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Competencies Needed By The Chief Executive Officer Of A Local Affiliate Of The National Urban League, Inc., Walter Melvyn Brame

Dissertations

This study, using a modified Delphi method, generated and measured the perception of importance for twenty-three competencies needed for the effective leadership of a local affiliate of the National Urban League. Second, the study sought to determine which of the competencies were performed, shared, delegated or not performed at the respective affiliates. Third, the study sought to determine the extent to which selected demographic factors were related to the perception of importance. Last, the study sought to build a consensus as to the importance of the competencies.

The perceptions of the importance of the twenty-three competencies on a four point …

The Effectiveness Of Relaxation-Visualization Training On The Natural Killer (Nk) Cells Of Breast Cancer Patients, Morry Edwards

Dissertations

A large number of studies have found that stress qualitatively and quantitatively reduces a variety of immune components. Several recent studies have examined relaxation skills and their ability to increase immune measures. The primary hypothesis of this project was that relaxation-visualization training (RVT) would enhance Natural Killer (NK) Cell Activity. Two other major hypotheses were generated: (a) RVT would produce beneficial psychological effects and, (b) increased psychopathology would be inversely correlated with NK levels. Six volunteer breast cancer patients who were at least 3 months post treatment were taught a passive form of relaxation that included visualizing an increase in …

Personality Characteristics And Personality Styles Of Adult Children Of Alcoholics As Compared With Adult Children Of Nonalcoholics, George David Thomson

Dissertations

The focus of this study was to explore the impact of parental alcoholism on personalities of college students who identify themselves as adult children of alcoholics. There were two main areas of research. One explored the degree of difference between adult children of alcoholics and adult children of nonalcoholics on personality characteristics identified by the literature to be dominant traits of adult children of alcoholics. These traits were: (a) dominance, (b) serious-mindness, (c) social recognition, (d) abasement, (e) autonomy, and (f) defendence. The second explored the possibility that adult children of alcoholics are prone to certain personality styles. These personality …

Towards A Construct Of Employment For Social Welfare And Economic Productivity, David C. Congdon

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This article analyzes Marxian socialist, neo-classical, and Keynesian economic theories toward developing a construct of employment which supports social welfare and economic productivity. It considers their motivational approaches, outcomes, and requirements for social control. A Keynesian construct of employment is recommended as supportive of social well-being, high productivity, and a level of social control reduced from that in currently dominant economic systems. Implications and implementation issues are considered.

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

Should I (Legally) Be My Brother's Keeper?, Gilbert Geis

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, October 27, 1987.

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 13,1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: MAGB to honor two students; two faculty members, Lamberson recommended as dean, Study helps Haenicke respond to sentiments that WMU is a 'millstone' on the community, Conference to focus on Korean studies

Western News, April 6, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

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

Reading Horizons Vol. 29, No. 3

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 29, issue 3.

Encouraging Reading/Writing Literacy With Young Children In The Home, Maria Valeri-Geld

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

How can parents encourage attaining skills in literacy in the young children in their homes? Here are ten practical suggestions and literature sources for parents to use with their children.

The Medicalization Of Senile Dementia: From "Normality" To “Pathology”, Rosamond Robbert

Dissertations

Once considered an uncommon presenile condition, Alzheimer's disease is today claimed to be one of the major causes of death in older persons. This study examines the process of changing definitions that led to this reconstruction. The method employs both unstructured non-quantitative and structured quantitative content analysis. The data base includes journal articles, media reports, government documents, professional manuals and conference proceedings. Alzheimer's disease is treated as a putative condition and all statements concerning the condition are treated as claims. Focusing specifically on the years 1970 to 1985, we show that cognitive impairment in older persons, once claimed to be …

A Study Of Personality Factors And Music Preference, Involvement, And Use Among Youth, Sheila Ann Smith

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between the music preferences, level of music involvement, and music uses among young people and the personality dimensions of internality (introversion), norm-acceptance, and sense of self-realization and psychological integration as measured by the Structural scales of the California Psychological Inventory.

An investigator-developed instrument was used to assess subjects' music preferences, level of music involvement, and uses of music. One hundred and sixty-three females and 137 males attending various southwestern Michigan colleges volunteered to complete both instruments. Subjects ranged in age from 18 to 20 years.

A one-way MANOVA …

Western News, March 30,1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

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

Western News, March 16, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

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

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

Western News, February 23,1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Several events scheduled in observance 9f Women's History Month, WMU center publishes national standards to help schools evaluate their personnel, Capabilities of voice processing system to be upgraded

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

Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1989-1991, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• Glossary of Terms
• 1989-91 Calendars
• About Western Michigan University
• Accreditation
• For More Information, Contact . . .
• Physical Facilities and Campus Map
• Admissions Policies and Procedures
• Student Fees
• Financial Assistance and Scholarships
• Academic Policies and Procedures
• Registration, Records, and Regulations
• Services for Students
• University Services
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Degrees and Curricula
• Military Science
• The University Curriculum
• The Honors College
• International Education and Programs
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Haworth College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• College of Fine Arts
• College of General Studies
• College of Health and Human Services
• The Graduate College
• Division …

Children As Storytellers, David Hayes

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

While listening to stories requires making mental illustrations and invites internalization of story structure, the telling of stories demands blending thought and language to the enhancement of both. The rewards for children who learn this art form, retelling favorite stories or creating new ones include an increasingly mature language fluency, expanded vocabulary, a bridge to their own written narratives, and the confidence to speak in front of groups.

Do Professors Need Professional Ethics As Much As Doctors And Lawyers?, James W. Nickel

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Papers Published by the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, Western Michigan University.