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In Search Of A Dissertation Committee:Using A Qualitative Research Approach To Study A Lived Experience, Laurie L. Hernandez

The Qualitative Report

This paper tells a personal story of one student's experience. I am a doctoral candidate and qualitative researcher in a Family Therapy program located in South Florida. In this project, I discuss how I took a qualitative research posture toward the making of an important decision in my life, and in my academic career: Choosing a dissertation committee. The paper is a narrative of how I went about using qualitative research methods and sociological introspection (Ellis, 1991) to "study" my way through the process of this unique experience.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Stamper, John. Gilbert Hall Fire Sparks Safety Questions
• Lega, Stephen. Central Stores Closing
• Brewer, Jerry. Rodeo Perfection
• Wal-Mart’s Censorship Unacceptable
• Ramsey, James. Marriott Has Served Western Well
• May, Dirk. Consider Perspectives
• Browning, Michelle. Dormitis Cured by 12-Step Program
• Stamper, John. Commentary Causes a Meeting of Minds
• Siria, Stephanie. Parking Still a Hassle at Western
• Leonard, Kim. Campus Organizations Get Assistance
• Leonard, Kim. Statewide Student …

After The Third Sector: Emerging And Disappearing Commons, Roger A. Lohmann

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

The third sector is currently the most popular label for capturing the activities of a highly diverse set of tax-exempt corporations and nonprofit organizations. For some, the third sector is also the nonprofit organization sector, although for many of us it is also the sector of voluntary associations, clubs, self-help groups, and volunteering, although these components of voluntary action have been over-shadowed by interest in nonprofit management. The general thesis of this paper is that although the voluntary action is a more or less permanent feature of human community, the particular forms of the contemporary nonprofit organization and the third …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• LaBelle, Charboneé. Restrooms: Americans with Disabilities Act Cuts Through Red Tape
• Leonard, Kim. Ride Plan Set to Begin
• Stamper, John. December Graduates Will Have Lots of Elbow Room
• Hall, Jason. All Hours Must be Completed
• Student Government Association Didn’t Miss the Bus with Resolution
• McDonner, Michael. Labs Wrongly Used
• Browning, Michelle. Meat-centered Diet is Unhealthy One
• VanWinkle, Cara. Dorm Life Offers Little Discipline
• Latham, …

Flyer: Planned Parenthood Opening Celebration, November 20, 1996.

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Opening Celebration of Planned Parenthood of Northeast Florida. Wednesday, November 20, 1996.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Back, Shannon. Workers Fear Loss of Jobs – Dining Services
• LaBelle, Charboneé. A Moment of Closure – Morgan Violi
• Batcheldor, Matt. Western Price Tag Higher – Tuition
• Bookstore Privatization Needs Thought
• Avery, Shiloh. Bond Shouldn’t End – Kappa Sigma
• Brewer, Jerry. Beliefs Should Frame Everyone’s Life
• Robinson, George. Talk Shows Have Own Sick Humor
• Taylor, Saddler. Separatism is Racism
• Sewell, Steve. Racism Continues
• Lega, …

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

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WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Stamper, John. Morgan Violi’s Body Brought Home
• Brewer, Jerry. Knowledge Empowers – Million Man March
• Smith, Scheri. HIV Victim Finds Strength, Hope in Christianity – Steve Sawyer
• Lega, Stephen. Private Companies Change Bookstores
• Lega, Stephen. Western Looks at Bids – Bookstore (WKU)
• NCAA Violations Serious for All Athletes
• Simmons, Tawnya. Votes do Count
• Corbett, Charles. Learn from Our Wars
• Siria, Stephanie. Food Service Doesn’t …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Brewer, Jerry. March: Students Remember Meaning – Million Man March
• Stamper, John. Siren Stirs Up Campus – Tornados
• Hall, Jason. Racism Had Little Affect on Amendment Vote
• Craig, Ryan. Children’s Plays Offer More Than Entertainment
• Campus Should Heed Tornado Siren
• Taylor, Saddler. Writer Stereotyping
• Robinson, George. All Races Should Go Get on the Bus
• House, Jon. Greeks a Family
• Craig, Ryan. First Dates Plagued …

Memo: Honors Weekend November 8, 1996

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Memorandum to the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts from the Chairman and Chairman of the Special Events Committee regarding Honors Weekend December 6-8, 1996, Washington, D.C. Box: The Kennedy Center General Correspondence 1995-2001 News Clippings Folder: General Correspondence 1995-96

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Batchelor, Matt. Student Issues Key – Presidential Election
• Lega, Stephen. Bill Clinton Gets Four More
• Lucas, Fred. Ross Perot Helps Stall Bob Dole
• Hall, Jason. More Dumps Discovered on Western’s Farm
• Lega, Stephen & Fred Lucas. Regents Retreat to Talk of Future Goals, Policies
• No Matter Your Choice, Support President
• Zirnheld, Stephanie. Tired of Racist Articles
• Hutchins, Chris. Poems’ Verse Makes Student Curse
• Armstrong, …

Undergraduate Student Satisfaction With The Sociology Program At Portland State University, Katherine Sullivan

Dissertations and Theses

An examination of sociology student satisfaction levels is performed and an attempt is made to explain variations in degree program satisfaction. A comparison is made between current student and alumni regarding the coursework and experiences they feel should be offered in the undergraduate degree program in sociology at Portland State University (PSU). The study population consists of all PSU students who have obtained an undergraduate degree in sociology since the program's inception and all students currently attending PSU and majoring in sociology. The typical respondent is female (the ratio of females to males being higher for current students than for …

Discussion Paper Presenting A First Nation Environmental Vision Statement And Self-Government Implementation Strategy, N.A.

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Children: America's Greatest Natural Resource, Don P. Diffine Ph.D.

Belden Center Books

This book deals with two profound questions: First, "what can we do, in the name of Godly charity and true religion, to keep on providing help, assistance, support, love, care and nurturing for birthmothers? And second, "what can we also do to keep finding ways, in these complex legal times, that such children can continue to fill the aching voids in the hearts of other childless couples?"

Feminist Times November 1996, Feminist Times Editorial Board

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Top Ten Activities For Young Children And Dads, Glen F. Palm

Child and Family Studies Faculty Publications

This handout was part of the November Methods & Materials section published by Family Information Services (Minneapolis, MN) and here published with their generous permission..

Seyyed Hossein Nasr And Ziauddin_Sardar On Islam And Science: Marginalisation Or Modernization Of A Religious Tradition, Leif Stenberg

Faculty & Staff Publications

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Implementation And Evaluation Of Parental Involvement Programs, Cindy Tucker Harbour

Graduate Theses

This report examines many recent cultural and family unit changes that have affected the home-school relationship. It addresses reasons for implementing parental involvement, the different programs available and assessment procedures. There are several key components in a parental involvement program: promoting parents as educators, training teachers to cooperate with families, promoting cooperation among families, involving the larger community and presenting family learning activities. These aspects have shown significant benefits to school staff members, students, and parents. How these relate to each other, identifies the positive expectation of the responsibility of education for all concerned. There are a variety of ways …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• LaBelle, Charboneé. T-Shirts Signify Pain of Violence – Clothesline Project
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Stumping in the Park – Tipper Gore
• Lucas, Fred. Women’s Roles Increasing
• Filter Through Muddy Campaigns
• DeArmond, Allison. Thanks to Michelle Browning
• Simmons, Darryn. War Approaching Between the Races
• Baker, Emily. Comedian Dampens School Spirit, Event – Vic Henley
• Gailor, Andrew. Steve Beshear for Students
• Melton, Shana. Greeks About Bonds
• Lucas, Fred. …

Ua12/2/1 People, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring these articles:

• Struck, Angela. Game Master – Eck Branham
• Cravens, Jayne. Heart of the Art – Ron Estes
• Humphreys, Mack. A Western Timeline 1906-1986
• Turner, Todd. The Main Drag – Terry Lindsey, Drag Racing
• Are You Well-Red? – WKU Trivia

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• VanWinkle, Cara. Group Mourns Its Loss – Kappa Sigmas
• Back, Shannon. A Step Above the Rest – African American Greeks
• Lega, Stephen. Third Party Provides an Alternative for Voters
• Hall, Jason. Diddle: Dedication Continues Despite Rain – E.A. Diddle Memorial Park
• Stamper, John. Student Worker, 48, Dies After Apparent Heart Attack in Garrett – Jerry Kelly
• Speakers on Campus Add Spice
• Westwood, Thomas. More …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Stamper, John. DUI: Law Puts Brakes on Underage Drinking
• Lucas, Fred. Students Break Stereotypes of Voter Apathy
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Effects of Childhood Abuse Often Perpetuate Cycle
• Davis, Rochelle. Temple Grandin Succeeds Despite Living with Autism
• New DUI Law Unfair to Those Under Age
• Bryant, Betty. Student Perseveres
• Lott, Charles. Parking No Problem at Health Service
• Simmons, Darryn. Interracial Dating Should be From Heart
• Brewer, …

Ua12/2/1 Homecoming 10.26.96, Wku Student Affairs

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Homecoming 10.26.96 special College Heights Herald section regarding homecoming activities.

• Lega, Stephen. Induction to Honor Alumni with Various Achievements
• Brewer, Jerry. Hilltoppers Made Wish on Clem Haskins’ Shooting Star
• Hall, Jason. Park Dedication Recaptures ‘Legend’ of E.A. Diddle
• Leonard, Kim. Student Government Association Has Grown in 30 Years
• VanWinkle, Cara. Greeks Pair Up to Compete in House Decoration Contest
• Medley, Joe. A Sports Writer’s Memoirs
• Mayo, Travis. Homecoming – Without the Sparks
• Stadium Reminder of L.T. Smith’s Legacy
• Back, Shannon. Greeks Step Forward to Show Off Hard Work, Pride
• Finch, Mike. Former NFL Player Dave Carter Reminisces About Western Days …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• VanWinkle, Cara. Kappa Sigmas Banned – Hazing
• Stamper, John. Girl’s Body Found – Morgan Violi
• VanWinkle, Cara. Meeting’s Legality Raises Questions – Kappa Sigma
• Hall, Jason. Finance: Candidates Sing Same Song on Student Issues
• Hazing is Intolerable
• Moats, Bill. Apology in Order
• Shannon, Rick. Michelle Browning, Jack Kevorkian Are Both Wrong
• Brewer, Jerry. Negro National Anthem Should be Appreciated by All
• Brown, Karen. City …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason. Debate Panel Proclaims Bob Dole Victor
• Lega, Stephen. Plan’s Revision on Hold – Desegregation Working Group
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Protective Orders Help Victims of Domestic Abuse
• Mayo, Travis. Dean Brings South Africa to Western – Howard Bailey
• Students Need Both Sides to Make Choice
• Sudborough, Gary. CIA Not Doing Job
• Longwell, Tom. Don’t Attack Religion
• Browning, Michelle. People Have Right to Quality of …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason. Jack Kemp Pushes Tax Cut
• Blanford, Scarlet. One World Many Cultures, No Barriers – International Festival
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Coming Out Day Stresses Diversity and Education
• Stamper, John. Vigil Stirs Haunting Memories – Alcohol Awareness Week
• Hall, Jason. Committee to Investigate Dumping – WKU Farm
• Student Government Association Resolution Needs Student Support
• Bell, Thomas. Constitution Protects Freedom of Religion
• Carr, Kip. Thanks to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason & John Stamper. Battle for the 1996 Ballot
• Lucas, Fred. Jack Kemp to Rally Students Today
• Lega, Stephen. Buddhist Choir: When You Hear It, You’ll Know – International Festival
• Blandford, Scarlet. Bowling Green Tastes International Flavor
• Domestic Violence a Reality
• Dicker, Regina. Parking a Hassle, Guide is Needed
• Holloway, Todd. Commentary Wrong
• Leonard, Kim. Reward Judge for Doing Good – Joe Huddleston …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason. Farm’s Dumped Chemicals Identified
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Departments to Determine Wage Increase
• Lega, Stephen. Campus Bookstore May Go Private
• Students Make a Difference by Voting
• Bussey, Charles. Debate Nothing New
• Ashworthe, Michael. Stories Appreciated
• Mutter, Sharon. Aging is Different for Every Person
• Flanagan, Beth. Church, State Don’t Mix Well
• Simmons, Darryn. Crack: Government to Blame
• Owens, Gina. Congress Bill Serves No Purpose
• Bradley, …

Service-Learning In One State: Results Of The North Carolina Service-Learning Inventory, Diane C. Calleson, Lani G. Parker, Robert C. Serow

Service Learning, General

Recent years have seen greatly expanded interest in service-learning among educators at both the K-12 and college levels. By most accounts, the initiation of service-learning programs and courses has come about in response to a recognized need to provide more effective citizenship education and to do a better job of preparing young people to be active members of their communities (see, for example, Barber). What is less clear, however, is the overall shape and substance of these programs. Because service-learning usually has a strong local component, not very much is known of the broader patterns and trends at the national …

Community Service Learning As Democratic Education In South Africa And The United States, Meta Mendel-Reyes, Jeremy Weinstein

International Service Learning & Community Engagement

This paper describes the development of the first community service learning program for democratic education in South Africa. The Democracy Education Project, which is based on Swarthmore College's innovative Democracy Project, was designed and implemented by a Swanhmore College student working with a high school in a Black community near CapeTown. This case study demonstrates that the successful transposition of a model of community service learning from one country to another requires recognizing the complex relationships among history and culture, and theories and practices of democratic education. It is also crucial to involve the new community as an equal partner …