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Commencement 2004 - Everything You Need To Know, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Implementing A Study Skills Program In Secondary School: What Needs To Be Done?, Margaret R. Ritson

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this exploratory investigation was to ascertain if a study-skills program implemented during a study hall in a Southern New Jersey high school might improve the study skills of students who voluntarily participate. At the outset of the study, students were surveyed in order to gauge their perceptions of their own academic study skills. The same survey was administered at the conclusion of the study in order to determine if study-skills growth and improvement had occurred. Information derived from the survey was used to assess the overall effectiveness of the study-skills program. The survey consisted of twenty-five questions …

Ua3/9/2 Wku Four-Year Tuition & Campus Enhancement Plan, Revised, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Revised powerpoint presentation regarding increasing tuition and fees in relation to construction projects on campus. Includes comparisons with benchmark universities.

Senate Meeting, May 5, 2004, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua11/1 Echo, May, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

A born digital magazine once delivered over the internet was a continuation of the Echo publication.

Obesity, Educational Attainment, And State Economic Welfare, Martin W. Sivula Ph.D.

Higher Education

For the first time in history, estimates of the overweight people in the world rival estimates of those malnourished. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2002) ranked obesity among the top 10 risks to human health worldwide. In the early 1960s, nearly half of the Americans were overweight and 13% were obese. Today some 64% of U.S. adults are overweight and 30.5% are obese. Even more alarming, twice as many U.S. children are overweight than were twenty years ago, a 66% increase. Non-communicable diseases impose a heavy economic burden on already strained health systems. Health is a key determinant of development …

University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 2004 - 2005, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

College Of Science And Mathematics Annual Report 2004, College Of Science And Mathematics, Wright State University

College of Science and Mathematics Annual Reports

This 21 page report summarizes the yearly happenings within the College of Science and Mathematics. It includes information on events through the year, enrollment, budget, and other important happenings within the college.

University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 2004 - 2005, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

University Reporter - Vol. 08, No. 09 - May 2004, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

Epiphanies Of The Principalship: A Study Of Passages In Educational Administration., Donna J. Raines

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This scrapbook of biographical sketches serves as an exhibition of portraits in the elementary school principalship through experiencing a gallery of leadership interviews. Perspectives have been framed in compositions that represent the practical realist, the idealist, and at times even a surrealistic perspective of the elementary principal. Critical incidents were shared from individual participants representing catalysts for momentous change; themes of personal realizations, barriers to effectiveness, and challenges in the career of an administrator also contributed as dominant elements of the final work.

A qualitative research method employing interviews explored the variation of colorful experiences that 23 elementary administrators encountered …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol 79, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Nick Todd Takes Office Amid Controversy
• Sainlar, Lindsay. A Tale of Two Cities – Segregation
• Wilberding, Beth. ID Numbers Changing
• Wilberding, Beth. Campaign Planning Begins – Institutional Advancement
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Katie Autry Case Judge Issues Gag Order
• Wilberding, Beth. Police Promotion – Mike Dowell
• Tax Plan Proposal Politics Will Harm Higher Education
• It’s Time for the 2004 Marsupial Awards
• Ransdell, Gary. Long-term Tuition Plan is a First for Western
• North, Amber. Save Soul Grooves Music
• Smith, Alan. Selfish Choice Is Wrong
• Jackson, Danica. Remember Katie Autry
• Wade, …

Ua3/9/2 Wku Four-Year Tuition & Campus Enhancement Plan, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Powerpoint presentation regarding increasing tuition and fees in relation to construction projects on campus. Includes comparisons with benchmark universities.

Ua12/2/1 Hilltopper Graduation '04, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald, includes articles:

• Richardson, Kelly. Alumni Offer Spring Graduates Some Words of Advice
• Cowherd, Heather. Diddle Arena Is Back Up for First Time in Two Years
• Harrell, Bobby. Commencement Ceremony Changes Over Time
• Wagner, Brian. Graduate Jaded After Seven Years
• Salmon, Emily. Economy Booms During Graduation
• Hightower, Kyle. Journey Has Made Trip Worth Taking Again
• Warren, Brandy. Editor Offers Meaningless Apologies
• Marshall, Brett. Photo Lab Became Home
• Hoang, Mai. Memories Tops for Mia

The Development And Implementation Of A Secondary Peer Mentoring Program, Derryk Sellers

Theses and Dissertations

This study sought to help establish a peer mentoring program for ninth grade boys at Lindenwold High School. This study used twelfth grade male positive role models to mentor this group of students. Many of these unmotivated students were the cause of many disciplinary problems. School administration sought to find a way to help these young men to overcome some of the obstacles, which cause their negative behavior. The focus of the study was to help identify those young men who can be mentors as well as young men who need to be mentored. This project helped provide another way …

Assessment Of A Newly Implemented Teacher Induction Program, Jo Ann Doyle

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a newly implemented teacher induction program that commenced in August 2003. Twenty-one teachers who began employment in August 2003 were required to participate in this piloted program. Six months following the initial induction meeting, 18 teachers were surveyed. The survey design conformed to a modified Likert scale. The findings revealed that the need existed for a comprehensive new teacher induction program that was designed to help alleviate some of the fears expressed by the participants. A major goal of the program was to provide all newly hired faculty members …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Casagrande, Michael. Top Recruit to Play Basketball at Western – Crystal Kelly
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Forum Set to Discuss Tuition Plan
• Lively, Jay. Washington Choosing Their Future – Right to Life
• Clark, Ashlee. Outgoing Student Government Association President Sees Future Helping Others as Minister – John Bradley
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Ernie Fletcher, House Leaders to Talk
• Green River Preserve Beneficial to All Parties Involved
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Shorts
• Alumna’s Fame Will Help Others at Western – Athena Cage
• Beg, Amber. Don’t Be Judgmental – Shorts
• Hurst, Nicole. Sorority Should …

The Effects Of Nclb On Whitehall Elementary School, Cynthia T. Pritchett

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to research factual data regarding NCLB that relates to Whitehall Elementary School. The data were collected through many different resources such as internet web sites, books, newspaper articles, NCLB school district applications, and magazine articles. The purpose of the research was to avoid political opinion and concentrate on factual data. After a preliminary survey indicating various opinions of NCLB and a Corel WordPerfect presentation on NCLB fact finding, a final survey was presented to evaluate differences in opinion of a small school staff subgroup. The final survey was exactly the same as the first …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Nick Todd: I Feel I Have Nothing Wrong
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. University Buys Land for Preserve
• Thurman, Lindsey. In the Light – Theatre & Dance
• Melvin, Catherine. More Than 500 Donate Blood; Most In Search of Greek Points
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Ernie Fletcher Emphasizes Importance of Auto Industry
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Singer, Alumna Athena Cage Schedules Concert for August 28
• Controversy Should Not Cause a Blow to Student Government Association
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Nick Todd
• George Bush’s Pell Grant Time Limit Proposal Unfair to Students
• Tetrreault, Jeff. No …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association President-Elect Under Investigation
• Clark, Ashlee. Plus/Minus Could Face Delay
• Richardson, Kelly. Big Red’s Broadway – Spring Sing
• Melvin, Catherine. Relay for Life Draws 45 Area Teams
• Reed, Lindsey. Staff Council
• Hardin, Adriane. Proposal May Limit Pell Grants
• Gries, Emily. Kids Flock to Southern Kentucky Book Fest
• Partisan Battle Needs to End to Pass State Budget
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Budget
• Baynham, Jeff. Column Was Unfair to Darrin Horn
• Jackson, Kevin. Women Shouldn’t Wear WKU Butt Shorts
• Clark, Ashlee. Robert Watkins Upheld as Speaker …

Funding Influences On Special Education Program Selection And Implementation, Gregory Matthew Brown

Theses and Dissertations

The goal of the study was to identify the effects funding had on special education program selection and implementation in a small semi-rural district. The intern sought to identify the special education department's program offerings. The intern sought to reveal the sources of funding available to the special education department, and how the special education department implemented and developed its programs in accordance with funding guidelines. The primary purpose was to examine the degree of influence funding had on the target district's programs. Included in this was the purpose of determining how the special education department manages its program offerings. …

Ua25/2 Retirement Banquet, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Program for WKU retirement banquet with list of retirees.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Closed Informal Session April 16, 2004, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Closed Informal Session
• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Approval of the Minutes of the February 26/27 Formal Session
• Personnel Report

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session April 16, 2004, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Approval of the Minutes of the February 26/27 Formal Session
• Personnel Report Action
• Grant Report Action
• Gift Report Action
• General Fund Operating Budget 2004/2005
• Tuition Rates
• Elimination of Student Development Fee
• Establishment of Records Initiation Fee
• Establishment of Targeted Fees
• Extended University Program Tuition
• Standard Federal ATM Lease

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding plus-minus grading, faculty surveys, curriculum committee, academic quality committee and academic dishonesty.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, April 15, 2004, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. State Budget Stalls in Legislature’s Last Day
• Hardin, Adriane. Report: Graduation Rates Unfair
• Reed, Lindsey. Faculty, Staff Leaders Optimistic About Recommendations – Budget
• Clark, Ashlee. Questions Cloud Speaker Vote – Student Government Association, Robert Watkins
• Richardson, Kelly. Seminar Squashes Body Image Stereotypes
• Proposed Tuition Break for Out-of-Staters Is Out of Line Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Administrating for Dummies
• Kacsir, Marci. Jayson Blair Taught Newspapers Many Lessons
• Spaulding, Maurice. Column Was a Bad Joke – Lindsay Sainlar
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Entrepreneurship Center Approved by Regents Committee – Center …

Protecting Our Most Valuable Resources, Douglas S. Schmitt

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of school supervision, policies, and procedures relating to the safety of the students at Collingswood Middle School using interview and action research. The study will result in a report to inform administrators and board members of changes needed in the present policies to create the safest possible learning environment for the students.

The study includes a variety of data gathering techniques. Seven members of the Collingswood Middle School staff, both past and present, were interviewed on their opinions of the facilities and present school policies. The material culture of the …

Creating, Implementing, And Evaluating A Teacher Mentoring Program For The Mary Bray Elementary And Raymond W. Kershaw Schools In The Mount Ephraim School District, Maureen Vaccaro

Theses and Dissertations

This paper describes key aspects of creating, implementing, and evaluating a teacher mentoring program and handbook. Novice and veteran teachers benefit from a district teacher mentoring program which provides an effective staff development approach for beginning teachers. A novice teacher benefits from a strong start in their career by belonging to a learning community, following a structured induction program, and being mentored by an experienced teacher. Veteran teachers benefit from the sharing, dialogue, and learning during the mentoring process. A mentor group provides a strong training framework that contributes to teacher retention in the school system. Districts are responsible for …

An Investigation Of The Correlation Between Learning And Student Achievement Of Minority Students, Melissa Williams

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to evaluate why the grades of minority students in the high school were not up to par with majority students using action research resulting in a description of patterns within the school. At this stage of the research, inequities were generally defined as unfair advantages or disadvantages among groups of students. A sample of the minority population of the high school was compared to the majority population. The subjects participated in the Let Me Learn (LML) program that helped the learner recognize how they learned. By analyzing the data using LML combinations and grade …