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The Effects Of Certain Value Clarification Activities Upon Job Corps Enrollees, Donald Nims

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The Job Corps program is designed to provide academic and vocational training to high school dropouts. It is assumed that in order for a young person to succeed in our society certain values, such as good health, education, job satisfaction, and desire to earn an acceptable pay, are required. Job Corps seeks to foster these values in the young men and women who enter this training program. To evaluate the effectiveness of this process a study was conducted regarding the effect of value clarification on male Job Corps enrollees. Over a ninety-day period an experimental group of twenty (20) enrollees …

The Effect Of Order Of Presentation In A Two-Sided Communication Relevance Of Topic, & Receiver's Sex, Self-Esteem, & Dogmatism Upon Attitude Change & Recall, Earl Dulaney Jr.

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Based on past findings in the area of order effects in persuasion, the purpose of this paper was to examine the effects of the receiver characteristics of sex, self-esteem, and dogmatism, message relevance, and order of presentation upon attitude change and recall. The study analyzed category differences and multivariate relationships. Interesting results were attained. Males high in esteem and dogmatism were not as easily persuaded as females high in esteem and dogmatiam. Females high in esteem responded with a significant primacy effect, while females low in esteem responded with a significant recency effect. Subjects low in dogmatism recalled more than …

A Survey Of The Work-Study Programs In The State Universities Of Kentucky, Glen Knight

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study was undertaken to determine the status of the work-study programs in the eight state universities of Kentucky. A review of the literature indicated that little research had been conducted in the area of work-study administration, and thus this study was performed to increase the knowledge in this area. A questionnaire was developed to survey the work study program at the eight universities concerning the following three areas: organization and administration, evaluation procedures, and professional preparation. A high degree of centralization was indicated at all of the universities in regard to their student work programs, and administrative policy was …

A Comparison Of Two Instructional Methods In Teaching An Introductory Course In Health, Charlotte Mitchell

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of the independent study method of instruction in promoting health knowledge and health attitude change. The experimental method was compared to the traditional classroom model of instruction.

A random sample of ten subjects was taken for the experimental group and matched control subjects were then selected. Control subjects were chosen based on the demographic variables of age, race, sex, academic classification and grade point average.

A pretest-posttest design using two standardized instruments was employed to measure the health knowledge gain and health attitude change. Data was statistically analyzed by use …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding building security, Health, Education & Welfare visit, Professional Development Center Network consortium, American Council on Education Fellowships, public service award, president search and sabbaticals.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Judd, Alan. Student Raped; Few Clues Found
• Hancock, Catherine. Wet Willie, not Joe Cocker, to Perform Here Dec. 5
• Frederick, Elise. Western, City May Build Arts Center
• Stevens, Vickie. French Girl Enjoys Study at Western – Florence Boisse
• Holman, Connie. Speech Class to Combat Shaking Knees, Voices
• Fire Alarm Pulled – Bemis Lawrence Hall
• Interim President Needed Soon
• Wiedeman, Tim. Greeks Stereotyped
• Holy, Norman. Likes Speakers
• Injured Students Can Get Special Parking Permits
• Beshear, Tom. University Departments Push for National Accreditation
• Stevens, Vickie. ‘Animal House’ …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Beshear, Tom. School Hires New Doctor – Frank Vannier
• Judd, Alan. Dero Downing: Inflation Problem for Budget
• Stevens, Vickie. Some Attempt Suicide as Last Resort to Ease Depression
• Presidents, Legislators Should Meet Every Year
• McCord, Tom. Hard Sell: Hucksters Trigger ‘Me First’ Mentality
• Green, Donna. Defends Sigma Kappa Float
• Winter, Janice. Criticizes Greeks
• Whitaker, David. Senate Supports Teacher Evaluation
• Dairy Team 3^rd, 4^th
• School Seeks FCC Permit
• Galloway, Amy. British Exchange Possible
• Dust Filters on Schedule
• Fish, Tim. Violators: At Least 22 …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hancock, Catherine. Promotion Contract Will Be Re-bid
• Whitaker, David. Carding Uniform, Police Say
• Hancock, Catherine. Twitches, Palms Reveal the Truth to Administrator – Jack Sagabiel
• Malone, Roger. 4 Students Still without Grants Will Be Asked to Leave School
• Professor in Iran not Near Rioting – Carlton Jackson
• Judd, Alan. Freshmen Get Most Scholarships
• Group Raising Money for Cancer Research – Kentucky Public Health Association
• Apply early to Ease Grant Delay
• Nutter, Gina. Criticizes Letter
• Boucher, Laurence. Discusses Speaker – William Lipscomb
• Hodges, Judy. Plea Ignored …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Judd, Alan. The Future: Dero Downing Says change Won’t Be Drastic
• Fish, Tim. ‘Miss Margie’ Helm Finds Retirement Interesting
• Childers, Shawn. Students and Faculty Have Celebrities’ Names But not Their Interest
• Stinnett, Roger. Soldiers Came before Students on the Hill
• Malone, Roger. Kappa Sigma Cannon ‘Fires up’ Games
• Ardnt Stickles Set the record – 46 Years
• Beshear, Tom. Homecoming Concerts Vary in Success
• Carpenter, Steve. Henry Cherry Never Saw Dream Finished
• Beshear, Tom. Towel Waving Became Symbolic Because of E.A. Diddle’s Superstitions
• Queen Candidates Caused …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Malone, Roger & Tom Beshear. Economy Feels Student Impact
• Whitaker, David. Graduate Has Books Published – Jim Erskine
• Stinnett, Roger. Police Say They Are Misunderstood
• Coordination Would Help Lecture Series
• Whitaker, David. Changes in People Scarier than Halloween Spooks
• Morningstar, Mrs. Roy. Compliments Students
• Chou, Nee. Thanks Volunteers
• Whitaker, David. Clues Confuse Fruitless Search for U’s
• Queen Election Tomorrow; 13 Candidates Running
• Frederick, Elise. ‘Comedy of Errors’ Cast Finds American Tour a Challenge
• Herald Adviser Gets Award – Bob Adams
• Frank, David. In the Field …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Judd, Alan, Minority Members Put on Committee
• Fish, Tim. Helping Televise Game not as Simple as A-B-C
• Armstrong, Bryan. Regents to Invite Metro 7 Head to Visit Campus – Larry Albus
• Traps Help in Pigeon Control
• John Minton’s Study to Be Published
• Pedestrian Overpass Needed – University Boulevard
• Duskin, Tim. Grateful to Gideons
• Visiting Groups Can’t Solicit - Gideons
• Galloway, Amy. Former Student Rides Bike Almost 2200 Miles just for Fun – Mark Laukus
• Hancick, Catherine. ERA Extension Legal, Professors Say – Equal Rights Amendment …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hancock, Catherine. Player, Exile Singed for Homecoming
• 8 Students Seek Post on Panel
• Judd, Alan. Julian Carroll Denies He Wants Presidency
• Holman, Connie. Close Quarters: Greeks Share Apartments, Dorm Rooms
• Phi Delta Thetas, Kappa Deltas Win
• Thanks, Governor, We Appreciate It
• Taylor, Carol. Fed Up with Laundry
• Morgan, Pamela. Supports Candidate – Daryl Hancock
• Darr, Terri. Senior Waits 4⅟2 Years to Gain ‘Freshman 15’
• Whitaker, David. Five-piece Band Captivates Sellout Crowd at Van Meter – John Prine
• Fish, Tim. Parking Crunch Not Unique
• Judd, Alan. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Young, Monte. Western Having Trouble Hiring Minority Teachers
• Judd, Alan. Alumni Named to Committee
• Malone, Roger. 50 Students Still Waiting for Grants
• Clerical Job Applicants Must Take Skills Test
• Hall Olympics Start Sunday
• Young, Monte. Use, Cost Limit Hours at Library
• Childers, Shawn. Lack of Cash Keeps Commuter on Road
• Baird, Nancy. Clarifies Position – Chi Omega
• Hancock, Connie. House for Greeks a Costly Reality
• Hancock, Catherine. Faculty, Student Women Back ERA, Support Candidates through Caucus
• Frederick, Elise. ‘How I’ Swings, But at Times Wobbles …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 49, No. 6, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

Alumni magazine published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• Dero Downing Steps Down
• Douglas, Michele. Top Banana – Gary Riggs
• Egan, Sherry. WKU State Climatic Center
• Gibson, Debbie. I Kind of Believe It’s a Gift – Burt Feintuch, Folk Music
• New on the Gridiron
• Adams, Bob. Digital Voltmeter – Engineering Technology
• Schock, Jack. The Projectile Point – Archaeology
• Armstrong, Bryan. Confessions of a Journalism Intern
• Highland, Jim. Terry Climer
• Beauchamp, Donnie. Commonplace Things – Photography
• Miller, Richard. The Exceptional Student – Psychology, Biology
• Harry Snyder Speaks at Commencement
• Douglas, Michele. Students Take Advantage of Study Trips Abroad
• Western …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Judd, Alan. Regents Approve Selection Criteria
• Fish, Tim. Delivery of Talisman Set Back 6 More Weeks
• McCord, Tom. Fulbright Professor Wants to Share ‘Eastern Perspective’ – Ahmed Ali
• Associated Student Government Freshman Election Today
• Column to Answer Questions - Ombudsman
• Young, Monte. Crosswalk Light May Be Fixed Soon
• Beamish, Richard. Wants Better Clinic
• Combs, Bill. Scared of Tax Revolt
• Carpenter, Steve. Chi Omega Hearing Oct. 6
• Academic Council Drops Committee
• McCord, Tom. Howard Jarvis Outlines Plan to Cut Federal Taxes
• Judd, Alan. Harvey Sloane Campaigns …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Judd, Alan. Dero Downing Resigns Unexpectedly
• Eblen, Tom. Western May Win Hub Pizzeria Battle
• Stinnett, Roger. Bong Goes Gong As Students Show Wild, Crazy Talents
• Talisman Photos Being Made
• Armstrong, Bryan. Committee Picked to Seek Successor
• Dero Downing Gave Warmth to University
• Whitaker, David. Searches: Writer Has Nothing to Hide
• Stevens Vickie. Horse Sense: Teacher Uses Psychology to Train Horses – Ernie Owen
• Film Board Will Answer Questions
• Frederick, Elise. Actress Tours Churches – Janet Hanson
• Holman, Connie. Folklore Option Approved
• Students Accused of Check …

Ua3/4/8/2 Dero Downing Interview, Dero Downing, Wkyu-Fm

WKU Administration Documents

WKYU-FM news broadcast and interview regarding Dero Downing's resignation as WKU president.

Ua3/4/8/5 Wsgn Report Transcript, Wsgn Radio Station, Wku President's Office - Downing

WKU Administration Documents

Transcription of WSGN report regarding Dero Downing's resignation.

Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of WKU Board of Regents special meeting regarding personel changes and salaries, Dero Downing's letter of resignation, creation of search committee, athletics, Ohio Valley Conference, football scholarships, international education, public health, folk studies, geography, public administration, English, business education, office administration, information systems, data processing, physical education, medical records, retailing, Hub Pizzeria, purchase of 338 East 15th Street, grants and contracts, tuition and fees, Heating Plant and Jim Wayne Miller's receipt of the Blaine Hall award.

Psychological Androgyny & Gender Attribution To Hypothetical Persons, Deanna Mader

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Previous research concerning sex-role stereotyping, psychological androgyny, and mental health as it relates both to sex-role stereotyping and androgyny was reviewed. The literature indicated the need for a reevaluation of mental health standards with regard to sex-role stereotypes. The present study attempted to approach this need by examining the relationship between psychological androgyny and attitudes toward sex-role stereotyping. It was hypothesized that androgynous individuals would be more likely than other individuals to state that a hypothetical person possessing a specific set of traits could be either male or female. IL was anticipated that this would be true regardless of the …

Ah001.2 Report B Administrative Growth Wku 1962-1977, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Report regarding growth in administrative positions at WKU between 1962 and 1977. Tables compare 1962, 1965, 1969, 1973 and 1977.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• The Transition
• Fish, Tim. Dorm Cooking Leaves Gourmets in a Stew
• Talisman Due
• Hancock, Catherine. Program ‘Honors’ Good Students
• Find the Lost at Garrett
• Eblen, Tom. Old Debts Can Delay Registration
• Clark, John, Stamp not needed for Mail to Offices
• Interhall Council Plans Casino
• Campus Station Offers Mixed Music – WKYU-FM
• Campus Housing Required for Most
• Cafeterias Replace Mom’s Cooking
• Lee, Renee. Libraries Are a Fact of College
• Carpenter, Steve. Resignation Leaves Clinic Understaffed – Jim Goodrum
• Western Offers Varied Equipment for Athletic Buffs
• Pearce …

Ua45/6 Commencement Address Draft, Harry Snyder

WKU Administration Documents

Draft of Harry Snyder's commencement address.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua3/4/9 Scrapbook Ix Part 1, Wku President's Office - Downing

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook regarding WKU administration, history, faculty, staff and students for period Augst 1977 to August 1978 compiled by the president's office.

A Comparison Of The Volley & Ground-Stroke Methods Of Teaching Beginning Tennis Utilizing The Command & Task Teaching Techniques, Neil Decker

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Designed to compare the effectiveness of two beginning tennis teaching methods and two teaching techniques, this study used ninety-seven male and female students enrolled in four beginning tennis classes as subjects.

After pretests, the Dyer Wallboard and the Broer-Miller Forehand-Backhand Drive Tests, each class was instructed in one of the two designated methods and by one of the two techniques. Thirteen 45-minute sessions of instruction were followed by posttesting.

A two-way analysis of covariance, using the pretests as the covariate, was computed with the data provided by the two dependent variables.

Results of the statistical analysis of the data revealed …

Ionization Studies Of Nitrogen & Nitrogen-Sulfur Hexaflouride Mixtures, Amir Fallahi

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Ionization measurements as a function of concentration and pressure have been made in nitrogen and nitrogen-sulfur hexafluoride gas mixtures containing either cyclopropane, ethylene, propylene, acetylene, ethane, or impurity. These studies have been made to understanding of the gas kinetics involved propane as contribute in nitrogen an to the and nitrogen-sulfur hexafluoride laser systems. Impurity gases were chosen on the basis of their ionization potentials relative to the C³π_u state in nitrogen that is responsible for the lasing action. Analysis of the data indicated that a Jesse effect exists for those impurity gases whose ionization potentials lie below …

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 54, No. 3), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.

Authoritarianism & Preference For Directive Or Non-Directive Therapy, Philip Henry

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The California F Scale differentiated groups of low-, moderate-, and high-authoritarian undergraduate students who participated in a study of subject preference for either a directive or non-directive therapy. The subjects read specially prepared descriptions (directive) and Client-centered were asked their preference for of Rational Emotive Therapy Therapy (non-directive) and a therapy. their perceptions on and consideration for therapist behavior human motivation. therapy. A factor They also gave 14 dimensions of and style and therapy assumptions about All three groups chose client-centered analysis of the 14 perception scores yielded two factors: a hale "good-guy"-similarity - competent factor and a directive-evaluative factor. …

Leisure Preferences Of The Elderly In Bowling Green Nutrition Programs, Lawrence Prochazka

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The objective was to identify the leisure preferences of elderly in Bowling Green Nutrition Programs. This objective was to be accomplished through the utilization of a leisure preference test. Since no leisure preference test was found, the study was significant not only for the results obtained but also to evaluate this new test.

The test was designed after the format utilized in the Edwards Personal Preference Test. Major categories were selected and each was composed of five leisure opportunity statements. Each category was placed in opposition to every other category four times to comprise the test. A test was then …