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Development Of "Reading Want Ads:" A New Informal Reading Inventory For Older Exceptional Children, Catherine Morsink

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

This article describes the procedures used in the development of a new reading test for older remedial readers, particularly those in special education classes.

Reading Horizons Vol. 16, No. 4

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 16, issue 4.

University Magaizine Vol. 2 No.2, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1963-1980)

• New Alumni and Development Officers • Desegregation: Still An Issue • It's Thumbs Up For Free Enterprise • On Campus • President's Club • Why I Give • Alumni • Bronco Sports • Class Notes • In Memoriam

Micro-Simulation To Prepare Reading Teachers, Bea Mayes

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

What can pre-service teachers do to prepare themselves for classroom teaching? Micro-simulationsl

Advertising's Magic Language--A Primer For The Reading Blahs, Harvey Frommer

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Over the years, students have been bogged down and bored by reading comprehension exercises. Bracing themselves for the mad pencil-pointing scarring of (A), (B), (C), (D), and on occasions (E), it sometimes seemed that the skill being taught was the ability to eliminate the worst of a choice of answers. Exercise passages in texts, workbooks, manuals, also generally have concerned themselves with dated and dusty materials. Norse verse poets of the 12th century vied and still vie with lengthy tracts extolling the virtues of the onion as a very useful vegetable. It is not a distortion to affirm that the …

Ten-Second Reviews

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

No abstract available.

The Death Penalty And Discretion: Implications Of The Furman Decision For Criminal Justice, Marc Riedel

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Whether the deatn penalty should remain as a penalty available in American criminal law continues to be a subject of controversy among social scientists, lawyers, the judiciary and the public. While the traditional areas of debate over whether the death penalty is a deterrent and whether it is imposed ina discriminatory manner continue to be important issues, the recent Supreme Court decision (Furman v Georgia, 1972) and subsequent legislation has introduced another dimension: the nature and use of discretion.

Current litigation on the death penalty (Fowler v North Carolina, 1974) is directed toward a resolution of issues raised by Furman. …

Educating Social Workers For Evolving Roles In Corrections, Florence Kaslow, Stewart Werner

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The sought after concept of "socialized justice" toward which we aspire will hopefully emerge a reality in the Twentieth Century. The pendulum swings from the public's indignation and outrage toward the violent and heinous crimes of our times to the advance of modern correctional methods and techniques stimulated by changing social forces and federally funded programs; the humanization of our prisons, facilities and field services is the result. Gains are being made which are beginning to be felt, in which prescribed treatment programs tailored to meet the needs of the individual are beginning to pay dividends. This advance speaks to …

A Rehabilitation Model For The Adult Offender, Morton Zivan

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

In the face of ever-increasing crime rates, corrections has come under considerable criticism, simultaneously being called too lenient by same and too harsh by others. The historical facts clearly shrew that corrections has been a monolithic and simplistic response to one of our most complex social problems. Retributive punishment has been the single guiding objective, and incarceration has been the principal medium. That this approach has been a multi-billion dollar unmitigatedly tragic failure is evidenced by the fact that of the 90% of offenders who ultimately return to the cammunity after release from prison, an estimated 65% recidivate (U.S. Dept. …

The Family - 100 Years Of Neglect, Frank J. Montemuro

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The following address was made at an All-Day Institute convened by the Family Court Division of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in conjunction with the Family Institute of Philadelphia to explore issues and new responsibilities faced by public and private agencies dealing with the myriad changes in family life in this last decade of social upheaval.

Crime Victims And Public Social Policy, Joe Hudson, Burt Galaway

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The administration of criminal law has traditionally Ignored the role of the victim and focused on the criminal offender. Increasingly, however, social policy and programs are beginning to take Into consideration the situation of the crime victim. Programs designed to focus on offender restitution to crime victims are being developed and Implemented at various stages of the criminal Justice system. At the same time, programs of state compensation to crime victims are being Implemented in an Increasing number of jurisdictions.

The Dysfunctional Dialectics Of The Prison, Richard A. Ball

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

According to the functionalist perspective, the survival of an organization is a matter of functions performed. A dialectical framework allows us to deal with the fact that durability is not necessarily connected with functionality. Organizations may be built on retrogressive accomodations which amount to dysfunctional dialectics. The prison represents an example in that it has developed as a polarity of commonweal and service organization, and is divided against itself. The coercive structure results in compliance patterns of an alienative nature. The basic dialectical units are roles which divide prisoners by emphasizing power relationships. Staff authority is weakened by a process …

Police And Social Workers As Members Of New Crisis-Management Teams, Karl Schonborn

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

A variety of programs have emerged of late which involve the close collaboration and cooperation of police and social workers in order to deal with family crises. By pooling their respective skills and resources, police and social workers hope to respond more effectively to the diverse situations and challenges presented by family crises. Several of these programs are reviewed here and one is probed in depth. Also, various questions are raised regarding some of the possible problems associated with this kind of collaboration.

Police Professionalism: Another Look At The Issues, Samuel Walker

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The concept of professionalism is frequently used as a frame of reference for evaluating the organizational status of the American police. Observers generally conclude that the police lack most of the essential features of professional status. This paper questions the utility of using such a standard for evaluating the police. The professions of medicine, law and education are themselves in a state of flux. In particular, the crucial concept of professional autonomy appears increasingly incompatible with the goal of public accountability. Rather than expect the police to strive toward the traditional forms of professionalism, we should think in terms of …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 3, No. 6 (July 1976)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Issue Editors: DR. ROBERT CREEN, School of Social Work - UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, DR. FLORENCE KASLOW, HAHNEMANN MEDICAL COLLEGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Editorial - pp. 620
• The Family - 100 Years of Neglect - FRANK J. MONTEMURO, Jr - pp. 622
• Crime Victims and Public Policy - JOE HUDSON, BURT GALAWAY - pp. 629
• The Dysfunctional Dialectics of the Prison - RICHARD A. BALL - pp. 636
• The Death Penalty and Discretion: Implications of the FURMAN Decision For Criminal Justice - MARC RIEDEL - pp. 649
• Educating Social Workers For Evolving Roles In Corrections - FLORENCE KASLOW, STEWART WARNER - …

Community Milieu Approach: Resource For Criminal Justice System, Jack Sarmanian, Peter Knox

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Never before in our history has there been such a need for sophisticated programming to deal with the deviant patterns of behavior that are becoming so prevalent in our society. Violent acting out, and a myriad of other self-destructive and socially unacceptable behaviors are emerging which demand immediate attention. This article is devoted to describing the approach of a community-based counseling/rehabilitative program that has responded to the dilemma.

Adolescent Counseling in Development was created several years ago to answer the specific need of a community experiencing a tremendous increase in the use and abuse of drugs. The program has continued …

Police As Social Service Workers?, Robert Green

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This is a subject area that is not easily or directly approached, for the state of the knowledge rests primarily upon educated guesses, intuitive hunches and intellectual speculation. Little hard empirical data is available. We are still trying to determine how many police departments we have, let alone understand them. The most extensive surve of the criminal justice system ever attempted in this country concluded in 1967 that we had more than 40,000 departments (President's Commission, 1967). Using more sophisticated sampling techniques, L.E.A.A. reported in 1970 that the number was closer to 14,900; by 1975, however, varying its sampled population …

Western News, June 24, 1976, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Alumni relations assistant named, Show wagon is "rolling along", Board appoints associate director, will the recovery continue?, Libraries post between sessions hours, Central stores will close, Faculty receive $108,638 in awards, Announce campus bookstore inventory dates

Western News, June 17, 1976, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Faculty Compensation, Policies Will Continue in 1976-77, University's Film is First, Board of Trustees Meet Friday, Vaudeville Show Wagon Starts Tour, Performance Review Report, How to Stop Unauthorized Phone Calls, Doctoral Examinations Scheduled, Overnight Accommodations at Halls, Seek Leaders for International Program, Belly-Dancing Demonstration Monday

Western News, June 10, 1976, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: International Student Enrollment Jumps, Tree Planting Ceremony on Friday, Mate Graye Hunt Dies, Play Portrays Seven College Seniors, "Fabulous London" Flight Scheduled, Youthful Papermakers to Visit Campus, Chamber Orchestra Concert Next Week, Name Assistant Basketball Coach, Bronco Gymnasts Return, Martinson Honored

Western News, June 3, 1976, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dr. Sara Swickard honored, legal experts to conduct seminar here, Job openings, Peterson is director of "Moonchildren", Announce chamber music concerts, Language faculty chosen for seminars, Canoe country film showing Wednesday, Deadline listed for research faculty, Computer center users reminded

Bulletin: Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1976-1977, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• University Calendar • Board of Trustees • Administrative Officers • Administrative Groups • Admission • Degrees • Degree Requirements • General Education Requirement • Student Planned Curriculum • Undergraduate Curricula and Approved Majors • Major and Minor Requirements • Teacher Certification • Student Fees • Academic Regulations • Student Academic Rights: Policies and Procedures • Student Services • Student Financial Aid and Scholarships • Buildings and Grounds • The Honors College • College of Applied Sciences • College of Arts and Sciences • College of Business • College of Education • College of Fine Arts • College of General …

Faculty Publications 1974-75, Western Michigan University

Faculty Contributions (1950-1981)

Faculty Publications 1974-12 is the thirteenth major compilation of the publications of the Faculty of Western Michigan University and is designed mainly to apprise the Faculty of the University of the breadth of writing of their colleagues.

Western News, May 27, 1976, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Report on Board of Trustees Meeting, Summer Hours Begin Next Week, Assertiveness Workshop Scheduled, Athletes Score in The Classroom, Reminder About Golf Outings, University Will Host Track Stars, Summer Hours for Ticket Office Begin, "Trial Balloon" Launched

Western News, May 13, 1976, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Sandberg to Be Given Honorary Degree, Report on Board of Trustees, University to Receive Records, Set July 1 Deadline for Research Grants, Spring Session Enrollment Announced, Former Health Center Physician Dies, Tuba Featured in Chamber Music Recital, Awareness is Theme of Meeting, Hospital Fund Drive Pledges Needed, Announce Job Hunting Seminars

Western News, May 6, 1976, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Report on April Board Meeting, President Reports on 1975-76, Three Honorary Degrees Awarded, Elect New Officers, Report on April Board Meeting, Announce Spring Chamber Music Recital, Civil Rights Leaders Here This Week, Instructional Position Openings

Eleventh Conference On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 11th Conference on Medieval Studies (May 2-5, 1976).

Community Organization Practice: An Elaboration Of Rothman's Typology, Jerry D. Stockdale

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Four change approaches encompass much purposive social change at the community level: locality development, traditional planning, advocacy planning and social action. Locality development and traditional planning are similar on at least six dimensions, as are advocacy planning and social action. On two other dimensions similarities exist between locality development and social action and between traditional planning and advocacy planning. If social change practitioners are to select the most effective strategies for the situations in which they will act, it is essential that they understand the characteristics and assumptions of these approaches.

The Welfare Poor: Patterns Of Association And Interaction In Discretionary Time, Francis P. Noe, Kirk Elifson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The welfare poor in America are classified into a "subterranean' strata not solely because of economic inequality but entrenched by racial ethnicity, age disadvantages, physical and psychological impairment, and broken family structures. While the misery and plight of the poor are often recognized in basic terms in which the survival necessity of food, clothing, health care, and shelter are real concerns, seemingly other less important cultural considerations are glossed over as trivia. Leisure participation continues to be neglected by researchers and because of this low priority, little or nothing is known of the leisure life style of the poor. Less …

The Living Together Arrangement: Social Work And The Lost Client, Robert W. Weinbach, Anne C. Blankenship, Sarah M. Friedman, Judy C. Rutledge, Claudia A. Thompson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

A recent research study suggests that persons living together outside of marriage do not view social work services as a potential source of help for problems brought into the living together arrangement, those common to all intimate long-range dyadic relationships or those directly related to choice of lifestyle. A multi-faceted approach is suggested which would aim at reaching this potential client group in a climate which will neither stigmatize or judge the alternate lifestyle or the persons who practice it.