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University Reporter - Vol. 07, No. 07.2 (Special Edition) - April 2003, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

University Reporter - Vol. 07, No. 08 - April 2003, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

Intellectual Engagement And Achievement At Unl: Report From The Blue Sky Committee

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Administration: Reports, Papers, Publications, and Presentations

Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction and Guiding Framework

A Vision for UNL

The Datasets

The Undergraduate Experience

What We Learned

Quantitative Measures

Overall Student Satisfaction

Academic and Social Support

Academic Challenge

What Are the Implications?

Increased Focus on Academics during Orientation

A Reexamination of Course Offerings

Development of Graduate Teaching Assistant Skills

Expanded Involvement of Undergraduates in Research and Other Activities

Comments on the Undergraduate Data

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Formal Session, March 28, 2003, 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 Interim President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes of the January 2003 Annual Formal Session
• Honorary Degree Recommendation
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Approval of New Programs
• Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Unsecured Line of Credit
• Approval of Sale of Property
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Regulations: Compliance Actions
• Communication Antenna Leases
• Mama Maria, Inc. Lease Agreement
• KC’s Budget Auto Lease Agreement
• Resolution re Series 2003 General Revenue Bonds …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• U.S. Forces Attack Iraq
• Lord, Joseph. Budget Priorities Outlined
• Hardin, Adriane. John Bradley Only Candidate for President – Student Government Association
• Sasseen, Jessica. Library Computer Lab Closes Early Due to Heat
• Coffman, Josh. War Changes Spring Break Travel Plans for Some
• Pike, Daniel. Despite War, the Games Must Go On – Basketball
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Iraq War
• They’re Fighting for Us
• Moore, Brian. It’s Hot. So What? – Computer Labs
• Johnson, Misty. Appreciated Vagina Monologues
• Lowther, Clare. Patti Johnson Supports One-stop Billing – Student Government Association
• Hardin, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Nation Moves Closer to War with Iraq
• Lord, Joseph. Former Employee Files Suit – Anita Joplin-Johnson
• Brown, Abbey. Saying Goodbye – Iraq War
• Robinson, Jocelyn. Students Get Singled Out During Charity Event – Sigma Kappa, Kappa Delta
• Hardin, Adriane. Jessica Martin Hopes to Increase Awareness – Student Government Association
• Lowther, Clare. Shawn Peavie to Connect Students & Student Government Association
• Sun Belt Tournament Rules Weren’t Clear
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Cinderella Slipper for Basketball Team
• Neidell, Jason. Diddle Arena Should Be Alive All the Time
• Lyles, Jacqulyn. Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Moore, Michael. Leslie Logsdon Scores 32 as Lady Tops Beat Middle Tennessee State University in Nail Biter
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Tops Trail Early Against Middle Tennessee State University But Win Big, 64-52
• Brown, Abbey. Big Red Booted from Title Bout
• Lord, Joseph. Legislators Pass Few Bills
• Lowther, Clare. Dean Search Nears End – Health & Human Services
• Sasseen, Jessica. Topnet to Get One-stop Billing
• Parkers Should Pay for Expansion
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Parking Tickets
• WWHR Limited by Meager Budget
• Selig, Wood. Western Students Were Tournament MVPs
• Lacup, William. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Patrick Sparks Explodes; Toppers Roll
• Lord, Joseph. State Budget Passed
• Moore, Michael. Middle Tennessee State University Next as Lady Tops Down South Alabama
• Brown, Abbey. Professor Dies Over Weekend – Richard Salisbury
• Sasseen, Jessica. Sophomore Loved Life – Ashley Stratton
• Lord, Joseph. Students In Need Denied Grants – Financial Aid
• David Elson Hiring Shows Promise
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Radio Station
• Student Fee Not the Solution for 91.7
• Phelps, Morgan. Anti-War Protestors Are Not Drug Users
• Phillips, Matt. Chalk Artists Missing the Point – Iraq War …

Ua12/2/1 Getting In The Door, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

College Heights Herald job fair magazine with articles:

• Reed, Lindsay. Networking Important
• Job Fair Participants
• Coffman, Josh. Major-Related Jobs Prove Hard to Find
• Mills, Zach. Tawanda Chitapa’s Story: Still Searching
• Brueggemann, Marlene. Employers Look Beyond Resume
• Damron, Catherine. Increasing Number of Companies Give Job Perks to Attract Employees
• Mason, Kristy. Service Hours Only an Attractive Plus
• Sebastian, Kandace. Career Services Center Offers Resume Tips for Students
• Hellmueller, Anthony. Minority Status Shouldn’t Be Factor in Job Selection
• Hoang, Mai. Fun More Important Than Money
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Computer Knowledge Valuable Tool
• Hagan, Laura. Connections Pay Off
• Toone, Stephanie. Knowing Multiple Languages Attractive …

2003-03-11, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Lord, Joseph. David Elson Named New Head Football Coach
• Lowther, Clare. The Vagina Monologues Spread the Word
• Sasseen,Jessica. Parking Structure May Be Expanded
• Damron, Catherine. Students to Vote Next Month on Possible Radio Fee
• Lord, Joseph. Temporary Use of Land to Provide 300 Spots – Parking
• Brown, Abbey. Bomb Scare Clears Cherry Hall
• Engle, Megan. Unity, Energy Keys to Forensics Team’s Success
• Looking for Answers in Jack Harbaugh’s Exodus
• Brewer, Alisha. Sun Belt Parking Plan Crosses the Line
• Scott, Maggie. Another Proposal for Sun Belt Parking
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Moore, Michael. Jack Harbaugh Throws in the Towel – Football
• Mills, Zach. Country Boyz – Nappy Roots
• Lord, Joseph. Senate Budget Plan Calls for Cut in Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship
• Brown, Abbey. Brain Tumor Claims Life of Bowling Green Sophomore – Katie Simon
• Sasseen, Jessica. One Year from Graduation, Glasgow Senior is Killed in Car Wreck – Lacey McCandless
• Brown, Abbey. Some Emergency Phones Inoperable
• McCay, Auston. Al Sharpton: One Good Radical Deserves Another
• McCay, Jonathan. Protestors’ Anger Misdirected
• Rowley, John. Sun Belt Parking Plan a Bad Idea
• Reuter, …

University Reporter - Vol. 07, No. 07.1 - March 2003, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Housing Policy Changes
• Mills, Zach. Keeping the Faith – Reggie Wallace, Cecelia Memorial Presbyterian Church
• Lord, Joseph. Credit Card Gifts May Be Banned
• Mills, Zach. Nappy Roots Comes Home Tomorrow
• Hardin, Adriane. Elections to Be Held Week After Spring Break – Student Government Association
• Conference to be Held in April – Global Automotive Conference
• Hoang, Mai. Theatre Department Head to Perform – Scott Stroot
• Breaking the Diversity Cycle
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Where’s Racial Diversity?
• Roberts, Amy. Newspapers Protect Right to Free Speech
• Somerville, Brady. Witnessed …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Brown, Abbey. Two Teens Arrested for Friday Murder – DuJuan Holder
• Lord, Joseph. Minority Numbers Meager – Graduate Programs
• Lord, Joseph. Hiring of Black Faculty Still an Uphill Battle
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Toppers Drop Ball State in Weekend Bracket Buster – Basketball
• Brown, Abbey. Concerns Arise Following Murder
• Hoang, Mai. Al Sharpton to Speak
• Frey, Trevor. Free Speech Demands Free Thinking
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Nothing
• Good Time for Al Sharpton Visit
• Baumgardner, Brad. College Heights Herald Guilty of Sensationalism
• Pitcock, Bridget. Not Facts At All – Martin Luther …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Brown, Abbey. Al Sharpton to Speak at Western
• Brown, Abbey. Cops & Robbers – University Police Academy
• Lord, Joseph. House Passes State Budget Proposal
• Sasseen, Jessica. Diddle Lot, Structure to Close for Games – Parking
• Brown, Abbey. E-mailed Bomb Threat Cancels Afternoon Classes
• Lord, Joseph. Group Seeks Diversity – University Diversity Advisory Committee
• Mason, Kristy. Writings Due Friday – Zephyrus
• Walsh, Erica. College Heights Herald Must Be an Open Forum
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Freedom of Speech
• Gatewood, Reba. Disgusted by Martin Luther King Jr. Portrayal
• Corum, Jenny …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 29 [38], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hellmueller, Anthony. A Unique Blend – Spencer’s Coffee House
• Lord, Joseph. NCAA Review Begins
• Lowther, Clare. Celebrate Activism Now Members Protest Possible War – Iraq
• Warren, Brandy. Students Honored by Hearst – Brett Flashnick, Amanda Odeski
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Silent Majority
• Cummins, Zak. Student Objects to Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy
• It’s Your Turn to Be Heard
• Sears, Jamie. Student Government Association Responds to Editorial
• Bogert, Hilary. A Nation of Hatred or Freedom? – Iraq
• Campbell, Philip. Slogans Don’t Represent All Students
• Sasseen, Jessica. Mold Forces Students …

Ua12/2/1 The Look Of Love, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

College Heights Herald Valentine's Day magazine with articles:

• Engle, Megan. Eight Years Later, The Rules Are Still Around for Some – Dating
• Riley, Cassie. Students Not in Love with Cupid
• Hellmueller, Anthony. Magazines Not So Different After All
• Robinson, Jocelyn. Creative, Inexpensive Gifts for that Special Someone
• Mills, Zach. Holiday Honors Saint Valentine
• Roberts, Amy. Candy Hearts Reason to Celebrate
• Holm, Hollan. Strip Aerobics Sweeping the Nation
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Broken Hearts Can Be Mended

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Brown, Abbey. Former Student Files Lawsuit Against Bowling Green Police Department – Mark Jeffery
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Concert Tickets Still Available – Nappy Roots
• Hoang, Mai. Taking a Stand – Education Budget Cuts
• Robinson, Jocelyn. Playwright Comes to Western to Direct Cry Havoc – Tom Coash, Theatre & Dance
• Hellmueller, Anthony. Baltimore Consort Well Received
• Sasseen, Jessica. Cell Towers Generate Revenue
• Hardin, Adriane. Students Support Budget Rally – Student Government Association
• Sasseen, Jessica. Garrett Conference Center Rooms Remodeled
• Cordy, Thomas. Plenty of Snow – and Trees – Have Fallen This …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Engle, Megan. Hitting the Dirt – Rodeo
• Lord, Joseph. Education Rally Tomorrow
• Sasseen, Jessica. Dorm Will House Only Freshmen – Bates-Runner Hall
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Student Government Association to Host University MASTER Plan Forum
• Lord, Joseph. Budget Council Will Set Spending Priorities
• Student Government Association Must Address Low Forum Turnout
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association Absenteeism
• Stella, Jason. Columnist Misunderstands Iraq Situation
• King, Stephenie. Valentine’s Day Leaves Single White Female Disgruntled
• Sebastian, Kandace. Professor Honored for Coverage – Terry Likes
• Brueggemann, Marlene. Support Group Seeks Members – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Lord, Joseph. Paul Patton Calls for No Cuts in Higher Education
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Chris Marcus Makes Final Exit – Basketball
• Buckman, Josh. Undefeated – Swimming
• Lowther, Clare. Student Web Use Tracked
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Low Attendance Plaguing Campus Forums – Student Government Association
• Hardin, Adriane. Express Restaurants Planned for Diddle Arena
• Glorioso, Shelly. Results of War May Not be Positive
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Budget Begging
• State Should Spread Budget Cuts
• Bush, Paul. College Heights Herald Should Change Letters Policy
• Coffman, Josh. Garrett Center Hostess Retires After 33 Years …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Lord, Joseph & Dave Shinall. Western Holds Breath as State Budget Unfolds
• Shinall, Dave. NASA Delays All Missions – Space Shuttle Columbia
• Reed, Lindsey. Sharing in the New Year – Vietnamese
• Moore, Michael. Lady Tops Trounce Butler University 86-57 – Basketball
• Lord, Joseph. Plan for Social Work Program Approved
• Domestic Abuse a Serious Issue on Campus
• Mills, Zach. Columbia Tragedy Brought Back Memories of Challenger
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: America Mourns – Space Shuttle Columbia
• Pastroial, Bethany. World Unites After Columbia Disaster
• Williams, Charles. Peter Martinez Deserved More …

University Reporter - Vol. 07, No. 06 - February 2003, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Brown, Abbey. Students Indicted in Drug Case – Blake Lovan, Brandon James
• Sasseen, Jessica. Laptop Life – Online Enrollment
• Hardin, Adriane. Forum to Discuss Diddle Arena Seating Plan – Student Government Association
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Todor Pandov May Not Get Extra Year – Basketball
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Blood Drive Today
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Discussion About Confederate Flag
• Lord, Joseph. Endowment Fund Increases 16 Percent
• Ferriell, Farrah. In Defense of Antiwar Protesters – Iraq
• Wilson, Randy. Military Deserves Respect
• Banniza, Brandi. Parking Rules Should Apply to Everyone
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Crime, …

Ua3/9/5 Comments Before House Appropriations & Revenue Budget Review Subcommittee, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Comments made by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Kentucky House Appropriations & Revenue Budget Review Subcommittee regarding the need for education funding.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Brown, Abbey. Student Charged in Robbery – Leon Reaves
• Kacsir, Marci. Bright Lights, Big Sound – Prism Concert
• Lowther, Clare. Faculty Stepping Up to Fill Department Head Vacancies
• Lord, Joseph. Department Heads Vote in Favor of New Council
• Hardin, Adriane. No Break for Voters – Student Government Association
• Students, Faculty Observe Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Unity
• Roberson, Ashley. Western Should Have Canceled Classes – Winter
• Shur, Tonya. Anti-war Protestors Were Wrong – Iraq
• Weisser, Angela. Appalled by Western’s Parking Situation
• Wirth, Devin. Western …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Holm, Hollan. Remembering His Vision – Martin Luther King Jr.
• Lord, Joseph. Coach Jack Harbaugh to Reap Rewards
• Lord, Joseph. Groups to Address Growth – Admissions
• Engle, Megan. Crowd Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s Spirit
• Lord, Joseph. Rings Expected This Spring
• Kacsir, Marci. Prism to Light Up Stage – Theatre & Dance
• Brown, Abbey. Police Academy to Give Students Inside Look at Campus Operations
• Donation Rewards Jack Harbaugh’s Rebuilding Efforts
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: The House that Jack Harbaugh Built
• Olmstead, Jane. Some Misunderstood Martin Luther King Jr.’s …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Lord, Joseph. $1.55 Million Athletics Donation Announced – Football
• Lord, Joseph. Presley Nash Settlement Approved
• Sasseen, Jessica. Crews Scurrying as Diddle Arena Renovation Deadline Nears
• Sasseen, Jessica. Diddle Arena Donor Search Continues
• Riley, Cassie. Campus Activities Board to Host Party
• Sasseen, Jessica. Mass Media & Technology Hall Nearly Complete
• Northeast Debacle Has Housing & Residence Life All Wet
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Fishing in Directional Halls
• Campus Activities Board Scores with Nappy Roots Gig
• Petersen, Greg. Coverage of Blotch Transfer Unfair
• Hardin, Adriane. Student Government Association Prepares to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Rap Group to Play at Western – Nappy Roots
• Hightower, Kyel. Toppers Are No. 1 in the Land of I-AA – Football
• Lord, Joseph. Western Gets $250K Settlement – College Health Care, Inc.
• Sasseen, Jessica. Downing University Center Renovation Plans Unveiled
• Construction Worker Causes Dorm Fire – Barnes-Campbell Hall
• Lord, Joseph. Book Nominations End Tomorrow – Kentucky Literary Awards
• Brown, Abbey. Flooding Causes Unpleasant Surprises for Residents – Northeast Hall
• Pike, Daniel. A Few Handy Facts About Your New Opinion Editor
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Budget …

An Analysis Of The Relationships Between The Perceived Organizational Climate And Professional Burnout In Libraries And Computing Centers In West Virginia Public Higher Education Institutions, Arnold R. Miller

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships between the perceived organizational climate and professional burnout in libraries and computing services units in West Virginia higher education. Research questions were defined to investigate the differences between libraries and computing services units in the perceived organizational climate, professional burnout, organizational climate vs. burnout, demographics vs. organizational climate, demographics vs. burnout, and the combined effects of demographics and organizational climate upon burnout. The Work Environment Scale (WES) Form R, third edition, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) HSS, third edition, and a demographic questionnaire measured the organizational climate, burnout, and demographics. …