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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 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

A Comparison Of Social Service Workers' And The Public's Views Of Nursing Home Characteristics, Lucinda Lee Roff

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Using the determinant attribute model, this study examined and compared the criteria which 277 social service workers and 842 members of a general population would employ in selecting a nursing home. The results suggested substantial differences between the two groups in selection criteria. Implications of these results and of the use of the determinant attribute model as an aid to practice are discussed.

Going Among Them: The Evolution Of The Home Visit, Terry Holbrook

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The methods, motives and objectives of home visiting have been ignored by most social work historians, while the profession of social work has become almost universally associated with this practice by the public. This paper examines the historical, social, and political implications of home visiting from the founders of the profession to the present day, suggesting a revitalization of this taken for granted practice for the purpose of collecting "social evidence" to be used for social reform.

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

The Value Of Subliminal Advertising To The Modern Marketer, Bruce Peckover

Honors Theses

This paper provides an evaluation of the arguments and evidence advanced supporting and denying the effectiveness of various subliminal techniques used in advertising. These practices supposedly influence consumer behavior by subconsciously altering attitudes or preferences toward products. While researchers offer some marginal evidence of subliminal stimuli influencing like/dislike reactions, the marketing relevance of the evidence remains to be documented. This investigation examines the history, use, legality, and value of subliminal advertising to the marketer. A thorough discussion of each of these points is made with reference to documented sources. The intent of this paper is not to deny the existence …

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

Western News, February 3, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Must 'come to grips' with crisis-Blanchard, Faculty Senate to nominate president; vice president candidates; hear fiscal report, Computers are vital tools in chemistry class, Trustees OK modified human research rules

The Westerner Vol. 3 No. 4, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• John G. Kemeny: Computer will 'invade' human life • Mother becomes grad student with just a little help • Edwards, Ludlow elected to head Board of Trustees • 'Wise counsel' appreciated, Edwards tells Kemp • International get togethers • University coordinator of student recruitment activities named • Alumnus accurately predicts losses in off-year congressional elections • Minority Mentoring program is a success • Feirer discusses Michigan job future • Ho writes about Chinese economy growth • Project EXCITE subject of UPI story in Detroit Free Press and other papers • New equipment aids student access to computer system • …

Western News, January 27, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Edwards; Ludlow elected Board officers Friday, Kemeny to receive honorary degree, Callan appointed Distinguished University Professor, Presidents Council urges Blanchard to 'maintain, improve' higher ed support, Board grants emeritus status to Meagher; Travers, Schedule seminar in Israel from May 1 to 22, Callan named Distinguished University Professor

Western News, January 20, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Wetnight to make statement to PSC today, Survey shows strong support for higher education, Ho writes book on Chinese economy growth, Neubig visiting professor at Ohio University, List winter semester psychology speakers

Western News, January 13, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New computer equipment eases student access, Deferral 'disheartening;' Bernhard says, Committees begin work on the examination of the University's current organization, WESTOPS aids Kalamazoo Realtor Board, Chicago high school principal MLK speaker, Second patent for stall margin indicator granted, November gifts; grants report includes one for Department of Computer Science

Educational Developmentalism In Nigeria: Education For The Masses Or Just Mass-Education?, William W. Cobern, Mohammad I. Junaid

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

In 1983 there was an impressive amount of education news in the media. The western papers and especially the American ones carried numerous articles on the strengths of educational programmes in various countries. There were often articles about strident, high-pressure schooling in Japan; and one read about the Soviet's extreme emphasis on science and, mathematics education. It was the start of the run-up year to elections in the United States and suddenly there was a deluge of campaign rhetoric about education. Both the Democrats and the Republicans deplored the sorry state of American education vis-à-vis the educational strength of America's …

Reasoning Guides For Critical Comprehension, Thomas W. Bean, Vicki Soderberg

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

We will describe here a process for using classroom media as powerful interactive sources of information that enhance students' critical comprehension.

How Students Make Book Choices, Karla Hawkins Wendelin, R Ann Zinck

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In an effort to learn the extent and variety of factors that influence students' book selection, the study reported here was undertaken. The researchers also questioned students regarding what they liked to read about, what authors they liked, and books they had recently read and enjoyed. A total of 688 fifth through eighth grade students enrolled in public schools in two small cities in Nebraska and California responded to a questionnaire. Numbers of respondents from both sexes were fairly evenly distributed across four grades.

Reading Horizons Vol. 23, No. 2

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 23, issue 2.

1983 Brown & Gold Western Michigan University, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Yearbooks (1906-1985)

• Pictures from across campus
• Pictures of Seniors

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 17, 1982, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• President's Report re University Staffing Resolution
• Recommendation re Reinvestment of Bond
• Board Committee Reports
• Public Comments

Western News, December 16, 1982, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Most U offices to close in 'experimental' recess period from Dec. 23 through Jan. 3, 10 outdoor steps areas to close for snow, Rayford lauds Italian printing industry, Chandler book creates hectic pace, Coe is new Alumni Association head, Hemphill is editor of paperback book on O.T

A Study Of Leisure Counseling Services For The Older Adult In Kalamazoo County, Linda Law Powell

Dissertations

The focus of this study was the community agencies and/or educational institutions in Kalamazoo County directly involved with older adults and their use of leisure time.

The purposes of this study were (a) to determine the types of organizations that provide leisure counseling services to older adults; (b) to determine the specific kinds of leisure counseling services provided for older adults; (c) to determine the problems that are related to the provision of leisure counseling services for older adults; (d) to determine the perceived need for leisure counseling services for older adults among organizations; (e) to determine the differences that …

Social Action Organization Participation And Personal Change In The Poor: Part I, Robert D. Herman

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Evidence bearing on the hypothesis that participation by the poor in social action organizations results in personal change is inconsistent and open to diverse interpretations. This paper first reviews that evidence and then takes the first step toward a substantive reconciliation of the apparently inconsistent evidence - the development of a typology of social action organization forms. The typology, which is derived from the literature on poverty and organizational analysis, incorporates the elements of (1) inclusion of the poor, (2) resource base of organizational sponsors, and (3) output goal orientation. The typology will be used in Part I I to …

The Perceived Effectiveness Of The Borgess Human Assistance Program As Measured By A Checklist Of Key Components, Kevin G. Clark

Masters Theses

This study investigated the success and perceived effectiveness of an employee assistance program. Phase I consisted of interviewing representatives of the ten companies that were the most frequent users of the program. Phase II examined the program's annual report. The results were tabulated and compared to a checklist of key components which gauge the effectiveness of a successful employee assistance program (Egdahl and Walsh, 1980). The evidence indicated that the program operates in accord with Egdahl and Walsh's checklist.

A Study Of Effects Of A Systematically Designed Promotional Message On The Acceptance Of Michigan Regional Educational Media Centers By Nonusers, Jaswant Singh

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of using a systematically planned and presented promotional message on increasing the number of public and private K-12 teachers who use the media services of the REMCs.

The following hypotheses were tested: (1) There will be a difference in the proportion of teachers requesting REMC media services in the experimental and control groups as a result of the use of a systematically designed promotional message. (2) There will be a difference in the mean number of media items requested by users in the experimental and control groups as a result …

The Development And Assessment Of Instructional Materials For The Teaching Of Leadership Skills To Second Grade Students In Selected Public Schools, Sharon Rose Lockett

Dissertations

The major focus of this study was the development, use and assessment of instructional materials for teaching leadership awareness to second grade children. The purposes of the study were (1) to determine if there is a need for instructional materials to teach leadership awareness, (2) to determine how teachers and experts would use instructional materials, and (3) to determine the opinions of teachers about the Leadership is Vital to Education (L.I.V.E.) Series developed in this study. The materials in this study were evaluated as an instructional method which could be used to (1) develop in students an awareness of the …

A Survey Of Graduates Of A One-Year Clerical Office Block Class —1976-1981— With Recommendations For Curriculum And Course Content Revision, Audrey Lee Watson

Masters Theses

Data were collected by means of a questionnaire sent to 92 Maple Valley Office Block students who graduated in the years 1976-1981 to determine if students are adequately prepared to acquire entry-level clerical/secretarial positions and to adjust to positions in business. Sixty-five questionnaires were returned for a 70% return.

Over 70% of the respondents were employed at the time the survey was conducted. Over 90% indicated the use of keyboarding equipment on the job. Almost 60% of the respondents used shorthand or machine transcription on the job. Frequent job responsibilities included filing, business machine usaqe, telephone usage, receiving visitors, and …

A Needs Analysis Study For The Establishment Of A Community College Educational System In The United Arab Emirates, Hussain M. Joma

Dissertations

Although the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) survived for nearly a decade, its future is far from secure. Among the most immediate and pressing of the U.A.E.'s problems are those of manpower and trained personnel in technical and middle management.

The purpose of this study was to conduct a needs analysis for a community college educational system that will be established in the U.A.E. Underdeveloped nations have imported the idea of the community college concept to help them as they face new problems of modernization and growth.

The questions that were researched are as follows: (1) What are the educational plans …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 9, No. 4 (December 1982)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Table of Contents

• Social Action Organization Participation and Personal Change in the Poor - Part I - ROBERT D. HERMAN
• The Expanding Array of Human Service Personnel - EDWARD A. BRAWLEY
• Racial Inequities in the Delivery of Social Services - JAMES D. CHESNEY, RAFAEL JACOB ENGEL
• Women and Voluntary Blood Donations - ERNIE S. LIGHTMAN
• Medical Democracy In A Health Systems Agency: The Role of Staff - JAMES LATIMORE
• Deinstitutionalization: A Review of the Literature With Implication for Social Work Training and Practice in Rural Areas - VICKI LAWRENCE YOUNG, JOHN S. WODARSKI, JEFFREY GIORDANO
• The Practicum Instructor: A Study …

Western News, November 24, 1982, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board OKs $74.2 million 1982-83 operating budget, Powell is excited about computer Project EXCITE, Bronco football record the best since 1941, Page-Robin reiterates Senate position, Western has close relationship with United Way, WIDR-FM announces sports broadcast slate, Wilde is named public safety director

Western News, November 18, 1982, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Faculty; staff; students and emeriti have long involvement with United Way, Sadler is Intellectual Skills Development Conference luncheon speaker here on Friday, CMU-WMU exchange underway this week, WESTOPS Report keeps clientele informed, Weaver to receive high education award, Longevity checks of $355,383 to be issued Nov. 30