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Ua25/2 25 Year Club Recognition Banquet, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Program for 25 year service awards banquet with list of recipients as well as list of faculty and staff serving more than 25 years.

Major Chinese Full-Text Electronic Information Resources For Researchers And Scholars, Jue Wang

DLPS Faculty Publications

China’s electronic publishing industry has developed very rapidly over the past decade. China has become one of the electronic publishing centers in Asia and will continue to flourish in the future. Chinese electronic databases provide the most efficient way for scholars, researchers and students to perform searches as well as to provide information for businesses and governments. In this article, the author gives a brief overview of selected databases which represent a small portion of the Chinese electronic resources and hopes it will serve as a reference to Chinese scholars world-wide.

Leadership In Higher Education--Its Evolution And Potential: A Unique Role Facing Critical Challenges, Bryan L. Smith, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

Leadership is a key ingredient in the ultimate success or failure of any organization. In this article the authors review the research on leadership in general and then focus on how leadership in the academic world is similar to, yet distinct from, leadership in the private sector. Included in this discussion are a description of how leadership in colleges and universities has evolved, the characteristics that are unique to higher education together with their implications for effective leadership, and consideration of the immense challenges academic leaders face as they attempt to keep higher education responsive to the needs of business …

Ua25/2 Retirement Banquet, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Program for WKU retirement banquet with list of retirees.

Standout Attractions, Jonathan Jeffrey

SCL Faculty and Staff Publications

Living in Chicago and working as a traveling salesman in the 1920s-1930s, Duncan Hines had a hobby—visiting and assessing restaurants. He said he was looking for “standout attractions in the culinary department.” His hobby eventually made this native of Bowling Green “America’s foremost food authority” and one of the most recognized Kentuckians of the twentieth century. This article traces the biography of the culinary entrepreneur from his early years in Bowling Green to his successful publishing ventures, and finally to the phenomenal marketing strategy that was used to create one of America’s most enduring and endearing brands.

Editorial: The Serials Information Chain, Connie Foster

DLTS Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 28 [32], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Western Students Enjoy Performance at Ag Center - Rodeo
• Harrell, Bobby. Diversity Sees 50^th Year on Hill
• Caudle, Leah. Taxis Confused with Free Rides
• Coulter, Amber. Smaller Increase Expected – Budget
• Pell Grants are Vital
• Wallace, Robert. Campus Rudeness is Not Welcome
• Walker, Carli. Campus Should Carry Non-Dairy Products
• North, Amber. Valentine’s Day Should Be Great Day for Everyone
• Coulter, Amber. Discrimination Case Delayed – Ingrid Woods
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Organizations Discuss Diversity – Diversity Council
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association May …

Ua19/2 Hoop Happenings On The Hill, Vol. I, Issue Iii, Wku Basketball

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by the WKU Basketball office to promote the team and game attendance.

Better Health Sciences Collections With Oclc’S Worldcat, Carol Watwood

DLPS Faculty Publications

As the world's largest bibliographic database. OCLC's WorldCat has unique value in identifying materials for building a high-quality health sciences collection. WorldCat on FirstSearch is a valuable addition to the librarian's collection development toolbox to help compensate for the cessation of the Brandon/Hill lists. The database's large size, powerful keyword search feature, currency, and the ability to highlight important information through its interface all contribute to its usefulness in collection development. Several pilot projects and ongoing research in open access, "work-based" record design hold much promise for increased versatility.

Lessons Learned As Author And Editor, Connie Foster

DLTS Faculty Publications

Writing and editing are dynamic, creative processes. At some point both author and editor must release the finished product and submit to the production process (more copy editing, proofing and queries). To offer the best manuscript possible, some tips are presented.

The Role Of Organizational Culture In Effective Team Development, Jack G. Montgomery Jr.

DLTS Faculty Publications

The concepts surrounding team management and organizational culture may seen unrelated when initially considering the implementation of some form of team management however in fact both concepts are intimately connected. The success of any team management effort may depend on the successful identification, understanding and management of that wide variety of social and procedural elements collectively known as the organizational culture. This paper examines the role of organizational culture and how it impacts a manager or administrator introducing and implementing team management concepts to their workplace. The author will examine the definition of organizational culture, the various types of cultures …

Ua9 Investing In The Spirit, Wku Development & Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

Development office newsletter regarding donors and donations to Western Kentucky University.

Ua9 Spirit Of Giving, Wku Institutional Advancement

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter highlighting donors and donations to WKU departments and programs.