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Western News, July 12, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board approves revised '83-84 budget, Sharma named general studies chair, Trader; long-time chair; to resign, Sandberg recognized by Guam, Ramsey named to Faculty Development

Beyond Book Jackets: Creative Bulletin Boards To Encourage Reading, Alan Frager, Janet Valentour

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The rationale and application of creating bulletin boards is illustrated through three general bulletin board types.

Is The Influence Of Psycholinguistic Research Evident In Preservice Teachers' Views Of The Reading Process?, Mary Jane Gray

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The overall aim of this investigation was to attempt to determine whether the psycholinguistic view of the reading process was being reflected in the views of preservice teachers.

A Schoolwide Program To Help Children Analyze Story Characters, Gerald L. Fowler

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

"What kind of person do you think this character is?" A familiar question which, more than occasionally results in answers such as, "nice, happy, mean, good, etc." Discussion with many teachers indicate that such superficial responses persist through the grades with some children, especially those who encounter problems with reading.

Portrayals Of The Disabled In Books And Basals, Carol Ann Moore

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

A look at books where the disabled are stigmatized or stereotyped and where they are adequately represented.

Assessing And Extending Comprehension: Monitoring Strategies In The Classroom, Amos L. Hahn

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Three comprehension strategies that seem viable for classroom instruction and application are: (1) summarization of text, (2) self-initiated questioning, and (3) differentiation of reader-based and text-based questions. Research supporting the instructional validity of each of these strategies will be discussed.

Reading Horizons Vol. 24, No. 4

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 24, issue 4.

A Workshop To Incorporate Language Development In Teaching Reading, Dixie D. Sanger, Sheldon L. Stick

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

It is the purpose of this paper to describe a workshop designed to teach elementary school teachers how to incorporate language development activities during reading instruction, particularly with children who have language-based reading difficulties.

Visual-Motor Training Program And Symbol Reversal Errors, Bernard L. Heydorn

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The program used in this study was an adaptation of the Kirshner Program (1977) for the remediation of symbol reversals.

Author Index

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Index to authors in volume 24.

Article Index

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Index to articles in volume 24.

Teaching The Process Of Inferring Through A Listening Guide, Donna E. Alvermann

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

What follows is a listening procedure for helping even very young children learn how to "negotiate" meaning from an author's implied statements.

College Students Reading To Preschoolers, David Hayes

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

It is not enough to expose future teachers and parents to good literature for children. It is important that they see young children reacting to books being read to them, an opportunity education majors get during preservice training. Non-education majors enrolled in my children's literature class were given, as an alternative to a traditional term paper, a chance to interact with preschoolers through the medium of books. Twenty-one students chose to participate in this project.

Competency Model For Preservice Teachers In A Basic Skills Course, Mary Sue Eckert, John Wollenberg

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

This model was developed for counseling preservice teachers and altering foundation courses to meet the individual needs of a heterogeneous collegiate student body.

Western News, June 28, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Summer orientation sessions begin, Bernhard comments on tuition freeze, National Safety in the Workplace Week observed, Duncan named outstanding volunteer

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting June 15, 1984, 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
• Western Michigan University Board of Trustee Meeting Dates for 1984/85
• Recommendation re School of Library and Information Science
• Resolution re Building Maintenance and Repair Projects
• Recommendation re Revised 1983/84 General Fund Operating Budget
• Resolution re Continuation of 1983/84 Budget into 1984/85
• Recommendation re Student Health Fee
• Board Committee Reports
• SAME (Science and Mathematics Education Center) Report
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, June 14, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Institute obtains valuable index, Collective bargaining teams to meet, Faculty participate in convention, Extra time required for MPERS retirement processing

Valued Traditions And New Directions: Faculty Recognition Dinner 1984, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Valued Traditions and New Directions

Faculty Recognition Dinner

June 9, 1984

Honored Guests

• David W. Adams
• Donald Blasch
• Harold Boles
• Earl L. Borr
• Joan A. Boucher
• Donald H. Bouma
• William L. Burdick
• Arthur Christensen
• Stanley K. Derby
• Roscoe A. Douglas
• Robert Engstrom
• John L. Feirer
• June France
• Joseph A. Frattallone
• Beth Giedeman
• Clarence J. Goodnight
• Paul L. Griffeth
• William O. Haynes
• Imy V. Holt
• Charles O. Houston
• Don C. Iffland
• G. Stewart Johnson
• Dale D. King
• Neil Lamper
• Hung Peng Lee
• Charles E. Meyer
• Gilbert W. Morell
• Don W. Nantz
• Frank B. Olenchak
• Harvey W. Overton
• Maisie K. Pearson
• William …

Western News, June 7, 1984, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Applications up 12% over last year; Hannah notes, Sichel to be visiting scholar at Stanford, Here are 1983 W-2 earnings for University faculty; staff members, PA Program involved in forum, American Chemical Society here, Ficsor named visiting professor at Duke

Eliminating Drainage At The Forming Board And Its Effects On Formation And Retention, Michael F. Scholly

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

The pilot paper machine at Western Michigan University was modified to eliminate drainage at the forming board. This was achieved by inserting a thin plate under the wire, from the breast roll beyond the point of jet impingement. Two different plates were used - one five inches and one ten inches. Data was collected to determine the effects the modifications had on the table's performance and web formation and retention. The following can be concluded from this study: the modifications increased the web's consistency leaving the couch, yielded poorer formation, and had insignificant affects on solids retention. Problems occurred when …

The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 6, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Mentor/Mentee program is a concept that works • Wetnight announces retire • Medallion scholarships awarded to six • 'Real world' program brings together graduate students and preschoolers • Development campaign launched • Fellowship funds research into child sexual abuse • College seniors ill-prepared for graduation shock • The library-an issue of quality • Gymnastics and Orlofsky • WMU's gift to the Olympics • Sommerville, Kinne named scholar-athletes for 1984 • Mike Gary Athletic Fund surpasses goal, sets record • Among Alumni • Career fair sets attendance record • Alumninotes

The Effect Of Shear And Alum Addition On Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Retention, Patricia L. Houle

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

Alkenyl succinic anhydride is an effective sizing agent involved in alkaline papermaking. There are many factors in the alkaline papermaking system which effect the retention of the sizing agent. This study reviews factors which influence sizing and the effects of shear and alum addition on the retention of ASA. The Dynamic Drainage Jar was employed to subject four levels of shear on the system and Hercules size determinations were conducted as a measure of retention. Alum is necessary in the system to provide proper retention of the ASA. Retention of ASA with alum present was found to increase with increasing …

The Pressability Of Once Dried Pulps Vs Never Dried Pulps, Martha Welburn Wells

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

A study was made on the dynamic press simulator to determine the pressability differences of once dried pulps and ·never dried pulps. As water is removed in the drying process, nearly all of the water-to-cellulose bonds are replaced by cellulose-to-cellulose bonds. Rewetting the dry pulp reestablishes only part of the water-to-cellulose bonds. Therefore, at the same moisture content the once dried pulp holds its water 'looser' than the never dried pulp. The results prove that previously dried pulps reach higher consistencies in the press section than pulps that have never been dried. The results also indicate that the dynamic press …

Behavioral Social Work In Community And Organizational Settings, Jack Rothman, Bruce A. Thyer

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Principles and methods of behavioral social work have found little application at the community and organizational levels of intervention. It is the contention of the authors that integration of such content would enhance practice at these levels. Components of behavioral community intervention are indicated and illustrated in micro/macro settings, with advantages to practice specified. Ethical Considerations in using this methodology are discussed.

Measuring Ecology In Social Work Supervision: The Relationship Between Work And Treatment Environments And The Quality Of Supervision In Israeli Public Welfare Agencies, Ron Maier, Edna Guttmann, Zvi Eisikovits

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This study measures the interaction between work and treatment environments in public welfare agencies and social work supervision. One hundred and twenty-four social work students enrolled in B.S.W. studies at two Israeli universities, who were doing field work in these agencies, were randomly sampled. The work and treatment environments were measured utilizing an adapted version of a scale developed by Rudolf H. Moos. The student's evaluation of supervision was measured using a revised version of Carlton Munson's questionnaire. Supervisory variables such as administrative capability, effective use of time, and relationships were positively correlated with work environment variables such as order …

The Assimilation Of Indochinese Refugees: Social Service Issues, Mark W. Lusk

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper summarizes the recent history of the Indochinese refugee experience in the United States and factors inhibiting their assimilation. Social service practice and policy issues which have arisen during their settlement are discussed.

America's experience during the past decade with the "boat people" and other refugees from Indochina has reignited longstanding controversies regarding immigration. The exodus of the Indochinese has stimulated national interest in the growing world refugee problem and has revived the discussion regarding this country's historic role as a haven for the dispossessed. Social welfare institutions have been challenged to respond to the practice and policy issues …

Critical Criminology, Traditional Crime, And Public Policy, Ronald C. Kramer

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Critical criminologists have often ignored the serious problem of traditional or common street crime. As a result, crime prevention policy has been forfeited to the political right or to those who advocate ineffective liberal reforms. This paper argues that critical criminology can make a contribution to the formulation of public policy concerning traditional crime. Recent theoretical developments within the criitical perspective on crime, as.well as a variety of supporting data, are reviewed and specific policy recommendations to reduce traditional crime are offered. These progressive recommendations constitute an important alternative to the individualistic approaches (liberal or conservative) which now dominate crime …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 11, No. 2 (June 1984)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Critical Criminology, Traditional Crime, And Public Policy - RONALD C. KRAMER
• Behavioral Social Work in Community and Organizational Settings - JACK ROTHMAN, BRUCE A. THYER
• Measuring Ecology in Social Work Supervision: The Relationship Between Work and Treatment Environments and The Quality of Supervision in Israeli Public Welfare Agencies - RON MAIER, EDNA GUTTMANN, ZVI EISIKOVITS
• Get Thee To A Shelter - WILLIAM M. EPSTEIN
• Ethnic Minority Leadership: A Theoretical Perspective - PALLASSANA R. BALGOPAL
• Understanding Gay and Lesbian Aging - PHILIP M. KAYAL
• The Origins of The Service State: On The Ironies of Intervention - TIMOTHY W. …

Get Thee To A Shelter, William M. Epstein

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Psychotherapy and surrogate care, the two basic strategies for providing services to battered women, are criticized against outcome evidence of their reliability and efficacy. Surrogate care is shown to be the more desirable service approach. Some implications of this conclusion for the helping professions are enumerated.

Ethnic Minority Leadership: A Theoretical Perspective, Pallassana R. Balgopal

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Although numerous approaches have been utilized to study leadership (focusing on traits, attributes, styles, roles, situations, performance, results, and so on), there is no agreement on the idal approach. The debate over this issue especially as related to the study of ethnic minority leadership continues. In this paper two major approaches - the "Great Main or Trait" and the "Times or Situational" approaches are examined, and the latter is presented as a viable theoretical framework for studying the ethnic minority leadership.