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The Role Of Leaders In Implementing Effective Leadership Strategies Towards The Educational Barriers Of Us-Based Refugee Students: A Qualitative Case Study Of Congolese Refugee Students, Faustin Busane

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This qualitative research study explored the experiences of three families of refugee school students, two school officials (a Superintendent and a Principal), three teachers, and one humanitarian agent all living in a Southeastern U.S. city. The results of the study revealed that the language barrier is the main academic challenge that refugee students encounter when they enroll in U.S. schools. The study also found that educators conceptualize their responsibilities toward refugee children by emphasizing the importance of high-quality teaching, and establishing through establishing strong relationships between parents, school officials, and exercising patience in the process. This study poses important implications …

Functions, Forms, And Accessibility Of English As A Second Language Courses In South-Central Kentucky, Mollie Todd

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

In the South-Central region of Kentucky there are several facilities that teach English as Second Language (ESL) courses. This thesis examines the forms and styles of these classes, as well as problems refugee students face in the classroom and the functions the classes may serve beyond the teaching of English. To accomplish this, I used anthropological field work methods, including semi-structured interviews with local ESL teachers, volunteers, and professionals in refugee services and participant observation. I will focus on the interviews I have conducted; what content has been collected, structure of the interviews, and what questions were asked. This paper …

The Influence Of Culture On The Use Of Healthcare Services By Refugees In Southcentral Kentucky: A Mixed Study, Chika N. Ejike

Dissertations

The world as a global village has become a ubiquitous trope in the popular discourse, and Bowling Green, Kentucky, with its substantial immigrant population, may be considered an exemplar of this idealized community. It has become an ideal location for research regarding the challenges faced by immigrants. Due to the diverse cultural identities of the refugee/immigrant population, it is particularly well suited for studies into complex culturally dependent healthcare utilization patterns.

The central research question for the study was as follows: What are the healthcare-seeking behavioral patterns (as influenced by culture) among refugees at their nearest healthcare facilities? This mixed …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hart, John. Refugee Moves on But Hasn’t Forgotten – Thourn Sun, Cambodia
• Carlton, Chad. Rumors of Classroom Death Greatly Exaggerated
• Smith, Jack. Male Nurses Disproving Sissy Image – Art Bryson, Eric Wolf
• Humphreys, Mack. New Dance Studio Planned
• Fox, Kathy. Police Officer Fulfills Dream – David Gordon
• Inflated Grades Hurt Student Job Chances
• Roberts, Candace & Tracy Hoffmeyer. Lashes Out at John Olahs
• Meehan, Mary. Student Finds No Comfort in Form While Sick
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Sick Students
• Hitchcock, Lisa. Kentucky Derby Princess …

Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 52, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore

WKU Archives Records

Script for weekly WKU broadcast on WHAS radio. This show included Earl Moore, Henry Cherry, Joe Seemes, Raymond Hill and Kelly Thompson talking about the Louisville flood and refugees housed at WKU.

Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 54, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore

WKU Archives Records

Script for weekly WKU broadcast on WHAS radio. This show included Earl Moore, Mrs. C.H. Jaggers, Mrs. W.M. Willey, Ethel Clark, Mrs. A.V. Gretter