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Western News, May 3, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, May 3, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: President Bernhard announces his retirement effective June 1985, Buckley; Nelson named department chairpersons, Changes made on microcomputer purchase' contracts, 2,000 expected for Medieval Studies Congress, Foreign social workers arrive for exchange
Western News, April 19, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 19, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: 40 Presidential Scholars honored last Thursday, In an address last week; President Bernhard urged this year's Presidential Scholars to be 'the vanguard defending the Vital Balance' between passion and intellect
Western News, April 12, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 12, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Phillips to receive Distinguished Service Award, More than 1,850 to receive degrees in commencement exercises April 21, Freshman attrition 250,70; close to national norm, Starcher to be named 'Woman of the Year', Summer flextime work schedule to begin May 1, Libraries announce hours for coming weeks
Western News, April 5, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, April 5, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: MAGB to honor students, faculty members April 11, Hispanic Awareness Day activities set for April 13, Bernhard to be featured speaker at luncheon for community leaders Tuesday in Muskegon, Ziring named visiting fellow at Oxford, Display to feature black women's achievements, Costume design book commemorates Kerr
The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 5, Western Michigan University
The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 5, Western Michigan University
The Westerner (1980-1997)
• In a few words ... • Bernhard announces retirement as president • Charter trustee Adams honored • Brinn named vice president for University relations • Goldfarb new associate dean • The alumni/development shuffle • Room and board rates increase • Honorary degrees granted at April commencement • Phillips receives service award • Greenburg, Svoboda receive honorary degrees • Noted scholar appointed to Upjohn Chair • Western Leadership 1983 • Among Alumni • Alumnotes • Sports
Geographic Place Location Knowledge: An Empirical Investigation Into The Performance Of University Undergraduate Students As A Result Of Cognitive Theory Based Instruction, Sharafat Khan
Dissertations
The major purpose of the study was to determine the effects of cognitive based Atlas Exercises and cognate materials (films, data sheets, readings from a geography book, regional examinations and map tests, book reviews, transparencies, a map module, wall maps, and slides) on the geographic place location knowledge of undergraduate university and/or college students. The research sample (n = 371) consisted of students enrolled in introductory geography courses located in three institutions of higher education in Michigan. Three researcher designed survey instruments were utilized for data collection: Background Data Questionnaire, Map Location Test I, and Map Location Test II. These …
The Influences Of Schooling, Job Experience, Information About Job Openings, Mentoring, Geographic Mobility, And Discrimination On The Selection Of College And University Presidents, Raymond D. Davis
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The study was designed around an occupational-distribution model developed by Milner (1979) and adapted for the present study to include the factors: (a) years of schooling, (b) quality of education, (c) job experience, (d) information about openings and promotions, (e) geographical regions, and (f) deliberate discrimination. Twenty-five hypotheses, thought to be related to the adapted model, were developed and tested. A particular goal was to examine possible screening factors that may limit women and members of racial minority groups in securing higher education presidencies.
A survey questionnaire, mailed to the population of 1,227 persons, yielded 1,015 usable responses (for an …
Western News, March 29, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 29, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Education scholar; writer is WMU Foundation fellow, 2,800 invited to 'Meet WMU Night' Wednesday, Next Thursday to be Jim Miller Day, Faculty write new economics book, Kowalski to retire early in 1985
Western News, March 22, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 22, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Institutional advancement reorganization approved, Day appointed first to hold Upjohn Chair, Issues of changing student population to be discussed at conference for faculty; staff, Form committee on science; mathematics education, Geology department sponsors talks
Western News, March 15,1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 15,1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Engineering; Applied Sciences to host TECH EXPO, Designer and art critic to receive honorary degrees, Accounting expert to be visiting scholar, Theatrical design conference hosted by WMU, Student to travel to China next month to teach; study, Greene to direct holistic health care, Whitney Young Scholars Program set for Saturday
Western News, March 1, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 1, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: HPER, Religion sponsor Visiting Scholars this month, Broncos go to CCHA playoffs this weekend, President of Grambling State to visit here, Western ranks 9th in state in undergrad ed in controversial Gourman Report findings, Musical to be given Chicago premiere, Energy Learning Center to train displaced workers
Western News, February 23, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 23, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Adams honored by colleagues for 20 years on Board, Goldfarb named associate dean of arts and sciences, Free Press associate editor to speak, Tevis to give keynote address, Board approves realignment of assignments in alumni-development
Western News, February 16, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 16, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Observe Handicapper Awareness Week next week, Five in English to lead discussion of work of Nobel Prize-winning poet who will visit, Hill to continue Black History Month events, Faculty members urged to return to giving early evaluations to students in trouble, Second 'Student Needs Assessment' conducted, Emerita faculty member begins trip to China
Western News, February 9, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 9, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Student Retention Committee to focus on freshmen, Roseboom reception to be 2 to 4 p.m. next Tuesday, Natanson fund established, Applications due for management associates, Nobel Prize-winning poet in residence Feb. 20-21, Bafna receives $35,075 grant, Curtis Curtis-Smith receives ASCAP award
Western News, February 2,1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 2,1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Presidents encouraged by Blanchard's HE stand, Robeson to highlight Black History Month Friday, Team experiments with laser art in Dalton Center, 'Career Opportunities for Women' conference set, Staff training offers two seminars, Anton lecture to be given, Memorial mass Saturday for Barbara D. Marks
The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 4, Western Michigan University
The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 4, Western Michigan University
The Westerner (1980-1997)
• Health-oriented residence halls open • Regional theatre festival on campus • Hannah named assistant VP for academic affairs • Board leadership re-elected • Management advancement programs begin for facility and staff • Tate Center opens • Trans Tech and I.T .E. merge • You met the anniversary challenge! • Film wins national award • Memorable giving-planning for immortality • Daniels named to alumni post • Got travel plans for the summer? • '44 to celebrate fortieth anniversary • Veteran's reunion being planned • Among Alumni • Sports
Western News, January 26, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 26, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Edwards, Ludlow re-elected Board chair; vice chair, Hannah named assistant VP for academic affairs, Sachtleben named to Library Board, Staff training offers three seminars, WE CARE plans Monday series, Scholarship applications available for workshops in higher education, National conference on women in agriculture here
Western News, January 19, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 19, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Western to observe Nontraditional.Student Week, Art critic; designer to be granted honorary degrees in ceremonies during this semester, Employees invited to submit suggestions, Staff training offers two programs, Newhouse named assistant manager
Western News, January 12, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 12, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Purchase agreements reached with computer firms, Administrative internship. program initiated with four employees, Film by academic services wins major national award, President; trustees invite faculty-staff to reception, Computer-purchase agreements completed, Health Center to offer 'healthy' programs
Western News, January 5, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 5, 1984, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Rossi appointed chair of political science; Sanders is acting chair of business info, .MerzeTate Center opens Monday in College of Ed, Stokman to be visiting scholar, Kilpatrick to speak at King banquet Jan. 14, Phelps named to regional-center post
1984 Brown & Gold Western Michigan University, Western Michigan University
1984 Brown & Gold Western Michigan University, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Yearbooks (1906-1985)
- Pictures from across campus
- Pictures of Seniors
Bulletin Western Michigan University: The Graduate Catalog 1984-1986, Western Michigan University
Bulletin Western Michigan University: The Graduate Catalog 1984-1986, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)
Section I: General Policies and Procedures
Section II: Master's Degree Programs and Requirements
Section III: Specialist Degree Programs and Requirements
Section IV: Doctoral Degree Programs and Requirements
Section V: Description of Graduate
Section VI: The Graduate Faculty
University Employee Service Recognition Program 1984, Western Michigan University
University Employee Service Recognition Program 1984, Western Michigan University
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