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Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about United Way, Nicholas Crawford and Paul Joiner.

Ua4/2 The Presidential Search Process, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

Booklet listing the members of the presidential search committee formed to replace Donald Zacharias. Lists members, occupations, home towns and brief biographical sketches of the members. This document is housed in the Office of Budget & Administration papers.

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Special issue regarding the Wellness Program.

Memo - Full Formula Funding, Nancy Davis, Edmund Hegen

Faculty Senate

Memo to WKU faculty and staff from the chairs of the Institutional Goals & Planning Committee and the Academic Affairs Committee urging them to write to state legislators and governor in support of full formula funding.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 7, Number 3, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Weighted Application Blanks: An Empirical Approach For The Selection Of Delivery Personnel Psychology, Barton Lee Dahmer

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a biographically weighted application blank for use in selecting delivery personnel. The England (1971) procedure for weighting biographical information was utilized. The criterion was a ratio of planned work time to actual work time. It was hypothesized that (a) significant derivation and cross-validities would be obtained, and (b) significant practical benefits in terms of correct placement of workers in the high and low criterion groups would result. The first hypothesis was partially supported in that a significant derivation validity was obtained (r = -.56, P < .05). However, the cross-validity (r = -.12) was not significant. Thus, the second hypothesis was not supported. A discussion of the results and recommendations for the implementation of the weighted application blank are provided.

Ua12/2/1 Fall Sports Preview, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special fall sports edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Gott, Doug. Dave Roberts Says Glory Days not Here but Within Reach – Football
• Gott, Doug. Jeff Cesarone Has Brains, Arm to Fill Quarterback Spot
• Woods, Brent. Charlie Daniel Hard Pressed to Match Last Season – Volleyball
• Lawrence. Lucretia. Things Can Only Get Better For the Tops - Golf
• Givan, Steve. Western Should be Sun Belt Champs – Track & Field
• Medley, Joe. Sun Belt Title on the Line – Track & Field
• Sexton, Scott. Season Rose-y for Tops - Ray Rose, Tennis
• Lawrence, Lucretia. Toppers Hope Rough is Behind …

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

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Thomas, Steve. Teachers Offer Praise, Criticism – Donald Zacharias
• Carlton, Chad. President Zacharias Cites Western Changes
• Hutcherson, Jackie. Microwaves, Poppers Get Dorm Rooms Cooking
• Harris, Carla. Interfraternity Council Wants Students to Report Violations
• Groups Available for Students
• Carlto, Chad. Donald Zacharias Optimistic About Education
• Farewell for President Zacharias Today in Downing
• Opinion: Lessons to be Learned from President Donald Zacharias
• Knapp, Kevin. Zacharias & Higher Education, Editorial Cartoon
• Dezern, Craig. State leaders ‘Back Zack’
• Cravens. Jayne. Genetics Program Would Focus on Teaching
• Career Planning, Academic …

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

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Carlton, Chad. Paul Cook to Serve During Interim
• Carlton, Chad. President Donald Zacharias Goes to Mississippi
• Harris, Carla. Dry Rush Taps Fraternity Creativity
• Students Have Unusual Summer Jobs
• Paul Cook Good Selection for Interim Post
• Knapp, Kevin. Star Trek Editorial Cartoon
• Meehan, Mary. Letter from the Editor
• Humphreys, Mack. Faculty to Oppose Council on Higher Education Strategic Plan
• Student Center Remodeled – Downing University Center
• Thomas, Steve. Grants Rise with Tuition
• Dr. John Minton Resigns
• Schnucks Supersaver Grocery Closes
• Japan Students - Danchi University Students …

Ua12/2/1 Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald, articles include:

• Cherson, Jackie Hu. Last Year’s Freshmen Adjust to College
• Lally, Joe. Churches Welcome Students
• Students Can Still Register
• Daffron, Wade. Financial Aid Still Available for Students
• Bookstore Stock Varies
• Lewis, Gloria. Plants Give Room Life
• Brake, Jo. Posters, Knick-knacks Brighten Dorm Rooms
• Jones, Paige. Dressing Up Becomes Less Important in Time
• Lewis, Gloria. College Stress Can Tighten Belts
• Turner, Todd. Campus Police Lend a Hand
• Health Center Helps Students with Ills
• Struck, Angela. Freshmen Assistants Reduce Dropouts
• Getting Around – Map of Bowling Green
• Jones, Paige. Food Services Dishes …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding scholarships, retirement, final exams, strategic planning, faculty workload, library staffing, student evaluation of faculty, interagency exposition and academic advising.

Correspondence - Presidential Search Advisory Committee, Joseph Iracane

Board of Regents Documents

Form letter from WKU Regent Joseph Iracane to members of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee regarding the consultant and process for the beginning of the search.

Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of WKU Board of Regents special meeting regarding capital construction projects, personnel changes and salaries, library science education, development funds, sponsored programs, Donald Zacharias' resignation, appointment of interim president Paul Cook, creation of advisory committee and resolution in honor of Jack Smith.

Exhibit A - Capital Construction & Major Equipment Budget Request, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Capital construction and major equipment budget request submitted to the WKU Board of Regents.

Retreat Summary, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Retreat to discuss budget, tenure and promotion, administrator evaluations, continuing education, extended campus, summer school and faculty evaluations.

Herbicide Effects On Cultivars Of Soybeans [Glycine Max (L.) Merr.], Mark Martin

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Breeding herbicide-tolerant cultivars is a means of extending herbicide utilization. In 1983 and 1984, 20 soybean [Glycine max (L. Merr] cultivars were screened for their reactions to the following herbicides: metribuzin 4-amino-6-(tert)-butyl-3-(methylthio)-astriazin-5-(4H)-one]; vernolate (S-propyl dipropylthiocarbamate); and fluchloralin [N-(2-chloroethyl)-2,6-dinitro-N-propyl-4-(trifluoromethyl) aniline]. Each herbicide was applied at the recommended rate X, 2X, and 4X in 1983. An 8X rate was added in 1984. The recommended rates (X) for the herbicides were as follows: metribuzin 0.42, vernolate 2.80, and fluchloralin 1.12 kg/ha. The cultivars were Pella, Pixie, Cumberland, Williams, Essex, Union, Semmes, Tracy, Tracy M; North American Plant Breeders 350, 68225, 420, and …

A Preliminary Investigation Of The Effect Of Storm Events On The Concentration Of Volatile Organic Compounds In The Lost River Cave System, Warren County, Kentucky, Francis Michael Cretella

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Samples of cave water were analyzed for volatile organic compounds during four separate storm events. The major compounds detected were toluene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, methylene chloride, and 1,1-dicloroethane. Minor compounds detected were trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, 1,1-dichloroethylene, and ethylbenzene. These compounds were detected in varying amounts at each of the three study sites. During a storm event, the levels of each contaminant changed significantly at all three sites studied. Two effects were observed when a storm event occurred. The first effect was the dilution of the volatile organic compounds during the storm event. These effects were related to the amount of rainfall and …

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 61, No. 3), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.

Ua68/8/2 Paul Cook Oral History, Lowell Harrison

WKU Administration Documents

Oral history interview of Paul Cook, alum and WKU administrator conducted by Lowell Harrison in August of 1985.

The Colonelette (August 1985), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

Assessing Critical Thinking Processes In The Gifted: Predicting Gre Analytical Performance From Watson-Glaser Results, Susie Garrott

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the constructs measured by the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal and the Graduate Record Examination Analytical Scale in "gifted" adolescents 15 to 17 years of age. There were three hypotheses addressed in this study: 1) "gifted" adolescents would be able to think critically as measured by college level norms when measured by the Watson-Glaser and the GRE-Analytical; 2) significant differences would exist between different levels of gifted populations; and 3) a factor or group of factors of the Watson-Glaser subscales would significantly predict performance on the GRE-Analytical Scale.

The Watson-Glaser …

Children's Anxiety Management Program (C.A.M.P.): A Year Long Study Of A Preventive Stress & Anxiety Program For Children, Karen Witty

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The Children's Anxiety Management Program (C.A.M.P.) was designed as a preventive program to be carried out over an academic year with fifth and sixth grade children. The program was designed to help teach the children different methods of coping with stress and anxiety. It was written in a curriculum format allowing for integration into a daily classroom routine. Eighty-seven children were pretested and posttested with the Children's School Questionnaire (CSQ) which measured these factors: School Anxiety, Defensiveness, and Self-Disparagement. The CSQ along with student and teacher kept logbooks aided in the final evaluation of C.A.M.P.. The statistical evaluation of the …

A Study Of Initial Educational & Occupational Activities Of Oldham County High School Seniors For The Years 1979-1983, W. Blake Haselton

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

A follow-up study of five Senior Classes of Oldham County High School (Kentucky) was conducted to determine students' initial status six months after graduation. Study findings based on survey responses from slightly aver 83 % of the 2,025 students listed as seniors in the spring semester for the years 1979-1983 included the following: It was found that 58% of the respondents entered educational activities, 36% entered the work force and 6% were unemployed. Eighty-five percent of all graduates entering college did so at an in-state, state supported institution. Results further indicated that 25% of all graduates attended either the University …

The Effects Of Various Kinds Of Background Music On The I.Q. Scores Of Ninth-Grade Students, L.C. Bud Johnston

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

One hundred 9^th-grade students were divided into four groups of 25 each through systematic sampling procedures. Each of the groups were tested, pre and post, by the Otis-Lennon Mental Ability Test, forms J and K. During the pretest for all groups, the background condition of silence was observed. During the posttest, one group was again tested in silence. The other three groups were each tested to one of three background conditions: pop music, hard rock music, and soft rock music. Pop music played was characterized as more mellow, more melodic, and less intense than rock music. Hard rock …

Ua12/2/7 Wku Sorority System Annual Report, Scott Taylor

WKU Administration Documents

Annual Panhellenic Council report for the 1984-85 school year.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding workshop, faculty orientation, academic calendar, summer school, faculty exchange and awards.

A Preschool Outdoor Curriculum And Playground Design, Teacher Education, Connie Smith

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The writer proposes the utilization of a developmentally based outdoor curriculum and playground designed for young children. The curriculum consists of an overview, objectives, curriculum methodology, playground designs and evaluation. Cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains are each included in the objectives. A curriculum methodology focusing upon approaches for individualization and development of the total child is presented. The playground designs are based upon current research. Play value, development appropriateness and safety were considered in developing playground designs and curriculum. Evaluation of the curriculum and playground will be measured through assessments of the individual child, the class, and the staff. Numerous …

Ua3/6/6/1 Wdcl-Fm Sign On, Donald Zacharias, J. David Cole

WKU Administration Documents

J. David Cole and Donald Zacharias interviewed by unidentified reporter at WDCL-FM sign on event.

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Ix, No. 2, Wku Latin American Studies

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

The Antibody Production By Swine In Response To Sheep Red Blood Cells, Deborah Seymour

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Two experiments were conducted to study the antibody response of pigs challenged with the general antigen sheep red blood cells (SRBC).

In one experiment SRBC's were injected at one of four sties: intramuscularly into the neck, intramuscularly into the ham, subcutaneously into the fore flank or rear flank. These treatments were repeated four weeks later. The antibody responses to the four treatments were determined by microtiter and analyzed statistically. No significant (P> 0. 10) differences were found among responses to the four treatments during the fourth and eighth weeks after injections, but a significant (P<0.05) difference was found during the fifth week among all four groups. Coefficients of correlation showed highly significant (P<.0.01) relationships between SRBC antibody titer during the fourth week after injections and increase in weight of test animals from the beginning of the study until slaughter.

In a second experiment pigs …