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Common Data Set 2002-03, Sharon Schmidtz

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Common data set for 2002-2003.

Klipsun Magazine 2003, Volume 34, Issue 02 - December, Kiko Sola

Klipsun Magazine

Producing an issue of Klipsun is not an easy task. Playing phone tag with sources, revising stories 20 times, working in the office until 2 in the morning, balancing a load of upper-level classes and eating Doritos as a substitute for two major meals of the day takes a toll on one's body and mind.

Only the strong survive the production process, and you have to possess a deep passion and love for journalism to make it that far.

Consequently, each story in this issue has an underlying theme of passion that mirrors the hard work we put into our …

Western Educational Longitudinal Study (Wels): Fall 2003 Freshmen Transitions Survey, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Joseph E. Trimble, Pamela Jull, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

This survey is the follow-up to the WELS Baseline survey. By exploring prior high school and early college experiences of new freshmen, patterns in student characteristics and behavior may shed light on the problem of first-quarter transition.

Expectations Vs. Experience: Western Washington University's Csxq/Cseq Findings, Evelyn Albrecht, Ann Carlson, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

A pre/post survey of expectations (pre) and actual experiences (post) of first-time, in-coming freshmen. Pre survey (CSXQ) administered summer 2002; post survey (CSEQ) administered spring 2003.

Increasing Diversity In The Marine Sciences Through The Minorities In Marine Science Undergraduate Program, Brian L. Bingham, Stephen D. Sulkin, Suzanne L. Strom, Gisèle Muller-Parker

Environmental Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

The Minorities in Marine Science Undergraduate Program (MIMSUP) is an academic program at Western Washington University’s Shannon Point Marine Center (SPMC) that seeks to increase the representation of minority individuals in the marine sciences. For the past 13 years, groups of students have spent two 10-week quarters at SPMC studying marine science, doing independent research, and developing the skills needed for success as marine scientists/educators. Program elements include formal coursework in marine science, supervised independent research, training in up-to-date field and laboratory investigative techniques, experience developing scientific and personal job-related skills, and introduction to the career options open to marine …

Klipsun Magazine, 2003, Volume 34, Issue 01 - Fall, Kiko Sola

Klipsun Magazine

It’s tradition at Klipsun to use a theme for the second issue of the quarter. It gives the staff writers a stronger focus on their story because they have a specific set of boundaries given to them by the editors. We decided on the theme of ‘Youth Culture,” hoping for intimate portraits of what it’s like to be a young person in Whatcom County today.

This issue is particularly special, because every Klipsun read er has been young. We’ve all experienced being at awkward ages, trying to discover and establish identities, reaching goals and stumbling through hardships. My hope for …

Window On Western, 2003, Volume 10, Issue 01, Kathy D. Sheehan, Alumni, Foundation, And Public Information Offices, Western Washington University

Window on Western

No abstract provided.

The Planet, 2003, Fall, Jessi Loerch, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University

The Planet

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of Fall, 2002 Course Evaluations, Richard Frye

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Examination of summary data from 1067 courses evaluated by the Testing Center in the fall of 2002.

Accountability Performance Report 2002-03, Sharon Schmidtz

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Accountability Performance Report to Higher Education Coordinating Board

Western Educational Longitudinal Study: Baseline Of Freshmen Entering Fall, 2003, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Pamela Jull, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Baseline report with data from WWU's first WELS survey on first-time, in-coming freshmen. Includes frequencies, figures, WELS goals and objectives, survey administration procedures, data quality, and analysis of qualitative findings from WELS freshmen focus group.

Accountability Measures Calculation, Sharon Schmidtz

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Calculation method for HECB Accountability Measures

Klipsun Magazine, 2003, Volume 33, Issue 05 - June, Kiko Sola

Klipsun Magazine

Passion. Discovery. Perseverance.

This issue of Klipsun wasn’t intentionally subcategorized into these three themes. But after careful examination, the words passion, discovery and perseverance stood out as appropriate descriptions for this collection of stories.

Passion exceeds being just a hobby. Scars and burns from spinning fire are medals of honor. Sharing the most intimate form of art, the human body, is a way of life. A man creates his fine wine by pouring his heart and soul into every glass.

Discovery distributes knowledge. A new technological advancement has advantages and repercussions, while a way to classify personality traits travels across …

A Profile Of The 2002 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Evelyn Albrecht, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Summary and analysis of statistics for the 2002 Western graduating class.

A Profile Of The 2001 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Evelyn Albrecht, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Summary and analysis of statistics for the 2001 Western graduating class.

Klipsun Magazine, 2003, Volume 33, Issue 04 - April, Karla Tillman

Klipsun Magazine

Last summer I spent 20 hours per week working as a public relations intern at the Whatcom Museum of History & Art. Although I wore a nametag that said “VOLUNTEER,” I was not doing the work entirely for free — I was receiving university credit. When my supervisor asked me to write a feature story for the member newsletter about museum volunteers, I was surprised to discover that hundreds of people contribute their time and energy (for free) to this downtown landmark. As they contribute to the museum, they are ultimately improving the Bellingham community.

Although Klipsun doesn’t normally have …

Window On Western, 2003, Volume 09, Issue 03, Kathy D. Sheehan, Alumni, Foundation, And Public Information Offices, Western Washington University

Window on Western

No abstract provided.

The Planet, 2003, Spring, Kate Koch, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University

The Planet

No abstract provided.

Perceptions Of Subtle Gender Discrimination, Hostility, And Sexual Harassment Among Senior Women Faculty At Western Washington University, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Pamela Jull, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

A web survey of senior women faculty looking into perceptions of subtle gender discrimination, hostility and sexual harassment.

Photojournalism Portfolio: Featuring Images From Klipsun, The Planet And More!, Katie Kulla

WWU Honors College Senior Projects

Honors Senior Project by Katie Kulla.

Photojournalism Portfolio: featuring images from Klipsun, The Planet and more!

Klipsun Magazine, 2003, Volume 35, Issue 01 - March, Karla Tillman

Klipsun Magazine

Like many of you, my time is limited. To keep myself orga­ nized, every day I write a list of things to do. It’s always a very long list of things such as, “Finish essay,” “Go to gym” or “Do laundry.”

But after reading the stories in this issue of Klipsun, I was inspired to write a more important list of “Things to Do.” I wrote a list of things to do in my lifetime. Several of the stories in this issue feature local people who have made sacrifices for the sake of others or have set incredible goals for …

Window On Western, 2003, Volume 09, Issue 02, Kathy D. Sheehan, Alumni, Foundation, And Public Information Offices, Western Washington University

Window on Western

No abstract provided.

The Planet, 2003, Winter, Kate Koch, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University

The Planet

No abstract provided.

Social Perspective Taking: Advancing Empathy And Advocating Justice, Francisco Rios, Allen Trent, Lillian Vega Castañeda

Woodring Scholarship on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In this article, the authors attempt to employ a pedagogical tool, social perspective-taking, as a way to engage their students in the act of critical self-reflection, from a personal and professional point of view. The use of perspective taking devices, especially around issues of diversity (e.g., race, class, gender, ethnicity, and language) is useful in their work as teacher educators who care about social justice. It allows them to engage their students in activity that draws upon their insider knowledge (e.g., what it is to be a member of a given group, whether it is privileged or disadvantaged) and lived …