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(In Memoriam) John H. Bracey, Jr. Teacher, Mentor, Scholar-Activist, Andrew Rosa

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Tribute to John H. Bracey, Jr. published in the Journal of African American History, Vol. 108, No. 4.

Autherine Lucy & The University Of Alabama Integration At U Of A 1952-1956, Tamera Lott

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the University of Alabama was chartered in 1820 and is Alabama’s oldest public university. Prior to 1956, the University was segregated; admission was limited to white men and women. On February 3, 1965, Miss Autherine Lucy stepped foot on campus for the first time to attend classes at the University; history was made as she was the first African American present. Lucy’s attendance stirred conflict throughout campus and the state of Alabama. Unbeknownst to many, Lucy’s attendance garnered both national and international attention. The central argument here is that Lucy’s experiences at the University of Alabama …

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 …

Design Thinking As A Common Language Between Higher Education And Employers, Johnna Denning-Smith

Dissertations

This qualitative study explores student skill preparedness for the work force through semi-structured interviews and focus groups with current college students, faculty members, and employers. Responses from study participants were transcribed, coded, and thematically organized into the following four categories of skills that employers seek in recent college graduates: critical thinking skills, resiliency, workplace skills, and discipline specific skills. The findings include participant perceptions of the importance of these skills and whether higher education effectively prepares recent graduates for the workforce. As part of this discussion, design thinking is presented as a bridge between these groups and as a solution …

American Association Of University Women - Danville, Kentucky (Mss 681), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid for Manuscripts Collection 687. Records of the Danville branch of the American Association of University Women, including minutes, president’s reports, newsletters, historical information, programming materials and other miscellaneous items. Also includes more limited material about the state and regional divisions of the AAUW.

Ua1c4/2 Faculty/Staff Photos, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Images of faculty and staff groups and associations of Western Kentucky University and its founding institutions.

Ua1c6/5 Conferences / Workshops Photos, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Images of conferences and workshops.

Ua42/3/2 A Lasting Transformation, Wku Glasgow

WKU Archives Records

Program for A Lasting Transformation: Celebrating Progress at WKU Glasgow 1997-2017.

Ua94/6/1 Memories From Western Kentucky State Teachers College, Martha Strawn Iley

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Martha Strawn Iley recounts her time at WKU between September 1946 to May 1947.

Ua42/3 Regional Review, Vol. 3, No. 1, Wku Extended Campuses

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about the WKU extended campuses of WKU Elizabethtown/Ft. Knox, WKU Glasgow and WKU Owensboro.

Staff Perceptions Of Work-Environment Factors Affecting Morale In Southeastern Registrar's Offices, Rheanna Plemons

Dissertations

Studies on morale are prevalent in industry, healthcare, and public educational systems. However, morale studies are limited within higher education and focusing on the support staff at universities. This qualitative study used focus groups to identify themes among support staff in selected Registrar’s Offices in the Southeastern region of the United States. Institutions were chosen based on comparable enrollments and similar organizational structure. The researcher asked participants to discuss their perceptions on current morale levels in the office and how different work responsibilities affect morale. In addition, participants were asked to discuss motivators used by leaders and whether those motivators …

Ua12/6/2 Invitation, Wku Diversity Programs

WKU Archives Records

Invitation to 2013 Outstanding Black Graduates Recognition Ceremony.

Ua32/2 Military Student Services, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Wku Military Student Services

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created for veterans attending WKU. This issue includes information regarding the Veterans' Resource Center, CLEP, Textbooks for Troops, WKU Student Veterans Alliance, Community Blueprint Network and Lt. Col. Scott Walker.

Ua1b2/1 Wku-Glasgow Campus Celebrating 25 Years Of The Wku Spirit, Wku Glasgow

WKU Archives Records

Program for the 25th Anniversary of WKU Glasgow celebration. Includes:

• College Heights
• Terry, Sam. History of WKU-Glasgow
• Harrison, Lowell. From College Heights to Liberty Heights
• WKU Regents. Meeting Minutes, 12/2/1987
• Lessenberry, Robert. Editorial, 12/13/1987
• WKU Fight Song
• Special Thanks

Ua12/2/32 Veterans Outreach Week, Wku Student Veterans Alliance, Danielle Adams

WKU Archives Records

Electronic mail from WKU Student Veterans Alliance to faculty and staff regarding Veterans Outreach Week.

Ua1b2/1 Wku Glasgow, Wku Glasgow

WKU Archives Records

Overview of WKU Glasgow campus.

Ua1c11/17 Alumni Relations Photo Collection, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Photographs and digital images transferred to University Archives from Alumni Relations. Includes images of reunions and events sponsored by Alumni Relations.

Ua68/1/3 Arts & Letters, Vol. 2, No. 1, Wku Potter College Of Arts & Letters

WKU Archives Records

Magazine created by WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters regarding faculty and student research, events and programs.

Ua1c7 Departmental Photos, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Images showing everyday activities of university departments.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 21 [23], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Richardson, Kelly. Doctorate Optional for Many Advising Heads – Ingrid Woods
• Coulter, Amber, Fontana, Alex. Senate Wants Oversight on Reserve Fund
• Wimnatt, Alex. Centennial Celebration Begins with Dedications - Guthrie Overlook, Centennial Plaza, E.A.Diddle Statue
• Maines, Ashley. Magical Movie Shown on Three Screens – Harry Potter
• Hupman, Samantha. ABC News Segment Focuses on Campus Safety
• McNamara, Andrew. Student Robbed at Gunpoint – Marcus Walker
• Hupman, Samantha. Bomb Not Found in Grise Hall
• McNamara, Andrew. Western Mourns Employee – Ronald Slavic
• HIPAA Hold Up – Health …

Ua3/9/5 Alive Center Speech Talking Points, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Talking points used by President Gary Ransdell at the opening of the ALIVE Center. Includes press release regarding Mitch McConnell's health issues and press release regarding the ALIVE Center.

Ua12/6 Outstanding Black Graduates Recognition Ceremony, Wku Diversity Programs

WKU Archives Records

Program recognizing outstanding Black graduates of WKU. Each person is listed giving their home town, degree, organizations, future aspirations and personal statements of gratitude.

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.

• Bullington, Brittany. A History of the Piano Girl and Her Accomplishments: Women and Music in Nineteenth-Century England
• Ellis, Joseph. The Howl of the Mob: Adapting to Violence in Somalia
• Farrar, Mary. Expectations of Family Physicians: Perceptions of the Doctor and Patient
• Freeman, Tracy. Martha Gellhorn: The Hemingway Years
• Guillory, Anne. The Flemish Mare: Anne of Cleves
• Jordan, Pat. Marketing a Deadly Addiction to Youths
• Marx, Sarah. Comic Books: Carnage in Living Color
• May, …

Ua12/2/1 Homecoming 10.26.96, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Homecoming 10.26.96 special College Heights Herald section regarding homecoming activities.

• Lega, Stephen. Induction to Honor Alumni with Various Achievements
• Brewer, Jerry. Hilltoppers Made Wish on Clem Haskins’ Shooting Star
• Hall, Jason. Park Dedication Recaptures ‘Legend’ of E.A. Diddle
• Leonard, Kim. Student Government Association Has Grown in 30 Years
• VanWinkle, Cara. Greeks Pair Up to Compete in House Decoration Contest
• Medley, Joe. A Sports Writer’s Memoirs
• Mayo, Travis. Homecoming – Without the Sparks
• Stadium Reminder of L.T. Smith’s Legacy
• Back, Shannon. Greeks Step Forward to Show Off Hard Work, Pride
• Finch, Mike. Former NFL Player Dave Carter Reminisces About Western Days …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 11, 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. Electronic Chip to Track Runners – 10K Classic
• Lucas, Fred. ACT Scores Rising
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Awareness of Homosexuals Increasing in Society
• Monarch Environmental Leaves Western Looking Trashy
• Robinson, George. Get the Facts Before Claiming Party – Politics
• Leonard, Kim. We Must Answer to a Higher Authority
• Simmons, Darryn. Louis Farrakhan Has Right to Freedoms
• Back, Shannon. Line Dancing: Country Style Boot Scootin’ …

Ua12/2/1 A View Of The Hill, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

A View of the Hill 1996-1997 special College Heights Herald guide to the Western Kentucky University campus.

• Campus Map
• Lucas, Fred. Big Red – Tradition at Western
• University Services
• Van Winkle, Cara. Things I Didn’t Know a Year Ago
• Student Organizations
• Parking Policies & Locations
• Student Health Service & Wellness Center
• University Center Board
• Academic Services
• Lucas, Fred. Keeping Busy Isn’t Really a Problem
• Student Government Association
• Spirit Masters
• Entertainment
• Parker, Kelly. Roommate Problems Resolvable
• The Kentucky Museum

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.

• Allen, Melody. Women in Control of Courtship in As You Like It, The Merchant of Venice and All's Well That Ends Well
• Amlani, Islamshah. Electron Stimulated Desorption of Alkali Halides
• Brillhart, Kelly. Women Without Men: Hemingway's Female Characters
• Burton, Lori. Financial Statements with Environmental Concerns: An Exploratory Study of the Impact on the Auditor's Role and Responsibilities
• Combs, Vicki. Dancing the Descent: Energy and Entrophy in William Carlos Williams
• Davis, Julie. Prelude to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 66, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Taylor, Christine. Western Studying Link with Credit Union
• Black, Sam. Student Fears for Her Mom in Saudi Arabia – Honey Brown, Meme Ogle
• Clingerman, Ann. Western Won’t Offer New Birth Control Implant – Norplant
• Hoover, Amy. Criminology Club Gives Court a Trial Run
• Tuition Reform Won’t Hit Western
• Taylor, Christine. Michael Colvin Changes Finals Stance
• Lady Toppers Deserve Bigger, Better Turnout
• Quire, Jeff. Editorial Cartoon Big Red Alone at Lady Toppers Game
• Broner, Deborah. Mom Speakers Out – Persian Gulf War, 1991
• Burkhead, Roy. Fickle …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 65, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Dice, Tracey. Housing Settles On Alternative Plan
• Bricking, Tanya. Record 13,786 Students Enrolled
• Poynter, Chris. Western’s Extended Campuses Grow, Too
• Murry-Doyle, Cassondra. Class Offers Common-Sense Self-Defense
• Bricking, Tanya. Raising Money for Activities Preston Health & Activities Center Challenge
• Associated Student Government Wants More Parking on Lower End
• CPA Review Course to be Offered
• Kentucky Society to Prevent Blindness Looking for Beautiful Eyes
• Green, Travis. Concerts to Feature Small Bands
• Baldwin, Paul. History Books Overlook Blacks
• Baldwin, Paul. Volunteers Can Help in Filling Tax Forms
• Ex-Player …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 65, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Houchens, Gary. Money is Still a Big Concern of Students
• Weber, Rob. Senior Hunk Roger Cassalengo Chosen Best Man, Again – Alpha Delta Pi
• Black, Sam. For Police, Little Money Means Many Hours
• Lockert, Anya. 100 Show to Kick Off Activities – Black History Month
• Black History Month - Calendar
• Jones, Angie. Flu Epidemic Expected To Peak Soon
• Green, Travis. Proper Clothing, Plenty of Fluids Can Stop Colds
• Enrollment Figures to be Released Today
• Retirement Planning Seminar This Weekend
• Communication Skills Taught at Workshop
• Man …