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Examining The Protective Effect Of Ethnic Identity On Drug Attitudes And Use Among A Diverse Youth Population, Tamika C. B. Zapolski, Sycarah Fisher, Devin E. Banks, Devon J. Hensel, Jessica Barnes-Najor
Examining The Protective Effect Of Ethnic Identity On Drug Attitudes And Use Among A Diverse Youth Population, Tamika C. B. Zapolski, Sycarah Fisher, Devin E. Banks, Devon J. Hensel, Jessica Barnes-Najor
Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology Faculty Publications
Ethnic identity is an important buffer against drug use among minority youth. However, limited work has examined pathways through which ethnic identity mitigates risk. School-aged youth (N = 34,708; 52 % female) of diverse backgrounds (i.e., African American (n = 5333), Asian (n = 392), Hispanic (n = 662), Multiracial (n = 2129), Native American (n = 474), and White (n = 25718) in grades 4–12 provided data on ethnic identity, drug attitudes, and drug use. After controlling for gender and grade, higher ethnic identity was associated with lower past month drug use …
“There Is Nothing Inherently Mysterious About Assistive Technology”: A Qualitative Study About Blind User Experiences In Us Academic Libraries, Adina Mulliken
“There Is Nothing Inherently Mysterious About Assistive Technology”: A Qualitative Study About Blind User Experiences In Us Academic Libraries, Adina Mulliken
Publications and Research
Eighteen academic library users who are blind were interviewed about their experiences with academic libraries and the libraries’ websites using an open-ended questionnaire and recorded telephone interviews. The study approaches these topics from a user-centered perspective, with the idea that blind users themselves can provide particularly reliable insights into the issues and potential solutions that are most critical to them. Most participants used reference librarians’ assistance, and most had positive experiences. High-level screen reader users requested help with specific needs. A larger number of participants reported contacting a librarian because of feeling overwhelmed by the library website. In some cases, …
Ua1f Wku Cultural Diversity, Wku Archives
Ua1f Wku Cultural Diversity, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Records
Bibliography of sources related to cultural diversity at WKU.
Considering Sport Participation As A Source For Physical Activity Among Adolescents, Jennifer Pharr, Nancy L. Lough
Considering Sport Participation As A Source For Physical Activity Among Adolescents, Jennifer Pharr, Nancy L. Lough
Environmental & Occupational Health Faculty Publications
BACKGROUND:
Studies have shown participation in sport is lower among girls than boys, decreases as students matriculate through high school, is lowest among Black and Hispanic girls and has a positive relationship with SES. With sport recognized as a contributor to physical activity and health in adolescents, consideration of diminishing rates of participation appears warranted. The purpose of this study was to identify patterns related to differences in self-reported sport participation between genders, ethnic groups, grades and SES.
METHODS:
This study was a cross-sectional, secondary analysis of data collected for a sport interest survey. All students in grades 8-11 attending …
President's Message On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion, Janet M. Riggs
President's Message On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion, Janet M. Riggs
Reports from the President’s Office
Last spring I announced that we would take time this year to focus some of our thinking and conversation on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion. There are many reasons for us to direct our efforts to this topic: the changing demographics in our society and the need to provide a welcoming environment to a diverse student body, faculty and staff; our responsibility to prepare students for living in diverse communities and working in diverse workplaces; and our desire to prepare citizens who will be sensitive to social injustices and motivated to right them. In addition, we cannot dismiss …
Florida Charter Schools: The Effects Of Types And Socioeconomic Status On Academic Achievement, Reginald Thompson
Florida Charter Schools: The Effects Of Types And Socioeconomic Status On Academic Achievement, Reginald Thompson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was established in 2002 with the primary goal of closing the achievement gap between low socioeconomic students and their more advantaged peers. Charter schools are a part of NCLB's school choice policy and are intended to be a form of intervention to close the achievement gap. Much research has been conducted to measure charter school student achievement compared to regular public schools. But little has been done in distinguishing the differences between charter schools and their impact on student achievement. This quantitative study identifies the different types of public charter schools in Florida using Carpenter's …
President's Message To The Campus Community, August 2010, Janet M. Riggs
President's Message To The Campus Community, August 2010, Janet M. Riggs
Reports from the President’s Office
Over the past year I have been giving a good deal of thought to diversity at Gettysburg College. I have talked with a number of you regarding the Diversity Commission's work and current structure, our institutional goals with regard to diversity, and potential strategies to meet those goals. With this letter I'd like to share a few thoughts with you, none of which are brand new, but which I hope give you a sense of how important I think this topic is for Gettysburg College. [excerpt]
Ua12/6 The Black Pages, Wku Diversity Programs
Ua12/6 The Black Pages, Wku Diversity Programs
WKU Archives Records
Booklet created by WKU Diversity Programs to aid ethnic minority students find and build support systems on campus. Includes information on clubs, organizations, minority teacher recruitment, African American faculty, African American Studies Department and community organizations.
Ua12/6 Outstanding Black Graduates Recognition Ceremony, Wku Diversity Programs
Ua12/6 Outstanding Black Graduates Recognition Ceremony, Wku Diversity Programs
WKU Archives Records
Program recognizing outstanding Black graduates of WKU. Each person is listed giving their home town, degree, organizations, future aspirations and personal statements of gratitude.
Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 9, No. 7, Wku University Relations
Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 9, No. 7, Wku University Relations
WKU Archives Records
On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:
- College News
- Sponsored Programs
- Hot off the Press
- Personnel File
- Coming Up - Calendar of Events
This issue includes articles:
- Parsley, Kimberly. The WKU Global Community: President Ransdell Furthers Exchange with China
- President Ransdell's Visit to Taiyuan University of Technology
- Parsley, Kimberly. Dr. George Vourvopoulos: An Artist of Science
- Reaching for the Stars - Physics & Astronomy
- Parsley, Kimberly. Dr. Charles Smith: It's All About Music
- Groundbreaking Event in Glasgow
- Miller, Mary. Faculty Regent Update
- Jerry Wilder Steps Down as Student Affairs Vice …
Ua77/4 Uniting The Spirit, Vol. 1, No. 1, Wku Alumni Relations
Ua77/4 Uniting The Spirit, Vol. 1, No. 1, Wku Alumni Relations
WKU Archives Records
Newsletter created by WKU Society of African American Alumni and Minority Student Support Services to promote homecoming events.
Ua3/8/1 Memo Re: Implementation Of Minority Recruitment & Retention Goals, Jerry Wilder, Wku President's Office
Ua3/8/1 Memo Re: Implementation Of Minority Recruitment & Retention Goals, Jerry Wilder, Wku President's Office
WKU Archives Records
Memo from Vice President for Student Affairs Jerry Wilder to President Thomas Meredith regarding lack of enthusiasm for the minority recruitment and retention goals.
Ua3/8/1 Memo Re: Implementation Of Minority Recruitment & Retention Goals, Jerry Wilder, Wku President's Office
Ua3/8/1 Memo Re: Implementation Of Minority Recruitment & Retention Goals, Jerry Wilder, Wku President's Office
WKU Archives Records
Memo written by Vice President for Student Affairs Jerry Wilder to President Thomas Meredith reporting on implementation of minority recruitment and retention goals.
Ua3/8/1 Resolution On Minority Recruitment, Wku President's Office
Ua3/8/1 Resolution On Minority Recruitment, Wku President's Office
WKU Archives Records
Documents housed in UA3/8/1 WKU President's Office - Meredith, Correspondence/Subject File Box 18, Folder 10 Minority Recruitment, Resolution. Includes:
- Meredith, Thomas. Memo re: Resolution on Minority Recruitment to Faculty, Administrative Staff, & Budget Unit Heads, 8/20/1990
- WKU Resolution on Minority Recruitment
- Berry, A. Franklin Jr. Memo re: Minority Recruitment to Thomas Meredith, 5/22/1990
- Meredith, Thomas. Memo re: Minority Recruitment to Those Attending Administrative Retreat, 5/21/1990
- Resolution on Minority Recruitment, draft, nd
The entire contents of the folder have been digitized.
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:
- Young, Monte. Western Having Trouble Hiring Minority Teachers
- Judd, Alan. Alumni Named to Committee
- Malone, Roger. 50 Students Still Waiting for Grants
- Clerical Job Applicants Must Take Skills Test
- Hall Olympics Start Sunday
- Young, Monte. Use, Cost Limit Hours at Library
- Childers, Shawn. Lack of Cash Keeps Commuter on Road
- Baird, Nancy. Clarifies Position – Chi Omega
- Hancock, Connie. House for Greeks a Costly Reality
- Hancock, Catherine. Faculty, Student Women Back ERA, Support Candidates through Caucus
- Frederick, Elise. ‘How I’ Swings, But at Times Wobbles …
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
WKU Archives Records
Quarterly report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process from September 1 through November 30, 1969.
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
WKU Archives Records
Quarterly report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process from June 1 through August 31, 1969.
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
WKU Archives Records
Quarterly report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process from April 1 through May 31, 1969.
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
WKU Archives Records
Quarterly report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process from January 1 through March 31, 1969.
Ua64/4 Yearly Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
Ua64/4 Yearly Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
WKU Archives Records
Report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process in 1968.
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
WKU Archives Records
Quarterly report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process between October 1 to December 31, 1968.
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky University Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky University Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
WKU Archives Records
Quarterly report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process from July 1 through September 30, 1968.
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
WKU Archives Records
Quarterly report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process from April 1 to June 30, 1968.
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
Ua64/4 Technical Progress Report Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
WKU Archives Records
Quarterly report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process from January 1 through March 31, 1968.
Ua64/4 A Progress Report On The Activities Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
Ua64/4 A Progress Report On The Activities Of The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
WKU Archives Records
Report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding activities to provide support and technical assistance to local school districts during the integration process in 1967.
Ua64/4 The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
Ua64/4 The Western Kentucky Human Relations Center For Education, Wku Human Relations Center
WKU Archives Records
Working report created by the WKU Human Relations Center regarding the creation of the center and the work proposed to be done in creating a smooth transition from segregation to desegregation in Kentucky schools.
Ua3/3/1 Correspondence Re: Minorities, James Pope, Kelly Thompson, Wku President's Office
Ua3/3/1 Correspondence Re: Minorities, James Pope, Kelly Thompson, Wku President's Office
WKU Archives Records
Correspondence between Kelly Thompson and James Pope of the Louisville Courier-Journal regarding the racial makeup of the student body and faculty in 1961 and 1963.