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Leadership Development Through Athletic Experience, Antoine Grace

All Student Scholarship

This qualitative research aims to find the relationship between athletics and leadership development by examining athletes' and nonathletes' students, life, leadership experiences, and learned behaviors. The research utilized a purposive sampling to recruit a diverse group of participants from the university that classify as either student-athletes or non-sport-playing students. The collection of data from participants has been conducted using semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis has been used to identify patterns and themes in the interview data, allowing for a meaningful understanding and interpretation based on aspects of athletes' and non-athletes' experiences. This study aims to contribute to the existing literature on …

Ongoing Challenges And Success Stories Of Title Ix Compliance In The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference: A Qualitative Study, Louis W. Hurd

Leadership Education Capstones

The purpose of this study was to examine the challenges athletic administrations face regarding Title IX compliance and strategies used to maintain compliance. This study will be narrowing the focus to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NCIS), focusing on athletic administrators, Title IX coordinator/Senior woman administrators, and women’s sport coaches. The results of this study will identify the challenges athletic administrations face with complying with Title IX in their respective schools, as well as how women’s sport coaches perceive that compliance to be fulfilled.

Does Athletic Participation Develop Followership Skills? A Case Study On The Development Of Followership Through Athletics, Sara M. Smith

PhD in Organizational Leadership

The role of athletes is to follow the lead of their coaches, captains, and other teammates while working towards the shared goal of team achievement. However, collegiate athletic participation is often attributed to the development of leadership skills. The purpose of this study was to advance the understanding of followership development within athletics. Further, I sought to understand better the perception of student-athletes and coaches on how athletic involvement contributed to the development of followership skills and leadership skills. The study was guided by research questions in which I asked if participants perceived athletic participation contributed to the development of …

Collegiate Football Players Perception Of The Covid-19 Virtual College Experience, Cole L. Laliberty

Leadership Education Capstones

The world was faced with chaos as the COVID-19 virus surged impacting the lives of everyone around the world. Quickly, nations and states began to lockdown as people were required to stay inside and socially distance from one another. The pandemic changed the lives of collegiate football players’ drastically. It left collegiate football players stranded away from teammates, coaches, families, and resources. The research design was a mixed method design consisting of both qualitative and quantitative data. The data obtained from this research focused on major themes of how collegiate football players perceived the pandemics virtual college experience, the challenges …

The Impact Of Female Sport Coaches: Role Models For The Next Generatio, Molly Wilkie

Thinking Matters Symposium

Gender equity in higher education settings, such as academic faculty and admission to graduate schools in medical and STEM fields has been well researched (Ceci & Williams, 2011; Cheryan, 2011; Moss & Racusin, 2012). Based on this previous research, there is a pattern of implicit bias towards female applicants for professorships, as well as admissions to graduate and research positions that results in an imbalance of men and women in these positions. However, less research has been conducted on the gender inequities that exist in another area of higher education, collegiate athletics. The purpose of this project is to identify …

How Can Coaches Properly Prepare Student-Athletes For A Career After Athletics?, Joel Krenz

Leadership Education Capstones

Most of the time a student-athlete’s athletic career will end after college, but what then? So many collegiate athletes have put so much focus into their sport over the previous 10-15 years that they tend to struggle when faced with the reality that they are done. No collegiate athlete can make the transition from sport to career alone, which is why coaches, administrators, and teachers need to know how to properly prepare student-athletes for a career after athletics. This study will look to find the best ways that the faculty of an institution who work closely with student-athletes can help …

Preferred Leadership Styles Of Coaches: Collegiate Athletes’ Perception Of Quality Coaches, Paul Preston

Leadership Education Capstones

The purpose of this study was to determine the most effective leadership styles judged by collegiate football athletes. Six participants were recruited from the team spanning over three grade levels. Data collection involved conducting semi-structured interviews. Data analysis revealed three main themes: (1) Leadership qualities (2) leadership styles and (3) and motivation. Results of the study support previous literature and participants preferred supportive style leadership as well as the qualities of accountability, leading by example and confidence. The implementation of these qualities and style of leadership may benefit a leader looking to improve relationships and trust with their followers.

Ua19/16/1 Wku Hilltopper Basketball Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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2020-21 men's basketball media guide produced by WKU Athletic Media Relations, includes athletic records and statistics, photographs, schedule and information regarding opponents.

My Linfield Leadership Experiences, Nathan Saragoza

Student Engagement Posters

Nathan Saragoza discusses student engagement at Linfield College with regard to the impact of athletics, Residence Life, Greek life, and academics on his career goals.

Ball Is Life, Molly Danielson

Student Engagement Posters

Molly Danielson discusses student engagement at Linfield College with regard to her participation on the women's basketball team.

Community Engagement As A Student-Athlete, Hannah Waterman

Student Engagement Posters

Hannah Waterman discusses student engagement at Linfield College with regard to her involvement with the volleyball team.

Sport At The Service Of Human Development: Distinctly Jesuit Athletics, Matthew L. Davidson Ph.D., Robert W. Davis Jr., Ed.D.

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

This article describes the underlying theory and practice of a Distinctly Jesuit Approach to Athletics, which was represented at the 2016 Vatican Conference, Sport at the Service of Humanity. The approach has been developed and implemented in a collaboration between the Institute for Excellence & Ethics (IEE) and the athletics departments at Le Moyne College and The University of Scranton. The article recounts the context that was the foundation for the work, the process for developing this distinct type of Athletics Department, and the early results of the ongoing work. The steps included here represent a rigorous and replicable …

Examining Burnout In Division I Collegiate Athletes: Identifying The Major Factors And Level Of Importance In An Athlete’S Life, Angel A. Almodóvar Mr.

Siegel Institute Ethics Research Scholars

Burnout is a concept that has been studied within the past 35+ years becoming widely known and recognized around 1980 in various disciplines ranging from the professional workforce, to athletic coaches, to youth sports. The first burnout study conducted within a sport setting focused on coaching burnout, and since then, new developments have occurred concentrating on athletes. Burnout is a term defined as a withdrawal from a particular sport noted by a reduced sense of accomplishment, devaluation or resentment of the sport, with proponents of physical and psychological exhaustion. Thus, the focus of this study is to examine athletic burnout …

Exploring Masculinity For A Healthy Campus Culture, Jason M. Gant

Master's Projects and Capstones

1 in 5 female students is and will be sexually assaulted in college. This is a public health issue as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sexual violence (SV) is a significant problem in the United States. SV refers to sexual activity when consent is not obtained or not given freely. Anyone can experience SV, but most victims are female. The person responsible for the violence is typically male and usually someone the victim is familiar with. The person can be, but is not limited to, a friend, coworker, neighbor, family member and even classmate. Boys …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

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

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Against All Odds, Wku Student Affairs

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1994 Talisman yearbook.

• Barnes-Campbell Hall – Portraits
• Keen Hall – Portraits
• Bemis Lawrence Hall – Portraits
• Central Hall – Portraits, Minton Hall
• McCormack Hall – Portraits
• McLean Hall - Portraits
• West Hall – Portraits
• Bates-Runner Hall – Portraits
• Gilbert Hall - Portraits
• New Coed Hall – Portraits, Zacharias Hall
• Poland Hall – Portraits
• Rodes-Harlin Hall – Portraits
• Schneider Hall - Portraits
• South Hall – Portraits
• Off-Campus – Portraits
• Alpha Delta Pi
• Alpha Gamma Delta
• Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Alpha Omicron Pi
• Chi Omega
• Delta Sigma Theta
• Kappa Delta
• Phi Mu
• Sigma Kappa
• Zeta Phi Beta
• Alpha Gamma Rho
• Alpha Phi Omega …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Image In The Making, Wku Student Affairs

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1989 Talisman yearbook.

• Image in the Making
• Student Life
• Black, Samuel. Do the Party a Favor – Ronald Reagan
• Carmack, Jody. One In a Million – Kentucky Lottery
• Adams, Jeanie. It’s An Uphill Battle – Cary White, Handicapped Persons
• Devaney, Mike & Jody Carmack. Coming to America – Mike Devaney, International Students, Soccer
• Hadley, Kim. Higher Education – Churches, Religion
• Black, Samuel. Better Late Than Never – Greg Frasier, Cycling
• Burton, Marsha. Geared for Speed – Lynn Ellison, Drag Racing
• Hadley, Kim. The Church Service – Concerts
• Black, Sam. Making Moo-La – Spring Female Sale, Cattle, Kentucky Charolais Association
• Image …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: An Uphill Battle, Wku Student Affairs

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Talisman: An Uphill Battle, Volume 59.

• An Uphill Battle
• Dias, Monica. Culture Shock
• Kreamer, Carol. Home Away from Home
• Gensheimer, Jim. Big Red
• Mitchell, Jim. Balloon Adventures
• Smith, Carol. A Night of Fame – Miss Western
• Emery, Matt. Accomplished – Miss Black Western
• Reid, Jane. Under New Management – Restaurants
• Peterson, Denise. Redeemed – Coupon Shopping
• Wright, Sharon. In the Shadows – 4-H Program
• Grace, Lee. Running
• Smith, Carol. Change of Tastes – Dining Services
• Wright, Sharon. Everybody on Stage – Theatre & Dance
• Twisted Roles
• Young, Teresa. Practically Directing
• Sheets, Carol & Barry Rose. Child’s Play
• Parker, Freda. Wrap-Off …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 58, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Judd, Alan. Threats, Offers Hamper Selection
• Armstrong, Bryan. Pressure, job Security Cited among Reasons Candidates Withdrew
• Forst, Lee. No Hitch: Student ‘Thumbs’ 16,000 Miles – Tom Johnson
• Judd, Alan. Regents Split on What to Do As Candidates Leave Race
• Mason, Cecelia. Poor Center Theater Attendance May Cause Fewer Movie Showings
• 1 Vote Separates Candidates
• Delay Needed in Choice of President
• Center Theater Needs Increase in Attendance
• Pelino, Dan. Steve Thornton Enhanced
• Kegarise, Jeff. Killing Needless – ROTC
• Dedman, Kathleen. Defends Homosexuals
• Awards Banquet Honors Students …

Ua12/2/2 1971 Talisman Pt. 2, Western Kentucky University

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1971 Talisman yearbook part 2

• President Dero Downing
• Administration
• College of Applied Arts & Health
• Bowling Green College of Commerce
• Ogden College of Science & Technology
• College of Education
• Potter College of Liberal Arts
• Graduate School
• Scholar of the University – Philip Morgan
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities
• Honors Program Encourages Thinking
• Outstanding Students Win Oratorical Honors
• Honorary Fraternities & Sororities
• Professional Fraternities & Sororities
• Service Organizations & Clubs
• Associated Student Government Attempts to Change Image with Meaningful Endeavors
• College Heights Herald Marks 47^th Year with Continuing Progress
• Musical Offerings Range from Bach to Rock …

Ua12/2/2 1943 Talisman, Wku Student Affairs

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1943 Talisman yearbook.

• Foreword & Dedication p. 5
• Buildings & Campus pp. 6-8, 68
• Administration & Faculty pp. 9-12
• Candid Photos pp. 13, 25, 30, 35-37
• Senior Class pp. 14-19
• Junior Class pp. 20-22
• Sophomore Class pp. 23-25
• Freshman Class pp. 26-29
• Features / Popular Students pp. 31-34
• Military / World War II pp. 38-47
• Athletics pp. 47-55
• Clubs pp. 55-67
• Training School pp. 68-75

Ua12/2/2 1942 Talisman, Wku Student Affairs

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1942 Talisman yearbook.

• Foreword & Dedication p. 5
• Department Heads p. 6
• Administrative Staff p. 7
• Buildings & Campus pp. 8-11
• Freshman Class pp. 12-16
• Sophomore Class pp. 16-19
• Junior Class pp. 19-22
• Senior Class pp. 22-29
• Faculty pp. 30-31
• Athletics pp. 32-41
• Clubs pp. 42-55
• Military pp. 56-64
• Features / Popular Students pp. 65-70
• Candid Photos / Events pp. 71-82
• Training School pp. 83-91
• Index pp. 92-end

Ua12/2/2 1936 Talisman, Western Kentucky University

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1936 Talisman yearbook.

• Dedication – Elizabeth Woods
• Foreword – Talisman
• President Henry Cherry
• Dean Finley Grise
• Faculty
• Dr. Earl Moore
• Class of 1936
• Junior Class – Class of 1937
• Sophomore Class – Class of 1938
• Freshman Class – Class of 1939
• W.L. Matthews
• College High
• Athletics
• Student Organizations
• Talisman Staff
• College Heights Herald
• Music
• ROTC
• Beauty Queens / Featured Students
• Jokes / Poetry
• Ads