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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

WKU Administration Documents

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 …

Faculty Salary Survey, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Report includes:

• All Ranked Personnel by High to Low Salary within Rank
• All Ranked Personnel by Salary within Rank within Department

Agenda & Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding salaries, ethnic relations, instructional indices, programs of distinction and alcohol use policy.

1998 March 30 - Faculty Senate Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

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

WKU Administration Documents

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 …

Executive Committee Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Executive Committee meeting to discuss institutional planning; Board of Visitors; athletics; men's basketball coach; Finance & Budget Committee report; and Academics & Student Affairs Committee report.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting March 20, 1998, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Approval of the Minutes of the January 23, 1998 Committee Meeting
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Approval of Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Chemistry (Environmental)
• Approval of Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Paper and Imaging Science and Engineering
• Proposed Reorganization of the College of Education
• Approval of Consensual Sexual Relations Policy
• Approval of the Minutes of the January 23, 1998 Committee Meeting
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Amendment to the Donald G. and Mildred E. Kidder Loan Fund Endowment and All Other Endowment Accounts which Provide Loan Awards
• Amendment to the September 16, 1977 Resolution Authorizing the Treasurer of the University to …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, March 19, 1998, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Senate Meeting, March 18, 1998, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

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

WKU Administration Documents

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

WKU Administration Documents

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 …

1998 March 9 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

1998 March 9 - Faculty Senate Agenda, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding raises, elections, salary survey, part-time faculty, SITEs, benefits, summer stipends and budget.

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

WKU Administration Documents

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 …

March Agenda, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

March meeting agenda.

Senate Meeting, March 4, 1998, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding SACS accreditation, Commonwealth Virtual University, budget, enrollment, honors search, teaching & learning round table, banners, Gary Ransdell installation, awards and faculty development.

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

WKU Administration Documents

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 …

Report On The Issue Of Part-Time Faculty, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Report outlining the role of part-time faculty and comparing salaries with benchmark institutions.

Pod Network News, March 1998

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

President's Column

POD has Moved!

POD Conference Communiqués

Spirit of POD Award

Bright Ideas

New Web Pages

Conferences

Diversity Dimensions

Regional Association Overview

POD Grants Announced

Member News

Emeritus/Emerita Membership Update

Future Newsletter Items

Call for Proposals POD Network 1998

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.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, February 26, 1998, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

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

WKU Administration Documents

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 …

1998 February 23 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

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."