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Porter, Nathaniel (Lg 223), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2015

Porter, Nathaniel (Lg 223), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 223. Original land grant, 7 June 1838, by which James Clark, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to Nathaniel Porter 85 acres in Butler County, Kentucky.

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Henry, Jacob (Lg 220), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2015

Henry, Jacob (Lg 220), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 220. Original land grant, 28 January 1837, by which James Clark, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to Jacob Henry 100 acres in Warren County, Kentucky.

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Cummings, Abel (Lg 219), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2015

Cummings, Abel (Lg 219), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 219. Original land grant, 21 November 1836, by which James Clark, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to Abel Cummings, assignee of George Borah, assignee of John Grammer, assignee of John W. Covington, assignee of Nathaniel Bacon, 50 acres in Warren County, Kentucky.

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Chism, Obadiah (Lg 212), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2015

Chism, Obadiah (Lg 212), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 212. Original land grant, 8 February 1809, by which Charles Scott, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to Obadiah Chism, assignee of William Bentley, 400 acres in Warren County, Kentucky.

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Clemens, James (Lg 211), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2015

Clemens, James (Lg 211), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 211. Original land grant, 20 August 1812, by which Charles Scott, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to John Clemens, assignee of Benjamin Hampton, 200 acres in Warren County, Kentucky.

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Stewart, William (Lg 210), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2015

Stewart, William (Lg 210), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 210. Original land grant, 3 January 1809, by which Charles Scott, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to William Stewart, assignee of Gibson Stewart, assignee of James Elms, 200 acres in Warren County, Kentucky. Note on back: the tenant in possession of the within land is Rubin League.

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Service Learning And Assessment: A Brief Overview, Katherine Paschetto Apr 2015

Service Learning And Assessment: A Brief Overview, Katherine Paschetto

Assessment & Accountability in Student Affairs & Higher Education (CNS 610)

No abstract provided.

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Voices Of Discovery: Exploring Identities And Values On The College Campus, Ginny Durakovich, Danielle Hawks Apr 2015

Voices Of Discovery: Exploring Identities And Values On The College Campus, Ginny Durakovich, Danielle Hawks

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

A crucial element of the college experience is an exposure to new and different ways of thinking, which can lead students to question and redefine their identity. This video pamphlet provides new college students with a guide to exploring their values and identities during their time in higher education. This project focuses on religious identity, sexual orientation, and racial identity. There is a discussion of how Baxter Magolda's theory of Self-Authorship (Baxter Magolda & King, 2004), Chickering's Vectors of Identity Development (Chickering & Reisser, 1993), and Cass's Identity Model (Cass, 1979) apply to students' exploration of the aforementioned identities. Current …

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Getting Involved On A College Campus, Laura Johnson, Amanda Jarrett Apr 2015

Getting Involved On A College Campus, Laura Johnson, Amanda Jarrett

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

According to Astin’s Theory of Involvement, what a student gains from being involved is directly proportional to both the qualitative and quantitative amount of involvement (Astin, 1999). In addition, research has proven that there is a positive correlation in student involvement with retention and academics (Kuh and Pike, 2005). Getting involved on campus is an ongoing process, and it is important for students to utilize a university’s recourses to help guide them in the possibilities. A university’s Student Activities office is just one of many areas on campus that students can find a myriad of ways to get involved. Students …

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School, Work, Life: The Balancing Act, Keira Martin, Hillary Smith Apr 2015

School, Work, Life: The Balancing Act, Keira Martin, Hillary Smith

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

As many know, being a college student is not the easiest job in world. It is important for students to adjust and learn how to balance their work, school, and social lives. Acknowledging that all students are different in terms of how much work and responsibilities of being a successful college student, our video focuses on four steps necessary for a successful balance within three different aspects of a college student’s life.

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A Stranger In A Strange Land: Out-Of-State Students Coping In College, Clare Pratt, Deleon Lott Apr 2015

A Stranger In A Strange Land: Out-Of-State Students Coping In College, Clare Pratt, Deleon Lott

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Higher education professionals often hear about the challenges first-year college students face as they transition from high school to college. However, challenges unique to the first-year college student who is out-of-state is not often discussed. Stress, health issues, and the wavering commitment to remain in school are results from such challenges and should not be ignored (Chemers, Hu, & Garcia, 2001). This video pamphlet will cover three major issues that out-of-state students usually encounter during their first year in college. Specifically catered to Western Kentucky University students who identify their home to be anywhere as close as Indiana or as …

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The Realities And Misconceptions Of Greek Life, Bryan Hamann, Christopher Crutchfield Apr 2015

The Realities And Misconceptions Of Greek Life, Bryan Hamann, Christopher Crutchfield

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Individual fraternity and sorority chapters vary greatly at every institution. One bond commonly shared by Greek Life Organizations at all institutions are the misconceptions and realities associated with being affiliated with the Greek system. Some realities may persuade a student to consider joining a Greek organization, while many of the misconceptions may deter a potential new member from even considering Greek life as a worthwhile, or rather safe, option. This video pamphlet aims to shed light on some of the common misconceptions and realities of the Greek life system which will in turn allow potential members to make an educated …

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A Campus Professional's Guide To Understanding Culture Shock In International Students, Scarlette Briones, Kathleen Bush Apr 2015

A Campus Professional's Guide To Understanding Culture Shock In International Students, Scarlette Briones, Kathleen Bush

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Culture shock is a problem that can be faced by anyone, especially the growing number of international students coming to U.S. college campuses. Like domestic students, international students are not immune to the stress that accompanies attending college and they bring with them another set of unique needs. Culture shock or feelings of uneasiness felt by someone in a new atmosphere can create even more stress for international students. One way to alleviate culture shock is to help student affairs professionals and faculty be able to recognize the signs and help students find ways to overcome the anxiety of being …

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Young, Broke And Fabulous: Budgeting And The College Student, Jasmine Kelly, Danetra Hodge Apr 2015

Young, Broke And Fabulous: Budgeting And The College Student, Jasmine Kelly, Danetra Hodge

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Budgeting and the importance of money management are important issues plaguing college campuses today. Many students begin college in debt and do not know how to manage their finances accordingly due to lack of knowledge and/or family history of poor money management. Moving away from home and handling money on their own can be a very daunting task for many college students as they juggle the other responsibilities that come with beginning college life. This video and pamphlet will offer college students and prospective college students some insight on the imperativeness of good finances and maintaining good monetary habits for …

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Talking To Ourselves: Internal Communication Strategies For Reference Services, John Gottfried, Laura Delancey, Amanda Hardin Apr 2015

Talking To Ourselves: Internal Communication Strategies For Reference Services, John Gottfried, Laura Delancey, Amanda Hardin

DLTS Faculty Publications

At many academic libraries, spiral notebooks and three ring binders have given way to blogs and wikis as a means of facilitating communication at the reference desk. Western Kentucky University Libraries opted instead to create a custom internal website to log reference transactions, highlight current issues, and manage scheduling changes. This solution incorporated numerous platforms and technologies, including LibGuides, Facebook, and Google Calendar. It avoided some of the pitfalls described in the literature, such as relying too heavily on user-generated content, and has been successful largely because it is embedded in the reference workspace and contains features that librarians will …

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Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council Apr 2015

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the April 1, 2015 meeting.

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Ua64/2 The Challenge: Magazine For The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 36, Spring 2015), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor Apr 2015

Ua64/2 The Challenge: Magazine For The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 36, Spring 2015), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.

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Ua42 Regional Review: Reaching New Heights In The Region Spring 2015, Heather Garcia ,Editor Apr 2015

Ua42 Regional Review: Reaching New Heights In The Region Spring 2015, Heather Garcia ,Editor

Regional Campuses Publications

No abstract provided.

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Ua1c11/57 Spring Graduate Hooding Ceremony Photos Part I, Wku Nursing Apr 2015

Ua1c11/57 Spring Graduate Hooding Ceremony Photos Part I, Wku Nursing

WKU Administration Documents

Unidentified images from the 2015 Nursing graduate hooding ceremony.

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Ua10/1 Cec Newsletter, Mary Lloyd Moore Executive Director, Wku Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex Apr 2015

Ua10/1 Cec Newsletter, Mary Lloyd Moore Executive Director, Wku Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex

CEC Publications

No abstract provided.

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Ua1c11/57 Spring Graduate Hooding Ceremony Photos Part Ii, Wku Nursing Apr 2015

Ua1c11/57 Spring Graduate Hooding Ceremony Photos Part Ii, Wku Nursing

WKU Administration Documents

Unidentified images of the 2015 Nursing graduate hooding ceremony.

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Ua68 Arts & Letters :The Magazine Of Potter College At Western Kentucky University, David Lee, Dean, Kelly Scott, Managing Editor Apr 2015

Ua68 Arts & Letters :The Magazine Of Potter College At Western Kentucky University, David Lee, Dean, Kelly Scott, Managing Editor

PCAL Publications

No abstract provided.

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Bowling Green Civil War Round Table Newsletter (April 2015), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2015

Bowling Green Civil War Round Table Newsletter (April 2015), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Bowling Green Civil War Round Table Newsletter

No abstract provided.

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Halcomb, Jeremiah (Lg 217), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2015

Halcomb, Jeremiah (Lg 217), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 217. Original land grant, 1 May 1815, by which Isaac Shelby, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to Jeremiah Halcomb, assignee of Elijah M. Covington, assignee of John Burnett for 50 acres and assignee of John Bright for the other 50 acres; 100 acres in Warren County, Kentucky.

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Traces Volume 43, Number 1, Kentucky Library Research Collections Apr 2015

Traces Volume 43, Number 1, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Traces, the Southern Central Kentucky, Barren County Genealogical Newsletter

Traces, the South Central Kentucky Genealogical Society's quarterly newsletter, was first published in 1973. The Society changed its name in 2016 to the Barren County Historical Society. The publication features compiled genealogies, articles on local history, single-family studies and unpublished source materials related to this area.

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Colonels, Hillbillies And Fightin’: Twentieth-Century Kentucky In The National Imagination, Anthony Harkins Apr 2015

Colonels, Hillbillies And Fightin’: Twentieth-Century Kentucky In The National Imagination, Anthony Harkins

History Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

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South Union Messenger (Spring 2015), Kentucky Library Research Collections Apr 2015

South Union Messenger (Spring 2015), Kentucky Library Research Collections

South Union Messenger

No abstract provided.

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An Examination Of The Perceived Fairness Of Pregnancy Leave Practices, Pamela N. Wheeler Apr 2015

An Examination Of The Perceived Fairness Of Pregnancy Leave Practices, Pamela N. Wheeler

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

As the number of women entering postsecondary education continues to increase (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014), universities will be tasked with ensuring that their pregnancy leave policies and practices are aligned with the principles of organizational justice. When organizations are aware of the perceptions of both decision makers and those affect by decisions, they are able to alter policies and practices in a way that promotes perceptions of fairness. The present study examines department head and faculty member perceptions of pregnancy leave practices in a university setting. This study is a replication/follow-up of two studies conducted in 2005 and …

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Skaggs, John (Lg 221), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2015

Skaggs, John (Lg 221), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 221. Original land grant, 30 January 1837, by which James Clark, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to John Skaggs 400 acres in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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Browning, Mary Carmel, 1896-1980 (Sc 2895), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2015

Browning, Mary Carmel, 1896-1980 (Sc 2895), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2895. “Abe of the Ages,” a play about Abraham Lincoln by Sister Mary Carmel Browning, Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union (O.S.U.), Brescia College, Owensboro, Kentucky.

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