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The Reading/Writing Lab: A First-Aid Station For Every School, Sandra K. Pitts

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In the fall of 1981, Loretta (real student, but fictitious name) cam to the University of Albuquerue as a freshman from nearby Zuni Pueblo. Her placement procedure included the Nelson-Denny Reading Test, Form C, and an essay on the assigned topic, "My Worries About College." Reading scores indicated a vocabulary level of 8.7 and a comprehension level of 9.2.

Western News, June 20, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Bernhard to conclude presidency, New merit scholarship program announced, Morrison honored by ASPA, Kemp outstanding volunteer, Road construction to begin, Observe safety in the workplace

Continuity Through Change: Faculty Recognition Dinner 1985, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Continuity Through Change

Faculty Recognition Dinner

June 8, 1985

Honored Guests:

• Beatrice Brenton
• David H. Curl
• Carl J. Engels
• Joseph Gill
• Fred V. Hartenstein
• Beatrice Hartman
• Robert F. Hopkins
• Forrest O. Hutchins
• Robert P. Johnston
• Herman W. Linder
• Owen B. Middleton
• Dan Moore
• Leo Niemi
• Merle Schlosser
• Donna N. Schumann
• A. L. Sebaly
• Virginia Sorenson
• Robert B. Wetnight
• Charles E. Yunghans
• John H. Yzenbaard

Western News, June 6, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Printing center named for Welborn, Historical exhibit to open Friday, 'Gandhi' screenwriter to visit Friday, Six elected to Emeriti Council, Rafferty shoots hole-in-one, Performance reviews due July 1

The Socializer, June 1985, Department Of Sociology

The Socializer

Volume 1, Number 24 of the Socializer, published June, 1985.

Western News, May 20, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke selected to be new WMU President, Here's the chronology of the search

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting May 17, 1985, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Recommendation re Appointment of President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re President John T. Bernhard
• Recommendation re University Policy on Sexual Harassment
• Resolution re Naming of Softball Field
• Resolution re Trustees Emeriti Robert D. Caine and Gayl F. Werme
• Resolution re Trustee Emeritus Robert D. Caine
• Resolution re Trustee Emeritus Gayl F. Werme
• Board Committee Reports
• Physics Department Report
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, May 9, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Perg Scholarship Fund established, Burke heads WMU-industry effort, Seven Medallion Scholarships awarded, Youth arts festival is this weekend, Mentor applications accepted

Public Preferences Concerning Future Directions In Social Security, David L. Klemmack, Lucinda L. Roff

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Using data collected from a probability sample of 1030 adult Alabamians, this study segmented respondents among those favoring limited expansion, maintenance, and limited contraction of the social security retirement program. Those favoring some expansion in the system tended to be less well educated and affluent, and more likely to be retired, nonwhite, and to identify themselves as Democrats than did those favoring maintenance or some limited contraction of the system. The findings suggest the potential for cleavages among the population, based primarily on socioeconomic status, in ongoing discussions about the system's future.

Western News, April 24, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Videotapes to play today; tomorrow, Board to meet Friday, 1,730 to receive degrees Saturday, Registration dates announced

Western News, April 18,1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Showings of public forums announced, 1,730 to receive degrees April 27, Applications due for new program, Flextime hours begin May 1

Western News, April 11,1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Breed; Kaufman to receive awards, Rep. Garcia to speak here April 12, Explain change in dependent coverage

Western News, April 4, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Names of five presidential candidates confirmed, Breneman to address scholars convo, Campus Beautification Day planned for Friday; April 12

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

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• WMU education expert praises state for teacher competency approach • Presidential search narrowed to three • Water quality project receives grant from Kellogg Foundation • Class' computer program makes car buying easier • Four recognized for achievement • DNR and Western conduct unique training program • Host families can make a big difference • WMU to take part in liberal arts workshop • Carol Kent 'speaks up with confidence' • Sports • WMU to host national volleyball championships • Among Alumni • Former dean recounts business college's development • Alumninotes • Schneider takes investments seriously

A Study Of Cell-Mediated Immunity During A Primary Infection With Pseudorabies Virus, John George Chosay

Masters Theses

This research defines the role and sequence of cell-mediated immune events in an in vivo virus infection. Pseudorabies virus infected CF1 mice lungs, were assessed by his to logical or immunohistochemical means. Using fluorescein isothiocyanate Tabled anti-T lymphocyte (ATG) and lissamine rhodamineB200 labeled anti-macrophage globulins (AMG), the number of lymphocytes and macrophages were determined. An early increase in T cells (four hours post-innoculation) was followed by an increase in macrophages (15 hours post-innoculation). Thereafter tissue levels of T cells and macrophages remained constant. Thymus dependent lymphocyte; failed to show increase macrophages clustering as pathology progressed. The first pathological changes in …

The Use Of Guided Imagery And Progressive Relaxation In Treating Hemodialysis Patients For Dietary Compliance, James B. Morrissey

Dissertations

Studies have confirmed that many hemodialysis patients experience numerous psychological difficulties as a result of their physical illness. One behavioral manifestation of these psychological states is noncompliance to imposed dietary restrictions. In spite of life threatening implications, many hemodialysis patients find it very difficult to maintain dietary compliance.

Recently, guided imagery and progressive relaxation have been used as methods to assist clients to overcome negative psychological states. In most cases, the treatments are adjunctive to on-going counseling or psychotherapy. The purpose of this investigation was to test the idea that guided imagery and progressive relaxation alone can be successfully used …

An Ecological Study Of Coaching Behaviors And Corresponding Player Performance And Perception And Performance For The Sport Of Collegiate Ice Hockey, Joseph M. Kalinowski

Dissertations

This study examined the methodological feasibility of administering a behavioral assessment system on coaching behaviors under actual collegiate hockey game conditions. The observation system was found to be feasible and accurate with a .866 percentage of inter-rater agreement across all 10 behavior categories coded over 300 reliability observation minutes. The predominant coaching behaviors observed over 11 complete games were found to be general technical instruction (44.3%), general encouragement (21.4%), and organization (14.2%). Reinforcement (4.51%) and punishment (3.56%) coaching behavior rates were found to be unexpectedly low. Reinforcement was found to be inversely related to punishment but positively related to encouragement. …

Determinant Factors In The Utilization Process Of Social Services In Saudi Arabia, Fahd Abdullah Ali Dileym

Dissertations

The Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare and the Deputy Ministry of Social Security provide a spectrum of social service programs and activities. However, utilization of the designated services is incapacitated by the existing gap between the potential clients and the social service providers. Certain barriers have contributed significantly to the clients' underutilization behavior of the assigned services.

Accordingly, this study had two purposes: (a) to determine whether social services provided by the Deputy Ministries of Social Welfare and Social Security are perceived by administrators, social workers, and college students to be underutilized; and (b) to compare the perceptions of the …

A Complete Revision Of The Union School Corporation Board Of Trustees Policy Manual, Alan H. Tasson

Masters Theses

The policy manual of the Union School Corporation had not been changed or updated since 1974. This was a concern of the Board of School Trustees, administration and the instructional staff. It was necessary to research any changes in the law, state rules, and administrative guidelines in advance of completely revising the policy manual. . The newly written manual as presented in this project will be adopted by the Union School Corporation Board of School Trustees during this school year.

Cholesteatoma In A Pre-Columbian American Aborigine From The Gyftakis Site, St. Ignace, Michigan, Robert William Hull

Masters Theses

A 25 to 30 year old American aborigine male dating from A.D. 170 + 80 years exhibits bilateral osteolytic lesions of the temporal bones. A differential diagnosis was set up to determine the cause of the pathology. It was determined that the individual had probably been subject to chronic suppurative otitis media complicated by mastoiditis, cholesteatoma, and probable lateral sinus thrombosis of the right temporal bone. Otitis media then developed within the left temporal bone causing some bone destruction, although not to the extent seen in the right temporal. It is likely that a small cholesteatoma had developed or would …

Western News, March 28, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dietrich to coordinate implementation of plan, Search screening committee meeting reset, Schaper approved as auxiliary enterprises head, Freshman Writing Contest deadline is April 3, Computer programming team competes in New Orleans

Western News, March 21,1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Faculty Recognition Day March 27, Career Fair expected to draw 2,000, Prospective students; parents corning to 'Meet WMU', Homecoming logo sought by Friday; March 22, Faculty; students; alumni participate in meeting, Screening session set for Medallion Scholarships, Non-Western world studies to be symposium topic, Church historian visiting scholar

Western News, March 14, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Western, 'K' College selected for national workshop, College of Engineering's TECH EXPO set for March 22-23, Occupational therapy reaccredited, Graham to address health and human services, Schedule International Study/Travel Night March 21, Cagers to play Texas in NCAA opening round, Elledge to speak on author E. B. White

Social Reproduction And Learned Helplessness In A Dying Community, Michael Hibbard

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper reports some of the findings of a broad-based community study of a small Oregon town that depends for its existence on one timber mill--a single plant in a declining industry. The community has been in decline for at least the last decade and prospects for reversal are not good.

Specifically, this paper explores the forces that shape the response of high school students and young adults who have grown up in the community to the decline, using survey, ethnographic, and archival data. Despite a clear understanding of the economic plight of the community, young people are not prepared …

Homelessness And De-Institutionalization, John J. Conklin

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The nation faces a social problem caused by the discharge of chronic mentally ill patients to the community through a process known as "deinstitutionalization." Frequently hcmeless, these individuals require many community supports and have aroused public sentiment. A review of current literature is used to validate these observations. The University of Connecticut has initiated a practicn training project to educate "case managers" in serving the hcmeless mentally ill. From an historical perspective, this study outlines the evolution of deinstitutionalization and the identification of treatment models applied to this process.

The Impact Of Gender On Productive And Social Activities, Keith M. Kilty, Virginia Richardson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Increasing numbers of women are becoming members of the labor force. Yet it is not clear to what extent working for wages relieves women of their responsibility for traditional and non-paid activities, such as household work and child care. This study examines the impact of gender on the division of domestic labor among working women and men. This research focuses on three kinds of productive activities (paid work, household work, and child care). In addition to productive activities, two kinds of social activities (time spent with relatives and friends, and time spent in entertainment activities) are included. This research also …

Community Organization Approaches To The Prevention Of Juvenile Delinquency, Ronald J. Berger, Cherylynne E. Berger

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper examines juvenile delinquency prevention programs which implement large-scale intervention and social change strategies. A typology of community organization practice is used to analyze the assumptions, objectives, and methods underlying these approaches. Three models of community organization-- locality development, social planning, and social action--are used to evaluate three exemplary delinquency prevention programs: the Chicago Area Project, the 1960's provision of opportunity programs, and the 1960's comprehensive community-based projects such as Mobilization for Youth. The difficulties encountered in implementing these models and programs are identified and assessed. The implications for contemporary crime prevention efforts are also considered.

Western News, February 21, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Famine Awareness/Benefit program planned, Committee planning retirement activities, Handicapper Awareness Week continues, Class designs computer program to shop for autos, Distinguished Service A ward nominations due, Safety; benefits to be subjects of seminars

Western News, February 15, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU 'a unique institution,' JTB tells Senate panel, College of Arts and Sciences forum is Feb. 22, Canada Week to be celebrated here Feb. 18-23, Western receives $418,571 grant from Kellogg, Resource economist to speak on agriculture, Handicapper Awareness Week scheduled for Feb. 18-22

Western News, February 7, 1985, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two named to Board of Trustees, Contemporary Religious Issues Week is Feb. 11-15, Applications due for Bryn Mawr institute, Confrontation; renewal subjects of staff training workshops, Help-wanted advertising procedures explained