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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Ua19/16/1 Hilltopper Football Postseason Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations
Ua19/16/1 Hilltopper Football Postseason Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations
WKU Archives Records
Popeye's Bahamas Bowl guide prepared by WKU Athletic Media Relations.
A Case Study Of Internationalization At Western Kentucky University, Minh Dao
A Case Study Of Internationalization At Western Kentucky University, Minh Dao
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
The study investigates the student levels of satisfaction and engagement with internationalization at Western Kentucky University (WKU). This study surveyed 418 undergraduate students (84.50% domestic and 15.50% international students) on WKU’s main campus to examine how students perceive and interact with various components of the institution-wide internationalization efforts: international-related curriculum and extra-curricular activities, presence of international students and faculty, study abroad opportunities and cross-cultural friendships. Statistical methods were used to analyze student responses. Research findings show that students are more satisfied with international efforts at home when faculty actively engages in promoting international learning in the classroom. Furthermore, students who …
Ua3/9/7 Fall 2014 End Of Semester Message, Wku President's Office - Ransdell
Ua3/9/7 Fall 2014 End Of Semester Message, Wku President's Office - Ransdell
WKU Archives Records
Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff.
Exploring The Intersection Between Folk And Conventional Medicine In Albany, Kentucky, Chloe J. Brown
Exploring The Intersection Between Folk And Conventional Medicine In Albany, Kentucky, Chloe J. Brown
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Approximately 60% of patients surveyed (in Albany, KY) practice folk medicine, which suggests that a significant segment of the population may practice folk medicine. Patients typically use folk medical treatments concurrently with conventional medical treatments; while the interaction of these treatments is generally innocuous or positive, folk medical treatments can sometimes be harmful, lead to negative interactions with other drugs prescribed by a conventional medical professional. Since folk medicine and conventional medicine frequently interact, it is important for medical professionals to be aware of and address folk medical practices in a conventional medical environment. In order to better address folk …
Community Scholars Program - Administrative Papers (Fa 742), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Community Scholars Program - Administrative Papers (Fa 742), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 742. This collection contains the Kentucky Community Scholar Program’s administrative papers. The documents include such information as schedules, budgets, grant applications, and other material related to hosting the program.
Narrative Life Review And Poetry-Writing With Older Adults, Cherita M. Black
Narrative Life Review And Poetry-Writing With Older Adults, Cherita M. Black
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
This thesis explores narrative life review and poetry writing with older individuals, as an alternative to support their successful aging. Four females, ages 66-93, participated in a two-part project. Phase I included: (a) completing a narrative life review, and (b) developing original poetry with the researcher. Phase II included: (a) poetry reflection and (b) completing an open-ended evaluation. Phase 1 results demonstrated four successful narrative life reviews, which composed the poetry-writing sessions. Phase II demonstrated that three out of four participants reported no significant positive influences in the evaluation. Implications suggest social well-being replicated study can possibly assess social well-being …
Ua12/2/1 Stressbusters, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 Stressbusters, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
Special finals week edition of the College Heights Herald.
Ua80/1 Meeting Minutes, W Club
Ua80/1 Meeting Minutes, W Club
University Organizations
Meeting minutes for the December 2014 meeting of the W Club Board of Directors.
Rethinking Leadership Training: Relay For Life, Lora Haley Miller
Rethinking Leadership Training: Relay For Life, Lora Haley Miller
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
The purpose of this study was to examine volunteer training that American Cancer Society Relay For Life volunteers receive in a rural and non-rural county. A qualitative study was conducted by interviewing Relay For Life volunteers from Edmonson County, KY and Warren County, KY. The data generated three overarching themes: Training was inconsistent, there was ineffective quality and quantity of training, and relevance and experience play a role in the differences between training in a rural and non-rural county. These findings offer insight into the ways in which the American Cancer Society and other nonprofit organizations may improve their volunteer …
Ua42/3/2 Commencement Program, Wku Glasgow
Ua42/3/2 Commencement Program, Wku Glasgow
WKU Archives Records
Commencement program for WKU Glasgow Graduand Ceremony.
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.
- Voorhees, Jessica. WKU Seeks Reaccreditation Decision to Come Next December – Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges
- Holloway, Kae & Trey Crumbie. Fall-to-Fall Enrollment Numbers Decrease
- Brown, Leah. Students Prepare for Finals Week
- Harney, LaShana. Student Government Association Passes Alcohol Resolution During Final Meeting
- Brown, Leah. Social Justice Group Seeks to Educate Students – Coalition for Social Justice
- Editorial Cartoon Fire Safety Statistics
- Ransdell, Gary. Ransdell’s Words on Fire Tragedy – Tyler English
- Parker, Jacob. Holidays Offer Time for Reflection
- Holiday on the Hill Photos – …
Smoking Committee Report, Wku Staff Council
Smoking Committee Report, Wku Staff Council
Staff Council
Report of the Smoking Committee regarding progress and delays.
Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.
- Voorhees, Jessica. Veteran Students Adjust to College Life – Soldiers, Chris Parker
- Harney, LaShana. College of Health & Human Services Dean Search to Conclude
- Williams, Kyle. W-K-Upset – Football
- Harney, LaShana. Student Government Association Resolution Supports Amending Alcohol Policy
- Editorial Cartoon Student Publications Dumptruck
- Tree Toppers: College Heights Herald Christmas Gifts
- Laves, Karl. How to Prepare for Successful Finals Week
- Pointer, Alyssa. Toppers Tournament Photos – Volleyball
- Henderson, Andrew. All Spruced Up – Christmas Trees, Morgan’s Fresh Cut Trees
- French, Jackson. Double Feature – Movies
- Jessie, Stephanie. AAMBGA Works …
Communty Scholars Program - Jefferson County, Kentucky (Fa 735), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Communty Scholars Program - Jefferson County, Kentucky (Fa 735), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding Aid only for Folklife Archives Project 735. This collection contains information and documentation about the Community Scholars Program’s workshops held in Jefferson County, Kentucky during 2012. The collection almost entirely features projects completed by participants of the program.
The Effect Of Stress And Perceived Social Support On Job Satisfaction: A Comparison Between U.S Born And Foreign-Born Faculty, Lisa Owen
Dissertations
Research indicates that academic work-stress is a significant and growing problem for faculty members. General work-stress studies suggest that social support may buffer the negative impact of stress on faculty job satisfaction. To date, little research has been conducted in this area. Even fewer studies have examined the potential differences between U.S.-born and foreign-born faculty members regarding these variables. This quantitative, non-experimental multivariate study utilized a survey to assess academic stressors, perceived departmental social support, and job satisfaction at a large U.S. university. The surveyed institution consisted of 807 full-time faculty members. The three-week survey yielded a response rate of …
Station Exposure And Resulting Bias In Temperature Observations: A Comparison Of He Kentucky Mesonet And Asos Data, James Kyle Thompson
Station Exposure And Resulting Bias In Temperature Observations: A Comparison Of He Kentucky Mesonet And Asos Data, James Kyle Thompson
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Station siting, exposure, instrumentation, and time of observations influence longterm climatic records. This thesis compared and analyzed temperature data from four Kentucky Mesonet stations located in Fayette (LXGN), Franklin (LSML), Clark (WNCH), and Bullitt (CRMT) counties to two nearby Automated Surface Observation Systems (ASOS) stations in Kentucky. The ASOS stations are located at Louisville International Airport (Standiford Field - KSDF) and at Lexington Airport (Blue Grass Field - KLEX). The null hypothesis states that there is no significant difference in temperature measurements between the two types of stations. To quantify the differences in temperature measurements, geoprofiles and the following statistical …
Attraction Process Among Identified Sport Fans, Ciara Yvonne Cyr
Attraction Process Among Identified Sport Fans, Ciara Yvonne Cyr
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Since automatic attention is given to beauty, and appearance is the first thing noticed upon meeting a person, one would assume attractiveness is the more important selection factor for a relationship partner. Theories such as the matching hypothesis and mortality salience dispute this idea. The matching hypothesis proposes selection occurs between individuals similar in attractiveness, not necessarily selecting the most attractive individual available. Mortality salience suggests attractiveness is used in selecting a partner for short-term relationships, but discounts physical attractiveness for long-term relationships. This theory proposes an ideal partner for a long-term relationship is selected based on similarity of beliefs. …
Drivers' Perception Of Saher Traffic Monitoring System In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Yaseen Jan
Drivers' Perception Of Saher Traffic Monitoring System In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Yaseen Jan
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
This study examined the drivers' perception of the SAHER (means "watchful" in Arabic) system in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The purpose of this study was to analyze the perception of the SAHER system on impacting the overall traffic conditions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia including its effectiveness and flaws. A survey was conducted and distributed to 70 drivers and residents of Jeddah. Drivers were divided into two groups based on their age. Five hypotheses were tested in this study. Hypotheses one through four were tested using the averages of related questions. Hypothesis five was tested statistically using a z-test for differences between …
Geopolitics, Borders, And Federalism: Challenges For Post-War Iraq, Paul G. Lockhart
Geopolitics, Borders, And Federalism: Challenges For Post-War Iraq, Paul G. Lockhart
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The fall of the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I enabled the victorious Western powers to implement the Sykes-Picot Treaty and reshape the geopolitical structure of the Middle East. The imposition of arbitrary borders on the Middle East region, specifically the state of Iraq, would lead to significant conflicts over the course of the 20th century. In 2003, a US-led invasion would further compound the instability and sectarian conflict within Iraq by completely dismantling the state. In the years after the invasion, the United States has been directly involved unsuccessfully in trying to rebuild and stabilize the …
Community Scholars Program - Harlan County, Jackson County, And Laurel County, Kentucky (Fa 734), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Community Scholars Program - Harlan County, Jackson County, And Laurel County, Kentucky (Fa 734), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding Aid only for Folklife Archives Project 734. This collection contains information and documentation about the Community Scholars Program’s workshops held in Harlan County, Jackson County, and Laurel County, Kentucky during the fall of 2009. The collection features projects conducted by participants of the various programs.
Community Scholars Program - Hart County, Kentucky (Fa 733), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Community Scholars Program - Hart County, Kentucky (Fa 733), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding Aid only for Folkife Archives Project 733. This collection contains information and documentation about the Community Scholars Program’s workshops held in Hart County, Kentucky during the summer of 2010. The collection features projects by all participants with special focus on the Mammoth Cave project by Del Maria Vaccaro and interviews conducted by Mary Margaret Villines related to Kentucky artist Joseph Dudley "Joe" Downing.
Grey, Benjamin Edwards, 1809-1875 (Sc 2875), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Grey, Benjamin Edwards, 1809-1875 (Sc 2875), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and full text of letter (click on "Additional File" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 2875. Letter, 24 May 1853, of Benjamin Edwards Grey, Henderson, Kentucky, to Hardinsburg, Kentucky lawyer J. B. Bruner. Seeking reelection to Congress, Grey complains of lack of support from his own Whig Party and promises to help reconcile breaches among its members. He encloses a broadside advertising a Democratic Party meeting in Henderson County on 28 May as evidence of its organization and aim to carry the election.
Community Scholars Program - Franklin County, Kentucky (Fa 732), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Community Scholars Program - Franklin County, Kentucky (Fa 732), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding Aid only for Folklife Archives Project 732. This collection contains information and documentation about the Community Scholars Program workshops held in Franklin County, Kentucky during the winter of 2006 and 2007. The collection features projects by all participants with special focus on those collected by Laurie Wilcox and Mike McCardwell.
Community Scholars Program - Estill County, Kentucky (Fa 731), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Community Scholars Program - Estill County, Kentucky (Fa 731), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Collection 731. This collection contains information and documentation about the Community Scholars Program workshops held in Estill County, Kentucky, during the summer of 2003.
Sebastian, Benjamin, 1741-1832 (Mss 523), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Sebastian, Benjamin, 1741-1832 (Mss 523), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 523. Letters and papers of Benjamin Sebastian, associate justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, relating to his involvement in the Spanish Conspiracy and his response to a congressional investigation of his conduct that led to his resignation from the Court.
Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring football.
- Pratt, Elliott. WKU Seniors Have Unfinished Business to Complete – Football
- Williams, Kyle. Tops’ Balanced Offense Set to Match-Up with Experienced University of Texas San Antonio
- Williams, Kyle. Hilltopper Defense Hitting Its Stride at the Right Time
- Pratt, Elliott. WKU Aiming for Fourth-Straight Season of Bowl Eligibility
Remembering Evelyn, Lisa K. Miller
Remembering Evelyn, Lisa K. Miller
DLPS Faculty Publications
This is a Powerpoint presentation shown at the November 21, 2014 Evelyn Thurman Young Readers Book Award Luncheon held in the Kentucky Building at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The travel slides were loaned to WKU Libraries by Miss Thurman's nephews, Jeff Newton and Steve Newton.
Community Scholars Program - Elliott County, Kentucky (Fa 730), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Community Scholars Program - Elliott County, Kentucky (Fa 730), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 730. This collection contains information and documentation about the Community Scholars Program’s workshops held in Elliott County, Kentucky during the summer of 2006. The collection features projects by all of the participants with special attention the “Elliott County Quilt Trails” project by Gwenda Adkins.
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.
- Harney, LaShana. Students, Student Government Association React to Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science Expansion – Schneider Hall
- Mudd, Aaron. Student-Led Drug Policy Group Gains Ground – Students for Sensible Drug Policy
- Bradley, Erian. Box by Box: Students Learn About Homelessness at Shantytown – Housing & Residence Life
- Brown, Leah. Administration, Faculty Share Their Fight for Civil Rights
- Harney, LaShana. Student Government Association Executive Cabinet Vetoes Smoke-Free Measure – Smoking, Tobacco
- Retention Malfunction
- Parker, Jacob. Chin Up Despite the Chill – Winter, Weather
- Kolb, William. Gym Class Heroes – …