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Building Coleus Academy, Janessa Unseld

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Coleus Academy, a nonprofit e-learning platform, has been created to address the deficits left by the de-emphasis and, at times, outright omission of practical skill-centric education in American curriculums. There exists a gap between the degree of knowledge necessary to engage with adult life and the extent of that knowledge that is actually possessed by emerging adults. Prominent legislations are among the numerous efforts to address this issue. However, there is a deeply fractured market where resources are proving too expensive, too sparse, or hyper-specific to the point of limited usability. Compounded with disparities in when, where, and to whom …

Simplification Of Robotics Through Autonomous Navigation, Grant Turner

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

With self-driving vehicles, college campus food delivery, or even automated home vacuuming systems, robotics is undoubtedly becoming more prevalent in everyday society and it can be expected to continue with time. While many people are owners, users, or even just spectators of theses robotic products or services, there seems to be a negative perception of robotics that poses an intimidation factor regarding the attempt to understand the ideas driving technology. This perception tends to view robotics as machines that require rich education to understand the complexity and interworkings of, thus attempts understand the field are neglected.

To combat this line …

Communication Goals Of American Universities: A Social Media Content Analysis, Travis Ryan

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Social media is a key communication tool for American universities. This research project is an exploratory look at how universities communicate with stakeholders via social media. In particular, the primary purpose is to explore potential emphasis on academic programs relative to the promotion of athletics as a marketing tool to bolster identity and recruit students. 3000 tweets were collected from 130 NCAA Division 1 American universities. In total, roughly 500,000 tweets have been scraped and classified using an automated script to assess tweet content. Particular emphasis was given to the concept of university rebranding as a broader marketing strategy for …

The Cadet Training Program Versus The Student Certification Program: A Study Of It- Support Training Programs At Western Kentucky University, Michael Courtney Moore

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Technology is a critical component of modern-day success. Advancements in technology have improved communication between individuals and companies. Technological advancements have allowed students to earn college degrees online. People who habitually use technology expect a high level of performance and support. As new technologies are implemented, such as complex web services or new operating systems, the dependence for information technology (IT) support grows in demand. Even learning curves can be cumbersome without proper assistance from IT professionals. Companies and institutions must accommodate user needs by implementing fast, efficient, and friendly support. In order to offer optimal customer support, representatives must …

Has Safeer Improved Sacm's Work And Helped Saudi Students In The Usa Resolve Their Needs Quickly, Faisal M. Alzomily

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study examined efficiency of the Safeer by gathering and analyzing the perception of 131 Saudi students from Bowling Green, KY. The purpose of the study was to ensure that the system is able to perform its function as the bridge between different institutions and Saudi students studying in the US who require assistance in processing their academic requirements. A self-administered survey using five scale points was employed. Results were summarized using descriptive statistics at 95% confidence level. The result confirmed the hypothesis that the use of the Safeer program provides quality service delivery within SACM, which in turn benefits …

User Expectations Of Library Genealogy Databases V. What They Actually Get, Rosemary L. Meszaros, Katherine Pennavaria

DLPS Faculty Publications

An analysis and comparison of two genealogical databases: Ancestry.com and Heritagequest.com.

Empirical Methods For Predicting Student Retention- A Summary From The Literature, Matt Bogard

Economics Faculty Publications

The vast majority of the literature related to the empirical estimation of retention models includes a discussion of the theoretical retention framework established by Bean, Braxton, Tinto, Pascarella, Terenzini and others (see Bean, 1980; Bean, 2000; Braxton, 2000; Braxton et al, 2004; Chapman and Pascarella, 1983; Pascarell and Ternzini, 1978; St. John and Cabrera, 2000; Tinto, 1975) This body of research provides a starting point for the consideration of which explanatory variables to include in any model specification, as well as identifying possible data sources. The literature separates itself into two major camps including research related to the hypothesis testing …

Ua3/9/2 I.T. Division Annual Report + Tactical Plan, Wku Information Technology

WKU Archives Records

Annual report of WKU Information Technology Division submitted to WKU President Gary Ransdell. Report is housed in UA3/9/2 Subject Files.

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Wku Information Technology, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding WKU Information Technology.

Ua1b2/1/5 Oral History, Paula Trafton, Charles Anderson

WKU Archives Records

Interview conducted by Paula Trafton with Charles Anderson, retired Vice President for Information Technology.

Ua8 Ssn Protection Committee Recommendations, Wku Information Technology

WKU Archives Records

Recommendations of the Social Security Number Protection Committee.

Ua1b3 Technology Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

Meeting regarding the Technical Advisory Committee composition, survey results and improvements to educational technology.

Ua1bc Final Report Of 2002-2003 Wku Technology Advisory Council Meetings, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

The WKU Technology Advisory Council was established on November 8, 2002. It is comprised of faculty, deans, department heads, directors and students. This report contains summaries of meeting minutes and list of committee members.

Student Survey Of Information Technology, Wku Information Technology, Richard Kirchmeyer

Board of Regents Documents

Survey of 400 WKU students about information technology used in strategic operations planning for Information Technology. The survey attempted to determine the depth and breadth of student computer use and knowledge of a variety of hardware and software. The report was presented to the WKU Board of Regents at the August 17, 2001 meeting.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

Regular features include:

• Just a Second
• Campus Line
• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
• Sports
• Diversions
• Movie Reviews
• Classifieds

Articles in this issue:

• Brewer, Jerry. NAACP: Blacks Have Obligation to Vote
• VanWinkle, Cara. Houses Hub of Activities – Fraternities & Sororities
• Brown, Karen. Gordon Parks’ Struggle to Success Provides Encouragement
• Stamper, John. Police Continue Hunt for Gunman
• Government Shouldn’t Regulate Morality
• Harbaugh, Jack. School Spirit Strong
• Wilson, Randy. Military Still Needed
• Craig, Ryan. Love is More Than Tight Jeans
• Flanagan, Beth. Greed: The Downfall of America
• Krenzin, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 4, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

Regular features include:

• Just a Second
• Campus Line
• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
• Sports
• Diversions
• Movie Reviews
• Classifieds

Articles in this issue:

• Lucas, Fred. Parties Seeking Identity – U.S. Presidential Campaign
• Stamper, John. Tobacco Road – A Journey to the Harvest
• Leonard, Kim. Kristen Miller Makes Plan to Drive Party-Goers Home
• Leonard, Kim. Student Government Association Gives More Money to Campus Clubs
• Night Owls Can Now Flock to the Library
• Bradley, Ryan. Commentary Didn’t Have Facts Straight
• Esposito, Mike. Voters Offered Two Major Differences
• Howard, Jake. …

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

WKU Archives Records

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

• Vickrey, Eric & Charbonee LaBelle. Survey Aimed at Dropout Rate
• Good, Epha. NASA Grant Targets Minorities, Research
• Becker, Lori. Empty-Handed: Western Loses Out on $200,000 Gift in Will – Kathleen Carter
• LaBelle, Charbonee. Students Not Safe from Tow Trucks – Parking
• Weaver, Ron. Editorial Cartoon re: Pay Raise
• Slicing Pay-Raise Pie for Faculty, Staff
• Gentile, Mark. Non-Discrimination Policy Should Include Gays
• Gagliardi, Melissa. When in France, Know the Language
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon. Shannon Faulkner Quits Citadel
• Brown, Karen. Take Care of Business, Black Students …

Ua66/3/2 Computer Science Alumni Newsletter, Vol. 5, Wku Computer Science

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by WKU Computer Science for the alumni of the program.

Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program

WKU Archives Records

The WKU Student Honors Research Bulletin is dedicated to scholarly involvement and student research. These papers are representative of work done by students from throughout the university.

• Bachert, Sara. Rational Portrayal of the Irrationational in The Pit and the Pendulum
• Bell, Suzanne. Early Secret Involvement of the United States Military in Cambodia
• Brock, Beth. The Informal Caregiving System: The Frail Elderlys' Avenue of Choice
• Daniel, Janice. Child Sexual Abuse
• Johnson, Linda. International Telecommunications Trade with Japan
• Jones, LaMont. Ernie Pyle: Journalist Without Peer
• Kesserling, Marcia. Attitudes Toward the Need for Computer Literacy
• Lewis, Gloria. John Donne's Attitude Toward Love
• Majdi, …

Ua35/11 Wku Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku University Honors Program

WKU Archives Records

The Western Kentucky University Student Honors Research Bulletin is dedicated to scholarly involvement and student research. These papers represent work done by students from throughout the university.

• Kesselring, Marcia. Attitudes Toward the Need for Computer Literacy
• Tuck, Janna & Karen Wiggins. Methylation and Confirmation of PGE
• Lewis, Gloria. John Donne's Attitude Toward Love
• Johnson, Linda. International Telecommunications Trade with Japan
• Sharpe, Greg. Precipitation Patterns in Bowling Green, Kentucky, 1980-1985
• Smith, Sandy. Religion and the Media: Alliance or War?
• Bell, Suzanne. Early Secret Involvement of the United States Military in Cambodia
• Scariot, Linda. Parental Divorce and Childhood Emotional Disturbances
• Daniel, Janice. …

Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program

WKU Archives Records

The WKU Student Honors Research Bulletin is dedicated to scholarly involvement and student research. These papers are representative of work done by students from throughout the university.

• Padilla, Anne. First and Second Language Acquisition: A Comparison
• Scott, Angela. Salted and Unsalted Snacks: Taste Preferences of Second Grade Students in a Rural Area School
• Fuqua, Nancy. Acceptance by High School Students of Muffins Containing Supplemental Soy Polysaccharides
• Mans, Glee. Preference Levels of High School Freshmen for Four Cheese Food Products
• Denney, Pam. Consumer Acceptance of UHT Choclate Lowfat Milk
• Harris, Carla. Jacques-Louis David: Raphael of the Sansculottes
• Vaughn, James. Corporate Reorganization …

Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program

WKU Archives Records

The WKU Student Honors Research Bulletin is dedicated to scholarly involvement and student research. These papers are representative of work done by students from throughout the university.

• Whicker, Garth. Agriculture and the Development of Malaysia
• McGaha. Rape, Passion, Lechery, Usury, Incest, Murder and other Matters in The Ravenger's Tragedy
• Harrison, Robert. It was a Day of Very General Awakening . . : Reformation and Revival in Russellville, Kentucky
• King, Betty. An Affirmative Decision for James's Isabel Archer
• Sutton, Joyce. Sex Bias in Performance of Women
• Logsdon, Doug. Poe's Women
• Yoder, Nate. Emily Dickinson and Her Puritan Heritage
• Davis, Aleen. Jay …

Ua66/10/2 Newsletter, Wku Mathematics

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Mathematics department.

Ua11/2 Press Release - Ibm Program Panels, Wku Public Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press release regarding the acquisition of IBM program panels for the WKU mainframe computer.