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Western News, May 5, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Waszkiewicz; Williams named to Board of Trustees, Blanchard budget plan 'encouraging'-JTB, Here are 1982 W-2 earnings for University faculty; staff members, Matthews named new engineering dean

Staff Activities In The Texas House Of Representatives, David F. Prindle, James Burshtyn

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

In this study multivariate analysis is applied to the allocation of staff time among members of the Texas House of Representatives. Ideology of the representative is found to be an important factor in explaining differences in staff behavior. Chief staffers serving liberal Democrats and Republicans report spending less time on constituency service, and more time on policy research, than do staffers serving conservative Democrats. There are differences between the parties, but not between the ideologies, on time spent with lobbyists. Other variables, such as urban population of the district, and the years a legislator has served in the House, show …

18th International Congress On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 18th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 5-8, 1983).

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 22, 1983, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Committee Appointments
• Academic Personnel Report
• Recommendation re Faculty Layoffs
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re Student Housing Rates for Fall 1983
• Recommendation re Replacement of Turf in Waldo Stadium
• Board Committee Reports
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, April 14, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two to receive Distinguished Service Awards April, Goal surpassed in WMU United Way campaign, More than 1,800 to be awarded degrees April 23, Areopagitica 'Blues!' Bernhard issues call to freedom in address at third annual Presidential Scholars Convocation

Western News, April 7, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Bernhard expresses hope that 'civility and respect' would characterize discussion, Tree-planting to be part of 'Jim Miller Day' today, Faculty development is final Forum topic, Share of Blanchard's cut is $1.8 million, Noted petrologist to speak here next week, Balance needed to produce liberally educated professionals; Ehrle says

The Westerner Vol. 3 No. 5, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Four honored as record number graduate in April • Dance master, scientist given honorary degrees • 'Partners in Progress' $l million over goal • Homecoming theme selected • SAE wins award • Governor recommends budget hike • Matthews appointed dean, engineering and applied sciences • Academic name changes approved • Intellectual Skills shares with schools • Alumnus wins 'Ghandi' Oscar • Computers are vital tools in chemistry class and beyond • 'Jim Miller Day' a big success • New room and board rates approved • More than 900 ‘Meet WMU' • Eighty years of teaching, research, and public service: …

Separation Of Southern Pine Pulp Into Its Springwood And Summerwood Components By Centrifugal Means: Savings In Refining And Other Possible Economic Justifications, Bernard J. Berger

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

A study of Southern Pine pulp separation into its springwood and summerwood fiber components was undertaken. Separation was accomplished through the use of two Bird Triclean centrifugal cleaner devices. Separation occurred mainly because of different apparent pulp densities in the two fiber fractions. Springwood collapsed during pulping, creating a flattened fiber, forty-five to sixty-five microns in length and ten to twelve microns in width. The thicker walled summerwood fibers, on the other hand, maintained their twenty-five to thirty-five micron diameter tubular shape. The greater surface area present in springwood fibers allowed a greater hydraulic force to be exerted to this …

Disco Users Manual, Thomas B. Pettinghill

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

The object of this thesis was to prepare an introductory user's manual for the use of DYSCO on WMU's DEC-10 computer. DYSCO is a process simulation program obtained from the Institute of Paper Chemistry. A variety of imaginary process systems were simulated with the DYSCO program so difficulties and problems could be found and dealt with. The manual gives examples and explanations so the program may be used with little difficulty.

This paper, however, provides only an introduction for the use of DYSCO, some of the more complicated routines such as RECIPE, CONTROL, and VALUE should be studied at greater …

The Variability Of Extinction Coefficient With Respect To Wood Species, James F. Siller

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

The variability of extinction coefficient with respect to wood species is an important aspect to ultra-violet determination of lignin both in cooking liquor and in the wood itself. The precision with which the abundance of a solution can be measured, and therefore the lignin concentration is dependent upon the extinction coefficient.

The objective of this investigation was to analyze various woods for variability and possibly determine overall extinction coefficient averages for woods or groups of woods (hardwood/softwood) that will be more representative than currently used extinction coefficients.

The results contained within indicate that the extinction coefficients for lignin samples in …

Applying The Critical Reading Process To The Gray Model, Fehl L. Shirley

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

This paper is an attempt to adapt the critical reading process to the Gray model of reading. The four steps of the Gray model (1948) identified as word perception, comprehension, reaction, and integration become in the critical reading process the perception of the connotative power of words, the comprehension of persuasive language, the reaction of judgment, and the integration of monitoring devices by the insightful, discriminating reader. As in the Gray model, the steps are interdependent since the connotations of words influence comprehension as well as the reaction of judgment.

Sedimentation Rate Of Salt Determined By Micrometeorite Analysis, James Matthew Barnett

Masters Theses

The sedimentation rate of the A-l Evaporite of Michigan was determined by analysis of micrometeorites found as inclusions in the halite deposit. The samples were obtained from the Dow Chemical Company salt well number eight. The residue from the dissolved salt was magnetically separated and later analyzed by Particle Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE), X-ray diffraction , and microprobe techniques. The amount of extraterrestrial material was determined from the quantity of nickel present.

A sedimentation rate of .01 to .4 centimeters per year was calculated for the salt based on a constant influx rate of meteoritic material of 1 x 10 …

The Geology And Geochemistry Of The Summit Creek Molybdenum Prospect, Custer County, Idaho, Thomas Murray Hanna

Masters Theses

The Summit Creek stock, a molybdenum prospect located in the Pioneer Mountains of central Idaho, is a 46.7 m.y. old medium grained, slightly porphyritic quartz monzonite, which has intruded the late Ordovician Phi Kappa formation. Trend surface analysis shows that the stock is the product of one intrusive event. Pervasive mineral alteration usually associated with such porphyry (stockwork) molybdenum deposits is not present in this pluton, and the alteration that is present is confined to local faults and fractures.

Geochemical and petrographic evidence suggest that the pluton is a felsic differentiate from a melt which originated at a depth of …

Electrical Resistivity Survey Near The "Kl" Avenue Landfill, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, David W. Hall

Masters Theses

The KL Avenue Landfill near Kalamazoo, Michigan has recently become an area of ground water contamination. As of April, 1979, the landfill was closed due to contaminated wells to the west. This area was chosen to study because preliminary electrical resistivity surveys indicated that the approximate areal extent and depth of the contamination may be located without the additional cost of drilling wells. It is the intent of this study to use the Schlumberger Vertical Electrical Sounding method to construct a hydrogeologic model for this area.

This study is a rather critical test of the Schlumberger VES method in a …

Kinetics And Mechanism Of Acylation Of Amines With 2-Naphthoyl Azide, Abraham L. Faburada

Dissertations

The reaction of 2-naphthoyl azide with primary and secondary amines in protic and aprotic solvents follows second-order kinetics. The effect of increasing solvent polarity is shown to increase the rate of reaction. For amines of similar basicity, the rate of reaction decreases with increasing steric hindrance on the amine. The changes in free energy and entropy of activation for n-butylamine and cyclohexylamine are in accord with steric requirements of amines. For amines of similar steric hindrance, the rate of reaction increases with increasing amine basicity. The mechanism of addition-elimination involving the formation of a tetrahedral intermediate is consistent with the …

Cerebrovascular Lesions, Emotional Behavior And Changes In Reinforcement Density, George Kahle Henry

Masters Theses

Two adult stroke patients, one left hemisphere and one right hemisphere, reported weekly levels of depression, anxiety, and hostility following discharge to the home environment. Spouses reported weekly levels of perceived changes in emotional behavior. Data on changes in emotional behavior were recorded using the Multiple Affect Adjective Checklist. Weekly rates of positive reinforcement were recorded throughout the study for both patients. Following an eight week baseline period the rate of positive reinforcement was increased via manipulation of homework assignments to involve the patients in previously enjoyed activities. Results revealed a moderately high negative correlation between patient*s reported level of …

Effects Of Social Support As A Moderator Of Role Stress Among School Principals, Richard Glen Siler

Dissertations

In this study, an interdisciplinary approach was used to examine the problem of role stress and social support as a stress moderator. The purposes of this study were: (a) to determine the level of occupational stress for school principals and identify significant occupational stressors, (b) to measure the effects of social support in reducing role stress, (c) to note the characteristics of the effective providers of social support, and (d) to identify factors in the educational setting that can strengthen coping skills by providing for social support.

A total sample of 355 subjects was randomly selected from the larger population …

A Learning Strategy For A Class Of Probabilistic Automata, Lyle Amos Reibling

Masters Theses

A learning strategy is developed for a class of probabilistic automata. Given an input sequence to the probabilistic automaton* and the output sequence arising from the probabilistic transition function of the automaton* the learning strategy will conjecture the probabilistic automata which cover the input - output sequence observed and will infer the probabilistic transition structure of the conjectured automata.

A Test Of The Validity Of The Equipercentile Assumption: An Analysis Using A Data Base Of Title-I Eligible Students, Christine Applin Ameen

Dissertations

The Title I Evaluation and Reporting System (TIERS) consists of three basic evaluation models, the norm-referenced model, the control group model, and the regression model. The most widely used of these is the norm-referenced model. The equipercentile assumption, upon which this model is based, states that student groups, in the absence of Title I services, will maintain their percentile status over time. The validity of this assumption was tested using a data base of students who were eligible for Title I services but did not receive such services. The pre-and post-test reading and math scores of these students were aggregated …

The Creationist Movement: Science, Religion And Ideology, George M. Bevins

Masters Theses

A sample of literature produced by participants in the "creationist movement" is examined in an effort to delineate the ideology of the movement. This ideology is seen as a repertoire of images of science, evolution and society which is used by creationists in their efforts to propagate their movement. Based on this literature, an "ideological substructure of belief" within the creationist movement is described, consisting of their belief in a created normative order in the world and of their fear that this order is breaking down. It is argued that the various particular aspects of the creationists' social ideology, their …

The Geology Of Burnt Ridge Quadrangle And Vicinity Ravalli County, Montana, Randall Reichert

Masters Theses

Peltitic schist, quartzofeldspathic gneiss, and calc-silicate rocks of the Precambrian Belt Supergroup hav ebeen intruded by granatic plutons of the northeastern Idaho batholith within the vicinity of the southern Bitterroot Range, Montana. These units were mylonitized along the eastern margin of the intrusive complex, with shear surfaces presently dipping approximately 20° to the east. Rhyolitic ash flows and associated mafic to felsic dikes developed on and within the granitic-metamorphic terrance during Tertiary time. Numerous northeast- trending and northwest-trending faults and joints are present throughout the mapped region.

The following events play a major role in the geologic history: 1) amphibolite- …

A Study Of The Ability, Achievement, Demographic, And Social Interaction Characteristics Of Three Groups Of Students: Dropouts, Marginals, And High Achievers, Judy Stewart

Dissertations

In this study the ability, achievement, demographic, and social interaction characteristics of three groups of baccalaureate nursing students were investigated. The three groups of students studied were dropouts, marginals, and high achievers. The purpose of the study was to identify predominant characteristics of dropout and marginal students that would act to direct the development of programs in nursing education.

The population studied consisted of the Nazareth College 1981-1982 freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior nursing students. In addition, the 1976-1980 graduating nursing classes were studied, including the freshman through senior year data for these classes.

The results of the data analysis …

Western News, March 31, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Jim Miller Day' for beautification to be April 7, Intellectual Skills reaches off campus to schools, Amoco Foundation offers geophysics scholarship, Mills named Michigan Dance Teacher of Year, Hathaway is 'Outstanding Young' SAE

Western News, March 24, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dance master; scientist to receive honorary degrees, Conference on 'Great Lakes Water Diversion' gets underway today at Kalamazoo Center, 'Herbert Butler was a lover! '-Bullock in eulogy, 'Care and Share' to conclude here Friday, 'Career Fair' today in East Ballroom of USC, Educator to speak at Young program, Ehrle to lead discussion at Senate meeting, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer to conduct Friday

Western News, March 17, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Care and Share' underway through next week, Hannah urges support of tax-increase measure, Maya Angelou; Chicago attorney are main speakers, McGovern to speak Tuesday in 'Life', Next 'Education Forum' is Wednesday; Thursday, Great Lakes water diversion conference planned

Western News, March 3, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Tech-Expo' March 18-19 to feature demonstrations, Bennett; Hartenstein are Senate officers, Name changes for two academic units approved, Staff member to go to Bryn Mawr/HERS Institute this summer for three weeks, Israeli tank brigade officer speaks March 14, Ellinger and Iffland granted retirement as emeriti, Solomon Amendment 'unwise law:' Bernhard

Qualitative Methodology, Hypothesis Testing And The Needs Assessment, John W. Murphy

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The qualitative methodologist argues that data have meaning only when they are verified experientially. In order for this type of verification to take place, program evaluators must utilize a "responsible" methodology when conducting research. In this paper a definition of responsible methodology is advanced, while the proper operationalization of this type of methodology is illustrated. In particular, it is shown how key needs assessment strategies can be used in a responsible manner, so as to capture the experiential significance of data.

Variables Influencing Publication In The Field Of Social Work, John S. Wodarski, Michael Brenner

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The manuscript presents a descriptive summary of variables influencing professional publication in four major journals: Social Work, Social Service Review, Social Casework and Clinical Social Work Journal. Data were drawn from a random sampling of the years 1960 to 1976. The following descriptive variables were analyzed: degree, sex, occupation, organizational affiliation, and geographic location of author; topic of article; and single VS multiple authorship. Implications the data have for the production of knowledge in social work and future research questions are briefly educidated.

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