Ms. Ann Zimmerman was appointed by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) as Associate Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) and Chairperson of Criminal Law Study Committee (CLSC) on March 21, 2000.
Ann received Juris Doctor degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1989. She had her Bachelor of Arts in Political science from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1986. Procesution of insurance fraud and theft-related crimes, civil litigation in the area of employment law, Ann has been the Deputy Attorney General of Nevada since March 1997. From April, 1994 through March, 1997, she was with Ann E. Burke, Chartered, an ownered private firm practicing primarily in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Practicing in those areas, she worked for Murdock & Palazzo in May, 1993 - April, 1994, and for Law Offices of Ian Christopherson in July, 1991 - May, 1993.
Ann has been admitted to practice in the State of Nevada and United States District Court for the State of Nevada in 1991. She was admitted in 1999 to practice in Nithth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is Vice-chair of State Bar of Nevada Young Lawyer Section. She is a Member of Clark County Bar Association and Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys.
She has served as a Board Trustee for The Shade Tree since 1993. it is Las Vegas' primary 24-hour accessible emergency shelter for women and children. 5.7 million dollars has been raised to build a new shelter. The building is currently under construction at the corner of Main Street and Owens. It should be completed by this summer. The Shade Tree staff and the Board of Trustees are very committed to serving the needs of the homeless women and children that walk through their doors. "Everyone has worked very hard to realize the dream of building a new home for the Shade Tree. I have been very blessed in my life and believe that it is important to give back to the community that given me so much," said Ann.
On April 3, 2000, the Deputy Attorney General Ann Zimmerman wrote President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI from Office of the Attorney General, State of Nevada that, "I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for my recent appointment as an Associate Fellow and Chairperson of the Criminal Law Study committee of the Washington Bssiness and Technology Institute. This is a very prestigious honor that you have granted to me. I am grateful to be joining such a distinguished panel of professionals who are conmmited to improving the lives of our citizens in tis community.
"The Washington Business and Technology Institute is very well respected and integral part of this community. As President of the Institute, you have dedicated yourself to the study and research of problems and issues that affect our community. I am looking forward to work with you on academic research that would promote possible solutions to the problems that our community is facing. There are many challenges before us in the area criminal law. As Chairperson of the Criminal Law Study Committee, I believe it is imperative to assemble the brightest minds in the area of criminal law to face these challenges and search for possible solutions.
"Thank you again for providing me with such a wonderful opportunity to serve this community. It is truly an honor."

On March 29, 2000, the forth Annual Meeting of Nevada Elder Abuse Prevention Council (NEAPC) was sponsored by the Nevada Attorney General and the Nevada Division for Aging Services (NDAS). Nevada Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa and Elder Rights Attorney of NDAS Betsy Kolkoski were Co-Chairpersons. Seniors United was represented by its Executive Vice President Dr. Tony T. Lei and his wife Judy to participate the Meeting.
Attorney General Del Papa announced the Awards winners: (1) NEAPC Senior Advocate of the Year/ Orland Outland. (2) NEAPC Elder Abuse Prevention Partners of the Year/ Police Officer Standards and Training and Michael Billings, Michael Billings Productions. (3) NEAPC Elder Abuse Prevention Educator of the Year/ Connie and Chris McMullen, Senior Spectrum Newspaper. (4) NEAPC Initiative of the Year/ Nevada Board of Nursing.
A Resolution was proposed by the National Association of Attorney General (NAAG). Attorney General Del Papa was the Sponsor. It stated that: "America's elders cleared the path for progress that brought the American people, their children and grandchildren forward into the twenty-first century. They have played a significant role in guiding our nation. Elder abuse is a hidden and seriously underreported crime that can be expected to grow as the population of elders grows. Elder abuse is a significant danger to the safety and security of America's elders unless it is prevented and stopped. Therefore, be it resolved that the NAAG is calling upon the U. S. Congress to designate the March Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month."
An Annual Report was made by Kolkoski, and Pam Roberts: "In September of 1996, Del Papa and Kolkoski assembled over sixty advocates and agencies dedicated to protecting Nevada's expanding senior population from elder abuse. 'An Action Plan to Better Protect Nevada Elders' was crafted and the NEAPC formed." Elder abuse is the intentional and unjustified infliction of physical pain, injury or mental anguish; or the intentional and unjustified deprivation of food, shelter, clothing or services which are necessary to maintain the physical or mental health of an older person. Elder abuse continues to challenge Nevada seniors, their families and advocates.
Educational Activities During 1999 was reported in the Meeting: "Roberts, and Kathy Apple, Executive Director of the Board of Nursing, trained Certified Nursing Assistants throughout the state over a six months period. A NEAPC team developed a four hour elder abuse training module for law enforcement. Connie and Chris McMullen continued their strong support of the work of NEAPC through the publication of Elder Abuse Quarterly."
Report on Guardianship Committee stated that, "Kathleen Buchanan chaired the Committee. The Committee assessed theneed for guardianship in rural areas and explored mechanisms to meet the need identified. Buchanan arranged for an informal survey to assess the need for guardianship. The Committee arranged with Judge Nancy Oesterle, who hosts the Public Television Program 'Law For the Layman', to present a program on guardianship issue."
Kolkoski disclosed the "Legislative Initiative' and "Elder Crime Count". Kathryn Holt reported the "Community Impact Project" and "Rural Guardianship Summit". The Meeting was successfully completed after the Attorney General's good processing of the "Participant Input" and "Action Plan".

As computer is widely used by school and business, a study approach was taken by Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), on the process of revolution and the essential change that computerization would be possible to education. He pointed out that "there is no doubt for us to agree that pitfalls must be considered in implementing and sustaining changes in a public school." This study was trying to discuss several major pitfalls that had prevented planned changes in education from being successful. To cope with those obstacles, Agoura High had a successful experience in implementing computer education. Research result revealed that the computer group surpassed the non-computer group in post-test mathematics scores after they were adjusted for initial differences in pretest mathematics scores and for actual days of attendance. Microcomputers had been considered to be an effective tool for learning by Agoura High.
The following pitfalls were the reasons why funds were ceased for its ineffectiveness of the implementation of computer education though superficial success was reported by East Vermont Elementary School: "(1) Ineffective Communication Teachers who were responsible for the implementing of the change were not informed adequately and fully. Institutional members were mostly lacking clarity about the change that they were being requested to implement. More than half of the teachers influenced by the innovation did not have a clear image of the role play and work performance expected of them.
"(2) Lack of Developed Constituencies Before the implementing of the computer class, few effort was devoted to establish constituencies, neither it was there during the implementing. The high frequency of failure in efforts at change could in part be attributed to the failure to see teacher as a constituency. East Vermont was among the failure.
"(3) Ignorance of the Organizational Dynamics A review of the Vermont's story could let us know that one of the obstacle was that organizational conditions existing prior to and during the innovation's introduction were incompatible with the innovation. Information was not provided by management in advance concerning the change, the need for it, and the way in which it would influence the people involved.
"(4) Lack of Effective Evaluation There was no formative evaluation before the implementation of the computer class program. Summative evaluation was also weak without the using of any proper achievement test." *1
A null hypothesis for the study on computer class of Agoura High predicted that there would be no statistically significant difference in post-test mathematics scores between the computer science group and non-computer science group after post-test scores were adjusted for initial differences in pre-test mathematics scores and for actual days of attendance. An F-ratio of 8.44 was obtained.*2 The significance level of the F-ratio was .005, well beyond the alpha level of .05. Therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected after adjusting for mathematics pre-test scores. The research hypothesis that the enrolled group would surpass the non-enrolled group on post-test mathematics scores was supported by the data. Also, the pre-test was a significant coveriate.
In that research, Dr. Lei recommended that: "(1) The computer science group in Agoura High surpassed the non-computer science group in post-test mathematics scores after post-test scores were adjusted for initial differences in pre-test mathematics scores and for actual days of attendance. (2) Based on this study, the Las Virgenes Unified School District has increased its information system regarding volunteer students in computer classes and their particular mathematics scores. (3) It may wish to examine its secondary curricula to expand its elective computer classes with an eye to possibly improving those students' mathematics scores. (4) Agoura High may utilize this study's findings to enhance its already effective communication system with parents, teachers, students, counselors, and administrators. (5) It is recommended that further study be undertaken on the same subject with different populations and samples, such as in secondary schools in low-socioeconomic areas." *2
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*1. Tony T. Lei, A Study of the Implementation of Computer Education in Public Schools, Proceedings of Thirteenth International Conference on Technology and Education (ICTE), Co-chairs: Lawrence Pierce and John Foster, (Grand Prairie, Texas: ICTE, 1996), 314-315.
*2. Ibid., 315.
*3. Ibid., 316.

On March 3, 2000, Dr. Roy J. Adamson was appointed Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The Faculty joined Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI in congratulating Dr. Adamson to have this highly respectable accomplishment. "It is our gratifying honor to invite Dr. Adamson, a famous professor from Pepperdine University (PU) to join us as one of our faculty member. The PAI under its Director and Fellow Dr. William Thompson's bright leadership has built its national academic reputation. The Fellowship of Dr. Adamson with both of his expertise and integrity has brought PAI the milestone to an interstate research institution in the United States," said Dr. Lei.
Dr. Roy Adamson, an Emeritus Professor, is an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology of PU (1976 - present). He was the Director of Placement and Career Counseling of the University. He was also the Founder and Director of the Academy for California School Board Members, School of Education, University of Southern California (USC). He received his Ed. D. degree in Educational Administration from USC in 1967. In 1957, he received his B.S. in Psychology from USC. He was State Deputy Dean of the Continuing Education, California State University and Colleges (1973 - 1975). He was Associate Dean of the College of Continuing Education, USC (1970 -1973). In 1962-67, he was the Superintendent of Schools, Lawndale School District, California. His research and development activities including Director and Principal Investigator of a series of programs in USC and PU.
Dr. Adamson was invited by Dr. Lei to Las Vegas in February 18-20, 2000. This has been fulfilled for both side as a visiting and reunion since many years. Dr. Adamson was accompanied by his daughter and son-in-law Jeri and Bruce Seglez. All of them were treated nicely with high class hotel rooms, dinners, and shows by Dr. and Mrs. Lei. He was Dr. Lei's Advisor of Dissertation named A Study of the Impact of Enrollment in a Computer Science Class on Mathematics Scores and Attendance in a Secondary School which was approved for Dr. Lei's degree of Doctor of Education at Pepperdine University in 1990. He showed a great deal of appreciation to Dr. and Mrs. Lei's generous treat for giving them a most pleasant and enjoyable Las Vegas trip.
Lillian Wallace, President of Seniors United (SU) announced April 12 as its Recognition Day of this year. "In appreciation we will be having this day to recognize the following men and women for their hard-works and contributions to SU: Doris Balducci, Mae Kipnis, Maria Manning, Doris Cornwell, Judy Lei, Janice Miller, Sharon Shaffer, Judge Nancy Saitta, Betsy Kolkoski, and Denise Brodsky. Dr. Tony Lei, Supreme Court Judge Myron Leavitt, Constable Robert (Bobby G.) Gronauer, Richard Denison, Judge Mark Denton, Henry Kipnis, Senator Ray Shaffer, Mark Schofield, and Kate Grewe," said Lillian. "Refreshment and entertainment are going to be very special at our regular forum place. We hope all our members and friends will turn out to greet the many choices we have made to honor."

On March 3, 2000, Dr. Roy J. Adamson was appointed Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The Faculty joined Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI in congratulating Dr. Adamson to have this highly respectable accomplishment. "It is our gratifying honor to invite Dr. Adamson, a famous professor from Pepperdine University (PU) to join us as one of our faculty member. The PAI under its Director and Fellow Dr. William Thompson's bright leadership has built its national academic reputation. The Fellowship of Dr. Adamson with both of his expertise and integrity has brought PAI the milestone to an interstate research institution in the United States," said Dr. Lei.
Dr. Roy Adamson, an Emeritus Professor, is an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology of PU (1976 - present). He was the Director of Placement and Career Counseling of the University. He was also the Founder and Director of the Academy for California School Board Members, School of Education, University of Southern California (USC). He received his Ed. D. degree in Educational Administration from USC in 1967. In 1957, he received his B.S. in Psychology from USC. He was State Deputy Dean of the Continuing Education, California State University and Colleges (1973 - 1975). He was Associate Dean of the College of Continuing Education, USC (1970 -1973). In 1962-67, he was the Superintendent of Schools, Lawndale School District, California. His research and development activities including Director and Principal Investigator of a series of programs in USC and PU.
Dr. Adamson was invited by Dr. Lei to Las Vegas in February 18-20, 2000. This has been fulfilled for both side as a visiting and reunion since many years. Dr. Adamson was accompanied by his daughter and son-in-law Jeri and Bruce Seglez. All of them were treated nicely with high class hotel rooms, dinners, and shows by Dr. and Mrs. Lei. He was Dr. Lei's Advisor of Dissertation named A Study of the Impact of Enrollment in a Computer Science Class on Mathematics Scores and Attendance in a Secondary School which was approved for Dr. Lei's degree of Doctor of Education at Pepperdine University in 1990. He showed a great deal of appreciation to Dr. and Mrs. Lei's generous treat for giving them a most pleasant and enjoyable Las Vegas trip.
Lillian Wallace, President of Seniors United (SU) announced April 12 as its Recognition Day of this year. "In appreciation we will be having this day to recognize the following men and women for their hard-works and contributions to SU: Doris Balducci, Mae Kipnis, Maria Manning, Doris Cornwell, Judy Lei, Janice Miller, Sharon Shaffer, Judge Nancy Saitta, Betsy Kolkoski, and Denise Brodsky. Dr. Tony Lei, Supreme Court Judge Myron Leavitt, Constable Robert (Bobby G.) Gronauer, Richard Denison, Judge Mark Denton, Henry Kipnis, Senator Ray Shaffer, Mark Schofield, and Kate Grewe," said Lillian. "Refreshment and entertainment are going to be very special at our regular forum place. We hope all our members and friends will turn out to greet the many choices we have made to honor."