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Teaching Mindfulness For The Self-Care And Well-Being Of Student Affairs Professionals, Monica G. Burke, Lacretia Dye, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

The demands and expectations placed on student affairs professionals can lead to stress, burnout, a lack of work-life balance, and decreased job satisfactions. Accordingly, it could be beneficial to teach graduate students and professionals in student affairs graduate preparation program how to use self-care practices focusing on mindfulness. This mixed method study examined the perceptions of graduate students in a student affairs graduate preparation program regarding mindfulness training in increasing self-care, awareness, and coping strategies.

Ua12/9 Newsletter, Vol. 3, Issue 5, Wku Counseling & Tesing Center

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about WKU Counseling & Testing Center.

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Ua61/1 Student Handbook, Wku School Of Nursing

WKU Administration Documents

Student handbook created by the WKU School of Nursing.

An Examination Of The Efficacy Of Non-Traditional Admissions Criteria On Persistence To Graduation Among Radiography Students, Aaron W. Hughey, Joy Menser

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

The relationship between non-traditional (a.k.a. non- cognitive) admissions criteria and graduation rates of radiography students was investigated. The population for this study included all radiography program directors responsible for accredited programs in the United States and Puerto Rico (N = 618). All programs are required to maintain records on retention in accordance with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) (n.d.). A total of 737 radiography programs are recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and of the 737 programs, 618 are programmatically accredited by the JRCERT. Of the 618 programs accredited, the institutions offer …

Preventing Sdts: Student Debt Troubles [Brochure And Streaming Video], Christian Montgomery, Sam Mallory

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

In 2015, average student debt for graduates is higher than ever, even as the negative effects of outstanding student loan burdens – increased anxiety, reduced economic power, and delayed adult milestones – become increasingly well-documented (“Life Delayed”, 2013; Lusardi, 2010; Sparshott, 2015). A great number of programs, practices, and tips exist to help students cut costs and reduce the need for loans, but incoming college students are inadequately informed of these due to high student-to-high school counselor ratios and limited college-sponsored advising. This video presents to incoming college freshmen multiple expense-reducing ideas that are often missed in the current student …

Choosing A Major [Brochure And Streaming Video], Aimee Davis, Emma Charpentier

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Across the country, incoming students are bombarded with questions and choices the minute they apply for college. Their biggest decision (and arguably their most important) is their choice of major. For some students, it may be a no-brainer, but for most, choosing a major is a difficult decision that requires more thought and guidance than many people realize. Many students are pressured into choosing a major right away by high school advisors, parents, college administration, and friends. According to a study conducted by Matthew Foraker from Western Kentucky University, students who completed one or two semesters of college before declaring …

Student Involvement: Finding The Missing Piece [Brochure And Streaming Video], Marrisa Bryant, Alexandria Kennedy

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

There are many benefits for students when they get involved during their college experience. However, many students are unaware of the diverse opportunities for involvement that are available to them. While student organizations are a great option, there are many other avenues for students to explore as well. In this video pamphlet, we show the creative ways that students can get involved beyond joining a student organization.

The Journey To College And Beyond: A Parent’S Guide To The College Transition [Brochure And Streaming Video], Zachary Inman, Krista Rosner

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Involvement of parents and guardians for students entering college has seen a shift with the millennial students and generation Z. Often they do not know how to best help their students as they transition into this unknown world. By providing pertinent information to parents and guardians about how to assist their students during the application and FAFSA process, during orientation, moving onto campus, and once classes have started, they then may feel as though they are also being included in the transition, and there is often more open lines of communication and trust between themselves, their student, and the higher …

Integration Of Self Care And Financial Literacy In Undergraduate Education [Brochure And Streaming Video], Chaquille Johnson, Andrea Daniels

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

This video is designed to bring awareness, make suggestions, and provide implications regarding an issue that could impact the emotional, physical and mental well-being of today’s college student, balancing financial issues with their personal well-being. It is our mission to provide insightful information to students about the importance of financial literacy and self-care as well as colleagues and peers about how to recognize students who may have concerns regarding self-care and financial literacy. Through this presentation, you will grasp a better understanding of the importance of self-care and develop a solid definition of financial literacy and self-care, as well as …

The Significance Of Student Involvement On Campus [Brochure And Streaming Video], Isaac Duncan, Morgan Oakley

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

A student's involvement on campus has a holistic impact on their lives throughout their college career. According to Astin's Involvement Theory (1984), for maximum growth and learning to occur the student must be actively engaged on their campus. The quality and quantity of a student's involvement on campus has a direct impact on the amount of learning and personal development that the student experiences. This video highlights the benefits that one may obtain through campus involvement, as well as possible limitations they may experience due to a lack of involvement.

Information Literacy [Brochure And Streaming Video], Brena Zu Andring, Madelyn Frost

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

This video presents information about how to successfully decipher and find information sources in a college or university library. It details the variety of services available at most university libraries and discusses how to use them to write a basic research paper. Understanding and gaining proficiency in information literacy is imperative for college students in a wide variety of disciplines.

Upacking Your Study Abroad [Brochure And Streaming Video], Anastasia Williams, George Woodard

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Many freshman orientation programs focus more on their on-campus activities and experiences, but few highlight the option to study abroad and all the benefits of an educational experience abroad. This video will introduce the concept of study abroad to freshman students and provide them with the necessary information to get started on a journey abroad. With this video, we seek to give students an idea of what to expect before, during, and after studying abroad, while pointing students to various resources to help them along the way.

Ua44/4 Wku Undergraduate Advising Handbook, Wku Academic Advising & Retention Center

WKU Administration Documents

WKU handbook for advising students in choosing and completing coursework leading to a degree.

Conceptualizing Brotherhood And Sisterhood: Does First-Generation And Or Being The First Greek Affiliating Family Member Matter?, Krista Rosner, Kaitlin Frazier, Alexandria Kennedy

Research Methods in Student Affairs (CNS 594)

The research currently in the field regarding brotherhood and sisterhood does not presently take into account first generation students who belong to greek letter societies and organizations. This lack of information results in the opportunity to raise awareness and understanding for this unique student population. First generation students are disproportionately members from underrepresented groups (Engle, 2007). They are also entering college less academically prepared (Choy, 2001). They are also more likely to work while in college (Saenz et al., 2007). These things in combination show inconsistency in the knowledge we have. While we already know that first-generation college students need …

A Descriptive Study Of The Formation And Structure Of Behavioral Intervention Teams At Colleges And Universities, Alicia C. Golston

Dissertations

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Leadership: The Essential Ingredient To Lean Transformation, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

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The Development And Implementation Of A Student Rewards System, Jon E. Warren

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The purpose of this project was to learn of the inner workings of an intercollegiate athletics department and the process for creating a successful marketing plan. Gaining these experiences as a young sport management professional is crucial to job placement and advancement in the sport industry. From the initial idea generation through the first season of operation, I served as creator and the primary administrator of the WKU Red Wave: The Official Student Group of WKU Athletics. The duties for this project included marketing plan development and implementation through the facets of social media marketing, personal selling, and other intercollegiate …

Service Learning And Assessment: A Brief Overview, Katherine Paschetto

Assessment & Accountability in Student Affairs & Higher Education (CNS 610)

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Voices Of Discovery: Exploring Identities And Values On The College Campus, Ginny Durakovich, Danielle Hawks

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

A crucial element of the college experience is an exposure to new and different ways of thinking, which can lead students to question and redefine their identity. This video pamphlet provides new college students with a guide to exploring their values and identities during their time in higher education. This project focuses on religious identity, sexual orientation, and racial identity. There is a discussion of how Baxter Magolda's theory of Self-Authorship (Baxter Magolda & King, 2004), Chickering's Vectors of Identity Development (Chickering & Reisser, 1993), and Cass's Identity Model (Cass, 1979) apply to students' exploration of the aforementioned identities. Current …

Getting Involved On A College Campus, Laura Johnson, Amanda Jarrett

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

According to Astin’s Theory of Involvement, what a student gains from being involved is directly proportional to both the qualitative and quantitative amount of involvement (Astin, 1999). In addition, research has proven that there is a positive correlation in student involvement with retention and academics (Kuh and Pike, 2005). Getting involved on campus is an ongoing process, and it is important for students to utilize a university’s recourses to help guide them in the possibilities. A university’s Student Activities office is just one of many areas on campus that students can find a myriad of ways to get involved. Students …

School, Work, Life: The Balancing Act, Keira Martin, Hillary Smith

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

As many know, being a college student is not the easiest job in world. It is important for students to adjust and learn how to balance their work, school, and social lives. Acknowledging that all students are different in terms of how much work and responsibilities of being a successful college student, our video focuses on four steps necessary for a successful balance within three different aspects of a college student’s life.

The Realities And Misconceptions Of Greek Life, Bryan Hamann, Christopher Crutchfield

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Individual fraternity and sorority chapters vary greatly at every institution. One bond commonly shared by Greek Life Organizations at all institutions are the misconceptions and realities associated with being affiliated with the Greek system. Some realities may persuade a student to consider joining a Greek organization, while many of the misconceptions may deter a potential new member from even considering Greek life as a worthwhile, or rather safe, option. This video pamphlet aims to shed light on some of the common misconceptions and realities of the Greek life system which will in turn allow potential members to make an educated …

A Campus Professional's Guide To Understanding Culture Shock In International Students, Scarlette Briones, Kathleen Bush

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Culture shock is a problem that can be faced by anyone, especially the growing number of international students coming to U.S. college campuses. Like domestic students, international students are not immune to the stress that accompanies attending college and they bring with them another set of unique needs. Culture shock or feelings of uneasiness felt by someone in a new atmosphere can create even more stress for international students. One way to alleviate culture shock is to help student affairs professionals and faculty be able to recognize the signs and help students find ways to overcome the anxiety of being …

Young, Broke And Fabulous: Budgeting And The College Student, Jasmine Kelly, Danetra Hodge

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

Budgeting and the importance of money management are important issues plaguing college campuses today. Many students begin college in debt and do not know how to manage their finances accordingly due to lack of knowledge and/or family history of poor money management. Moving away from home and handling money on their own can be a very daunting task for many college students as they juggle the other responsibilities that come with beginning college life. This video and pamphlet will offer college students and prospective college students some insight on the imperativeness of good finances and maintaining good monetary habits for …

Stop Following Me: Stalking On College Campus, Ira D. Chapman, Joshua Mata

Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)

This project focuses on the topic of stalking on college and university campuses. The purpose of this project is to aid students and college professionals in the recognizing of potential stalking victims, and inform individuals about potential stalking behaviors. Another goal of this project is to help individuals in protecting themselves from and reporting such behavior, and inform those who may be or know an individual who is experiencing being stalked.

Alcohol And Substance Abuse In Higher Education: Suggestions For Student Affairs Professionals, Emma Charpentier, Andrew L. Cullen, Bryan Hamann, Samantha Mallory

Parameters of Law in Student Affairs and Higher Education (CNS 670)

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Legal Implications Of Student-Based Relationships In Higher Education, Lisa Brun, Zachary Inman

Parameters of Law in Student Affairs and Higher Education (CNS 670)

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of Acculturative Stress, Sociocultural Adaptation, And Satisfaction Among International Students At A Non-Metropolitan University, Hajara Mahmood

Dissertations

This quantitative descriptive study was designed to analyze levels of acculturative stress and sociocultural adaptation among international students at a non-metropolitan university in the U.S. in relation to college satisfaction and certain demographic characteristics. Surveys were used to measure international students’ levels of acculturative stress, sociocultural adaptation, including five subscales of sociocultural adaptation, and college satisfaction (N = 413). Demographic questions included gender, age, country of origin, length of stay in the U.S., degree level, and English language comfort. Results indicated a negative correlation between students’ levels of sociocultural adaptation and acculturative stress. In particular, increased competency among the five …

Mentoring: The College Freshman Female Perspective, Catrice L. Reese

Dissertations

Grant-Vallone, Reid, Umali, and Pohlert (2004) outlined how students who regularly take advantage of student support services, mentoring, or academic support programing opportunities are more likely to accomplish their academic goals. Postsecondary institutions are responsible for providing innovative educational experiences to students. Proactively identifying key delimiting factors that inhibit student achievement can increase the persistence and retention rates of critical populations. Mentoring relationships are especially crucial to the academic achievement and successful matriculation of first-year freshman students. Approximately one out of three freshmen does not successfully matriculate to the second year of the collegiate endeavor (U.S. News & World Report, …

Learning Outcomes [Presentation With Audio], Lisa Brun

Assessment & Accountability in Student Affairs & Higher Education (CNS 610)

No abstract provided.