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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Mayo, Marcel. Parking & Transportation Services Finds Fake Parking Permits
• Sullivan, Tommy. Global Grub: New Honors College & International Center Restaurant Opens Monday – Passport Bistro, Dining Services
• Wright, Samantha. WKU Advises Hammock Fans to Take Care of Trees
• Sandefur, Alex. Symphony Concert Promotes Halloween Theme – Music
• Sandefur, Alex. Student, Management Speak on Aramark Employment
• Mayo, Marcel. Student Government Association Passes Resolution to Support More Bike-Friendly Campus
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Rain
• Critchelow, Andrew. Three Albums from October You Should Be Listening To – Music Review
• Profumo, Morgan. …

Ua3/9/7 Fall 2015 Semester Message, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Archives Records

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Henderson, Andrew. Former Employee Faces Fraud Allegations – Adam Rider
• Henderson, Andrew. Event Sparks Conversation on Homelessness – Demonstrations, Protests
• Mayo, Marcel. Vice President of Student Affairs Set to Retire – Howard Bailey
• Sullivan, Tommy. HCIC Building Dedicated in Official Ceremony – Honors College & International Center
• Pettway, Shantel-Ann. Alumni Association Executive Director Retiring – Richard DuBose
• Editorial Cartoon – Bowling Green Daily News & Homeless
• Hardin, Scout. How to Declutter Your Closet
• Homelessness Issue Can’t Be Solved Without Action
• Chism, Kalee. Workshop Series to Support Student Involvement – …

Quarterly Meeting Agenda & Packet, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Meeting regarding Department of Physical Therapy, faculty emeriti, named rooms and areas, student retention, personnel actions and bonds.

Ua80/1 Meeting Minutes, W Club

University Organizations

Meeting minutes for the October 2015 meeting of the W Club Board of Directors.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Mathews, Carly. Plans Begin for Active Shooter Training Program – Mass Shootings
• Henderson, Andrew. Fundraising Campaign Helps Student Achieve Life-Long Dream – Shawn Sattazahn, Skydiving
• Sullivan, Tommy. Roundabout Proves to Be Cost-Effective, Safe – US31-W, Nasville Road, Streets
• Wright, Samantha. State Department Assistant Secretary to Speak on Friday – Anne Richard
• Pettway, Shantel. Student Wins FUSE Grant at GIS Conference – Ryan Uthoff, Faculty-Undergraduate Student Engagement, Geography & Geology
• Mayo, Marcel. Student Government Association Discusses Listening Tours, Sustainability Day
• Winstead, John. WKU Avoids Issues on Campus – Racism
• Richey, …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council On Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding sexual harassment, student success, enrollment, Title IX, digital measures, summer school and academic program review.

Ua3/9/7 Howard Bailey Retirement, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Archives Records

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding Howard Bailey's retirement.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Wright, Samantha. Hanban to Cover Costs for Confucius Institute
• Critchelow, Andrew & Nicole Ares. What’s the Word – Freedom of Speech
• Mayo, Marcel. Smoking Phaseout Plan to Begin Next Semester
• Sandefur, Alex. Faculty, Staff to Receive One Free Meal Per Week
• Young, Alyse & Tommy Sullivan. The Curious Case of the Crane: Statue Returns, Destroyed Again – Crane Unfolding
• Henderson, Andrew & Lashana Harney. University Senate Offers Update on Confucius Institute, Compensation Issues
• Editorial Cartoon – Smoking
• Freeman, Shane. Goosebumps Remake Will Thrill Kids – Movies
• Watch Your Butt: …

Ua3/9/7 Smoking Policy, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Archives Records

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding smoking. See also Designated Smoking Area Locations WKU Main Campus map.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding prayer policy, Confucius Institute, budget, faculty awards, committee assignments, Student Government Association and student evaluation of faculty.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Mathews, Carly. Campus Police Discuss Shooting Threats Protocols – WKU Police
• Young, Alyse. Smart House – Gatton Academy of Science & Mathematics, Schneider Hall
• Mayo, Marcel & Carly Mathews. Dub the Pub Competition Draws Closer to End – Topper Grill & Pub
• Mayo, Marcel. Location for a Multicultural Center in the Works
• Mayo, Marcel. Student Government Association Discusses Smoke-Free Phase Out Plan
• Mayo, Marcel. African American Museum Moves from State Street to the Erskine House
• Wright, Samantha. Andrea Anderson Replaces Huda Melky as Title IX Coordinator
• Mayo, Marcel. WKU …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Henderson, Andrew. Compensation Target of Board of Regents Investigation – Salaries, Budget
• Sandefur, Alex. Students Weigh Pros, Cons of Honors College Membership
• Brown, Monica. Students, Faculty Respond to Kentucky Gubernatorial Election – Politics
• Mayo, Marcel. Student Government Association Increases Outreach to Regional Campuses – WKU Glasgow, WKU Elizabethtown/Fort Knox, WKU Owensboro
• Mayo, Marcel. Student Government Association Plans to Celebrate 50^th Anniversary
• Wright, Samantha. 2015 Kentucky Hopeline Drive Helps Victims of Domestic Abuse – Telephones
• Editorial Cartoon Another Shooting – Gun Violence
• Culture of Violence Is to Blame for …

Demonstration: Development Of A Minimum Set Of Parish Nurse Educational Outcomes And Behavioral Objectives, Deborah Ziebarth

International Journal of Faith Community Nursing

A Wisconsin parish nurse educator asked the question, “...who has the authority to say what is parish nursing in the state of Wisconsin and what are the key elements of a parish nurse training curriculum?” This work represents a six year effort to answer that question. This project answers the question by examining the essential core elements of parish nursing (now referred to as faith community nursing) training curriculums taught in the state of Wisconsin. Ultimately the project provided a minimum set of standardized education outcomes and behavioral objectives for training courses throughout the state. The work began with a …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting minutes.

October Agenda, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting agenda.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Henderson, Andrew & Kae Holloway. Universities Prepare to Advocate for State Funding – Budget
• Wright, Samantha. Eric Reed Named Interim Dean of Graduate School
• Henderson, Andrew. Faculty, Staff Salary Information Requires Net ID Login – Computer Hacking, Freedom of Information
• Pettway, Shantel. Students Give Back During Fall Break Service Learning Trip – New Orleans
• Young, Alyse & Tommy Sullivan. Facilities Management, Housing Manage Mold, Mildew Outbreak – Housing & Residence Life, Helm-Cravens Library, Tate Page Hall, Cherry Hall, Jones Jaggers Hall
• Matthews, Carly. Annual Report Presents Decreasing Crime Trends …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council On Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding Honors College, I-9 compliance, cellphones, promotion, tenure, strategic planning, active shooter training and educational equipment funds.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Henderson, Andrew. Former Swim Team Member Files Federal Lawsuit Against University – Collin Craig
• Ares, Nicole. Straight Outta the Garden – Urban Farming, Agriculture
• Young, Alyse & Tommy Sullivan. Departments Move Into Honors College & International Center
• Mayo, Marcel. Consignment Store a Possibility for Students
• Mayo, Marcel. Baptist Campus Ministry Organizes Mission Trip to Southeast Asia – Baptist Student Union
• Pettway, Shantel. WKU Student Questions Presidential Candidate on Muslim Americans – Lillian Nellans, Donald Trump, Politicians
• Wright, Samantha. Changes to Refund System Push Back Disbursement – Student Financial Aid …

An Analysis Of The Financial Impact Of Certified And Classified Employee Absenteeism Rates At A Mid-South Kentucky School District, Milli A. Mcintosh

Dissertations

This study examined absenteeism of both certified and classified employees (N = 429), to include teachers, administrators, and support staff, and selected demographic variables in one school district consisting of the following: one high school, three elementary schools, one middle school, one alternative school, one transportation department, one maintenance department, and a central office. The variables include gender, ethnicity, years of service, particular and total days missed.

The design of the quantitative study was based on secondary data analysis that encompassed running descriptive statistics for the purpose of determining the frequency of employee absence and the overall costs. An analysis …

University College Connection Fall 2015, Dennis K. George, Dean, Wendi Kelley, University College

UC Publications

No abstract provided.

Staying Out Of Hot Water: A Legal Guidebook On Hazingstaying, Jasmine Kelly, Alex Kennedy, Keira Martin, George Woodard

Parameters of Law in Student Affairs and Higher Education (CNS 670)

No abstract provided.

A Legal Guide For University Admissions Offices: How To Stay Out Of Court, Marrissa Bryant, Christian Montgomery, Hillary Smith

Parameters of Law in Student Affairs and Higher Education (CNS 670)

No abstract provided.

Regional Review: Reaching New Heights In The Region Fall 2015, Heather Garcia , Editor

Regional Campuses Publications

No abstract provided.

Success And The Other[Ed] Woman: Examining The Persistence Of Female Students From Saudi Arabia, Dawn M. Winters

Dissertations

With the influx of international students on American campuses, it is imperative that universities seek solutions to unique challenges surrounding their retention. More specifically, because women from Saudi Arabia are accustomed to highly-structured gendered practices in their home country that diametrically oppose those in the United States, they represent a sub-group within a sub-group of the often-generalized international students. Relatively few studies have been conducted regarding the academic persistence of specific groups of international students. The goal of this narrative analysis was to examine the salutogenic aspects of the persistence of Saudi women using Vincent Tinto’s (1997) revised model of …

An Examination Of Workplace Factors Associated With Job Satisfaction Of Generation Y University Professional Staff, Martha Jane Sales

Dissertations

Generation Y staff identified two workplace factors as significant to job satisfaction: promotion and contingent rewards. The Generation Y participants also identified eight workplace factors—pay, promotion, fringe benefits, supervision, contingent rewards, operating procedures, nature of work, and communication—as significant to employee retention. One demographic element, length of time in a current position, was found significant to Generation Y job satisfaction. Although the primary research focus was Generation Y university professional staff, one particular non-Generation Y finding proved relevant to employee retention: nature of work was ranked as the primary factor associated University professional staff make valuable contributions essential to the …

Social Media Engagement And Collegiate Recruitment: An Examination Of The Use Of Social Networks In The College Recruitment And Student Choice Processes, Corie M. Martin

Dissertations

This research focused on the recruitment activities of higher education social media administrators and observed student interactions within institutional social media communities. The individual social media administrators interviewed for this qualitative case study shared their experiences using social media for prospective and admitted student outreach. More than 1800 social media comment threads from dozens of students at the five participating four-year institutions were observed during the yield period of the students’ college search processes. This research used Hossler and Gallagher’s Three Phase Model of Student College Choice, specifically the second of the three phases, the search phase, to explore student …

Ethical Decision Making: The Lived Experiences Of African American Women Leaders In Western Kentucky, Greta G. Jones

Dissertations

The purpose of the phenomenological qualitative study was to determine the way in which 10 African American women leaders in organizations in Western Kentucky made difficult decisions based on their ethical values. African American. The constructs reviewed in the study include ethics, decision making, leadership, and African American women. Empirical Phenomenology was used as the methodological approach for this qualitative study in order to understand the lived experiences that shaped the ethical values in the workplaces among the women. According to the findings, the seven overarching themes that emerged from the participant narratives are: (1) professing Christian, (2) ethical foundation …

A Comparative Analysis Of Student Achievement & Retention In Traditional And Online First Semester Anatomy & Physiology Courses, Geralyn Marie Caplan

Dissertations

There is a bias that online lab science courses are inferior to their campus counterparts. Even so there is an increasing demand for online courses by the student body. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine whether anatomy and physiology I could be taught online without affecting academic rigor through a comparison of the successful completion of student learning outcomes, as well as to learn more about the students who take A&P. The study sought to identify the causes or relationships that exist between online and face-to-face presentation of A&PI. It also considered retention related to the independent …

Kentucky Middle School General Education Teachers: Perceptions On Sensory Integration Of Students On The Autism Spectrum, Lynda C. Harrison

Dissertations

This study examines the perceptions of general education teachers in Kentucky middle schools regarding their knowledge concerning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), and their abilities to implement strategies designed to accommodate students on the spectrum. Participants included both general and special education teachers though the original targeted sampling included general education teachers only. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and a Likert scale survey created by the researcher and distributed through a web based program. Demographic characteristics collected included number of graduate credit hours, age, years of teaching experience, credited hours of training on ASD at …