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Ua12/2/7 Wku Social Sororities, Wku Panhellenic Council

Student Organizations

Booklet explaining social sororities at WKU published about 1982. Includes information regarding Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, Sigma Kappa, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta.

The American Liberalism Of Eleanor Roosevelt, Janet Wolfe

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

A biographical study of the life of Eleanor Roosevelt was undertaken to explore the various obstacles she was required to overcome as she grew to become an influential figure in the world of liberal politics. During the New Deal years her influence was most visible as she traveled across the country and relayed to her husband the concerns of the average man. As a delegate to the United Nations, after the death of her husband, Eleanor's devotion toward attaining a United Nations which would keep peace among all nations and her ability to carry out tasks in a patient and …

Certificate: Abwa Citation Of Appreciation, American Business Women's Association

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

ABWA Citation of Appreciation presented to Dr. Edna Saffy. As an expression of appreciation for courtesies extended this chapter and the American Business Women’s Association, we hereby present this Citation. Beaches Charter Chapter February 17, 1981.

Ua12/2 Fourth Annual Academic Awards Banquet, Wku Panhellenic Council, Wku Interfraternity Council

Student Organizations

Award banquet program.

Ivy Leaves, 1980-1981, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1981 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Andy Philhower, Mary Bruck, Joyce Carwile, Yvonne Felder, Dorothy Hagood, Jennifer Hayes, Marsha Keaton, Helen McGee, Jane McIntosh, and Doug Davison. Cover art by Susan A. Ware, drawings by Anne Manning Campbell.

Sexual Harassment Of Working Women: An Exploratory Study, Cheryl Mcmichaels

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to empirically investigate the subject of sexual harassment. A total of 82 women were recruited from central Illinois to fill out a questionnaire on sexual harassment and the Assertiveness Inventory (Gambrill and Richey, 1975). An attempt was made to control the subjects for occupational levels. Their occupational levels ranged from physician to unskilled worker, and their educational levels ranged from a high school degree to an advanced degree. The women in this sample worked full-time, part-time, and did volunteer work.

All of the women filled out the Assertiveness Inventory, a 40-item self-report, (Gambrill and …

Ua12/2/7 Panhellenic Report, Rebecca Rhoten

WKU Administration Documents

Annual report of the Panhellenic Council for 1979-80 in the form of a letter from Rebecca Rhoten to Mrs. Milton DeVoe.

Ua12/2/9 Phi Mu Alumnae Update, Phi Mu

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about Phi Mu sorority in 1980.

Careers Of Women Civil Rights Activists, Rhoda Lois Blumberg

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Stages in the civil rights careers of a sample of women active in northern communities were studied. Committed to racial justice, most intensified their participation in the early 1960's. In the second half of the decade, the "Black Power" phase, roles for whites became fewer. Organizations experienced changes in membership and direction; factionalism ensued. Many, women welcomed black leadership and played roles in new black-lead community agencies. Arrests of blacks allegedly involved in riots elicited support in the formation of defense committees and prison reform organizations. Later, many women entered human service professions; they chose jobs with poor, minority or …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 53, No. 4, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

Alumni magazine published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• Conway, Sheila. Dr. Donald Zacharias is Inaugurated
• Jeffrey, Robert. Change & Challenge
• Zacharias, Donald. A Day That Belongs to Western
• Mark Lyons: Photographer
• About Faculty
• Ransdell, Gary. Alumni Newsgrams
• Western’s 1980 All Ohio Valley Conference Selections
• Mary Koeckert, Joyce Laubenheimer Earn All-American Riflery Honors
• WKU Takes 17^th Ohio Valley Conference Cage Title
• Clem Haskins Named Head Basketball Coach
• Lady Netters in AIAW
• Baseball Team Finishes Season with Best Record Ever
• Alumni Notes
• In Memoriam
• 1980-81 Fine Arts Festival

Ua12/2 Third Annual Academic Awards Banquet, Wku Panhellenic Council, Wku Interfraternity Council

Student Organizations

Awards banquet program.

Ivy Leaves, 1979-1980, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1980 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Beth Byers, John Lee Owen, Cindy Benton, Joyce Carwile, Dorothy Hagood, Karen Henderson, Dawn McKenzie, Doug Davidson, Mary Martin, and Dr. S.C. McCarter. Cover art by Meg Crump and John Lee Owen.

A Construct Validity Study For The Women Workers Scale Questionnaire, Gwen Simpson

Dissertations and Theses

This study attempted to obtain evidence on the construct validity of the Women Workers Scale (WWS), an attitude scale developed to measure male supervisors' attitudes toward women workers. As women enter the work world in increasing numbers, they are usually supervised by men. However, few studies have examined the attitudes of male supervisors toward women workers. At least one author (Bass, 1972) reported that there were significant differences among male managers in their attitudes toward women. Specifically, those male managers who had not worked with women held more favorable attitudes than male managers who had worked with women.

The Relationship Of Sex-Role Classifications, Measured Vocational Interests And Expressed Vocational Interests Of Selected College Women, Sallyann Mcleod Koenig

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Women workers in the United States do not share equally in earned income with men, and the majority of female workers are employed in traditionally female occupations where the pay is also traditionally low. A socialization pattern seems to assign women certain career roles which have been traditionally female and to influence women in their professional ambitions and in making satisfying career choices. This study represents an attempt to investigate possible variables which influence women in making satisfying congruent career choices.

The relationship of sex-role classification, as measured by the Bem Sex-role Inventory (BSRI), vocational interests, as measured by the …

Ivy Leaves, 1978-1979, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1979 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Karen Henderson, Jeff Brown, Harold Rice, Dana Shaw, Kevin Sighter, Roger Turner, Dennis James, Dr. Ray P. Rust, Dave Everett, and Dr. A. Frank Bonner. Cover art was by Sandra Weathers and Mary Shooter.

Ua12/2/7 Scrapbook, Wku Panhellenic Council

Student Organizations

WKU Panhellenic Council scrapbook from 1975 to 1979 showing activities of several fraternities and sororities: Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Nu and Zeta Phi Beta.

Ua12/2/73 Newsletter, Alpha Omicron Pi

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.

Ua12/2/36 Scrapbook, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Student Organizations

Scrapbook chronicling Gamma Sigma Sigma activities and events of fall 1978.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 49, No. 4, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

Alumni magazine published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• Kerrick, Sara-Lois. Western's First Lady – Harriet Downing
• Bennett, Jo. Oral History, History on Tape
• Snodgrass, Jim. A Freshman Dabbles with Ethylene Gas and Has a Surprising Result – Steve Estok
• Bennett, Jo. Mark Twain Slept Here – Gene Rich
• Given, Ed. It's a Long Time to December – Gene Keady
• Gross, Jan. Shakertown, More Than a Memory
• Conway, Sheila. WKU Fine Arts Festival
• Armstrong, Don. Free Enterprise and Free People
• Highland, Jim. Joseph Cangemi in Venezuela, Latin American Connection
• Jack Corn Photographer
• Julian Carroll Addresses Graduates
• Regents Appoint …

The Relationship Of Emotio-Sexual Orientation In Females To Androgyny & Social Self-Esteem, Joyce Gayles

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The research on sex-role development, psychological androgyny, and personality variables in lesbian women was reviewed. Since previous research suggested that lesbian women tend to have characteristics which might be labelled androgynous, a study was undertaken to assess the presence of androgyny among lesbian and heterosexual women and to cross-validate the findings on the relationship between androgyny and self-esteem. In order to assess sex-role classification, the PRF-Andro Scale was administered to 30 lesbian and 30 heterosexual women. The Texas Social Behavior Inventory was used to measure self-esteem. Results showed that a significantly greater proportion of the lesbians were androgynous, and a …

Ua12/2/36 Scrapbook, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Student Organizations

Scrapbook chronicling Gamma Sigma Sigma activities and events of 1978.

Personality Variables & Sex-Role Classifications Of "Total Woman" Participants, Lou Brown

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The "Total Woman" philosophy and previous research concerning the development of sex-roles, androgyny, how women view themselves and personality differences in group members were reviewed. Since no previous research on the personality variables and the sex-role classification of "Total Woman" participants had been reported, an exploratory study was undertaken. In order to assess personality variables the Personality Research Form-E was administered to 67 "Total Woman" participants from two southern cities. The "Total Woman" subjects were found to have a significantly higher need for Harmavoidance and a significantly lower need for Autonomy, Change, Play and Understanding than the norm group. The …

The Relative Efficiencey Of The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (Wais) As A Predictor Of College Academic Achievement, Ollie Dennis

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study examined the predictive validity of the WAIS in an academic setting. Traditional WAIS IQ scores and subtests of 127 male and 163 female college students were correlated with Grade Point Averages at the end of four semesters and within five academic areas. Five groups were examined including the total group, male group, female group, black group, and white group. The academic University's general and Communication of areas investigated corresponded to the education requirements; Organization Ideas, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Studies, Natural Science and Mathematics, and Physical Development. Results indicated that dictor of both semester GPA and five groups. …

Ua12/2 First Annual Academic Awards Banquet, Wku Panhellenic Council, Wku Interfraternity Council

Student Organizations

Awards banquet program.

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Womens Basketball, 1975-1978, Wku Archives

WKU Administration Documents

Digitized vertical file materials regarding WKU womens basketball.

Ivy Leaves, 1977-1978, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1978 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Cindy Beasley, Karen Reynolds, Sharon Gilbert, Kaye Boyd, Julie Brashier, Wayne Hutchinson, Dennis Matthews, Lea Mullinax, and A. Frank Bonner. Cover art by Wayne Hutchinson.

Flyer: General Information, Era Ratification Assembly

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

Flyer to inform people of the BPW ERA Ratification Assembly held in Houston, Texas in conjunction with the National Women’s Conference. Date: November 18, 1977

A Kentucky Dressmaker, Mrs. A.H. (Carrie) Taylor: An Examination Of Her Role In Fashion At The Turn Of The Century, Janice Centers

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

One dressmaker, Mrs. A. H. Taylor of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was studied in order to draw attention to the role of the dressmaker in American fashion. A biography of Mrs. A. H. Taylor and the business history were compiled; available designs were analyzed in relation to current fashion; and an investigation of the business organization was made. It was found that the dressmaking establishment played an important role in the lives of women of that time period. Fashionable custom fit clothing was made available to local residents and to mail-order customers. The establishment was one of the few businesses which …

Ua12/2/73 Newsletter, Alpha Omicron Pi

Student Organizations

Spring newsletter created by and about Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.

Ua1b1/1 Rodes-Helm Lecture Series Scrapbook, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook of programs, photographs and press clippings regarding the following Rodes-Helm Lecture Series speakers:

• Arthur Schlesinger
• Pearl Buck
• Buckminster Fuller
• Chet Huntley
• Art Linkletter
• Nancy Dickerson
• Vincent Price
• William Buckley
• Richard Leakey
• Alvin Toffler
• John Ferguson
• Charles Kuralt