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Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

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WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes and attachments.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Stamper, John. Gary Ransdell Shuffles Top Jobs
• Olmsted, Miki. On a Cold Winter’s Night – Red Shield Lodge, Homeless
• Back, Shannon. University Receives Negative Critique – Institutional Review
• Back, Shannon. Gary Ransdell, Consultant Had Prior Discussions – James Fisher
• Moore, Leigh. Applied Physics Institute Project to Help Keep Air Clean – Coal
• Stamper, John. Five Programs Remain on List – Programs of Distinction
• Deck the Hill with Christmas Gifts
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Christmas Gifts
• Hensley, Fred. Editorial Misrepresents WKU Foundation
• People Poll: What Do You Want for Christmas? …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Stamper, John. Western Narrowing Field of Top Programs – Programs of Distinction
• Back, Shannon. Adult Day Care Center Seeking Private Partner
• Lynn, Kelley. Wish Lists: Gifts They Never Got – Christmas Presents
• Father to Face Murder Charge – Richard Figgs, Evan Figgs
• Beauties Prepare for Pageant – Black & Gold Beauty Pageant, Alpha Phi Alpha
• Phonathon Exceeds Goal – Institutional Advancement
• Back, Shannon. Ruling Called Censorship – College Heights Herald, Freedom of the Press
• Mains, Brian. Dorm Fire Leaves Students Sleepless – Poland Hall
• Back, Shannon. Regents to Hear …

Ua11/1 On Campus. Vol. 7, No. 9, Wku University Relations

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On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

• College News
• Sponsored Programs
• Hot off the Press
• Personnel File
• Coming Up - Calendar of Events

This issue includes articles:

• Governor Paul Patton Will Address Fall Commencement
• On the Road with President Gary Ransdell
• Five Named to Alumni Association Board
• Students Raise $470,000 During Annual Fund Phonathon
• BellSouth Grant Makes Education Connection
• Hughey, Aaron. The Myth of Internet Addiction

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mayo, Travis. Western to Face Eastern in Playoff Bout – Football
• Back, Shannon. Paul Patton to Address Fall Graduates – Commencement
• Siria, Stephanie. Student Showcases Passion for Car Audio – Heather Henderson
• Lanter, Charlie. Nursing Grade Policy Changes After Protest
• Professor Pleads Not Guilty – Steve Boilard
• Free Football Tickets Available
• Stamper, John & Leigh Moore. Teachers Disagree About Internet Use in Classes
• Back, Shannon. Cyperstudy: Virtual Campus Planned Here – Southern Regional Education Board
• Student Government Association Should Focus on Dorm Problems – Housing & Residence Life
• Harlow, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Back, Shannon. Faculty Hopeful About Gary Ransdell
• Frazier, Stephan. Flashbacks – Shenanigans
• Lanter, Charlie. Student Government Association Seeks Money for Off-Campus Rent
• Harper, Molly. Incentives Lacking for Pep Band Members – Music
• No Classes Wednesday – Thanksgiving
• Adopt-A-Child Needs Volunteers
• Thanksgiving Dance Tonight – Delta Sigma Theta
• Lanter, Charlie. University Center Board Can Spend Big
• Karen, Matthias. Historian Compares U.S., Russian Education Systems – Ludmilla Zelezmeva
• Batcheldor, Matt. Post Office Adds Services
• WKU Foundation Should Open Records to Public
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon WKU Foundation Secrecy
• People Poll: What …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Batcheldor, Matt. Building Upkeep Among Worst – Capital Construction Institutional Requests, Banks Report
• Harper, Molly. Seeking Refuge – Bosnians, Amela Dijab, Refugees, Mutual Assistance Center
• Stamper, John. Private Gifts Key to Growth – Endowments, WKU Foundation
• Theatre Production Begins Tonight – ATE Shorts, Theatre & Dance
• Lanter, Charlie. Housing Measure Up for Vote – Student Government Association, Scholarships, Apartments
• Students Reports Rape
• Mains, Brian. State, City Police Target 31-W – Traffic Violations
• Western Should Do More to Promote Teams
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Support Athletics
• Hyde, Jason. Student Government …

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

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WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes.

Ua12/2/1 Men's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs

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Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Robinson, George. Nothing But Hard Work
• Robinson, George. Challenge Ahead for Tops’ Lone Senior – Steven Bides
• Abrell, Chris. Melvin Adams Changes Focus, Ready to Help Toppers
• Abrell, Chris. Hilltoppers’ Junior Center Learns from Experience – Ravon Farris
• Mayo, Travis. Joe Harney Leading Toppers With Hard Work
• Christian, Jenny. Junior Pursues Lifelong Dream – Kyle Chapman
• Robinson, George. Vince Edwards’ Quickness, Focus to Ease Topper Transition
• Christian, Jenny. Guard Deepens Position – Monty Latimer
• Robinson, George. Forward in Father’s Shadow – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.
• Sisco, Scott. Versatility Lee Lampley’s Strength
• Ramsey, Sarah. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Lanter, Charlie. Sober Drivers Get Free Drinks – Alcohol, Student Government Association
• Back, Shannon. Western Greets New President – Gary Ransdell
• Mains, Brian. Local Bar Sold At Auction for $70,000 – Baker Street Café
• Police to Set Up Road Checks – Drunk Driving, Alcohol
• Kentucky Poet to Speak – Richard Taylor
• Jimmie Price Leaving Women’s Studies
• Lynn, Kelley. New Support Group Offers Help for Depression – Depressed Anonymous
• Solve Pedestrian Safety Problem Now – University Boulevard, Skywalk
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon University Boulevard Unsafe
• Martz, Michele. Professor Deserved Extension …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Lanter, Charlie. Skywalk Proposal Delayed – University Boulevard
• Mayo, Travis. Especially Sweet – Football
• Back, Shannon. University Debates Tenure Review
• Millennium Bug to Be Discussed – Y2K, Year 2000 Date Conversion (Computer Systems), Information Technology
• Stamper, John. Delayed Tuition Brings Student Tax Break
• Batcheldor, Matt. Old Radon Tests Inaccurate; More Planned
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Football
• Hilltoppers Are Back in the Ball Game – Football
• People Poll: How Important Is a Good Football Program to Western?
• Hawkins, Angelia. Give to Those Who Are Really in Need of Gifts – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Lanter, Charlie. City, State to Help Search for Skywalk Money – University Boulevard
• Back, Shannon. Gary Ransdell to Take Helm Monday
• Moore, Leigh. Computer Literacy Class Considered – Information Technology
• Stamper, John. Taking the Gift of Money – WKU Foundation
• Reception for Gary Ransdell Planned
• WKYU-FM Fund Drive Raises $105,000
• Englert, Jennifer. Fitness Workshop in Preston Health & Activities Center Sunday, FiTOUR
• Computer Literacy Essential Part of Life – Information Technology
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Computer Literacy
• People Poll: Would A Computer Literacy Requirement Be Helpful to Students?
• Enyart, …

Ua12/2/1 Women's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs

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Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Brewer, Jerry. Team Ready for New Start After Soured Season
• Brewer, Jerry. Team Feels Like a Family
• Brewer, Jerry. Guard’s Game Like Poetry – Laurie Townsend
• Brewer, Jerry. Leslie Johnson Seeking Old Form
• Finch, Mike. Senior’s Up-Tempo Style Key to Lady Tops Defense – Sha’Ronda Allen
• Brewer, Jerry. Silence Sends Big Message – Danielle McCulley
• Mayo, Travis. Crowd Favorite Sparks Lady Topper Teammates – Kristi Hartley
• Ramsey, Sarah. Jennifer McGinnis Gets Chance
• Abrell, Chris. Shea Lunsford Called Most Improved
• Sisco, Scott. Speed, Defense Make Katashia Witcher Hard to Handle
• Mayo, Travis. Junior …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Back, Shannon. Regents Approve Gary Ransdell Contract
• Siria, Stephanie. Festivities Bring Toppers Together – Homecoming
• Stamper, John. Council on Postsecondary Education Oks Journalism, Mass Media & Technology Building
• Stamper, John. Tuition Increase Rate Holds Steady
• Thomas Meredith Wins Alumni Award
• Scholarships Available – Multiple Sclerosis Association
• Regents Back Skywalk Plan – University Boulevard
• Stamper, John. Program Expectations Set – Journalism, Programs of Excellence
• Stamper, John. Commission Kills Landlord, Tenant Act – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, URLTA
• New Law Would Help Prevent Hazing Problem – Fraternities and Sororities …

Ua35/7 Proposal For The Establishment Of The Kentucky Academy Of Mathematics & Science At Wku, Julia Roberts

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Initial proposal for the creation of the Gatton Academy at WKU. The proposal was written by Julia Roberts of the WKU's Gifted & Talented Center and submitted to Charles McGruder of WKU's Physics & Astronomy Department.

Ua3/9/2 Wku Institutional Review, James L. Fisher, Ltd.

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Institutional review conducted during Barbara Burch's interim presidency of WKU and presidential search.

Western Kentucky is a good university essentially trapped in time and therefore unable to change significantly. Until these constraints are eliminated or modified, the University will not be able to effectively address major issues of focus, enrollment, organization, personnel, curriculum, governance, athletics, planning and increased public and private support. Rather, it will continue to drift with occasional peripheral and cosmetic changes, none of which will be sufficient to successfully relate to Kentucky's new plan for post-secondary education.

The problems that prevent significant institutional transformation are several, but …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 7, No. 8, Wku University Relations

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On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

• College News
• Sponsored Programs
• Hot off the Press
• Personnel File
• Coming Up - Calendar of Events

This issue includes articles:

• $20 Million Grant to Assist Head Start Programs - WKU Training & Technical Assistance Services
• Reception to Honor Kentucky Poet Laureate Joy Bale Boone
• Dr. Jim Ramsey Will Head New Center for Public Policy Studies
• Kiwanis Contributes to Scholarship Fund
• Groves, Chris. When the Pits Become the Payoff - WKU Center for Cave & Karst Studies
• She's Now an Ironman! - Libby Greaney …

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

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WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes and attachments.

Ua3/9/5 Script Chamber Of Cmomerce Coffee Hour, Wku President's Office

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Transcription of Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Coffee Hour at which WKU president Gary Ransdell was the guest speaker.

Ua12/2/1 Traditions: Homecoming 1997, Wku Student Affairs

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Special homecoming edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Alumni to Be Recognized for Leadership, Service – Hall of Distinguished Alumni, Michael Card, Kenneth Fleenor, William Sanders, Hays Watkins, Marnel Mooreman
• Stamper, John. Homecoming Traditions Change Through the Years
• Hall, Jason. Big Red: Mascot Brings 18 Years of Cheers, Sneers
• Smith, Scheri. Hill Coming Alive with Music
• Siria, Stephanie. Greeks Decorating for Hill’s Haunted Homecoming – Halloween
• Hutchins, Chris. Thrill on the Hill: Ghosts, Spooks Haunt Western – Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pearce-Ford Tower, Potter Hall, Van Meter Hall
• Harper, Molly. End of World War II Brought Good Times Back to Western …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Lanter, Charlie. Company Makes Bid on Skywalk Project – University Boulevard
• Lanter, Charlie. Western Testing Junior Exam – Junior Rising Examination
• Mains, Brian. Campus Cop Fired for Dialing 1-900 – Christopher Cobb, WKU Police
• Mains, Brian. Students Suspected in Counterfeit Ring
• Landlord, Tenant Vote Today – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, URLTA
• Council on Postsecondary Education to Meet Monday
• Olmsted, Mikki. Practice, Tension Intensifies as Stepshow Near – Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi
• Buying More Property Would Be Wasteful
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Campus Deterioration While WKU …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mains, Brian. Proposed Law Would Make Hazing Illegal
• Lanter, Charlie. Academic Council Amends No-Test Proposal – Student Government Association, Dead Week
• Mains, Brian. Professor Accused of Dorm Peeping – Steven Boilard
• Vanderbilt University Artist to Visit Campus – Michael Aurbach
• Honor Society Seeking Members – Golden Key National Honor Society
• Grant to Benefit Teachers – BellSouth Foundation, Teacher Education
• Back, Shannon. Steve Henry Balances Life as Doctor & Politician – Class of 1976 (WKU)
• Moore, Leigh. Retreat Focuses on Teacher Evaluations
• Graduation Date Bad for Students, Families
• Harlow, Paige. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Stamper, John. Council on Postsecondary Education May Limit Honored Programs – Programs of Excellence
• Back, Shannon. Center Gives Children a Head Start
• Stamper, John. Commission Gives First OK to Landlord, Tenant Act – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, URLTA
• Snack Thief Strikes North Hall
• Overseas Scholarships Offered – Center for Cooperative Study Abroad
• Back, Shannon. Regents May Hear Plan to Buy Lots Near Campus – Real Estate
• Batcheldor, Matt. Loan Program Ends – Computers
• Batcheldor, Matt. Heat Coming On Soon
• Amphitheater Bad Idea for Bowling Green
• Harlow, Paige. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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• WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.
• Batcheldor, Matt. Proposal Made for Outdoor Theater
• Olmsted, Mikki. United Nations – International Festival
• Back, Shannon. Center Gets $20 Million – Training & Technical Assistance Services, TTAS
• Back, Shannon. Gary Ransdell May Ax Vice Presidency – Finance & Administration
• Miniature Golf Tournament Today
• Mock Arrest Tomorrow – Alcohol Awareness Week, Drunk Driving
• Lanter, Charlie. Student Government Association Sees Increase in Absences
• Stamper, John. Council on Postsecondary Education Begins Budgets
• Service Should Expand to Help All Minorities – Minority Student Support Services
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Minority Student Support Services …

Ua3/9/2 Information Technology Summary Report, Wku Information Technology

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Report of the WKU Information Technology Division to the president regarding operations from 1991 through 1997.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Back, Shannon. James Ramsey Coming Back to Hill in June
• Stamper, John. Rental Rights Act Praised at Forum – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, URLTA
• Pratt, Carne. Best Man – Chad Lewis, Mr. Hilltopper
• Olmsted, Mikki. Ethnic Racism Visible in Campus, City – International Students
• Alcohol Awareness Week Begins
• Forensics Team Takes First Place
• Brewer, Jerry. Clem Haskins Signing Draws Hundreds
• Harper, Molly. Group’s Goal to Improve Black Male Freshmen Retention – Integration, Desegregation
• City Should Pass Landlord & Tenant Act – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mains, Brian. Richard Figgs Faces Further Charges – Evan Figgs
• Siria, Stephenie. Fraternity: What’s for Dinner, Mom? – Alpha Gamma Rho, Sharon French
• Mains, Brian. Student Hit in University Boulevard Crosswalk – Tara Darvill
• Lanter, Charlie. Regent Takes Issue to Board – University Boulevard, Keith Coffman
• Forum Tonight for Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act
• Four Awarded Scholarships – Amy Humphress, Stephen Leitchfield, Michelle Cunningham, Ronnie Martin
• Hall, Jason. Virtual University Draft Unveiled at Conference – Kentucky Higher Education Computing Conference
• Stamper, John. James Ramsey to Lead Council on …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Back, Shannon. Teacher Gets New Thesis Deadline – Valerie Haskins
• Fattic, Kurt. Searching for the Promised Land – Promise Keepers
• Mains, Brian. Infant Dies of Injuries – Evan Figgs, Richard Figgs, Sally Hastings
• Brewer, Jerry. Victory in Bowling Green 10K Classic Bittersweet for Champion – Charles Mulinga
• Building Demolition Next Week – Married Housing, Housing & Residence Life
• Environment Club to Meet – Free the Planet
• Haunted House Wants Volunteers
• Moore, Leigh. Western Part-Time Faculty Pay Below Average – Salaries
• Moore, Leigh. Five-Year Students Becoming the Norm at Western …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Stamper, John. Programs Begin Race for Excellence – Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act
• Brewer, Jerry. 10K Title At Stake Saturday – Bowling Green 10K Classic
• Back, Shannon. Task Force Studies Women’s Salaries, Status at Western
• Greeks Offer Basketball Tournament
• Gary Ransdell to Be On Campus
• Lanter, Charlie. Resolution Backs Nursing Students – Student Government Association
• Mains, Brian. Smoke Detector Could Have Saved Student – Eric Hinkle
• Lanter, Charlie. Student Government Association Wants Dorm Rooms Peep-Able – Housing & Residence Life
• K.C. & the Brain Deserves Another Chance – New …