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Charles Dickens & The Breakdown Of Society's Institutions For Children, David Major

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

As a social critic, Charles Dickens carries an attack against the mistreatment of children throughout his career. At first reacting in the defense of wronged children, he develops a view of the process of social breakdown that results from mistreating children. Adults fai3 in their duty to children because they fail to recognize the needs of children as children and even fail to recognize the human rights of children. This mistreatment is implemented by social institutions that are supposedly dedicated to caring for children. The family fails to bring up the child with love and care. The child's education rarely …

Ua68/13/5 Adventure, Wku Advertising Club

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by members of the WKU Advertising Club regarding their members and activities.

Ua51/3/3 Fanlight Vol. 3, No. 3, Kentucky Library & Museum

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the faculty and staff of the Kentucky Library and Museum to announce events and discuss collections.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 61, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Stone, Tom. Compromise Budget Funds Pay Hikes, Projects
• Humphreys, Mack. House Bill to Require Rules Against Hazing
• Cravens, Jayne. Sweet 16 Nets Praise Despite Fewer Guests
• Reagan, Stan. Kemble Johnson to Head Physical Plant
• Harris, Carla. Harry Synder to Quit Higher Education Post
• Crouch, Donna. Seminar Deals with Hostile People
• Carlton, Chad. Little-Known Folklore Enriches Hill History
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon – Faculty Evaluations
• Opinion: Hiding Evaluation Results Only Damages Credibility
• Driver, Sherry. Kappa Delta’s Work Appreciated
• Wong, Albert Y. Magazine Essay Questioned
• Velastegul, Holger. …

Ua12/6/1 The Voice Vol. 5, No. 1, Wku Diversity Programs

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter produced by WKU Diversity Programs for black and minority students.

Ua12/6/1 The Voice Vol. 5, No. 2, Wku Diversity Programs

WKU Administration Documents

A newsletter produced by WKU Diversity Programs for black and minority students.

Ua3/7/7 Scrapbook File, Wku President - Alexander

WKU Administration Documents

Clippings regarding WKU during April 1986.

Lybarger, Shaunn Maree (Fa 115), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 115. "Menstruation: Childbirth and Child-Rearing", an independent study project compiled for a WKU folk studies course. Utilizing existing Folklife Archives collections, Lybarger referenced beliefs, customs, and cures associated with fertility, familities, child-rearing, and menstruation.

Horn, Sandra (Simunaci), B. 1946 (Fa 125), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid, full-text scan of paper, and interview (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 125. Interview with psychic practitioner, Terry Langford of Bowling Green, Kentucky, discussing supernatural occurrences in the Kentucky Building at Western Kentucky University. Includes attachments.

Roberts, Lynne (Fa 128), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 128. Pictorial essay about the art of Bertha T. Skaggs, dollmaker and quilter of Hart County, Kentucky.

Bill 86-26-S - Extension Of Visitation Hours, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill requesting longer weekend visitation hours in residence halls.

Bill 86-25-S - Issuing Of Warnings Before Tickets, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

No abstract provided.

Bill 86-24-S - Purchasing Of Box Springs For Pearce-Ford Tower, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill requesting box springs for Pearce-Ford Tower rooms.

Ua12/2/80 Garnet To Gold, No. 1, Pi Kappa Alpha

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 61, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Cravens, Jayne. Action of Sweet 16 Goes Off Court, Too
• Hutcherson, Jackie. Few Watch Four Debate for Top Post – Associated Student Government
• Koniak, Joe. Washers and Dryers May Be Put in Dorms
• Stone, Tom. Good Garbage: Campus Trash Full of Surprises
• Jessie, Lisa. English 101, 102 to be Combined
• Hutcherson, Jackie. Associated Student Government Proposes That Faculty Return Tests
• Jessie, Lisa. 3-Time Fulbright Scholar Carlton Jackson Has Lifetime of Memories
• Opinion: No Candidate Stands Out; Herald Endorses Joe Ideal
• Embry, Freda. Fueling AIDS Fear …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald - Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Humphreys, Mack. Thrash! – Skateboarders
• Meehan, Mary. Out of Bounds – Essay
• Harris, Carla. South Africa: Points of View – Apartheid, Brett Kennard, Victor Ngubeni, Don Morton
• Jessie, Lisa. Stretching Your Pay Check: Women’s – Fashion
• Richards, Toya. Stretching Your Pay Check: Men’s – Fashion

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 61, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Carlton, Chad. Lady Tops’ Fans Great Final-4-Bound Women
• Harris, Carla. Motion Would Limit Effect of Evaluations On Faculty
• Harris, Carla. Sports Overspent Larger Budget, Study Says
• Malmer, Victoria P. Diddle Lot Closed for Sweet 16
• Senate Budget Restores Centers of Excellence
• Stone, Tom. Endowed Chair for Accounting Will Honor 2 Former Professors – James Meany, J.C. Holland
• Opinion: Final Four Support Could Snare Victory
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon – Big Red Rolling Out Red Carpet for Basketball Team
• Harris, Carla. Big-City Girl Enjoying Small-Town Experience …

Bill 86-22-S - Attendance Of Regents At Meetings, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill requesting that members of the Board of Regents attend and speak at one SGA meeting during their tenure.

Bill 86-21-S - Adoption Of New Application, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill proposing a revised application process for SGA membership.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding legislation, gerontology and academic advisement.

Bill 86-26-S - Placing Of Chain On Windows, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill requesting chains for Pearce-Ford Tower windows allowing them to be opened.

Bill 86-20-S - Academic Affairs Committee Requirement, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill proposing A and B classification for committee service requirements.

Resolution 86-23-S - Placing Of Chain On Windows, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution regarding Pearce-Ford Tower window safety chains.

March Agenda, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Agenda for March 1986 meeting which includes resolution on faculty evaluation.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding release time, athletic expenditures and faculty evaluations.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 61, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Stone, Tome. House, Senate Divided On Universities’ Funding
• Eagleston, Leigh Ann. Rush to Stay High and Dry; Evaluation Attendance Low
• Turner, Todd. NCAA Fans Torn Between Tops, Cats
• Cundiff, Clay. Lower Prices for Gasoline Locally May Save Western About $20,000
• Harris, Carla. Faculty Told to Lobby Now for ’88
• Opinion: Centers of Excellence Worth Sacrifices
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon – Centers of Excellence
• Robertson, Greg. Arguments Help Congress
• Meadows, Pleasant. Better Reporting Needed
• Rodriguez, Daniel. Opinion Not Correct – Associated Student Government
• Withers, Nell. Malcontents …

Report On Financing Of Intercollegiate Athletics (An Update), Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

The Faculty Senate Committee on Fiscal Affairs was charged with bringing to the Faculty Senate a report on spending for intercollegiate athletics for the fiscal year 1984-85. This report is to serve as a follow-up to an extensive report on intercollegiate athletic spending by the Fiscal Affairs Committee in February of 1985.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding academic advising, budget, summer school, public service organization and extended campus.

Bill 86-17-S - Implementation Of Change Making In Residence Halls, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill requesting change machines be placed in residence halls.

Bill 86-15-S - Return Of Quzzes And Tests To Students, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill requesting that quizzes and tests be returned to students after grades are recorded.