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The Great Awakening, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this address at Delta Lambda Kappa in late September 1983, Pollard reflects on the eighteenth century's Great Awakening. In particular, he focuses on how the movement's emphasis on freedom is constitutive of the American way of life and thus, by extension, ServiceMaster's corporate culture.

Reexamination Of Universal Studios Florida Feasibility, Sri International

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Stanford Research Institute (SRI) evaluated a feasibility study conducted by MCA Recreation Service of a proposed Universal Studios attraction in Orlando, Florida. In their report, SRI employed its attendance and financial models using information on tourism constraints, energy outlook and its impact, and other attendance-related data to generate the possible profitability and financial risks of Universal Studios proposed attraction. The report includes tables and figures.

Australian Co-Operation With The National Agricultural Research Project Thailand Monitoring And Evaluation For The Thai Department Of Agriculture, Michael D. Carroll

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At head of title : Australian Co-operation with the National Agricultural Research Project Thailand.

The Department of Agriculture would benefit by adopting an internal research management information system as outlined in this report, The kind of information which the Directorate of the pol requires for optimal decision making on the deployment of personnel and allocation of resources, in accordance with changing priorities, is not readily available from the existing record system.

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by Personnel Services to disseminate information to WKU faculty and staff. This issue has articles about insurance, Eugene Hoofer and savings bonds.

The Red River Gorge: The Existence Of "Recreational Niches" And Their Management Implications, Sara E. Alexander, Billie R. Dewalt, Eugenie Scott

KWRRI Research Reports

Until the late 1960's, the Red River Gorge was just one of the more beautiful parts of the Daniel Boone National Forest. At this time, the Army Corps of Engineers proposed to dam the river for flood control, water supply, and recreation purposes. Intense opposition to the project generated considerable publicity and the Gorge area experienced substantial increases in visitation. The result has been not only severe environmental degradation but extensive overcrowding as well. These trends are presently overtaxing management capabilities of the United States Forest Service. The most pressing issue has come to be how to effectively manage this …

1983-08-18, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Speech At National Franchise Convention, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this address at the 1983 National Franchise Convention, Pollard contrasts the American entrepreneurial spirit with much of what he witnessed while traveling in parts of Communist Europe. He then outlines the three primary emphases of a successful business: customer, quality, and people.

1993-1994 Operating Budget, Southern University System. Office Of Finance & Administration.

All Southern University System Budgets

The 1993-1994 Southern University Law Center Operating Budget. Fiscal year ending June 30, 1994.

Fact Sheet: Biography Of William E. Flaherty, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

No abstract provided.

1983 August-September, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Athletics Press Release Archives

Morehead State Athletics press releases from August to September of 1983.

Profile Vol: 2 No: 6 August/September 1983, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

August/September 1983 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees.

Ua3/6/9 Presidential Scrapbook Xiv, Part 2 Athletics, Wku President's Office - Zacharias

WKU Archives Records

Scrapbook regarding WKU athletics for period August 1982 through August 1983 compiled by the president's office.

Developments In Computerised Information Systems In Agriculture, W J. Harding

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The report: Address to the National Conference Computers in Agriculture', held University of Western Australia August 23 - 25, 1983. Includes findings from Standing Committee on Agriculture workshop Victoria, June 1983 and personal observations from study tour of United Kingdom, Canada and U.S.A., April - June 1983.

A Study To Determine The Basic Requirements Of International Hotel Chains When Investing In Latin America, And Also To Analyze If Colombia Meets These Basic Requirements, Carlos Alberto De Freitas

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

1983-07-29, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

1983-1984 Operating Budget, Southern University Systems. Office Of Finance & Administration.

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The Southern University Systems Shreveport Campus Operating Budget 1983-1984.

1983-1984 Operating Budget, Southern University System. Office Of Finance & Administration.

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The Southern University Baton Rouge 1983-1984 Operating Budget Request for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1984.

Ua21 Wku Affirmative Action Plan Volume Iii, Wku Office Of Equal Opportunity / 504 / Ada Compliance

WKU Archives Records

This annual report of progress in the affirmative action - equal employment opportunity program is made in accordance with Section XIII of the Affirmative Action Plan, as amended July 1, 1981. This report will consist of four main elements:

1. Promotions During the Year
2. Recruitment Activities, Includes Goals & Results
3. Comparison of Personnel Strengths during 1981-82 & 1982-83
4. Conclusions Regarding Overall Progress & Recommendations for Future Improvements

Analysis Of Acquisition And Development Options At Beekse Bergen-Memorandum Report, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Algemeen Burgerlijk Pensioenfonds (ABP) in Heerlen, The Netherlands retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) to evaluate acquisition and development options at the Beekse Bergen park of Tilburg in Brabant. At the time Beekse Bergen was owned jointly by the cities of Tilburg (15/16th ownership), and was acquirable due to the cities’ apparent reluctance to fund operating losses, which the park had sustained in recent years. ABP had a continuing interest in the theme park industry, particularly with regard to the proposed Water Wonderland project, and in April 1983 retained HPC to assess the outlook for theme park development in the …

A Study To Determine If Foodservice Managers Are Utilizing Time Management Techniques And To Develop Guidelines To Help The Foodservice Manager In Being More Time Effective, Claude A. De Lucia

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

1. Area of Investigation
   1. Foodservice industry professionals in the Greater Miami area, with an industry survey analyzing the daily workday of the manager.
2. Materials and Methods Used
   1. Published works that are accepted by the Library of Congress, articles that appear in industry trade journals and authors own experience were used for research and evaluation.
   2. A survey conducted with hospitality industry general managers of foodservice operations and food and beverage directors of hotel, food service operations will be interviewed on time management usage during an average workday.
   3. The results were consolidated and evaluated with guidelines to help improve a manager's time efficiency …

Information Processing In Social Services: A Review Of Project Iniss, Roger A. Lohmann

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Project INISS is a research project seeking to establish the information processing practices of social workers in Great Britain. This article summarizes its most important findings for U.S. social workers and social administrators. Originally published in 1983, this article offers a snapshot of information practices in human services organizations a decade before the widespread adoption of the internet and just prior to the early beginnings of ubiquitous – nearly universal – use of computers for record keeping and information processing by social workers.

1983-1984 Operating Budget: Southern University At New Orleans, Southern University System. Office Of Finance & Administration.

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The 1983-1984 Fiscal Year Operating Budget of the Southern University at New Orleans Campus.

Presentation: Congressional Briefing, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

No abstract provided.

Speech By William E. Flaherty Addressing The Bureau Of Business Research Association At Florida International University Concerning Health Care Financing, William E. Flaherty

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

No abstract provided.

Tourism Barometer, Vol. 2, No. 2, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

The four quarter ahead forecasts of out-of-state domestic visitor arrivals for the third quarter of 1983 through the second quarter of 1984 are presented in the graph below and also in the table on the following page. Although official first quarter air and auto arrivals, as well as second quarter air and auto arrivals are not yet available, preliminary figures generated by the BAROMETER suggest that total out-of-state arrivals for the first half of 1983 were approximately 10 percent ahead of 1982.

Profile Vol: 2 No: 6 June/July 1983, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

June/July 1983 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees.

Integration Of Social Indicators Into Holistic Geobased Models, F. Gregory Hayden

College of Business: Faculty Publications

The current need in social indicator modeling is a general framework for socio-environmental inquiry. This is consistent with John Dewey's advice on social measurement given more than forty years ago. This article will follow Marcus Felson's advice to develop socio-environmental accounts based on "map, clock, and calendar."' This can be accomplished by combining the social fabric matrix with temporal sequencing and geobased data systems.

Interim Report On Orlando Visitors Reactions To Universal Studios Tour Florida, Mccollum/Spielman Associates, Inc.

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 1980, prior to the completion of EPCOT, a major study was conducted to measure potential interest in visiting both, Universal Studios Tour in Orlando and EPCOT, and how these parks would impact existing attractions. The 1980 study was conducted over several months amongst 1,021 overnight visitors to Orlando, and utilized verbal descriptions and audio tapes to describe both the Universal concept and that of EPCOT. The results of the 1980 study indicated extremely high interest in both Universal and EPCOT, and strong opportunity for both attractions. However, EPCOT has since opened, creating a condition that obviously must be addressed …

Memorandum Report: Financial Analysis Of The Stars Hall Of Fame Weathervane Place Proposal, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Harrison Price Company prepared a report for Six Flags Stars Hall of Fame in Orlando, Florida, which presents a preliminary estimate of the financial feasibility of the proposed Weathervane Place. The report includes: a summary of the proposed concept, a description of the available market, an estimate of the attendance necessary to produce financial feasibility, estimated development costs for the project, and finally, a pro forma financial analysis. The report includes a list of tables summarizing proposed content, estimated capacity of facilities, construction cost estimate and pro forma cost and revenue analysis.

Speech At Servicemaster's 1983 Shareholder's Meeting, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at ServiceMaster's 1983 Shareholders's Meeting, Pollard reflects on the commitment of the corporation's leaders and notes the company's rapid growth both at home and abroad..