Archives: 1988 Compass Index

This issue, available only in hard copy, can be found in the Miami University Archives.

1. Ohio Writing Project-"The Ohio Writing Project. Helping teachers become better writers and instructors." Written by Gregor Gilliom. Story profiles how three Miami professors direct the project to help elementary and high school English teachers improve their teaching skills. 3 pages main bar. Photo of one professor, photo of workshop participants and photo of another
project professor.

2. High school English teachers at Miami-"These high school teachers said
goodbye to study halls and crowded classrooms for a year of teaching
freshman English at Miami." Written by Kelly Albrecht. Story profiles
Teacher Scholar Program, which allows high school teachers to teach one year
of freshman English at Miami. 1 page main bar. Photo of two English
professors.

3. Speech and Hearing Clinic- "When speech becomes a problem for the young
or old, Clinic provides help." Written by Beth Bower. Story profiles the
Speech and
Hearing Clinic, which has a program which helps people in Oxford with speech
problems and also trains undergraduate and graduate students who are
preparing to be speech therapists. 2 pages main bar. Photo of adult
patient.

4. Gerontology professor- "Gerontologist promotes positive image for aging.
Revolutionary thinking about retirement makes the golden years even better."
Written by Lori Montgomery. Story profiles Robert C. Atchley, director of
the Scripps Foundation Gerontology Center at Miami. 2.5 pages main bar.
Photo of director.

5. Honors student- "Honors psychology student directs talent and interest
toward endangered animals." Written by Chris Erd. Story profiles honors
student Donna Bobian, and her involvement in environmental causes. 1 page
main bar. Photo of student.

6. Geologist-"Geologist helps in search for safe way of disposing of
radioactive waste." Written by Frank Coyle. Story profiles Maryellen
Cameron, the chair of the geology department, and her research on the
effects of radiation damage. 1 page main bar. 1 drop quote.

7. Toys used in science-"Balloons! Slime! Silly string! It's all in a
days work for Miami professors who teach science fundamentals with toys."
Written by Holly Jansen. Story profiles eight Miami chemistry and physics
professors who are teaching a workshop called "Teaching Science with Toys."
2 pages main bar. 1 drop quote. Photo of professor showing toys.

8. English professor-"English professor's current research reflects the
diversity of his own background and philosophies." Written by Shari Powers.
Story profiles Edgar Tidwell, an English department faculty member. 2
pages main bar. Photo of professor.

9. Children's classics-"Classics for kids. Aeneid Institute helps teachers
bring Bergil alive for today's students." Written by Michelle Walters.
Story profiles the Aeneid Institute which assists elementary school teachers
teach Classics to children. 1.5 page main bar. 2 side bars. 2 photos of
Classics professors.

10. Molecular Microscopy Laboratory-"Miami's unique microscopy lab helps
solve mysteries of all kinds." Written by Dirk Doebereiner. Story profiles
the Molecular Microscopy Lab, which is the only complete lab in the U.S.
that is equipped for the analysis of molecules. 1.5 page main bar. 1 drop
quote. 1 photo of lab directors.

11. Medical-"Medical technology. Scientific sleuths work behind scenes to
save lives." Written by Rick Poulin. Story profiles Miami's medical
technology program and several students in the program. 1.5 page main bar.
One photo of advisor of program.

12. Psychology-"Psychology Clinic provides help to students, residents."
Written by Julia Drake. Story profiles Miami's Psychology Clinic, which
provides students and community residents with clinical therapy, trains
doctoral students in psychology and assists professors in research. 1 page
main bar. 1 drop quote.

13. Naus-"A liberal arts education led to a diverse life for this
professional volunteer." Written by Michelle Beecher. Story profiles Susan
Engle Naus, who attended Miami in the 1960s. Naus returned to Miami to
volunteer for the Alumni Association. 1.5 page main bar. 1 photo of Naus.

14. Poth-"What makes a curve ball curve? What causes hang time? How do
divers and skaters spin?" Written by Mary Farrell. Story profiles James
Poth, a physics professor at Miami. 1 page main bar. 1 photo of Poth.

15. Christopher-"A Miami football player forced to change his game plan
finds greater success in sports communication." Written by Mary Farrell.
Story profiles senior football player Greg Christopher who is a
communications major. 1.5 page main bar. 1 drop quote. 1 photo of
Christopher.

16. Long-"African Adventure. Peace Corps volunteer trades singles scene for
jungle heat." Written by Michelle Walters. Story profiles senior Adrian
Long who was planning to join the Peace Corps after graduation. 1 page main
bar. 1 photo of Long.

17. Social work-"Social work internships." Written by Mary Pat Jared.
Story profiles various social work internships in Ohio, and how students
prepare for the internships. 1.5 page main bar. 3 drop quotes. 1 photo of
one social work student.

18. Klink-"John Klink's early-morning environmental work provides data on
acid rain, solar radiation." Written by Christy Stemley. Story profiles
geography professor and his research on acid rain. 1.5 page main bar. 1
photo of Klink.

19. Russo-"Professor unites Miami resources with local needs. Spearheads
efforts to help communities solve problems." Written by Michelle Beecher.
Story profiles political science professor Phillip A. Russo who is the
director of the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs. 1.5 page
main bar. 1 photo of Russo.

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