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Ua3/9/5 Opening Faculty & Staff Convocation, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the fall convocation. He discusses freshman orientation, change, Challenging the Spirit strategic plan, budget and funding model, tuition, new buildings, technology, parking, curriculum, dormitories, Diddle Arena renovations, University Senate and employee benefits.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the August 5, 1999 meeting.

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 9, No. 5, 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:

• Eison, Sheila. Dr. Sam McFarland: Bridging Human Hearts
• Skipper, Bob. Education Dean Sees Role as Facilitator - Karen Adams
• Regents Approve Tuition Guidelines
• With Honors: Graduation 1999 - Joy Bale Boone, Nicholas Kafoglis
• Regents Approve '99-2000 Budget
• May in China
• Stupp Bridge Company Donates to WKU
• Congratulations, Concrete Canoe Team!
• Public Affairs Adds New Faces
• Flynn, Jim. Challenging the Spirit: An Update on …

Perceptions Of Factors Associated With Academic Success Among African American Students On Four Predominantly White Campuses In Northeast Tennessee, Jean M. Harper

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between the perceptions of successful African American sophomore students and their adjustment to academic success at predominantly White colleges and universities. Twenty African American sophomore females and twenty African American sophomore males from two predominantly White community colleges and two predominantly White universities participated in the study. Each subject completed a demographic survey and participated in an interview. Results indicated that both the attitudes of African American students toward education and their perceptions of the attitudes of those in the educational system towards African American students played an integral role …

The Relationship Between Cosmopolitan-Local Orientation And Job Satisfaction Among Admissions Personnel At Christian Colleges In The United States And Canada, Jon P. Harr

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, the challenges facing college admissions professionals have increased, and turnover in the field has become an area of concern. A review of the literature indicated that surprisingly little research had been done in the area of job satisfaction for college admissions professionals and, in particular, Christian college admissions professionals. No direct application of professional (cosmopolitan-local) orientation to the admissions profession could be found in the literature. As a result, the primary purpose of this study was to examine both the level of job satisfaction and the cosmopolitan-local orientation of Christian college admissions professionals, and to determine if …

An Assessment Of Technology Classroom Environments In Chinese Universities, Jiexiu Li

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of graduate classroom environments as perceived by the graduate students and faculty in technology courses, at Chinese universities. Relationships between the different dimensions of the social environment of the graduate technology classrooms were examined. The Adult Classroom Environment Scale (ACES) was used to measure the actual and ideal classroom environments on seven dimensions. The research was conducted during Fall 1998. Participants in this study included 317 graduate students and 8 teachers in 8 classes from 6 universities in Beijing, China. The results of data analysis showed that there were significant …

Quarterly Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Regents to discuss resolutions of appreciation for Stephanie Cosby and Sara Hulse; election of officers and committee members; disposition of minutes; revised budget; capital projects; tuition; residency appeals; creation of WKU Research Foundation; personnel recommendations; president's report; president's contract; deferred compensation plan and health services.

19990730: Home Economics Department, 1981-1991, College Of Education And Professional Development

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the College of Education and Professional Development at Marshall University from 1981-1991. Items were received in 1999 and were processed in 2025. This collection includes notable materials about lesson plans and curriculum for home economics programs for grades 5-8 and 9-10 and 11-12. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding post-tenure review, faculty stipends, travel and part-time faculty.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the July 8, 1999 meeting.

19990723: Home Economics Department, 1987-1995, College Of Education And Professional Development

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the College of Education and Professional Development at Marshall University from 1987-1995. Items were received in 1999 and were processed in 2025. This collection includes notable materials about lesson plans and curriculum for home economics programs for grades 5-8 and 9-10 and 11-12. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding retreat, budget, faculty orientation, office hours, correspondence courses, staffing, e-mail, classrooms, summer school, student employment, incentive grants, intellectual property, post-tenure review and part-time employees.

Ursinus College 1970-1976: A Chronicle Of Selected Events, Richard P. Richter

Publications

No abstract provided.

Royalties From Self-Authored Instructional Materials, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding retreat, minority recruitment, faculty evaluations, correspondence courses and space.

Retreat Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the June 10, 1999 retreat.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding space, retreat, summer school, strategic planning, unit productivity, post-tenure review, distributive learning and student orientation.

Ua99/7 Good Ol' Bu Vol. 1, No. 2, Bgbu Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created for Bowling Green Business University alumni. Articles regarding gifts and donations by members, reunions and the Gordon Ford Business College.

Pod Network News, June 1999

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

President's Column

POD Grant Program

To Improve the Academy

Share Your Bright Ideas!

Position Announcement

Center Updates

Regional Association News

Member News

Emeritus/Emerita Membership Update

Tom Creed: In Memorium

Conference Notes

Scholarly Writers Institute

Subscribing to POD Digest

Future Newsletter Items

Call for Proposals POD Network 1999

To Improve the Academy Associate Editor/Reviewer Self-Nomination Form

Call For Manuscripts for the 2000 Edition of To Improve the Academy

Manuscript Cover Sheet 2000 To Improve the Academy

Application for POD Retired Membership Status: Member Emeritus/a

1999-06-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Quarterly Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Quarterly Meeting of the WKU Board of Regents to discuss diposition of minutes; Executive Committee report; Academic & Student Affairs Committee report; Finance & Budget Committee report; Institutional Advancement Committee report; personnel recommendations; president's report; creation of Minority, Diversity & International Issues Committee and pending litigation.

19990519: Alumni Association, 1931-1990, Alumni Association

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Alumni Association at Marshall University from 1931-1990. Items were received in 1999 and include notable materials from or about the students and faculty at Marshall over the time period. These consist of scrapbooks with newspaper clippings, university memos, photographs, and other information. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

19990519: Alumni Affairs, 1941-1998, Alumni Association

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Alumni Association at Marshall University from 1941-1998. Items were received in 1999 and include notable materials from or about alumni association meeting minutes, guest books for particular events, various groups like cheerleaders and majorettes, and invitational tournaments . This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

19990517: Moffat Marshall History Book Research, Through 1980, College Of Liberal Arts

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the College of Liberal Arts at Marshall University through 1980. Items were received in 1999 and likely came from Charles Moffat or his relatives. Items include notable materials including notes taken to write his book about Marshall University, an Institution Comes of Age, 1837-1980. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Ua25/2 Retirement Banquet, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Program for WKU retirement banquet with list of retirees.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the May 13, 1999 meeting.

Ua3/9/5 Commencement Speech - Itsy Bitsy Spider, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Class of 1999.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Administration Documents

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.

Ua3/9/5 Dedication Ceremony For The Gordon Ford College Of Business, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the Gordon Ford College of Business dedication.