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Ua3/4/9 President's Scrapbook, Wku President's Office - Downing

WKU Archives Records

Scrapbook created by WKU President's Office of clippings regarding athletics, student life, administration, fraternities, sororities and departments.

Physical Working Capacity Of Adult Men Resulting From A Progressive Aerobics Program, Gary Kaye

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study was designed to determine the effects of a progressive aerobics training program on the physical working capacity of adults as measured on the bicycle ergometer.

The following hypotheses were tested:

1. A progressive aerobics training program does not increase physical working capacity (PWC).
2. A progressive aerobics training program has no effect on resting, exercise or recovery heart rate.
3. A progressive aerobics training program does not increase predicted maximum oxygen consumption (VO₂).

The Application Of Self-Instruction To Elementary School Music, Jane Austin

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of self-instruction on achievement in elementary school music at the fourth grade level. In order to study this effect, the investigator will seek answers to the following questions:

1. Which methods of self-instruction are most applicable to children at the fourth grade level?
2. What concepts are basic to the understanding of music?
3. What studies have been concluded to define the range of conceptual developments among fourth graders?
4. What materials and activities are most effective in achieving the desired results based on the above considerations?
5. Is I.Q. a significant factor in musical …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 39, No. 6, Wku Alumni Association

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WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Conway, Sheila. Western's Interpretive Naturalist - Chuck Crume
• Conway, Sheila. Western's Top Honors - Class of 1971
• Two Western Scientists Tackle Air Pollution - William Lloyd, Donald Rowe
• Given, Ed. Big Shoes to Fill The Turn of an Athletic Era - Ted Hornback
• Downing, Dero. Making Opportunity Work
• Stahr, Elvis. Attack on the Environment
• Russell, Marvin. Universe at Our Feet
• Weaver, William. Utilitarian Sculpture, Salvage Turns to Artistry - Tate Page
• Godby, A. Fogle. Dental Hygiene Program Begins
• Sagabiel, Jack. Omicron Delta Kappa: Building Block for Excellence
• Adams, Bob. Student Publications Take the …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding grading, Academic Council membership, university lecture series, academic calendar and teaching load.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding summer session registration, holidays, relationship of Extension, Graduate College and College of Education, coordinated program development, Academic Council and grant information.

Ua3/3 National Association Of College & University Attorneys Speech, Kelly Thompson

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Speech delivered by President Kelly Thompson at NACUA meeting regarding college students of the 1970s. This file includes both Thompson's note cards and a notes.

Ua12/2/2 1971 Talisman Pt. 2, Western Kentucky University

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1971 Talisman yearbook part 2

• President Dero Downing
• Administration
• College of Applied Arts & Health
• Bowling Green College of Commerce
• Ogden College of Science & Technology
• College of Education
• Potter College of Liberal Arts
• Graduate School
• Scholar of the University – Philip Morgan
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities
• Honors Program Encourages Thinking
• Outstanding Students Win Oratorical Honors
• Honorary Fraternities & Sororities
• Professional Fraternities & Sororities
• Service Organizations & Clubs
• Associated Student Government Attempts to Change Image with Meaningful Endeavors
• College Heights Herald Marks 47^th Year with Continuing Progress
• Musical Offerings Range from Bach to Rock …

Ua45/6 Attack On The Environment, Wku Registrar

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Elvis Stahr's 1971 commencement speech.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding commencement, Academic Council procedures, worshops, intersession and post-session classes and university lecture series.

Ua35/2/1 Agenda & Meeting Minutes, Wku Academic Council

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Meeting regarding:

• Class repetition & grade computation
• Class attendance
• English course proposals
• Sociology & Anthropology course proposals
• Education course proposals
• Biology course proposals
• Government course proposals
• Economics course proposal
• Pre-Physical Therapy curriculum
• Dental Hygiene course proposal
• Health & Safety course proposal
• Foreign Languages curriculum
• Pass-Fail Study
• Proficiency Test study
• Industrial Education course proposals
• Library Science course proposal
• Physical Education & Recreation course proposals
• Biophysics curriculum
• Physics & Astronomy course proposals
• Business Education curriculum
• Social Work curriculum
• Biology course proposals
• Engineering Technology course proposals

Ua1b1 Awards Day Banquet, Western Kentucky University

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Program recognizing WKU student award winners.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Sutherland, David. Head-Fee Decision Expected in June
• Kent State Memorial Set for Tonight
• West Hall Won’t Be No-Hours Dorm as Planned Earlier, Charles Keown Says
• No More Heralds Till Summer
• Hightower, Paul. Greeks Violate 3 University Rules on Housing
• June 7 Registration Set for Summer Team
• ‘71 Self-Study is Underway
• Theatre Department Ends Season with Plays by Beckett, Williams
• Art Faculty Exhibits Work at Louisville, Berea
• Twilight Concert Set Tonight
• A Red-Letter Year for Lectures, Sports
• Needed: a Pre-Exam Break
• Todd, Tom & Mike Kohnhorst. …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding evaluation of deans and department heads, courses offered at high schools, extension courses and class distribution.

A Comparison Of Two Methods Of Teaching Drawing To High-School Students, Olive Wittman

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In order to gain some evidence as to what difference the use of some particular instructional methods would make, an experiment was carried out. The experiment reported in this study is an example of a small investigation which an in-service art teacher can make, along with his regular teaching. It compared the effects of two instructional methods or to different teacher behaviors, on the students, in teaching drawing. Two classes of students were taught drawing by the same instructor who deliberately modified the degree of "directiveness" used in his teaching. In the "directed" group the teacher employed a strict instructor-controlled …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Weaver, Kim. Warning; Pollutants Worsen Diseases of Heart, Lung, Says Benjamin Schelle
• Honor Society Gets National Charter – Omicron Delta Kappa
• Weaver, Kim. Draft-Counseling Machinery Rolling
• Faculty Regent Spot Unsettled; Lowell Harrison, Curtis Englebright Vie
• What’s Happening
• Students Can Mix Academics, Politics
• Jazz Ensemble to Compete in Great Appalachian Festival
• Demonstrations Reflect Nation’s Changing Mood
• Green, Rhoda. Dislikes Graduation Time
• Bailey, Don. Wants Courtesy, Not Sarcasm
• Jones, Linda. Says Problems Are Many
• Cunningham, Doyle. Defends Scott Ashby
• Marks, John & Kathy Thomas. Feels Some Personnel …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Re-Evaluation: Survey of Courses is Postponed Till Fall
• Ashby, Scott. Letter to Faculty
• Environmentalist to Speak Thursday – Karl Schelle
• Herald Cops Top Honors in Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association Competition
• Talisman Ready for Distribution at 9.A.M. Friday
• Alpha Omicron Pi to Feature Sizzling Fashions
• Registrar’s Office Has Summer School Enrollments Forms
• Sunday Concert Combines Talents of Western, Bowling Green High
• Sigma Xi Banquet to Honor Researchers
• Junior Recital Set by Ohio Countians – Debbie Grabill, Terry Tichenor
• Zephyrus Sales Begin Today
• Why Must Graduates and …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Students Favor Compulsory Head Fee
• Sutherland, David. Council Extends Library Hours; Pass-Fail Grading Examined
• Afro-American Minor Adopted by Regents
• Weaver, Kim. Sigma Nu, Alpha Omicron Pi Survive After Greek Week Races
• What’s Happening
• WKU Chicken Crosses to Liberal Side of Road
• Too Much Talk Only Screens Out Inaction on Pollution
• Ashabraner, Nelda. Calls Morning Graduation Idiotic
• Podgursky, Henry. Prefers an Evening Graduation
• Brown, Robert. Volunteers for Anti-Litter Campaign
• Showalter, Tina. Says Administration Lacks Trust
• Adamson, Wanda. Sees Room for Parking Improvements
• Hoppe, Arthur. Found a …

Ua35/2/1 Agenda & Meeting Minutes, Wku Academic Council

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Meeting regarding:

• Library hours
• American Studies proposal
• Biophysics curriculum
• Physics & Astronomy course proposals
• English course proposals
• Sociology & Anthropology course proposals
• Social Work curriculum
• Education course proposals
• Biology course proposals
• Government course proposals
• Economics course proposals
• Pass-Fail Study
• Foreign Language course proposal

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Vietnam War is Rated Top Notional Issue
• Elvis Stahr Will Deliver Graduation Address
• Ayers, Elaine. Art Linkletter Tells Students Mass Media Boost Drugs
• Greek Week Moves into High Gear
• Blues, Ballads, Bluegrass Blend – Southern Folk Festival
• W.S. Moss to Take Oath as Regent
• Big Moment Near for Whatshisname - Commencement
• War’s Loud Voice Pushes All Other Issues Aside
• Williams, Calley. Has No Parking Problems
• Lyne, John. Says Associated Student Lectures Attacked
• Happy Birthday, Earth Day
• Hoppe, Arthur. Our One-Man-One-Bomb Strategy
• Patterson, Tom. Retirement Near …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Todd, Tom. New Associated Student Congress Leaders Air Major Issues Give Clues on What to Expect in Fall
• Slinker, Pandora. Three Dorms to Have Self-Regulated Hours – West Hall, North Hall, Gilbert Hall
• Refrigerators to Be Allowed in Dorm Rooms
• Greeks Begin Festivities Tomorrow
• Art Linkletter Speaks Tonight
• Faculty Regent Ballots Distributed
• Band, Brass Choir Concert Set
• Pat Long Wins Robinson Oratorical Contest
• Ralph, Mason. Crying with Erich
• Ralph, Mason. Talented Artists, Not Ego Trippers Express Themselves at Catacombs
• Critic’s Critics Aren’t Pros Either – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Slinker, Pandora. Art Linkletter to Speak Friday
• Poco, Linda Ronstadt to Sing Thursday
• WKU Cheerleaders is Tops in NCAA – Brynda Taylor
• Pershing Rifles Drill Team Captures National Championship
• What’s Happening
• McDonald, Michael & Nate Quarcelino Jr. Marin Luther King, Sr. Analyzes Nation’s Problems
• Faculty Awards Set for May 14
• Art Competition Begins Next Week
• ‘71 is a Vintage Year for Campus Elections
• 53,000 Tombstones Say It’s War, Not a Conflict
• Appling, Mollie. Defends Health Service
• Myers, Phil. Commends Unsung Heroes
• Yuda, John. Wants Lousy …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding Fulbright scholarships, commencement, SACS self-study committee, intersession classes and summer school.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Morris, Richard. Record Turnout – Student Government Association
• Patterson, Tom. John Oldham’s Promotion Expected Today
• Frederick Bond Urges Awareness Through Involvement
• What’s Happening
• Coed Detained Beaten by Man
• Sutherland, David. Smart Black Upsets Stereotype – Ian Harry
• Withdrawal is Coming the Question is When
• Craig, Sandra. Feels Black is Beautiful
• Hepler, H. Points Out Gross Gnomic Emotion
• Taylor, Glen. Says Odds Were Against Bob Hatfield
• Smith, Randolph. Feels Evaluations Boost Quality
• Hoppe, Arthur. The Yamashita Doctrine Reviewed
• Easter Sunrise Service to Feature Bill Wade
• Four …

Ua1d Letter Of Resignation, Vernon Hornback

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Letter of resignation sent to WKU president Dero Downing and the WKU Board of Regents by Ted Hornback. In this letter Hornback outlines his personal history with WKU beginning in 1925 when he arrived as a freshman through the end of his career as Athletic Director in 1971.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Morris, Richard. Symposium on Issues Attracts Little Interest – Student Government Association
• Morris, Richard. Students Cast Ballots Today
• Slinker, Pandora. Limited Survey Response Slows Decision on Dorms
• State Education Role Discussed
• Versatile Musicians Bill Concert – Triton College Symphony Wind Ensemble & Jazz Band
• Black Awareness Week
• Special Programs and Workshop Highlight 1971 Summer School
• Wilkerson, Larry. Old Ogden Campus – Not Much Left but Tradition – Ogden College
• Associated Students Congress, Blacks Deserve Praise for Activities
• Sevedge, Bill. Objects to HMS Pinafore Review
• Educational …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Morris, Richard. Feature Race Tuesday Pits Marshall Galloway, Linda Jones
• Roberts, Sharon. Overindulgence Spawns Goons, S.I. Hayakawa Says
• Sutherland, David. General Education Changes are Delayed
• Madison, Stephanie. Name Speakers Dot Black Awareness Bill
• Motsinger, Mary. Pinafore Music Soothes, but the Acting is Deadly
• Leiper English Club Banquet Set
• William Calley Can’t Take the Blame for All
• No Time for Mickey Mouse Issues
• Breckel, Barbara. Questions Election Procedure
• Men’s Interhall Council. Makes Recommendations for Downing University Center
• Advisement Period Begins Monday
• Dorm Costs to Increase; Applications …

Ua35/2/1 Agenda & Meeting Minutes, Wku Academic Council

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Meeting regarding:

• Faculty Regent election
• General Education guidelines
• American Studies proposal
• Music course proposal
• Secretarial Science curriculum

Ua3/4/1 United Black Students File, Wku President's Office - Downing

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File regarding United Black Students activities for Black Awareness Week in 1971. Consists of correspondence and program notes.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 39, No 5, Wku Alumni Association

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WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• What's Going On In Teacher Education? - Tate Page Hall
• Conway, Sheila. Faithful Servant of Generations - Shirley Posey
• Cravens, Raymond. Western & the Accreditation Process
• The Educational World: Where Does Western Stand?
• Photo Feature: Downing University Center
• Armstrong, Don. The Environment & Cornfield Calculus - Marvin Russell
• Service Lives On at Western - Alpha Phi Omega, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Gamma Beta Phi, Circle K
• Wilder, Jerry. Undergraduate Advisement: They Shall Not Fail!
• Downing, Dero. Founder's Day Meditation
• Cochran, Robert. What Do We Mean by School Public Relations?
• Given, Ed. Hitch-Hiker on Football's …