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University Reporter - Vol. 08, No. 09 - May 2004, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1996-2009, University Reporter

No abstract provided.

Epiphanies Of The Principalship: A Study Of Passages In Educational Administration., Donna J. Raines

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This scrapbook of biographical sketches serves as an exhibition of portraits in the elementary school principalship through experiencing a gallery of leadership interviews. Perspectives have been framed in compositions that represent the practical realist, the idealist, and at times even a surrealistic perspective of the elementary principal. Critical incidents were shared from individual participants representing catalysts for momentous change; themes of personal realizations, barriers to effectiveness, and challenges in the career of an administrator also contributed as dominant elements of the final work.

A qualitative research method employing interviews explored the variation of colorful experiences that 23 elementary administrators encountered …

Course Portfolio For Nres 311: Wildlife Ecology And Management, Larkin A. Powell

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

The main objectives of this portfolio are to: (1) continue to refine the course through the required documentation of connections between course goals and course activities, (2) document the efficacy of teaching techniques, and (3) serve as a preliminary step to publishing some of the case studies being used in the course.

Quarterly Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of WKU Board of Regents quarterly meeting. Agenda items include: President Gary Ransdell's evaluation and salary, Downing University Center dining hall renovation, summer construction, foundation audits, spliting the following departments into two: Modern Languages & Intercultural Studies; Accounting & Finance; Economics & Marketing; Management & Computer Information Systems; emeritus faculty, Alice Rowe Learning Assistance Center, tuition incentive program, honorary degree for Mitch McConnell, creation of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, distinguished university professorships, purchase of property, reserve fund, 2003-04 operating budget, master plan, Regents bylaws and code of ethics revision and personnel actions and salaries.

The Four Year …

Former President Of Spain Jose Maria Aznar To Visit Campus, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol 79, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Nick Todd Takes Office Amid Controversy
• Sainlar, Lindsay. A Tale of Two Cities – Segregation
• Wilberding, Beth. ID Numbers Changing
• Wilberding, Beth. Campaign Planning Begins – Institutional Advancement
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Katie Autry Case Judge Issues Gag Order
• Wilberding, Beth. Police Promotion – Mike Dowell
• Tax Plan Proposal Politics Will Harm Higher Education
• It’s Time for the 2004 Marsupial Awards
• Ransdell, Gary. Long-term Tuition Plan is a First for Western
• North, Amber. Save Soul Grooves Music
• Smith, Alan. Selfish Choice Is Wrong
• Jackson, Danica. Remember Katie Autry
• Wade, …

Ua3/9/2 Wku Four-Year Tuition & Campus Enhancement Plan, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Powerpoint presentation regarding increasing tuition and fees in relation to construction projects on campus. Includes comparisons with benchmark universities.

Ua12/2/1 Hilltopper Graduation '04, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald, includes articles:

• Richardson, Kelly. Alumni Offer Spring Graduates Some Words of Advice
• Cowherd, Heather. Diddle Arena Is Back Up for First Time in Two Years
• Harrell, Bobby. Commencement Ceremony Changes Over Time
• Wagner, Brian. Graduate Jaded After Seven Years
• Salmon, Emily. Economy Booms During Graduation
• Hightower, Kyle. Journey Has Made Trip Worth Taking Again
• Warren, Brandy. Editor Offers Meaningless Apologies
• Marshall, Brett. Photo Lab Became Home
• Hoang, Mai. Memories Tops for Mia

The Development And Implementation Of A Secondary Peer Mentoring Program, Derryk Sellers

Theses and Dissertations

This study sought to help establish a peer mentoring program for ninth grade boys at Lindenwold High School. This study used twelfth grade male positive role models to mentor this group of students. Many of these unmotivated students were the cause of many disciplinary problems. School administration sought to find a way to help these young men to overcome some of the obstacles, which cause their negative behavior. The focus of the study was to help identify those young men who can be mentors as well as young men who need to be mentored. This project helped provide another way …

Assessment Of A Newly Implemented Teacher Induction Program, Jo Ann Doyle

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a newly implemented teacher induction program that commenced in August 2003. Twenty-one teachers who began employment in August 2003 were required to participate in this piloted program. Six months following the initial induction meeting, 18 teachers were surveyed. The survey design conformed to a modified Likert scale. The findings revealed that the need existed for a comprehensive new teacher induction program that was designed to help alleviate some of the fears expressed by the participants. A major goal of the program was to provide all newly hired faculty members …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Casagrande, Michael. Top Recruit to Play Basketball at Western – Crystal Kelly
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Forum Set to Discuss Tuition Plan
• Lively, Jay. Washington Choosing Their Future – Right to Life
• Clark, Ashlee. Outgoing Student Government Association President Sees Future Helping Others as Minister – John Bradley
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Ernie Fletcher, House Leaders to Talk
• Green River Preserve Beneficial to All Parties Involved
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Shorts
• Alumna’s Fame Will Help Others at Western – Athena Cage
• Beg, Amber. Don’t Be Judgmental – Shorts
• Hurst, Nicole. Sorority Should …

2004 April 26 - Faculty Senate Agenda, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Block Scheduling On Special Education Student Learning In High School Mathematics, William C. Porch Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

This study evaluated block scheduling and its impact on a special education math program at Delsea Regional High School. It was determined that the end of the marking period test scores were slightly higher for those students in a block schedule than for those students in a traditional setting.

It was also determined that most teachers surveyed do not feel that block scheduling is beneficial for certain special needs students because extended time on task sometimes leads to more discipline problems, especially for those students suffering from attention deficit disorder.

The Effects Of Nclb On Whitehall Elementary School, Cynthia T. Pritchett

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to research factual data regarding NCLB that relates to Whitehall Elementary School. The data were collected through many different resources such as internet web sites, books, newspaper articles, NCLB school district applications, and magazine articles. The purpose of the research was to avoid political opinion and concentrate on factual data. After a preliminary survey indicating various opinions of NCLB and a Corel WordPerfect presentation on NCLB fact finding, a final survey was presented to evaluate differences in opinion of a small school staff subgroup. The final survey was exactly the same as the first …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Nick Todd: I Feel I Have Nothing Wrong
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. University Buys Land for Preserve
• Thurman, Lindsey. In the Light – Theatre & Dance
• Melvin, Catherine. More Than 500 Donate Blood; Most In Search of Greek Points
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Ernie Fletcher Emphasizes Importance of Auto Industry
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Singer, Alumna Athena Cage Schedules Concert for August 28
• Controversy Should Not Cause a Blow to Student Government Association
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Nick Todd
• George Bush’s Pell Grant Time Limit Proposal Unfair to Students
• Tetrreault, Jeff. No …

Ua35/3 Emeritus Faculty Luncheon, Wku Provost

WKU Administration Documents

Program for emeritus faculty luncheon.

Senate Meeting, April 21, 2004, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Salary Compression: What Is The Administration Doing (Or Planning To Do) To Address The Problem Of Salary Compression?, Richard Flynn

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss budget investigation, Diversity Rocks, banquets, shuttle shelters, impeachment, honor code and crosswalk improvements.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Student Government Association President-Elect Under Investigation
• Clark, Ashlee. Plus/Minus Could Face Delay
• Richardson, Kelly. Big Red’s Broadway – Spring Sing
• Melvin, Catherine. Relay for Life Draws 45 Area Teams
• Reed, Lindsey. Staff Council
• Hardin, Adriane. Proposal May Limit Pell Grants
• Gries, Emily. Kids Flock to Southern Kentucky Book Fest
• Partisan Battle Needs to End to Pass State Budget
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Budget
• Baynham, Jeff. Column Was Unfair to Darrin Horn
• Jackson, Kevin. Women Shouldn’t Wear WKU Butt Shorts
• Clark, Ashlee. Robert Watkins Upheld as Speaker …

Funding Influences On Special Education Program Selection And Implementation, Gregory Matthew Brown

Theses and Dissertations

The goal of the study was to identify the effects funding had on special education program selection and implementation in a small semi-rural district. The intern sought to identify the special education department's program offerings. The intern sought to reveal the sources of funding available to the special education department, and how the special education department implemented and developed its programs in accordance with funding guidelines. The primary purpose was to examine the degree of influence funding had on the target district's programs. Included in this was the purpose of determining how the special education department manages its program offerings. …

W.M Keck Foundation Student Research Day, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.

Ua25/2 Retirement Banquet, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Program for WKU retirement banquet with list of retirees.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Closed Informal Session April 16, 2004, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Closed Informal Session
• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Approval of the Minutes of the February 26/27 Formal Session
• Personnel Report

April 16, 2004 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate April 16, 2004 Approved Minutes

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session April 16, 2004, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Approval of the Minutes of the February 26/27 Formal Session
• Personnel Report Action
• Grant Report Action
• Gift Report Action
• General Fund Operating Budget 2004/2005
• Tuition Rates
• Elimination of Student Development Fee
• Establishment of Records Initiation Fee
• Establishment of Targeted Fees
• Extended University Program Tuition
• Standard Federal ATM Lease

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding plus-minus grading, faculty surveys, curriculum committee, academic quality committee and academic dishonesty.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, April 15, 2004, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 79, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. State Budget Stalls in Legislature’s Last Day
• Hardin, Adriane. Report: Graduation Rates Unfair
• Reed, Lindsey. Faculty, Staff Leaders Optimistic About Recommendations – Budget
• Clark, Ashlee. Questions Cloud Speaker Vote – Student Government Association, Robert Watkins
• Richardson, Kelly. Seminar Squashes Body Image Stereotypes
• Proposed Tuition Break for Out-of-Staters Is Out of Line Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Administrating for Dummies
• Kacsir, Marci. Jayson Blair Taught Newspapers Many Lessons
• Spaulding, Maurice. Column Was a Bad Joke – Lindsay Sainlar
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Entrepreneurship Center Approved by Regents Committee – Center …

A Case Study: The Effectiveness Of An In-School Suspension Program At Cherokee High School, Scott D. Agnew

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research project was to evaluate the effectiveness on an in-school suspension program at Cherokee High School, The intern evaluated three aspects of the program. The intern sought to identify if the population of the school views the program as a deterrent, as well as evaluate the rehabilitation aspect of the program. Additionally, the intern wanted to see how both the classroom and in-school suspension teachers at the high school were applying the program.

Surveys and interviews were used to collect and analyze data from the population of Cherokee High School. The intern administered surveys to a …