WESTERN NEWS Volume 5, Number 29 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY April 11, 1979 Faculty Survey Supports Pilot Ecology Day Academic Program Review Test The concept of academic program where departmental, college and Is Today A chapter meeting of Western's review here at Western is good and a University actions could strengthen Today has been designated as Ebriefs program review system should assist programs," Smith said. "Ecology Day" here on campus. faculty union, the AAUP, will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 11,in 3750 departments in identifying strengths "The survey reveals that faculty in Western's Student Government and Knauss Hall. and weaknesses in their programs, the three departments currently radio station, WIDR, along with the according to the results of a recent under review are generally more Parks and Recreation Department of Next week's•• edition of• the Western survey ofWMUfaculty members. familiar with and more positive about the City of Kalamazoo have lined up a News-the last issue this winter Dr. Carol Payne Smith, director of the program review system than special program running thoughout semester-will be distributed on the program review project, faculty in the random group," Smith the day beginning at noon. Wednesday, April 18.The first spring distributed the survey to all faculty in noted. "The more that faculty know Students are asked to gather at issue-in its regular newsletter the three academic departments about the system, the more positive noon behind the Faunce Student format-will be distributed on which are participating in a pilot test they are about it," she observed. Services Building to begin a litter Thursday, May 3. ofthe review program-accountancy, While a majority of the survey pick-up at the University. Various ••• geology and home economics-and to respondents think the program exhibits, including bicycles, camping The doctoral oral examination for a random sample ofother faculty. review system should be used by all equipment, sporting goods and health Daniel Rosen will be held at 3 p.m. "The survey was designed to gather departments and that it shouldlead to foodswillbe displayed. Wednesday, April 18,in 2308Sangren information about faculty perceptions more efficient allocation of financial At 2 p.m., environmentalists will Hall. His topic is HMaintaining of the program review system," resources, faculty are uncertain take the stage and speak on ecological Psychological Fail-Safe Systems of Smith said. "I believe the survey whether the information derived from topics. Douglas Wood of Living Performance: A Proposed shows that faculty are generally the system will be used for decision- Systems, Inc., will speak on alternate Theoretical Model for Explaining supportive of improving the making, she said. technologies; Woodis associated with Resistance in Psychotherapy." University's academic programs and Faculty are also uncertain about the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Dr. • •• decision-making at all levels, which how much work the system will in- Kenneth Dahlberg, associate Dr. Tilman C. Cothran, professor of the system is intended to achieve volve, but they want to see the results professor of political science, will sociology, has been appointed a through in-depth analysis and of their efforts-the report of the discuss nuclear industry. Ms. Sally visiting scholar at the University of evaluation." external review team-made Pyne, president of Kalamazoo Black Chicagofor the period April1-June 30. The program review system was available to the University com- Macatawa and Paw Paw River Basin •• • initiated in 1977 when the vice munity, Smith reported. Citizens Council, Inc., will talk on the If you need part-time work done at president for academic affairs importance of citizens action in en- your home or business such as lawn- commissioned Dr. Daniel Stuffle- vironmental affairs. Richard care, painting, washing windows,etc. beam, director of WMU'sEvaluation Summer, Fall Schubert, associate professor of just telephone the Student Center, to work with a nationally mechanical engineering, will give an Employment Referral Service recognized external team to design Class Schedules illustrated lecture on solar energy. (SERS) at 383-1806.Inthe past, SERS the project. It was approved by an ad- At this time, the Huron Alliance, the has provided employers with efficient hoc University advisory committee Are Available nation-wide coalition of anti-nuclear workers for this type of work, within and the pilot test began in January, Summer and fall class schedules activists, Mary Sinclair and Michael 48hours after the job was listed. 1979. are available here at Western. Moore, main spokesmen for the • • • The system involves self-study by a They are being distributed from Huron Alliance, will speak beginning Due to last minute cancellations, department, review of the depart- 7:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday through at3:15. there are still a few openings for ment by an external committee and Friday at the Registration Office,2010 The WIDR Rangers will be an- WMU's Grand Canyon geology field evaluation of the report and the Seibert Administration Building and nouncing the speakers throughout the trip. The group will leave Kalamazoo review system by the University from 4:45-7 p.m. Monday through afternoon with the bands then on Friday, April 20, and return program review advisory committee. Friday and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 1. Interested persons "The overall goal of the review Saturdays and Sundays at the In dedication ofEcology Day, a new should contact the geology depart- system is to recognize excellence University Infonnation Center in the tree will be planted, donated by ment-383-1775. where it exists and identify areas main lobby of the Seibert Romence Garden & Trim Center, with Administration Building. Copies also Foreign students'" '" wishing '" to apply the assistance of Dr. John T. Bern- are available at all WMU college hard, president ofthe University. for financial aid assistance for Fall, Arts & Sciences advising offices; the Counseling 1979,and Winter, 1980,may pick up Center, 2510Faunce Student Services applications at the Office of Student Seeks 2 Deans Building; and at Western's Con- Graduation Disco Financial Aid and Scholarships. A search/advisory committee has tinuing Education Centers. Dance Scheduled Applications and additional forms been appointed to undertake an in- Summer advance registration must be completed and returned by a ternal and external search for the closes Friday, May 11. Resulting The Organization for African! deadline date ofMay 1,1979. positions of Associate Dean for schedules and bills will be mailed to American Unity will sponsor a Programs and Assistant Dean in the students' home addresses the week of graduation disco dance for graduat- CollegeofArts and Sciences as part of May 21; payments are due by Friday, ing seniors Friday, April 20, from 8 the administrative restructuring of June 8. p.m.-2 a.m. at the U.A.W.,located at No Classes the College. Fall advance registration closes Covingtonand Sprinkle Road. Nominations and applications for Friday, June 1. Schedules and bills Tickets are $2in advance and $2.50 Here Friday both positions are invited. Anyone will be mailed to home addresses the at the door; they may be obtained by wishing to apply for one or both week of July 30th; payment will be contacting organization members. There are no classes scheduled positions should submit a letter of due by Monday,August 13. For more infonnation, contact Friday, April 13,here at Western, but application (including strengths, "We are especially concerned that treasurer Tony Bell at 383-2278,ad- classes will meet as scheduled on experience, etc.), a current vita, and students will realize that fall advance visor Wave Cross, 38~2167,or Finny Saturday, April 14, according to the names of three references. These registration is closing for currently Ike Mlemchuku at 383-0086. Registrar Dennis Boyle. should be sent not later than May 1to eligible students on June 1, much Most University offices also will be Dr. Robert Jack Smith in the an- earlier than in preceding years," said closed Friday. thropology department. Mary K. Leamy, director of Lenten Recital Set Western's winter semester ends Nominations of others should be registration. "In order for currently A vocal recital based on a Lenten Saturday, April 21, with com- submitted to Smith not later than eligible students to insure their best theme will be presented by a WMU mencement scheduled for 2 p.m. that April 18. Nominees may be from the priority, they must submit fall course graduate student from Grand Rapids, day in Read Fieldhouse. Western community or from other requests by June 1; otherwise, their Ann Marie Koukios, who will direct Final registration for spring session institutions. requests will be processed after the University Chorale at 5:30 p.m. will be held Saturday, April 28; Descriptions of both positions may Freshmen Orientation ending July Thursday, April 12, here""in Kanley classes will begin Monday,April 30. be obtained from Smith at 383-4058. 13." Memorial Chapel. Two • April 11,1979 • Western News Overseas Study April 20-May 1 Counselors Meet April 21 Competition Set psychiatry and human behavior When the 43rd annual Spring The Institute of International Library Hours Conference for counselors and other University of California Irvin~ Medical Center. She will address the Education has announced that the helping professionals begins at 8 a.m. official opening of the 1980-81 com- End ofSemester Break saturday, April 21,here on campus in group at 9:15 a.m. in the east Waldolibrary (Main) ballroom on "Looking Out for #1, petition for grants for graduate study the University Student Center, it will or research abroad in academic fields Friday, April 20,7:45a.m.-5p.m. continue its tradition as the longest When Two (or more) Are Involved: Saturday, April 21,9a.m.-l p.m.