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The Langston Letter June 13-20, 1969, Langston University

Langston Letter

No abstract provided.

Letter From The Roselle Free Public Library

Florence Dwyer Letters

The director of Roselle Free Public Library corresponds with Florence P. Dwyer, congresswoman of New Jersey, to discuss appropriation of funds for education projects such library expansion and construction.

University Of Maine In Portland And University Of Maine School Of Law Commencement Program 1969, University Of Maine In Portland

Commencement Programs

The University of Maine in Portland and University of Maine School of Law Commencement Program program for the Eighth Commencement. Held in Portland, Maine June 7, 1969. Address given by The Honorable Leverett Saltonstall, Former United States Senator, Commonweath of Massachusetts. Honorary Doctorates Conferred upon: Edward York Blewett, Frederick Hazard Frost and Leverett Saltonstall. Award for Distiguished Serrvice to Rebecca Thurman Bernstein.

Gorham State College Commencement Program 1969, Gorham State College

Commencement Programs

The Gorham State College programs for the Baccalaureate Services, and Ninetieth Annual Commencement. Held in Gorham, Maine June 1, 1969. Address given by Dr. Harold Taylor.

A Study Of The Effect On High School Students Of An Educational Program Which Points Out The Harmful Effects Of Smoking, Patricia Ann Hastings

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to (1) develop a program of education on the ill effects of smoking for high school students; (2) help reduce the number of smokers among youth through the development of youth groups to promote a non-smoking program.

A Case Study Of Remediation For A Fifth Grade Boy With Reading Disabilities, Betty Lee Foster

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to provide formal research evidence as to the effectiveness of the remedial tutorial program with one child who had been diagnosed as a disabled reader. The student had been functioning as a slow learner in the classroom. More specifically, an attempt was made to verify or reject the hypothesis that improvement of the subject's reading ability would result in an enhancement of his self-image. A second hypothesis was to determine if the regular classroom work would profit by this improved self-image.

An Experimental Study Of Two Methods Of Teaching Mathematics In Second Grade, Nina Aldridge Thomas

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to compare two methods of teaching arithmetic in the second grade, an individualized method and a one group method, to determine if there were any differences in the achievement made by the two groups.

Communication Of An Actor’S Mental Processes To An Audience, Earl Dee Torrey

All Master's Theses

It is held that the actor communicates his mental processes to the audience and that this silent communication is of a subtle nature.

A Comparative Study Of The Role And Responsibility Of The Head Resident As Seen By The Head Resident And Students Of Selected Residence Halls At Central Washington State College, John Emmett Ward

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to investigate and gather data from many sources which pertained to college and university housing; to compare and evaluate other institutions of higher learning with that of Central Washington State College in regards to residence halls, student activities, and the Head Resident position; and to gain a better understanding of the position of Head Resident by soliciting the opinions of students and Head Residents in the form of a questionnaire so that meaningful information could be compiled and evaluated.

A Comparative Engineering Analysis Of Food Service Operations, Adolf Carl Hock

All Master's Theses

The purpose of the study was to measure objectively the effectiveness of the a la carte and scramble systems in each of the three Central Washington State College dining halls--East Holmes, West Holmes, and the Commons. No data at this time were available for the new system as it pertains to the serving line rate, the serving time per person, the number of people in the serving line, the dining time per person and the number of people in the dining room.

Effects Of The Administrative Internship Program On Selected Post Interns From C.W.S.C. And An Analysis Of Their Training Program, Robert Burdick

All Master's Theses

The purposes of this study were to (1) determine how selected post-interns from Central Washington State College rate the usefulness of their internship experience; (2) determine if size of school has any significant bearing on quantity and quality of administrative experiences; and, (3) determine what successes these post-interns have had in securing administrative positions.

A Program Of Physical Education Incorporating The Doman-Delacato Method Used With Trainable Mentally Retarded Students, Harold Wayne Johnson

All Master's Theses

The present study reports on a physical education program which was used with trainable mentally retarded children. Incorporated into this physical education program were those exercises advanced by Delacato.

An Investigation Of A Self-Determining Curriculum, Roger Gray

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to: (1) determine what patterns of selection occurred when children chose their curricular areas at times they preferred within the school day; (2) determine what proportion of time children with academic deficiencies (identified by their pre-summer session teachers) spent in the curricular area of their deficiency; (3) present the attitudes (as revealed through a questionnaire study} of parents whose children attended a summer school using a self-determining curriculum, and (4) present the attitudes and preferences (as revealed through personal interviews) of children who attended a summer school using a self-determining curriculum.

Reliability And Validity Of Arm Extension Testing In Diagnosing Reading Disorders, Geroge L. Rau

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of an arm elevation technique employed in the diagnosis of reading disability.

A Research Study Of The Effects Of Behavioral Group Counseling Upon College Freshmen, Donald Harvey Argue

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study to consider the effects of behavioral group counseling on freshmen who enter Bethany Bible College, San Cruz, California, with low high school grade point averages. The data was collected and considered in three areas: (1) effect of behavioral group counseling, (2) size of high school from which the student graduated, and (3) male-female achievement. The researcher was concerned specifically with: (1) discovering if behavior group counseling will significantly improve academic achievement, (2) analyzing the relationship of the size of high school from which the subjects graduated and academic achievement, (3) comparing male-female academic …

Educational Background And Industrial Experience Of Industrial Arts Teachers In The State Of Washington 1968-69, Donald Lee Peterson

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to survey previous education and experience of industrial arts teachers of the junior and senior high schools in the state of Washington for the 1968-69 school year. This was accomplished utilizing the survey method. This study was undertaken in order to gain knowledge as to the qualifications of present industrial arts teachers. On the basis of results obtained, conclusions were reached which may assist educators in evaluating teacher qualifications as well as their own industrial arts program.

The Extent Of Basal Reader Usage In Reading Programs By Elementary Teachers In The Wenatchee School District, Joe H. Schomer

All Master's Theses

This survey is not intended to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the basal reader program. It is designed to determine whether or not beginning or inexperienced teachers do, in fact, utilize basal programs to a greater extent than those with more experience.

A Study Of Skill Development In Single Concept Activities By Use Of The Video Tape Recorder, Ramon Dee Kinnaman

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the differential effects of video taping as an instructional tool in the acquisition of bowling skills.

A Study In Comprehension Improvement Of Seventh Grade Pupils Employing The Sq3r Technique, Dean L. Weyrick

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study: (1) to determine if the SQ3R technique could be used successfully with content and reading material at the seventh grade level; (2) to present a program to seventh grade students at Okanogan Junior High to determine the effect of the SQ3R method on improving comprehension as measured by the Diagnostic Reading Tests; and (3) to determine if the study methods learned could be transferred to a content area.

Birth Order And Its Relationship To Dogmatism, John Richard Downs

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to take one definable personality pattern, open and closed mindedness, and to see if this dimension is reflected in ordinal birth position, specifically first- and later-born. The literature reviewed in this study appears to describe the first-born very much like Rokeach (1960) describes his closed-minded person. Further, the description of the later-born is very much in line with Rokeach's description of the open-minded person.

Historical Development Of The Clarinet With Special Emphasis On Technique And The Resolving Of Technical Problems, Virgil M. Kocher

All Master's Theses

This paper was written for the purpose of discovering how the clarinet developed into the important instrument it is today. There have been many changes and additions to the mechanism and also in tonal characteristics since the first two-keyed clarinet was invented. These changes were the result of an effort to extend the range of the instrument, improve its tone, and to meet the demands of the composers of the day.

Glycosidic Enzymes Of The Tropaeolum Majus, Donald Richard Snowden

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to investigate the hydrolytic enzymes of Tropaeolum majus. This particular plant is the only example of the Tropaeolum genus found in the northern hemisphere. It is the well-known Indian cress or common garden nasturtium.

1969 Will Rogers High School Commencement Address, Oral Roberts

Oral Roberts Speeches and Addresses

On May 29th, 1969, Oral Roberts was the commencement speaker for the 30th Graduation exercises for Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Roberts family children attended Tulsa Public Schools. The Principal of the school, Dr. Knight, was also a good friend of the family.

Roberts shared with graduates about the importance of relationship. He notes,

"We hear a lot about the generation gap and the gap between races or the gap between lasses, and after dealing with thousand of people face to face and hand to hand and looking at the thing seriously, I believe there is no …

Letter To A Guild Providing Health, Educational, And Welfare Services, Florence P. Dwyer

Florence Dwyer Letters

Florence P. Dwyer, congresswoman of New Jersey, responds to a group that provides health, educational, and welfare services about educational and school programs geared towards "vocational education for the disadvantaged" and vocational rehabilitation programming.

The Langston Letter May 23-30, 1969, Langston University

Langston Letter

No abstract provided.

Letter To The Director Of Libraries At A County College, Florence P. Dwyer

Florence Dwyer Letters

Florence P. Dwyer, congresswoman of New Jersey, responds to a director of libraries at Essex County College about funding for projects such as library expansion and development.

Letter From A Guild Providing Health, Educational, And Welfare Services

Florence Dwyer Letters

An assistant director at a group that provides health, educational, and welfare services corresponds with Florence P. Dwyer, congresswoman of New Jersey, about funding educational and vocational programs for marginalized people with mental health issues and/or disabilities.

The Langston Letter May 9-16, 1969, Langston University

Langston Letter

No abstract provided.

Henri Temianka Correspondence; (Gebauer), Doris Drescher

Henri Temianka Correspondence

This collection contains material pertaining to the life, career, and activities of Henri Temianka, violin virtuoso, conductor, music teacher, and author. Materials include correspondence, concert programs and flyers, music scores, photographs, and books.

The Langston Letter May 2-9, 1969, Langston University

Langston Letter

No abstract provided.