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Five Year Cohort Study Of Homeless Families: A Joint Policy Research Venture, John J. Stretch, Larry W. Kreuger

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Over the past ten years there have been significant investments in families uprooted by homelessness, but no data which clearly delineated what types of families had been helped, and how long help may have sustained them. Reported are preliminary data on 875 families who resided in a 60 day family shelter from 1983 through 1987. Field interviews in 1989 with 201 of those families provide data on residential history, employment, familial and demographic changes, service needs and additional homeless episodes. Policy questions focus on current residential stability and community reintegration.

Women And Homelessness: Evidence Of Need To Look Beyond Shelters To Long Term Social Service Assistance And Permanent Housing, Elizabeth Huttman, Sonjia Redmond

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Based on two surveys of staff in 25 homeless shelters in the San Francisco Bay area, this study focuses on services to homeless women and their children. Both the advantages and disadvantages of shelter living are discussed, as well as obstacles to moving homeless women and their children into permanent housing. The survey finds that there is a need for rapid movement out of the shelters and a concomitant need for long term social services.

Ideology. Public Policy And Homeless Families, Padmini Gulati

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper was originally presented at the session of Ad hoc Committee on Housing and the Built Environment of the World Congress of Sociology held in Madrid. July 1990.

Homeless Persons' Interest In Basic And Health Services: The Role Of Absolute, Relative, And Repressed Needs, Russell K. Schutt

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This study describes and explains the interest of homeless persons in housing, economic, and health-related services with intake interview data collected by a large urban shelter for single adults. Shelter guests were most interested in assistance with housing, job, and economic benefits, rather than health services. Three explanations of variation in service interests are identified: the "absolute needs" explanation expects service interests to vary directly with service needs, the "repressed needs" explanation expects service interests to vary inversely with alcoholism and mental illness, while the "relative needs" explanation expects interest in health-related services to be related to health needs, but …

To Survive And To Thrive: Integrating Services For The Homeless Mentally Ill, Marie D. Hoff, Katherine H. Briar, Kristin Knighton, Angie Van Ry

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

An intervention research project with homeless, chronically mentally ill persons demonstrated that linking rehabilitation services, such as employment skills and psycho-social stabilization, with survival services promotes success in serving this population. The project confirmed the central role of case managers in promoting engagement with mental health services and re-integration into stable community living.

Book Review: The Visible Poor: Homelessness In The United States By Joel Blau, Larry Kreuger

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

THE VISIBLE POOR: HOMELESSNESS IN THE UNITED STATES Joel Blau New York: Oxford University Press, 1992. $22.95 hardcover.

An Integrated Simulation Model Development Environment For Slam Ii Using Object-Oriented Paradigm, Rizvan Erol

Masters Theses

An integrated simulation model development environment was implemented to assist the modeler by automating certain activities of simulation modeling. The system included interactive model definition, experimental design, automatic simulation program generation in SLAM II. Object-oriented paradigm at software development stage was extensively used to conceptualize the structure, and rules of the SLAM II language in order to generate efficient, and modular program code. The present system targeted modeling of various probabilistic inventory control system problems. The remarkable advantages of the system were rapid model development time, and achieving reliable program code without requiring any knowledge in SLAM II. Object-oriented programming …

The Effect Of Vestibular Stimulation On Expressive Language Of Pre-Schoolers With Down Syndrome, Tiffany Bergo

Masters Theses

Effects of vestibular stimulation, when presented prior to language therapy, on expressive language abilities in pre-school children with Down syndrome were examined. Two subjects participated; one subject completed the study. Vestibular stimulation was therapist- and child-initiated and provided by various types of equipment. The subject's expressive language use (verbal and non-verbal) was videotaped during fifteen minutes of language therapy across a six-week, eleven-session period.

Results of this study indicate that expressive language use increased or improved across many parameters during the vestibular stimulation phase of the study. The subject displayed greatest gains in the use of multiple word utterances and …

Western News, Nov. 19, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Centers for Excellence will enhance research capabilities, Bartley elected president of WMU-AAUP chapter, Deming speech to be telecast live for campus viewing, Nobel Prize-winning physicist to speak Dec. 2-3 as part of Visiting Scholars and Artists Program, Pilot version of Computer Competency Test ready, WMU unit earns largest national SME grant this year, Cordier' book chronicles lives of school teachers of the Midwestern plains.

Western News, Nov. 12, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Policy governing student academic rights and responsibilities approved by Faculty Senate, Four gain experience and insight into higher education through internship, New students find a friend in popular UNV 101 course, Economist to present talks on human capital, development, Conference to focus on empowering women, E.C. common defense is topic of Ziring lecture, Johnson to share ideas on teaching black children, Famous geographer here as part of special week.

Arguing For Economic Equality, John Baker

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society - Febuary 10, 1992.

Western News, Oct. 29, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: WMU exploring TQM principles for possible adoption, New officers elected to lead WMU Foundation for '92-'93, 96 percent of 1987-88 graduates satisfied with experience at WMU, assessment survey shows, Counseling Center earns continued accreditation, Suterko noted in newsletter, E.C. lectures scheduled on business practices, currency, Conference will showcase work of Tasha Tudor, Three medical ethics specialists to discuss using concept of futility to limit care in Nov. 6 session, McConnell to speak on financial markets Nov. 5.

Western News, Oct. 22, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Faculty to be recognized for outstanding teaching skills, University has impact of nearly $400 million on Kalamazoo County, according to 1991-92 study, Walters lends a hand to Greater Kalamazoo United Way, Nigerian sculptor returns to lecture, demonstrate work, Expert on Melville to speak at two events Wednesday, Oct. 28, AMA scholar-in-residence will lead sessions on national health reform, rural health education.

Western News, October 15, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Loeffler, Micklin chosen asDistinguished F acuity Scholars, Faculty Senate approves proposal intended to simplify and clarify curriculum review process, Speakers to examine European Community from British and environmental standpoints, Nationally known historian to present peace week address, Economics lecture-seminar series to continue with talks on human capital, Soviet agriculture, Butterfield to lead session on the changing face of Russia.

Western News, Oct. 8, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: $6 million project to transform secondary mathematics teaching and learning, Haenicke announces plans for mini-sabbatical' to focus his energy on internal University affairs, Sharma to receive Distinguished Service Award, Child development expert will discuss views on children and violence, multicultural education, Parfet to be recognized with honorary degree for volunteer leadership in WMU fund raising, WMU again cited in U.S. News College Guide, New Enabling Technology Center schedules two events' for 'Investing in Abilities Week.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 5, 1992, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• "Campaign for Excellence" Presentation
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• 1993 Annual Meeting Date
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Conferring of Honorary Degree
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Program Revision Requests
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Capitol Outlay Budget Requests for 1993-94
• Authorization to Borrow for Recreational and Parking Facilities
• Name of Battle Creek Regional Center
• Executive Session
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, Oct. 1, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: 'Campaign for Excellence' concludes 15 months early with $62 million, Money and changing faculty among challenges that face higher education, Haenicke tells alumni, KCMS move to East Campus a boon to WMU programs, Engfest to celebrate Michigan's 'multiple voices', Prospective students at Brown and Gold Day will get closer look atfacilities campus offers, Series on European Community to continue with lectures on Swedish and Russian views.

Fostering Multi-Cultural Awareness: Books For Young Children, Doris Walker-Dalhouse

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Parents are children's first teachers, and in this capacity the home provides the foundation for their later literacy development (Vacca, Vacca and Gove,1987). Parents also transmit values and shape attitudes about people who function as the core for children's socialization in the school and larger community. Therefore attempts at multicultural education should, ideally, entail the active participation of parents. Thomas Sobol, Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York, believes that young children at home or in preschool need help at home and school in order to understand diversity. They must be helped to …

Instruction Meets Learner: Success Of An Inner-City Learner In A Traditional First Grade Classroom, Ellen Mcintyre

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In my language arts methods courses at the university, I spend time demonstrating the efficacy of a meaning-based curriculum. Students spend time in my classes reading and writing for functional purposes. They collaborate on assignments and choose many of the projects from an extensive list. They even design their own exams. I try to engage my students in activities which are alternatives to traditional instruction, so that they will teach young children in similar ways. Yet, I always have some students who argue for traditional instruction. One student may say, "It worked for me," while another might question, "If it's …

What Is Important In Reading In Middle Level Classrooms: A Survey Of Classroom Teachers' Perceptions, Tom Davidson, George H. Mcninch

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Should reading instruction in middle level schools be aimed at helping youngsters to acquire more specific, isolated skills of how to read? Or should the focus of reading in middle level schools be on assisting learners to become readers? An answer to both of these critical questions might be — yes. Middle level learners (10 to 14 years old) should grow both in their skillfulness as readers and in the process of becoming readers. Research data and current instructional practices can be found to support both of these positions.

Using Newspapers With Remedial Secondary Students To Improve Reading And Writing Literacy, Deborah G. Phelps, Donald D. Pottorff

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Literacy has gained national attention and continues to concern educators, parents, and a business community that relies on a literate work force. The use of newspapers in the classroom with secondary remedial reading students is a supplementary strategy that is worthy of attention. Newspapers provide special elements that have been well received by secondary students with reading problems.

Reading: The Conferences, Jeanne M. Jacobson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

At the International Reading Association's annual convention last spring, several presentations were devoted to the topic of literature-based themes. For a session on "Extending Students' Curiosity and Knowledge: Developing Interdisciplinary Expertise in Print Rich Environments," the featured speakers were Deborah Rowe and Charles Kinzer of Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, and Jeanne Peter from the Vanderbilt University Child Care Center.

Whole Language Collaboration Project: Implementing Change In One Elementary School, Grace Shepperson, Robert J. Nistler

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The purpose of this article is to describe the impact of the initial phase of a long-term inservice program aimed at restructuring one elementary school's literacy program. It focuses on observed changes that occurred as teachers became active participants in staff development sessions designed around effective change principles. Fannin Elementary School in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a multi-eth nic, urban elementary school situated in a neighborhood changing from lower middle socioeconomic status to low socioeconomic status. Nearly seventy percent of the children enrolled in the school qualify for free or reduced lunch. At least half of the population is non-English …

How Can We Use What We Know About Questioning Skills To Develop Literate Thinkers?, Bonnie B. Thomas

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

As the critical thinking movement has developed and corresponding research has been reported, a wide body of knowledge has developed around the skill of questioning as a means of developing critical thinking. Effective teachers from Socrates to the present day have sought to do more than transmit facts to students. Teachers have tried to help students develop skills in problem-solving, analyzing, evaluating and interpreting information. A typical teacher does this by asking hundreds of questions on a given day. The prevalence of this type of teaching has been found in reviews of research on teachers' questions which include studies going …

Trends In Statewide Reading Assessment: A Closer Look, William A. Henk, Robert J. Rickelman

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In recent years significant changes in our thinking about reading have ushered in a much needed reform movement in reading assessment practices. The formal origins of this shift can be traced to exciting developments in statewide reading assessments that were rightly touted in the professional literature during the latter 1980s (Carbo, 1988; Illinois State Board of Education, 1988; Roeber and Dutcher, 1989; Wixson, Peters, Weber, and Roeber, 1987; Valencia, Pearson, Peters, and Wixson, 1989). Reports about truly innovative testing practices in pioneer states such as Michigan and Illinois seemed to signal the beginning of a national trend in reading assessment. …

Children's Books, Mary Radtke, Sherry R. Myers, Jeanne M. Jacobson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Alain Leonard (1992). Barnaby and the Big Gorilla; Holly Keller (1991). Island Baby; Anthony Browne (1992). Through the Magic Mirror; John Greenleaf Whittier (1992). Barbara Frietchie; Lydia Dabcovich (1992). The Keys to My Kingdon: A Poem in Three Languages; Charlotte Zolotow (1992). This Quiet Lady

Reading Horizons Vol. 33, No. 1

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete Issue of Reading Horizons, volume 33, issue 1.

Reviews: Professional Materials, Christine Drikakis, Jeanne M. Jacobson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Lehr, Susan S. (1991). The Child's Developing Sense of Theme: Responses to Literature; Robinson, Richard D. (1991). Teacher Effectiveness and Reading Instruction

Western News, Sept. 24, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke lifts hiring freeze after three months, savings will be applied to anticipated deficit, Three notable alumni to be honored during Homecoming, Woodworth named to national AAUP post, GEM Center pumping out models to meet big demand, Gianakaris pens second book on Peter Shaffer, Unique musical duo earns applause in Italy, Fitness programs, campus recreational activities consolidated into one unit due to reorganization, Fierro tapped for spots on state and county commissions, Heinig uses drama to help children understand literature, Muizniece co-writes new book to help students better understand Latvian language's verbs.

Western News, Sept. 17, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: University faces $3.9 million budget deficit; fall enrollment down slightly, Boosters to promote pride through 'CommUniverCity', Lecture series on European Community continues, Sept. 22 reading by Kalamazoo writers to benefit the homeless as part of national fund-raiser, Leader of Hispanic organization to speak here, Native American Pow Wow expected to draw 5,000.