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Bibliography, Aaron W. Hughey

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Bibliography of publications by Aaron W. Hughey.

Bibliography, Lacretia Dye

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Bibliography of publications by Lacretia Dye.

Bibliography, Dr. Jill D. Duba

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Bibliography of publications and presentations by Jill Duba Sauerheber.

Bibliography, Monica G. Burke

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Bibliography of publications by Monica Galloway Burke.

Black Women Vice Presidents Of Student Affairs At Community Colleges Leadership Pathways And Barriers, Danielle Sims Brooks

Dissertations

This study explored the lived experiences of five Black women Vice Presidents of Student Affairs (VPSAs) at community colleges through narrative inquiry to get a better understanding of the strategies Black women deploy to be successful as well as the challenges and barriers they must navigate. Data was analyzed from a purposeful sample of five Black women VPSAs to get a better understanding of the experiences of Black women executive leaders in higher education. Participants shared many similarities in their educational and professional backgrounds in higher education by their experiences with leading and developing essential areas in student affairs. Findings …

What You Speak Shall Come: Examining Spirituality On Retention Of African American Males Attending A Predominantly White Institution Using A Sequential Explanatory Mixed-Methods Design, Carlous Brian Yates

Dissertations

African American males have faced significant challenges at institutions of higher education over the years (Harper, 2013; Griffith et al., 2019). This study aimed to examine the impact of spirituality on the retention of African American males attending a Predominantly White Institution (PWI) through a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design study.

The participants in the study were African American males (N = 47) with age range 18 to 48 years old all attending a mid-sized university located in the mid-western region of the United States during the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters. The university is considered a Predominantly White Institution …

Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Balance, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

2019 Talisman yearbook.

• Mohr, Olivia. Balance
• Lunte, Hailee. That Warm Feeling Autumn Took from Me
• Dozer, Claire. Mother Load – Savannah Ranney
• Hubbs, Annalee. Tap After Hours – Dance
• Lancaster, Emily. Opposites Attract – Maddie Rediker & Cameron Blankenship
• Jones, Sydney. Delving into the Dirty – Taylor Gossage, Lion’s Den
• Chu, Phi. Snow Song
• Gordon, Zora. Spells & Spirit – Kristen Dalby, Witchcraft
• Powers, Noah. What is Left – Kelly Meredith, Identity Theft
• Aklilu, Bethel. Uprooting – International Students
• Steffey, Raegan. The Dirty Art Kids
• Dieudonne, Nadia. Self Starteres – Entrepreneurs
• Bass, Morgan. Young & Partisan – Politics
• Powers, Noah. …

Greek Affairs: Nphc, A Different World, Quinna Hogan, Lamario Moore

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Greek Affairs can be an integral part of the college experience. Greek Life provides opportunities for students to get involved and develop skills in leadership, networking, and building community among individual organizations. This video will focus on the National PanHellenic Council also known as NPHC or the Divine 9. This particular council has a unique way of recruiting students, completing the new member intake process, and presenting new members. This video will shed light to this process show students with interest in joining an NPHC organization how to navigate the space.

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 …

Perceptions Of Rural High School Professional School Counselors Regarding The Impact Of Strategies To Help At-Risk Learners Graduate, Beth Duvall Fleming

Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to study the perceptions of school counselors regarding the impact of the school counseling program, interventions, and other strategies to help at-risk learners persist to graduate. A qualitative research design employing an interpretive phenomenological analysis methodology was used. Semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions allowed the respondents to share insights into the thoughts, feelings, and perceptions of their individual experiences as school counselors. The results suggest students with various risk factors choose not to persist to graduate, transferring to homeschool or withdrawing from school as a dropout. Academic deficiency, severe misbehavior, poor attendance, and social …

Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Paradise, Wku Student Life

WKU Archives Records

2019 Talisman yearbook.

• Good, Hannah. Paradise
• Morgan, Chelsea. What’s Your Paradise – Caden Dosier, Kenny Ott, Renesha Griffin, Jade Grabeel
• Rzayeva, Manzar. Don’t Wake Me Up Yet
• Fletcher, Griffin. Meet the Parrot Heads – Jimmy Buffett
• McCormick, Dillon. The Birds & the Bees – Sex Education
• Mohr, Olivia. The Gods Aren’t Dead – Samantha Williams, Paganism
• Robb, Hayley. Beyond the Rep – John Huffman, Buddy House, CrossFit
• Frodge, Jordan. Darkness Has Enveloped Me
• Baumgarten, Alex. Make Room – Bedrooms
• Brett, Amelia. A Place to Grow – Baker Arboretum
• Gordon, Zora. Backyard Attractions – Lost River Cave, Flea Land, Historic Railpark …

Ua37/34 Faculty Personal Papers Vernon Sheeley, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Vernon Sheeley.

Finding Hope In Chaos: The Development Of A Tool To Identify Key Factors That College Students Use To Effectively Deal With Adversity, Joetta Harlow Kelly

Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to identify techniques that could be developed into a resource for counselors and other professionals who assist college students in dealing effectively with adversity. In a series of four surveys, 200 people were asked to participate. These included professional counselors and ministers both on and off campus, as well as directors in Student Affairs, such as those in student support services and student life. To accomplish this, questionnaires were developed to identify and allow for tabulation of the counseling techniques most commonly used for students dealing with adversity by those working with college students. …

Nontraditional Students Success In Compressed Courses Within A Community College Cohort, Elizabeth Kinter Tanner

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Nontraditional students are an untapped population for American higher education institutions. Private baccalaureate-granting universities have taken the lead on creating programs for this population’s needs. These programs typically include combinations of online instruction, cohorts, compressed or accelerated courses, and prior learning assessment. Similarly constructed programs for nontraditional students at public community colleges are less common. A review of the Council for Accelerated Programs’ website reveals only twelve of the 98-member institutions are community or technical colleges, and only one is in California (Council for Accelerated Programs, n.d.). In 2016, Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District in California created the Accelerated College …

Ua12/9 Wku Counseling & Testing Center, Vol. 5, Issue 4, Wku Counseling & Testing Center

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Counseling & Testing Center.

Finding The Right College For You, Lauren Hagan, Jessica Lancaster

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

With over 5,300 colleges and universities in the U.S. alone, finding a higher education institution that fits your strengths, preferences, and goals becomes an ever more daunting task bringing confusion, uncertainty, and stress into the lives of high schoolers. This video, targeted to high school sophomores and juniors, will review some major factors that could influence post-high school educational plans. Topics discussed include size, public and private, in-state and out-of-state, types of programs, educational goals, and “nontraditional” options. After viewing this video, our hope is that the student will be able to make more informed choices about which institutions to …

Ua12/9 Wku Counseling & Testing Center, Vol. 5, Issue 2, Wku Counseling & Testing Center

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about WKU Counseling & Testing Center.

Colleges Must Focus More On Helping Graduates Find Jobs, Aaron W. Hughey

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

For better or worse — and as economic realities continue to evolve in response to globalization, diversity and technology — higher education is increasingly seen as the only viable path to an enhanced quality of life for most citizens.

Beyond Social Justice For The African American Learner: A Contextual Humanistic Perspective For School Counselors, Lacretia Dye, Lashonda B. Fuller, Monica G. Burke, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

African American students’ ability to persist in an educational system that has historically viewed them as uneducable is a testament to their persistence and resilience. The authors provide a brief historical overview of how African American students have been treated since they were first brought to what later became the United States. A social justice framework is discussed as a solid foundation for addressing current inadequacies, with emphasis on the need for school counselors to move beyond their traditional understanding of the so-called “achievement gap.” Using a contextual humanistic approach, the authors suggest micro and macro level action steps that …

Coping With Stress: A Guide For College Students [Brochure And Streaming Video], Brenna Harris, Gracie Price

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

This project defines stress for struggling college students, identifies negative coping mechanisms for stress, and illustrates techniques for coping with stress in a positive manner. It specifically focuses on the consequences for participating in negative coping skills such as an over consumption of caffeine, consuming alcohol in excess, and procrastination while also highlighting the benefits of a variety of positive strategies. The project concludes by differentiating between stress and anxiety in order to prepare students to seek professional help if needed.

Discovering Your Political Ideology [Brochure And Streaming Video], Adam Mayer, Zachary Marcum

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

The increasing political turmoil in the United States has had a powerful and divisive impact on college campuses. Disputes regarding the recent presidential election have bred hatred and distrust between those of competing political persuasions. As a result, colleges and universities attempt to educate their students on the political process and global issues. Following this political awakening, many young adults return home for holidays and find themselves at odds with the beliefs of their parents. This video was designed to inform students of the best way to communicate political differences to their family members. The authors utilize a short case …

Safe Spring Break [Brochure And Streaming Video], Jessica Jarrett, Kaitlin Frazier

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Many college students use spring break as a time to unwind and get away from their classes and responsibilities, but unfortunately many also leave their common sense behind. Our video will show students how to incorporate safe practices into their vacations. We will go into detail about safe alcohol consumption, consent education, and basic emergency procedures. Our goal is that students will have the information they need to take care of themselves and their friends. We are using the below article as our theatrical basis, as well as information from the Harm Reduction Alliance, a coalition of fraternity and sorority …

Stunting Higher-Ed Reforms: Arrogance And Ignorance, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

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Teaching Mindfulness For The Self-Care And Well-Being Of Student Affairs Professionals, Monica G. Burke, Lacretia Dye, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

The demands and expectations placed on student affairs professionals can lead to stress, burnout, a lack of work-life balance, and decreased job satisfactions. Accordingly, it could be beneficial to teach graduate students and professionals in student affairs graduate preparation program how to use self-care practices focusing on mindfulness. This mixed method study examined the perceptions of graduate students in a student affairs graduate preparation program regarding mindfulness training in increasing self-care, awareness, and coping strategies.

An Examination Of The Efficacy Of Non-Traditional Admissions Criteria On Persistence To Graduation Among Radiography Students, Aaron W. Hughey, Joy Menser

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

The relationship between non-traditional (a.k.a. non- cognitive) admissions criteria and graduation rates of radiography students was investigated. The population for this study included all radiography program directors responsible for accredited programs in the United States and Puerto Rico (N = 618). All programs are required to maintain records on retention in accordance with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) (n.d.). A total of 737 radiography programs are recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and of the 737 programs, 618 are programmatically accredited by the JRCERT. Of the 618 programs accredited, the institutions offer …

The Significance Of Student Involvement On Campus [Brochure And Streaming Video], Isaac Duncan, Morgan Oakley

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

A student's involvement on campus has a holistic impact on their lives throughout their college career. According to Astin's Involvement Theory (1984), for maximum growth and learning to occur the student must be actively engaged on their campus. The quality and quantity of a student's involvement on campus has a direct impact on the amount of learning and personal development that the student experiences. This video highlights the benefits that one may obtain through campus involvement, as well as possible limitations they may experience due to a lack of involvement.

Student Involvement: Finding The Missing Piece [Brochure And Streaming Video], Marrisa Bryant, Alexandria Kennedy

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

There are many benefits for students when they get involved during their college experience. However, many students are unaware of the diverse opportunities for involvement that are available to them. While student organizations are a great option, there are many other avenues for students to explore as well. In this video pamphlet, we show the creative ways that students can get involved beyond joining a student organization.

Preventing Sdts: Student Debt Troubles [Brochure And Streaming Video], Christian Montgomery, Sam Mallory

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

In 2015, average student debt for graduates is higher than ever, even as the negative effects of outstanding student loan burdens – increased anxiety, reduced economic power, and delayed adult milestones – become increasingly well-documented (“Life Delayed”, 2013; Lusardi, 2010; Sparshott, 2015). A great number of programs, practices, and tips exist to help students cut costs and reduce the need for loans, but incoming college students are inadequately informed of these due to high student-to-high school counselor ratios and limited college-sponsored advising. This video presents to incoming college freshmen multiple expense-reducing ideas that are often missed in the current student …

The Journey To College And Beyond: A Parent’S Guide To The College Transition [Brochure And Streaming Video], Zachary Inman, Krista Rosner

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Involvement of parents and guardians for students entering college has seen a shift with the millennial students and generation Z. Often they do not know how to best help their students as they transition into this unknown world. By providing pertinent information to parents and guardians about how to assist their students during the application and FAFSA process, during orientation, moving onto campus, and once classes have started, they then may feel as though they are also being included in the transition, and there is often more open lines of communication and trust between themselves, their student, and the higher …

Information Literacy [Brochure And Streaming Video], Brena Zu Andring, Madelyn Frost

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

This video presents information about how to successfully decipher and find information sources in a college or university library. It details the variety of services available at most university libraries and discusses how to use them to write a basic research paper. Understanding and gaining proficiency in information literacy is imperative for college students in a wide variety of disciplines.