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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hutchins, Chris. Student Dies of Cancer – Maureen Decker aka Mo
• Batcheldor, Matt. Evening of Dance – Theatre & Dance
• Darr, John. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr. Honored for Talents
• Karen, Mattias. Faculty Not in Favor of Appeal – Wayne Jones, Lawsuits
• Corbin, Brett. April Fools’ Day Switch No Joke to Radio Listeners – WKDF-FM
• Harper, Molly. Fund-Raiser Canceled – Rugby
• Harper, Molly. Comedian Here Saturday – Wendi Fox
• Eliminate Elitist Rule – Student Government Association
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon NATO Energizer Bunny
• Stamper, John. Pay Attention to War in Yugoslavia …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Moore, Leigh. A Night of Pageantry – Miss Black Western, Shadana Dickerson
• Clark, Ryan. Student Government Association Bends Election Rules
• Wilkins, Erin. Phi Delta Theta President Arrested – Jason Nemes, Student Government Association
• Gaines, Jim. Outages Cause Missed Classes – Utilities
• Karen, Mattias. Diversity Problems Still Plague Western – Integration, Desegregation
• Hieb, Dan. Web Site Showcases Work of Kentucky Artists – Internet, Artists of Kentucky
• Police Cameras: Big Brother Is Watching You
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Big Brother Watching Student Eat Breakfast
• Gilbert, Dan. Dave Matthews Band Won’t Come …

Quality Assessment And Improvement Practices In The U.S. Railroad Industry, Joel D. Wisner, Michael C. Mejza

Journal of Transportation Management

This article presents the findings of a comprehensive survey sent to members of the American Society of Transportation and Logistics. The survey investigated various elements of quality improvement programs in use among U.S. rail carriers, including program design and subsequent successes. Perhaps due to the heavy competition within the transportation industry, it was found that the vast majority of U.S. rail respondents did indeed utilize formal quality assessment and improvement programs, makingthisan interesting industry segment to study. The survey findings are summarized in the article.

The Airline Quality Rating 1999, Brent D. Bowen, Dean Headley, Uno Aviation Institute

Faculty Books and Monographs

UNOAI Report 99-3

he Airline Quality Rating (AQR) was developed and first announced in early 1991 as an objective method of comparing airline performance on combined multiple criteria. This current report, Airline Quality Rating 1999, contains monthly Airline Quality Rating scores for 1998. Additional copies are available by contacting Wichita State University or the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

The Airline Quality Rating 1999 is a summary of month-by-month quality ratings for the ten major domestic U.S. airlines operating during 1998. Using the Airline Quality Rating system of weighted averages and montly performance data in the areas of on-time arrivals, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Charles, Dawn. Cancer Claims Student – W.C. Fowler aka Tra
• Wilkins, Erin. Police Installing Cameras
• Clark, Ryan. Student Government Association Questions President on Privatizing Student Health Services
• Clark, Ryan. Field Large for Student Government Association Primaries – Elections
• Karen, Mattias. Petition Could Curb Sprinkler Costs for Students – Student Government Association
• Clark, Ryan. Dwight Campbell, Kerri Richardson Expect to Rock Western with Change – Student Government Association, Elections
• Campus Ministries Observing Good Friday – The Way of the Cross
• Hieb, Dan. Meeting to Discuss Swimming Pool
• Hieb, Dan. Faculty …

Industrial Resources: Larue County - Hodgenville, Kentucky Library Research Collections

LaRue County

"Resources for Economic Development: Hodgenville, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with LaRue County Industrial Foundation, Hodgenville, Kentucky, April 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: labor markets, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets and climate.

Industrial Resources - Daviess County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Daviess County

"Resources for Economic Development: Owensboro (Daviess County), Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and Industry, Inc., 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Owen County - Owenton, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Owen County

"Resources for Economic Development: Owenton, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the Owen County Industrial Foundation, Owenton, Kentucky, April 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources - Garrard County - Lancaster, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Garrard County

"Resources for Economic Development: Lancaster, Kentucky” prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Lancaster/Garrard County Industrial Authority, 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Lewis County - Vanceburg, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Lewis County

"Resources for Economic Development: Vanceburg, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Department for Economic Development, Division or Research in cooperation with the City of Vanceburg, Vanceburg, Kentucky, April 1999.The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Mercer County - Harrodsburg, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Mercer County

"Resources for Economic Development: Harrodsburg, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Industrial Development Authority, Harrodsburg, Kentucky, April 1999. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

The Effects Of Ethnicity, Ethnic Salience And Ethnic Identification On Consumers' Sources Of Information And Purchase Behavior, Patricia Wooten Humphrey

Doctoral Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine if there were any significant differences in the search and purchase behavior between white and black consumers due to ethnicity, ethnic identification, ethnic salience and ethnic situation.

The sample was chosen from two universities, one predominately white, the other predominately black. Of the 360 questionnaires administered, 345 were usable. The sample was representative of the student population of each university with respect to age, gender, and ethnicity. Statistical techniques used were ANOVAs, t-tests and paired comparisons.

The findings indicate that ethnicity plays an important role in an individual's sources of information used …

A Financial Analysis Of The Interstate Commerce Commission (Icc) Termination Act Of 1995 On The Motor Carrier Industry, Joe B. Hanna, Robert A. Kunkel, Gregory A. Kuhlemeyer

Journal of Transportation Management

Since the late 1970's the United States has progressively deregulated the motor carrier industry. Throughout the 1980's, deregulation was viewed as a positive trend by most industry practitioners. Past research has determined that, despite the fact that bankruptcies have increased since deregulation, the motor carrier industry has benefitted by less government intervention. The current study attempts to ascertain if motor carrier deregulation is still perceived positively in the mid-1990's. This research uses an event study methodology to examine the immediate financial impact of the ICC Termination Act of 1995 on 44 motor carrier industry participants. The results indicate deregulation is …

Mapping Logistics Practice Using The Product Life Cycle, Stanley E. Fawcett, Greg Magnan, Laura Birou

Journal of Transportation Management

The dynamic nature of today's global economy places a premium on a firm's ability to anticipate and to respond to customer needs as well as changing competitive pressures. Within this environment, developing a successful logistics strategy can be critical to the firm's long-term competitive success. This paper looks at the potential for using the product life cycle (PLC) as a strategic framework in the logistics strategy planning process. Results of an empirical study that investigated the appropriate use of 43 logistics techniques across PLC stages are reported. The implementation status of the various logistics techniques is also considered.

Revisiting Logistical Friendliness: Perspectives Of International Freight Forwarders, Paul R. Murphy, James M. Daley

Journal of Transportation Management

Logistical friendliness (unfriendliness) refers to the ease (difficulty) of arranging international freight operations to/from a particular country. The present paper builds upon previous research by 1) examininglogistical friendliness and unfriendliness as two different constructs (rather than as opposite ends of the same continuum), and 2) linking the delineation of logistically friendly and unfriendly countries with the reasons for friendliness (unfriendliness). The study results could be quite valuable with corporate decisions as to which countries to do business in, as well as with the appropriate organizational strategies for entering the chosen countries.

The Role Of Transportation In Customized Supply Chains, Remko I. Van Hoek

Journal of Transportation Management

This paper empirically explores the role of transportation in creating a customized supply chain using postponement. Based on a survey among manufacturers in three countries, it was found that a reconfiguration is needed for the creation of a customized supply chain. In this reconfiguration process, transportation considerations are extremely important, resulting in supply chains and distribution channels that are globalized and reliant on international transport. Postponement is increasingly applied in both manufacturing and distribution. Thus, through the facilitation of postponement and customization activities in the distribution channel, much business is to be gained for transportation and logistics companies.

Missoula Case Study: Direct Impact Of Visitor Spending On A Local Economy, Al Ellard, Kristin Aldred Cheek, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Examines the direct impact of visitor spending on Missoula County, Montana. The methodology explores the application of the Travel and Tourism Satellite Accounts (TTSA's) to county level economic information in an attempt to develop a simplified method of estimating visitor spending at the local level. For this study, visitor spending reflects both Montana residents who reside outside of Missoula County as well as nonresident visitors to Montana.

The Effects Of A Combination Of Feedback, Goals, And Consequences On The Performance Of Four Small Businesses, Timothy V. Nolan

Dissertations

Performance measurement approaches such as the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) offer a format for attending to a few performance metrics rather than several different performance indicators. While the BSC approach offers a nice format for tracking performance, it does not provide a conceptual framework for improving performance. That framework can be found in Behavioral Systems Analysis. The Total Performance System emphasizes the importance of internal and external feedback in improving performance. Several studies have investigated feedback interventions in organizational settings. The intervention found to be most effective is a combination of feedback, goals, and consequences. The purpose of the current study …

Developing A Hospital Web Site As A Marketing Tool: A Case Study, Thomas G. Widmer, C. David Shepherd

Faculty Articles

This article presents a case study which described the efforts of Siskin Hospital to develop a Web site as its marketing tool in 1999. Several years ago. Siskin Hospital, a rehabilitation facility in the southeastern U.S., began the process of developing a hospital Web site. It was agreed that a multidisciplinary team was needed. Then, the next step was to determine target audiences for the site based on the objectives. Fourteen distinct targets were identified. The type of information each would require was brainstormed and detailed. The information types were then prioritized using a matrix developed by the team.

The Midwest Quarterly; Vol. 40 No. 3, Robert Wexelblatt, Manfred Weidhorn, James A. Papa Jr., Steve Wilson, Arthur Sherr, Ron Klier, Michele Bowman, Rick Cannon, Craig Challender, Philip Dacey, Nickie J. Gunstrom, William Kloefkorn, Kip Knott, Deborah Landau, Martin Ott, David L. Roberts, Randolph Thomas, Steven Trulock, Bob Vance, Ken Waldman, Sara Willingham, Charles Cagle, Keith L. Mccoy, Harry L. Humphries, Ronald Charles Epstein, Paul W. Zagorski, Midwest Quarterly Editors

The Midwest Quarterly: A Journal of Contemporary Thought

ROBERT WEXELBLATT explores the art of teaching by considering both the ideal and its impact and appreciation by its recipients and those who would exercise authority over teachers. He reaches the uneasy conclusion that true teaching is a precarious balance, less a golden mean in delivery but in outcome, the sum of extremes. Award-winning author of essays and books of fiction, Wexelblatt is a Professor of Humanities at Boston University's College of General Studies. His numerous essays in this journal testify that he is, above all else, a teacher.

MANFRED WEIDHORN traces the concept of motive--Can we know those affecting …

Psychological Influencers Of A Consumer's Innovative Propensity: A Cross-Cultural Examination, Angela D' Auria Stanton

Theses and Dissertations in Business Administration

The purpose of this effort was to focus on measuring the psychological characteristics (specifically perceived risk, dogmatism, fatalism, self esteem, empathy, and cognitive complexity) of the innovative consumer. In order to assess the various relationships and interrelationships that exist in the psychological determinants of innovativeness, a structural modeling approach was employed. The model was also tested in a two country setting in order to determine its robustness cross-culturally. The innovative behavior measure focused on a single domain, the Internet, since innovativeness does not typically overlap across product categories (e.g. Gatignon and Robertson 1985).

Overall, the results of the test of …

The Application Of Role Theory To The Sexual Harassment Paradigm: A Policy Capturing Approach, Lora L. Jacobi

Psychology Theses & Dissertations

This research utilized policy capturing techniques to analyze the different factors individuals use when determining sexual harassment. The importance of level of power, verbal behavior, and invasiveness of touch were examined. Additionally, role theory was applied to the sexual harassment paradigm in order to understand how context factors within an organization affect the perception of sexual harassment. Profile analysis was used to determine how the perception of what constitutes harassing behavior is mitigated by one's role in the organization.

Participants were one hundred and five males and one hundred and fifteen females who were either currently employed or employed within …

Organizational Change Theory And The Factors For Sustaining Change: A Case Study Of Three Public Sector Organizations Winners Of The Virginia Award For Continuing Excellence, Mary Redd-Clay

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Services - Urban Management

The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors associated with organizational change and with sustaining change in public sector organizations recognized for their change efforts as recipients of the Virginia Award for Continuing Excellence.

This was a case study of three public sector organizations, located in and around urban settings in the state of Virginia. They include Air Combat Command located in Hampton; Hanover County Public Schools located outside Richmond; and Norfolk Naval Shipyard located in Portsmouth. Each of these organizations is notable as winners of the Virginia Senate Productivity and Quality Award for both the Medallion and …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Darr, John. Dreams of Playing on Hill Shattered – Basketball, Ben Mauck, Casey Simpson
• Karen, Mattias. Western Weighs Appeal – Wayne Jones
• Pearson, Michelle. Leading Catholic Feminist Theologian Speaks at Western – Rosemary Ruether
• Harper, Molly. Grant Funds Tutoring Program for Children – Kentucky Reads, General Motors Foundation, Housing Authority of Bowling Green, Education & Behavioral Sciences
• Brewer, Jerry. Former Student Trainer Dies – W.C. Fowler aka Tra
• Hieb, Dan. Tom Baldwin Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
• Karen, Mattias & Molly Harper. Council on Postsecondary Education Plans Changes in College …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ryan. Health Workers Say Costs Will Rise – Student Health Services
• Clark, Ryan. Forensics Team: World Champions
• Pearson, Michelle. Feminist Proposes Female Version of God – Rosemary Ruether
• Harper, Molly. Parking Plan Reactions: Students Say Plan Not Enough – Parking & Transportation Services
• Corbin. Brett. Workers Express Parking Concerns – Parking & Transportation Services
• Karen, Mattias. Gordon Davies to Visit Western – Council on Postsecondary Education
• Karen, Mattias. Faculty Governing Bodies Will Meet Today – Academic Council, Faculty Senate
• Hieb, Dan. South Campus Gets New Food Court – …

Trends. Nato, Numbers, And Numerology, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The article discusses 3 new members in NATO.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Back, Shannon. Big Red Shuttle Service May End Hill Hike – Parking & Transportation Services
• Wilkins, Erin. Students Assaulted by Group
• Mains, Brian. Bar Wars – Good Tymes, The Dome, Galaxy 2000
• Harper, Molly. Two Former Professors Die – E.G. Monroe, William Lane
• Clark, Ryan. Organizations Get Student Government Association Money
• Karen, Mattias. Staff Council Forum to Address Privatization
• Hush Money – Lawsuits
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon WKU Paying Off Litigants
• Stinson, Sam. ABC Scraps Ethics, Seeks Dollars – Monica Lewinsky
• What Are You Doing for Spring Break?
• Long, …

Carlos And Smith, Black Protest, And The Black Athlete, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

On of the most indelible images of sport in the Sixties was the picture of Tommy Smith and John Carlos standing on the victory podium with their black gloved fist salute during the playing of the American national anthem. That image returned to me this past week when ESPN presented a three-part series on the social role of the Black Athlete.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Back, Shannon, et al. Buying Silence – Lawsuits, Wayne Jones, Terry Blanton, Steve Boilard
• Moore, Leigh. Lady Tops Snubbed by NCAA – Basketball
• Karen, Mattias. Proposal May Decrease Student Representation – Faculty Senate, Academic Council
• Long, Brittany. E-Mail Updated for Students
• Hieb, Dan. Retired Art Professor Dies – E.G. Monroe
• Hieb, Dan. Greeks Hold Academic Recognition Program
• Hieb, Dan. Chestnut Street Lot Closed Next Two Fridays
• Hieb, Dan. Plan for Greenbelt to Be Presented Today – Recreation
• Reprogram Banner; Keep Flip Fridays – Registrar
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Howard …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Big Events May Return to Hill – University Center Board
• Gaines, Jim. Western May Tell On Booze Drinkers – Alcohol
• Back, Shannon & Erin Wilkins. Horace Johnson Resigning as Chief – WKU Police
• Mayo, Travis. Tops Lose, Win Hearts of Fans – Basketball
• Karen, Mattias. Improvements to Diddle Arena Depend on Help of Investors
• Eslinger, Justin. Players Serve Up Song, Coffee, Spirit – African-American Players
• Snitching on Students Not University Business
• Editorial Cartoon WKU Calling Parents Regarding Student Behavior
• Harper, Molly. There She Is: Child Exploitation Hits Hometown – …