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The African American And The California Basic Skills Requirement For Teaching, Willie C. Thomas Ii

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This study examines why the passing rates of African Americans on the CBEST are the lowest in California at 60%. Madkins (2011) identified licensure testing as a significant reason why African Americans cannot enter the teaching progression. According to Darling-Hammond et al. (2016), California has an ongoing credentialed teacher shortage. An even more significant need is for teachers of color. According to the California Department of Education (2021), 60% of the state’s educator workforce is White, while the state student body, multicultural and multilingual, is only slightly more than 22% White. While licensure testing for teachers is required in all …

Ua1b2/1 Integration At Western Kentucky University, Jason Brown

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

A brief overview of the integration process at WKU, includes some newspaper clippings and primary source materials.

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 8, 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

This issue includes articles:

• Mixing Manpower & Mind Power Pays Off - George Vourvopoulos
• Business College Receives $2.6 Million Gift
• Faculty Award of Excellence Winners - Nancy Baird, Robert Holman, Karen Westbrooks
• University & Community Address Safety
• Western's Public Radio Service Completes Successful Membership Campaign
• Wheat First Union Establishes Scholarships
• College Heights Herald Wins Journalism Award
• Program Receives Barry Bingham Award
• Women's Club Gives to College Heights Foundation
• Smoke: A Student's Nightmare - …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Mayo, Travis. A Crushing Defeat – Football
• Stamper, John. Fatal Fire Sparking Changes – Murray State University, Housing & Residence Life
• Karen, Mattias. Insurance Costs Could Drop for Faculty – Employee Benefits
• Harper, Molly. Report Expresses Concern About Campus Dark Spots – Lighting
• New Classes Need Funding – Budget, Curriculum
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon More Classes
• Mead, Ann. Reserved Spots Open After 5 – Parking
• Wilson, Liz. Take Bake the Night Succeeds – Poetry
• How Would You Rate Your Computer Skills?
• Lynn, Kelley. Talent Show Draws All Kinds
• Englert, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Miracle, Phoenicia & Diane Tsimekles. Election Puts End to Clubs Campaign – Young Republicans, Young Democrats
• Underwood, Jennifer. Discrimination Evident Here
• Klausnitzer, Dorren. Time Determines Whether Students Cram for Exams
• Hoppes, Lynn. Educational Problems to Be Addressed
• Car Driven by Girl, 15, Hits Injures Freshman – Dawn Clark
• Schlagenhauf, Ann. God Must Be Crazy in Contest
• Delayed Phone Books Put Students on Hold
• Recreation Center vs. Library Editorial Cartoon
• Associated Student Government’s Efforts Directly Help, Serve Students
• Davidson, Victoria. Proud Republican
• Gott, Amos. Understand Associated …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Dias, Monica. Homosexuals Fear Ridicule, Discrimination
• Edelen, Mark. Associated Student Government, University Center Board, Interhall Council Overlap in Duties
• Meehan, Mary. Married Students Find Homely Sweet Home – Mohamad & Ashrif Boka
• United Black Students Elects Officers
• University Center Board’s Lecture Plans Lack Originality
• Bloss, Lou. Editorial Cartoon – Gordon Liddy, Timothy Leary
• United Black Students – United Black Student Not Promoting Discrimination
• Toliver, Risa. Goals Misunderstood
• Colyer, David. U.S. Intervention Likely in Central America
• Richards, Mark. Student-Artist Creates Illusion with Mural – John Payne …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harmon, Susan. Woman Mails Easter Epistle to the Famous – Beulah Smith
• Meehan, Mary. Fraternities Ban Alcohol During Third Week of Rush
• Meehan, Mary. Married Couple Fighting the Odds
• Edelen, Mark. School Board Raps Greek Row Site
• United Black Students Constitution Promotes Discrimination
• Dry Rush Plan is Positive Step
• Bloss, Lou. Editorial Cartoon - United Black Students
• Graham, Todd. Letter Missed the Point
• Newman, David & Cindy Stripe. Thanks Houchens Industries – Greek Week
• Gordon Liddy, Timothy Leary to Debate This Fall
• Malmer, Victoria. Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Fish, Tim. Televised Game May Bring $73,000
• Malone, Roger. Performer’s Juggling, Tricks Entertain Crowds of Students – Don Lehn
• Judd, Alan. Regents Will Decide Minority Issue
• Stevens, Vickie. Continuing Education Provides Workshops
• Regents Should Appoint Minority Representative
• Attendance May Decide Future TV Coverage Here
• Zimmerman, Steven. Sets Writer Straight
• Jackson, Victor. Thanks Campaign Help
• Platt, Thomasine & Lynne Dixon. Criticizes Christy Vogt Letter
• Ealy, Cindy. Responds to Christy Vogt Letter
• Parson, David. Angry Over Concert
• Beshear, Tom. Advance Registration Set
• Heat on in All Campus …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hancock, Catherine, Judd, Alan. Blacks Ask Committee Representation
• Young, Monte. Western Could Use Contacts to Hire Blacks, Teachers Say
• Eblen, Tom. Dero Downing Objects to Boundary
• Judd, Alan. 8 Running for Screening Position
• State Internships Available
• Associated Student Government Ducks Chance to Represent
• Armstrong, Bryan. In Exile: Homecoming Acts’ Top-40 Should Be Banned
• Buck, Sheila. Endorses Candidate – Daryl Hancock
• Harry, Gerry. Criticizes Associated Student Government
• Galloway, Amy. Between Giggles Campus Kids Say the Darndest Things
• Holman, Connie. Lab Aids Students with English Classes
• Fish, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Young, Monte. Western Having Trouble Hiring Minority Teachers
• Judd, Alan. Alumni Named to Committee
• Malone, Roger. 50 Students Still Waiting for Grants
• Clerical Job Applicants Must Take Skills Test
• Hall Olympics Start Sunday
• Young, Monte. Use, Cost Limit Hours at Library
• Childers, Shawn. Lack of Cash Keeps Commuter on Road
• Baird, Nancy. Clarifies Position – Chi Omega
• Hancock, Connie. House for Greeks a Costly Reality
• Hancock, Catherine. Faculty, Student Women Back ERA, Support Candidates through Caucus
• Frederick, Elise. ‘How I’ Swings, But at Times Wobbles …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wolfe, Bill. Researcher Compounds His Discoveries – Norman Holy
• Eblen, Tom. Most Thefts Occur in Rooms
• Miss Black Western Pageant Opens Black History Week
• Wildman, Judy. Watchman Likes Art Work, Keeps an Eye on Gallery – J.A. Williams
• Bennett, Jo. Agency Hunts Funds, Friends for Kids – Big Brothers & Sisters
• Kentucky Association of Nursing Students Choose State Officers
• University Lags in Providing Housing for Married Students
• Wolfe, Bill. Race for the Resume Resumes
• Stichtenoth, Keith. Short Team on Short End - Intramurals
• Johnson, Audrey. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Kerrick, Sara. Faculty Couple Adapting to Adopting – Vera Guthrie, Charlie Guthrie
• White, Michael & Betsy Ashcraft. Jobs Scarce, Planning Scarcer?
• Minton, Don. Kappa Sigma Wins Stake an’ Biskit Fest
• Spring Pledges Total 177
• Sanders, Linda. Lutenist is Different Strummer – David Kelsey
• Higher Education: College Costs Climb with Cost of Living
• Budde, Neil. Columnist Prepares Financial Retort
• Wolfe, Bill. Intramural Game is Basket Case, but Team’s Goal is to Bounce Back
• Held, Suzanne. Wants Consistent Policy
• Riley, Robert. All People Created Equal – Miss …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Kuhl, Greg. Returning to School Lucrative for Veteran
• Freshman Found Dead in Country Jail – David Suddarth
• Bennett, Jo. Two Meet, Marry and Begin Life Together Apart – Gary Barnett, Carla Barnett
• Hepp, Jan. Alcoholism at Western Studies
• Fewer Students Get Honors
• Alpha Delta Pi Gets Award
• Junior Chosen Mountain Laurel Candidate – Deborah Pardue
• Mami, Alfina. Wanted: Psychology Teacher Seeks 2 Aides for Child Study – Neil Cohen
• Three Facilities Reduce Hours
• With So Many Being Called, How Could Any Feel Exalted?
• Halicks, Richard. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Eblen, Tom. Some Convinced too Many Receive Honor Distinction
• Wolfe, Bill & Mary Tougher. Reactions Vary to Installation of Refrigerators
• Kerrick, Sara. Woman in ROTC Lives, Breathes the Army – Sue Roma
• Ashcraft, Betsy. Was Peter Zebich the Strongest Man in the World?
• Few Return Visitation Surveys
• Eldridge, Pam. White Student is Out of Black Pageant
• Stress Seminar Begins Today
• Student, Professors to Attend Workshop
• Night Classes Move from Cherry Hall
• Refrigerator Idea Doesn’t Get Warm Welcome
• Miller, Tracy. Criticizes Police Inaction
• Wallace, Marc. Responds …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hepp, Jan, Alfina Mami & Mary Tougher. Use of Energy is Reduced by 20 Per Cent
• Minton, Don. Fraternity Lends a Hand to Man Dying of Cancer – Donald Barker, Kappa Alpha Psi
• Eldridge, Pam. Pageant for Only Blacks Questioned
• Lecture on Latin America Set
• Steam Pipeline Repaired after Break
• Halicks, Richard. Some Employees to be Paid Biweekly
• Louisville Senior Wins Pageant, Will Compete for Kentucky Title – Elaine Robinson
• Academic Council Members Hampered by Dual Role
• Budde, Neil. New Movie Could be Disaster
• Bates, …

Ua94/6/3 Expatriate, Vol. 1, No. 2, Bruce Tucker

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Underground newspaper commenting on Western Kentucky University administration and current events. Articles include:

• Tucker, Bruce. Caution: The One on Your Right May be a Cop
• Neumayer, Rick. Campus Protest Escalating
• Tucker, Bruce. Washington: Exporting the 'Picnic'
• Wilkerson, Larry. The Writing on the Wall - Graffiti
• Potter, Jackson. Henry Jackson Heads for Last Hurrah
• Neumayer, Rick. Judgment Day - Instructor Evaluations
• Patterson, Tom. Those Magnificent Men . . . - Dee Gibson, John Oldham, Jimmy Feix, Jim Pickens & Ted Hornback
• Harris, Mike. Black Students Unite
• Neumayer, Rick. Student Rights: Void Where Prohibited
• Hundley, Smith. Wants More
• Briney, John. Former Journalist …

Ua3/3/1 Urban Renewal Commission, Wku President's Office

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Documents housed in Folder 24 of President Kelly Thompson's Subject/Correspondence File regarding the Urban Renewal Commission. Includes correspondence and lists of property purchased.

• Downing, Dero
• Largen, Harry
• Memo to Kelly Thompson from Dero Downing outlining paperwork needed to add properties to the Jonesville Renewal Project with exhibits:
• Exhibit 1: letter from Arch Daniels to Kelly Thompson
• Exhibit 2: letter from Kelly Thompson to Charles Cherches
• Exhibit 3: letter from Charles Cherches to Kelly Thompson
• Exhibit 4: list of WKU purchases along Russellville Road prior to Jonesville Project. List is in lot number order and lists date purchased, grantee, property description …

Ua3/3/1 Urban Renewal, Wku President's Office

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Documents housed in Folder 21 of President Kelly Thompson's Subject/Correspondence File regarding urban renewal in Jonesville. Includes correspondence, project budgets, planning map and agreements.

• Agreement between Bowling Green Urban Renewal & Community Development Agency & WKU, 4/16/1965
• Bates, Georgia
• Downing, Dero
• Kentucky. Dept. of Finance
• Jonesville
• Lawson, Owen
• Milliken & Milliken
• Resolution That the Commission Council Amend the Jonesville Urban Renewal Loan & Grant Contract to Include an Additional $25,000.00 Non Cash Credit, nd
• Taylor, J.H.
• Thompson, Kelly
• Urban Renewal & Community Development Agency

Ua3/3/1 Urban Renewal, Wku President's Office

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Documents housed in Folder 22 of President Kelly Thompson's Subject/Correspondence File regarding urban renewal in Jonesville. The documents are undated and include agreements, budgets and a list of properties.

• Agreement between Bowling Green and the Urban Renewal & Community Development Agency, nd
• Bowling Green. City Council
• Estimate of Federal Grant Requirements
• Jonesville
• List of Jonesville property by Lot Number, listing owner, 1st, 2nd & 3rd appraisal, HHFA amount
• Thompson, Kelly
• Urban Renewal Plan, nd

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 47, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Miss Carmen Willoughby Named Top Scholar
• Soul Concert Tonight Stars Wilson Pickett
• Korb, Carolyn. Alumni Group to Present Cash Stipend to Scholar
• WKU Receives Grants for Summer Institutes
• Protest Fails as Students Chant Carols
• Zeh, John. Future for Education Unclear
• Outstanding Cadet Named for ROTC – Edwin Phelps
• Chaney, Joanne & Ron Neafus. Journalist of Varied Talents, Jerry Drury Directs Circulation
• Turner, Charlene. Vietnam Discussion Set for International Club
• Club News – Geography & Geology, Alpha Kappa Psi, Baptist Student Union, Alpha Kappa Omega, Alpha …

The Relationship Of Educational, Economic & Social Characteristics Of The Degree Of Desegregation In The Public Schools Of Kentucky, J. Frank Yeager

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The problem in this study was to examine the relationship of social-climate to the degree of desegregation in the public schools of Kentucky. This study attempted to determine the relationship of educational, economic and social characteristics of those school districts with bi-racial student bodies operating in Kentucky and the degree of desegregation experienced voluntarily by those districts during the period from 1955-56 school year through the 1963-64 school year.

Ua3/3/1 Urban Renewal, Wku President's Office

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Documents housed in Folder 23 of President Kelly Thompson's Subject/Correspondence File regarding urban renewal in Jonesville. This file is comprised entirely of newspaper clippings:

• Almost $2 Million in Federal Funds Set for Renewal Work, PCDN, 7/18/1962
• Bowling Green’s Loop District, PCDN, 7/18/1962
• Chances of Early Okay for Project Improved, PCDN, 7/21/1963
• Disquieting Assault on Urban Renewal, np, 3/30/1964
• Duncan, Tom. Two Votes Advance Renewal Planning, LCJ, 3/17/1964
• Duncan, Tom. Western to Expand in 33-Acre Tract, LCJ, 3/17/1964
• Extension of Adams Street Hits Snag, np, 11/12/1963
• Hearing Set on Western’s Development Plans, np, 2/14/1964
• Jonesville Project Established, np, 3/17/1964
• Okay Part …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 43, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Book Marks
• Hilltopics
• Looking Backward
• Social Activities Calendar
• Alumni News
• Sports Slants
• Faculty Facts
• Horoscope
• Religious News
• Intramural Corner
• Bowling
• Musically

This issue contains articles:

• Nursing Program Scheduled
• Jonesville Annexing Announced
• Ballet Society Will Appear in Van Meter
• Western Offers Educational TV to Elementary Students
• Christine DeVries, Gary Kelley Reign at 1964 Sweetheart Ball
• Sandra Stuart, Bob Adams Direct Herald
• Cordell Hull Portrait Given to College
• Westerners Apply to Grad School
• Faculty Research Program Assists Five Instructors
• Drama Festival Scheduled on Hill February 29
• Top Toppers …

Ua3/3/1 Urban Renewal, Wku President's Office

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Documents housed in Folder 20 of President Kelly Thompson's Subject/Correspondence File regarding urban renewal in Jonesville. Documents include correspondence, agreements, campus development plan, draft ordinances and a list of property purchased by Western Kentucky University.

• Addendum to Agreement between Urban Renewal & Community Development Agency and Bowling Green, 1/15/1964
• Agreement between Bowling Green Urban Renewal & Community Development Agency and WKU, 11/4/1964
• Campus Development Plan
• Downing, Dero
• Jonesville
• Kentucky. Dept. of Finance
• List of owners
• Ordinance Approving the Development Program or Plan of Western Kentucky State College
• Taylor Heads Group Opposing Urban Renewal, PCDN, 2/27/1964
• Taylor, J.H.
• Thompson, Kelly
• U.S. …

Ua97/1 Opinion Of The Court, Ogden College Trustees, Warren County Circuit Court

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Typescript of the opinion of the court in case No. 3897 Cooper R. Smith, Regent of Ogden College et al vs. Douglas Smith, et al regarding integration of WKU campus and the stipulations of Robert Ogden's will.

A Program Of Improvement For Union County Kentucky Schools, Thomas Fortenbery

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The problem presented in a Program of Improvement for Union County Schools deals primarily with future school buildings. The problem is threefold:

1. The location of future school buildings must be determined in the light of population trends and economic developments.
2. The size of the buildings must be determined.
3. A plan to finance the program must be developed.

Ua3/1/2/1 Letter Re: Educational Opportunities For Blacks, Henry Cherry

WKU Archives Records

Letter from president Henry Cherry to Mrs. Tee McConnell regarding availability of summer schools for blacks.