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Assets And Financial Management Among Poor Households In Extreme Poverty Neighborhoods, Cathleen M. Finn, Paz M-B. Zorita, Claudia Coulton

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Proposals supporting the accumulation of assets in poor households are hopeful of creating upward mobility. The experiences of poor families in managing assets and other elements of daily economic life were explored through interviews with low-income Hispanic and Anglo families. All families exhibited planning and management skills needed for assets accumulation, but were unable to escape the effects of unrewarding neighborhood environments. Assets did not provide clear avenues out of poverty. If assets-based programs are to raise the economic status of poor families in extreme poverty neighborhoods they must include mechanisms to protect value and reduce uncertainty.

Rooms For The Misbegotten: Social Design And Social Deviance, Bruce A. Arrigo

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Housing strategies designed to create a sense of community for our nation's at-risk and poverty-stricken citizens continue to be a source of debate. One major issue is the degree to which criminal behavior exists within these environments. In this article, the results from a seven year study of one single room occupancy (SRO) facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are described. Analysis of two models used for intervening with the vulnerable tenant population of the SRO suggest that a "strengthfocused" strategy rather than a "need- focused" approach may be more effective in reducing crime and may contribute to the establishment of a …

Symbolic Violence And Social Control In The Post-Total Institution Era, John W. Murphy, John T. Pardeck, Woo Sik Chung, Jung Min Choi

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Subsequent to the passage of the Community Mental Health Act in 1963, the "Total Institutions" described by Goffman have for the most part disappeared. Nonetheless, many writers charge that social control is still the primary function of mental health programs, even those that are identified as community-based. The new methods of control have not received widespread attention. In community-based programs control is operationalized in the form of "symbolic violence." This paper examines the various factors that contribute to this style of violence.

Inequality, Crime And Control. George S. Bridges And Martha Myers.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

George S. Bridges and Martha Myers (Eds.), Inequality, Crime and Control. Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 1994. $59.95 hardcover; $22.95 papercover.

The Impact Of Social Support On Long Term Adult Psychological Functioning: Study Of The Role Of A Confidant In Adult Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Danny Ray Russell

Student Dissertations & Theses

This project examined the effects a confidant had on adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The subjects were volunteer adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse solicited from undergraduate and graduate psychology classes at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Volunteers completed a childhood sexual abuse questionnaire, a confidant questionnaire, the Jaloweic Coping Scale and the Brief Symptom Inventory in a structured interview. The Jaloweic Coping Scale determined the coping styles and the Brief Symptom Inventory determined the symptom level. Those subjects that had a confidant were expected to have more successful coping styles and fewer symptoms as adults. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Lowe, Karin. Reserved Parking Changes Tomorrow – Parking & Transportation
• Frakes, Jason. In Athletics Director Search, No Deadline Set
• Weber, Rob. Student Plans School for Orphans in Bosnia – James Ashby
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Student Evaluations
• Teacher Evaluations Don’t Really Help Anyone
• People Poll: How Do You Feel About Prayer in Schools?
• Miller, Kristen. No Thinking Required for College Basketball Polls
• Editor’s Hotline – Parking, Fraternities and Sororities, College Heights Herald
• Johnson, Horace. College Heights Herald is Wrong – Parking & Traffic Committee
• Napier, …

The Influence Of Family Solidarity On Religious Participation And Religiosity Among College Students, Michael Collins

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The objective of this thesis was to gauge the predictive effects of family solidarity on religious participation and religiosity among college students. The study was undertaken using the theoretical perspective that the function of religion has changed as society has become increasingly modern. A short questionnaire was administered in mid-October 1994 to students in a mid-sized Southern university. The final sample consisted of 299 students under age 25. Cross-tabular analysis, bivariate correlations, and multiple regression were used to analyze the data. Results suggest that student's level of family solidarity was an influential factor in determining both religious participation (measured by …

The Al-Murrah Tribe In Qatar: Political Impact, Ali A. Hadi Alshawi

Masters Theses

Tribes and tribalism play significant roles in the Arabian Gulf. The focus of this study is on the Al-Murrah tribe, one of the largest tribes in East Saudi Arabia and Qatar. This study will provide an analysis of the Al-Murrah political structure and their relationship with the Gulf states.

This study gathered information using three methods. This researcher visited about 30 majlis (sitting rooms for men) and listening to over 900 tribesmen respond to issues provided by the researcher. Historical and official documents were investigated and personal observation and experience were also used.

Al-Murrah have strong kinship ties which leads …

Cultural Orientations

Border Life Collection

Typed essay. Topics covered in essay are: teenage pregnancy, discrimination, and culture.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Frakes, Jason. Athletics Director Job Open, Yet Again – Jim Richards, Lewis Mills
• Scott, Michael. Thomas Meredith Calls for Parking Change
• Hutchins, Chris. Her Story Has Right Ingredients – Sojourner Truth, Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Wilson, Sherry. Flames Engulf Central Hall Room – Allana Maynard, Kristen Hatchett, Minton Hall
• Cecil, Jill. North Hall: Fire Alarm Gets Repairs – Housing & Residence Life
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Parking
• Stott, Lee. Students Are Friendly
• Setters, Belinda. Don’t Support Violence
• Thomas Meredith Makes Right Decision – Parking
• Gumm, Jason. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wilson, Sherry. Alarm Silent During North Hall Fire – Housing & Residence Life
• Fires: Know What to Do
• Hannah, Jim. Anne Murray Receives Grant for Lawsuit – American Association of University Women, AAUW, Sex Discrimination
• Root, Tonya. Some Faculty, Staff Reject Big Red ID Cards
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Smoking
• Olson, Kim. Track is Horrendous
• Just Say No to Smokes Today – Great American Smoke-Out
• Ware, Jason. Religious Freedom Important
• Editor’s Hotline – Rudeness, Cartoons, Resident Assistants, Seat Belts, Democrats, Christianity
• People Poll: How Do …

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

WKU Archives Records

WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes and attachments.

The Survival Strategies Of Haitian Immigrant Women, Sue Chaffee

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 Tip-Off, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Scott, Michael. Another New Beginning – Basketball
• Western Basketball At A Glance
• Scott, Michael. Chris Robinson: Surgery Hasn’t Held Him Back
• Transition Over, Jeff Rogers Ready
• Perfection Isn’t Darrin Horn’s Priority Anymore
• Greg Glass Finds Easier System to His Liking
• Loud Mouth Gets Deon Jackson His Way
• Darius Hall Brings Enthusiasm to New Heights
• Steve Holley More At Ease After Transfer Year
• Derek Flowers Wants to Match Big Voice with Big Stats
• Isadore Thornton Putting Some Pop in the Tops – Pop Thornton
• New-Look Michael Fraliex More Vocal
• Andre Lewis Wants to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Gagliardi, Melissa. Western May Follow University of Kentucky’s Loan Lead – Student Financial Aid
• Kemp, Bill. Smoke-Out: There’s No Butts To It – Smoking
• Hannah, Jim. Gender Bias Case Trades Accusations – Anne Murray, Sex Discrimination
• Leonard, Shannon. College A Go-Go: Dance Paid to Party – Lisa Rouse, Ace of Clubs
• Terroristic Threatening Reported – Stalking
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon WKU Foundation Monkeys, Thomas Meredith, Robert Rutledge, Steve Catron
• Givens, Moira. Annoyance Not Reason to Kill – Ladybugs
• Diehl, Kim. Please Donate Blood – Red …

Ua12/2/1 Knowing No Bounds, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Western at a Glance – Basketball
• Hieb, Dan. No Telling What Can Happen
• Hieb, Dan. Trio to Play Key Role in Success – Gwen Doyle, Tara Cosby, Michelle Reed
• Lori Abell’s Experience Expected to Make Big Difference to Team, Other Players
• Among Nation’s Leaders
• Ida Bowen Hoping for Injury-Free Season
• Veronica Cook Gains Confidence, Leadership This Season
• Her Pressure’s Her Own – Dawn Warner
• After Year of Experience, Forward Ready for Role – Brandi Ashby
• Sophomore Juggling Pre-Med, Preseason – Stacie Gamble
• Now Comfortable, Guard Wants More Playing Time – Jaana Heikkila
• Sun …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Quarles, Mitchell. Student Government Association Endorses Free Resident Assistant Housing
• Goetz, Kristina. Shantytown: Cold, Wet & Helpful – Housing & Residence Life, Homelessness, Fund Raising, Charities
• Gagliardi, Melissa. WKU Foundation Forums May Heal Bruises
• Cecil, Jill. Election: Republicans Seen As Catalysts for Change – Politics
• Police Make Arrest in Rape Case – Jeffrey Ford
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Football, Ohio Valley Conference
• Sims, Jarrett. Kristen Miller a Good Columnist
• Hilltoppers Right Fit for Ohio Valley Conference
• Editor’s Hotline – Tuition, Construction, Toilet Papered Trees, Budget, …

Black Man, Bogeyman, Malcolm Smith

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Editorial from the from the The Maine Campus regarding racist stereotypes of Black men.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Cecile, Jill. Ignoring Pleas, Council on Higher Education Raises Tuition
• Frakes, Jason. Football’s Chances in Ohio Valley Conference Alive
• Whipple, Catherine. Debate on C Proposal Continuing – Grades
• Cecil, Jill. Al Gore: David Adkisson Gets Last-Minute Boost – Elections, Politics
• Student Reports Rape in Dorm – Bates-Runner Hall
• Faculty Senate to Talk About WKU Foundation
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Raising Tuition
• Chelf, Carl. Nick Kafoglis Supports Education – Election, Politics
• Council on Higher Education Not Listening to Students – Tuition
• Harper, Kim. It Felt Like …

School-To-Work: A Larger Vision, Samuel Halperin

Project Summaries

Thank you for your invitation to help develop Rhode Island's plans for implementation of the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994 (hereafter STWOA). I have no doubt that you will soon win one of the federal implementation grants, grants already awarded to eight other states.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wilson, Sherry. Mentors Help Some Black Male Freshmen – Minority Student Support Services
• Hieb, Dan. Former Yes Guitarist Passionate – Steve Howe, Concerts
• Cecil, Jill. Election: Ron Lewis, David Adkisson Address Universities’ Future
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon O.J. Simpson Trial
• Lewis, Matt. Don’t Throw Butts on Ground – Smoking
• Houchens, Gary. America Needs Touch of Canada – Healthcare
• Ashworthe, Michael. Gays Discriminated Against – Lesbians
• Nelson, Josh. Vote for J. Marshall Hughes, Future – Elections, Politics
• People Poll: Are the Candidates Paying Enough Attention to …

Multicultural Dean Vacancy May Soon Be Filled, Jeff Teunisen

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding the recommendation of Shari Clarke to serve as Associate Dean for Minority Services and Multicultural Programs.

The Constitutionality Of Public School Community Service Programs, Marie Bittner

Special Topics, General

The Third Circuit has affirmed the constitutionality of mandatory community service programs for students in public schools. The ruling came in the Steirer case where two students in Bethlehem, P A, challenged the right of their school to require them to perform community service work.

Correlates And Consequences Of Early Initiation Of Sexual Intercourse, Ann L. Coker, Donna L. Richter, Robert F. Valois, Robert E. Mckeown, Carol Z. Garrison, Murray L. Vincent

CRVAW Faculty Journal Articles

This cross-sectional analysis of the 1991 CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey explored factors associated with an early age at first sexual intercourse. Almost 18% of White males, 49% of Black males, 5% of White females and 12% of Black females were sexually active before age 13. Carrying a weapon to school, fighting, and early (< age 13) experimentation with cigarettes and alcohol were associated with early initiation of sexual activity for all four race and gender groupings. Those initiating sexual activity early had greater numbers of partners but were 50% less likely to use condoms regularly and were two-seven times more likely to have been pregnant or caused a pregnancy. Females who initiated sexual activity early were more likely to have had a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Interventions to postpone sexual activity need to be tailored to the ethnic and gender differences observed in these analyses. Interventions must begin before age 13 and should be comprehensive school-based efforts.

Becoming Gentlemen: Women's Experiences At One Ivy League Law School, Lani Guinier, Michelle Fine, Jane Balin, Ann Bartow, Deborah Lee Stachel

Publications and Research

In this Article we describe preliminary research by and about women law students at the University of Pennsylvania Law School—a typical, if elite, law school stratified deeply along gender lines. Our database draws from students enrolled at the Law School between 1987 and 1992, and includes academic performance data from 981 students, self-reported survey data from 366 students, written narratives from 104 students, and group-level interview data of approximately eighty female and male students.' From these data we conclude that the law school experience of women in the aggregate differs markedly from that of their male peers.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Root, Tonya. Deborah Wilkins Hired as University Counsel – University Attorney
• Jenkins, Rhonda. Café Voltaire Perking With Creativity
• Cecil, Jill. State Senate: Candidates Answer Education Questions – Elections, Politics
• Questions & Answers – J. Marshall Hughes, Nick Kafoglis, Elections, Politics
• Freshmen Killed in Accident – Shaun Steenbergen
• Education Teacher Dies Friday – Betty Gwaltney
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Hiring Process
• Schwab, Ed. Leave Hams Alone – Ham Radio Operators
• Administration Needs Hiring Policy
• Avery, Shiloh. Don’t Destroy Trees – Student Government Association, Memorial Trees
• Smith, …

Racial Barriers To African American Entrepreneurship: An Exploratory Study, Joe E. Feagin, Nikitah Imani

Black Studies Faculty Publications

Much has been written in the ethnic entrepreneurship literature about the contrasting business performance of African American entrepreneurs and those from other minority and immigrant groups. Yet very little research has been conducted by social scientists on the business experiences of black entrepreneurs. In this exploratory study we examine the situation of black contractors in the U.S. construction industry, utilizing 76 in-depth interviews in one of the South's metropolitan areas. We document the nuanced character of the racial barriers faced by black contractors in several areas of the construction industry. We find racial discrimination in unions, in white general contractors' …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Root, Tonya. Lawyer to Fill Two Positions, Thomas Meredith Says – Jim Heck, James Ramsey, University Attorney
• Weber, Rob. Kappa Alpha On Probation, Will Appeal Decision
• Cecil, Jill. Voters Worry About Education’s Voice – Elections, Politics
• Western to Broadcast Forum Live – Elections, Politics
• Weber, Rob. Task Force Formed to Help Combat Violence
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Towing Car Full of Cash
• Deel, Judy. Western Should Appreciate Faculty, Staff, Students More
• Roides, Paul. Kristen Miller Makes Good Point – Maturity ­
• Towing Alumni Not Good …

Ua12/2/1 Phases - Sex, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Williams, Stacy. The First Date: I’m Taking A Stand
• Gagliardi, Melissa. Sex: We’re In College. It’s Going to Happen
• What They Had to Say – National Health & Social Life Survey
• Quarles, Mitchell. There’s More to Worry About These Days
• Grundy, Julie. Abstinence Isn’t All That Bad, Really
• Rose, Alex. Shack Etiquette: Who Gets the Covers?

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Wilson, Sherry. Alumni A Bonanza For Towing Business – Homecoming, Parking
• Hutchins, Chris. Jackson’s Orchard Spreads Is Roots In Area
• Gagliardi, Melissa. Step Show Provides Fun, Scholarships – Omega Psi Phi
• New Phone Books Now Available
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Big Red Shuttle
• Peach, J.P. Circle K Means Service
• Extended Big Red Shuttle Service Right Route
• Bradley, Kara. Caller Shouldn’t Judge College Heights Herald for Contraception Coverage
• Younglove, Jeff. Donald Smith Should Be Applauded – Student Government Association
• People Poll: Where Would You Like the …