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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs Jan 1976

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Leake, Betsy. Check-Cashing Site Will Open in Downing University Center
  • Budde, Neil. Board of Regents Delays Concert Appeals Action
  • Caudill, Tom. Scholarships: Are Students Needs Being Met?
  • Halicks, Richard. College Inn: Student Leases May Not Be Renewed After Spring
  • Budde, Neil. Regents Approve Spending of Surplus
  • Meal Ticket Sales Brisk
  • Police Will Enforce Campus Speed Limits
  • Harris, Roger & Alfina Mami. Associated Student Government Activities Funds in Healthy Condition
  • New Tenure Policy Offers Faculty Some Improvements
  • Opening Check-Cashing Service in Downing University Center is Commendable, …


Aoa: A Personal Approach To Environmental Education, Michael J. Naylon Jan 1976

Aoa: A Personal Approach To Environmental Education, Michael J. Naylon

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

MESFI (Minnesota Environmental Sciences Foundation, Inc.) is field testing materials for a community-based environmental course of study. Program emphasis includes clarification of values and examination of logistics necessary to the maintenance of communities in order that they might meet social needs. The approach is individualized, providing a means of studying the impact of one's lifestyle on the environment. Emphasis is placed on development of case studies, small group discussion, and cooperative problem-solving. Use of graphics as a form of summary is stressed. The Area of Affect (AOA) is a method of mapping participant activity, range or environmental impact within the …


An Analysis Of Cynicism Within Law Enforcement, Ervin G. Bublitz Jan 1976

An Analysis Of Cynicism Within Law Enforcement, Ervin G. Bublitz

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

An investigation and analysis of the concept of cynicism as part of a social process involving other sociological variables within two law enforcement agencies was undertaken. The major theoretical contention of this study was that within the law enforcement setting one consequence of employing certain organizational control mechanisms has been an accompanying generation of social strain relative to such control mechanisms. The Niederhoffer scale was employed as an objective measure of cynicism. Extended interviews were conducted with those who scored high on the cynicism scale. Two major sources of social strain were indicated by the interview responses: (a) the area …


Lucille Vinyard Journal 1976, Lucille Vinyard Jan 1976

Lucille Vinyard Journal 1976, Lucille Vinyard

Lucille Vinyard Journal Collection

No abstract provided.


Protecting The Appalachian Trail In Maine, University Of Maine At Portland - Gorham Jan 1976

Protecting The Appalachian Trail In Maine, University Of Maine At Portland - Gorham

Maine Collection

Protecting the Appalachian Trail In Maine

A Handbook Compiled by the Allagash Environmental Institute, Center for Research & Advanced Study, University of Maine Portland - Gorham, 1976.

Directed & edited by Patricia Solotaire.

Contents: The Project Itself / The History of Trail Agreements in Maine / The Landowner's Duty to Hikers and Campers / History and Description of the Statutory Protection of the Appalachian Trail / An Overview of Tax Considerations / Land Protection Devices / Using the Information / Bibliography / Footnotes / Appendices


Ua3/4/9 Scrapbook Vi, Part 2, Wku President's Office - Downing Aug 1975

Ua3/4/9 Scrapbook Vi, Part 2, Wku President's Office - Downing

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook regarding WKU administration, history, faculty, staff and students for period August 1974 to August 1975 compiled by the president's office.


Action Learning In Minnesota, Dan Conrad, Diane Hedin Jan 1975

Action Learning In Minnesota, Dan Conrad, Diane Hedin

School K-12

This publication describes over 100 activity-oriented programs in which students learn through a combination of direct experience and associated instruction or reflection. Students are involved in cross-age tutoring, community services, on-the-job work experiences, foreign or domestic travel with an organized group, political campaigns, field trips, art show-productions, movie making, and still photography. Information was gathered in the spring of 1975 when the Student Community Involvement Project of the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals sent out a questionnaire to all secondary schools in the state to determine how many of them had adopted action learning. …


Lucille Vinyard Journal 1974, Lucille Vinyard Jan 1974

Lucille Vinyard Journal 1974, Lucille Vinyard

Lucille Vinyard Journal Collection

No abstract provided.


From Portland To The Pacific: An Environmental Studies Tour Via The Wilson River Highway, John O. Dart Sep 1973

From Portland To The Pacific: An Environmental Studies Tour Via The Wilson River Highway, John O. Dart

Occasional Papers in Geography

Occasional Papers in Geography Publication No. 2

This field guide is the outgrowth of several years experience conducting field courses in conservation and environment and the recognition that little has been prepared for this area through which thousands of Oregonians travel each year, particularly during the summer season.


Lucille Vinyard Journal 1973, Lucille Vinyard Jan 1973

Lucille Vinyard Journal 1973, Lucille Vinyard

Lucille Vinyard Journal Collection

No abstract provided.


Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 41, No. 5, Wku Alumni Association Oct 1972

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 41, No. 5, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

  • Morris, Richard. Summer Song: My Old Kentucky Arterburn - Dannie Arterburn
  • Grace, Randall. Summer Job: More Than Mussels
  • Conway, Sheila. Summer Change: The Old Training School Takes a New Lease
  • Dickey, Debbie. Summer Study: Young Editors at Work - Journalism
  • Taylor, James. Summer Trek: Camping Out in Mid-America - Geography & Geology
  • Hardin, Henry. Academic Services Strive for Better Educational Support
  • Hardin, Henry. Where Some of It Comes from . . .
  • Tyler, Sara. A New Look for Old Stuff - WKU Archives
  • Just, Paul. Remember When: Flashback to '61-'62
  • Peckenpaugh, Leo. College …


Children's Awareness Of Environmental Pollution, Carol A. Darling May 1972

Children's Awareness Of Environmental Pollution, Carol A. Darling

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine children's awareness of environmental pollution and the effect of environmental education on the awareness of preschool children.

Data for this study were collected by individually interviewing 20 preschool, 20 first grade and 20 third grade children. These 60 children were presented 15 colored slides and 9 words denoting various types of pollution and environmental symbols and slogans. The slides varied from litter on a beach, chimneys emitting black smoke, and polluted water to such environmental symbols as Smokey Bear, Johnny Horizon, and Woodsy Owl. In addition, the environmental symbols were also presented …


Lucille Vinyard Journal 1972, Lucille Vinyard Jan 1972

Lucille Vinyard Journal 1972, Lucille Vinyard

Lucille Vinyard Journal Collection

No abstract provided.


Lucille Vinyard Journal 1971, Lucille Vinyard Jan 1971

Lucille Vinyard Journal 1971, Lucille Vinyard

Lucille Vinyard Journal Collection

No abstract provided.


Lucille Vinyard Journal 1970, Lucille Vinyard Jan 1970

Lucille Vinyard Journal 1970, Lucille Vinyard

Lucille Vinyard Journal Collection

No abstract provided.


An Inventory Of Urban-Related Courses In The University Of Nebraska System, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar) Jan 1970

An Inventory Of Urban-Related Courses In The University Of Nebraska System, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

Publications

An inventory of urban-related courses, programs and activities at the Lincoln campus.


Atlanta Service-Learning Conference Report, Southern Regional Education Board Jan 1970

Atlanta Service-Learning Conference Report, Southern Regional Education Board

Conference Proceedings

Persons concerned with both higher education and community service came together in mid-1969 to discuss the pros and cons of service-learning programs and to determine the need for such programs. The participants at the conference recommended: (1) that colleges and universities encourage student community service, assist in assuring disciplined learning as part of this service, and award academic recognition for the learning acquired by students in service projects; (2) that federal, regional, and state and local governments, colleges and universities, and private organizations provide opportunities and supply the funds required for as many students as are needed and are willing …


Designer's News May 19, 1969, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives May 1969

Designer's News May 19, 1969, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

The Designer's News was a student-run weekly newspaper published in the late 1960s. The issue of May 19-25, 1969 featured an article about the RISD Landscape Architecture department's study to save Block Island, RI. There also was an interview with John Torres about summer programs at RISD and at a school in Vermont, and an article about a RISD photo student who taught local pre-teens about photography. Also included was an article about the Rhode Island Art Festival and some RISD students who were volunteering their time to help.


Designer's News May 5, 1969, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives May 1969

Designer's News May 5, 1969, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

The Designer's News was a student-run weekly newspaper published in the late 1960s. The issue of May 5, 1969 is the first issue and features an introduction to the publication, along with articles on COLAB II, a new student show opening at Carr House, a speech given by union organizer Carl Braden, and an alumni seminar event on "art and censorship."


Lucille Vinyard Daily Reminder 1968, Lucille Vinyard Jan 1968

Lucille Vinyard Daily Reminder 1968, Lucille Vinyard

Lucille Vinyard Journal Collection

No abstract provided.


Lucille Vinyard Field Notes Summer 1966, Lucille Vinyard Jan 1966

Lucille Vinyard Field Notes Summer 1966, Lucille Vinyard

Lucille Vinyard Journal Collection

No abstract provided.


Lucille Vinyard Journal 1965, Lucille Vinyard Jan 1965

Lucille Vinyard Journal 1965, Lucille Vinyard

Lucille Vinyard Journal Collection

No abstract provided.


What Do Readers Really Want?, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia Jan 1962

What Do Readers Really Want?, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

THE Farm and Home section of the Journal of Agriculture has, for some years, provided articles aimed at helping or informing the farm housewife, concentrating on recipes, dressmaking and handicrafts.

In fact, what we want to know is: what do readers want?


Farm Family Housing Needs And Preferences In Nebraska, Virginia Y. Trotter, Margaret I. Liston Jun 1954

Farm Family Housing Needs And Preferences In Nebraska, Virginia Y. Trotter, Margaret I. Liston

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Research Bulletins

This bulletin reports the results of a survey of Nebraska farm family preferences, activities and possessions as they are related to housing needs. The study was part of a cooperative research project for the improvement of farm family housing in the North Central Region. The purpose of the study in Nebraska was three-fold: (1) To interpret the housing needs of farm families of the state in terms of: (a) some of the physical characteristics of the farm dwellings currently occupied; (b) features farm families would like in a new house if they were building one; (c) activities carried on in …


A Half Century Of Federal Probation And Parole, Charles H. Z. Meyer Jan 1952

A Half Century Of Federal Probation And Parole, Charles H. Z. Meyer

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

No abstract provided.


Is There Evidence Of A Physical Basis For Criminal Behavior, William B. Tucker Jan 1940

Is There Evidence Of A Physical Basis For Criminal Behavior, William B. Tucker

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

No abstract provided.


Recent Tendencies In Criminological Research In Germany, Nathaniel Cantor Jan 1937

Recent Tendencies In Criminological Research In Germany, Nathaniel Cantor

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

No abstract provided.


Economic Aspects Of The Boulder Canyon Project, Leonard Mckaig Jan 1929

Economic Aspects Of The Boulder Canyon Project, Leonard Mckaig

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The recent passage of the Swing-Johnson bill by Congress and its approval by the President has been the signal for a general rejoicing throughout the West, and especially in Southern California, the section to be meet directly benefited by this legislation. There has been a widespread feeling that the long fight for Federal development of this great western river is over, and that we may begin shortly to realize some concrete returns upon our investment. Press reports indicate that many are already seeking work on the construction of the dam at Black Canyon, in anticipation of the immediate launching of …


Part 07 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir Jul 1908

Part 07 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir

John Muir Draft Autobiography, 1908

No abstract provided.


Part 03 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir Jul 1908

Part 03 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir

John Muir Draft Autobiography, 1908

No abstract provided.