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Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.

The College Of Health & Human Services [Annual Report], Wku College Of Health & Human Services, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean

College of Health & Human Services Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua42/1 Wku Winter Term, Wku Summer Sessions & Winter Term

WKU Administration Documents

Annual report of the WKU Winter Term giving a summery of course enrollments, college data, course section information and marketing efforts.

2011-2012 Catalog, Wku Graduate School

Graduate School

Graduate School catalog regarding admissions, curriculum and policies.

Ua77/1 Alumni Relations Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications created by and about Alumni Relations. This series includes newsletters, magazines and brochures. See UA77.4 for publications created by alumni chapters.

Chhs December/January E-Newsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor, Wku College Of Health & Human Services

College of Health & Human Services Publications

No abstract provided.

Longitudinal, Diet-Induced Weight Gain Is Associated With Increased Blood Monocytes And Reduced Tlr4 Expression, Kelley Strohacker, Richard J. Simpson, Katie C. Carpenter, Whitney L. Breslin, Brian K. Mcfarlin

International Journal of Exercise Science

Excessive weight gain increases systemic inflammation resulting in increased disease risk. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) reportedly mediates increases in inflammation; however, its role has not been fully evaluated. Objective. The purpose of this study was to determine the longitudinal effect of diet-induced weight gain on blood monocyte concentration and cell-surface TLR4 expression. Research Methods & Procedures. Male CD-1 mice were randomly assigned to high-fat (HF, n = 12) or low-fat (LF, n = 13) groups. Non-lethal, saphenous vein blood samples were collected at 0, 4, 8 and 12 weeks of treatment. Three-color flow cytometry was used to measure monocyte (CD11b+/CD14+) …

Objective And Subjective Assessments Of ‘Normal’ Walking Pace, In Comparison With That Recommended For Moderate Intensity Physical Activity, Kathryn L. Taylor, Claire Fitzsimons, Nanette Mutrie

International Journal of Exercise Science

Abstract Despite its common application and widely reported health benefits, walking, in relation to pace and intensity, is under-researched. Few studies have addressed whether people normally walk at a pace which meets the public health recommendations for moderate intensity physical activity (1.34-1.79 ms-1) and there is no known research on individuals’ perceptions of factors which influence walking pace. This study aimed to objectively assess if participants were reaching the pace required for moderate intensity physical activity during ‘normal’ walking. This was examined via a Global Positioning System (GPS) over a 1 km outdoor walk and a timed 150 m trial. …

Ua3/9 Wku Organizational Structure, July 1, 2010, Western Kentucky University

Presidential Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua35/11 Arête May 2010, Honors College

Arête: Honors College at WKU Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Simpson, Mandy. Topperette Changes Bring Costs, Benefits
• Barczak, Mary. Dried Up: Four Bars Make One Last Call Over Weekend – Froggy’s Pizza, Brewing Company, Good Tymes 2, Three Brothers
• Harris, Shakia. Student Reflects on New Admissions Standards – Colby Moore
• Duvall, Tessa. Weekend Weather Continues to Affect Community – Flooding, Rain
• Mauser, Josh. A Thousand Words – Kentucky Derby
• Wilson, Laurel. University Lawsuits to Continue Over Summer – Junlian Zhang, Gina Brown, Clark Family, Elizabeth Esters, Discrimination, 1672 Normal Street
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: WKU Career Services …

Leveraging Online Learning Resources To Teach Core Research Skills To Undergraduates At A Diverse Research University, Brian K. Mcfarlin, Whitney L. Breslin, Katie C. Carpenter, Kelley Strohacker, Randi J. Weintraub

International Journal of Exercise Science

Int J Exerc Sci 3(2) : 49-54, 2010. Today’s students have unique learning needs and lack knowledge of core research skills. In this program report, we describe an online approach that we developed to teach core research skills to freshman and sophomore undergraduates. Specifically, we used two undergraduate kinesiology (KIN) courses designed to target students throughout campus (KIN1304: Public Health Issues in Physical Activity and Obesity) and specifically kinesiology majors (KIN1252: Foundations of Kinesiology). Our program was developed and validated at the 2nd largest ethnically diverse research university in the United States, thus we believe that it would be effective …

Annual Report, Western Kentucky University College Of Health & Human Services, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Wku College Of Health & Human Services

College of Health & Human Services Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua64 Newsletter For The College Of Education And Behavioral Sciences, Wku College Of Education & Behavioral Sciences

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Publications

No abstract provided.

Avery, James Russell, 1921-2018 (Sc 2128), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 2128. "My Story," the autobiography of James Russell Avery, a Hardin County native, prepared as a project of WKU gerontology student Shaylin Gimborys. Includes illustrations and genealogical information on the Avery family.

Consumer-Directed Health Insurance Vs. Managed Care: Analysis Of Health Care Utilization And Expenditure Incurred By Employees In A Rural Area, Cecilia M. Watkins, J. White, D. Duncan, D. Wyant, T. Nicholson, J. Khubchandani, C. Lakshminarayana

Public Health Faculty Publications

Consumer-Directed Health Plans (CDHPs) are proposed as an option to control healthcare costs. No research has addressed their applicability in rural settings. This study analyzes three years (2003–2005) of healthcare expenditure and utilization incurred by two employers and a national carrier providing data from a rural state, Kentucky. The study included two measures of expenditures (health care and prescription drugs) and three measures of utilization (physician visits, hospital admissions, and hospital inpatient days). In general, the CDHP successfully controlled the growth of medical costs. These findings suggest that CDHPs may be a viable alternative benefit structure for rural employers.

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.

Ua11/1 Public Affairs Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications created by and about WKU by the Public Affairs Department.

Adapting To Aging In Place: An Assessment Of Residential Living Facility Resident's Frequency Of Physical Activity, Maggie L. Roe

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Village Manor is medium sized independent retirement community in rural Kentucky. When the community was built in 1995, designers did not anticipate residents’ long term physical activity needs. In order to meet the needs of current and future residents, both resident physical activity levels and their expectations were examined. The Physical Activity Scale for Elderly (PASE) was administered (n = 23) to develop a profile of current physical activity. One focus group was held to develop themes relating to residents’ current physical activity program desires. Results showed that compared to the theoretical physical activity recommendations for this age group (mean …

Regular Physical Activity Is Correlated With A Reduced Frequency Of Senescent T-Lymphocytes In Middle-Aged Men, Guillaume Spielmann, Brian K. Mcfarlin, Paula J.W. Smith, Keith Guy, Richard J. Simpson

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

No abstract provided.

Ua35/11 Arête May 2009, Honors College

Arête: Honors College at WKU Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Power Training: Can It Improve Functional Performance In Older Adults? A Systematic Review, John Rice†, Justin Keogh‡

International Journal of Exercise Science

Older adults’ reduced performance in functional activities of daily living (ADL) such as gait, sit to stand or stair climbing may reflect age-related declines in muscular power more so than strength. Therefore, this review was conducted to determine if power training is effective in improving the functional ability of older adults, and if so, if it was more effective than strength training. The review was performed using Medline (PubMed), CINAHL, Sports Discus, ProQuest 5000 International and Google Scholar with the keywords “power training”, “older adult” and “elder” and all derivatives. Of the 12 eligible studies identified, nine also included a …

Ua35/1 Doers & Deeds Vol. 7, No. 10, Wku Provost

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the WKU Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs to highlight the activities of faculty, staff and alumni.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Howerton, Christina. Power Outages Bring Visitors to Bowling Green – Weather, Winter
• Threlkeld, Kohl. Caring in the Cold – William Rummage, Weather
• Burch, Aaron. Bread & Bagel Changes Ownership – Restaurants
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Changes Power – Kayla Shelton, Johnathon Boles
• McCrarey, Magen. Gatton Academy of Math & Science Student Honored – Dalton Hubble
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Winter Weather
• Under the Weather: Officials Should Consider Inclement Weather a Threat – Winter, Weather
• Comley, Justin. Western Should Take Preventive Measures – Winter Weather
• White, Lauren. …

Non Traditional Students: “Needs And Challenges”, Andrew S. Rash, Amanda J. Skinner, Dallas M. Cline, Kevin D. Blanch

The College Student Experience (CNS 572)

No abstract provided.

Ua23 The Spirit Of Engagement, Paul N. Markham, Leah Ashwill, Cheryl Kirby-Stokes, Aurelia Spaulding

ALIVE Center Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua35/1 Doers & Deeds Vol. 7, No. 4, Wku Provost

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the WKU Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs to highlight the activities of faculty, staff and alumni.

Post Winter Term Student Survey, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Survey of student opinions regarding the four week winter term offered in January 2008.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. President’s Letter
• Gift from Anthem Foundation Funds WKU Mobile Health Unit
• WKU Enrollment Increases to 19,761; Number of African-American First-time Freshmen Up 19.6%
• WKU Honors Bowling Green Family During Weekend Event – Tinius Family
• WKU Alum Harry Gray Honored as Outstanding Alumnus of Kentucky
• Alumni Association Enters Relationship with PartnersFirst
• HealthCo Corp. Opens World Headquarters in WKU Center
• Jarve Family Create Endowed Professorship in Honors
• Planned Giving Q&A on the Charitable Gift Annuity
• Private Support Enhances Capital Improvements at WKU
• Interfaith Chapel
• LaFantasie, Glenn. Why Are There No More Abraham Lincolns?
• Capitol Spotlight – …

Ua35/11 Arête December 2007, Honors College

Arête: Honors College at WKU Newsletter

No abstract provided.