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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 …

Ua3/9/6/1 Programs Of Distinction, Gary Ransdell, Wku President's Office

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Gary Ransdell interview regarding programs of distinction by unidentified reporter.

Ua3/9/6/2 Kentucky Legislative Session, Gary Ransdell, Wku President's Office

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Gary Ransdell interview regarding the 1998 Kentucky legislative session.

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

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Media guide for 1998 soccer season.

Ua1b4 1998 Faculty Awards, Western Kentucky University

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Program for 1998 WKU faculty awards.

Ua25/2 Connections, Wku Human Resources

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Newsletter created by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff of WKU regarding personnel issues and benefits.

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

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Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.

Ua3/9/5 Russellville Speech, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at unidentified function in Russellville, Kentucky.

Ua12/8 Scrapbook, Wku Police

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Scrapbook of public safety related clippings.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

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WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes and attachments.

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 …

Ua25/2 Connections, Wku Human Resources

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Newsletter created by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff of WKU regarding personnel issues and benefits.

Ua11/1 On Campus. Vol. 7, No. 9, Wku University Relations

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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:

• Governor Paul Patton Will Address Fall Commencement
• On the Road with President Gary Ransdell
• Five Named to Alumni Association Board
• Students Raise $470,000 During Annual Fund Phonathon
• BellSouth Grant Makes Education Connection
• Hughey, Aaron. The Myth of Internet Addiction

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 …

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

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WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes.

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 – …

Ua3/9 Transition, Wku President's Office, Gary Ransdell

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First memo from President Gary Ransdell to the WKU faculty and staff discussing the transition from President Thomas Meredith's administration to Ransdell's.

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 …

Ua35/7 Proposal For The Establishment Of The Kentucky Academy Of Mathematics & Science At Wku, Julia Roberts

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Initial proposal for the creation of the Gatton Academy at WKU. The proposal was written by Julia Roberts of the WKU's Gifted & Talented Center and submitted to Charles McGruder of WKU's Physics & Astronomy Department.

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 …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 7, No. 8, Wku University Relations

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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:

• $20 Million Grant to Assist Head Start Programs - WKU Training & Technical Assistance Services
• Reception to Honor Kentucky Poet Laureate Joy Bale Boone
• Dr. Jim Ramsey Will Head New Center for Public Policy Studies
• Kiwanis Contributes to Scholarship Fund
• Groves, Chris. When the Pits Become the Payoff - WKU Center for Cave & Karst Studies
• She's Now an Ironman! - Libby Greaney …