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Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar Dec 1996

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Archives Records

Commencement program listing graduates.


Assessing The Persistence To Graduation Of Students Joining Fraternities At Western Kentucky University, Charles Pride Dec 1996

Assessing The Persistence To Graduation Of Students Joining Fraternities At Western Kentucky University, Charles Pride

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In the study, I assessed the persistence of students who joined fraternities at Western Kentucky University. Also included is a comparison between them and the general student population. The study includes 1467 students who joined fraternities between the Fall 1986 to Spring 1991 semesters. A five-year time period was used as the benchmark for graduation from the institution. Factors that were explored included race, initiation status, year in school when pledging, and organizational affiliation. Pearson Product-Moment Correlations and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to analyze the data. The results illustrated that students who join fraternities graduate at a higher …


A Survey Of Black Student Perceptions And Attitudes On The Utilization Of Academic Retention Programs, Beora Willams Dec 1996

A Survey Of Black Student Perceptions And Attitudes On The Utilization Of Academic Retention Programs, Beora Willams

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In this study I examine the perceptions and attitudes of black students attending a predominantly white institution (PWI) concerning student support services designed to assist them in achieving social and academic success. PWIs have established minority retention programs with an overall mission of recruiting and retaining black students; however, program use is minimal and black students continue to depart college prematurely. This research seeks to assess the perceptions and attitudes of black students to determine if program ambiguity, lack of faculty involvement or available mentoring, campus affiliation, racism, or time taken away from academic pursuits has a role in whether …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1996

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 25, 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:

  • Back, Shannon. Workers Fear Loss of Jobs – Dining Services
  • LaBelle, Charboneé. A Moment of Closure – Morgan Violi
  • Batcheldor, Matt. Western Price Tag Higher – Tuition
  • Bookstore Privatization Needs Thought
  • Avery, Shiloh. Bond Shouldn’t End – Kappa Sigma
  • Brewer, Jerry. Beliefs Should Frame Everyone’s Life
  • Robinson, George. Talk Shows Have Own Sick Humor
  • Taylor, Saddler. Separatism is Racism
  • Sewell, Steve. Racism Continues
  • Lega, …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1996

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 24, 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:

  • Stamper, John. Morgan Violi’s Body Brought Home
  • Brewer, Jerry. Knowledge Empowers – Million Man March
  • Smith, Scheri. HIV Victim Finds Strength, Hope in Christianity – Steve Sawyer
  • Lega, Stephen. Private Companies Change Bookstores
  • Lega, Stephen. Western Looks at Bids – Bookstore (WKU)
  • NCAA Violations Serious for All Athletes
  • Simmons, Tawnya. Votes do Count
  • Corbett, Charles. Learn from Our Wars
  • Siria, Stephanie. Food Service Doesn’t …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1996

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 23, 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. March: Students Remember Meaning – Million Man March
  • Stamper, John. Siren Stirs Up Campus – Tornados
  • Hall, Jason. Racism Had Little Affect on Amendment Vote
  • Craig, Ryan. Children’s Plays Offer More Than Entertainment
  • Campus Should Heed Tornado Siren
  • Taylor, Saddler. Writer Stereotyping
  • Robinson, George. All Races Should Go Get on the Bus
  • House, Jon. Greeks a Family
  • Craig, Ryan. First Dates Plagued …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs Oct 1996

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 18, 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:

  • VanWinkle, Cara. Kappa Sigmas Banned – Hazing
  • Stamper, John. Girl’s Body Found – Morgan Violi
  • VanWinkle, Cara. Meeting’s Legality Raises Questions – Kappa Sigma
  • Hall, Jason. Finance: Candidates Sing Same Song on Student Issues
  • Hazing is Intolerable
  • Moats, Bill. Apology in Order
  • Shannon, Rick. Michelle Browning, Jack Kevorkian Are Both Wrong
  • Brewer, Jerry. Negro National Anthem Should be Appreciated by All
  • Brown, Karen. City …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs Oct 1996

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 17, 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:

  • Hall, Jason. Debate Panel Proclaims Bob Dole Victor
  • Lega, Stephen. Plan’s Revision on Hold – Desegregation Working Group
  • LaBelle, Charboneé. Protective Orders Help Victims of Domestic Abuse
  • Mayo, Travis. Dean Brings South Africa to Western – Howard Bailey
  • Students Need Both Sides to Make Choice
  • Sudborough, Gary. CIA Not Doing Job
  • Longwell, Tom. Don’t Attack Religion
  • Browning, Michelle. People Have Right to Quality of …


Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 6, No. 8, Wku University Relations Oct 1996

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 6, No. 8, Wku University Relations

WKU Archives Records

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:

  • Providing Resources for Minority Students
  • Lancaster Lecture on Health Reform - Robert Lightfoot
  • Freshman Quality vs. Quantity
  • Call All Alumni - Phonathon
  • Eison, Sheila. A Season of Celebrating Brahms & Schubert - Sylvia Kersenbaum


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs Oct 1996

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 12, 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:

  • Hall, Jason. Classic Moment – Sean Dollman
  • Back, Shannon. Runner: Man Uses Disability as an Advantage – Bruce Law
  • VanWinkle, Cara. Delta Tau Delta: Pledge Exposure Lands Three in Jail, Community Service
  • Hall, Jason. Little Texas Kicks a Little at Finale
  • Mains, Brian. Micah Martin Rolls Across the Finish Line for Fourth Year in Classic
  • Police Tow Cars from Flooded Lot
  • Sexual Harassment Not …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs Sep 1996

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 8, 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:

  • Stamper, John. Gunman Terrorizes Students
  • Hutchins, Chris. Gordon Parks
  • Wright, Jennifer. Recycling to Start Soon
  • Lucas, Fred. Luther Hughes to Aid Recruiting Efforts
  • Moving Office is Unwise Decision – Admissions
  • Dean, Stacie. Interracial Couples are Beautiful
  • Dixon, Paul. Hemp Clarified
  • Flanagan, Beth. Races Becoming Less Distinct Each Year
  • Walker, Amy. Women’s Power is Ability to Pick
  • Lega, Stephen. Western Takes Pepsi Challenge
  • Regent Resigns …


Ua21 Wku Affirmative Action Plan, Wku Office Of Equal Opportunity / 504 / Ada Compliance Jun 1996

Ua21 Wku Affirmative Action Plan, Wku Office Of Equal Opportunity / 504 / Ada Compliance

WKU Archives Records

This report consists of the following parts:

  • Introduction
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Affirmative Action Plan for Minorities & Women
  • Affirmative Action Plan for Covered Veterans & Persons with Disabilities


Ua12/2/2 Xposure - Summer 1996, Wku Student Affairs Jun 1996

Ua12/2/2 Xposure - Summer 1996, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

1996 Xposure yearbook.

  • Thomas, Kim. Banshee: The Grandmother of All Parties
  • Quarles, Mitchell. Talk About a Revolution – Recycle Revolution
  • Guenther, Kelly. Dancing for Money: One Student’s Story of Stripping, Spending & Surviving
  • Hall, Jason. Home Away from Home: Student Helps International Refugees Adjust – Dat Ly
  • Witty, Patrick. Rappel
  • Wade, Molly. War & Peace: Western’s Gay Community Faces Alienation, Alliances
  • Hutchins, Chris. Doing It Her Way – Anna Wilson, Artists
  • Root, Tonya. Serving Time – Ed Bohlander, Prisons
  • Noel, Anthony. Facing Their Futures – Todd McCutcheon, Claire Davies, Charles Cecil, Carla Gantz, Paul DeHaven
  • 24 Hours of Life at …


Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar May 1996

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Archives Records

Commencement program listing graduates.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs Apr 1996

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 53, 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:

  • Hall, Jason. Board of Regents to Vote on $25 Fee Increase
  • Lucas, Fred. Debate Reflects Attitudes – Student Government Association
  • Stamper, John. Pageant Showcases Women’s Talents – Miss Black Western
  • Lega, Stephen. God in Politics
  • Wright, Jennifer. Ohio Militia Member Supports Non-Violence – J.J. Johnson
  • Hall, Jason. Senate Passes Ethics Code One Year After Proposal
  • Treatment of Men, Women Not Equal
  • Spears, Andy. Elect …


Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 6, No. 3, Wku University Relations Mar 1996

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 6, No. 3, Wku University Relations

WKU Archives Records

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:

  • Eison, Sheila. Bike Cops - Gordon Turner, Mike Waldrop
  • Dr. Robert W. Jefferson, Business Dean
  • Endowment Honors John B. Holland
  • Dial Up Western Online
  • Sharing the Gift of Music - James Coleman
  • WKU Adult Day Care Center: We're Number One Again
  • Women's Advisory Committee
  • Grant Will Help Area Minority Students
  • Distance TV Opens in Russellville
  • Science on the Internet
  • On a Clear Day, Who Can See Forever? - Center …


Ua12/2/7 Wku Panhellenic Council Annual Report, Charles Pride Jan 1996

Ua12/2/7 Wku Panhellenic Council Annual Report, Charles Pride

WKU Archives Records

Annual Panhellenic Council report regarding the 1995-96 school year.


Ua77/3 Margaret Munday Oral History, Gene Crume Jan 1996

Ua77/3 Margaret Munday Oral History, Gene Crume

WKU Archives Records

An interview in 1996 with Margaret Munday first African American undergraduate to attend Western Kentucky University conducted by Gene Crume.