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Farmers' Markets In Kentucky: A Geospatial, Statistical, And Cultural Analysis, Elizabeth Ann Schmitz

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

To assess what factors are driving the exponential growth of farmers’ markets in Kentucky, geospatial and statistical analysis of a database of 121 farmers’ markets was conducted. A statewide survey of market leaders and a case study of a single farmers’ market both identified reasons for growing support of farmers’ markets in Kentucky.

Market distribution, vendor levels, and gross sales were mapped against a backdrop of county urban classification, median household income, and education levels. Kruskal-Wallace analysis was used to identify if Kentucky’s rural, micropolitan, and metropolitan markets differ significantly in terms of their age, number of vendors, and market …

Staying Out Of Court: Leadership Factors For Consideration As Higher Education Administrators, Steven R. Briggs

Parameters of Law in Student Affairs and Higher Education (CNS 670)

Higher education leaders have a tremendous responsibility as it relates to legal concerns. This guidebook is intended to assist leaders in higher education by providing factors for which administrators serving in a student affairs or higher education leadership role should consider. This guidebook is designed to offer five recommendations for best practices. The guidebook will also review the 2007 rape and murder of a Eastern Michigan University student in demonstrating how leaders at this institution failed to follow these five factors of best practice and thus providing examples of negligence or tort liability, which has best been defined as civil …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - First Test, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Patton, Emily. WKU Sweeps University of Louisiana Lafayette, Will Face Florida International University Friday – Volleyball
• Greenwell, Zach. Tops to Follow Blowout Wins with First Test in Puerto Rico – Basketball
• 2010 Puerto Rico Tip-off Bracket
• Greenwell, Zach. Bobby Rainey Chasing Individual Goals Along with Wins for WKU – Football
• Robinson, Andrew. Dispatches from the Zoo: An Open Letter from George the Monkey – Football
• Claybourn, Cole. Lady Tops to Endure Tough Stretch Without Amy McNear – Basketball
• Bratcher, Nick. WKU Looks to Extend Streak at Home with Invitational – Swimming

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Facing Adversity, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Robinson, Andrew. WKU Not Moving from Sun Belt Conference
• WKU Hosting Blood Drive with Middle Tennessee State University
• Patton, Emily. Emily Teegarden Overcoming Shaky Start; Lady Tops Channeling Rocky Balboa – Volleyball
• Greenwell, Zach. Freshman Brandon Peters Off to Fast Start for WKU – Basketball
• Greenwell, Zach. WKU Ready to Test Improved Defense Against Sun Belt Conference’s Best – Football
• Greenwell, Zach. Tops Want to Leave Past Road Woes Behind in Season Opener – Basketball
• Osborne, Sam. Cross Country Teams Prep for Regionals In Louisville – Track & Field

Web Page Design - Student-Community Collaborations, George Kontos

University College Business Division Faculty Publications

A collaborative project is described. Students in a web design class were asked to contact local businesses and help them create their web site (collection of related and interconnected web pages). Two phases of the project are described, planning and implementation. Planning defines the purpose and the target audience and also includes a sketch of the website's organization. The project is suitable for both traditional and online classes. Ideally, session participants should have some experience or interest in teaching web design but anyone who wants to know how to help students work collaboratively with the community is welcome to attend.

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Basketball Season Preview, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Lintner, Jonathan. Ken McDonald Still Young, Still Learning – Basketball
• Greenwell, Zach. Point Guard Battle Highlights Uncertainty in WKU Backcourt – Jamal Crook, Caden Dickerson
• Greenwell, Zach. Transfer Juan Pattillo Embracing Big Expectations for Senior Season – Basketball
• Greenwell, Zach. Steffphon Pettigrew a Reflection of What Coaches Want from Other Players – Basketball
• Claybourn, Cole. Arnika Brown Looks to Make Most of Unexpected Season – Basketball
• Claybourn, Cole. Janae Howard at Home at WKU after Transfer from Louisville – Basketball
• Claybourn, Cole. Lady Toppers Feel They’ve Found Missing Piece – Basketball …

Book Reviews: Anywhere: How Global Connectivity Is Revolutionizing The Way We Do Business, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua35/1 Doers & Deeds Vol. 7, No. 17, 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 Topper Extra - A Step Above, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Lintner, Jonathan. Here’s to Worrying About the Present – Basketball
• Greenwell, Zach. WKU’s Seniors Running Out of Time to Win Game – Football
• Harrison, Blake. Mallory Outerbridge Fills Niche for Lady Tops – Soccer
• Patton, Emily. Sophomore Shining as Most Valuable Player – Jordyn Skinner
• Greenwell, Zach. Willie Taggart Not Worried About Pressure to Make Changes – Football
• Lintner, Jonathan. Three Keys to WKU Beating University of Louisiana Lafayette
• Which 2011 Men’s Basketball Recruit Are You Most Excited About? – Vinny Zollo, Derrick Gordon, Cezar Guerrero, Deng Leek, George Fant, Nigel …

Goodwin, Lora (Sc 2390), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collecction 2390. “Bookkeeping Units for a High School Boy, a Family, and High School Funds as Worked Out in Brackenridge High School, San Antonio, Texas,” presented by Lora Goodwin in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts at Southwest Texas State Teachers College, San Marcos, Texas.

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Curtain Call, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Greenwell, Zach. Willie Taggart’s Faith in Kawaun Jakes Still Strong – Football
• Greenwell, Zach. Toppers Tired of Talking Talk, Not Walking Walk – Football
• Osborne, Sam. WKU Cross Country Team Ready for Final Stretch of Regular Season – Track & Field
• Greenwell, Zach. Sergio Kerusch Ready to Put on a Show in Final Season – Basketball
• Claybourn, Cole. Lady Toppers Ready to Show Off Experience – Basketball
• Patton, Emily. Travis Hudson Cancels Practice, Allows Players Time at Home – Volleyball
• Harrison, Blake. Road Trip Provides Learning Experience for Toppers – Soccer

Ua62/3 October Newsletter, Kentucky Small Business Development Center

University Organizations

Newsletter created by the Kentucky Small Business Development Center at WKU.

Ua37/29 Gary Ransdell - Monetary Policy In A Low-Inflation Environment, St. Louis Federal Reserve Board

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Email sent to members of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Board of Ben Bernanke's speech, Revisiting Monetary Policy in a Low-Inflation Environment delivered at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Conference in Boston, Massachusetts.

Tabor Dry Goods Store - Hartford, Kentucky (Mss 339), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 339. Day books, account books, and invoice books of Pardon Winfield Tabor's dry goods store in Hartford, Ohio County, Kentucky. Includes some druggists' prescription forms and farm records of his son, Earl P. Tabor.

N. Long And Company - Adairville, Kentucky (Sc 2361), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2361. Account book of N. Long and Company, proprietors of a general store in Adairville, Logan County, Kentucky, 1849-1850. The book includes a record of account balances in gold, silver and currency, 1873-1880.

Kininmonth And Brother - Rochester, Kentucky (Mss 340), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 340. Two account books and day book of Kininmonth and Brother, Rochester, Butler County, Kentucky.

Teachers Must Empathize To Motivate, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua37/29 Gary Ransdell - Federal Reserve Board - Ben Bernanke Town Hall Meeting, St. Louis Federal Reserve Board

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Email sent to members of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Board of Ben Bernanke's town hall meeting with educators.

Workplace Violence: Impact And Prevention, Matthew L. Hunt, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

Workplace violence has been increasing in the United States for the past several decades. It affects everyone, not just those who have direct experience with it in employment situations. The authors describe the extent of the problem and provide recommendations regarding how managers and helping professionals can help prevent violent and abusive behavior from occurring in the workplace. They also describe proven strategies for effectively dealing with these kinds of incidents when they do materialize.

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - The Cook, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Lintner, Jonathan. Try Some WKU Volleyball; You’ll Like It
• Greenwell, Zach. WKU Receiver Marcus Vasquez Growing On, Off the Field – Football
• Greenwell, Zach. Toppers Keeping Positive Attitude Through Hard Times – Football
• Patton, Emily. Lindsay Williams Brings Lady Toppers Together with Cooking – Volleyball
• Patton, Emily. Students Raising Hill at Volleyball Games
• Claybourn, Cole. Bowling Green’s Adrienne Tarrence Chooses Belmont Over WKU – Basketball
• Harrison, Blake. Lady Toppers Prepare by Minding Own Business – Soccer
• Harrison, Blake. Extra Questions with Lee Hale – Basketball
• Are You Satisfied with the Football …

Ua3/9 Wku Health Care & Wku United Way Campaign, Wku President's Office, Gary Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Memo from President Gary Ransdell to the faculty and staff regarding health care benefits and fundraising for the United Way.

Gray's Hotel - Russellville, Kentucky (Sc 2356), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan of first page (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 2356. Guest register for Gray's Hotel, Russellville, Kentucky, showing guests' names, city of residence, and room number. The register includes advertisements for local businesses.

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Trial By Fire, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Robinson, Andrew. Kelly Potts, Emily Teegarden Finding Way as Leaders – Volleyball
• Greenwell, Zach. University of South Florida’s B.J. Daniels Latest Test for Toppers – Football
• WKU Hall of Fame Inductees Announced – Chuck Durrant, Tellis Frank, Al Ellison, Bill Powell, Joey Stockton
• Patton, Emily. Freshman Melanie Stutsman Settling in as Starter – Volleyball
• Greenwell, Zach. True Freshmen Earning Playing Time for WKU – Football
• Lintner, Jonathan. Three Keys to WKU Beating University of South Florida – Football
• Harrison, Blake. WKU Opens Conference Play with Weekend Double – Soccer
• Claybourn, Cole. …

James Allison, Jr. And Company - Russellville, Kentucky (Mss 336), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 336. Day books, ledger, and invoice book of James Allison, Jr. and Company, operators of a general store at Russellville in Logan County, Kentucky.

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Home Improvement, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Robinson, Andrew. Remembering Third Down Thunder – Football
• 2010-2011 Women’s Hoops Schedule – Basketball
• Greenwell, Zach. WKU Defense Trying to Correct the Little Things – Football
• Lintner, Jonathan. Friday Pep Rally Kicks Off Weekend
• Greenwell, Zach. Willie Taggart Eager for First Home Game as Head Coach – Football
• Greenwell, Zach. Big Ten Foe Indiana Poses Another Challenge for WKU – Football
• Harrison, Blake. Coach Jason Neidell Overhauls Lady Toppers’ Starting Lineup – Soccer
• Patton, Emily. Former Starter Lauren Stuckel Alleviating WKU’s Service-error Woes – Volleyball
• Extra Questions with Paula Davids – …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Sister Act, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Robinson, Andrew. WKU Has More to Prove This Time Around – University of Kentucky, Football
• Greenwell, Zach. WKU Hoping to Seize Opportunity in Lexington – Football
• Lintner, Jonathan. Three Keys to WKU Winning at University of Kentucky – Football
• Patton, Emily. Sisters Stay Close as Unlikely Teammates, Starters at WKU – Volleyball, Kelly Potts, Ashley Potts
• Greenwell, Zach. Tops Ready to Tackle Kentucky Playmaker Randall Cobb – Football
• Lintner, Jonathan. WKU Spreading Red, Coping with Kentucky Blue – Football
• 2010-2011 Men’s Basketball Schedule
• Extra Questions with Phillip Hatchett – Golf
• Harrison, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Duvall, Tessa. Diversity Plan to Expand Focus – Council on Postsecondary Education, Richard Miller, Diversity Programs
• Ahmetovic, Amira. A Is for Artist – Kaie Kinder
• Duvall, Tessa. WKU Students Left Without Grant Money – College Access Program, Student Financial Aid
• Friddell, Cristen. Local Woman Shares Her Sweet Expertise – Mary Meszaros, Mary Jane’s Chocolates
• Carter, Caitlin. Campus Becomes More Pedestrian-friendly
• Wilson, Laurel. Karl Laves: Counseling Fee Not Deterring Students – Counseling & Testing Center
• Oliver, Angela. Hip-hop Lyrics Provide Entertainment, Insight
• Ogden, Stephen. Letter to the Editor re: …

Unfair Way To Evaluate Teachers: Test Scores About More Than Classroom, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua37/29 Gary Ransdell - Fed. Reserve Board - Challenges For The Economy & State Governments, St. Louis Federal Reserve Board

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Email sent to members of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Board of Ben Bernanke's speech Challenges for the Economy and State Governments.

External Confirmation Of Adherence To Standards: As Applicable To Academic Programmes As To Business And Industry, Aaron W. Hughey, Monica G. Burke

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

The development of, and adherence to, performance standards is imperative for success in today’s competitive global market. This is as true for academic programmes in higher education as it is for the manufacturing and service sectors. Just like their counterparts in business and industry, it is important that graduate career preparation programmes are subject to an external validation process that can substantiate whether or not they are indeed following applicable standards. In this paper the authors discuss the current status of accreditation for graduate programmes designed to prepare tomorrow’s leaders in the student services profession and argue for the development …