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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 …

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

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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

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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

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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 …

Ua19/16/1 Hilltopper Soccer, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Media guide for 1998 soccer season.

African-American Female College Presidents And Leadership Styles, Runae Edwards Wilson

Trotter Review

The leadership characteristics of African-American female college and university presidents have rarely been studied. The lack of research in this area is due, in part, to the absence of African-American females in leadership positions at four year higher education institutions. A contributing factor to the shortage of African-American female top level administrators is the "double whammy," or belonging to two groups that are discriminated against, African-Americans and females. The wage gap, institutional kinship, the old boy system, and role prejudice (a preconceived preference for specific behavior by the visibly identifiable group) are factors that have proved prohibitive to the ascension …

African-American Enrollment And Retention In Higher Education: An Application Of Game Theory, Kofi Lomotey, Mwalimu J. Shujaa, Thresa A. Nelson-Brown, Shariba Rivers Kyles

Trotter Review

This study is a qualitative analysis of perceptions of institutional commitment to the enrollment and retention of African-American students at one institution. The study, which was funded by the Spencer Foundation, was conducted at Oberlin College and is based on 31 interviews of students, faculty, administrators, and staff. At many predominantly white campuses, low enrollment and poor retention of African-American students is a present and escalating problem. However, Oberlin College has unusually high enrollment and retention rates for African-American students. We wanted to explore the possible reasons for this uniqueness. We relate our findings to the process of constructing theories …

Obstacles Facing New African-American Faculty At Predominantly White Colleges And Universities, Keith Mcelroy

Trotter Review

Many African-Americans beginning their first faculty appointment at predominantly white colleges and universities may be in for a surprise. They may be under the illusion that engaging in good publishing, good teaching, and to a lesser degree, good service will ensure their advancement to tenure. Although many authors have explained in detail the consequences of not publishing, few have focused on the obstacles involved in obtaining good teaching evaluations. In many instances, African-American faculty may find their teaching evaluations are based on students' personal opinions rather than on the professors' pedagogical approaches.

This essay will examine some of the obstacles …

Help Wanted: Building Coalitions Between African-American Student Athletes, High Schools, And The Ncaa, Patiste M. Gilmore

Trotter Review

This essay focuses on a topic of intense debate emerging over the last several years: strategies to improve the academic preparedness of collegiate student athletes. The issue should have been resolved with the passage of Proposition 48 in 1986. This measure stipulated that first-year students who wanted to compete in intercollegiate athletics Division I institutions must meet three requirements: 1) Completion of high school core curriculum; 2) Achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale); and 3) Earn a combined score of 700 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or score 15 or better on the …

A Phenomenon Of Religious Relevance Developing At Predominantly White Institutions, Donald Brown

Trotter Review

In a recent conversation with a colleague at a neighboring institution, we reflected that in the nearly twenty-five years that we have worked at predominantly white universities, little has changed with respect to Black students dissatisfaction with campus life. Since the 1960's, a considerable amount of research has been done on the causes of attrition among Black students in higher education. A number of themes have emerged as causative factors of dissatisfaction and, in far too many cases, attrition among Black students. Three themes, however, seem to re-surface repeatedly. They are the feelings of alienation, isolation and loneliness. Many Black …

Commentary: An Interview With Dr. Clarence Williams, Special Assistant To The President Of Minority Affairs, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, Harold W. Horton

Trotter Review

Dr. Clarence Williams is a champion of commitment to racial and ethnic diversity in higher education, and is an individual who as folks might say with admiration and colloquially, "never forgot where he came from." Quietly, but powerfully and effectively, Dr. Williams has been a force for racial and ethnic diversity in higher education. Interview conducted by Harold Horton.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Stamper, John. Gary Ransdell Shuffles Top Jobs
• Olmsted, Miki. On a Cold Winter’s Night – Red Shield Lodge, Homeless
• Back, Shannon. University Receives Negative Critique – Institutional Review
• Back, Shannon. Gary Ransdell, Consultant Had Prior Discussions – James Fisher
• Moore, Leigh. Applied Physics Institute Project to Help Keep Air Clean – Coal
• Stamper, John. Five Programs Remain on List – Programs of Distinction
• Deck the Hill with Christmas Gifts
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Christmas Gifts
• Hensley, Fred. Editorial Misrepresents WKU Foundation
• People Poll: What Do You Want for Christmas? …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Stamper, John. Western Narrowing Field of Top Programs – Programs of Distinction
• Back, Shannon. Adult Day Care Center Seeking Private Partner
• Lynn, Kelley. Wish Lists: Gifts They Never Got – Christmas Presents
• Father to Face Murder Charge – Richard Figgs, Evan Figgs
• Beauties Prepare for Pageant – Black & Gold Beauty Pageant, Alpha Phi Alpha
• Phonathon Exceeds Goal – Institutional Advancement
• Back, Shannon. Ruling Called Censorship – College Heights Herald, Freedom of the Press
• Mains, Brian. Dorm Fire Leaves Students Sleepless – Poland Hall
• Back, Shannon. Regents to Hear …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Mayo, Travis. Western to Face Eastern in Playoff Bout – Football
• Back, Shannon. Paul Patton to Address Fall Graduates – Commencement
• Siria, Stephanie. Student Showcases Passion for Car Audio – Heather Henderson
• Lanter, Charlie. Nursing Grade Policy Changes After Protest
• Professor Pleads Not Guilty – Steve Boilard
• Free Football Tickets Available
• Stamper, John & Leigh Moore. Teachers Disagree About Internet Use in Classes
• Back, Shannon. Cyperstudy: Virtual Campus Planned Here – Southern Regional Education Board
• Student Government Association Should Focus on Dorm Problems – Housing & Residence Life
• Harlow, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Back, Shannon. Faculty Hopeful About Gary Ransdell
• Frazier, Stephan. Flashbacks – Shenanigans
• Lanter, Charlie. Student Government Association Seeks Money for Off-Campus Rent
• Harper, Molly. Incentives Lacking for Pep Band Members – Music
• No Classes Wednesday – Thanksgiving
• Adopt-A-Child Needs Volunteers
• Thanksgiving Dance Tonight – Delta Sigma Theta
• Lanter, Charlie. University Center Board Can Spend Big
• Karen, Matthias. Historian Compares U.S., Russian Education Systems – Ludmilla Zelezmeva
• Batcheldor, Matt. Post Office Adds Services
• WKU Foundation Should Open Records to Public
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon WKU Foundation Secrecy
• People Poll: What …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Batcheldor, Matt. Building Upkeep Among Worst – Capital Construction Institutional Requests, Banks Report
• Harper, Molly. Seeking Refuge – Bosnians, Amela Dijab, Refugees, Mutual Assistance Center
• Stamper, John. Private Gifts Key to Growth – Endowments, WKU Foundation
• Theatre Production Begins Tonight – ATE Shorts, Theatre & Dance
• Lanter, Charlie. Housing Measure Up for Vote – Student Government Association, Scholarships, Apartments
• Students Reports Rape
• Mains, Brian. State, City Police Target 31-W – Traffic Violations
• Western Should Do More to Promote Teams
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Support Athletics
• Hyde, Jason. Student Government …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lanter, Charlie. Sober Drivers Get Free Drinks – Alcohol, Student Government Association
• Back, Shannon. Western Greets New President – Gary Ransdell
• Mains, Brian. Local Bar Sold At Auction for $70,000 – Baker Street Café
• Police to Set Up Road Checks – Drunk Driving, Alcohol
• Kentucky Poet to Speak – Richard Taylor
• Jimmie Price Leaving Women’s Studies
• Lynn, Kelley. New Support Group Offers Help for Depression – Depressed Anonymous
• Solve Pedestrian Safety Problem Now – University Boulevard, Skywalk
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon University Boulevard Unsafe
• Martz, Michele. Professor Deserved Extension …

Ua12/2/1 Men's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs

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Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Robinson, George. Nothing But Hard Work
• Robinson, George. Challenge Ahead for Tops’ Lone Senior – Steven Bides
• Abrell, Chris. Melvin Adams Changes Focus, Ready to Help Toppers
• Abrell, Chris. Hilltoppers’ Junior Center Learns from Experience – Ravon Farris
• Mayo, Travis. Joe Harney Leading Toppers With Hard Work
• Christian, Jenny. Junior Pursues Lifelong Dream – Kyle Chapman
• Robinson, George. Vince Edwards’ Quickness, Focus to Ease Topper Transition
• Christian, Jenny. Guard Deepens Position – Monty Latimer
• Robinson, George. Forward in Father’s Shadow – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.
• Sisco, Scott. Versatility Lee Lampley’s Strength
• Ramsey, Sarah. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lanter, Charlie. Skywalk Proposal Delayed – University Boulevard
• Mayo, Travis. Especially Sweet – Football
• Back, Shannon. University Debates Tenure Review
• Millennium Bug to Be Discussed – Y2K, Year 2000 Date Conversion (Computer Systems), Information Technology
• Stamper, John. Delayed Tuition Brings Student Tax Break
• Batcheldor, Matt. Old Radon Tests Inaccurate; More Planned
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Football
• Hilltoppers Are Back in the Ball Game – Football
• People Poll: How Important Is a Good Football Program to Western?
• Hawkins, Angelia. Give to Those Who Are Really in Need of Gifts – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lanter, Charlie. City, State to Help Search for Skywalk Money – University Boulevard
• Back, Shannon. Gary Ransdell to Take Helm Monday
• Moore, Leigh. Computer Literacy Class Considered – Information Technology
• Stamper, John. Taking the Gift of Money – WKU Foundation
• Reception for Gary Ransdell Planned
• WKYU-FM Fund Drive Raises $105,000
• Englert, Jennifer. Fitness Workshop in Preston Health & Activities Center Sunday, FiTOUR
• Computer Literacy Essential Part of Life – Information Technology
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Computer Literacy
• People Poll: Would A Computer Literacy Requirement Be Helpful to Students?
• Enyart, …

Ua12/2/1 Women's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs

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Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Brewer, Jerry. Team Ready for New Start After Soured Season
• Brewer, Jerry. Team Feels Like a Family
• Brewer, Jerry. Guard’s Game Like Poetry – Laurie Townsend
• Brewer, Jerry. Leslie Johnson Seeking Old Form
• Finch, Mike. Senior’s Up-Tempo Style Key to Lady Tops Defense – Sha’Ronda Allen
• Brewer, Jerry. Silence Sends Big Message – Danielle McCulley
• Mayo, Travis. Crowd Favorite Sparks Lady Topper Teammates – Kristi Hartley
• Ramsey, Sarah. Jennifer McGinnis Gets Chance
• Abrell, Chris. Shea Lunsford Called Most Improved
• Sisco, Scott. Speed, Defense Make Katashia Witcher Hard to Handle
• Mayo, Travis. Junior …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Back, Shannon. Regents Approve Gary Ransdell Contract
• Siria, Stephanie. Festivities Bring Toppers Together – Homecoming
• Stamper, John. Council on Postsecondary Education Oks Journalism, Mass Media & Technology Building
• Stamper, John. Tuition Increase Rate Holds Steady
• Thomas Meredith Wins Alumni Award
• Scholarships Available – Multiple Sclerosis Association
• Regents Back Skywalk Plan – University Boulevard
• Stamper, John. Program Expectations Set – Journalism, Programs of Excellence
• Stamper, John. Commission Kills Landlord, Tenant Act – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, URLTA
• New Law Would Help Prevent Hazing Problem – Fraternities and Sororities …

Ua3/9/2 Wku Institutional Review, James L. Fisher, Ltd.

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Institutional review conducted during Barbara Burch's interim presidency of WKU and presidential search.

Western Kentucky is a good university essentially trapped in time and therefore unable to change significantly. Until these constraints are eliminated or modified, the University will not be able to effectively address major issues of focus, enrollment, organization, personnel, curriculum, governance, athletics, planning and increased public and private support. Rather, it will continue to drift with occasional peripheral and cosmetic changes, none of which will be sufficient to successfully relate to Kentucky's new plan for post-secondary education.

The problems that prevent significant institutional transformation are several, but …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lanter, Charlie. Company Makes Bid on Skywalk Project – University Boulevard
• Lanter, Charlie. Western Testing Junior Exam – Junior Rising Examination
• Mains, Brian. Campus Cop Fired for Dialing 1-900 – Christopher Cobb, WKU Police
• Mains, Brian. Students Suspected in Counterfeit Ring
• Landlord, Tenant Vote Today – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, URLTA
• Council on Postsecondary Education to Meet Monday
• Olmsted, Mikki. Practice, Tension Intensifies as Stepshow Near – Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi
• Buying More Property Would Be Wasteful
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Campus Deterioration While WKU …

Ua12/2/1 Traditions: Homecoming 1997, Wku Student Affairs

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Special homecoming edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Alumni to Be Recognized for Leadership, Service – Hall of Distinguished Alumni, Michael Card, Kenneth Fleenor, William Sanders, Hays Watkins, Marnel Mooreman
• Stamper, John. Homecoming Traditions Change Through the Years
• Hall, Jason. Big Red: Mascot Brings 18 Years of Cheers, Sneers
• Smith, Scheri. Hill Coming Alive with Music
• Siria, Stephanie. Greeks Decorating for Hill’s Haunted Homecoming – Halloween
• Hutchins, Chris. Thrill on the Hill: Ghosts, Spooks Haunt Western – Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pearce-Ford Tower, Potter Hall, Van Meter Hall
• Harper, Molly. End of World War II Brought Good Times Back to Western …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Mains, Brian. Proposed Law Would Make Hazing Illegal
• Lanter, Charlie. Academic Council Amends No-Test Proposal – Student Government Association, Dead Week
• Mains, Brian. Professor Accused of Dorm Peeping – Steven Boilard
• Vanderbilt University Artist to Visit Campus – Michael Aurbach
• Honor Society Seeking Members – Golden Key National Honor Society
• Grant to Benefit Teachers – BellSouth Foundation, Teacher Education
• Back, Shannon. Steve Henry Balances Life as Doctor & Politician – Class of 1976 (WKU)
• Moore, Leigh. Retreat Focuses on Teacher Evaluations
• Graduation Date Bad for Students, Families
• Harlow, Paige. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Stamper, John. Council on Postsecondary Education May Limit Honored Programs – Programs of Excellence
• Back, Shannon. Center Gives Children a Head Start
• Stamper, John. Commission Gives First OK to Landlord, Tenant Act – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, URLTA
• Snack Thief Strikes North Hall
• Overseas Scholarships Offered – Center for Cooperative Study Abroad
• Back, Shannon. Regents May Hear Plan to Buy Lots Near Campus – Real Estate
• Batcheldor, Matt. Loan Program Ends – Computers
• Batcheldor, Matt. Heat Coming On Soon
• Amphitheater Bad Idea for Bowling Green
• Harlow, Paige. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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• WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.
• Batcheldor, Matt. Proposal Made for Outdoor Theater
• Olmsted, Mikki. United Nations – International Festival
• Back, Shannon. Center Gets $20 Million – Training & Technical Assistance Services, TTAS
• Back, Shannon. Gary Ransdell May Ax Vice Presidency – Finance & Administration
• Miniature Golf Tournament Today
• Mock Arrest Tomorrow – Alcohol Awareness Week, Drunk Driving
• Lanter, Charlie. Student Government Association Sees Increase in Absences
• Stamper, John. Council on Postsecondary Education Begins Budgets
• Service Should Expand to Help All Minorities – Minority Student Support Services
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Minority Student Support Services …