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A Comparative Study Of The Home Environment, College Environment, & Personal, Emotional, & Academic Characteristics Of The Dropout & Persistent Student At Western Kentucky University, Casimir Kowalski

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The specific focus of this study was to examine the differences between the home environment, college environment, and the personal-emotional and academic characteristics of the dropout and persistent students at Western Kentucky University.

Within the design of this study three separate clusters of factors were examined. These factors were as follows:

1. The home environment as expressed by family size, income, parental pressures, size of community and high school graduating class I-as an influence on persistency.

2. The college environment as expressed by the student's relationship with other students, his advisor, faculty members, and the personnel services has an influence on persistency. …

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Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Little Of The Old . . . Little Of The New. . . Vol. 50, Part 1, None

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1973 Talisman yearbook pp. 1-261

974 Talisman yearbook pp. 1-233

• 1924 Talisman Records Beginnings
• Western Thrives In Spite of Depression
• 1943 Talisman Tells Impact of World War II
• Remember Keynotes 1953 Talisman
• Western Kentucky State College Realizes Rapid Growth in 1963

Former Students Are Representative of Success

• William Natcher
• Russell Dougherty
• Clem Haskins
• W.R. Franklin
• Tom Emberton
• William Sanders aka Whitey
• Wendell Butler
• William McCrocklin aka Red
• Tim Lee Carter
• William Meacham
• Julian Goodman
• Frances Richards

Student Life Pictorial:

• Moving In Builds Muscles & Confusion
• Unnerving Registration Yields 11,535
• Dorm Life Becomes More Convenient
• McCowans Enjoy Benefits of Marriage
• Permit …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Little Of The Old . . . Little Of The New, Vol. 50, Part 2, Wku Student Affairs

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1973 Talimsan yearbook pp. 262-end.

Organizations – continued:

• Alpha Delta Pi Wins Softball & Speed-a-Way
• Five Alpha Gamma Rho’s In Associated Students
• Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Sponsor Two Benefit Programs
• Alpha Omicron Pi’s Win 500 Four Years in a Row
• Alpha Phi Alpha’s Are 3^rd in Overall GPA
• Alpha Tau Omega’s Collect for Cerebral Palsy
• Delta Sigma Theta Holds Talent Show
• Thirteeners Celebrate 34^th Western Year – Delta Tau Delta
• Kappa Alpha Psi’s Have Top Grade Averages
• Kappa Delta’s Win Greek Sing, Spirit Derby
• Three Kappa Sigma’s Win National Award
• Lambda Chi’s Win Spring Sing 6 of 7 Years …

Ua11/2 Press Release Local Student Named To Wku Newspaper Staff, Wku Public Affairs

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Press release regarding Scott Applewhite's appointment to the College Heights Herald.

Ua45/6 Commencement Address, Wku Registrar

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Commencement address delivered by Governor Wendell Ford in 1973.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding commencement and high school junior scholars.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Elam, Jerry. Science and Education Majors Declining
• Dillingham, Jed. Street Changes Get Mixed Reception – Russellville Road
• Head Fee Vote Set Tomorrow
• College Heights Herald Again Ranks No. 1 at Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association
• Band Sets Twilight Concert
• Tutors Entertain Their Students
• Apathy Lives! . .. Here Especially
• Gatton, Rita. Can’t Understand Apathy
• Yater, Steve. Says Vote Yes
• Goatley, Greg. Scheduling is Poor
• Dorton, Cathy. Kentucky Derby Finals Absurd
• Mason, Richard. Defends Health Service
• News in Brief – Tuition to Increase, Commencement Set May 12, …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding May Term, travel budget and faculty advisory panel.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Johnston, Scott. Kentucky Student Public Interest Research Group Hits Snag in Wake of Opinion
• Emberton, Gail. Joe Glasser Take Senior Award
• Almost Gone
• Western Regents Okay Cherry Hall Renovation
• Kentucky Building Strikes Gold
• Registration Ends for Mexico Study
• Yes Vote Means Improved Entertainment
• Gray, David. Says Increase Unnecessary
• Bohr, D.W. Thanks Officers
• Correction
• Derby Juleps, Speeding Horses, Final Exams . . . Yuck
• Johnston, Scott & Elaine Ayers. Once Upon a Mattress Gives Audience a Happy Ending
• Last Studio Shows Set Next Week
• Lester Flatt …

Ua1b Awards Banquet, Western Kentucky University

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Program recognizing WKU student award winners.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Elam, Jerry. Associated Student Government Congress Votes to Hold Referendum on Head Fee Raise
• Emberton, Gail. Housing Committee Completes Survey
• Hurley, Jean. Job Market ‘73: Lee Robertson Says Situation is Improving
• Western Hosts Health Program – Community Health Career Day
• Conference Set for Friday – Speech & Theatre
• Dormitory Observation Needs Another Look
• Bare, Stephen. Says Concern Genuine re: Intramurals
• Hurley, Jean. Women’s Liberation Leaves Damsel in Distress Stranded
• Issues ‘73 Ends Series – Lyman Lemnitzer
• We Goofed
• Madison, Stephanie. 1973-74 Cheerleaders Chosen
• Latin American …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Dillingham, Jed. Russellville Road to Undergo Changes
• Gen. Daniel James to Lecture Here Tonight
• Kroeger, Mark. Memories of WKU Were Escape, Ken Fleenor Tells Homecoming Crowd
• Dillingham, Jed. Search Continues for Students Feared Drowned in Barren River – Joseph Cahill, James Agee
• High Schoolers to Get a Look at Health Careers
• Agriculture Field Day Slated Friday
• Lawrence, Fred. Collegiate Suicide No Problem Here: Stanley Brumfield
• Head Fee Needs Boost to Help Insure Quality of Associated Student Government Entertainment
• Hatfield, Bob. Replies to Editorial
• Evans, James. …

Correspondence Re: Notice Of Redemption Of Bonds, Georgia Bates, The Bond Buyer, Louisville Courier-Journal, Harry Largen

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Correspondence regarding the publication of a notice of redemption of bonds in the Bond Buyer and the Louisville Courier-Journal.

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

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Associated Student Government Election Returns
• Ayers, Elaine. Spring Concert is Doubtful
• Pence, Carter. Steve Yater Stresses a Calm Approach in Associated Student Government
• Homecoming Planned for Former Prisoner of War Ken Fleenor
• Daniel James to Lecture Tuesday
• Kroeger, Mark. Five Westerners Seek Frankfort Internships
• Library Plans Addition of Paperbacks This Summer
• Campaigns Shouldn’t Become Circuses
• Stolzfus, Carl. Thanks Supporters
• Collins, Lloyd. Appreciates Blood Donation
• Thompson, David. Weary of POWs Praise
• Brown, J.E. Says Sorority was Right
• Burt, Adele. Says Priorities Confused
• Steve Yater Leaves Good …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Ayers, Elaine. Top Associated Student Government Offices on Line in Election Today
• Elam, Jerry. Campus FM Station Unlikely to Appear in Near Future
• College Heights Herald Wins All-American Rating Again
• Beg Your Pardon
• Caudill, Tom. James Baker Conducts Class Studying Non-Violence
• Improved Check System Will Benefit Students, Whatever the Location
• LaCivita. Thomas. Says College Heights Herald Lacks Interest
• Cheak, Joe. Praises Ed Jordan
• Paper, Nancy. Supports Mike Fiorella
• Dates for Yearbook Photos Set
• Job Replacement Nears Finish
• Lawrence, Fred. Suicide: Western Professor Studies Causes, Prevention …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Elam, Jerry. Western Rolls Out Red Carpet to Welcome Former Prisoner of War – Dewey Smith Ayers, Elaine. 1,355 Vote in Associated Student Government Primary
• Pence, Carter. Downing University Center Won’t Have Check-Cashing Facility, but Improvement of Services Promised
• Field Day Scheduled - ROTC
• ROTC Meet Expects 600 High Schoolers
• Campbell, Joy. International Day Offers Foreign Flavor
• Dean William Hourigan Elected Kentucky Allied Health Consortium Head
• Cumberland Trio to Present Concert
• No-Hours Policy Needs Revision
• Rasmussen, Bill. Says Letter Inaccurate re: Intramurals
• Simpson, Robert. Says …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Ayers, Elaine. No-Hours System Experiences Difficulty
• Western to Honor Ex-Prisoner of War – Ken Fleenor
• Spring Commencement to Feature Gov. Wendell Ford
• Voting Continues Today
• What’s Happening – Sigma Nu, Mass Action Committee, Kappa Sigma, Baptist Student Union, Industrial Education & Technology Club, Kentucky Student Public Interest Research Group
• Beg Your Pardon
• Four Attend National Association of Broadcasters Confab
• Vote Today - Unless You’re Busy or Don’t Want to
• Hatfield, Bob. Supports Pat Long, Glen Jackson, Tom La Civita
• Simpson, Dianna. Defends Kentucky Student Public …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding Kenneth Fleenor Day, admissions, faculty awards and graduate assistant training.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 42, No. 3, Wku Alumni Association

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WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Corts, Paul. Western's Honors Program Forges Ahead
• Gray, David. Students Still Work Their Way
• Mefford, David & Roy Reynolds. Reaching Out for the Good Student
• Lawrence, Fred. Nick Rose All American
• Yeager, Randolph. A Westerner Remembers Harry Truman
• Scarborough, Clarice. Western Goes to Mexico
• Dillard, Gary & Rudolph Prins. Western at Tech Aqua
• Lawrence, Fred. Student Teaching - a la Guatemala
• Corts, Paul. Theatre Study Goes British
• Thompson, Kelly. The Most Unforgettable Person I Have Ever Known . . . Henry Cherry
• Commonwealth in a Capsule - Kentucky Building
• Adams, Ronald. Teacher Evaluation …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Primary Set Tuesday to Trim Candidate List
• Pence, Carter. Final Swat? Court Upholds Ruling on Fly Controversy
• Upchurch, Cindy. Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Rho Top Greek Competition
• Ayers, Elaine. Presidential Candidates Outline Platforms – Henry Davis, Mike Fiorella, Pat Long, Steve Yater
• What’s Happening – Student National Education Association, National Collegiate Association of Secretaries
• Beg Your Pardon
• Wedding, George. Greecy Kid Stuff – Tug of War
• Fly Power Should Be Used Sparingly
• Jordan, Ed. Endorses Mike Fiorella
• Bare, Stephen. Raps Intramurals
• Turner, Regina. Defends …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Elmore, Valerie. Freshman is New Miss Western – Kitty Hall
• Upchurch, Cindy. Alpha Delta Pi, Sigma Chi Lead Greek Competition
• David Niven Cancels Friday Lecture
• Elam, Jerry. Prisoner of War Returns with No Regrets – Dewey Smith
• Nominations Deadline Set for Faculty Awards
• Madison, Stephanie. Library Misses Material
• Horton, Debye. Sigma Xi to Sponsor Research Conference
• Walk Slated Saturday – March of Dimes
• What’s Happening – Mass Action Committee, Sigma Delta, Kentucky Association of Nursing Students, Melvin Rowe
• Investigate Petitions Before You Sign Them
• Gatton, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Ayers, Elaine. Student Office Races Draw More Than 80 Candidates
• Elmore, Valerie. Miss Western
• High School Journalists Invade for Workshop
• Dero Downing Praises Self-Study Work
• Upchurch, Cindy. Annual Greek Week Events Slated
• Intern Program Meeting Set
• Dillingham, Jed. College Inn Residents Report Break Break-Ins
• George Masannat Authors New Book
• Dillingham, Jed. Mass Action Committee Plans Visitation Survey
• Truth the Goal of 1973-74 Herald Staff
• Wendt, Ted. Disagrees with Letter re: Editorial Policy
• Carroll, Brenda. Criticizes Sorority
• Holsclaw, Debbie. Doesn’t Want Sales – Kappa Sigma
• Smith, …

Ua35/11 Honors Convocation For Recognition Of Academic Achievement, Wku Honors Program

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Program listing freshmen honorees, Danforth and Fulbright nominees, College Scholars and freshmen and sophomores with 4.0 grade point average.

Ua11/2 Faculty Works On Exhibit At Wku, Wku Public Affairs

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Press release announcing exhibit of WKU Art faculty.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Emberton, Gail. Advisement Head Suggests Need for Revised Program – Jerry Wilder
• Steven Russell Heads New Herald Staff
• Cross, Al. Ron Beck Calls Concert Mistake
• Associated Student Government Filing Continues
• Summer Work Study Deadline Set
• Ayers, Elaine. Legal Rights Committee Schedules Symposium
• Food Facilities Close for Break
• Elam, Jerry. Assault Rate Rises as Number of Female Hitchhikers Increases
• What’s Happening – Mountain Laurel, Student National Education Association, English Club, Lambda Chi Alpha
• Concert Band Opens Season
• Lucas, John. Editor Finds Year Valuable Experience
• Beavers, Daniel. …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding proposed Glasgow community college, salaries, academic calendar, field trips, promotion and tenure, course offerings and Eagle University.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Russell, Steven. Associated Student Government Passes Bill to Open Meetings
• Dillingham, Jed. Venus Hotline Meets Success
• Emberton, Gail. Housing Committee Awaits Surveys
• University Educators Plan to Meet on Campus Today - American Association of University Professors
• Page, Ron. Ballet: The Softest Soft Shoe
• WKU to Present Scandal
• Elam, Jerry. Class Corrects Errors in Revenue
• Gemini 15 Stage to Give Sunday Afternoon Concert
• Kentucky Wesleyan University to Give Jean Brodie
• James Godfrey Publishes in Music Journal
• Page 4 entries go here
• National Organization for Women Chapter …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Cross, Al. Up the Head Fee. . . Mike Fiorella Proposes $3.50 Increase to Improve Quality Entertainment
• Russell, Steven. Regents Okay Revised Master Plan
• Kroeger, Mark. Gripe System is Nearly Ready
• Pence, Carter. Resolution Asks Opening of All Policy Meetings
• Students Rate Advisement
• Buckminster Fuller Lecture Slated Tonight
• Graduate & Professional Student Association Members Push Fellowship
• Brownlee, Tim. Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’ Opens Tonight
• Incompetence, Freedom Protected by Tenure
• Master Plan Turns Trees Into Buildings
• Radford, Jo. Sees Need for Light
• Baskett, Jim. Doesn’t Understand Hassle
• Caudill, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Cross, Al. Survey Shows that Money is the Root of All Entertainment
• Ayers, Elaine. Well-Traveled Buckminster Fuller to Speak Here Tuesday
• Lawrence, Fred. Tenure: Who Qualifies?
• Educational TV Department Begins ‘Noon Show’
• Correspondence List Available
• Entertainment Needs Help
• IRS Knows Smart Fifth Graders
• Ezedi, Onyebuchi. Congratulates Queen – Miss Black Western
• Stinson, Susan. Advocates Amnesty
• Brownlee, Tim. Western Prepares for Grand Opera
• What’s Happening – Environmental Committee, Zeta Phi Beta, ROTC, Hardin Planetarium, Mass Action Committee, Sigma Nu
• Music Teachers Sponsor Guest Pianist Sunday – …