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Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session December 11/12, 2003, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

AGENDA:

Thursday, December 11 - Informal Session

6 p.m., Connable Board Room

Acceptance of the Agenda

Closed Informal Session (Room 242)

Recommendation re Intercollegiate Athletics/

Public Comments re Recommendation

RECESS

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 - Formal Session

8 a.m .. Rooms 157 – 159

Remarks by the Chair

Remarks by the President

Approval of Minutes of September 12, October 7 and 31 and December 1 Sessions

Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center

Research Foundation

Budget Overview (Informational agenda item)

Student Health Insurance Requirement

Naming of Art Building

Grant Report

Personnel Reports (a and b)

Gift Report

Lease Agreement Renewal between WMU and …

Western News, Dec. 4, 2003, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Tech committee gives final nod to BRCC; Faculty and staff members honored for 25 years service; Holiday reception is Dec. 12; On Campus with Paul Schneider.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Special Meeting December 1, 2003, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

On a 6-0 roll call vote following a motion by Trustee DeNooyer, supported by Trustee Martin, the Board of Trustees went into closed informal session to consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal law.

Early Education Experiences & School-To-Work Program Participation, Richard K. Caputo

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This study assesses the effects of Head Start participation and demonstrated academic ability during elementary school on School-to-Work (STW) program participation. The study sample comes from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, 1997 Cohort and comprises 4,370 adolescents who reported grades they received while in the 8th grade and whether or not they ever repeated a grade in grammar school. Findings indicate that STW programs attract disproportionate numbers of students with histories of marginal demonstrated academic ability. This is so because STW programs are also more likely to attract Head Starters. Demonstrated academic ability varies by race/ethnicity and sex, with …

Student Satisfaction With Michigan Community College Distance Education Courses, Eugene H. Mckay Iii

Dissertations

Distance education courses offered by community colleges and other higher education institutions are becoming popular options for students who seek a more convenient method to obtain a college education. Community colleges are actively expanding their offerings of distance education courses, both nationally and in Michigan. Yet minimal research has been conducted on a large scale to discover the factors which contribute to satisfaction with distance education courses at community colleges.

This study consists of a cross-sectional survey of over 6000 Michigan community college students in Michigan, who completed a distance education courseduring the fall semester of 2002. Sixteen of Michigan's …

An Investigation On The Impact Of The Structure Of Summative Student Evaluation On Self-Regulated Learning, John Charles Ritzier

Dissertations

Many hypotheses have been offered regarding the impact on learning caused by the most traditional practice of summative student evaluation, namely that of assigning marks to students. Sufficient evidence exists to suggest this practice often has detrimental effects. This study was designed to investigate the following three questions: (1) How does the method of summative student evaluation impact self-regulated learning in low-achieving high school mathematics students? (2) How does the cognitive level of the task mediate the relationship between method of summative student evaluation and self-regulated learning? (3) How does the length of time students are exposed to a method …

Preparing Teachers To Use Technology: The Webquest In The Secondary English Language Arts Methods Classroom, Melinda C. Dobson

Dissertations

This study focuses on why and how English language arts methods instructors can integrate WebQuest development into their courses. Behavioral, cognitive, and constructive learning theory are established as a theoretical basis for introducing the WebQuest into the English language arts methods curriculum. Practicing teachers are surveyed about their WebQuest-use to identify positive and negative outcomes of the activity. National and international standards the WebQuest fulfills are identified. This study focuses on how to integrate technology in general into the methods course and then documents the development of the researcher's WebQuest and that of three different secondary English language arts methods …

How Secondary School Mathematics Teachers Construct An Understanding Of "Appropriate Use" Of Graphing Calculators In The Context Of Collegial Inquiry, Marcia L. Weller Weinhold

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Sport Supplements And High School Athletes: A Study Of Use And Motivations, Bethany Coovert

Masters Theses

The use of sports supplements is prevalent among American society, including high school athletes. The purpose of this study was to determine what sports supplements high school athletes are consuming, what are the motivations behind the athletes use, where do the athletes obtain the supplements, where do the athletes acquire information regarding sports supplements and who encourages and/or discourages the athletes supplement use. A questionnaire was distributed to high school athletes in the greater Kalamazoo, Michigan area, with a seven percent response rate.

The study found that 34% of the high school athletes surveyed reported to use sports supplements. The …

Western News, Nov. 20, 2003, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New Hydro Aluminum engineering unit may lead to more Michigan jobs; Campus landscapers get national award; Libraries use Web technology for access; On Campus with Tom Meldrim.

Western News, Nov. 6, 2003, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: NSF grants $10 million for math center; Governor taps Bailey for new technology committee; Exhibit, events focus of impact of slavery in U.S; On Campus with Steve Darrell.

Geosciences Newsletter- 2003, Department Of Geosciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol. 1, No. 28

• Dear Alumni and Friends
• Faculty News
• Department News
• Awards and Graduations
• Alumni News
• Field Trips
• Donations

Wmu Board Of Trustees Special Formal Session October 31, 2003, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• WMU/AFSCME Contract
• WMU/POA Contract
• Revised Retirement Dates under Window Severance Incentive Plan
• Retirement

Western News, Oct. 23, 2003, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New legislative affairs staff gears up to deal with state budget cuts; Joyce Thompson book takes award; PSSO scholarships awarded; On Campus with Margaret Hamilton.

Western News, Oct. 9, 2003, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Centennial homecoming flirts with tradition, sets stage for new memories; Massie book aims to trigger nostalgia, tell WMU's story; Group to review WMU sports; AAUP pact OK'd by trustees.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Special Formal Session October 7, 2003, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda - Kohls
• Closed Informal Session (ROLL CALL) - Kohls
• WMU/AAUP Contract (ROLL CALL) – Bailey

Western News, Sept. 25, 2003, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Record number of graduate students, enrollment near all-time high; Opera star Susan B. Anthony to perform here, receive honorary degree; Work officially begins on WMU Centennial Habitat House.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session September 12, 2003, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Remarks by the Vice Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the the July 15 and July 30 Formal Sessions
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• State Building Authority - Health and Human Services Building
• Capital Outlay Budget Request for 2004/05
• Public Comments

CLOSED SESSION

• Asylum Lake Conservation Restrictions

Western News, Sept. 11, 2003, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Engineering complex to be dedicated; President Bailey defines her values during inaugural address; Pultitzer-winner Spiegelman is first Centennial Scholar; Icabone named ombudsman.

Western News, Aug. 28, 2003, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Campus to come together Sept. 3 for inauguration, centennial gala; CEAS building set to open; WMU one of top 100 again; Trolley to be dedicated Sept. 5; Prison-based group gives scholarships.

Examination Of The Skills And Dispositions Needed For Assistant Principals To Be Effective Disciplinarians, Sherie Lynn Williams

Dissertations

The main purpose of this study was to identify the set of key skills and dispositions needed by secondary school assistant principals to function as effective disciplinarians. A secondary purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of males and females concerning this topic. This was accomplished by exploring the perceptions of experts and practitioners, both male and female, concerning their ideas on the skills and dispositions needed by assistant principals at the secondary level to be successful disciplinarians.

This study used two methods of data collection, the Delphi Method of collecting information and focus groups. A panel of …

Reliability Of The Educational Technology Profiler Survey As A Method Of Gathering Information In Teacher Preparation Programs, Carmen A. Cornieles

Dissertations

Education is an important factor in the introduction of technology as tools to be used in the teaching process. Teacher preparation programs for general education and special education are working to ensure that technology is a common denominator method of instruction following standards from teaching accrediting agencies. Institutions in charge of teacher preparation programs are aware of the need to prepare their students effectively and efficiently in the use of technology to support teaching and learning. Students in teacher preparation programs should become knowledgeable on using educational technology in their everyday instruction when placed in a school. For this reason, …

Perception Of The Treatment Efficacy Of Therapeutic Magnets On Pain Control Of Exercise Induced Muscle Soreness In The Non-Dominant Wrist And Forearm In High School Athletes, Stacy L. Schlumbohm

Masters Theses

The purpose of the study was to determine if patient perceptions had a significant influence on the perceived success of therapeutic magnets. Volunteer subjects included 33 (14=Female, 19=Male) high school athletes. The subjects were divided into a control group and two treatment groups. Treatment group 1 received Nikken-Kenko Magnetic Promo Pad (2.15"x 3.23") and treatment group 2 received a placebo magnet. Treatment groups underwent an exercise induced muscle soreness protocol for the non-dominant wrist. The test groups completed a pain questionnaire every 12 hours for 96 hours. A post-test questionnaire was administered to the test groups at the conclusion of …

Effects Of Computer Troubleshooting On Elementary Students' Problem Solving Skills, Anne Todd Ottenbreit

Masters Theses

The lack problem solving skills exhibited by students has generated concerns at national and state levels of education (Coleman, King, and Ruth, 2001). If the educational technology curriculum involved computer troubleshooting, students could possibly increase their problem solving abilities. Because computer troubleshooting follows similar procedures to problem solving, there is possibility of an educational transfer and could be easily included into the educational technology curriculum. The purpose of the research study was to discover if the computer troubleshooting curriculum designed by the researcher affected the elementary students' problem solving abilities. Technology education at the elementary level includes keyboarding and 'practice …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Special Formal Session July 30, 2003, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Establishment of Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center
• Research Foundation
• Adjournment

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session July 16, 2003, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the March 28 and May 9 Formal Sessions
• Academic and Student Affairs Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Proposal to Offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geochemistry
• Change of Name of Department of Art to School of Art
• Deletion of School of Community Health Services
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Naming of Donald J. Seelye Athletic Center
• Entering Student Development Fee
• Enrollment Fee – Part-time Students
• Vehicle Registration Rates …

Western News, July 3, 2003, Western Michigan Univeristy

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights:Higher ed funding in play in state budget process; Trustees set to meet July 16; Postal service puts stamp of approval on centennial; Jelaso garners federal funding; Bailey to brief campus on budget issues July 17-18; Campus plant specialists tapped to aid international biosafety efforts; Choosing to 'stick around' led scientist to federal research.

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2003, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Changing Times • 'Let the Good Times Roll' • Homecoming of the Century • Classnotes • Obituaries

Western News, June 19, 2003, Western Michigan Univeristy

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Legislature considers $10 million for WMU center, Western News issue added, Bailey starts with a gift, Commencement is June 28, A message from the president, Staff service excellence annual winners named, Supply chain specialists lauded for contributions to journal, Fort St. Joseph project lands state preservation honor, Free HIV counseling, testing to be offered June 27, Miller advance ticket specials available for faculty, staff, June 24 reception to honor Edwards' return to faculty

Western News, June 5, 2003, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Centennial kickoff,. inauguration set for Sept. 3, Faculty, staff invited to have coffee with President Bailey, Ide and Means named to Frostic professorships, Jorgens to be feted June 12, Capital campaign surpasses goal, will continue through 2003, Diapers reveal lead exposure in area infants, Mirzeler gets NEH grant to pursue East Africa research, Walter earns praise from paper and pulp industry colleagues, Schoffers gets NIH funding for research on catalysts.