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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Duvall, Tessa. Diversity Plan to Expand Focus – Council on Postsecondary Education, Richard Miller, Diversity Programs
• Ahmetovic, Amira. A Is for Artist – Kaie Kinder
• Duvall, Tessa. WKU Students Left Without Grant Money – College Access Program, Student Financial Aid
• Friddell, Cristen. Local Woman Shares Her Sweet Expertise – Mary Meszaros, Mary Jane’s Chocolates
• Carter, Caitlin. Campus Becomes More Pedestrian-friendly
• Wilson, Laurel. Karl Laves: Counseling Fee Not Deterring Students – Counseling & Testing Center
• Oliver, Angela. Hip-hop Lyrics Provide Entertainment, Insight
• Ogden, Stephen. Letter to the Editor re: …

Food Safety At Fairs And Festivals: Vendor Knowledge And Violations At A Regional Festival, Ji-Eun Lee, Barbara A. Almanza, Douglas C. Nelson

Rosen Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

This 2-year study examined the food safety knowledge of food vendors at one of Indiana's largest festivals, and compared it with health inspection violations at this event. Ninety-four percent of nonprofit food vendors in 2006 and 100% of nonprofit food vendors in 2008 participated. Descriptive statistics, correlation matrices, and general linear models (GLM) were employed. Results for average knowledge scores were that respondents were able to correctly answer 6.16 out of 10 questions (62%) in 2006 and 10.2 out of 14 (73%) in 2008. Results from the correlations and the GLM showed that vendors serving temperature control for safety (TCS) …

Building Association Attendance: Differences Between Chapter, Regional, And Annual Meetings From The Perception Of The Association Members, Jill Fjelstul, Kimberly Severt, Deborah Breiter

Rosen Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

The objective of this study was to identify meeting patterns and trends related to chapter, regional, and/or annual conference attendance. Factors likely to increase attendance, attendance trends over a 5-year period, recommendations by association members, and the preferred mode of delivery were identified. Results will assist meeting planners in providing maximum benefits to association members and to potentially increase attendance at each conference level.

Missoula Marathon Participant Study: 2010, Christine Oschell

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The purpose of this study was to provide the organizers of the fourth Missoula Marathon with an understanding of their race participants and the total money spent in Missoula. This study provided an update to the original study, conducted after the first Marathon in 2007.

The Geotourism Handbook: A Reference And Guide For Montana Businesses, Dylan Boyle, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The handbook includes a basic background on geotourism, why it is beneficial to local residents and businesses, and what geotravelers are looking for when visiting the state. The handbook provides links to organizations and businesses who provide assistance and suggestions to the business owner on how to become a geotraveler business. Employees and business owners will be able to grasp the concept and take steps to become part of the comprehensive geo-management and marketing strategy which has been facilitated by the Montana Office of Tourism.

Construction Cost Models, Barry Dikeman

Economics and Finance

The following are a series of cost estimate models similar in format to a typical engineer’s estimate that were developed in support of our financial impact assessment report for LD 1725. The models us current material costs, labor costs, and equipment costs for the region to provide a comparative cost analysis of seven culvert replacement scenarios. The models provide information about what the cost impact of LD 1725 would be for typical culvert replacements in Maine. However, due to the inherent restrictions of the cost modeling framework we were not able to include the abundance of variables that would be …

Manajemen Seni Pertunjukan Kraton Yogyakarta Sebagai Penanggulangan Krisis Pariwisata Budaya, Sutiyono Sutiyono

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

This study was aimed at investigating the management which was used to do the traditional performing art in Yogyakarta palace as a form of overcoming the cultural tourism crisises. The research used qualitative approach. Participant obser- vations, indepth interviews, documentation study were conducted to collect data. The results show that the management which was used to doing the traditional per- forming arts in Yogyakarta palace used management functions, like performance programe (planning), performance actuating, performance organize (organizing), and performance controll (controlling). The management applications could be used by Yogyakarta palace as a form of overcoming the cultural tourism crisises.

False Dichotomies, Facts And Values, And The Snares Of Objectivism: Planning For Leisure From An Experiential Perspective?, Ross Neville

Articles

Despite the fact that the experiential perspective has had a profound impact on the way we view leisure behaviour, experiential matters have been renounced for being overtly subjective. As a corollary, experiential matters have been castigated for their inability to offer concrete criteria for leisure policy and the provisions of services. This paper argues that this dismissal of experiential matters is based on an overinflated dichotomy – the fact/value dichotomy – and that, by valorising objectivist approaches to managing leisure resources, experiential matters have become nothing more than a policy-making faux pas. The paper argues that while experiential matters bring …

Tourism To Japan: Quantitative Analyses On Perceived Image Of Japan As A Travel Destination, Abraham Pizam, Tadayuki Hara

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

While some previous reports in Japanese claimed several factors as important and effective to attract foreign visitors to Japan, namely inbound visitors, this report may be the one of a few with scientific and quantitative data analysis to back up the findings. Respondents' profiles were collected at the same time so that we can not only view the general profiles of respondents but also conduct advanced statistical analyses.

The Economic Review Of The Travel Industry In Montana: 2010 Biennial Edition, Kara Grau

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This review provides current and historical data of nonresident travel and tourism in Montana, and offers the industry's economic contributions to the state.

Economic Impact And Skier Characteristics: Montana , Norma P. Nickerson, Kara Grau

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Seven ski resorts in Montana participated in the first economic impact of the alpine ski industry in Montana. Extrapolating the data to all Montana resorts shows that 35 percent of skiers are nonresidents who contribute a combined impact of $83 million dollars to the state. Nonresidents spent $1,252/ski trip/group while in Montana. Residents spent an average of $138/ski trip/group. More nonresidents came from Alberta, Minnesota, Washington and North Dakota than any other state. Residents traveled 75 miles on average to access the ski area.

A Review Of Key Factors Affecting The Adoption Of Self-Service Technologies In Tourism., Petranka Kelly, Jennifer Lawlor, Michael Mulvey

Conference papers

During the past ten years self-service technologies (SSTs) have attracted research attention especially in the banking, retail and airline sectors. The infusion of technology in the service encounter has been identified as being advantageous to both the service provider and the consumer. Service provider companies may reduce costs, increase consumer satisfaction and tap into new markets which have been made accessible via the Internet. From a consumer’s point of view, SSTs can save money and time, provide convenience, and in some cases, enjoyment. All the above mentioned advantages are achievable only if SSTs gain adoption among consumers. In light of …

An Analysis Of Crime Statistics To Tourist Areas And Non-Tourist Areas In New Orleans, Kim H. Williams

Caesars Hospitality Research Summit

The economic impact of travel and tourism to New Orleans, Louisiana is immense. In New Orleans, tourism is one of the leading industries which accounts for the city’s economic recovery in Post-Katrina New Orleans. Tourism was one of the major industries to the New Orleans economy and accounted for 35% or $210 million of the City of New Orleans’ annual operating budget (New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, 2008). Yet, tourism leaders and officials are plagued with the negative perception of crime as New Orleans tops U.S. cities as the murder capital of the United States (McCarthy, 2007). The negative perception …

Measuring And Explaining Competitiveness In The Context Of Small Island Destinations, Robertico R. Croes

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

This study measures and explains competitiveness among small island destinations. Current measures of competitiveness do not respond to the special needs of small island destinations. An alternative measurement suggests a more suitable Tourism Competitiveness Index (TCI), and through the application of panel regression analysis, tracks the most important factors affecting competitiveness among island destinations. The findings imply likelihood that more expensive destinations obtain a larger share of regional tourism revenues. The study concludes that providing a high-quality product may allow destinations to become and remain competitive.

Examining The Relationship Among Service Recovery, Affective Commitment, Calculative Commitment, And Trust For E-Travel Retailers, Khaldoon Nusair

Rosen Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

There is a gap in the literature with respect to studies that examined the importance of service recovery for Generation Y customers in an online travel context. This study examines various dimensions of commitment important to the development and maintenance of enduring relationships with Generation Y. The theoretical foundations for this study are based on social exchange theory, commitment-trust theory, and organizational commitment theory. The results of the study shows that affective commitment and trust are the most important constructs for building longterm relationships following service recovery; on the other hand, calculative commitment had negative impact on trust. The implications …

Montana Nonresident Traveler Quarterly Travel Comparison: 2008, Kara Grau

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report shows the 2008 quarterly visitation and length of stay data for nonresident travelers to Montana. It also displays average daily spending for various expenditure categories, as well as total expenditures for those categories.

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Trends: 1998-2008, Kara Grau

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report shows the nonresident traveler expenditure trends for visitors of Montana from 1998-2008. It also displays the total actual expenditures and the total inflation-adjusted expenditures.

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Trends: 1999-2009, Kara Grau

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report shows the nonresident traveler expenditure trends for visitors of Montana from 1999-2009. It also displays the total actual expenditures and the total inflation-adjusted expenditures.

Montana Poll: 1992-2009 Resident's Attitudes Toward Tourism & 2009 Resident Prioritites , Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

In each of the past three strategic plans for Montana’s Travel and Tourism Industry, one goal has been to understand and then facilitate improved attitudes toward tourism in the state. ITRR has contributed to the understanding of resident attitudes by polling Montana residents about their attitudes and opinions regarding tourism since 1991. This report looks at the trends of these attitudes over the past 17 years.

Montana Nonresident Traveler Quarterly Travel Comparison: 2009, Kara Grau

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report shows the 2009 quarterly visitation and length of stay data for nonresident travelers to Montana. It also displays average daily spending for various expenditure categories, as well as total expenditures for those categories.