All specialist projects completed and available to us at Western Michigan University since 1961 have been entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors and may be only available from on-campus computers. Print copies from earlier years may be available through interlibrary loan. If you have any questions, please contact wmu-scholarworks@wmich.edu
Specialist Projects from 1978
The Effects of Prompting and Stimulus Novelty on the Frequency of Play with Toys, Gloria J. Gasparotto
A Method of Increasing in-Class Academic Productivity through a Work Adjustment Procedure, Duane E. Kiley
The Effects of Peer and Monitor Feedback on Correction and Descriptive Skills of Tutors, Cassandra Maddox
A Comprehensive Evaluation of Elementary Education in the Springfield School District, James R. McNutt
The Effects of Structured Versus Unstructured Instruction on the Generalization of Language Concepts in the Preschool Child, Cheryl A. Milford
Report of an Internship in the Office of Curriculum Planning and Evaluation in Grand Rapids Public Schools, Joseph Steven Miller
A Report of an Internship in the Three Rivers Community Schools, Three Rivers, Michigan, Janis Monreau Morton
Acquisition of Problem-Solving Behavior via Precurrent Training, Diane E. Nelles
An Internship Experience at the Office of International Student Services, Chantra Nimityongskul
The Development and Feasibility of Supplementary Materials Utilizing the Computer in the Introductory College-Level Accounting Course, Richard Walker
Specialist Projects from 1977
An Experiential Report of an Internship with the Nottawa Christian (Beachy Amish) Day School, Daisy Marie Allabach
The Collegiate Activities Research Effort: The Assessment of Continuing Education Services, Procedures and Personnel at Grand Rapids Junior College, Drew William Allbritten
A Rationale and Program for School-Community Relations for the Jenison Public Schools, David E. Bly
The Effects of Two Types of Remedial Procedures on Test Performance of Middle School Students, Linda Borgman
Summary of an Internship in the Portage Public Schools, Franzetta M. Callaway
A Report of an Internship with the Northwest School District Jackson, Michigan, Catherine M. Campbell
The Comparative Effects of Assignment Size and Pacing Contingencies on the Academic and Social Behavior of High School Students, Linda M. Campbell
An Internship Experience at the Riverwood Community Mental Health Center, LeRoy Stanley Carter
Career Education for Benton Harbor Area School Youth a Report of Involvement and Experiences with the Career Education Committee, Veloriah M. Carter
Early Education: Preschool to Kindergarten, a Critical Period, John R. Chirco
A Comparison of Two Systems of Instruction in Three Sixth-Grade Language Classes, David G. Fossum
A Study Based on the Opinions of the Graduating Classes of 1970-1972 from the Springfield Public School System, Jo Ann Frank
Curriculum Development at the Ottawa Area Skills Center in the City of Holland, Weyman V. Helton
A Report of a Project in the Business Administrative Office of East Grand Rapids Public Schools, Lorraine Koloseik
Malaysian Internship: A Personal Report, James V. Loser
Training Social Work Students in a Practicum Setting, Linda L. Maier
Godwin Heights Public School District Major Internship, Walter E. Skavnak
A Central Administration Internship in the Hastings Area School System, Jane M. Skidmore
Comstock High School Comstock Public Schools Major Internship, David F. Smith
Ottawa Intermediate School District Major Internship, Earl J. Spoors
A Report of an Internship Experience with the Grand Rapids Public Schools Grand Rapids, Michigan, William D. Upton
Policy Development in a Small School District, John H. Wagar
An Analysis of the Role of the Principal in a Selected Middle School, Susan B. Weybright
A Report of an Internship in, and an Analysis of, the Benton Harbor Area School District, Jeanne O'Brien Yingst
Specialist Projects from 1976
A Report of an Internship in Niles, Michigan, Public Schools, Frank A. Algate
Summary of an Internship in the Battle Creek Public Schools, Lee A. Callaway
Montcalm Area Intermediate School District Internship, David R. Clark
A Study of Forward vs. Backward Chaining, using Hutching's "Low Stress" Algorithm in Simple and Complex Addition Problems with Third Graders, Linda Sue Clark
The Effect of an Interdependent Group Contingency Contract on Weight Loss in Women, Carol Daisley
A Study of Personal Characteristics and Behaviors Perceived to be Most Important for Effective Job Performance by Elementary School Principals, Thomas Lee Dunton
Student Preferences for the Hutchings' "Low Stress" Versus the Conventional Addition Algorithm under Conditions of Differentially Increasing Response Effort With and Without Reinforcement, Carolyn Louise Gillespie
A Report of a Project in the Central Administrative Offices of the Grand Rapids Public Schools, Steven J. Golembiewski
A Historical Review of the Treatment of Juvenile Delinquents, Lorenz Hansen
A Study and Analysis of Intern Training Experience at Western Michigan University's Community School Development Center, Henry Houseman
A Report of an Internship in the Reading Center and Clinic Western Michigan University, Lucetta A. Johnson
The Interactive Effects of Assignment Length and Reinforcement of Academic Performance on Classroom Conduct, Emily S. Koenig
The Interactive Effects of Problem Difficulty and Reinforcement of Social Behavior on Academic Performance in the Classroom, Wendy Lee Leys
East Grand Rapids Public School District Major Internship, Robert G. MacEachran
An Internship Experience at the Family Divorce Counseling Service, Barbara L. Metcalfe
A Comparison of the Hutchings' “Low-Stress" and Current Addition Algorithms for Speed and Accuracy in Two School Settings with Regular and Special Education Children, Laurence E. Rudolph
The Role, Views, and Background Characteristics of Current Michigan School Psychologists, Sharon Sue Russell
A Summary of Experiences in an Internship in the Area of School Business Management, Lawrence H. Stancliff
A Report of an Internship in the Central Office of the Vicksburg Community Schools, Raymond C. Staples
The Revision and Implementation of an Assessment Form, Cleophus Sturdivant
Counseling the Alcoholic and Drug Abuser, Carolyn B. Yaple
Specialist Projects from 1975
The Counseling Internship: A Trainee's Personal Report, Carole Marie Bullmer
A Follow-Up Study of the Kalamazoo Learning Village, Margarita Camacho
An Experiential Survey of a Comprehensive Community Mental Health Program, Gordon J. Dahm
Grand Rapids Junior College Major Internship, Kenneth P. Diller
The Administrative Curricular Responsibilities within a University Regional Center-Specialist Project, Larry James Fairbanks
A Central Administration Internship in the Grand Rapids Public School System, Ronald F. Fite
A Report of an Internship with the Bangor Public Schools, Alfred M. Hawkins
A Report of an Intern Experience in the Role of the Principal in the Kalamazoo Public Schools Kalamazoo, Michigan, Paulina B. Ikeda
A Report of an Internship in Gull Lake Community Schools, Gull Lake, Michigan, Gary J. Jackson
Field Experiences in Counseling at a Methadone Treatment Program and a Rural Drug Abuse Program, Thomas E. Lucking
Muskegon Area Intermediate School District Major Internship, James A. McClain
A Logging of my Involvement in a Career Education Project in the Coloma Community Schools and the State of Michigan Summer Migrant Program, Diane M. Miller
A Report of an Internship Experience with the Kent Intermediate School District Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marcia Harriet Mills
Developing a Program for Preventive Substance Abuse Education at Marshall High School, Sara Sue Schaeffer
The Policies of the Board of Education of Union City Community Schools, Richard G. Siler
The Development of the Grand Rapids Educational Achievement Test, John S. Thatcher
Specialist Projects from 1974
The Effects of Legislative Changes in Michigan on the Role of the School Psychologist, Michael G. Brunett
Guidelines for the School Business Administrator, Larry James Cole
A Comparative Analysis of Individually Guided Education in the Elementary Grades of the Benton Harbor Area Schools, Leslie C. Collins
A Counseling Internship at a Community Mental Health Center, Mary Lou Collins
Benton Harbor Area Schools Major Internship, Edwin R. Dass
Development and Evaluation of a Student-Opinion Questionnaire for Career Education and Planning District 35's Shared-Time Programs, Charles Edward Dee
A Report of an Internship Experience in the Benton Harbor Area Schools Benton Harbor, Michigan, Judith Jean Johansen
A Study of Substance Abuse by Black Youths, Monroe H. Johnson
Carman School District Major Internship, James Stanton Jones
A Report of my Internship with the Van Buren Intermediate School District Migrant Program, Franklin S. McCarroll
A Comparison of Changes in Student Responses to Counselor Education, Rosemary McCauley Morley
A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of a Library Instruction Course in Teaching the Use of the Library to Upward Bound Students, Emma Bradford Perry
A Study of Some of the Ways that Homework is Used in a School System and an Evaluation of its Possible Value, Gary C. Rosenthal
Grand Rapids Junior College Counseling Center: An Internship, Robert D. Schneider
Personal and Professional Growth through an Internship Experience, Joyce A. Schuur
Objective Evaluation of a Treatment Program for Severely Maladjusted Children, Thomas I. Shikoski
Observations of Student Services for the Development of Human Potential in Selected Community Colleges and Universities, Festus H. Valentine
Specialist Projects from 1973
Two Internships: Professional Training and Personal Discovery, Susan C. Bolon
Population Education through the Curriculum, Pat U. Boquiren
The Administration of the North Central Association Study and Visitation in the Parchment Public Schools, Richard D. Buehler
Perspectives for Industrial Arts Administrators, Peter G. Burke
The Questionable Moral Value of Major Characters in the Later Works of Henry James, Joseph R. Fiore
An Evaluation of Tin Can Recycling in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Rose Ann Husted
Report of an Internship Experience with the Calhoun Intermediate School District, Robert G. Lowman