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¡Qué Tal! May 15, 1971, Mexican American Graduate Studies, San Jose State College

¡Qué Tal!

Issue 7

Predictors Of Placement From A Juvenile Detention Facility, Diane C. Brock

Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this project was to determine whether certain personal, socioeconomic, and court-related factors are significantly related to the differential placement of delinquent and dependent children from the detention facility at the Donald E. Long Home. A stratified random sample was composed of 173 placements of children who were held in detention after a preliminary hearing.

The review of literature revealed that little systematic. Information is known regarding the placement process as it is related to differential placement of children from a detention facility.

A code sheet was developed for recording the information in the children's records maintained by …

The Flor-Ala Vol. 40 No. 15, University Of North Alabama

Flor-Ala 1970-1979

1971-05-10

"Opening Remarks And Responses To Questions From The Audience", Edmund S. Muskie

Special Collections: Oregon Public Speakers

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Sutherland, David. Head-Fee Decision Expected in June
• Kent State Memorial Set for Tonight
• West Hall Won’t Be No-Hours Dorm as Planned Earlier, Charles Keown Says
• No More Heralds Till Summer
• Hightower, Paul. Greeks Violate 3 University Rules on Housing
• June 7 Registration Set for Summer Team
• ‘71 Self-Study is Underway
• Theatre Department Ends Season with Plays by Beckett, Williams
• Art Faculty Exhibits Work at Louisville, Berea
• Twilight Concert Set Tonight
• A Red-Letter Year for Lectures, Sports
• Needed: a Pre-Exam Break
• Todd, Tom & Mike Kohnhorst. …

Attitudes Toward Non-Scientific Medicine In Southern Appalachia, John Dec

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This thesis will focus on what Mechanic terms "cultural and social aspects of medical care"; more specifically, it is the layman's evaluation of medical practitioners and practices. Medical practices are defined as the behavior directed toward maintenance or improvement of health while medical orientation designates the cognitive and affective attitudes toward health care.

Dissonance & Smoking: An Evaluation Of Festinger's Theory Of Cognitive Dissonance, Boyd Hildebrand

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The theoretical proposition to be evaluated by the research may now be stated as follows:

The greater the dissonance being experienced by a person the more actively he will 1) seek out new information which will provide cognition consonant with existing cognitive elements and 2) avoid those sources of new information which would be likely to increase the existing dissonance.

Self-Orientation Of Southern Appalachians, Arshad Rizvi

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This thesis has as its aim the investigation of the sociopsychological orientation of the people living in Southern Appalachia. To determine the attitudes of self-orientation of the Southern Appalachians, the present study includes, at the nearest level, the family, and then progresses out to the community, the region and the society. It is proposed that in comparison to the urban population, the rural population has a more favorable attitude toward familism, localism, and regionalism; that is to say, residents of the rural area have the orientation to care more for their family than the collectivity (i.e., the community), and they …

The Application Of Principles Of Behavior Modification And Control By The School Social Worker, Jill Cannon '71

Honors Projects

No abstract provided.

Man And Mortality, Susan Hammel

Student Scholarship

This document explores the sociological and psychological dimensions of death in modern society, specifically examining how contemporary American culture handles mortality. It begins by highlighting death as a taboo subject, noting that technocratic advancements have increasingly isolated the dying individual and complicated the definition of death through life-prolonging machinery and organ transplantation. The author references various philosophers and psychologists, such as Freud and Heidegger, to argue that individuals often maintain an intellectual acceptance of mortality while emotionally denying their own personal demise. 

A significant portion of the text is dedicated to the American funeral industry and the economic costs of …

Continuance Vs. Discontinuance In Family Counseling, Katherine Anderson, Alice Dudley, Mayetta Rocks

Dissertations and Theses

The study was designed to examine the social workers' and clients' perceptions of change in the treatment process; specifically to examine the question of why clients discontinue service prior to planful termination. Also, the authors attempted to assess the client's perception of gain and the worker's assessment of gain.

Relationship Of The Self-Concept To Selected Measures Of Performance Among Male Navajo Students At Intermountain School, Melvern Eugene Graham

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The relationship of various measures of high school performance and a measure of the self-concept were examined for the 1970-71 senior male students at Intermountain School, Brigham City, Utah. Some significant correlations were found.

Their junior year vocational training grade and grade point average were found to be significantly correlated to their self-definition score, as ere all but one of the teachers' subjective evaluations.

General aptitude, reading ability, previous years at Intermountain, and class grouping were not found to show any significant correlation with the self-definition test score. Age was found to be correlated at the .01 level with the …

The Influence Of Social Environment On Children's Perception Of Policemen, Sarah C. Klingel

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The purpose of this thesis was to examine children's perceptions of policemen as these are related to the social environment in which he lives; and to investigate the social class, sex, and racial influences upon their perceptions.

An oral picture test, consisting of 12 pictures, was administered to 39 fourth-grade children in two Ogden, Utah, public schools.

The findings of this study is that there is mixed support for the hypothesis that significant differences exist between middle- and lower-class children in their perceptions of policemen. Support was approached for the second hypothesis: there exist significant differences between males and females …

A Study Of Attitudes Of L.D.S. Senior Citizens Of Logan, Utah Regarding Personal Adjustments, Antoine R. Munk

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The objectives of this study were first, to examine the attitudes of L.D.S. (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; also commonly known as the Mormon Church) senior citizens living within the city limits of Logan, Utah regarding certain of their personal adjustments during old age (a personal adjustment score was derived from a scale developed by Cavan, Burgess, Havighurst and Goldhammer, 1949); and second, to determine whether selected variables were related to these attitudes toward personal adjustment. The variables examined in determining this relationship were chronological age, sex, marital status, the individual's definition of present health, …

An Acculturation Study Of Japanese-American Buddhists In Northern Utah, Priscilla Tomich Timper

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The primary purpose of this study was to present a sociological analysis of American Buddhism in northern Utah. Specifically, the analysis covered the acculturation changes of American Buddhism in X __ , Utah, the functions of the acculturation changes, and the effects of secularization on the Buddhists.

The findings were as follows:

1. Buddhism in X___ is becoming "American Buddhism" just as Buddhism in Japan became Japanese Buddhism.
2. Buddhism in X___ reinforces the norms and values of the X___ society but also puts a strain on social relationship by contributing to ethnocentrism and racial segregation.
3. The Buddhist Society in X___ has …

A Descriptive Study Of The Role Of The Teacher Aide In The Home Economics Classes Of The State Of Utah, Carol Zeneth Isrealsen

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The definition of aide for this study was a non-certified person in the classroom who aids and assists the professional with non-related tasks.

The present role of the teacher aide in Home Economics was described and suggested guidelines for future aide utilization were proposed.

The study was conducted in three phases : 1) Personal Interviews were conducted of three teacher aides and two teachers presently employed in Utah. 2) Correspondence with fifty program directors or teachers using aides in other states. 3) Time-Activity analysis of 12 junior and senior high Home Economics teachers.

Instruments used were: 1) A twelve item …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Weaver, Kim. Warning; Pollutants Worsen Diseases of Heart, Lung, Says Benjamin Schelle
• Honor Society Gets National Charter – Omicron Delta Kappa
• Weaver, Kim. Draft-Counseling Machinery Rolling
• Faculty Regent Spot Unsettled; Lowell Harrison, Curtis Englebright Vie
• What’s Happening
• Students Can Mix Academics, Politics
• Jazz Ensemble to Compete in Great Appalachian Festival
• Demonstrations Reflect Nation’s Changing Mood
• Green, Rhoda. Dislikes Graduation Time
• Bailey, Don. Wants Courtesy, Not Sarcasm
• Jones, Linda. Says Problems Are Many
• Cunningham, Doyle. Defends Scott Ashby
• Marks, John & Kathy Thomas. Feels Some Personnel …

The Rattler (Volume 55, Issue 14, Edition 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Re-Evaluation: Survey of Courses is Postponed Till Fall
• Ashby, Scott. Letter to Faculty
• Environmentalist to Speak Thursday – Karl Schelle
• Herald Cops Top Honors in Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association Competition
• Talisman Ready for Distribution at 9.A.M. Friday
• Alpha Omicron Pi to Feature Sizzling Fashions
• Registrar’s Office Has Summer School Enrollments Forms
• Sunday Concert Combines Talents of Western, Bowling Green High
• Sigma Xi Banquet to Honor Researchers
• Junior Recital Set by Ohio Countians – Debbie Grabill, Terry Tichenor
• Zephyrus Sales Begin Today
• Why Must Graduates and …

The Flor-Ala Vol. 40 No. 14, University Of North Alabama

Flor-Ala 1970-1979

1971-04-26

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Students Favor Compulsory Head Fee
• Sutherland, David. Council Extends Library Hours; Pass-Fail Grading Examined
• Afro-American Minor Adopted by Regents
• Weaver, Kim. Sigma Nu, Alpha Omicron Pi Survive After Greek Week Races
• What’s Happening
• WKU Chicken Crosses to Liberal Side of Road
• Too Much Talk Only Screens Out Inaction on Pollution
• Ashabraner, Nelda. Calls Morning Graduation Idiotic
• Podgursky, Henry. Prefers an Evening Graduation
• Brown, Robert. Volunteers for Anti-Litter Campaign
• Showalter, Tina. Says Administration Lacks Trust
• Adamson, Wanda. Sees Room for Parking Improvements
• Hoppe, Arthur. Found a …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Vietnam War is Rated Top Notional Issue
• Elvis Stahr Will Deliver Graduation Address
• Ayers, Elaine. Art Linkletter Tells Students Mass Media Boost Drugs
• Greek Week Moves into High Gear
• Blues, Ballads, Bluegrass Blend – Southern Folk Festival
• W.S. Moss to Take Oath as Regent
• Big Moment Near for Whatshisname - Commencement
• War’s Loud Voice Pushes All Other Issues Aside
• Williams, Calley. Has No Parking Problems
• Lyne, John. Says Associated Student Lectures Attacked
• Happy Birthday, Earth Day
• Hoppe, Arthur. Our One-Man-One-Bomb Strategy
• Patterson, Tom. Retirement Near …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Todd, Tom. New Associated Student Congress Leaders Air Major Issues Give Clues on What to Expect in Fall
• Slinker, Pandora. Three Dorms to Have Self-Regulated Hours – West Hall, North Hall, Gilbert Hall
• Refrigerators to Be Allowed in Dorm Rooms
• Greeks Begin Festivities Tomorrow
• Art Linkletter Speaks Tonight
• Faculty Regent Ballots Distributed
• Band, Brass Choir Concert Set
• Pat Long Wins Robinson Oratorical Contest
• Ralph, Mason. Crying with Erich
• Ralph, Mason. Talented Artists, Not Ego Trippers Express Themselves at Catacombs
• Critic’s Critics Aren’t Pros Either – …

Life Styles Of Methadone Treatment Patients: Agreement Of Self Report And Informant Report, Richard Cox, Gary West

Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this descriptive study was to reveal the typical life style of a representative sample of fifty male opiate addicts participating in the Oregon Methadone Treatment Program. An important goal of the research was to assess the reliability of information gathered from patients compared to data obtained from an equal number of informants. A highly structured questionnaire was designed to elicit specific responses in order to calculate the degree of concordance between patients and informants to identical items. The findings depicted the modal life style of the subjects as more socially conventional, more responsible, and less antisocial. Although …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Slinker, Pandora. Art Linkletter to Speak Friday
• Poco, Linda Ronstadt to Sing Thursday
• WKU Cheerleaders is Tops in NCAA – Brynda Taylor
• Pershing Rifles Drill Team Captures National Championship
• What’s Happening
• McDonald, Michael & Nate Quarcelino Jr. Marin Luther King, Sr. Analyzes Nation’s Problems
• Faculty Awards Set for May 14
• Art Competition Begins Next Week
• ‘71 is a Vintage Year for Campus Elections
• 53,000 Tombstones Say It’s War, Not a Conflict
• Appling, Mollie. Defends Health Service
• Myers, Phil. Commends Unsung Heroes
• Yuda, John. Wants Lousy …

1970 First Count Census Data: Owner/Renter Occupancy, By Race, For Douglas County, Nebraska, John Nye, Frederick Adams

Publications

Statements about the relative proportions of blacks and whites owning their homes are not infrequently stated in dogmatic fashion, even though not supported by "hard data." One possible use of the data contained in this report is to test hypothetical statements about race and home ownership. The data herein are all derived from Bureau of the Census computer tapes -- it will be assumed here that the available census figures approximate "reality. "

The Flor-Ala Vol. 40 No. 13, University Of North Alabama

Flor-Ala 1970-1979

1971-04-12

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Morris, Richard. Record Turnout – Student Government Association
• Patterson, Tom. John Oldham’s Promotion Expected Today
• Frederick Bond Urges Awareness Through Involvement
• What’s Happening
• Coed Detained Beaten by Man
• Sutherland, David. Smart Black Upsets Stereotype – Ian Harry
• Withdrawal is Coming the Question is When
• Craig, Sandra. Feels Black is Beautiful
• Hepler, H. Points Out Gross Gnomic Emotion
• Taylor, Glen. Says Odds Were Against Bob Hatfield
• Smith, Randolph. Feels Evaluations Boost Quality
• Hoppe, Arthur. The Yamashita Doctrine Reviewed
• Easter Sunrise Service to Feature Bill Wade
• Four …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Morris, Richard. Symposium on Issues Attracts Little Interest – Student Government Association
• Morris, Richard. Students Cast Ballots Today
• Slinker, Pandora. Limited Survey Response Slows Decision on Dorms
• State Education Role Discussed
• Versatile Musicians Bill Concert – Triton College Symphony Wind Ensemble & Jazz Band
• Black Awareness Week
• Special Programs and Workshop Highlight 1971 Summer School
• Wilkerson, Larry. Old Ogden Campus – Not Much Left but Tradition – Ogden College
• Associated Students Congress, Blacks Deserve Praise for Activities
• Sevedge, Bill. Objects to HMS Pinafore Review
• Educational …

The Flor-Ala Vol. 40 No. 12, University Of North Alabama

Flor-Ala 1970-1979

1971-04-05