WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSllY

Volume 19, Number 32 June 17, 1993

Meinert named intercollegiate athletics director Daniel L. Mein- NCAA Final Four Committee when that ert, a former top-level basketball event was held in and athletic administrator also coordinated the planning of a $41 mil- at two Big Ten lion athletic facilities construction and schools, has been se- renovation project. lectedasWMU'snew Meinert was a member of the athletic director of intercol- administration at Ohio State from 1982 to legiate athletics. The 1989, serving as assistant director of athlet- announcement was' ics his last four years. He coordinated con- madeJune4byPresi- struction and fund raising for the Woody dent Haenicke. Meinert Hayes Athletic Center as well as an addi- His appointment tional $20 million construction and renova- is effective July I, pending approval by the tion of athletic facilities. Board of Trustees at its next meeting June 25. Meinert is a native of Grafton, Wis. He "I am very excited to hire a top level holds bachelor's and master's degrees from individual such as Dan Meinert," Haenicke the University of Wisconsin at laCrosse. He said. "His wealth of experience in athletic was a high school coach and athletic director administration makes Dan the person West- in Wisconsin before moving to college ath- ern Michigan University needs to move us to letics. a new level in intercollegiate athletics. I am ''I'm excited about the opportunity to certain his energy and ideas will invigorate serve Western Michigan University and I'm BREAKING THROUGH - A pipe at the construction site of the Gary CenterlRead our entire athletic program as we all work to looking forward to working with President meet the many challenges facing athletics in Fieldhouse renovation provided a frame for this photograph by Neil G. Rankin, news Haenicke and his staff," Meinert said. "I'm services. The section of building connecting the Gary Center with Read Fieldhouse the future. I very much look forward to impressed with the coaches and administra- working with Dan Meinert." recently has been demolished, paving the way for two distinct buildings for student tive staff and committed to working with Currently, Meinert is completing a doc- recreation and for intercollegiate athletics. Student recreation activities will be cen· them to develop an outstanding progrlijll, a toral degree at Ohio State University. He is tered in the renovated Gary Center, right, and in an addition that extends west up the program committed to excellence in every aspect. hill. The intercollegiate athletic activities will be based in Read Fieldhouse, left, which also active in consulting with universities is undergoing an extensive renovation. The two buildings will be connected by a and private businesses on athletic facilities "Most importantly, I'm excited about pedestrian bridge. The separation allows persons entering campus from Oliver Street construction. working with our student-athletes to assist to see through to the green area surrounding the Oaklands. The work is part ofthe $50 As senior associate athletic director at the them to reach their goals in athletics and million renovation and expansion of WMU's facilities for student recreation and from 1989 through above all, to graduate from WMU. I also was 1992, Meinert was responsible for running impressed with the Bronco boosters I met intercollegiate athletics. the day-to-day operations of the department, during my campus visit, and I'm anxious to and also served two months as interim ath- meet many more and become a part of the Dooley chosen to participate in NATO discussions letic director. He was chairperson of the 1992 community." Howard J. Dool- Mission to NATO. College of Arts and Sciences faculty members ey, international af- Discussions also will take place in Brus- working with stipends to restructure majors fairs, has been se- sels at the Supreme Headquarters Allied lected by the Atlan- Powers Europe (SHAPE), the European More than 20 faculty members in the coordinates the project. "The project reflects tic Council of the Community Headquarters and the Western College of Arts and Sciences are sharing WMU's long tradition of commitment to United States as a European Union. $7,000 in summer stipends as part of efforts undergraduate teaching." participant in the The program will continue at the Eu- in their departments to restructure academic Faculty members in each participating 1993 NATO Discus- ropean Institute of Public Information and majors. department are examining the structure of its sion Series sponsored the Driekant Foundation inMaastricht, Neth- The money comes from an award to WMU curriculum, how its programs fit with the by the North Atlantic erlands. It will conclude with visits to a from the Association of American Colleges University's general education requirements Treaty Organization. Dooley NATO air base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, in Washington, D.C. The award, for $20,000 and whether students develop an understand- The program will and Allied Forces Central Europe Head- over two years, supports the restructuring of ing of issues facing each discipline. run from June 20-25 at several locations in quarters in Brunssum, Netherlands. majors in eight departments in the college. "Some faculty members are considering Europe. Dooley will be one of 20 faculty Dooley, who holds hisbachelor's, master's "The stipends are intended to recognize such things as the sequencing of courses, members from colleges and universities in and doctoral degrees from the University of that the development of curriculum is time- developing several points of entry into a the United States to attend the program. Notre Dame, was trained as a modem Euro- consuming and important," said Elise B. major and creating capstone courses," Jorgens Participants will have an opportunity to dis- Jorgens, associate dean of arts and sciences, said. "Others are designing seminars for cuss current issues with senior officials from (Continued on page four) who developed the proposal to the AAC and majors or finding ways to ask students to international organizations and with Euro- form critical perspectives on the major." pean scholars from universities and research The project has four goals, she said. They centers. More than 1,850 degrees to be awarded June 26 are: to develop a clear statement of what He is the second WMU representative The University will award more than 1,850 senting the invocation and benediction at the students should know in an academic major; selected for the program. In 1990, Lawrence degrees in commencement exercises Satur- II :30 a.m. ceremony will be the Rev. Floyd to develop a "clear sense of belonging" to a Ziring, political science and Institute of Gov- day, June 26, in Miller Auditorium. D. Flippin of Faith Deliverance Church in major; to foster an understanding that liberal emment and Politics, attended the program. There will be two ceremonies: one at 9 Grand Rapids. His son-in-law, David L.Jones, education, including the major, should serve The purpose of the series is to help pre- a.m. for graduates of the Haworth College of will be receiving his master of arts degree in more than professional aims; and to assure serve and promote linkages between the Business, College of Engineering and Ap- counselor education and counseling psychol- that all majors are open to all students. United States and Europe. The Atlantic Coun- plied Sciences, College of Fine Arts, College ogy. The College of Arts and Sciences is the cil, based in Washington, D.C., is a public of Health and Human Services and General Tickets are required for the ceremonies. largest of WMU's six degree-granting col- policy center addressing the advancement of University Studies Program in the Division Each participating graduate is eligible to leges. More than 6,500 undergraduates are the United States' global interests among the of Continuing Education; and one at I 1:30 receive up to four guest tickets. Inquiries enrolled in its 24 departments and programs Atlantic and Pacific communities. Its pro- a.m. for graduates of the College of Arts and regarding additional tickets should be di- in addition to courses in general education grams examine new relationships within Sciences and College of Education. rected to the Office of the Registrar the week for students from other colleges. About 480 Europe and between Europe and North Music for the ceremonies will be per- of June 21 at 7-4310. Guests without tickets full-time faculty members teach in the col- America as they affect the security and pros- formed by Betty R. Pursley, music. The may view the exercises on television moni- lege. perity of the United States. It is one of the national anthem and the alma mater will be tors in 3750 and 3770 Knauss Hall. The faculty members receiving summer most influential private organizations of its sung by WMU's chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Candidates are reminded that they can stipends, by department, are: biological sci- kind and is considered part of the U.S. for- Sinfonia professional music fraternity. The secure regalia in the basement of East Hall: ences - Gyula Ficsor, Cynthia M. Hoom eign policy establishment, according to graduates will be welcomed as new alumni from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 22; and Stephen B. Malcolm; computer science Dooley. of the University by Barbara Lett Simmons, from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, - Mark C. Kerstetter and Robert G. Trenary; He and his colleagues will participate in president of the WMU Alumni Association. and from 8 to II :30 a.m. Saturday, June 26. economics - Wei-Chiao Huang and Mark meetings and briefings at NATO Head- President Haenicke will preside over the A total of 1,234 bachelor's, 605 master's V. Wheeler; English-PhilipJ. EganandJil quarters in Brussels, Belgium, to discuss ceremonies. and specialist and 16doctoral degrees will be C. Larson. such topics as: NATO's new roles, including The Rev. Elmer R. Hess Sr. of the First awarded. Students who are completing their History - Linda J. Borish, Bruce M. peacekeeping; relations with NATO's coop- Pentecostal Church in Battle Creek will give degrees at the end of the spring session in Haight, Barbara S. Havira, John 1'. Houdek eration partners in Central and Eastern Eu- the invocation and benediction at the 9 a.m. June, as well as those who will finish at the and Judith F. Stone; philosophy - Sylvia rope; and NATO's new military posture and ceremony. His daughter" Melissa K. Hess, end of the summer session in August, are Culp; and political science - James M. strategy. In addition, the participants will will be receiving her bachelor of business invited to participate inthe ceremonies. WMU attend a roundtable session with the U.S. administration degree in accountancy. Pre- has no August ceremony. (Continued on page four) Two June 17,1993 WesternNews Bargaining teams named WMU Sunseeker 93 team ofTto the 'rayces' in for AAUP negotiations Some WMU students are hoping to find Composition of the bargaining teams for their place in the sun this week as they work upcoming negotiations has been jointly an- to qualify for Sunrayce 93 in /Fort nounced by the University and its campus Worth. chapter of the American Association of Uni- The students left Kalamazoo June 12with versity Professors. their solar-powered car, Sunseeker 93. They The current three-year agreement expires are hoping to qualify for the I,OOO-milerace Sept. 6, 1993. Negotiations on the new col- from Texas to Minnesota. Qualifying events lective bargaining agreement are expected to were scheduled for mid-week, and the race start in early July. will begin Sunday, June 20. Members of the WMU team are: Carol L. WMU is one of 36 schools chosen to Stamm, assistant vice president for academic participate in the race, which will end June 26 affairs; Charles M. Hodge, dean of the Col- in . The solar vehicles will aver- lege of Education; Werner Sichel, chairper- age 143 miles per day, racing from 9 a.m. to son of economics; Dean K. Honsberger, 6:30 p.m. and gathering at a common stop- University budgets; David O. Lyon, collec- ping point each night. The winner will be the tive bargaining and contract administration; solar car that completes the official course and Thomas Hustoles from the Kalamazoo with the lowest cumulative elapsed time. law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Sunlight, or solar radiation, is the only Stone. external source of power allowed for propul- Representing the AAUP will be: George sion. Only commercially available solar cells S. Miller, education and professional devel- and lead-acid batteries may be used, and RUN FOR THE SUN- Getting Sunseeker 93, WMU's solar car, ready for Sunrayce opment, chief negotiator; Gary R. Mathews, battery capacity is limited to 5 kilowatt- 93 last week were, from left: Russ Ferguson, a junior from Cheboygan; Robert social work, contract administrator; Stanley hours. Cavanagh Jr., a senior from Dublin, Ohio; Michael J. Stavropoulos, a senior from S. Robin, sociology; Phillip P. Caruso, eco- Sponsors of the competition are the U.S. Bloomfield Hills; Erik R. Peterson, a senior from Grosse lie; and student project nomics; Roberta M. Supnick, business Department of Energy, the U.S. Environ- coordinator Mark A. Ely, a graduate student from Battle Creek. These students and information systems, grievance officer; and mental Protection Agency, the Society of other members of the team hoped to pass qualifying events by mid-week in order to Ahmad D. Issa, finance and commercial law, Automotive Engineers, the National Renew- participate in the race, which runs from Texas to Minnesota June 20-26. financial consultant. Lynwood H. Bartley, able Energy Laboratory and the General communication, isex officio as chapterpresi- Motors Corp. Indianapolis in April. The original 19-pound Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Uni- dent. Sunseeker 93 is one of II solar cars in the frame has been redesigned and now weighs versity. 36-carfield that must complete qualifications. 35 pounds. According to faculty adviser Ri- The general public can hear the latest Board to meet June 25 Its chassis failed at the regional qualifier in chard C. Schubert, "It's stronger and more information on the progress of Sunseeker 93 The Board of Trustees is scheduled to rigid now and has been tested pretty thor- by calling 7-4004. A message will be re- meet Friday, June 25. Times, places and Racial harassment is topic of oughly. We're quite confident." corded each day from the race route. agenda item& fOJ' tl],e full board and com- workshop at EMU June 29-30 Other schools chosen for the race include Regardless of their place in the race, the mittee meetings' were ~ot available at West- , California State Univer- students' hard work will be recognized at a ern News press time. The problem of racial harassment on col- sity at Los Angeles, Purdue University, Rose- welcome-home celebration at 2 p.m. Mon- lege and university campuses, and how ad- Hulman Institute of Technology, Stanford day, June 28, in the Lawson Arena parking Next News published July 8 ministration, faculty and staff should appro- University, the University of California at lot. The campus and local communities are This is the last Western News for the priately respond will be the subject of a Berkeley, the and invited to attend. spring session. The News will be published workshop Tuesday and Wednesday, June every other week in a smaller format during 29-30. the summer when classes are in session. "A Workshop Regarding the Issue of New fellowships will benefit doctoral students Publication dates are: July 8, July 22, Aug. 5 Racial Harassment" is being jointly spon- WMU has established a new fellowship deadline is July 15. and Aug. 19. The deadline is at noon on the soredby Western Michigan University,East- program to enable graduate students to finish "This is a significant step for the Uni- Tuesday preceding the publication date. em Michigan University and the Office of their doctoral dissertations. Three fellow- versity," said Richard A. Wright, associate Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Edu- ships will be awarded in the coming aca- vice president for academic affairs. "These Verser earns grant for travel cation. It will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. demic year. , ' fellowships further enhaoc;e o,u(st~ture'as. a Tuesday and from 8:30 a.;n. to 3: 15 p.m. Each fellowship includes $8,500 for fall doctoral granting institution." to conference in New Zealand' Wednesday at the Corporate Education Cen- and winter semesters, out-of-state tuition re- The fellowships were established by the Trudy G. Verser, management, has been teron the EMU campus in Ypsilanti. mission where applicable and up to $1,000 Graduate College. WMU has 18 doctoral awarded a grant to participate in an interna- In addition to addressing the issue of for dissertation-related expenses. There also degree programs, the fourth largest number tional conference in New Zealand. She will racial harassment on campuses, the program is no service requirement. The application of any public university in Michigan. be a featured speaker at the Auckland Annual is designed to help higher education admin- "Often the most difficult part of any doc- Faculty Conference July 8-9. istrators and faculty recognize and respond Science/horse show set for toral degree program is finishing the disser- The conference is sponsored by the appropriately to incidents of racism and big- tation," Wright said. "These fellowships will Auckland Institute of Technology, a uni- otry. June 25-27 in Bloomingdale help students accomplish that goaL" versity that specializes in entreprenurial de- The workshop agenda will enable par- Cattle, horses, rolling green pastures, life To be eligible, persons must be full-time velopment. The grant from the institute will ticipants to: understand racial harassment in rural America and the wonders of science doctoral candidates at WMU with only the cover Verser's expenses to attend the confer- from both the victim's and the institution's are not often experienced by many young dissertation requirement to complete inorder ence. perspectives; recognize the First Amend- people, particularly those who are members to receive their degree. An accepted doctoral As a featured speaker, Verser will discuss ment implications of harassment and the of a minority group. dissertation proposal also is required. current trends in business and en- legal implications of the Civil Rights Act of Yet, through the efforts ofWMU's Black A faculty committee will make the se- trepreneurship. She also will participate in a 1991; and learn new strategies for recruiting Americana Studies Program, minority stu- lection among applicants based on a record forum on race relations and ways to improve students and faculty of color. dents from throughout Southwest Michigan of scholarly excellence as the most important education and retention, not only among WMU participants will be: Dean Douglas will spend a weekend filled with fun on a criterion. More information about the fel- racial minorities in America but also among P. Ferraro, arts and sciences; David A. Glenn, farm and also learn about hands-on science. lowships is available by calling the Graduate the Maori, an aboriginal native population of affirmative action; and Jamon Jordan, ajun- The eighth annual Hands-On Science College at 7-3583. New Zealand. ior from Detroit. Horse Show is set for Friday through Sun- Glenn will serve as the moderator for the day,June 25-27, at The Farm, 14530 County Educators from around the globe to gather here workshops on Wednesday. Ferraro will par- Road 665 in Bloomingdale. It is sponsored ticipate in a panel discussion on Wednesday by the Black Americana Studies Program. next weekfor conference on evaluation tools titled "Strategies to Increase and Retain Mi- The show strives to improve the par- Educators from 35 states and five other to those responsible for evaluations and for nority Faculty and Staff." Jordan will take ticipation of African American and minority nations will gather in Kalamazoo June 19-24 obtaining their advice regarding future CRE- part in a panel discussion on Tuesday titled students in courses in science and mathemat- to explore the latest school, administrator ATE projects. "Students' Perspectives on Racial Harass- ics, and celebrates the year-long work of and teacher evaluation tools developed by a "The common thrust will be to help each ment." young minority scientists in laboratories, on federally funded center based at WMU. other find better ways of using evaluation to The fee for the workshop is $120. For farms and in the classroom. Topics ranging from producing school strengthen instruction, improve administra- registration information, persons may con- The Hands-On Science Program is of- report cards to handling poor performance tion of schools and enhance public credibil- tact Diane D. Henderson, conferences and fered through the Black Americana Studies by teachers will be on the agenda of the ity ineducation," says Daniel S. Stufflebeam, institutes, at 7-4174. Program ofthe College of Arts and Sciences. second annual CREATE and PDK Evalu- director of CREATE. "The sessions will be The program, which is designed for minority ation Institute. "Evaluation Keys to School keyed to the latest evaluation strategies and youth in grades 2-6, tests the notion that early Improvement" is the theme of the institute, products from CREATE and will emphasize exposure of those students to minority scien- which will take place at the Radisson Plaza hands-on learning and productive sharing of ~NNms tists, science industries and laboratories will Hotel in the Kalamazoo Center. The institute issues and ideas by all participants." Editor: Ruth A. Stevens; 818ft Writers: Cheryl P. Roland, increase the number of students who take is being presented by WMU's Center for Those participants will include school Michael L. Smith; Photogrepller: Neil G. Aankin, science and math courses and who may de- Research on Educational Accountability and superintendents, principals, teachers, school Western News (USPS 362-210) is published by News cide on science careers. Teacher Evaluation (CREATE) and Phi Delta board members, evaluation experts from other Services, 8-207 Ellsworth Hall. Western Michigan Uni- versity, 1201 Oliver St., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5165, The horse show wiIIfeature science work- Kappa, an international professional frater- universities and representatives from national weekly during fall and winter semesters and b1-weekly during spring and summer sessions, except during shops, a square dance competition, food, arts nity of educators. teacher organizations, state departments of vacation periods. 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For more information; persons should one of CREATE's primary vehicles for institute, persons may contact Edie Ervin at call LeRoi R. Ray Jr. at 7-2664. providing up-to-date evaluation information 7-5895. Western News June 17, 1993 Three Butterfield to study political parties in Russia On campus _ A WMU faculty member will spend seven and observe party operations there. When he PIPE DREAMS - After weeks in Rus ia this summer exploring the returns, he expects to incorporate the results traveling all over the country links among that country's host of newly of his research into a larger project chroni- for 20 years as a steam titter, formed political parties. cling the emerging structures of democracy pipe titter and plumber, Phil James M. Butterfield, political science, in Russia. Factor decided eight years ago will travel to Russia in late June to take part The trip will be Butterfield's eighth to that WMU was a good place to in the American Council of Teachers of Russia and areas covered by the former So- settle in. A plumber in Region Russian Research Scholar Exchange. An viet Union, a region that has become his One of the physical plant, he's ACTR grant will support his living expenses specialty. Fluent in Russian, he lived and responsible for preventative while in Russia. His travel will be supported worked there while completing his doctoral maintenance, new installa- by a grant from the International Research & studies. He maintains close contact with col- tions and repairs in 17 build- Exchanges Board with funds from the An- leagues at several universities and institutes ings on campus. Factor, who drew W. Mellon Foundation, the National in the region. One outcome of this summer's is a licensed Michigan Endowment for the Humanities and the U.S. trip, he says, may be ajoint proposal to study plumber, began working out Department of State. Russia's developing political system with of the main physical plant "I'll be looking at whether democracy is several of his Russian colleagues. building. Six years ago, the developing in Russia from the ground up," physical plant moved to the Butterfield says. "What has evolved so far is New sculptures installed as regional concept and he now very much a multi-party environment, with works out of the shop in dozens and possibl y even hundreds of parties continuation of tour program Goldsworth Valley. "With this and splinter parties that have formed alli- The I I artworks installed on campus last arrangement, we're able to ances. I'll be looking at what happens when summer as the first pieces in WMU's Sculp- give a quicker response," he you get away from Moscow, whether those ture Tour Program currently are being re- says. "I also think we've made parties have extended down to the local level." placed with II new sculptures. great strides with our preven- During the trip, he will be based at Herzen Five new pieces have already been in- tative maintenance program University in St. Petersburg and will spend stalled, and six more works will be in place by in the last six years," he said. some time in Moscow during July. In both the end of the month. All sculptures are on This summer, for example, locations, he will be studying the activities of loan to the University. he's working to replace the right- and left-wing political parties. He also The program, which issupported by Presi- shower units in Eicher/ hopes to travel to at leasttwo provincial cities dent Haenicke, is intended to be an annual LeFevre Halls. The best part about his job, Factor says, is getting out and meeting exterior sculpture invitational exhibit that people. "The thing I like is that you meet new and different people all the time," he says. Gifted and talented students features a diversity of approaches and con- "You get into unique conversations and situations while you're doing your work." A to attend summer institute tent currently found in the medi urn. For more resident of Galesburg, Factor has been active in school and community affairs over the information, persons may contact Carol H. years. He also has been involved in union politics. When not at work, he enjoys hunting, Twenty-eight gifted and talented Michi- Rhodes, art, at 7-2433. tishing and spending time with his family. gan high school students will spend the week of June 20-26 at WMU exploring trends in medical technology. Grant broadens globalfocus ofWMU college, localfirms "Medicine and High Technologies: Ex- A $37,000 federal grant will support the of the Upjohn Chair of Business Administra- Mexico. The conference is expected to at- ploring the Life Cycle" is the theme of the first year of a WMU project to boost the tion and chairperson of the college's interna- tract business leaders, scholars and govern- Michigan State Board of Education's Sum- Haworth College of Business' international tional business education committee. ment officials from several nations. mer Institute for Technology that combines business focus and increase international trade Tang will co-direct the project with F. The interest and cooperation of many area medicine, related high technologies and opportunities for area firms. William McCarty, chairperson of finance business persons was instrumental in secur- marketing. WMU faculty and experts from An international export workshop and a and commercial law, and Zahir A. Quraeshi, ing the new funding, McCarty says. the local medical community will guide stu- conference on the North American Free Trade marketing. "The collaboration of area firms who dents through an intensive exploration of Agreement will be among the offerings sup- The three main objectives of the project agreed to assist us in planning and presenting medicine and possible health careers. They ported by the grant from the U.S. Department are: to develop international business exper- the grant's projects was absolutely essential will focus on diagnostics, therapeutic inter- of Education. The project, the International tise in the business faculty; to enhance the to our success in receiving federal support," vention and rehabilitative products and ser- Business.Education Program, will involve undergraduate and graduate business pro- he says. ,"They. have indicated that they are vicesr. ~ ...... •~. i·; I:.~-•...•-0. I" 1'""' .• the efforts of West Michigan business, civic grams by improving the international con- willing to join us in promoting international Co-directors of the institute are Jack T. and government leaders as well as a number tent of courses already offered and develop- business awareness in the area." Humbert, consumer resources and tech- offaculty members in the Haworth College ing new courses; and to enhance the export- Firms that have agreed to participate in- nology, and Barbara L. Harris, special ed- of Business and other colleges at the Univer- ing interests of small- and medium-sized clude: Dill Instruments Inc., the Durametallic ucation. sity. firms in the area. Corp., Humphrey Products and Interkal Inc., Participants were chosen from more than University funds and support from local A March 1994 export workshop will pro- all of Kalamazoo; Haworth Inc. of Holland; 175 students who were nominated by teach- industry are expected to provide the remain- vide local business organizations with the 1.1. Stanley Inc. of Battle Creek; and the ers and administrators from school districts der of the project's budget of more than information they need to improve their pros- Grand Rapids legal firm of Varnum, around the state. This is the third consecutive $100,000. pects for succeeding in international mar- Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett. summer that medical technology has been "The grant not only provides badly needed kets. The workshop will be held on campus Quraeshi notes that the project also has the focus of a summer institute at WMU and resources to improve and expand our inter- and conducted with the assistance offederal the support of the Kalamazoo County Cham- Humbert says the topic has proved popular. national business education program, but and state government officials. ber of Commerce, the CEO Council and the Because of the exceptionally large number also enhances the ability of many Michigan In May 1994, a conference will focus on Kalamazoo International Trade Council, as of applicants for the June event, he says, a firms to prosper in a global economy," says the North American Free Trade Agreement well as Battle Creek Unlimited Inc., the U.S. second institute has been scheduled for Aug. RogerY.W. Tang, accountancy, whoisholder and U.S. trade relations with Canada and Department of Commerce and the office of 1-7 to accommodate an additional 27 high Congressman Fred Upton, school students. Besides supporting and participating in Reception planned for Austin Human resources _ conferences and workshops, local business Seminar set on achieving best smaller format of your summer Western and civic leaders are expected to serve on A reception honoring the retirement of Do you feel your career track is on a News. advisory committees to help the University June L. Austin, dining services, is scheduled detour? Belated spring fever got you down? The column will be back when the News incorporate an international trade and invest- for 11:30a.m. to I p.m. Friday, June 18,inthe Vacation re-entry causing withdrawal? If returns to weekly publication and regular ment focus into the curriculum. Bernhard Center public cafeteria. Austin has you're experiencing any of these feelings or format with the Sept. 2 issue. Until then, been a WMU employee since 1968 and if you just need an energizing boost, the information from the Department of Human Office changes its name currently works in the public cafeteria. training and development office and the Cleri- Resources may be found throughout the pa- The Perkins Loan Collections office has cal/Technical Organization have an answer. per. Please read the "Calendar" in the News changed its name to the Federal Perkins They are co-sponsoring "Achieving Your for dates of training seminars and other events Student Loan Collections office, effective Exchange __ Personal Best," an interactive seminar to scheduled for employees. immediately. FOR SALE-Sofa-bed, brown floral, good teach you how to renew your enthusiasm and condition. $55 or make offer. Call 381- take charge of your career. It is being offered 7639 after 5:30 p.m. on two days: from I to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jobs _ FOR RENT - Nice two-bedroom house June 22; and from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednes- The following vacancies are currently 21/93. near WMU. $450/month plus deposit and day, June 30. Both sessions will take place in being posted through the Job Opportunity (N) Assistant Women's Basketball utilities. Call 381-7639 after 5:30 p.m. 204 Bernhard Center. Program by employment services in the De- Coach, C-04, Intercollegiate Athletics, 92/ FOR RENT - Quiet two-bedroom upper Presenter VeLois Bowers, human re- partment of Human Resources. Interested 93-420,6/15-6/21/93. apartment; large, light kitchen, ceiling sources, will highlight 12 steps to guide you benefits eligible employees should submit a (N) Senior Research Associate (Term fans, blinds and garage. $340/month plus in your self-improvement. 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Media _ also will familiarize you with WMU's hiring employees may contact an employment ser- (N) Secretary III (20 Hours/Week; .5 Two faculty members will be guests inthe process and the University's expectations for vices staff member for assistance in securing FTE), S-06, Mathematics and Statistics, 92/ coming weeks on "Focus," a five-minute career growth. these positions. 93-425,6/15-6/21/93. interview produced by news services. "Fo- To register for this seminar or for more (N) Physical Therapist, P-05, Sindecuse Please call the Applicant Information cus" is scheduled to air on these Saturdays at information, persons should call Bowers at Health Center, 92/93-396, 6/15-6/21/93. Service at 7-3669 for up-to-date information 6:10 a.m. on WKPR-AM (1420) with the 7-3634 or Doris Moore at 7-3625. (R) Locksmith, M-5, Physical Plant-BIE on the Job Opportunity Program and vacan- •.. following speakers and topics: Paul Yelsma, Maintenence, 92/93-411,6/15-6/21/93. cies available to external applicants. communication, on relationships between Column suspended until Sept. 2 (R) Coordinator, Student Life, P-02, fathers and sons, June 19; and Donald L. The human resources column is taking a Student Life, 92/93-412, 6/15-6/21/93, (N) New Alexander, economics, on President Clinton's University leave of absence, effective June (R) Secretary Administrative I, S-08, (R) Replacement proposed energy tax, June 26. 18, due to the bi-monthly publication and Sindecuse Health Center, 92/93-414, 6/15-6/ WMU is an EO/AA employer Four June 17,1993 WesternNews Success of Campaign for Excellence prompts new recognition program for WMU donors The University and the WMU Founda- about 25 corporations and foundations will tion are initiating a new program for donor immediately qualify forthis recognition club. recognition that will replace the President's It will be known as the McKee Society, Club with several new societies. The named in honor of the late Harold and Beulah President's Club has been WMU's most McKee, alumni, local school teachers and prestigious donor recognition group since its major benefactors of WMU. During their Paving creation in 1975. lifetime and through their estate, the McKees According to President Haenicke, the suc- contributed more than $1 million to the Uni- the cess of the Campaign for Excellence, con- versity. cluded last year, prompted the changes. "We The second facet will recognize annual way were especially fortunate in attracting very contributions through the six existing an- large gifts in record numbers," he said. "For nual giving clubs and societies. These clubs Work is progressing in example, in the 85 years prior to the cam- and societies identify those who made Goldsworth Valley on paign, the largest gifts received by Western cash contributions during the previous fis- the relocation of North were three gifts of $1 million each. During cal year. Dormitory Road. The the short life of the campaign, eight gifts of The third and unifying facet of the new road is being re-routed $1 million or more were received. program will be known as the President's to the north, extending "We are very grateful for the generous Circle, and it will directly replace the diagonally from the support given our University during the Cam- President's Club. The membership of the Sorensen Tennis Courts paign for Excellence, and we have realized, President's Circle will be composed of the to intersect with Gil- as a result of that generosity, that changes members of the McKee Society and those kison Avenue near the were needed in our program for recognizing who qualify for membership in one of the top Goldsworth Valley donors," he added. three annual giving societies with gifts total- pond. The project is ex- There are three facets to the new donor ing $1,000 per year or more. pected to be completed recognition program, which officially be- All members of the President's Club will by mid-July. gins July I. The first facet will recognize also have membership in the new President's "lifetime giving" and will include those who Circle. According to Haenicke, the changes have supported the University with past gifts being made were carefully considered and and future commitments totaling $100,000 have the unanimous endorsement of the or more. More than 100 individuals and WMU Foundation board of directors. NATO (Continued from page one) _ pean diplomatic historian. He taught in Dooley will be presenting a paper titled "From WMU's Department of History before join- Nasser to Noriega: Dictators, Canals and the ing the administrative ranks in the Office of Dilemmas of Great Powers" at a conference International Affairs. on "Guardians of the Empire." The July 1-3 "I never got to teach in my specific area of conference is being sponsored by the School training, although I've touched on those sub- of Oriental and African Studies and jects in other courses," Dooley says. "This Goldsmith's College at the University of opportunity with NATO isgivingmeachance London. to reconnect with my interests in Europe." Last fall, Dooley was the lead speaker in Faculty and staff invited to and a planner of the WMU lecture series Brethower earns Lifetime Achievements Award titled "What You Need to Know About the Dale M. Bret- Brethower is one of the pioneers in the join computer conference European Community: From Single Market hower, psychology, field of organizational behavior manage- The Western Student Association is invit- to Superpower." He says his selection for the received the Organi- ment. The field, which forms the core of the ing faculty and staff members to participate NATO Discussion Series couldn't come at a zational Behavior WMU master's degree program in industrial in a computer confer~nce run on the VAX better time in history. Management Award psychology, seeks to improve per10nnance computer rietwork on campus. "With the Soviet Union gone and the for Lifetime Achieve- in organizations through training, organiza- Nearly 300 people used "WSA-Forum" Cold War over, NATO is in the process of ments at the annual tional feedback and organizational change. last semester to keep in touch with student redefining its role," he says. "These changes meeting of the Inter- In the I960s, Brethowerconducted work- concerns. Organizers say that now is a good don't mean that security problems have van- national Association shops at the Center for Programmed learn- time for new users tojoin because the spring ished- Yugoslavia is a case in point. Ican't forBehavior Analysis ing for Business at the University of Michi- and summer versions of the forum are much think of a more interesting time to be there to in Chicago in May. Brethower gan. His efforts provided impetus to the smaller than for the fall and wintersemesters. observe some of the internal debates on where Only one such work of many trendsetters in the field of "The WSA wants to encourage better we go from here." award is presented each year at the convention, organizational behavior management. communication between students and the Following the NATO Discussion Series, which drew 2,000 people from 20 countries. For 30 years, Brethower has worked in rest of the University community," says adult human learning with his colleague Andrew K. Pedler, a sophomore from Calendar _ Marcia Heiman, formerly of Boston Col- Muskegon. "The more dialogue that exists, lege, whose system, "Learning-To-Leam," the better the decisions will be made on Thursday, June 17 is one of only three programs in post-second- issues concerning students." (and 18) Exhibition, painting and calligraphy in the traditional Chinese manner, Paul W. ary instruction ever approved for national The WSA-Forum gives students an op- Wang, artist, Department of Human Resources, 1240 Seibert Administration Building, 8 dissemination by the Joint Dissemination Re- portunity to communicate with many impor- a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. view Panel of the U.S. Office of Education. tant University decision makers as well as (and 18) Exhibitions, student art gallery, East Hall, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Rotunda Gallery, A WMU faculty member since 1978, with their own student leaders and represen- photographs by Kim Nabozny; South Gallery, MFA show in painting by Yoshie Mason. Brethower has taught 24 different courses on tatives. Administrators participating have Friday, June 18 the undergraduate and graduate levels. He included President Haenicke, Provost Nancy Retirement reception for June L. Austin, dining services, Bernhard Center public cafeteria, also has led classes on 24 different topics for S. Barrett and John A. Kundel, student finan- 11:30 a.m.-I p.m. adult and continuing education and for pro- cial aid and scholarships. Open forum for candidate for dean of University libraries, Calvin 1. Boyer, university fessionals. To access WSA-Forum, type CONFER librarian, University of California at Irvine, 1070 Waldo Library, 2 p.m. He has served as a consultant to 43 ed- WSA-FORUM at the $ prompt on the VAX. Tuesday, June 22 ucational institutions, including public school On-screen instructions will take you through (thru Aug. 20) Exhibition, "Birds and Flowers of Michigan Gardens," Cindy Callog, Niles systems, colleges and universities and three the short registration process. artist, Department of Human Resources, 1240 Seibert Administration Building, week- U.S. state departments of education. In addi- For help or more information, persons days, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. tion, he has been a consultant to 23 private may contact Pedler at 7-2194. Doctoral oral examination, "A Status Study of Formal Evaluation Procedures Employed by companies. Michigan Philanthropic Foundations," John R. Seita, educational leadership, 3210 The author or co-author of eight books Majors Sangren Hall, 10 a.m. and more than 55 papers, Brethower cur- (Continued from page one) _ Training and development seminar, "Achieving Your Personal Best," VeLois Bowers, rently is editor of the Journal of College and human resources, 204 Bernhard Center, 1-4:30 p.m. Adult Reading and Learning, a consulting Butterfield, Suhashni (Sushi) Datta-Sandhu, Thursday, June 24 editor for Performance Improvement Quar- Alan C. Isaak, Carolyn V. Lewis and Scot Doctoral oral examination, "The Effects of a Monetary Incentive System on the Performance terly, and a guest editor for the Journal of Tanner. A stipend also was awarded in sci- of Rolloff Truck Drivers," Jeanne M. LaMere, psychology, 283 Wood Hall, 3 p.m. Organizational Behavior Management and ence studies (environmental studies), where Friday, June 25 for the Teacher Education and Special Edu- a team is working on restructuring the major. WMU is one of eight institutions in the Meeting, Board of Trustees, times and locations to be announced. cation Journal. Saturday, June 26 United States participating inthe restructuring Libraries candidate to visit effort, and it is by far the largest. Commencement, Miller Auditorium, 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Calvin 1. Boyer, a candidate for dean of The other seven are Dickinson College in Monday, June 28 University libraries, will visit WMU Thurs- Carlisle, Penn.; Iona College in New Roch- Welcome-home celebration for Sunseeker 93, Lawson Arena parking lot, 2 p.m. day and Friday, June 17-18. Boyer has been elle, N.Y.; Manhattan College in Riverdale, Tuesday, June 29 university librarian at the University of Cali- N.Y.; Glasboro State College in Glasboro, Doctoral oral examination, "The Effects of Arousal on Time Perception," Joseph K. fornia at Irvine since 1980. N.J.; the University of Arkansas at Little Cardwell, counselor education and counseling psychology, 3109 Sangren Hall, 9 a.m. He will make a brief public presentation Rock; Jacksonville University in Jackson- Wednesday, June 30 at 2 p.m. Friday in 1070 Waldo Library. ville, Fla.; and the College of Charleston in Training and development seminar, "Achieving Your Personal Best," VeLois Bowers, There will be an opportunity for questions, Charleston, S.c. human resources, 204 Bernhard Center, 8:30 a.m.-noon. and written comments will be solicited. Per- "We're in the forefront of institutions of Monday, July 5 sons also may provide written comments our size and type," Jorgens said. "This is an Independence Day holiday, most offices closed. directly to Harley Behm, computing and exciting venture for the College of Arts and Tuesday, July 6 communication services, who is chairing the Sciences and forthe University, and I'm very Summer session classes begin. search committee. pleased with our progress to date."