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Friday Report - Vol. 05, No. 08 - December 22, 1995, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1991-1996, Friday Report

No abstract provided.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 15, 1995, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the Chair
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Remarks by the President
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Departmental Name Change
• Personnel Report
• Off-Campus Technology Fee Proposal
• Cessation of MCC (Michigan Collegiate Coalition) Fee Collection and Disposition of Funds
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Lansing Study Center Lease
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, December 14, 1995, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Louisiana State University Medical Center- 1995- Fall Commencement, Office Of The Registrar

Graduation Programs

No abstract provided.

Ua66/14/3 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Wku Nursing

WKU Archives Records

Pinning ceremony program listing graduates of the WKU Nursing program.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding goals and priorities, special assignment faculty contracts and First Search.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Discussion of COSFL, Moving to a New Level, WKU Foundation and faculty ethics.

Senate Meeting, December 7, 1995, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Becker, Lori. Students Adopting Kids for Christmas – Potter Children’s Home
• Scott, Mike. Paul Patton Calls on Regent for Help – Fred Mudge
• Root, Tonya. They Are So Good At What They Do – Ron Holmes, Serial Killers
• Dial-A-Grade Soon to be Available – Registrar
• Extra Shuttle Hours Discontinued
• Mammoth Cave Site of Singing – Concerts
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Thomas Meredith’s Christmas Presents
• Santa Claus Stops at Western
• Gagliardi, Melissa. Life Fine with No Television
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Flag Burning
• Watkins, …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding 67 hours rule, study spaces, task force on higher education, faculty evaluations, copyright policy, accountability, Junior Black Faculty Program, Moving to a New Level and library renovation.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Hall, Jason. Students Spruce Up Holiday Traditions
• Root, Tonya. Ticket Taker Problem Solved
• Wright, Jennifer. AmeriCorps: It’s a Chance to Learn & Earn – Amanda Smith
• Senior Released from Hospital – Mekisha Page
• Council on Higher Education to Ask State for $4 Million
• Lega, Stephen. Christmas Time of Religious Celebration
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Thomas Meredith Conflict of Interest
• Thomas Meredith Should Resign from Atmos Energy Corporation
• Curtis, Stacy. Directory Most Diverse Publication on Campus
• Weigel, Richard. Earl Fischer Has Board Conflict of Interest …

Job Competencies, Career Paths, And Educational Backgrounds Of "Fortune" 500 Training Directors, Rachael A. Shultz

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the job competencies, career paths, and educational backgrounds of training directors and also compared the responses of male and female training directors in an attempt to identify possible sources of justification for reported male/female salary differences. Data for the study were gathered through the use of two questionnaires. The first was based on a part of the American Society for Training and Development's (ASTD) 1987-1989 Competency and Standards Study. Additionally, a demographic questionnaire dealing with biographical, educational, and professional characteristics was self-developed. Both were mailed to training directors in all Fortune 500 companies. Major findings include: (1) …

Friday Report - Vol. 05, No. 07 - December 1, 1995, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1991-1996, Friday Report

No abstract provided.

Teacher Attitudes Toward The Professional Evaluation Process, Sandra L. Sanders

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study identified teacher attitudes toward the professional evaluation process as preparation for moving from the current traditional process toward a more authentic process. The descriptive study utilized survey methodology. The Teacher Evaluation Survey, developed by the researcher, was administered along with a demographic data sheet to a stratified random sample of 475 public school teachers in the Sullivan County Tennessee school system. A 60% return rate was obtained. Analysis of the data, collected to answer the five research questions and ten hypotheses, revealed the following: Teachers feel that the current evaluation process closely resembles a competency-based process and that …

Volume 09, Number 01, Richard F. Welch Editor

Reaching Through Teaching

Full text of Volume 09, Number 01 of Reaching Through Teaching.

Pod Network News, December 1995

POD Network News

From Shining Sea to Purple Mountains' Majesty

Celebrations

Core Committee Report

From the President

To Improve the Academy

An Opportunity for Future Conference Leadership

Diversity Internship Grants

Getting Involved

Web pages

POD Authors

Meetings

Position Available

Renew Your Membership

Member News

Call for Manuscripts for the 1996 Edition of To Improve the Academy

Manuscript Cover Sheet 1996 To Improve the Academy

POD Core Committee, 1996-1999 Self-Nomination Form

1995 Bright Idea Award Entry Form

Call for Proposals

Celebrate Us!

Special Service Needs Of Adult Students Attending Weekend College At Western Michigan University, Patricia A. Dolly

Dissertations

This dissertation examines the needs of the adult learner and how or if these needs are being met in the Campus Ill/Weekend College program at Western Michigan University. Specifically, factors that explain the rise of adult learners on college campuses and demographic information on this rising student population are presented. In addition, the reasons for returning to school and differences between traditional and nontraditional students are examined. Institutional, situational, and dispositional barriers confronting adult students are discussed; a model is put forth along with strategies to overcome barriers offered.

Current services for adult learners attending Weekend College at Western Michigan …

Chaos Theory In Educational Systems: Principals' Perceptions Of Sensitive Dependence On Initial Conditions, Suzan B. Baker

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the characteristic of chaos theory called sensitive dependence on initial conditions or butterfly effect in schools and school systems. The purpose of the study was to develop insight into school systems by determining if categories or factors of behaviors or decisions have been observed in school systems which are sensitive to initial conditions and are therefore likely to produce exponential effects. A modified critical incident technique was used to collect data from experienced principals in three moderate sized regions in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. Participants reported incidents that were sensitive to initial conditions during interviews. The …

Prediction Of Student Completion Of An Associate Degree Radiologic Technology Program, Donna R. Shehane

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the admission/selection process of the Radiologic Technology Program at East Tennessee State University to ascertain predictive validity of the admission process and to identify specific indicators leading to program completion. The population for this investigation consisted of 510 students who had applied to East Tennessee State University and the Radiologic Technology Program from 1991 through 1993. Data were collected from institutional and program academic records. Correlation research was chosen to establish validity. One-way Analysis of Variance and t-test were applied to investigate different admission parameters and discriminate analysis was completed due …

Ua12/2/2 Xposure - Prejudice: Beyond Black & White, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

1995 Xposure yearbook.

• Parel-Sewell, Amethel. A New Beginning
• Contributors
• Xposure Staff
• Thomas, Kim. Dream Weaving
• Gunnoe, James. On a Roll – Cycling, Skateboarding
• Hinkebein, Dana. No Boys Allowed – New Rock 92, Jessica Bouldin
• Burnham, Maria. Sticks & Stones . . . Words Do Hurt – Racism
• Ritchie, Christa. Breaking the Rules? - Gays, Lesbians, Racism
• Thomas, Kim. Prejudice: It’s Not Just a Black & White Issue
• Ritchie, Christa. A Voice of Diversity – Johnston Njoku
• Hinkebein, Dana. Culture Shock: Students Abroad – Study Away
• Davis, Amanda. One of the Presidents’ Men – Robert Baum
• Davis, Amanda. The Back House …

Linking Teacher Evaluation, Professional Growth, And Motivation: A Multiple-Site Case Study, Nancy C. Wagner

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the nature of the activities, processes, and structures used to link a teacher evaluation program to professional growth and motivation. A total of 52 teachers in the Johnson City School System, who were scheduled for evaluation during the 1994-95 school year, were selected by both random and purposeful sampling techniques to participate. Data were collected through both quantitative and qualitative methods. Principals of the nine schools involved also participated in the naturalistic inquiry component of the study. Data were analyzed both deductively and inductively. The analysis revealed attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Goetz, Kristina. Thomas Meredith’s Seat on Board of Atmos Energy Corporation Questioned
• Hannah, Jim. Student Arrested for Rape – William Curtis
• Lenz, Rebecca. AIDS: Day Recognizes Victims of Disease – World AIDS Day
• Root, Tonya. Senior Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car – Mekisha Page
• Santa Claus to Light Up Bowling Green
• Hall, Jason. President Bill Clinton Sending Troops to Bosnia
• Goetz, Kristina. Kentucky May Stand Firm on Highway Speeds
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Bosnian War
• U.S. Troops Needed in Bosnia
• Curtis, Stacy. Students …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding retirement, sabbatical, faculty computing, doctoral scholars program, instructional costs and productivity.

Agenda & Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding KTLN, interactive television classes, pregnancy leave, budget, administrator evaluations, departmental bylaws and Junior Black Faculty.

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

WKU Archives Records

WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes and attachments.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• LaBelle, Charbonee. Student Government Association to Vote on Drop/Add Fee Proposal
• Root, Tonya. College Heights Foundation Gains Importance with Less-Involved State
• Pierini, David. Never Too Old to Learn – Martin Schenck
• Becker, Lori. Students Look for Holiday Homes – International Students
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association Voodoo Doctor
• Say No to Another Student Fee
• Brown, Karen. Western Should Show Diversity
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Bob Dole & Newt Gingrich Biggest Turkeys
• Smyly, Doug. Conservatives Care
• Denney, Michael. Thanks for Support
• Shaw, …

Friday Report - Vol. 05, No. 06 - November 17, 1995, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1991-1996, Friday Report

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, November 16, 1995, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• LaBelle, Charbonee. Student Government Association to Miss Deadline for Evaluations
• Goetz, Kristina. Vigil: Tonight Is Our Night – Take Back the Night, Domestic Violence
• Hall, Jason. Administrator Working for Western, Paul Patton – James Ramsey
• Phonathon Exceeds Goal of $20,225
• LaBelle, Charbonee. November Increases Diabetes Awareness
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Drug Sniffing Dogs
• Residents’ Privacy on Short Leash – Housing & Residence Life
• Lega, Stephen. Government Shutdown Won’t Hurt Politicians
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Government Shut Down
• Crawford, Heather. Fans Showed Bad Sportsmanship …

Agenda & Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding budget, Sponsored Programs, enrollment, doctoral program ratings, performance funding and WKU rankings.