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A Holistic Aboriginal Framework For Individual Healing, Gus Hill

Lyle S. Hallman Social Work Faculty Publications

This paper offers up an holistic Indigenous model of individual healing that utilizes medicine wheel teachings to break down the four aspects (spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental) of individual wellness. Teachings about each direction are presented followed by practice techniques for each aspect of the individual self. It is bookended by an introduction to the historical trauma faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada, and a conclusion that draws implications for healing.

Black Males' Perceptions Of Parental Involvement, Influence, And Their Educational Outcomes, Victor Jones Jr.

Masters Theses

Using qualitative inquiry and methods, this study explored the effect of parental involvement and influence on Black males' educational outcomes. The participants in this study were six Black males from a mid-sized, predominately White, four-year university in the Midwest. The findings from this study suggest that parents' involvement and influence shapes the way that Black males view education, which, in tum, affects their motivation and educational outcomes. In addition, this study provides suggestions for future research, as well as recommendations for educational professionals and administrators.

Transforming Climates For The Academic Woman Of Color: Facilitating Greater Understanding In The Workplace Climate And In Social Structures, Loretta A. Moore, Michelle D. Deardorff, Evelyn J. Leggette, Angela Mae Kupenda

Journal Articles

This article explores the findings of a workshop designed to determine impediments for academic success of women of color in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as well as Social and Behavioral Science (SBS), disciplines at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) five-year ADVANCE Institutional Transformation (IT) grant, three concurrent cohorts – single women, women with partners, and the partners of the women – explored various factors that hinder academic women’s progression. Utilizing mixed methods, including focus groups, pre- and post-surveys and recorded interviews, it was found that women of color at HBCUs …

An Engineering Journey: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of African-American Engineers' Persistence, Kristy Somerville-Midgette

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This transcendental phenomenological research study examined the perspectives and lived experiences of African-American female engineers related to the factors that led to their persistence to enter, persist through, and remain in the field. The study was guided by four research questions: (a) How do K-12 experiences shape African-American female engineers' decisions to enter the STEM field? (b) What persistence factors motivated African-American female engineers to enter the engineering profession? (c) What are the factors that shape African-American female engineers' persistence to progress through postsecondary engineering programs? (d) How do professional experiences shape African-American female engineers' persistence in the field? Cognitive …

Traditional Elders In Post-Secondary Stem Education, Maria Pontes Ferreira, Betty Mckenna, Fidji Gendron

Nutrition and Food Science Faculty Research Publications

Native/Aboriginal students are underrepresented in Western science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), due in part to perceived cultural irrelevance. Yet many Native people continue to engage in Indigenous science, such as through traditional medicine and food systems. Recently it was shown that Aboriginal university students are significant users of natural health products (NHP) and learn about NHP from Elders. Thus, in post-secondary educational settings, the presence of Elders may positively impact Native students' interest in science-related topics. At the First Nations University of Canada, partnering of STEM-trained faculty with Elders occurs in community-based research and education endeavours. This paper highlights …

Academically Resilient Minority Doctoral Students Who Experienced Poverty And Parental Substance Abuse, Marcia Boatman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There is a lack of research on the academic resilience of minority, first-generation, online doctoral students (MFOD) who experienced poverty and parental substance abuse (PSA). The purpose of this study was to explore how MFOD who overcame poverty and PSA developed academic resilience. Resilience theory and Kember's model of attrition in online programs provided a conceptual framework for this study. The research questions guiding this qualitative study concerned how MFOD perceive and interpret their academic resilience and protective factors. A purposeful sample of 6 students participated in semistructured interviews. An interpretative phenomenological analysis was conducted, which included a case by …

Motivations For Volunteering In A Faith-Based Mentoring Program, Trudy Weatherspoon Willis-Jones

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract

Adolescent males are being suspended or expelled at high rates. Faith-based organizations have developed programs to address these problems by using adult male volunteers to mentor high-risk youth; however, recruiting sufficient mentors is a problem because organizers lack an understanding of the factors that motivate men to volunteer. If this problem can be alleviated, then faith-based organizations will be better able to recruit volunteers to serve students. Guided by the functionalist theory, the purpose of this study was to determine what demographic characteristics and motivating factors discriminated between volunteers and non-volunteers. A causal comparative design was employed and the …

Church-Based Hiv/Aids Prevention For Adults, Hattie Acheampong

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) disproportionately affect African Americans in the South; given that population's high rate of church attendance, churches have been one potential avenue for HIV/AIDS education. Research has shown the importance of HIV/AIDS education in reducing risk behavior and infection, although church-based HIV/AIDS prevention programs for adults have received little scholarly attention, including the impact of such programs on attitudes, behavioral control, and intention to engage in safe sexual practices. Using Ajzens' theory of planned behavior as a foundation, the purpose of this quantitative study was to explore whether there is a statistically …

Educators' Perceptions About African American Student Referrals To Special Education, Ydeaira Erica Ely

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The overrepresentation of African American (AA) students in special education is a problem in the United States, with concerns about the lack of uniformity in AA students' referrals to special education, and whether the referral process is applied consistently for all students. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine the perceptions of teachers, school counselors, and school administrators concerning the special education referral process, and whether the process was applied consistently for all students. The 2 theories providing the theoretical foundation were critical race theory and zone of proximal development. Criterion sampling was used to select 6 …

A Cultural Lens Into The Story Underneath: A Resource Guide Of African American Art, Artists And Culture For Art Education, Valerie Graves

Theses and Dissertations

The goal of this study is to create a qualitative resource guide of African American culture, art, and artists for an art education curriculum. This project encompasses four main themes to reflect an area of African American culture via a work of art created by an African American artist. These themes are, Family with the sub themes African American Male, Matriarch, and Children; Spirit with the sub themes Faith, Spirituality, and Inspiration; Identity with the sub themes Artist’s Voice, Triumph, and Hope and Vision; Community with the sub themes Ancestors, Social Issues, and Cultural Voice. These themes constitute …

Students' Perceptions And Experiences Of A Diversity And Inclusion Training Program At A Community College, Norma I. Corral-Chandler

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A community college developed a diversity and inclusion training program, Maximizing Our Strengths as an Inclusive Community (MOSAIC), to address the lack of diversity training for students and staff. However, the program had not been evaluated. The purpose of this study was to learn about students' perceptions and experiences of the MOSAIC program. Guided by theories of constructivism and components of critical race theory related to critical studies in Whiteness, social identity theory, and best practices for diversity and inclusion training, this study explored how students described the effectiveness of the program. Interview data for this responsive program evaluation using …

Portraits Of Women’S Leadership After Participation In A Culturally Based University Tribal College Partnership, Catherine Calvert

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

This study explores the leadership, change, and empowerment stories of Native American women who participated in a tribal university partnership culturally based higher education program. In light of research identifying a prevailing lack of higher education completion rates for Native American students, my intention is to share the success stories of Native American women who persisted, graduated, and influenced their communities. Narratives of students’ higher education persistence, community leadership, and empowerment are important to inspire future generations of students to first see the possibility of higher education for themselves, and then investigate their options and participate as students. After reviewing …

Knowing The Indigenous Leadership Journey: Indigenous People Need The Academic System As Much As The Academic System Needs Native People, Dawn Elizabeth Hardison-Stevens

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

This dissertation explores the research question, “How can we create the best learning environments for Indigenous students through good leadership at all levels?” A bridge between cultures provides learning opportunities toward academic success between Indigenous students, families, leaders, and communities. Through personal experience as a practitioner, professional, and education, my research examines and identifies results from personnel and students at five schools, tribal and public, their tribal communities, and two Indigenous people in high profile leadership positions indicating an educational philosophy recognizing Indigenous people need the academic system as much as the academic system needs Native people. Portraits and interviews …

Ua12/2/1 Stressbusters, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special finals week edition of the College Heights Herald.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Koch, Cameron. Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Sanctioned for Hazing
• Holloway, Kaely. Talisman Guests Visit Last Evening – Student Government Association
• Lawson, Anna. Candelight Vigil Honors Student’s Vivacious Spirit – Melanie Reichert
• Parker, Jacob. Theft, Substance Abuse Make Up Majority of Campus Crime
• French, Jackson. South Campus Store Wasn’t Making Any Money
• Bratcher, Nick. Apologies & Admonishments
• Kriz, Lindsay. Here’s What I Hope You’ve Learned – Feminism
• Parker, Jacob. Friends Remember Derrick Looper’s Easy Going Nature
• Crumbie, Trey. New Department to Concentrate on Science Side of Psychology
• Crumbie, Trey. Enrollment …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Holloway, Kaely. Talisman, Student Government Association Discuss Financial Options
• Pratt, Elliott. Bowl or Bust – Football
• Sproles, Katherine. Grant Creates Clinical Experiences & Practice in Teaching Teacher Program
• Marnon, Christian. WKU Can’t Keep It Up – Sexual Health
• French, Jackson. Student Teams Up with Student Government Association for Bench Proposal – Logan Eckler, Bus Stops
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Christmas
• Deck the Halls
• Pierce, Connor. Nick Bratcher’s Equality Is a Joke
• Watson, Paul. English Professor Wins International Award for Novel – David Bell
• Koch, Cameron. Benefit Auction to …

Appendix: Thoughts On John Evans And Sand Creek, Gary L. Roberts

John Evans Study Report

Apart from political rivalry, there was little reason to oppose John Evans as governor of Colorado. He was a success by almost any standard one chose to apply. He was a self-made man, a son of the Middle West. He grew up in a Quaker family in Indiana, and although he converted to Methodism later, Protestant evangelism was a central feature of his character and experience. As a young man, he set his goals high—to build a city, to found a college, to create a fortune, to become a governor, to be elected to the United States Senate, and to …

Contributing Factors That Affect The Achievement Of African-American Females Taught By Caucasian Teachers On The Arkansas Literacy Exam: A Case Study, Felicia Renee Smith

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative intrinsic case study was designed to assist Caucasian educators with the researched academic skills and behaviors to engage African-American females in the learning environment. The study provided strategies and recommendations to promote self-worth, self-motivation, self-efficacy, and morale in African-American females when they did not perform as well as or higher than their Caucasian peers in a high school English classroom on the state literacy examination instructed by a Caucasian teacher. The research site was a low socioeconomic urban high school with a majority of minorities with several native based home languages. The study took an in-depth approach to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Holiday Guide, Wku Student Affairs

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Special holiday issue of the College Heights Herald.

• Sproles, Katherine. Groups Compete In Christmas Tree Decorating Competition – Kentucky Museum
• Pait, Ryan. ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Episodes – Television
• Conniff, Ben. Holly Jolly Holiday Films to Watch – Movies
• Roederer, Anna. Circle K Club Gets Into Spirit of Giving with Clothing Drive – Charities
• French, Jackson. International Students Share Their Holiday Plans
• Crumbie, Trey. Kentucky Museum Store Offers Unique Gifts for the Holiday Season
• Koch, Cameron. A Guide to Video Game Deals This Black Friday
• Boyd, Kayla. Black Friday Brings Deals for Shoppers, Stress for Workers

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Beilman, Elizabeth. Loved Ones Remember Melanie Reichert’s Free Spirit
• Prochazka, Tyler. When You Click Accept – Information Technology
• Holloway, Kaely. South Campus Meeting Focuses on Bookstore, Talisman Funding
• Parker, Jacob. Students Mirror Hardship to Raise Homeless Awareness – Shantytown
• Kriz, Lindsay. Why Am I Not Enough As I Am?
• Bratcher, Nick. Equality in Relationships Isn’t Always a Good Thing
• Ready for the Stage Photo Spread – Theatre & Dance
• Burton, Kristina. Mainstage Season Closes with WinterDance – Theatre & Dance
• Parker, Jacob. Barista Finds Lifelong Inspiration from Parents – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Crumbie, Trey. Enrollment Creates Problems for WKU Budget
• Downey, Casey. A Different Spirit – Corsair Artisan Distillery
• Koch, Cameron. Students Line Up for New Game Console – Best Buy
• French, Jackson. New Courts Make Tennis Team More Competitive
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Enrollment
• WKU Ignoring Recent Enrollment Trends
• Mack, Shelby. The Spirits Make the Master – Corsair Artisan Distillery
• Conniff, Ben. 12 Years a Slave a Startling Portrait of 19^th Century America
• Piat, Ryan. Homeland Twists Itself Into Trouble Again
• Crumbie, Trey. Women Come Together to Help …

Second Lines, Story Circles, And Freedom Songs: A Call And Response, Ann-Meredith Wootton

Capstone Collection

Community Is Survival

In New Orleans, all the grandmothers tell the story about the live oaks. Our roots don't grow deep into the swamp, but they grow wide – weaving, growing, and binding together with all of the surrounding trees, so that when the hurricane winds come, we will not fall. Together we can stand up against the strongest Gulf force winds (and the many faces of the Cradle to Prison Pipeline) – pushing, pulling, and leaning on one another when we need – and survive to see another day.

Live oaks also carry the story tradition of being a …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Koch, Cameron. Provost Gordon Emslie Discusses Priority Registration
• Parker, Jacob. Five Reports of Slashed Tires in Two Weeks
• French, Jackson. Italian Language Courses Returning for Spring Semester
• Mathews, Mackenzie. A Topper’s Best Friend – CanDoo, Therapy Dogs
• Bratcher, Nick. The Disappearance of November
• Kriz, Lindsay. Why I Stopped Pining for the One
• Boyd, Kayla. Students Run Bingocize Class – Jason Crandall, Kinesiology
• Parker, Jacob. Red Line Bus Driver Will Always Be a Farmer at Heart – Willard Montgomery
• Who Ya Gonna Call? – Western Kentucky Ghostbusters
• Lorance, Lauren. Eclectic …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Crumbie, Trey. Fall to Fall Enrollment Drops for the First Time in 16 Years
• French, Jackson. Thompson Complex North Wing to Be Torn Down
• Crumbie, Trey. Former Employees Claim Age Discrimination – Terry Reagan, Raymond Elms
• Crumbie, Trey. Former Director of Admissions Takes New Position – Scott Gordon
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Kentucky Medical Care
• Affordable Care Act Gives Kentucky a Future, Affordable or Not
• Maule, Ian. Sweet Chariot – Red Bull Chariot Race
• Crumbie, Trey. Gary Ransdell Seeks New Funding Model for Public Universities
• Burton, Kristina. WKU …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Crumbie, Trey & Michael McKay. Enrollment Numbers Down 668, Director of Admissions Out – Scott Gordon
• Holloway, Kaely. Thompson Complex North Wing Closing Next Semester
• Lanter, Austin. Face of the Program – Travis Hudson, Harlie Bryant, Volleyball
• Bratcher, Nick. The Cost of Having Guts
• Kriz, Lindsay. It’s Not Your Age, It’s When You’re Ready
• Clark, Mike. En Garde – WKU Fencing Club
• Burton, Kristina. Return of the Tragic Comedy – Theatre & Dance
• Parker, Jacob. Differently Enabled Student Aspires to Help Others – Josh Mata
• Downey, Casey. Alum Gains …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Sproles, Katherine. Teams Work Day & Night for Film Challenge
• Crumbie, Trey. Fraternities Shave, Grow Beards for Charity – Phi Gamma Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association
• Priority Check: Student Government Association Too Little, Too Late with Registration
• Hughey, Aaron. Are You a Liberal or a Conservative?
• Rock Hard Photo Spread – Rocky Horror Picture Show
• Phillips, Jonah. Soccer Team Heads to Texas for Sun Belt Conference Tournament
• Pratt, Elliott. WKU Utilizes Backfield in Win a Georgia State – Football
• Lashbrook, Tyler. Toppers …

Ua12/2/1 Basketball Section, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring basketball.

• Aulbach, Lucas. Expect Big Things from Both WKU Teams This Year – Basketball
• Players to Watch: Lady Toppers – Chastity Gooch, Chaney Means, Bianca McGee, Alexis Govan
• Players to Watch: Toppers – T.J. Price, George Fant, Brandon Harris, Aleksey Rostov
• Lashbrook, Tyler. English Forward Ben Lawson Brings Unique Skill Set to WKU – International Students
• Aulbach, Lucas. Toppers Beginning Quest for Third Straight Sun Belt Title
• Williams, Kyle. Alexis Govan or Go Home
• Williams, Kyle. Lady Toppers Not Sneaking Up on Anyone This Season
• Lashbrook, Tyler. Point Taken: Ray Harper Looks …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Holloway, Kaely. Student Complaints Spur Open Forum – Registration
• Matchen, Quiche. Former CNN Anchor to Speak on Diversity on TV – Soledad O’Brien
• Crumbie, Trey. Students, Volunteers Make Scaring Their Job – Halloween
• Boyd, Kayla. WKU Chosen as YouTube Music Awards Viewing Party Site
• Holloway, Kaely. Charging Station Bill Vetoed by Executive Council
• Pait, Ryan. Ten Spooky TV Episodes to Watch This Halloween
• Kriz, Lindsay. Let’s Stick to Constructive Criticism on Halloween
• Bratcher, Nick. Africa Cannot Afford US Budget Mistakes
• Hilltop Horoscopes
• Fright Night Photo Spread – Halloween
• Conniff, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Crumbie, Trey. Arabic, Chinese Majors, Land Sale Approved – Regents
• Burton, Kristina. Rocky Horror Screening Set for Capitol Arts
• Matchen, Quiche. National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Goes Back to Its Roots
• Prochazka, Tyler. Though on Pop to Discuss Doctor Who – Dawn Hall
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Email Policies
• Know Your Rights Email Policy Violates Right to Free Speech
• Emslie, Gordon. Response to Oct. 22 Herald Editorial – Registration
• McDowell, Courtney. Parade Causes Transportation Problems – Parking & Transportation
• Marnon, Christian. Grad Remembered for Her Academics, Athletics – …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Pratt, Elliott. WKU Prepares for Battle of Strengths Against Troy – Football
• Aulbach, Lucas. Butter Fingers
• WKU Players to Watch
• Troy Players to Watch
• Pratt, Elliott. Boyds II Men – Xavius Boyd, Bar’ee Boyd
• Aulbach, Lucas. Troy’s Dual-Quarterback System Nothing New for WKU
• Aulbach, Lucas. Saturday Offers a Chance for Pass Attack to Get on Track
• Williams, Kyle & Tyler Lashbrook. Back to Business – Basketball