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Ua3/9 2010 Spring Semester Midpoint Report, Wku President's Office, Gary Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Memo from President Gary Ransdell to the faculty and staff regarding events and announcements for the spring semester 2010.

Iraq War, 2003 (Sc 2200), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2200. Materials relating to an effort by the Kentucky Library & Museum to collect letters and e-mails of soldiers serving in the Iraq War. Includes e-mails, newspaper articles, and information on sending supplies to troops.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilson, Laurel. Cuts Could Be Less Than 2 Percent – Budget
• Harris, Shakia. Peer to Peer – Academic Advising & Retention Center, Kaci Danhauer, Best Expectations Program, Jessica Staten
• Wilson, Laurel. Study: America Sees Colleges as Businesses
• Oliver, Angela. Students Prepare for Spring Break – Claire Almes, N-Style Hair & Tanning Salon
• Home Sweet Home: New Dorm Room Selection Process – Dormitories, Housing & Residence Life
• Shepherd, Justin. College Heights Herald Should Learn Lesson – Journalistic Ethics, Whitney Koontz
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Spring Break
• Stunson, Mike. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wadley, Emily. Students, Employees Push Equal Benefits – Health Insurance, Benefits Committee, Gays
• Demirjian, Hanna. Fight for a Cause – Fight Night, Battle of the Greeks, Sigma Chi
• Duvall, Tessa. Students Voice Opinions on Housing System – Housing & Residence Life
• Robinson, Andrew. From the Editor – Factual Errors, College Heights Herald
• Jenkins, Spencer. Chief of Staff: Campus Police Needs More Officers – WKU Police, Deborah Wilkins, Robert Deane
• Kasnic, Dave. A Thousand Words – The Registry, Neighborhoods
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Spring Break, Closed Dorms
• Dorms …

Ua35/1 Doers & Deeds, Volume 7, Issue 15, Wku Provost

WKU Administration Documents

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. 85, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilson, Laurel. Budget Talks to Continue Next Week
• Harris, Shakia. Former Student Competes on MTV Show – Josh Mabry, America’s Best Dance Crew
• Koontz, Whitney. Spencer’s Coffeehouse Oasis for Students
• Duvall, Tessa. New Campus Log-in System to Start in March – Information Technology
• Wadley, Emily. Students Rally in Frankfort – Lobbying, Rally for Higher Education
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Dining Services
• Food for Thought: Students Can Voice Concerns About Campus Dining In Survey
• Gonzalez, Trinity. Western Employee Disagrees with College Heights Herald Editorial – Preston Health & …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilson, Laurel. Higher Education Could Get 2 Percent Cut – Budget
• Duvall, Tessa. Parking Plans Still Under Discussion – Parking & Transportation
• Robinson, Andrew. Gary Ransdell: New Athletic Director Within a Month – Athletics, Wood Selig
• Wilson, Laurel. Staying the Course: Kentucky Evaluates Higher Education Access – KentuckyCAN, Kentucky College Access Network
• Orr, Alyssa. A Thousand Words – Dana Emberton, Cheerleading
• Harris, Shakia. Faculty Evaluate Freshmen Performance – Academic Advising & Retention Center
• Staying on the Ball: Open Letter to Gary Ransdell, Search Committee for Wood Selig’s Replacement …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Lintner, Jonathan. Athletic Director Wood Selig to Resign – Athletics
• Duvall, Tess. Electricity Bill to Go Up in March – Tennessee Valley Authority
• Barczak, Mary. Fundraising Event Coming Up for Big Brothers Big Sisters – Mallory Wright
• Wade, Katherine. Russellville Resident Shares Kentucky History – Michael Morrow, West Kentucky African American Heritage Center
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Faculty Participation
• Poor Attendance: Faculty Who Don’t Attend Provost Search Forums Can’t Complain Later
• Harris, Shakia. Colleges Push For More Trips Led by Faculty
• Kriz, Lindsay. Student Sends Shoes to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Jenkins, Spencer. Professor’s Family, Friends Offer Reward – Murder, Martha Richmond aka Bettina
• Duvall, Tessa. University Parking Could Change Gears – Parking & Transportation
• Barczak, Mary. Heatin’ Up: Local Business Offers Unique Way to Shape Up – Hot Yoga Bowling Green, Tony Bishop
• Kriz, Lindsay. Students Celebrate Chinese New Year – International Students
• Mollenkof, Bethany. A Thousand Words – Michelle Epley, Stephen Epley, Ferrets
• Wilson, Laurel. Educators Prepare for Stimulus Money’s End – Budget
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Downtown Redevelopment
• It’s All About Trust: Western Can Help …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Snyder, Kristen. Hotel Plans Slowed – Downtown Redevelopment, Tax Increment Financing, TIF
• Jenkins, Spencer. Top Gun: Explorers Excel in Competition – WKU Police, Nicole Hatchett, Aaron Poynter
• Harris, Shakia. New Arena Planned for Behind Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center – Music, Construction
• Wade, Katherine. Walk Across America to Help Suicide Prevention – Lee Eric Drake Foundation
• Jenkins, Spencer. Icy Roads Reason Behind Day Off
• Harvard Professor to Speak – Lani Guinier
• Parking & Transportation Services Forums Scheduled for Next Week
• Simpson, Mandy. Students React to Snow Closure – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Claybourn, Cole. WKU Signs Sun Belt Conference’s Top Class – Football
• Harris, Shakia. Reshaping the Classroom – Admissions
• Duvall, Tessa. Remaking South Campus – University College
• Kriz, Lindsay. Events Push Study Abroad Opportunities
• Wade, Katherine. Student Rides in Fast Lane – Chad Willis, Beech Bend Raceway
• Wilson, Laurel. State’s High Schools to Implement Higher Academic Standards
• House Bill Could Raise Dropout Age – Legislation, High School
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Exercise – Big Red
• Faculty Discount – Health Insurance, Exercise
• Hicks, Billy. Bowling Green to Get New …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilson, Laurel. Bill to Help Transfer Credits – Legislation
• Jenkins, Spencer. Bowling Green Blanketed – Winter, Weather, Snow
• Jenkins, Spencer. WKU Police to Train New Officers – Brandon Bryan
• Wilson, Laurel. Tate Page Hall’s Future Likely But Uncertain
• Harrison, Blake. Men’s Relay Peaks at Kentucky – Track & Field
• Lintner, Jonathan. Willie Taggart’s Next Task: Coaching – Football
• Lintner, Jonathan. Changing of the Guards – Jamal Crook, Caden Dickerson, Basketball
• Greenwell, Zach. Amy McNear Ready to Make the Big Play – Basketball
• Brown, Jeremy. Toppers Make Most of …

Ua3/9 Post Open Forum Re: Wku Guide For 2010-12, Wku President's Office, Gary Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Memo from President Gary Ransdell to the faculty and staff regarding the open forum and revision of 2007-12 strategic plan.

Ua35/1 Doers & Deeds Vol. 7, No. 14, Wku Provost

WKU Administration Documents

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. 85, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilson, Laurel. Salaries Approved
• Kriz, Lindsay & Mandy Simpson. Running Room – Preston Health & Activities Center
• Wilson, Laurel. Western Rakes in Record Donations – Institutional Advancement
• Duvall, Tessa. Housing Program Offers Students More Choie – Housing & Residence Life
• Harris, Shakia. Regents Approve American Sign Language Certificate – Communication Disorders
• What Else is New? – Construction, WKU Owensboro, College High
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Texting While Driving
• Eyes on the Road: Banning Texting While Driving a Good Start to End Distractions
• Wadley, Emily. Institute for Citizenship …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilson, Laurel. Budget Talks Loom
• Barczak, Mary. Help for Haiti – American Red Cross, Fund raising, Earthquakes
• Dressler, Danny. Student Refunds Arrive – Student Financial Aid
• Ulber, Emily. Student Survives Earthquake – Haiti, Sophia Sterlin
• Wilson, Laurel. Regents to Discuss Wood Selig & Dean Kahler’s Raises
• Snyder, Kristen. Bowling Green Board of Commissioners Approves TIF District Rezoning – Downtown Redevelopment, Block 12, Tax Increment Financing
• Fryer, Chris. A Thousand Words – Charlie Barkman
• Jenkins, Spencer. Campus Crime Slow Over Winter Break – WKU Police, Martha Richmond aka Bettina, …

Ua3/9 Revised Wku Strategic Plan 2010-12 & Notice Of Campus-Wide Forum, Wku President's Office, Gary Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Memo from President Gary Ransdell to the faculty and staff regarding strategic planning and campus forum. Attachments include Requirements and Categories for Admission to WKU, University College organizational charts, Education for Sustainability at WKU and a draft strategic plan.

Ua3/9 2010 Spring Semester Matters, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Memo from President Gary Ransdell to the faculty and staff regarding strategic planning, Governor Steve Beshear, regents meetings, funding, Navitas, Sustainability Committee and building renovations.

Ua19/16/1 Wku Women's Basketball, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

2010-11 women's basketball media guide produced by WKU Athletic Media Relations, includes athletic records and statistics, photographs, schedule and information regarding opponents.

Placing Children In Need With Gay & Lesbian Couples: Influences On Placement Decisions, Gayle Mallinger

Social Work Faculty Publications

Thousands of children throughout the United States are currently awaiting placement with adoptive families. The literature indicates that gay- and lesbian-headed households can well meet the needs of these children. Research suggests that sexual prejudice, religious fundamentalism and attitudes about gay and lesbian adoption may influence practice decisions regarding placement. This dissertation study examined the influences of religious fundamentalism, sexual prejudice, contact with sexually diverse individuals, and attitudes towards gay men and lesbians as adoptive parents on intent to place children in need with gay and lesbian couples. A random sample of National Association of Social Workers (NASW) members was …

Ua1d Charles Forrester Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Personnel file of Art faculty Charles Forrester for the period 1965-2010.

Zephyrus, Western Kentucky University

Student Creative Writing

The fine arts magazine of Western Kentucky University at Bowling Green.

Ua68/7/1 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Modern Languages Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications created by and about the Modern Languages department.

Ua45/6 Registrar Commencement File, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Commencement and baccalaureate programs. Commencement programs list students authorized to graduate. Commencement schedules are included with the programs when they exist. These include information regarding concerts, alumni meetings and other activities during commencement week. Also includes audio and video tapes of commencements.

Ua60/3/1 Applied Arts & Health Military Science Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications created by the department of Military Science.

Ua100/2/3 Training School & College High Memorabilia Collection, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Memorabilia related to Training School & College High School.

Ua56/1 Institutional Research Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications created by the department of Institutional Research. The series includes an annual publication, The Fact Book which provides a statistical and demographic profile of WKU. The most recent Fact Book is available online at: https://www.wku.edu/instres/fact_book.php

Table of Contents:

1. General Information
2. Student Profile
3. Faculty & Staff
4. Departmental Information
5. University Resources
6. Institutional Advancement
7. Athletics & Student Affairs
8. Data Sources

Ua60/3/2 Applied Arts & Health Military Science Correspondence, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Correspondence regarding the administration and activities of the WKU Military Science department.

Ua68/9/2 The Symphony, Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra

WKU Administration Documents

Program outlining the 2010-11 season of the Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra. Includes article by Jonathan Jeffrey entitled "Homecoming" regarding the return to the renovated Van Meter Hall. Also a description of the Pre-College Strings Program.

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.