Rural teachers face burnout in study findings
Researchers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Belcastro and Gold, surveyed Jackson and Perry counties teachers, finding 11 percent may suffer burnout from job stress. They note rural setting does not shield from strain, urge awareness, and suggest coping steps and support.
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Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Southern
Illinois
Philip Belcastro
Robert Gold
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Health Education Department
Jackson
Perry
Belcastro
Gold
Jackson-Perry County
Donald Stricklin
Stricklin
Tively
Belcastro and
Benton youth center takes shape with heater and wiring
The Benton Area Youth Center, started in 1979, progresses from shell to usable space with a gas heater and wired partitions. Treasurer Paul McCreery notes fundraising to finish the building at 126 E Main, hopes for a sign, and plans for a teen lounge, dances, and volunteer chaperones to serve high school students in grades 9 through 12.
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Benton
Jean Ann Bailey
Southern Illinois
Benton Area
Paul McCreery
126 E. Main Inc
McCreery
Carol Stowers
Alice West
East Main Street
Carmi
Budget Cuts Target Higher Education Nationwide
National education officials warn of sweeping federal cuts next year. President Reagan reportedly seeks to halve Education Department funding and slash student aid programs, risking eligibility and schedules for millions of students and curbing grants, loans, and work study.
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Southern Illinoisan
Reagan
Department of Education
J.W. Peltason
American Council On Education
Higher Education and National Affairs Bulletin
Peltason
Higher Education Bulletin
Federal Office of Management and Budget
the Bulletin
Fires Devastate Southern Illinois in 1981 Year in Review
A year end look at 1981 fires across Southern Illinois notes eight deaths in major blazes and about $660000 in damage to urban businesses. The East Oak Street house in Carbondale and the Inland Steel Coal Co mine at Lesser were among the largest losses. The year saw both tragedies and narrow escapes, with several detectors saving families like the Babcocks, while economic strain limited rural protection responses.
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Jean Ness
Alice Brown
Herrin
Carbondale
East Oak Street
Pennsylvania
Murphysboro
Jackson
West Frankfort
Benton
Marion
Lorene Waddell
Arnamental Health Center
Inland Steel Coal Co
Lesser
American Fiber-Lite, Inc
Robert Babcock
de Soto
New Era
Quentin Parrish
SIU C to name VP candidate from trio
SIU Carbondale considers Arthur Ciervo William Farrell and Stanley McAnally for university relations vice president roles. Two candidates received clearly enthusiastic recommendations while the third was rated lower. Lead candidate could be announced by Feb. 1, with delays possible into March due to holidays.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
University
SIUC
Albert Somit
Arthur V. Ciervo
Pennsylvania State University System
William J. Farrell
University of Iowa
Stanley R. McAnally
University of Missouri-Columbia
Siu-C
Somit
SIU Press revives classic science fiction and fantasy works
SIU Press restages two Alt eratives Series volumes featuring Conan Doyle and Cornell Woolrich. The Best Science Fiction of Arthur Conan Doyle collects 14 pieces including Holmes linked tales. The Fantastic Stories of Cornell Woolrich gathers eight medium to long stories in fantasy and horror. Editor notes and introductions frame Doyle’s and Woolrich’s science fiction visions, with publication details and purchase info.
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SIU Press
Ben Gelman
Arthur Conan Doyle
Cornell Woolrich
Charles G. Waugh
Martin H. Greenberg
Holmes
George E. Slusser
Conan Doyle
Woolrich
William Irish
Dime Detective
Black Mask
Ellery Queen
Frances M. Nevins Jr
New Orleans
Mark Clifton
Fantastic Lives
Astounding
P.O
Carbondale
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