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Predicting Academic Success Of Entering Freshmen At An Urban University Through The Assessment Of Oral And Written Language Competency, Karen D. Cobbs

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Services - Urban Education

In Moores and Klas' (1989) definitive study on college student retention, postsecondary administrators ranked the maintenance of student enrollment second in importance on a list of twenty critical issues facing higher education. Of particular relevance to college administrators has been the retention and graduation of African-American college students (D. B. Hawkins, 1994; Western Reserve, 1991).

Researchers, in considering the overall problem of student attrition, particularly, among African-Americans, have explored such questions as these: Which students are dropping out (Sherman, Giles and Green, 1994; Robinson, 1992)? Why do they discontinue their studies (Austin, 1982; Bohr et al., 1995; Kraft, 1992; Tinto, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mains, Brian. Writer to Lecture Tonight – Robert Bly
• Robinson, George. Fans Go Crazy Over Wildcat Win – Basketball
• Moore, Leigh. Cooling Schedule Moved Up
• Moore, Leigh. Students Visit More, Stay Less in Dorms – Housing & Residence Life
• Sports Field Plans Underway – Intramural Sports Complex
• Two Plays Tonight – Theatre & Dance
• Bishop, Virginia My Car Was Completely Gone
• Moore, Leigh. Radon Corrected in Two Buildings – Zacharias Hall, Potter Hall
• Wilson, Misty. Kappa Alpha Psi Disciplined for Stripping Incident
• Women’s Task Force Report Needs to Be …

The Influence Of An Early Childhood Program On The Academic Achievement, Attendance, And Attitudes Of Urban At-Risk Students, Daisy Mccray Murphy

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Services - Urban Education

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of an early childhood preschool program on the achievement, attendance, and attitudes of at-risk students in an urban Southeastern school division in Virginia. The study compared two groups of Title I eligible four-year-olds, those who participated (n = 88) and those who did not non-participate (n = 54), in a preschool program. A review of the literature revealed that early intervention efforts have addressed the school success dilemma for at-risk students with varying degrees of effectiveness. Increased attention toward the implementation of developmentally appropriate learning environments have afforded at-risk students …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Robinson, George. New Coach Looks to Rebuild Tops – Dennis Felton, Basketball
• Back, Shannon. Conflict Surrounds Task Force Report – Women’s Task Force
• Back, Shannon. Wine Served at Faculty Colloquium – Alcohol
• Institutional Research Gets New Director – Robert Cobb
• Easter Egg Hunt Planned – Alpha Delta Pi, Lambda Chi Alpha
• Batcheldor, Matt. Campus Police Incentives Headed for Vote – WKU Police, Employee Benefits
• Harper, Molly. Social Work Spreading Its Message in March
• New Coach Has Big Job Ahead of Him – Basketball, Dennis Felton
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon …

Governing Massachusetts Public Schools: Assessing The 1993 Massachusetts Education Reform Act, John Portz

New England Journal of Public Policy

The Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 created a number of important changes in public education. In the area of local governance, the act was guided by a corporate model in which authority and responsibilities were reallocated among school committees, superintendents, principals, and newly created school councils. School committees in particular assumed a policymaking role, and superintendents became the chief executive officers of their school districts. This article, based on responses to a mail survey, is an early assessment of the act's governance changes. Superintendents are most satisfied with their role, especially their authority over principals and teachers. School committee …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Lanter, Charlie. Distinctive Programs Reduced to Four – Programs of Distinction
• Wilson, Misty. Fraternity Bares All for Charity – Kappa Alpha Psi
• Harper, Molly. Women’s Studies Not Fluffy – Women’s History Month
• Lanter, Charlie. Western Bringing Race Relations to Forefront – Ethnic Relations Task Force
• Fight Ends In Arrest – Terrence Smith, WKU Police
• Library Closed Tuesday Morning – Helm-Cravens Library
• Harper, Molly. Student Evaluation Proposal Gets Faculty Senate Approval
• Karen, Mattias. Business Seminars Set
• It’s Time to Adopt An E-Mail Policy
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Email Policy
• Malek, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Batcheldor, Matt. Two New Parking Lots Planned for Hill – Parking & Transportation Services
• Lanter, Charlie & Molly Harper. Computer Spending a Western Priority – Budget
• Brewer, Jerry. Lady Tops Fall Short in Sun Belt Conference Final
• Back, Shannon. Professor Denies E-Mail Misconduct – Rom Milliman, Sexual Harassment
• Moore, Leigh. Composting Program Turns Things Around
• Moore, Leigh. Students Use Preston Health & Activities Center to Gauge Health Goals
• Review Would Keep Faculty Up to Standard – Post-Tenure Review
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Post-Tenure Faculty Review
• Duncan, Kelly. Western Hurting …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Batcheldor, Matt. Students Face Counterfeit Charges – Jason Cardwell, Craig Fagg
• Back, Shannon. Merit Bill Going to Full Senate – Scholarships
• Manley, Beth Greek Pageant Aids Former Students – Stacey Coy, David Hill, Sigma Chi Derby Darling Pageant
• Prizes Available for Sobriety Pledge – Alcohol
• Racial Conciliation Forum Tonight
• Music Recital Saturday
• Harper, Molly. Tenure Policy Change Needed
• Moore, Leigh. Report Says Insurance Benefits Below Average – Employee Benefits
• Women’s History Should Be Celebrated – Women’s History Month
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Women’s History Month
• Fish, Jon. Matt Kilcullen …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Back, Shannon. Senators Look to Combine Merit Bill – Scholarships
• Hieb, Dan. Weird.com: The Internet Offers a Multitude of Strange Places to Waste Time
• Smith, Scheri. Percussion Group to Visit Campus – Nexus, Concerts
• Siren to Be Tested Again – WKU Police, Facilities Management
• Band Concert Tonight – Music
• Harper, Molly. Volunteers Have Little to Fear – Psychology, Experiments
• Moore, Leigh. Jobs Added to Speed Facilities Management Work
• Alcohol Policy Should Be All or Nothing
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Big Red Keg – Alcohol
• People Poll: What Should Be …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 8, No. 2, Wku University Relations

WKU Administration Documents

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:

• Inauguration Will Feature Celebration of Excellence - Gary Ransdell
• Special Programs for Women's History Month
• Campus Involved in Graduation Fair
• $4 Million Gift Will Aid WKU Football Program
• Summary of the Task Force Study of the Status of Women
• Siria, Stephanie. When a Lump of Coal Turns to Gold - Wei-Ping Pan
• University Relations, Alumni Affairs Win Five Highest Awards in Annual Competition …

University Reporter - Vol. 02, No. 07 - March 1998, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

University Reporter - Vol. 02, No. 07 - March 1998 - Calendar Of Events, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Harper, Molly. Council to Study General Education – Curriculum
• Moore, Leigh. Ashes to Ashes – Lent, Religion, Christianity
• Batcheldor, Matt. Pot Arrests Up on Hill – Marijuana, Drug Abuse
• Moore, Leigh. Self-Insurance OK Elsewhere – Employee Benefits
• Chinese Scholars Visit Campus
• Radon Test Available to Students
• Wilson, Misty. Eating Disorders Screening Scheduled for 2:15 Today
• Lanter, Charlie. Cheryl Chambless Reassigned; Sharon Dyrsen Gets Admissions
• Open Up Teacher Evaluation Results
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Student Evaluations
• Black History Month Failure On Campus – Minority Student Support Services
• People Poll: How …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Back, Shannon. Administrative Council Looks at Alcohol Policy
• Mains, Brian. Concert Draws Criticism, Praise – Goldfinger
• Lanter, Charlie. Programs’ Strengths Debated – Psychology, Programs of Distinction, Curriculum
• Mains, Brian. Author Lectures on Key to Writing Mature Fiction – Jane Smiley
• New Siren to Be Installed – Facilities Management, WKU Police
• Skate Park Meeting Tomorrow – Bowling Green Skate & Freestyle Association
• Back, Shannon. Finance & Budget Committee Wants Focus on Maintenance Issues – Regents
• Whitt, Allyson. Nursing Students Work to Help Kids Fight Drugs – Michelle Jackson, Melissa Haynes …

Ua3/9/5 Leadership For The New Millennium, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Association of College Honor Societies. He was asked to speak on "what is needed to build a more vigorous and robust academic and social opportunity for our students."

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Robinson, George. Familiar Names in Mix – Basketball
• Englert, Jennifer. Bowlers Strike to Help Youngsters – Big Brothers, Big Sisters
• Moore, Leigh. Labor Bill May Affect Western – Labor Unions
• Hutchins, Chris. Doctor: I Wanted to Make a Difference – William Ardrey, Black History Month
• Truck Stolen from South Campus
• Pulitzer-Winning Author to Visit – Jane Smiley
• Government Program Today – Impeachable Acts? The Case of Bill Clinton
• Back, Shannon. Schools Struggling to Hone List – Council on Postsecondary Education, Regional University Excellence Trust Fund
• Harper, Molly. Teacher Training …

Ua1b3 A Study Of The Status Of Women On Campus, Wku Task Force On Status Of Women On Campus

WKU Administration Documents

Report given by the WKU Task Force on the Status of Women on Campus regarding research methodology and findings about employment, advancement, compensation, climate and culture for women at Western Kentucky University.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Robinson, George. Fired: Matt Kilcullen Rolled Off Hill – Basketball
• Brewer, Jerry. Football to Receive $3 Million
• Moore, Leigh. Self-Insurance Plans Delayed – Employee Benefits, Health Insurance
• Lanter, Charlie. Skywalk Omitted from State Road Plan – University Boulevard
• Movie Screening This Week – A Thousand Acres
• Charity Bowling Tonight – Big Brothers, Big Sisters
• Moore, Leigh. Change Proposed in Staff Class-Taking Policy – Employee Benefits
• Moore, Leigh. Staff Council’s Role Increased
• Politicians Don’t Live Up to Promises – Paul Patton, University Boulevard
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon University Boulevard
• Morris, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Hieb, Dan. Delta Tau Delta Parties Banned
• VanWinkle, Cara. Silent Suffering: Volunteers in Guatemala Find State of Child Welfare, Medical Care Hard to Ignore
• Harper, Molly. Student Ratings Reviewed – Student Evaluations
• Sirens to Go Silent – Public Defense System
• Scholarship Offered – Catherine Ward Scholarship, Women’s Studies
• Football Player Arrested – Delvecchio Walls
• Moore, Leigh. Policy Change in Poland Hall & Pearce-Ford Tower – Housing & Residence Life
• Back, Shannon. Bill to Eliminate College Tuition Tax
• Matt Kilcullen Has Failed; It’s Time to Go – Basketball
• Harlow, Paige. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Batcheldor, Matt. Crime Wanes; WKU Police Increase
• Back, Shannon. Water Causes Power Outage – Keen Hall, Housing & Residence Life
• Mains, Brian. Girls, Inc. Employee Focuses on Children – Donna Staten
• WKU Police Planning Citizens Course
• Batcheldor, Matt. Dorm Hoax Sparks Uproar – Gossip, Rumors, Housing & Residence Life
• Felkins, Melissa. Student Fee Money to Benefit Students, Student Government Association Says
• Starting Rumors Childish, Not Funny
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Ricki Lake or Rodes-Harlin Residence Assistant Development?
• It’s Time Regents Learn the Law – Open Meetings
• People Poll: What …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Lanter, Charlie. Student Numbers Stagnant – Enrollment
• Moore, Leigh. Snowfall Doesn’t Interrupt Life on Hill – Winter, Weather
• Back, Shannon. Pastor Shares Strength with Community – Ron Whitlock, Trinity Full Gospel Baptist Church, Black History Month
• First Amendment Forum Tonight – Kincaid, et al v. Gibson, et al, Kentucky State University
• Art Exhibit Begins – Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition
• Moore, Leigh. Opinions Differ on Radon’s Risks
• Moore, Leigh. Parents Upset They Weren’t Notified of Radon Tests, Results
• Better Use for Student Fee Revenue than Student Government Association
• Harlow, Paige. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Felkins, Melissa. Regents Uphold $5 Student Fee – Detrex Field, Student Government Association
• Lanter, Charlie. Paul Patton’s Plan Ups Student Financial Aid – Scholarships
• Harper, Molly. Veterans Get New Chance at Education – Non-Traditional Students, Veterans Upward Bound
• EPA Radon Specialist Coming – Environmental Protection Agency
• Lanter, Charlie. Gary Ransdell Acts on Institutional Review
• Back, Shannon. Board of Regents Approves All Five Top Programs – Programs of Distinction
• Regents Close Most of Meeting – Open Meetings, Real Estate
• Black History Could Be Honored By All
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 8, No. 1, Wku University Relations

WKU Administration Documents

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:

• Skipper, Bob. It's Time for Change Governor Paul Patton Says
• New Year, New Administrative Structure
• Regents Asked to Support Merit Scholarships; Discuss Vision, Mission
• WKU Receives $25,000 Gift from Western Kentucky Gas Company
• WKU Organizational Chart
• University Takes Action Against Radon
• Leavy, Marvin. In Response to the Myth of Internet Addiction
• WKU Public TV Celebrates Black History Month
• Cultural Enhancement Series
• The Roving …

University Reporter - Vol. 02, No. 06 - February 1998, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

University Reporter - Vol. 02, No. 06 - February 1998 - Calendar Of Events, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Batcheldor, Matt. Woman Crossing Normal Street Hit by Car – Deanna Thompson, Traffic Accidents
• Darr, John. Winding Down – Yoga, Tai Chi
• Moore, Leigh & Shannon Back. Radon: University Planning to Solve Problem
• Poetry Contest Entries Wanted – Women’s Studies Writing Contest
• Lanter, Charlie. Regents to Decide on Programs of Distinction
• Lanter, Charlie. Gary Ransdell to Present Vision
• Addressing Radon Step in the Right Direction
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Choose Radon Free Dorm Room – Housing & Residence Life
• Spoonamore, Mary. Seat Belts for Safety, Not Government Intrusion
• People …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Back, Shannon. Western Withholds Radon Results
• Back, Shannon. Building Planning Moving Forward – Mass Media & Technology Hall
• Moore, Leigh. A Tale of Two Nightspots – Good Tymes, Baker Street Café
• Internet Classes Begin – University Libraries
• Englert, Jennifer. Study, Leaders Disagree on Fraternity Drinking – Alcohol
• Harper, Molly. Knowing Personal Limitations Makes Exercising Safe – Beth Bryant
• Topline Has Room for Improvement – Registrar
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Topline Registration Frustration
• Olmsted, Jane, et al. Show Both Sides of Abortion Debate – Roe v. Wade
• People Poll: What …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Back, Shannon. Journalism Building in Budget Proposal – Mass Media & Technology Hall
• Back, Shannon. Top Five Programs Selected – Programs of Distinction
• Batcheldor, Matt. Three Students Die During Break – Stacey Coy, Levi Jackson, John Alexander
• Hutchins, Chris. Cheerleader’s Smile, Good Nature Remembered by Loved Ones – Stacey Coy
• HOPE Positions Available – Hope, Opportunity & Progress Through Education
• Veterans Program Begins – Veterans Upward Bound
• Batcheldor, Matt. Thieves Target Off-Campus Living During Break – Sigma Phi Epsilon
• Hall, Jason. Plans Announced for Commercial Airpark in Bowling Green …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the January 13, 1998 meeting.

Admissions Policies And Ethical Concerns Regarding Intercollegiate Athletics, W. Andrew Hlubek

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this paper is to examine admissions practices and processes at Division I colleges and universities, especially as they relate to special considerations and related ethical issues. First, I will review the history of abuses in athletic recruiting and attempts at reform. Second, I will provide more recent examples of abuses and reform attempts. Finally, I will provide data from an interview I conducted at a relatively large Midwestern Division I-A public university.