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Ua19/16/1 Wku Football Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

1998 WKU football media guide.

Ua19/16/1 1998-99 Hilltopper Basketball, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

1998-99 men's basketball media guide produced by WKU Athletic Media Relations, includes athletic records and statistics, photographs, schedule and information regarding opponents.

Expenditures For Elective Fringe Benefits, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Report regarding payment of elective fringe benefits.

Kentucky Humanities Council Catalog 1998-1999, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Kentucky Humanities Council Catalog

The Kentucky Humanities Council is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities committed to providing programs and services that facilitate an understanding and appreciation of Kentucky’s cultural heritage and future. The Council’s program catalog features scholars from across the Commonwealth who make presentations on a myriad of humanities topics. Later, costumed actors, who delivered dramatic monologues about Kentucky’s famous, infamous, and composite personalities, were added. The catalog has gone by various titles over the years: Kentucky Humanities Resource Center, Kentucky Humanities Council Speakers Bureau, Whole Humanities Catalog, and Humanities Catalog. This …

Industrial Resources: Henderson County - Henderson, Kentucky Library Research Collection

Henderson County

"Resources for Economic Development: Henderson, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Division of Research in cooperation with Henderson Economic Development Council, 1998. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, Labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets and climate.

Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association

Student Organizations

Scrapbook documenting 1998 of the Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association at WKU. People included in the scrapbook are: Robyn Alsup, Ellen Bailey, Courtney Buchanan, Leslie Carter, Matthew Clemons, Julie Forgie, Yvette Glazer, Wendy Grant, Melissa Haynes, Jennifer Lewis, Robyn Ledbetter, Gina Lehman, Karen Maddox, Lana McDonald, Kristi Myers, Janet Offutt, Mary Payne, Kimberly Peacher, Vanessa Petty, Rhonda Raymer, Victoria Riley, Jaime Sandidge, Amy Shartzer and Anita White.

Autosomal Recessive Forms Of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, David N. Catlett

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is a rarely occurring disease not recognized in the past as a distinct entity. Prior to the advent of sophisticated molecular biology techniques in the early I 990s, precise diagnosis of the disease was impossible. However, identification of the altered proteins and underlying genetic defects has brought limb-girdle muscular dystrophy to the forefront of recent biomedical research. Many articles concerning the investigation into limb-girdle muscular dystrophy have been published in genetic and neuromuscular journals since 1992. These fmdings are individually significant, but only a few publications have compiled the results into a comprehensive article relating all past …

Ua1b4 1998 Faculty Awards, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

Program for 1998 WKU faculty awards.

Ua25/2 Connections, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff of WKU regarding personnel issues and benefits.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1998, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Administration Documents

Members of the 1998 dental hygiene class: Courtney Buchanon, Karen Maddox, Ellen Bailey, Lana McDonald, Robyn Ledbetter, Victoria Riley, Wendy Grant, Robyn Alsup, Jennifer Lewis, Yvette Glazer, Anita White, Kim Peacher, Matthew Clemons, Kimberly Payne, Allison Carter, Melissa Haynes, Julie Forgie, Rhonda Raymer, Janet Offutt, Vanessa Petty, Kristi Myers-Elwood, Jamie Sandidge-Metheny, Amy Shartzer and Gina Lehman.

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.

Ua12/8 Scrapbook, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook of public safety related clippings.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Stamper, John. Western Narrowing Field of Top Programs – Programs of Distinction
• Back, Shannon. Adult Day Care Center Seeking Private Partner
• Lynn, Kelley. Wish Lists: Gifts They Never Got – Christmas Presents
• Father to Face Murder Charge – Richard Figgs, Evan Figgs
• Beauties Prepare for Pageant – Black & Gold Beauty Pageant, Alpha Phi Alpha
• Phonathon Exceeds Goal – Institutional Advancement
• Back, Shannon. Ruling Called Censorship – College Heights Herald, Freedom of the Press
• Mains, Brian. Dorm Fire Leaves Students Sleepless – Poland Hall
• Back, Shannon. Regents to Hear …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding academic program review.

Ua25/2 Connections, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff of WKU regarding personnel issues and benefits.

Analysis Of The Ministerial Emphasis Survey Quantifying The Call Of The Church, Ray Doyel

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The expectations of a church for its minister are broad and difficult to define. These expectations are perhaps most intently examined when the church is seeking to replace a minister. It is during this time that the church may attempt to measure in some way the expectations of the congregation. These expectations may be studied from different perspectives, ranging from the effectiveness of the minister to the leadership style of the minister. This research examined the Ministerial Emphasis Survey which was used by a mainline, Protestant denomination during an actual minister search. The study included participants from the congregation, the …

Synchronizing Estrus And Improving Subsequent Production And Performance With Prostaglandin F2 Alpha And Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin, Bryan Kutz

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Two-hundred-seventy-two sows were utilized in two trials to evaluate the effects of prostaglandin and pregnant mare serum on reducing weaning to estrus interval, increasing the degree of estrus synchrony and improving fertility at estrus resulting in improved pregnancy rates and subsequent litter performance. Sows were randomly allotted to treatments. In trial 1, sows were assigned to one of three treatments: T1 (n=18; l0mg of PGF2α /hd 24-48 hrs. after parturition), T2 (n=20; lOmg of PGF 2 α /hd at weaning) and controls (n=20). No differences (P>.05) were observed for survival rate and 21D litter wt. among treated and the …

Patients' Attitudes Toward The Use Of Nurse Practitioners, Laurie Maxwell

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Since the advent of the role of nurse practitioner in the mid 1960s, nurse practitioners have practiced in traditional settings such as health departments, clinics, and physicians' offices. More recently, nurse practitioners have been utilized in non-traditional settings such as the emergency department. Some studies have been done that support the theory that nurse practitioners can function effectively in this setting; however additional studies are needed on this topic. The purpose of this study was to explore patients' attitudes toward the use of nurse practitioners and to determine what patient variables were related to these attitudes. More specifically, this study …

Development Of An Atmospheric Fluidized Bed Combustor (Afbc), William Orndorff

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The relatively recent interest in the U.S. in the development of atmospheric fluidized bed combustion (AFBC) has been preceded by two main factors. First of these is the ever present problem of acid rain and growing public support for cleaner burning fossil fuels. Second is the increasing demand on public landfills and subsequent need for burning of municipal solid waste. From these factors and their corresponding influences, Western Kentucky University has the impetus and has received the financial assistance necessary to build and develop a laboratory scale AFBC system. A brief history of the events leading to this development, as …

Ua11/1 On Campus. Vol. 7, No. 9, Wku University Relations

WKU Administration Documents

On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

• College News
• Sponsored Programs
• Hot off the Press
• Personnel File
• Coming Up - Calendar of Events

This issue includes articles:

• Governor Paul Patton Will Address Fall Commencement
• On the Road with President Gary Ransdell
• Five Named to Alumni Association Board
• Students Raise $470,000 During Annual Fund Phonathon
• BellSouth Grant Makes Education Connection
• Hughey, Aaron. The Myth of Internet Addiction

Faculty Salary Survey, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Report includes:

• All Ranked Personnel by High to Low Salary within Rank
• All Ranked Personnel by Salary within Rank within Department

Maternal Age: Influence On Length Of Gestation And Birth Weight, Charlotte Bratcher

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The findings indicated no significant differences among the age groups in relation to infant birth weight nor in relation to the risk factors of smoking, maternal weight gain, trimester of first entry into prenatal care, or marital status They did indicate a significant difference [F(2,85) = 4.1364, p < .05] between the oldest and the youngest group (CD = 3.37, a = .05) in relation to gestational length. These findings are significant for healthcare providers in rural areas, since much of the previous research had been done in highly urbanized or inner city settings.

Factors That Motivate Ymca Volunteers, Theresa Lubke

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is a not-for-profit organization that depends heavily on volunteers. As one of many such organizations, the YMCA must continually strive to find the best methods of recruiting and retaining volunteers. Although the field of psychology has done considerable research on what motivates people to engage in helping behavior and Volunteerism, there has been little applied research in this area. There appeared to be a lack of applicable research that would assist YMCA staff in their recruitment and development of volunteers. This present research focused on helping to fill that gap. The purpose of this …

A Statewide Survey Linking Assessment To Interventions: Assessing Teacher Awareness And Training Needs Related To Students With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Leann Pearson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The present study, using a survey questionnaire developed by Luckett (1996), was completed by 211 kindergarten through sixth grade teachers in 33 school districts across Kentucky. The sample consisted of regular education, special education, and Title One teachers with one to thirty-one years of experience. Educational backgrounds of the predominantly female sample ranged from bachelor's to doctoral degrees. The survey included four distinct sections. Participants were questioned about (a) knowledge level with respect to the diagnostic criteria and diagnostic labels for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, (b) intervention preferences for addressing ADHD student's behaviors in the classroom, (c) interventions which they would …

Characteristics And Resource Utilization Of Patients Of A Proprietary Home Health Agency In Rural South Central Kentucky, Linda Sewell

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The home health industry's introduction to managed care raises the prospect of reduced access to health care and poor outcomes for a vulnerable segment of our population—the rural elderly. Before effective intervention strategies can be accurately evaluated, a clearer picture of the sociodemographic features and home care service consumption is needed for this understudied group. The study was intended to provide a basis for future research into the evaluation of alternative methods of delivering effective care in terms of outcome and decreased cost for this population. A retrospective descriptive analysis was made of the patient record for the first six …

Personality Types Of Registered Nurses Employed In A Rural Community Hospital, Tina Snodgrass

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study was to identify the personality types of registered nurses in a rural community. An extensive literature review revealed that no studies, utilizing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to identify personality types, had been conducted with rural nurses. Jung's Psychological Type Theory was the theoretical framework for the study. The MBTI operationalizes Jung's theory and was utilized to determine the most frequently occurring personality types of the nurses. A descriptive study was conducted at a 68 bed acute care hospital. The sample consisted of 40 experienced registered nurses working in staff positions within the hospital. Sensing, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Lanter, Charlie. City, State to Help Search for Skywalk Money – University Boulevard
• Back, Shannon. Gary Ransdell to Take Helm Monday
• Moore, Leigh. Computer Literacy Class Considered – Information Technology
• Stamper, John. Taking the Gift of Money – WKU Foundation
• Reception for Gary Ransdell Planned
• WKYU-FM Fund Drive Raises $105,000
• Englert, Jennifer. Fitness Workshop in Preston Health & Activities Center Sunday, FiTOUR
• Computer Literacy Essential Part of Life – Information Technology
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Computer Literacy
• People Poll: Would A Computer Literacy Requirement Be Helpful to Students?
• Enyart, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Back, Shannon. Regents Approve Gary Ransdell Contract
• Siria, Stephanie. Festivities Bring Toppers Together – Homecoming
• Stamper, John. Council on Postsecondary Education Oks Journalism, Mass Media & Technology Building
• Stamper, John. Tuition Increase Rate Holds Steady
• Thomas Meredith Wins Alumni Award
• Scholarships Available – Multiple Sclerosis Association
• Regents Back Skywalk Plan – University Boulevard
• Stamper, John. Program Expectations Set – Journalism, Programs of Excellence
• Stamper, John. Commission Kills Landlord, Tenant Act – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, URLTA
• New Law Would Help Prevent Hazing Problem – Fraternities and Sororities …

The General Well-Being Of Recreational Drug Users: A Sub-Analysis Of The Drugnet Survey, Jennifer Reneau

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Issues related to substance use/abuse and mental health are significant public health concerns. Substance abuse is considered an individual and community mental health problem. The relationship between substance use and positive mental well-being, however, is less well understood. The purpose of this study was to describe the mental well-being of a sample of occasional, recreational drug users. Drugnet was an on-line survey of recreational drug use by non-deviant adults via the WWW. Volunteer subjects completed the survey over the internet between March and September 1997. Mental health was assessed utilizing the General Well-being Schedule (GWBS). A complete demographic profile of …