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Religiosity, Volunteering, And Donating: An Examiniation Of The Association Between Religiosity, Volunteering, And Donating In America, Stacey Carnes-Darst

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

As a society we often attribute our actions to our religious beliefs, or level of religiosity, and assume that those who are more religious often do more to help others in need. However, from a conflict theorist's perspective, these beliefs regarding religiosity could be viewed as a way to maintain control and promote solidarity among the masses, as exemplified by the comment of George H.W. Bush. This study, using the special topic module on volunteering and donating from the 1996 General Social Survey, examines this question to determine whether religion and volunteering and donating are related and whether the relationship …

Gender, Occupational Position, And Incivility: The Role Of Status On Rude Behaviors At Work, Sherri Settle

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study examined the role of status (i.e., occupational position and gender) in the frequency and experience of workplace incivility. Participants were 89 university students over the age of 20 who currently were employed and completed measures assessing their experiences of incivility at work, the instigator of the incivility, and jobrelated outcomes (i.e., turnover intent, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment). Consistent with hypotheses, supervisors were more likely to be instigators of incivility than coworkers. Participants also reported lower job satisfaction when the instigator was a supervisor, and lower organizational commitment and higher turnover intent when the instigator was male. These …

The Internet Has Changed Many Things, But Not Everything: The Effects Of Internet Use On Gendered And Political Views, Jessica Ritchie

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Individuals who use the Internet can obtain uncensored information about nearly any subject with ease. The unlimited access and the perceived freedom make the Internet an extremely popular media form. The purpose of this research is to examine the differences in how the types of sites individuals visit affect their gendered views. I specifically examined (1) individuals who go to gender-issue sites are less likely to support traditional, female gender-roles and (2) individuals who go to political sites are more likely to support traditional female, gender-roles. This study, using special questions pertaining to gender-roles within the household and visiting gender …

Ua35/1 Doers & Deeds, Volume 5, Issue 4, Wku Provost

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

When And Where I Enter: Social Determinants Of Mental Health Services Use Among African American Women, Shonreh Doss

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

African Americans utilize mental health services significantly less frequently than do White-Americans. This study examined the social factors that work to influence the decision to seek services outside of the social circle. Using the National Survey of Black Americans, 4th wave, factors were examined using logistic regression analysis to test the likelihood of accessing the sick role. In addition to the sick role, regression analysis was used to determine the sick role's effect on the decision to seek outside care. Controlling for education, perceived racism, religiosity and employment problems, the findings suggest that life control and socioeconomic status factors influence …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 46 [50], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Paul, Corey. Cherry Hall Reopens for Classes
• Coulter, Amber. Senate Wants Ban Lifted – Gene Harryman
• Coulter, Amber. Veto Postpones FAC Renovation – Ivan Wilson Hall
• Morgan, Nathan. Students Use Silence to Spread Message – Gay Pride Week
• Coulter, Amber. Alcohol to Be Served in Smith Stadium Soon
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association Wants Accuracy for Clocks on the Hill
• Vetoes Happen – Budget
• Laves, Karl & Rich Patterson. Parking and Transportation Likes to Hear Opinions from Everyone
• Jordan, Pat. Full Page Ad Degrading
• Ford, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 45 [49], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Paul, Corey. Arson Damages Cherry Hall
• Coulter, Amber. Some Western Projects Vetoed
• Coulter, Amber. Donor Gives Money, Estate to Western – Jerry Baker
• Hupman, Samantha. ‘Apprentice’ Hopeful Returns to Hill – Charmaine Hunt
• Laun, Susie. Sessions Examine First Amendment
• News Can’t Wait
• Conrad, Jedediah. Herald Staff is a Loaded Gun
• Hardin, Tori. Construction is for More Green Space
• Brandenburg, Katie. Gary Ransdell Differs with Senate on Retirement
• Laun, Susie. Western Places Third Overall in Hearst Journalism Awards
• Stackhouse, A. Layne. Kappa Delta, Farmhouse Dance to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 44 [48], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Coulter, Amber. Western to Get $15 Million Gift – Jerry Baker
• Keene, Stephanie. Speakers to Debate Pot Legalization
• McNamara, Andrew. Parking Issues Incite Crowd
• Harrell, Bobby. KEES May Not Complete Goals – Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarships
• Coulter, Amber. Ernie Fletcher to Veto Budget Items
• Brandenburg, Katie. University Senate May Vote on Several Bills
• Student Government Association Misspending
• Collins, Cass. Immigration Should Not be Compared to World War II
• Sloan, Jason. No More Student Fees
• Dyer, Brian. Students Should Give Study Abroad a Chance
• Stackhouse, A. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 43 [47], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Morgan, Nathan. Greeks Box for Charity
• McNamara, Andrew. Housing & Residence Life to Fix up Dorm Rooms, Baths, Roof
• Paul, Corey. Western Student Dies from Bacterial Heart Infection – Oksana Lee
• Paul, Corey. Memorial Service Held for ‘Ali’ – Allison Carter
• Harrell, Bobby. Dream Job Becomes Reality for President Gary Ransdell
• Troubled Athletes
• Students Worthless During Student Government Association Elections
• Porche, Tyann. Students Should Attend Parking Forum to Voice Concerns
• Gibson, Adam. Dancers Celebrate Diversity – International Dance Contest
• Paul, Corey. Attorney to Contest Search’s …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 42 [46], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Paul, Corey. Lady Top Grad Assistant Arrested – Kristina Covington
• Coulter, Amber. Western May Win in State Budget
• Richardson, Kelly. See Rob Run, Win . . . Barely – Robert Watkins, Student Government Association
• Harrell, Bobby. Gary Ransdell’s Former Roomie Aims for High Court – John Minton Jr.
• Hupman, Samantha. Jamie Rich ‘Always Brightened the Mood’
• Gibson, Adam. International Students to Show Their Moves
• Student Government Association President Should Lead
• Waters, Brad. Smokers Should Not Litter
• Pulliam, Steve. Americans Are Immigrants
• Wilson, Sam. Preacher Was …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 41 [45], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Coulter, Amber. Regents Approve Fee, One Amendment
• Coulter, Amber. Regents OK Potter College Name Change
• Keene, Stephanie. Relay for the Life of a Friend – Debbie Parsley
• Harrell, Bobby. Former Basketball Player Became Local Doctor – Carroll Brooks
• Brandenburg, Katie. Facebook Changes Student Government Association Campaigning
• Coulter, Amber. Regents Give Gary Ransdell Raise
• McNamara, Andrew. Six Staff Council Positions Available
• McNamara, Andrew. Student Inducted into Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame – Chris Womack
• Big Mouths on Campus – Donnie Morris, Evangelist
• Clark, Rebekah. Immigration is …

Quarterly Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of the WKU Board of Regents quarterly meeting. Agenda items include: technology management degree, outdoor leadership minor, advanced accounting studies certificate, Potter College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences renamed, emeritus faculty, President Gary Ransdell's evaluation and salary, WKYU-TV and WKYU-FM audits, 2005-06 operating budget revisions, bond issue, personnel actions and salaries, tuition and fees and purchase of real estate.

Attachments to minutes:

• Resolution of the WKU Regents approving a financing agreement among WKU, Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission and the Finance & Administration Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the purpose of providing interim financing for an authorized project …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 40 [44], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Paul, Corey. Preacher, Students Clash – Donnie Morris
• Coulter, Amber. Regents to Vote on Fee
• Coulter, Amber. Rapid Change Coming for Western Leadership - John Petersen, Sherry Reid, Elmer Gray
• Harrell, Bobby. Singing Opera Is Music Professor’s ‘Quintessential Art’ – Robert Pope
• Paul, Corey. Death Investigation Continues – Allison Carter
• Sad Reminder – Allison Carter
• Maggert, Terry – PETA Not That Great
• Lucas, Brandon. Student Government Association is Useless
• Tetreault, Jeff. Immigrants Should Stay
• Miller, Stephen. Police Officers Should Slow Down
• Schmidt, Tara. Ryan Dillion’s …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 39 [43], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Paul, Corey. Sophomore Killed in Car Accident – Allison Carter
• Coulter, Amber. Budget Outlook Improves Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association Candidates Agree on Many Issues
• Hopkins, Shawntaye & Leah Caudle. Local Immigrants Rally to Protest Proposed Bill
• Brandenburg, Katie. Seniors May Be Exempt from $46 Student Fee
• Clark, Ashlee. Alcohol Screening Available at Downing University Center
• Culturally Stable – Taiwanese Student Association
• Smith, Jenna. Property Should be Respected
• Eoff, Allison. Smoke Should be Kept Inside
• Dillion, Ryan. Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants Needs to be More …

Self-Discovery Journals In The College Composition Classroom, Heather Mcallister

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

What is it that makes writing so enjoyable to some people, and such a troublesome task to others? What, if anything, can teachers of composition do to promote an enthusiasm for writing? As I have found examination of my past experiences a key to answering these questions, I am persuaded that the key to enthusiastic writing lies in the opportunities students have to explore themselves as individuals within their writing. As Socrates in Plato's Phaedrus states above, we write well when we know the truth about that which we are writing. Providing students the occasion to write about themselves will …

Workplace Incivility And The Low-Status Target, Sonia Winhorst

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The goal of the present research was to discover if employees in low-status social groups (i.e., women, people of color, sexual minorities, and non-Christians) experience more incivility in the workplace compared to their high-status counterparts. Data come from four different samples of working adults: employees from a property management company (N = 90), employees of a northwestern university (N = 1,843), a national sample of law school faculty (N = 1,256), and employed students from a southern university (N = 243). Participants in all studies completed measures of demographics and personal experiences of incivility at work. A series of t-tests …

Ua61/5 Social Work Newsletter, Wku Social Work

WKU Administration Documents

Social Work newsletter includes articles:

• BSW Scholarship: Engaging Students for Success in a Global Society
• Note from the Department Head
• Graduate Student Organization
• Meet Our New Faculty & Staff – Melanie Randolph
• Departmental Faculty: Scholarly Activities – Suzie Cashwell, Muh-Bi Lin, Cindy Snyder, Saundra Starks
• Phi Alpha Honor Society Inducts New Members
• Save the Date! – National Institute on Social Work & Human Services in Rural Areas
• Thank You . . . & Best Wishes – Serena Britt
• Focus on Field: Field Supervisor, Todd Hazel

Ua35/1 Doers & Deeds, Volume 5, Issue 3, Wku Provost

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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. 81, No. 38 [42], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Paul, Corey. Athlete Arrested for Baptist Student Union Burglary – Shane Rayners
• Coulter, Amber. Council on Post-Secondary Education Must OK Tuition Changes
• Stackhouse, A. Layne. Teachers Become Sticky Targets
• Harrell, Bobby. Hill Becomes Stage for Student – Rebeckah Lyons
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association Primary Vote Canceled
• Paul, Corey. Vandalism Problem Grows
• Rising Crime
• New Bike Path Will be a Great Addition
• Watkins, Robert. There Are Too Many Student Fees
• Brandenburg, Katie. Skipping Class May Soon Earn Students a Failing Grade
• Paul, Corey. Alpha Gamma …

Ua23 Volunteerism Comes Alive, Paul N. Markham, Aurelia Spaulding, Cheryl Kirby-Stokes

ALIVE Center Publications

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 37 [41], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Maines, Ashley. Morning after, No Regrets – Revolution 91.7
• McNamara, Andrew. Bike Path to Hit Hill
• Coulter, Amber. Mass Retirement to Come
• Leslie, Joey. Alumnus Hits It Big in Hollywood – Ewan Leslie
• Bosken, Nina. Hilltoppers Get Healthy – Preston Health & Activities Center
• Laun, Susie. William Allard: Take Photos with Passion
• Web Posting Dangers
• Prejudice Still Exists on Campus
• Smith, Joshua. Commentary Was on Right Track
• Eversoll, Craig. Club Owner Cares About Patrons
• Bohannon, Carla. Campus Should be Smoke Free
• McFarland, Sam. Genocide Is …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 36 [40], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Coulter, Amber. Regents Vote to Shorten College Name – Potter College of Arts & Letters
• Hupman, Samantha. Stepping to Greek Unity – Alpha Omicron Pi
• Harrell, Bobby. Students Warned about Internet Posts – Nicki Arnett
• Clark, Ashlee. Slide, Stomp, Two-step to Fitness and Fun – Line dancing
• Brandenburg, Katie. Three Candidates Run for President
• Paul, Corey. Car Thefts Increase on Campus
• Students Give Back
• Shepherd, Justin. Commentary Was Wrong
• Bodine, Rachel. Yearbook Should be Reserved
• Clark, Katie. Yearbook Really Is Your Yearbook
• Coulter, Illegal Downloading …

Ua35/11 Arête March 2006, Honors College

Arête: Honors College at WKU Newsletter

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 35 [39], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Coulter, Amber. Proposed Funding Falls Short, Tuition Increase Possible
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association Senators Delay Censure Decision
• Brandenburg, Katie. Students: higher Ed Funding a Must
• Venzin, Megan. Alumnus Returns to Direct ‘Ragtime’ – D.J. Salisbury
• Bosken, Nina. Group Gives up Spring Break to Build – Westerns Habitat for Humanity
• New E-mail a Bust
• Watt, Wes. America’s Culture Should Come First
• Justus, Greg. Free is Suppose[d] to Mean Free
• Marino, Kristin. Students Deserve Better
• Miller, Michael. Some Words are Offensive
• Coulter, Amber. House Passes State …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Paul, Corey. Alpha Gamma Rhos Get Harshest Penalties
• Stamm, Jason. 1 away … Anthony Winchester Leads Tops
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association Senators to Ask for Judicial Censure – Katie Dawson
• Richardson, Kelly. Journalist Discusses ‘Getting By’ – Barbara Ehrenreich
• Coulter, Amber. Revisions May Provide More Money – Budget
• Student Government Association is Missing in Action?
• North, Amber. Restaurants in Bowling Green Need More Diversity
• Davis, James. First Amendment is Vital
• Conrad, Jedediah. Student Government Association Should be Improved
• Brandenburg, Katie. Forum Focuses on Employee …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 33 [37], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Brandenburg, Katie. VP of Student Government Association: We’ve Got Problems – Mason Stevenson
• Hupman, Samantha. The Degree of a Life Time – Josephine Miller
• Brandenburg, Katie. Western Celebrates Civil War Fort – Ft. Albert Sidney Johnston
• Richardson, Kelly. More Women Going to College than Men
• Richardson, Student Questioned about Alleged Rape Leaves Western – Sigma Nu
• McNamara, Andrew. Fire Lane Reinforced as No-parking Zone
• Apathy State U?
• Wilson, Sami. Forgiveness Applies to All No Matter the Offense
• Harlow, Taylor. Talisman is Not Really Free
• Holton, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 29 [36], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Paul, Corey. Alpha Gamma Rhos Suspended Three Years
• Stackhouse, A. Layne. Students Slam Poetry
• Gibson, Adam. New Prepay Ordinance Gets Mixed Reviews – Gas Stations
• Coulter, Amber. Student Loan Rates Increase
• Richardson, Kelly, Coulter, Amber. Universities Worry about ‘Privatization’
• McNamara, Andrew. Former Mall Now Used As Research Facility for Western – Center for Research & Development
• Harrell, Bobby. Imagewest Hosts Open house in MMTH
• Food Service Blunders
• Bussey, Charles. The Cult of the Presidency?
• Carter, Robert. There is More to Bowling Green Than Just Western …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 30 [35], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Paul, Corey. Alpha Gamma Rhos Apologize for Unbecoming Activities
• McNamara, Andrew. Cards May Replace Keys on Campus
• McNamara, Andrew. Inspections Test Food Services
• Bosken, Nina. Gospel Music Fills Downing University Center Theater
• McNamara, Andrew. Parking Solution Unresolved
• New Program a Plus – Homeland Security Science
• Osborne, Jenni. Get Tough on Animal Abusers
• Newton, Paul. Look Within for Better Image
• Lockhart, Dana. Rally Scholarships a Flawed Idea
• Spencer, Anthony. A Poem for Western’s Spirit
• Wilson, Brandon. Hate-Filled Words Do Nothing to Help
• Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 30 [34], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Paul, Corey. Alpha Gamma Rhos Suspended after Thursday’s Incident at House
• McNamara, Andrew. Goat Incident Shocks Campus: Officials, Greeks React to Allegations
• Harrell, Bobby. Ogden May Offer Homeland Security Master’s Program
• Brandenburg, Katie. Senate Addresses Concerns – Kentucky Teachers Retirement System
• Scarred Reputations – Alpha Gamma Rho
• Repealing Prevailing Wage laws Can Save Western a Lot of Money
• Smith, Shaun. College Students Getting Dumber?
• Kirby-Stokes, Cheryl. Troubled Fraternity Should Volunteer
• Epperson, Ann. Future Engineers Can Solve Problems
• Mead, Mallory. Social Security Reform Essential
• Bosken, Nina. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 29 [33], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Gibson, Adam. New Bar Becomes Hot Spot – Dark Star Bar & Grill
• Smith, Jessica. Western Gets into Mind of Carlos Mencia
• Paul, Corey. Freshman Arrested for Theft in PFT – Bruce Williams
• Coulter, Amber. More Students Receive Pell Grants
• Paul, Corey. Western Officers to Get Bikes for Patrol
• Brandenburg, Katie. Scholarships Possible for Students Who Rally
• Cab Chaos a Problem
• Ratliff, Kara. Parking at Western is Not as Bad as Other Universities
• Goguen, David. Teamwork is Key to Success for Western’s Basketball Team
• Hazelwood, …