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Ua68/8/1 History Alumni Newsletter, Wku History

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Newsletter created by the WKU History Department regarding activities in the department, students and alumni.

Ua66/5 Newsletter, Wku Agriculture

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Newsletter created by WKU Agriculture Department re: faculty/staff, students/alumni, student organizations and clubs and donors.

Ua61/5 Social Work Newsletter, Wku Social Work

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Social Work newsletter includes articles:

• MSW Pioneers Celebrate Graduation
• Note from the Department Head
• Social Work in Global Perspective
• Graduate Student Organization
• Meet Our New Faculty & Staff – Vivian Hurt, Janice Chadha, Deirdre Greene
• Focus on Field: Field Supervisor Michelle Hines

Ua1b5 New Faculty 2005-2006, Western Kentucky University

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List of new WKU faculty.

A Comparison Of The Effects Of A Modified School Calendar Versus A Traditional School Calendar On Student Achievement, Gordon Powers

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Many attempts at education reform have been implemented. Of all the numerous and well intended reform efforts, the most controversial may be the discussion and debate concerning the school calendar. Year-round Education (YRE), which uses a balanced or modified school calendar versus the traditional school calendar, has become an issue being fiercely debated in all 50 states. An alternative to the traditional calendar, YRE has become a more accepted solution to some of the problems recognized in the educational system. This research study was designed to investigate the impact of YRE on student achievement in a modified school and traditional …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Coulter, Amber. Booze Ban Violations Reported
• Erd, Mackenzie. The Final Strike - Virgil Miller, Downing University Center Bowling Alley
• McNamara, Andrew. Freshman Dies in Traffic Accident – Samuel Monroe
• Stackhouse, A. Layne. Actors Perform Historic Play - Inherit the Wind
• Leslie, Joey. Katrina Benefit Concert
• Fontana, Alex. Student Helps Texas Town Rebuild – Josh Collins
• Fontana, Alex. Social Scientists to Meet at Western
• Winter Woes like Any First-time Program, the Winter Term Will Have Unexpected Problems
• Adams, Jacqueline. Education Process Needs to Expose Students to …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding class schedules, alumni survey, center and institute reviews, Talisman, retreat, faculty regent election, honors program, mentoring, DARS, student retention and identity theft.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hupman. Samantha. Western Wraps up Preparations for Winter Term
• McNamara, Andrew. Campus Car Crimes Rise Recently
• Shull, Abbey. Cultures Meet for Show-and-Tell – International Festival
• Cortez, Cassandra. Church Offers Contemporary Service - Broadway United Methodist Church
• Hupman, Samantha. ‘Honoring’ the Director – Craig Cobane, WKU Honors Program
• Don’t Forget the Library
• Dillon, Ryan. Let’s Take a Timeout to Look at Male Fashion
• Elam, Thomas. Have a Sense of Wonder
• Coulter, Amber. Activity Available Online
• Coulter, Amber. Faster Internet Possible
• Maines, Ashley. Quadriplegic Inspires Students – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Richardson, Kelly. State May Cut Funding for Higher Education
• McNamara, Andrew. City Votes for Prepay Gas Stations
• Fontana, Alex. Walk Sheds Light on Campus Safety
• Erd, Mackenzie. Dining Services Will Purchase Fresh Produce from Local Farms
• A Thousand Words – Coldplay
• Hupman, Samantha. Fewer Students Using Library
• Gasoline Prepay is Good, But it Shouldn’t be Forced by Government
• McDougal, Elizabeth. The Mindset of Some Women is Appalling
• Jordan, Skylar. The Tearing Down of Snell Hall is Tragic
• Williams, Craig. Jessica Needs Defense
• Ivie, Walter. Shame …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Coulter, Amber. Snell Hall to be Torn Down
• Maines, Ashley. Nightclub Opens – Hilltop Café
• Teague, Hawkins. Volunteers Walk for Charity – Omega Phi Alpha, Epilepsy Foundation
• Fontana, Alex. Senate Votes to Postpone Discussion of Retirement Fund Misuse
• McNamara, Andrew. Campus Safety Assessed
• Bowling Green, Western Have No Reason to Prepare for Terrorist Attacks
• Lutgring, Trista. A Size 3 Cannot Identify with Heavier Girls
• Bowling, Crystal. The Skinny on Showing Off the Fat
• Logsdon, Jeremiah. Commentary About Cloths that Fit Was Appalling
• Leslie, Joey. Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Fontana, Alex. Faculty Retirement Plan Accused of Mishandling Funds
• Hupman, Samantha. More Hands Learning to Speak – American Sign Language
• Coulter, Amber. Western Close to Exceeding Energy Limit
• Craft, Helen & Joey Leslie. Police Proposal to Deter Drive-Offs Would Require Prepay at Gas Stations
• A Thousand Words – J.D. Crowe & the New South
• McNamara, Andrew. Campus, City Evaluated for Terror-Attack Readiness
• Richardson, Kelly. Gary Ransdell Named Honorary Chairman for NAACP Event
• Smith Stadium Needs to Have a Smoking Policy Like Other Venues
• Dickman, Heather. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 4, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Richardson, Kelly. Western to Get Federal Research Lab – Agriculture
• Watt, Wes. Win Turns Jeers to Cheers – Football
• Coulter, Amber. Campus Television Station Gets Makeover, WKYU-PBS
• Teague, Hawkins. Plaza Six Movie Theatre Closes for Good
• Erd, Mackenzie. Eminent Domain Debated
• Saving Smith Stadium
• Van der Meer, Wieb. Apology
• Elam, Thomas. Planes are Meant to Fly
• Smith, Jessica. Have Some Pride, Wear Clothes that Fit Properly
• Hupman, Samantha. Learning Community Helps Students Bond – College of Health & Human Services
• Richardson, Kelly. Employees to be …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Richardson, Kelly. Western Offers Aid to Hurricane Katrina Victims
• McNamara, Andrew. Police Patrol a la Segway
• Coulter, Amber. Campus May Get Wireless Internet Access
• Watt, Wes. Football Team Readies for EKU Faceoff on Saturday
• A Thousand Words – Nathan Morgan
• Richardson, Kelly. Financial Support Rises
• Western Reaches Out – Hurricane Katrina
• Elam, Thomas. Thank a Soldier
• Schanie, Raymond. Euroland Wakes Up
• Barati, Darius. Check the Numbers; They Don’t Lie
• Coulter, Amber. Outdated Computers Pose Problems for Staff
• Fontana, Alex. Student Government Association Evaluations Continue
• Hupman, …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding staffing plan, course evaluations, enrollment management, Hurricane Katrina, procard system, faculty development, budget, goals and administrative handbook.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Leslie, Joey. Hurricane Katrina, Holiday Contribute to Rising Gas Prices
• Green, Tavia. Hurricane Disaster Impacts Students, Staff
• Hupman, Samantha & Joey Leslie. Katrina Swamps South, Soaks Hill
• Williams, Jenna. Campus Subways to Feature Two Lines for Faster Service
• Hupman, Samantha. Events to Focus on Constitution
• Fonatana, Alex. Senate Opens Discussion After Grise Lot Closes – Parking
• So Long, Snell Hall
• Dillon, Ryan. The War in Iraq is Not a Quagmire
• Cherwak, Debby. Thanks for 27 Years
• Harrell, Bobby. My Family Will Never Forget Katrina
• Richardson, …

Ua11/1 Echo, September, Wku Public Affairs

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A born digital magazine once delivered over the internet was a continuation of the Echo publication.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Caudle, Leah. Rushing Sisterhood
• Casagrande, Michael. Smith Stadium to Undergo Renovation
• Coulter, Amber. Parking Changes Include Zoning, Higher Fines
• Hupman, Samantha. Tuition Hikes Permit New Hires
• Campus Enhancements, Gas Prices Should be Incentive to Stay Here on the Weekends
• Ross, Lisa. Some Words from the Opinion Editor – College Heights Herald
• Fontana, Alex. Hurricane Katrina is Reality Check
• Coulter, Amber. Snell Hall’s Future Rests With Preservation Board
• Richardson, Kelly. New Member Has Strong Western Ties – Yvette Haskins, Regents
• McNamara, Andrew. First Journalism Head Dies …

Ua1b2/1/3 Oral History, Paula Trafton, Mary Sample

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Interview conducted by Paula Trafton with Mary Sample regarding her time as a student, College High teacher and executive secretary to Dero Downing from 1957 to 2005.

Ua25/2 25 Year Club Recognition Banquet, Wku Human Resources

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Program for 25 year service awards banquet with list of recipients.

Ua3/9/5 Faculty-Staff Convocation, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at fall convocation. He discusses achievements, growth, curriculum, cooperation, WKU spirit, international study programs and optimism.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding procard system, parking and Engaging the Spirit.

Ua3/9/5 Special Unveiling Of Granite Panels On The Guthrie Bell Tower, Wku President's Office

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Program and talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the unveiling of the granite panels on the Guthrie Bell Tower honoring WKU servicemen and veterans.

Ua3/9/5 Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (Crep), Wku President's Office

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Talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell regarding WKU's partnering with Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.

Ua35/1 Doers & Deeds, Volume 5, Issue 1, Wku Provost

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Newsletter created by the WKU Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs to highlight the activities of faculty, staff and alumni.

Ua11/1 Echo, August, Wku Public Affairs

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A born digital magazine once delivered over the internet was a continuation of the Echo publication.

High School Seniors' Plans After Graduation: The Decision To Go To The Military, College, A Trade School, Or Work, Yasamin Shariat

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This research analyzes the decision process of high school seniors in their postgraduation plans. Most of the participants are college bound, so students were compared and analyzed according to their preparedness for college as measured by the ACT. It seems that students go to college whether or not they are actually prepared for the experience. They seem to be more influenced by a societal push towards attending college than by anything else.

Ua1b2/1/9 Oral History Part Ii, Paula Trafton, Owen Lawson

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Part II of an interview conducted by Paula Trafton with Owen Lawson former WKU Physical Plant director.

Ua1b2/1/8 Oral History Part I, Paula Trafton, Owen Lawson

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Part I of an interview conducted by Paula Trafton with Owen Lawson former WKU Physical Plant director.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding vacations, administrative stipends, policy review, non-tenure faculty contracts, part-time employees, final exams, qualified immunity, summer school, credit hours, attendance, benefits, study abroad, Junior Black Faculty Program, faculty guests, course evaluations, winter term and minority assistance program.

Ua19 Focus On Reform: Academic Standards In Athletic Programs, Wku Athletics

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Overview of academic standards in WKU Athletics programs.