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Commencement Exercises-12:00pm, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Commencement Exercises-9:00am, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Commencement Excercises - 3:00pm, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

25 Year Club: 26th Annual Gala, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club

26th Annual Gala

December 4, 2007

• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees

Attitudes Toward And Knowledge Of Affirmative Action In Higher Education, Erika Ann Carr

Dissertations

Affirmative action has become an increasingly important topic in higher education because colleges and universities are key battlegrounds regarding how affirmative action policies are enacted. Senior-level higher education administrators have historically taken the lead in shaping affirmative action policies in higher education, and knowing their own community's standpoints on the policies could assist them in deciding how to proceed in defending affirmative action in the face of increasing opposition.

This study measures individuals' attitudes toward and knowledge of affirmative action within one university in the state of Michigan, where affirmative action was banned through a state-wide election in November 2006. …

Differences In Bachelors Degree Attainment: Are College Degrees A Function Of Habitus?, Colin S. Mccaleb

Dissertations

This study sought evidence that Pierre Bourdieu's habitus influences college graduation and college transferring patterns. Hypothesizing that low socio-economic students have to change their habitus in the elitist environment of higher education, two research questions were advanced to explore this phenomenon, the first asking if there was evidence consistent with the idea that habitus influenced graduation rates, the second question asking if there was evidence consistent with the idea that habitus influenced transferring patterns. Under each research question, several hypotheses were tested using descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, Chi square tests of independence, and logistic regressions. Income and civic participation …

Retaining Exploring Students: A Comparison Study Of Decided And Undecided College Students, Betty D. Dennis

Dissertations

U.S. four-year institutions graduate fewer than 50% of its first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students within six years Today, improving college student retention and graduation rates is a primary focus of higher education nationwide. Scholars have found that students who enter college undecided and are still exploring majors need a great deal of support to be retained. Research has also demonstrated that between 20% and 50% of entering freshmen have not selected a major course of study and that colleges and universities are concerned these students are at a higher risk of leaving the institution. What is unclear is whether selecting a …

Arts Education Organization Acceptance Speech, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, Nov. 29, 2007, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU community donates record amount to United Way; Granholm helps open Kalexsyn facility at BTR Park; 25 Year Club inducts 32 new members; On Campus with Michael VanPutten.

Statement On Diversity, Multiculturalism, And Inclusion, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, Nov. 15, 2007, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Governor recognizes College of Fine Arts; WMU gets award for work at Fort St. Joseph; Provost search begins; United Way campaign exceeds goal; On Campus with Gordon Bolar.

New Student Open House Comments, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Geosciences Newsletter- 2007, Department Of Geosciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol. 2, No. 3

• Dear Friends and Alumni
• Faculty News
• Publications
• Grants
• Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education
• Department Updates
• Graduate Student News
• Internships
• Awards and Graduations
• Alumni News
• Donations

Western News, Nov. 1, 2007, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dunn gives State of the University address; Forum focuses on Western Edge; Obituaries for Roger Urich and Roger Wallace; On Campus with Margaret Watson.

State Of The University, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, Oct. 18, 2007, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: McGurn named Distinguished Faculty Scholar; Recipients announced for Distinguished Teaching and Emerging Scholar awards; Emeritus Breisach honored; On Campus with Bill Breur.

Western News, Oct. 4, 2007, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dybek named MacArthur Foundation Fellow; Benson, Pencock get Distinguished Service Awards; Distinguished Alumni Award winners announced; On Campus with Shirley Vernia.

Western News, Sept. 20, 2007, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Fall enrollment shows gains in transfers, retention; Area's first wind turbine electric generator dedicated at WMU; On Campus with Edison Macadangdang.

Western News, Sept. 6, 2007, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Greetings from President Dunn; Gilchrist, Harik, Powell appointed to key posts; Goggle Earth contest motivates students to rebuild WMU; On Campus with Barbara Banks.

Greek-Letter Membership And College Graduation: Does Race Matter?, Ronald E. Severtis Jr., C. Andre Christie-Mizell

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Research, utilizing a nationally representative sample of 3,712 Americans, revealed that Greek-letter membership increases the probability of college graduation more for African Americans than for European Americans. Conversely, father's education is a more robust predictor of educational outcomes for European Americans compared to their African American counterparts

Inquiry, August 2007, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

• Overview of OVPR and external funding
• Technology transfer
• Human subjects review
• Misconduct in research
• Internal funding for faculty
• Facilities and administration costs
• Grant workshops
• Reorganization of OVPR

Cognitive Vs. Supportive Therapy For Distressed Collegians, Jean Clore

Dissertations

Rates of depressive symptoms, psychological distress, and low self-esteem appear to be growing on college campuses. Determining how best to help distressed collegians is an important public health concern, as these individuals appear to be at significant risk for further deterioration, disrupted quality of life, and impaired ability to succeed in college. This study compared the effects of (a) six sessions of cognitive therapy (CT; training in two cognitive modification strategies—building positive self-thoughts and disputing negative self-thoughts) to (b) six sessions of non-directive, supportive therapy (ST). Fifty-three students from a large mid-western university reporting low self-esteem and significant levels of …

Effective Critical Thinking Teaching Strategies As Perceived By Affiliated Program Evaluation Faculty, Dhaifallah Almatrodi

Dissertations

Critical Thinking (CT) skills are important for effective evaluation. In order to increase CT competency and use in evaluation to improve evaluation results, training programs for evaluators should incorporate CT instruction.

This study focused on three areas of interest relative to CT strategies, teac practices, and assessments to measure CT performance. Six research questions were identified to investigate Program Evaluation (PE) faculty's perceptions of effective CT teaching strategies. They are: (1) How many CT teaching strategies are faculty members aware of in teaching graduate students?; (2) How often PE faculty utilize CT teaching strategies in their teaching profession?; (3) Which …

Friends Of Historic East Campus Reception Remarks, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Emeriti News, Summer 2007, Emeriti Council

Emeriti News

Contents from Volume XII, Number 2:

• Coming Attractions
• Exploring Our Campus
• Emeriti Flu Clinic
• Emeriti Theatre Matinee
• Election Results: The 2007-2008 Emeriti Council
• The Emeriti Council Webpage
• The Year in Review
• Invest in Your Health

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2007, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Inside and out, it’s a masterpiece
• This year marks WMU’s 50th anniversary as Michigan’s fourth university.
• StoryCorps plumbs local oral histories
• For the love of the game
• Athletics
• College news
• Campus places
• Classnotes/Obituaries

Sculpture Tour Remarks, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, June 21, 2007, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Collaboration saves campus bus service; Performance space named for D. Terry Williams; Four staff members earn Make a Difference awards; On Campus with Kim Smith.

Western News, June 7, 2007, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Farewell events set for Beam, Haenicke, Pisaneschi; WMU, IBM team to build 21st century skills; New office supports WMU parents, families; On Campus with Jean Decker.

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner 2007, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Program

May 24, 2007

Honored Guests:

• Michael B. Atkins
• Robert M. Beam
• Andrew A. Brogowicz
• William M. Cremin
• Ronald W. Davis
• Stuart J. Dybek
• Jorge M. Febles
• M. Arthur Garmon
• Marie F. Gates
• Thomas L. Gossman
• Philip J. Guichelaar
• Arlen R. Gullickson
• John M. Hanley
• Thomas R. Holmes
• Elaine A. Jayne
• Linda L. Law
• Charles Bruce MacQueen
• Bettina S. Meyer
• Daniel P. Mihalko
• Richard O'Hearn
• Paul E. Ponchillia
• Eldor C. Quandt
• Charlene Renner
• Visho Sharma
• Subhash R. Sonnad
• Judith F. Stone
• Charles Stroh
• Daniel L. Stufflebeam
• Paul E. Szarmach
• Larry J. ten Harmsel
• Thomas L. Van …