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The Student Worker On The Campuses Of The State Colleges & Universities In The South, Dorothy Ellis Jul 1936

The Student Worker On The Campuses Of The State Colleges & Universities In The South, Dorothy Ellis

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The problem arising from the study of the student worker may be considered under the following divisions:

1. To recognize the attempts that have been made to provide an educational program agreeable to both church and college.

2. To make a study of the student worker, considering his qualifications, his duties, his age, and his salary; to discover the number of student workers placed on Southern state college campuses by the Baptist, Episcopalian, Methodist and Presbyterian denominations; and to list as accurately as possible these student workers, indicating whether they are full-time or part-time workers, stating the college or university …


English Majors Of Western Kentucky State Teachers College 1924-1935, Aubrey Peterson Jun 1936

English Majors Of Western Kentucky State Teachers College 1924-1935, Aubrey Peterson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In order that the objectives of this study - the ability to give more intelligent guidance, from the standpoint of the teacher-training institution, in the proper minor for an English major - the problem becomes one of determining:

  1. What minor English majors used in their college education.
  2. What number are teaching their minor subject.
  3. What subject those with teaching experience suggest that future English majors use as a minor.


Predictive Value Of Matriculation Examinations, Walter Boehme Aug 1935

Predictive Value Of Matriculation Examinations, Walter Boehme

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study is to arrive at a more exact knowledge of the value of the matriculation examination now given by Western Kentucky State Teachers College. This study is not complete but is merely an addition to the existing knowledge in this field, being of particular interest to the administrative organization of Western Kentucky State Teachers College.


A Study Of The Critical Factors That Affect The Achievement Of Probation Students, Eurena Dawson Aug 1934

A Study Of The Critical Factors That Affect The Achievement Of Probation Students, Eurena Dawson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

It is the purpose of this study to present the results of an investigation of the high school and college records of the 600 students who have been on probation at the Western Kentucky State Teachers College during the school years 1932-32, 1932-33 and 1933-34; and, if possible, to set up some standards by which these students may be given the advice and guidance that will best serve them in their preparation for life.


The Status Of State Teachers College Bands, Nathalee Ewing Jul 1934

The Status Of State Teachers College Bands, Nathalee Ewing

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

What personal traits are desirable in the band director? What educational qualifications should be required? How much experience should he have before assuming the position of college band director? What should be the organization of the component parts of the band? Who should compose the personnel? What credit should be given for such services? Who should support the organization and supply such equipment as uniforms, library, and instruments?


A Study Of The Grades Of The Western Kentucky State Teachers College During The Years 1929-30, 1930-31, 1931-32, Carolyn Seward Aug 1933

A Study Of The Grades Of The Western Kentucky State Teachers College During The Years 1929-30, 1930-31, 1931-32, Carolyn Seward

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The problem selected for this thesis is "A Study of the Grades of the Western Kentucky State Teachers College during the Years 1929-30, 1930-31, 1931-32." The purpose of the study is as follows:

  1. To compare the distribution of grades by the various instructors of the college.
  2. To weight the grades assigned by the individual instructors.
  3. To compare the distribution of grades by the various departments.
  4. To weight the grades assigned by departments.
  5. To compare the grades given by instructors within the same departments.
  6. To compare the grades given by the college as a whole with other colleges.
  7. To compare the …