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Insisting On Inquiry, Alisa Solomon

Center for LGBTQ Studies (CLAGS)

This special CLAGS newsletter goes to press exactly one month after hijackers rammed jets into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and aimed for a third target before being brought down in the fields of Pennsylvania. In the days immediately following the attacks, pundits, politicians and plain folks asserted that our lives in America had been changed forever. Certainly all of us at CLAGS have been stunned and shaken. Gathering for our first board meeting of the year just days later, we expressed our grief, confusion, anxieties, and fears. Like everyone, no doubt, we questioned the meaning and purpose …

Homicides Of Children And Youth., David Finkelhor, Richard Ormrod

Crimes Against Children Research Center

Provides a statistical portrait of juvenile homicide victimization by drawing on FBI and other data. As part of OJJDP's Crimes Against Children Series, the Bulletin offers detailed information about overall crime patterns and victim age groups. Specific types of juvenile homicide, including maltreatment homicides, abduction homicides, and school homicides, are discussed in further detail. The Bulletin also explores initiatives designed to prevent homicides of children and youth.

Using Intermediary Structures To Support Families: An International Comparison Of Practice In Child Protection, Nancy Colleen Freymond

Partnerships for Children and Families Project

Responses to child maltreatment can be conceptualized as a continuum, ranging from a welfare-oriented approach on one end, to a legalistic emphasis at the other end. By shifting attention to structures existing at the welfare end of the continuum, this paper endeavours to look beyond the approaches of investigation and legal processing, currently emphasized in Ontario’s approach to child welfare. This paper examines how intermediary structures and roles in various international settings are constructed to offer support to families and children. Intermediary judicial and professional roles found in European child welfare systems will be discussed. In addition, the paper will …

Geek Culture: An Annotated Interdisciplinary Bibliography, William L. Svitavsky

Reconstruction: Studies in Contemporary Culture

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In recent years, there have been numerous studies on science fiction fans, role-playing games, comic book fans, and the culture of those strongly interested in computers. When a study profiles a group engaged in one of these activities, it is not unusual for the group's participation in the other activities to be mentioned as well. In popular culture (as opposed to studies of popular culture), this overlap has been recognized all along. Each of these groups has been ridiculed as geeks or nerds, and each has subverted those terms into proud self-identification. In his work on media fandom, …

The State Of The Region: Hampton Roads 2001, James V. Koch, Vinod Agarwal, Rob Baade, John R. Broderick, Michael Clemons, Steve Daniel, Jeffrey Harlow, Wil King, Sharon Lomax, Deborah L. Miller, Jim Oliver, Ken Plum, Wayne Talley, Gilbert Yochum

Economics Faculty Books

This is Old Dominion University's second annual "State of the Region" Report. While it represents the work of many individuals connected in various ways to the university, the Report does not constitute an "official" viewpoint of the University, or it's president, Dr. Roseann Runte.

This year's Report was produced with the goal of making Hampton Roads an even better place to live. Those who know and love the region of Hampton Roads frequently boast of its numerous strengths and successes, but we do so with the understanding that it would be possible for us to improve the region's performance in …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hall, Rex. Insurance Premiums to Increase
• Shinall, Dave. Gables Apartment Fire Leaves 46 Homeless
• Hoang, Mai. Newest Ombudsman Appointed – Sonya Gray
• Dittmeier, Kate. TVs Removed from Dorm Lobbies to Cut Noise Level
• Lord, Joseph. Terrorist Attack may Alter Debate Topic – Forensics Team
• USA, Hilltoppers Are On in the Same – Homecoming
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: War Against Terrorism
• Glaser, Joe. War: What Is It Good For? – 9/11 Attack
• Tucker, Kyle. Beware: Sleeping Giant Now Awake – 9/11 Attack
• Brazley, Erin. Safety Walk Finds Poor Lighting …

Gender Politics In Massachusetts: Progress For Paid Family Leave, Elizabeth A. Sherman

New England Journal of Public Policy

Advances in the educational and occupational status of women in the United States over the past quarter century have greatly expanded the participation of women in the workforce. However, economic and social changes in women’s lives have put pressure on traditional family roles and on the political system to respond to the problems families face balancing work and family responsibilities. Initiatives for paid family leave in Massachusetts reflect the newfound political strength of women in politics — as leaders of political organizations, as elected officials, and as voters — and the willingness of the state’s political elite to grapple with …

Flower Power: Lucile Belen And The Politics Of Integrity, Marcy Murninghan

New England Journal of Public Policy

Those who decry the character and quality of our political leadership — usually for good reason — often fail to present us with an alternative, or remind us of those whose public trust has been both well earned and well served. This article does the latter, profiling Lucile Belen, a Midwestern politician who has carried on a legendary family tradition of service that continues to inspire. Her entire life has been lived in democracy’s shadow, working to improve her community as a politician, businesswoman, and civic leader. In many respects, it is also the story of the evolution of public …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hall, Rex. Western Files Suit Over Collegiate Health Care
• Clark, Ryan. Photographers Find Strength, Sorrow – 9/11 Attacks
• Hoang, Mai. International Students Still Feel Safe
• Science Day Scheduled for Friday
• Omega Phi Alpha Meeting Today
• Lord, Joseph. High School Scholars Day Friday
• Lord, Joseph. Response Team Created to Keep Wires Intact – Infrastructure
• Loyal, Taylor. Terrorist Attacks Affect Swimmers – Julia Van Antwerp
• Voices Carry from the Hill – 9/11 Attack Vigil
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Why? 9/11 Attack
• Kirchmeyer, Richard. College Heights Herald Dropped the Ball – …

Impact – Information Management, Public Access, Community Transformation: Year One Evaluation Report, September 1, 2000 Through August 31, 2001, Oscar Gutierrez, John Mcgah, Donna H. Friedman

Center for Social Policy Publications

The goals of the IMPACT project are “to improve access to and delivery of human services for low-income residents, strengthen community planning and resource allocation, and enhance understanding of how data on homelessness can be gathered and aggregated on local and national levels to accurately capture the scope of the problem and the effectiveness of efforts to ameliorate it.”

The first year of the IMPACT project was one of infrastructure development in a broad sense. It involved primarily the development and modification of innovative information technology tools as well as the identification, selection and deployment of other information systems designed …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Warren, Brandy. Unwritten Guidelines Changing; Attempts at Written Policy Fail – Alcohol
• Hall, Rex. Administrators Will Try to Stop Underage Drinking at Tailgating – Alcohol
• Dawes, Jennifer. Western Takes Lead in Energy Conservation
• Compton, Michael. World Wrestling Federation Tags out, Fans Stunned.
• Lord, Joseph. Olive Garden Closes, Smokey Bones Coming
• Look Out Washington, D.C. the Toppers Are Coming – Lobbying
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon – Big Red Bucks
• Bold Teachers Make the Hill a Cooler Place – Shelly Arsneault
• Corbin, Brett. You Clean, I’ll Write
• Corbin, Brett. Parking Patrols …

Realities Of Rape: Of Science And Politics, Causes And Meanings, Owen D. Jones

Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications

This review essay discusses the book A Natural History of Rape: Biological Bases of Sexual Coercion, by Randy Thornhill and Craig Palmer (MIT Press, 2000). The essay builds on work previously appearing in Owen D. Jones, Sex, Culture, and the Biology of Rape: Toward Explanation and Prevention, 87 Cal. L. Rev. 827 (1999) and Owen D. Jones, Law and the Biology of Rape: Reflections on Transitions, 11 Hastings Women's Law Journal 151 (2000).

Public Perceptions Of Genetically Engineered Foods: Playing God Or Trusting Science, Michael D. Mehta

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

The author considers whether levels of religiosity or scientism affect public perceptions of genetically engineered foods.

Rural Independent Living: Model Outreach Strategies, Tom Seekins Ph.D., University Of Montana Rural Institute

Independent Living and Community Participation

In earlier research (Centers for Independent Living: Rural and Urban Distribution of Centers for Independent Living, 1999), we reported on five major models of Center for Independent Living (CIL) service provision, including “standard CILs,” “satellites,” “branch offices,” “outreach offices,” and others. These “other” approaches reflect a variety of the strategies CILs use to provide services and supports in rural and remote areas. How to provide rural IL services is an important question, since about 40 percent of U.S. counties – mostly rural – lack access to CILs. Further, the goal of achieving universal access is still elusive, despite the efforts …

Affirmative Action: An Analysis Of Aa/Eeo Officers' Perceptions Of Campus Policies In The University Of Missouri System, Shawn Woodhouse

The Qualitative Report

This study sought to explore the perceptions of affirmative action officers in the University of Missouri System. Each affirmative action officer on the four University of Missouri campuses participated in an electronic or personal interview in which they responded to eight questions regarding the implementation of affirmative action policies on their respective campuses. A comparison of the officer responses revealed that each university complies with federal affirmative action guidelines, but some of the institutions in the system developed additional strategies to attract minority faculty candidates.

At A Glance: What We Know About The Effects Of Service-Learning On College Students, Faculty, Institutions And Communities, 1993- 2000: Third Edition, Janet Eyler, Dwight E. Giles Jr., Christine M. Stenson, Charlene J. Gray

Higher Education

"At A Glance" summarizes the findings of service-learning research in higher education over the past few years and includes an annotated bibliography. It is designed to provide a quick overview of where we are in the field today and a map to the literature.

At A Glance: What We Know About The Effects Of Service-Learning On College Students, Faculty, Institutions And Communities, 1993- 2000: Third Edition, Janet Eyler, Dwight E. Giles Jr., Christine M. Stenson, Charlene J. Gray

Bibliographies

"At A Glance" summarizes the findings of service-learning research in higher education over the past few years and includes an annotated bibliography. It is designed to provide a quick overview of where we are in the field today and a map to the literature.

Child As Father To The Man [Sic]: The Political Psychology Of Spanking, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes political psychological aspects of the ongoing controversy about the consequences of spanking as a child-rearing technique.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hall, Rex. Diddle Arena Raises Concern
• Dawes, Jennifer. Hammering Out the Details – Construction
• Lord, Joseph. Kappa Sigma Fraternity Returning to Hill
• Warren, Brandy. Engineers Finding a New Home
• Hoang, Mai. Plans Underway for Performing Arts Center – Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
• Arsonists At-Large Be on the Lookout
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Arsonists
• Cutting Through All the Big Red Hype – Mascots & Logos
• Shepherd, Justin. The Time for Self-Serving Is Now – Restaurant Work
• Hall, Rex. Five Diddle Arena Suites Still Open
• Holm, Hollan. Western Welcomes …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hall, Rex. Tuition Increase Boosts Faculty & Staff Pay
• Hightower, Kyle. Jack Harbaugh Signs New Contract
• Lord, Joseph. Super Size – McLean Hall
• Warren, Brandy. Two Students Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges – Derek Russell, John Hurley
• Warren, Brandy. Increased Enrollment Brings Excitement, Worries for Western
• If You Want to Learn, Then You Have to Pay – Tuition
• L&B. Editorial Cartoon re: New for 2002, Big Red
• Youngman, Sam. Hate Us? Love Us? Please, Write Us?
• Ragan, Jason. Small Changes Cause Big Complaints
• Hoang, Mai. Western to Negotiate for …

Democracy And Violence: A Review Of "The Democratic Experience And Political Violence", Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article is a book review of The Democratic Experience and Political Violence. The book was co-edited by David Rapoport, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles and Leonard Weinberg, Foundation Professor of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Ua12/2/1 View Of The Hill, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Welcome to campus issue of the College Heights Herald. Articles:

• Ransdell, Gary. Letter to Students
• Campus Map
• Newcomer Information
• Shepherd, Justin. International Center Brings Worlds Together on the Hill
• Batcheldor, Matt & Kate Corcoran. To Hill & Back – Physical Fitness
• University Services
• Ashford, Tina. Packing for the Hill
• Associated Press Honors Broadcasters
• Steel Bridge Team 26^th – Engineering
• Loyal, Taylor. Freshmen Take on Loneliness but Hill Will Win in the End
• Compton, Michael. Win, Lose or Socialize
• Warren, Brandy. Be Patient: Construction is Here to Stay
• Shepherd, Justin. If You’re Passionate About It, Get Involved
• Local Churches
• Mills, …

Quality Of Life As Defined By Chinese Americans With Disabilities: Implications For Rehabilitation Services, Nan Zhang Hampton, Vickie Chang

Institute for Asian American Studies Publications

We hypothesized that Chinese Americans with disabilities may remain culturally attached to their ancestors' homeland and this cultural attachment may have influences on the concept of Quality of Life (QOL). That is, QOL may be perceived, by Chinese Americans with disabilities, not only as an individual's satisfaction with his or her life, but also the person's fulfillment of his or her responsibilities to his or her family and community. Of course, this hypothesis needs to be examined. Such an investigation may provide rehabilitation counselors with insights into the meaning of QOL from the viewpoint of Chinese Americans with disabilities. It …

Football Yobbery: The Social Organization Of European Soccer, Pakky M. Gerkin

Masters Theses

This study is an investigation of European football fans, known as hooligans. For this research, I went to the European Football Championships in the summer of 2000. During a two-month field research project, I observed the soccer games and the many fans who gathered for the tournament. In the course of the research, I spoke with several individuals and explored the existing literature in the sociology of sport. This work has been created through a combination of my own ethnographic work, and an extensive literature review. I have attempted to interweave both my own experiences and those of others to …

“Welcome To Prime-Time, Bitch”: The Nightmare On Elm Street Film Series And The Social Problematic Of Mediated Quasi-Interaction, Jason Rapelje

Masters Theses

This thesis explores how scenes of conflict within the "Nightmare on Elm Street" film series articulate four problematic characteristics of mediated quasi-interaction. The exploration is achieved partly by turning these four problematic characteristics into four "metaphorical anxiety themes," the occurrence of which is kept track of as they appear within the conflict scenes. Afterward, select scenes of conflict are reinterpreted based around the concept of "pseudo-ontology," which is used to uncover the ideological significance of the main characters' actions. Overall, the findings display that the films' articulation of the four metaphorical anxiety themes, alone and in combination, decrease …

The Child Care Problem For Low-Income Working Families, Jean Kimmel

Reports

No abstract provided.

Student Survey Of Information Technology, Wku Information Technology, Richard Kirchmeyer

Board of Regents Documents

Survey of 400 WKU students about information technology used in strategic operations planning for Information Technology. The survey attempted to determine the depth and breadth of student computer use and knowledge of a variety of hardware and software. The report was presented to the WKU Board of Regents at the August 17, 2001 meeting.

Lgbt Studies: Past, Presences And Futures, Richard M. Juang

Center for LGBTQ Studies (CLAGS)

When I rolled out of bed at 4 am on April 20 to make the trip to New York for "Futures of the Field: Building LGBT Studies into the 21st Century University," the idea of discussing institutionalization was less than appealing. In a time of staff cutbacks, increasing courseloads and notoriously poor job markets, going back to sleep seemed a much better idea.

Technology As A Mirror, Judith A. Ramaley

Higher Education

IN CYBERSPACE instructors are more exposed, vulnerable, and less able to retain a veil of superior knowledge and expertise that has given scholars a sense of identity. We can, however, deepen our understanding, authentically practice the disciplines that we love, and enter new relationships to the learners who entrust themselves to our care. This I learned from faculty I consulted at the University of Vermont. And this is how technology can influence--and further--the aims of education.

Ua11/1 Great Expectations, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter published by WKU Public Affairs regarding Western Kentucky University news and achievements.