of Service